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Hummingbird	By : Onileo Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 2119 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 4
          Hinata awoke feeling stiff and tired. Her neck and lower back were killing her. Her ankle ached where it had been cut and her feet were freezing from sleeping upright. And she was in dire need of a bathroom. This last thought presented a huge problem. Would Kisame let her go to the bathroom alone? There was no way she'd be able to do it in front of him. If he did, could she safely escape? With a small particle of hope, she opened her eyes to see where Kisame was.
          He was still sitting across from her, dozing lightly. His head was resting against the cave wall. The lines in his face looked a little less harsh in sleep, but his mouth was turned down in a frown. One arm hung loosely at his side, while the opposite hand rested lightly on the hilt of his sword. His cloak sagged open at the top, and Hinata could see the hint of muscle in the peak of his shoulders.
          She thought that it might be incredibly easy to kill him, with him so open like that. Just a kunai in the chest and she would be free. But Hinata knew she could never take a life in cold blood. She just didn't have it in her. No matter how big an enemy he was. And it probably wouldn't work anyway. By the time she would make up her mind to do it, he'd be awake. Surely he was a lighter sleeper than she, being a missing nin and under the constant threat of attack.
          As silently as she could, Hinata stood and turned toward the mouth of the cave. She had taken only a few steps, when she heard his half-amused voice call out.
          "Going somewhere?"
          Hinata blushed. "Um...I need...that is...I...I n-need to g-go to the b-bathroom." Hinata's fingers started their nervous habit, and she looked at her feet, waiting for his reply.
          "Leave your shoes." Kisame said nonchalantly.
          "W-what?"
          "Leave your shoes." he repeated. "That way if you get it in your head to run, you won't get a mile over the rocky ground before your feet are bleeding. It will be easy enough for me to track you down then. You have five minutes."
          Hinata gave him a grim look, but nodded her head and quickly removed her sandals. She set them near her pack and slowly picked her way out of the cave. She stopped just outside the mouth and looked around. A vast canyon spread out before her. The floor was several hundred feet below her, and when she looked up, the rim was about ten feet above her head. The cave she was in stood on a lip about fifteen feet wide and about twenty feet long. The morning sun bathed the scene in warming hues of orange and yellow. There was no doubt about it. In this kind of terrain, she'd never outrun him.
          Stepping out of sight of the cave entrance, Hinata found a suitable boulder to duck behind and relieved herself. She hastily stepped back into the cave, figuring that her time was close to being up. Kisame was still in the spot she had left him in, deep in thought. With a soft sigh, Hinata sat in her own corner and put her sandals back on after checking her ankle. It was healing well. She should be able to use it normally with no problems. That accomplished, she waited silently for Kisame to tell her what they were going to do today.
          The meeting of the Akatsuki the previous night had been extremely beneficial for Kisame. Not only was Itachi a great help with information on Hinata, he had also devised a wonderful plan to take care of Iwa. All they needed now was Hinata's cooperation. If she 'agreed' to help them, this mission would be a cinch. As he sat there going over the details, Kisame thought about the new aspects of Hinata's abilities he had discovered.
          Her eyes contained the bloodline limit Byakugan, which could see even the smallest details at an incredible distance in 360 degrees. It also had the ability to see the chakra pathways of any person Hinata targeted. That kind of information gathering ability had Pein excited. He definitely wanted Hinata back at the base as soon as Kisame's mission was completed.
          Then there was the Hyuuga clan fighting techniques. She could shut down chakra pathways, practically eliminating all threats except taijutsu. She could extend her chakra and weave a net for a complete sphere of defense. Itachi had heard that Hinata herself had developed a few new ways to use her chakra that were slightly different from the clan's basic attacks. Kisame was very interested to see exactly what those techniques were.
          The plan Itachi had come up with was brilliant and easy. If it worked. All they had to do was have Hinata pretend to be a rich heiress (which she was) with Kisame as her bodyguard (which he definitely wasn't) and walk into Iwagakure with the pretense of hiring a ninja for a personal mission. They would specifically ask for Kisho, hire him and walk right out of the village with him. They would keep him in the dark as long as possible as they headed back to base. All they really required was the proper clothing for Hinata and a way to disguise most of Kisame's unique appearance. If they managed to identify him, they would probably mob him, for the bounty from the Land of Water, if not for pure spite.
          While he was thinking Hinata had come back in, and was now waiting expectantly for him to say something.
          "We have to make a little trip today. I want your full cooperation. If you think at any time to escape or ask for help, I won't hesitate to kill you. Got it?" Kisame said harshly.
          "H-hai." Hinata replied. Her spirits lifted. They were going somewhere? That thought almost made her smile. Despite his threat, she hoped that there would be some way to at least get a message to Konoha, and let them know she needed help. She thought of Naruto and her team rushing to her rescue, the tearful reunion and a happy trip back to Konoha, safe and sound. Then Kisame interrupted her happy daydream.
          "We're going to have to walk today. No chakra use is permitted other than to reach the rim of the canyon. And keep it carefully masked. We can't exactly go walking around advertising the presence of foreign ninja. So the headband and weapons pouch has to go." Kisame ordered. Hinata started to protest, but stopped and clamped her mouth shut. He was right. If she was seen with her headband on, she would be attacked. She wasn't exactly in friendly territory. No use dying for pride.
          Hinata lifted her hands and reached to untie the headband from around her neck. The action lifted her jacket and shirt and the slightest hint of pale skin could be seen beneath. Kisame stared at the exposed flesh. His gut clenched hotly. Desire swirled in him and he had to force himself to look away. It had been far too long since he had been with a woman. Trying to distract his wandering mind, Kisame removed his own headband and stuffed it in his pack. Released from its hold, his dark blue hair drooped around his face, making him tuck it behind his ears. Then he stood to remove his cloak.
          It was true that Kisame had his cloak off last night, but Hinata hadn't really been paying attention. She had been too worried about her situation. She knew Kisame had to be strong to wield his massive sword, but Hinata still wasn't ready for the sight that greeted her this morning. When he removed his cloak, she gaped at the sheer amount of muscle. His arms rippled and bulged as he moved. His chest was broad and his stomach flat beneath the mesh shirt he wore. He was honed to perfection from years of fighting. Just like his face, there wasn't a soft spot to be seen. The occasional scars crisscrossing his gray skin told of hard lessons learned.
          Hinata realized she had been staring and immediately turned beet red. She averted her gaze to the ground. What was she doing? Why on earth was she gawking at her enemy and current captor? Her friends would be shocked to death if they knew. But still, she couldn't help but wonder what those bulging arms would feel like beneath her fingers.
          Grabbing a pair of black pants out of his bag, Kisame shooed Hinata outside so he could change. He was so glad he wasn't stuck wearing the ones he had on. The blue pants with white stirrups were part of his Akatsuki uniform, but he still hated the damn things. He was glad for the change in wardrobe. Finished, he left the cave to find that Hinata was stretching the kinks out of her neck and back. She really needed to stop doing that.
          "Are you ready to go?" Hinata nodded. "We need to leave soon. I don't know how far we'll be traveling today." Kisame said. Back inside, he folded his pants and cloak and placed them in his bag. Slinging it over his shoulder, he grabbed Samehada and fastened the sword to his back. Then he walked over to the entrance of the cave to wait for Hinata. She immediately came to his side after shouldering her own pack, and they sprang to the rim of the canyon.
          Once on top, Hinata looked around. The landscape was pretty barren. There were a few patches of grass and the occasional tree, but for the most part boulders and rocks made up the scene. Kisame looked at the sky to judge direction, then started walking off toward the west. Hinata fell into step beside him. She was quiet for the first couple of miles, but curiosity soon overcame her.
          "K-kisame-san?" she inquired politely.
          "Yeah?"
          "Umm..w-where are we g-going? Iwa is to the n-north.” she asked.
          Kisame grinned. "Why, my little hummingbird, we are going shopping."
          Hinata gave him a quizzical look that made him laugh. 'Shopping? What the hell?' she thought.
          She had expected a range of different answers, but shopping was certainly the furthest thing from the list of things she had come up with. Why in the world would they need to do that?
          "I have a plan to get into Iwa, but I need your help. And you have to be in a kimono." he said.
          "W-what will I b-be doing?" Hinata asked a little apprehensively.
          Catching the worried note, Kisame couldn't resist torturing her a little. "I'll tell you when you need to know." he said darkly.
          That gave Hinata a very sinking feeling. A million scenarios swirled in her mind, all of them bad. What if he tried to pass her off as a prostitute? There was no way she could let a strange man touch her. What if he tried to sell her? She had no idea if Earth country endorsed slavery, but there could always be a black market for that sort of thing. What if he tried to hand her over to them, so they could hold her for ransom? She doubted very seriously that her father would pay it. In fact, he'd probably be glad to be done with her and name her sister Hanabi as his new heir. She was his favorite child, after all. Hinata knew in her heart that if any of these theories proved correct, then she would have to fight Kisame, and most likely die by his hands. After all, there were some fates worse than death.
        After about an hour of walking in silence, they came upon a road. It ran north to south. The way north probably led to Iwa, so Kisame started heading south, Hinata only a step behind. They soon reached a civilian village. Hinata noted that it was about a third of the size of Konoha. Large enough that if there wasn't a fight, they would probably go mostly unnoticed.
          As they made their way down the main street of the town, Hinata glanced at the different shops. There seemed to be quite a large variety, everything from dango and ramen stands to general supply stores and even a small flower shop. That made her homesick. She wished she could see Ino, Sakura, and Tenten right now. She was certain that if any of the other girls were in her place, they would have found a way out by now. Feeling rather pitiful, Hinata solemnly followed Kisame.
          Kisame stopped in front of a small kimono shop. It was by far the nicest looking one in the area. Everything was neat and organized. Kisame gave Hinata a final warning glance. As they stepped inside, they were greeted by a young woman with long blonde hair and a sweet round face. She glanced at Kisame and paled, but turned to Hinata and gave her a tentative smile. "Can I help you today?" she asked.
          "I n-need a k-kimono." Hinata stated.
          "A formal one. We are attending a tea ceremony for her aunt. She's rather picky, so it has to be a really nice one." Kisame lied in a smooth voice.
          Swallowing her sudden fear, the girl turned and with a wave indicated for them to follow her to the back. Boy did that guy creep her out! Not only was he scary looking, his voice oozed leashed menace. And he was definitely the strongest man she had ever seen. Every muscle on his body practically bled power. How the shy girl beside him could stand his overpowering presence, Kami only knew. She only hoped they would find what they wanted and leave soon.
          Reaching the desired section of clothing, the girl stopped. "Here we are. Feel free to look as long as you like. I'll be up front if you need me." she said with a fake smile. She then quickly made her way back to the front of the store and the safety of her counter.
          Hinata looked at the row of Kimono. She had no idea what he wanted her to wear. She glanced at Kisame for guidance. He was busily going through each one, and occasionally glancing over at Hinata with a slight frown. And then he pulled one out. It was absolutely gorgeous. Made of watered silk, the kimono started out light lavender at the top and slowly faded into dark blue at the bottom and on the sleeves. Silhouetted at the bottom in gray were great white sharks. Hinata smiled at the irony.
          "Kami sure has a sense of humor. I just couldn't resist it." Kisame said with a wide grin. "We'll get this one." Hinata nodded. She soon picked out a gray obi and under kimono and a pair of suitable shoes. As she passed by a display of combs, she stopped. She would probably need something for her hair. She picked up a silver comb decorated with an anemone. She glanced at Kisame and he nodded. Now that they had everything, they made their way to the counter.
          "Ah, that's a beautiful one!" the girl exclaimed. "We just imported that from the Land of Water not too long ago. I know you'll look wonderful in it." She finished ringing them up, and Hinata thanked her as they turned to leave. As they were walking out the door, Kisame glanced back and gave the girl a sharp toothed grin. She felt a shiver go down her spine and she prayed that she never saw him again.
          The next stop was a small art shop. The elderly man behind the counter greeted them and inquired what they needed. Kisame told him that Hinata was painting a picture of the nearby canyon, but didn't have the right pigments she needed for a certain section of rock. Picking up on what he was really after, Hinata went through the section of ground pigments and picked out several flesh tone shades. She then grabbed a couple tubes of an oil base and brought them to the counter. Kisame smiled. The girl was pretty sharp. She knew what he needed before he even told her what they were doing. Kisame paid for the supplies and they left the shop with a wave.
          Back out on the street, Kisame and Hinata started back toward the camp. The less time they spent in the town, the less likely they were to be seen by someone who might recognize them. They stopped quickly at a dango shop to grab a snack and something to drink. Traveling in the summer was still hot, even as far north as they were. Satisfied, they finally left the town behind them.
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