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It Was You, Hinata	By : Rockrgrl4 Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 1846 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Hey guys! Back again!

So here we go with Round 7! Hope you guys enjoy!

-K.

Hinata furrowed her brows in concentration, trying to pour more chakra into one of the fallen victims of the Mist village. Currently, she was working on decoding the message on a little girl-no younger than Hinata's own little sister, Hanabi, who had recently been promoted to chunin. Almost instantly, Hinata was reminded of the very real possibility that Hanabi could end up like this, and when she gazed down at the deceased girl's long, brown tresses of hair, she resisted the urge to sob. Now was not the time. She had to decode the message imprinted on these victims for Gaara-kun. They had to know what these children and their sensei were trying to tell them, even in death.

'Got it!' Hinata inwardly sighed in relief. She couldn't stand doing this for much longer. It made her want to cry, looking at these people and knowing their lives were over…

…or not. Hinata's eyes widened with shock. This wasn't a coded message! Rather, it was some sort of jutsu...Chakra was weaved in between all four of the victim's bodies; four different kinds of chakra, binding each other together. Hinata could practically feel the vibration of the chakra working together. She had never seen anything like it! The way the chakra was patterned, weaving together, was also unique. It took on the shape of a lotus flower, concentric circles and different shapes carefully strewn together. One of these victims had to have perfect chakra control, and had to perform this jutsu at the right moment to make their deaths look real.

It was brilliant! The chakra sustained life at an absolute minimum level-kept the hearts beating just enough so that a pulse could not be detected, but the body could still have enough blood pumping to survive. Oxygen was provided by the Chakra absorbing it from the air around them, and creating a sort of delivery system for it when the chakra circulated throughout the body. And somehow, the chakra never ran out. It was an endless cycle; the Chakra would be absorbed from the air around them-more specifically, the water from the air around them. That was another big hint-whoever had performed this jutsu was definitely a water and wind user. Meanwhile, while the chakra was also being pulled from the environment, the chakra bonds would release just enough chakra that it would create a sort of unique genjutsu; whoever would see their bodies would immediately identify them as dead. It was a flawless last-ditch defense system.

And entirely reversible.

Hinata stopped pushing chakra into their chests, and instead performed the necessary seals and muttered, "Byakugan", thus activating her bloodline limit. She read the pattern of the chakra carefully-truthfully, it was ingenious-and carefully lowered her hands to a central weak spot. Rather than an occasional burst of chakra, like what be expected to be in coded messages, this was a constant cycle of chakra. It was like trying to push through a wall with another wall. However, everything had a weak spot, even walls-if you knew where to look. With her Byakugan activated, Hinata sent several large bursts of her own Chakra into each of their hearts. The only way to disrupt the chakra's control over the victims' hearts was to get them all to beat on their own. Hinata was trying to override their chakra with her own and break the pattern.

It wasn't easy. At all. She spent several hours hitting the spots over and over with her own chakra until she was almost unable to stand on her own. She knew, however, that she had to do this, and that it was possible to bring them back. That thought alone kept her going. She was close, she knew. The chakra's pattern was much weaker than what it was when she had first started. So, with that, she summoned up enough remaining chakra and sent a last few bursts into the sensei's heart.

Four distinct gasps were heard as the four formerly deceased Mist ninja's took a deep breath of oxygen. Their eyes fluttered open, and the female moved to sit up, clutching her stomach while coughing. The sensei took in their surroundings instantly, and he was also shocked. He turned to one of the guards posted at the door and asked, "Where are we?" The only response he got from the two Sunian guards' was the dropping of their jaws, their mouths going slack with shock. None of the six seemed to really know how to snap out of their astounded state until Hinata finally slumped to the floor, almost all of her chakra expended.

Surprisingly enough, the Mist girl lunged for the Hyuuga, and managed to catch her before she hit the ground. "Hey!" the girls' eyes widened as she tried to get the Sunian guards' attention, "She needs some help! Get a medic!"

Instantly, the guards took action. One of them immediately hurried out of the room and ran to get help, while the other lunged for the fallen Hyuuga and picked her up bridal style. The other three Mist ninja were off of their feet in an instant, ready to help, and suddenly none other than the Godaime Kazekage came crashing through the door. He took one look at the unconscious Hyuuga, and she was instantly in his arms, his hand cradling her head into his chest. After hurriedly making sure she was breathing, he quickly identified the problem-she was chakra deprived. Several medics then came barreling through the door and made a beeline for Hinata. Once they had given their diagnosis and ordered that she get some rest, Gaara finally breathed a sigh of relief and took his eyes off the Hyuuga girls' now-identified-as-sleeping face. It was then that he looked around the room and took in the four previously deceased Mist nin now standing alert in front of him, and Gaara's eyes widened. What the Hell did Hinata do?

Several hours later, Gaara sat in his office, replaying everything that had happened during that day over in his mind. Firstly, he had had his meeting with Hinata, which had gone well. He had asked her, as a favor, to decode a hidden chakra message on four deceased Mist ninjas, and instead she had somehow managed to re-animate them, and had nearly drained herself of all her chakra in the process. After they had taken her to her room to rest, with two guards posted outside her bedroom door to let him know when she woke up, he had requested to speak with the four Mist nin separately so he could try to make sense of the attack. Once he had, it had become apparent that he now had a problem.

FLASHBACK

Gaara sat at his desk, respectfully addressing his unexpected guest with a speech he had uttered so many times before. "I, Godaime Kazekage Gaara, welcome you to the village of Suna. Once we are done here, you will have a room to yourself and as soon as I get in touch with your own Kage we will figure out what needs to be done. However, you are welcome to stay here in the meantime." Gaara tried his best to look as friendly as possible. "But first, I am going to need to know your name."

The man, in his mid-to-late 30's, bowed his head respectfully and responded, "I am Shigekazu Nakamura, Kazekage-sama. Thank you for your hospitality. My team and I are grateful."

Gaara merely nodded his head in acknowledgement. The man seemed sincere, not that Gaara was worried about that. He would be grateful too, if he were in that situation. However, he still had to know some things about the attack. So, he continued, "Very well. Welcome to Suna, Shigekazu. I am afraid that is not all I called you in here for, however."

Shigekazu nodded his understanding, "You need to know about the attack on us."

Gaara nodded gravely.

Sighing, Shigekazu ran a hand tiredly over his face, and began, "We weren't far from the south edge of this village. My charges and I were heading towards Iwagakure for a mission; I can't get any more specific on the details of the mission than that, Kazekage-sama, but I can assure you that its nature was no threat in any way to Suna or any resident of the village."

Gaara appraised his expression, and found no hint of lies. He nodded his acceptance and motioned for him to continue.

"As I had previously mentioned, we were on the South edge of the border, and we had were setting up camp for the night. One of my charges was out gathering wood and discovered several different chakra trails heading into the surrounding area. I recognized two of them; they are two past acquaintances of mine. They are both now labeled as traitors of the Mist. One was never a Mist ninja, though-he was a native of the cloud. This now-rogue Cloud nin killed my father, Mizukage Shige, and the other was my former sensei. We did not recognize the third chakra, but when we later engaged the three in battle, we learned it was a woman by the name of Chiasa. She specializes in fire and wind techniques. She also had this ability…I don't know how to describe it. It was incredible though, and deadly. I think-as crazy as this may sound, I really do believe this-it had to so with spirit energy. I have no idea how it works or what it does, but she is very powerful. Do not underestimate her. As for the other two, the first man I mentioned-the Cloud nin-goes by the name of Raiden, and he seemed to be the leader of the three." Shigekazu shrugged, "But I am not sure who is the leader, honestly. They are all twisted and evil in their own individual ways, and they are dangerous because of it. Raiden specializes in lightening style attacks, but also can use earth and fire. The second male, my old sensei," Shigekazu grimaced, "is named Arashi. He uses lightening style techniques also, but his affinities are for wind and water. All three are extremely clever and vicious, and they seem to be out for power, but I am not certain. They are here for a reason, though. Before we engaged them in battle, we were spying on their conversation, trying to gain intel. That was the order I gave to my students-only listen, don't engage-but we were caught and had to fight anyway. We learned that they are here for power, indeed. They mentioned kidnapping someone-a woman, specifically-but they didn't know a name yet. They wanted to gain her bloodline limit-an ocular jutsu, from the sound of it. I know not who she is or what ocular jutsu they speak of. We failed to stay hidden long enough." He bowed his head regretfully. "I am truly sorry I could not be of more help, Kazekage-sama."

Gaara merely sat there, nearly frozen in shock. He had a pretty good idea of who their target was, and which woman they were going to try to kidnap. He also had a pretty good idea that he would never allow it to happen, either.

"Thank you, Shigekazu, you have been a tremendous help already. Is there anything else that you wish to tell me?" Gaara soberly questioned.

Shigekazu thought to himself for a minute, sincerely trying to remember if he had left anything out. Finally he shook his head, answering in the negative.

Gaara nodded and said, "If you think of anything else of importance, let me know at once. And thank you. You are dismissed."

Shigekazu bowed his head, got up from his seat, and walked toward the door. Before he reached it, however, he turned around to face Gaara again and bowed low once more, then finally left the room.

END FLASHBACK

It seemed like Gaara now had a legitimate dilemma. This attack was a threat to Sunian security-and Konoha's as well. She was a member-a former heir-of one of their most prestigious clans, and their kekkei genkai was at risk. Gaara had to send a letter immediately to Konoha about this. Naruto and the Hyuuga clan would want to know.

He also had to send one to Mizugakure. They would want to know that their comrades were alive and well. Gaara resisted the urge to growl in irritation. He still had no idea what had happened with their sudden "re-birth". They had been pronounced dead, damn it! What had Hinata managed to do to bring them back to life?

Speaking of Hinata, Gaara was instantly reminded of her chakra situation. He knew she was upstairs sleeping, but he so desperately wanted her to be awake and healthy. He remembered receiving the alert cry of the guards outside the morgue's observatory room, and how he instantly set off, thinking only of Hinata. He remembered seeing her unconscious in that guards arms, and how his heart clenched, fearing the worst. Most importantly, though, he remembered how relieved he had been when he found that she was still breathing, but just exhausted. He remembered how his heart had warmed when he gazed down at her tired, peaceful face as she slept and pressed her closer to his face.

Gaara was confused. He was aware of his…attraction to the Hyuuga woman, but just how deep did his attraction run for it to be this bad?

Before he could get a chance to completely sort himself out though, he was interrupted by a knock at the door. Resisting the urge to grit his teeth with annoyance, he took a few moments to compose himself before muttering, "Come in" in his usual monotone.

The door opened to reveal a barely rested Hinata. Her hair was somewhat disheveled and her clothes were crumpled. 'She had just rolled out of bed and came straight here,' Gaara concluded. That aching feeling began to reappear in his chest, but Gaara pushed it away. He didn't have time to deal with this now.

"Hinata," Gaara greeted, his tone somewhat more relieved than he would have liked, "I'm glad you're awake. You should be resting, though." He frowned in slight worry.

"I'm fine, Gaara," an exhausted Hyuuga replied, "I've rested enough. I just came down here to tell you about the Mist nin."

Gaara resisted the urge to snort. "I am aware of their…re-animation," Gaara almost laughed at the idea that he didn't, what with all the trouble they had been causing this afternoon, "but what I don't know is how you managed it." He finished.

"Re-animation?" Hinata asked in confusion, "Hardly. It was a jutsu, and not one like I've ever seen before."

Gaara leaned forward, interested. "A jutsu?" He asked skeptically, "How would a jutsu kill someone and bring them back to life?"

Hinata shook her head, "It wouldn't-it didn't. It was so complex, I'm not even sure I understand it all." Nevertheless, the Hyuuga woman did her best to explain the process and what she had found to the Kazekage. As she went on, Gaara's eyes grew wider and wider, and by the end he was almost as uncomposed as he had ever been in his entire life. What she had just described to him was incredible! If his village had that kind of power on their hands, they could take prisoners without struggle; they could increase their chances of escape from lose-lose battle situations. The possibilities were endless.

What was even more astounding, however, was the fact that Hinata was not only able to correctly figure this out, but read the pattern of Chakra, find the various weak spots and break the jutsu on four different people-all in just one day.

That was nothing short of incredible, and it was then that Gaara realized some things about her that he should have realized a long time ago. One, she was strong-immensely strong. Two, he held an incredible amount of respect for her. And three, with his heart swelling with warmth that it had never felt before, he finally realized that he was, in fact, in love with her-completely and irreversibly, and desperately in love with her.

"Thank you, Hinata," Gaara managed, despite his shock at both what she had said and what he had just realized, "You did…brilliantly today."

Hinata frowned, "But I need to check on them and make sure they're alright…"

Gaara resisted the urge to laugh. Even now she was worrying about everyone but herself.

"Hinata, I think it's best if you went back to bed. Also, you will get the next few days off in order to regain your strength and to take some time off and enjoy yourself. It is not a punishment," he interjected, seeing her open her mouth to protest, "but rather a reward. It is a way of saying thank you for your efforts."

Hinata stayed silent, and barely nodded her head in acceptance. He could tell she wanted to argue with his statement; she was biting her bottom lip to keep herself from giving any form of protest. His lips curled up into a small smile, despite his attempts at trying to hold it back. She was so cute when she did that.

Which reminded him-he still needed to speak with her about the potential threat on her life. It could possibly happen-the kidnapping, that is-and even though he would do everything in his power to keep that from happening, she still needed to be prepared for it.

"Before I dismiss you, I do need to speak with you on an important matter first. However, it can wait. It is your choice." Gaara offered, knowing she was exhausted.

Hinata nodded somberly, and replied, "Go ahead and tell me now. I'm fine."

Gaara closed his eyes and took a moment to choose his words carefully. He didn't want to frighten her any more than necessary. Eventually he started, "Today while you were resting, I spoke with each of the four Mist nin you helped today, to try to figure out what had happened to them. They told me that they had met three incredibly strong rogue nin outside the village and engaged them. However, prior to their fight, they had a chance to listen in on what the rogues had been discussing. It seems they are conceiving a plot to kidnap someone in this area who bears a unique ocular kekkei genkai, and they want to use this person for power. After hearing each of their testimonies, I have a pretty good idea that it is you that the rogues want. Therefore, I want you to be on your guard at all times. You never know what could happen. I will be providing you with protection-two guards will be with you at all times, and if we get wind of something coming this way, that number will increase and the village will be on high alert. You will be protected in the event of an attempted kidnapping."

He had been studying Hinata's face carefully throughout his speech. If he had thought she was shocked earlier at the Mist nin's revival, she was infinitely more so at this new information. However, she kept her face composed and neutral throughout. He was proud of her.

"In addition to receiving these guards," Gaara continued, "I wish for you to engage in routine training with me. I will teach you some new techniques in order to better defend yourself. I believe you are a water and wind user?"

Hinata slowly nodded.

"Well, water won't help you much out here, but I can at least help you with your wind techniques. That will have to do for now." Gaara finished. "Would you be willing to train with me?"

"Ah-Yes Kazekage-sama," Hinata stuttered, her jaw resisting the urge to drop in shock. The Kazekage was offering to train her and tutor her on a mission? Heck yes she wanted in on this!

Gaara resisted the urge to dance with joy. She had accepted his offer! But why had he been so nervous about her refusing his training in the first place? Sheesh! He rolled his eyes. He was so stupid when it came to her.

"You are dismissed then, Hinata. Thank you informing me of the situation. Now get some rest and great job today. Really." He said, sincerely.

Hinata just yawned and nodded. She got up and headed toward the door, and within a few seconds, she was gone.

Gaara put his head in his hands, sighing deeply. When he finally collected himself, he looked back up and glanced at his clock. It was getting late. Thankful that he could go home soon, he sighed again and moved to pick up and pen and some paper. Deciding to start with the letter to Naruto first, he tried to think of what to write. He was only drawing blanks, however, because only one thought was racing through his mind, repeating itself over and over again.

"…What a day. What a day. What a day."

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