Disclaimer: I was heartbroken when I realized I never owned Naruto. Well, I'm lying again, but I really don't own Naruto.

Claimer: I own this finished 22,169 words chapter. ENJOY!!

A/N: I want to explain some things. First of all, Naruto and Hinata were trapped in a time/space prison. They escaped and with Kyuubi's help, they managed to land on their dimension but a few years back. They had partially lost their memory, thinking it was all a dream. Chap12 was the dream. Kyuubi was trapped in their mind after the 'Damn... close...' phrase in chap11. Now, they are going back in their own time, but are there any changes? We shall see... oh now about the reviews. I'm going to do this on this chapter since it's supposed to be the last ne? Let's see what my reviewers think...

Lobo-Boricua (Chap13 reviewer)

My guess is that kyuubi landed Naruto and Hinata in a dimension CLOSE to the one they were originally in (he was JUST off by a few years, lol). So then the 12th and 13th chapter's had to have been a dream Naruto was having, because maybe for some reason Naruto and Hinata were...knocked out?...when they landed in the other dimension...

That's my take on things anyway. I really have no idea, I'm just sort of guessing.
You're really close Lobo. They didn't land on a different dimension, they landed a few years back on their own. Chap 12 was a dream. Remember that both of them wake up on their beds? There's a reason you know. First of all, to make you think they had dreamed the whole story, the second for you to think that chap 12 was a dream. Well, the second choice wins!

David Uzumaki (Chap12 reviewer)

Okay I have read the whole series so I will give you the benifet of the doubt, but seriously there was nothing wrong with their relationship, I thought it was amazing, and as for the reality of it, it doesn't matter too much, it was way better than the 100's of fanfictions that are all sex and no actual relationship. I loved it all unill the end, but I am eagerly waiting for the next chapter.
Thanks for the good words, I'm trying to make their relationship look authentic and romantic. Truth is, I have myself read plenty of NaruHina fanfics but most of them don't focus on romance, instead, they either pump Naruto and Hinata together or just write NaruHina lemons. Well, I have stuck on the Romance part of the story as you have noticed instead of the Adventure one. Truth is, I placed Adventure for there are some battles and this bloodline thing. I'm focusing on romance for it is what is really missing from the Naruto series. You may have noticed that I describe their feelings for each other and the way they act between each other. I also, reasoned why Naruto loved Hinata, something writer's rarely do. I also reasoned Hinata as you have seen (all this in chap13).

Andgo714 (Chap12 reviewer)

ARGH!Your as bad Pervy Sage89! He is the author of restart. Let me make one thing clear...I hate when author's reset their story! is done ranting and smmile update soon!
Who's Sage89 and what does he have to do with my story? Anyway, you're one that clearly fell on the trap of the 'dream' thing. Well, at first, I thought about continuing this way, but as I said, I was bored to make a whole new plot.

Anyway, there are more reviews, so go check them out if you wanna see what people think about this story! I want to thank all my reviewers till now. Oh and if you want, go check the last A/N on chap12. I changed it for the better. Yep, I changed it, for I changed my mind. It was fun to see that many people fell for the dream trap, but I love you guys nonetheless (girls preferred, I'm male:P) . Ok, enough with the author's notes. On with the tale!

Soulmate: By Your Side

Chapter14: Enough Is Enough

The light slowly faded, he could feel it. He could feel it fading away, but he was afraid to open his eyes. He was afraid to encounter the truth. Had they made it? Did something went wrong again? He was taken off guard when a pair of hands snaked around his neck and a warm body touched his own. A pair of soft lips then made contact with his...

He slowly opened his eyes to see no other that... Hinata, kissing him, her own eyes closed. He closed his eyes again as he hugged her by the waist and returned the kiss, wanting to enjoy it as it lasted...

They slowly broke apart, still in each others arms. They were their 'old' good selfs again. They smiled at each other and Hinata buried her face at the crook of his neck. She had missed the feeling of his warmth all over her...

He smiled as he rested his chin on top of her head. He was taller again and to his secret relief, she had long hair now...

"We did it..." She whispered softly, her head still resting at the crook of his neck. "Yeah..." was his own reply.

They slightly broke apart, not braking the hug, and looked around. It was night and the street they were in was completely empty. They both sighed. They were still in Konoha, and things seemed to be the same. "Hey, let's go home" he whispered and she nodded. They both jumped on a rooftop and headed for his apartment...

"So... let's see what's new..." Kyuubi said to himself as he concentrated on the threads of time, looking for any changes...

They reached the door and he smiled widely as he reached in his pocket. He took out a set of keys and unlocked the door. They entered inside and he couldn't feel more at home...

Sitting on the couch, they hugged each other and he gave her a slight kiss on the forehead "So, fur ball, what's new?" he asked, raising an eyebrow practically to no one. The demon was laughing his head off inside their mind

"Oh that's good! The kit has a fan club!" he said and continued laughing. Naruto now raised both eyebrows "Nani? since when do I have a fan club?" he asked. The demon restrained himself to a chuckle. "Well, it seems like your deed at the Goko neighborhood didn't go unnoticed, at least from the girls..." he said and chuckled again. Both teens frowned "What do you mean?" they asked in unison. Kyuubi sighed "Alright, here it goes..." he started...

It looked like Naruto's victory at the Gokon neighborhood didn't go unnoticed by the young populace. The girls that had seen his fight had spread the rumor around and soon his fan club was created. It seemed that from then on, his adventures were well known across the young citizens of the village. Before them of course, Hinata knew about them all. He felt a little bad, knowing that Hinata could feel a little jealous about it, although she was listening calmly. He felt a small weight lift from his heart. He would be damned to leave her for another. This wouldn't happen, not now, not ever.

Although the young populace seemed to adore him, the adults seemed to hate him even more. They knew about Kyuubi and thought that Naruto was gradually losing control. They had seen his red eyes at the battle, and in his later adventures, he had used the powers of the demon more, seeming to be in less control though, since he didn't have it as a bloodline yet. But now, he was in full control of this powers. And no one could take her away with the excuse of him being a demon... no one.

After Kyuubi finished explaining, they headed to the bedroom. They snuggled close to each other once more, wearing their 'sleeping' clothes, which were basically Naruto's black t-shirts. Hinata entered her favorite position. Her head on his chest, one hand hugging him while the other lied on his chest as well, her body snuggled as close as possible and one leg over his.

She had missed the warmth his body radiated. She wanted to have all of it, feel all of it. She wanted to stay there forever. She missed the sound of his heartbeat being the last thing she heard before falling in a dreamless, yet happy sleep...

Naruto couldn't help but feel happier than ever. She was so warm and soft... she was barely shorter yet she always snuggled lower to lay on his chest... he wanted to keep her close forever, he feared that if this embrace ended, she would poof away like a dream. He didn't want it to be a dream, no. And thankfully, it wasn't. For her slight moans of relief made his heart melt, the slow rising and falling of her chest was so real, he thought her warmth could melt even an Ice Jutsu. Her hair were soft like silk as always when he stroke them. The pale light of the moon coming in from the windows matched perfectly with her sleeping form, as if it was made for her, as if the light itself radiated from her. He knew, that in some ways it was true, because for him... she was an angel...

Slowly opening his eyes the next morning, the first thing he did was smile at the sleeping Hinata, half on him half next to him. The light of the morning sun was more than enough for him to wake up. He had become a light sleeper lately, and he didn't really like it...

He sat there, lying on his bed and waiting for her to wake up. He knew that she would pretty soon. And he also knew she liked having him next to her when she did so...

After a few minutes, he felt her stir lightly, and he smiled, knowing she was waking up. Instead of rising though, she rubbed her cheek on his chest and that made him melt even more. She was so cute when she wanted...

"Ne, Hina-chan, rise and shine" he said softly and she looked up at him with sleepy eyes, yet she smiled "Mhm" she said and buried her face in his chest again. He sighed "Hinata-chan, we've got work today, remember?" he said quietly. She was frozen for a few seconds. She then turned her head to look at him "Hai" she said and leaned forward to kiss him. He gladly returned it...

He got up first, heading for the bathroom. She sat up on the bed, smiling at his fleeting form. She stretched her hands and yawned lightly. Getting up, she went to his wardrobe. She had stuffed some of her own clothes at the left side of it were he didn't have clothes in the first place. So, the wardrobe was half-half. After around five minutes, he got out of the bathroom with a towel warped around him, only to see Hinata standing there with her clothes in hand, waiting for him to come out, smiling all together. He smiled back and gave her a peck on the lips before heading at the wardrobe for his own clothes. She smiled and entered the bathroom...

He didn't find it hard to choose what to wear. He was always wearing the same clothes anyway. A black t-shirt, orange pants with a kunai holster on the right thigh, and a black-orange jacket. It was a rather hot day so he had it unzipped. Heading out, he picked up his hitai-ate which lied next to Hinata's at the desk, and put it in his pocket. He smiled, taking one last glance at the bathroom door before leaving the room...

Kyuubi had also told them that Kakari was dead. They had arrived the same night he died, from their hands. Today was the day of the trap, but the trappers would have a surprise coming for them this time.

Tsunade knew about them and Naruto would as usual, be Hokage in around a month, along with officially becoming Tsunade's son. The demon also told them that Hiashi never sent Hinata to live with Naruto for a while. The clothes she had in his wardrobe were the ones she wore last night. So, today they had to face far more than just the trappers...

Soon after, Hinata came out of the bathroom. She wore her own ninja outfit, which consisted of the usual kunoichi net shirt, blue shorts that reached down her knees, kunai holster at the right thigh, and her trademark lavender-white colored jacket. Though now it was unzipped and the sleeves hanged down her sides. She felt really good the last time she had it like that, and wouldn't hesitate to feel that way again...

(a/n Naruto and Hinata look way cooler with unzipped jackets, don't you think?:)

Grabbing her hitai-ate and putting it in her pocket, she walked out of the bedroom and into the small hallway. Naruto was leaning on the wall next to the door, grinning widely at her. She smiled back "Want to go out for breakfast?" he asked, reaching his hand out for her to take while smiling. She nodded and gladly took it "Hai" she said softly and his smile turned into a grin again "Let's go then! Time travels starve me!" he joked and she giggled. She was hungry herself...

They got out of the apartment and he locked the door. Looking at her, he threw a worried glance at the crook of her neck were the seal lied "You sure you want people to know? I don't have a..." he was cut off by a finger on his lips "I told you, Naruto-kun, I'm tired of hiding. But let's play a little act, shall we?" she said, mentally repeating to him the phrase he had used when Sakura came to ask him on a 'date'. He grinned knowingly. People would get a big surprise today...

Hinata had once more covered her neck with her hitai-ate. When the right moment came, she would give the people of Konoha a good shock...

They walked down the streets of Konoha, side by side, heading for Naruto's old favorite Ichiraku Ramen stand. Hinata had her arm wrapped around his forearm. They both noticed the glares of hate, confusion and disgust from the villagers, but they could care less. To them, the list of people that their opinion truly mattered was rather short...

They sat down at a stool next to each other. The shop had just opened, and they both knew it also served breakfast in the morning. Ayame walked in, and seeing this two together, her face immediately lightened up. She walked towards them from the other side of the counter "So, Naruto, when are you going to dissolve the fan club?" she asked curiously and Naruto grinned widely. Ayame and Teuchi also knew about Naruto and Hinata. They were like family to him after all. "Today's a great day to brake fan clubs, ne?" he said, shooting a toothy smile to both girls. Hinata blushed slightly while Ayame giggled. "So, what do you want for breakfast?" she asked, smiling at them...

Soon their order came and they started eating practically in silence. Hinata silently activated her normal Byakuugan at times. When she did for the third time, she smiled. The act was about to begin...

"Naruto-kun, I'm going out to get some air." she said, smiling at him. He smiled back while continuing to eat his own ramen. Taking a glance across the counter, he noticed that Ayame's attention was caught. He grinned...

Hinata walked out of the stand and walked behind a wall. Activating her Byakuugan again, she was ready for some fun...

Naruto kept eating slowly in silence. Soon, he heard footsteps coming from behind him and suddenly, many squeals filled the air. He nearly choked in his ramen from the horrific sounds. "Naruto-kun! Over here!" he heard many girls crying out, trying to sound seductive. In truth though, they scared him more that seduced him...

He didn't turn to look at them though. This was a little trick he had learned from Sasuke. The more you ignore them, the less they bother you. Well, it worked sometimes. Too bad this wasn't one of them...

The girls approached even more. Soon they were only around ten steps away from him. He started sweating. What was he supposed to do? Just tell them he had a girlfriend? Tell them to back off? Well, he didn't really have experience in fan girls. For once, he wished Sasuke was here...

Suddenly, the footsteps froze, the squeals stopped. For a moment, he feared that time had stopped. He heard a single pair of footsteps coming closer and closer. He smiled and turned around, though instead of an ink-blue haired girl, a blond one came. His face immediately became neutral as he looked back at the counter...

The girl sat next to him, seeming to be neutral herself. Taking a glance at her, he saw she was a tall, blond, blue eyed girl around his age. She seemed to wear two pieces of cloth, one covering half of her top, the other a pair of mini shorts. She was good looking... but there was someone that couldn't be matched in this area for him, and she wasn't too far away...

The girl seemed to smile seductively at him. A sweat formed on his forehead. It was becoming hot in here, and not because of her beauty...

"Naruto-kun, will you order me some ramen?" she asked seductively. Right now, he wanted to run away at top speed. But, he had to face them right? He couldn't run forever. "Damn it, it's Yamanaka Yochi... he's gone now" "Yeah, she has a genjutsu that makes anyone she wants to fall in love with her..." "Damn her! Has she already dumped her last boyfriend? She's insatiable!" he heard the group of girls behind him whispering to one another with his enhanced hearing. A genjutsu? He would fall in love with this girl? He didn't want to! Hell no! He was ready to leave when the girl next to him whispered a technique, and his heart skipped a beat...

Hinata gasped. She was ready to rush in there and stop the girl, but she smiled at Naruto's reaction...

"Uhm, what for? I don't even know you." he stated simply, denying her previous request. Yochi stared at him wide eyed. What had she done wrong? That technique never failed! "But Naruto-kun, you love me, remember?" she said seductively once more. He chuckled "What? I told you miss I don't even know you" he repeated, continuing to chuckle. Yochi once more stared at him, completely stunned. "And don't call me -kun. You don't know me that well" he added, slurping some more noodles from his ramen bowl. He quickly finished the remaining ramen and stood up, placing the money for the two bowls on the counter "Oi, Ayame-chan! I'm leaving! Tell Teuchi-ojii-san hello from me!" he said happily at an evilly grinning Ayame and walked out of the stand. Yochi quickly stood up and followed him. The group of girls in the meantime just stared in disbelief. How the hell had he resisted her technique?

"Naruto-kun, what do you mean? How can you not love me? I'm sexy, beautiful, smart..." she was cut off as Naruto raised his hand, motioning her to silence "Yes you are good looking, smart, I doubt it, but I don't love you. Live with it" he stated bluntly. Yochi was stunned once more, but she wouldn't give up. She wouldn't let him ruin her reputation! No one ever turned her down. She formed a hand seal and whispered a technique once more while aiming at his back. The technique launched...

Hinata then came out of her hiding spot behind the wall. Naruto grinned widely at her appearance "Oi, Hinata-chan. I already paid for the ramen. Want to go train?" he asked when she was only a feet or two apart from him. She smiled "Of course, Naruto-kun." she said with a nod. "Great!" he said, grinning widely. He grabbed her by the waist and they began walking away, leaving a group of stunned girls and an equally stunned Yochi behind. "Hey wait!" she shouted. Both teens turned to look at her. She had a seductive smile again and she had entered a 'sexy' pose. Naruto frowned inwardly while staring emotionlessly at the girl. She didn't mean to give up, did she? Oh, well, the hard way then...

"Naruto-kun, come on, you know you want me. Leave that weirdo aside and come with me..." she said seductively and he frowned "I will come with you" he said, and the girl's face brightened. Had she done it? Had she seduced him finally?

"When the world brakes in half" he added, his face and voice serious, betraying no mistake or place for argument. Yochi was shocked "Why do you like that weird bitch anyway? I'm way more..." she said but was cut off by an angry glare of red eyes...

"One more word, and they won't find your pieces..." he said in his demonic voice, and the girl was scared shit-less. He grinned evilly at her reaction. Hinata in the meantime, just smiled at the girl. "Good, now that we are settled, let's go Hinata-chan" he said, throwing a smile at the girl he held. She smiled and nodded, leaning forward to kiss him. He gladly returned it. All the girls stared at the two in disbelief. When had Hinata done this?

Naruto and Hinata walked away from the scene. The group of girls left, sad and disappointed. Yochi glared angrily at their fleeting backs. She wouldn't let it slide that easily. That weird eyed bitch wouldn't ruin her reputation...

Hinata in the meantime, was more than happy to able to finally hug him in public. She was stuck next to him, her one arm hugging him by the waist while he returned the gesture. They both noticed the looks of shock from some villagers, others of hate, others of disgust. But as always, little did they care. "Naruto-kun, wasn't it a bit much to use your 'voice'?" Hinata asked softly, looking up at him. He looked at her and smiled "Nope. She asked for it" he said and looked forward again. She smiled. Truly, that girl wanted it badly, trying to seduce him even when she saw her with him. She wandered though if that girl could give up that easily. Well, no matter what, Hinata was always there to speak her mind a little if the situation demanded it. Let her come and take a taste...

Soon enough, they reached the training ground where they were attacked in the first place. Shino and Kiba were there like last time, sparring. When they finished, they finally noticed Naruto and Hinata, sitting side by side near a tree. Naruto had leaned down, his arms crossed behind his head as a pillow, staring at the clouds while Hinata sat next to him looking at her two teammates. Kiba grinned while Shino's expression seemed emotionless. They walked towards the two...

"Ohayo, Hinata, Naruto!" Kiba said happily, throwing grins at the two. Naruto grinned back while Hinata smiled. Shino just nodded in greeting. "Came to train again, I presume?" Shino asked seriously and both of them nodded. "What kind of training can this baka give anyway?" Kiba said, crossing his arms over his chest and looking at the two questioningly. Naruto grinned and Hinata smiled again. "Well, care to show them, Hinata-chan?" Naruto asked, having sat up and motioning her to go forward. She smiled at him and nodded. She stood up...

"Naruto-kun helps me control my new chakra" she said seriously at her two teammates. They both raised their eyebrows. "Wait, what? New chakra?" Kiba asked in disbelief. Hinata nodded and her eyes flashed a demonic blood red. If Shino and Kiba didn't knew her, they would have plenty of shivers going down their spines right now.

"Whoa..." Kiba said, his jaw hanging open while Shino seemed to just stare behind his sunglasses. Hinata smiled. "What's up with your eyes?" he finally asked, pointing a finger at Hinata. She kept her smile "It's about my new chakra" she said and Shino nodded. His bugs had examined the chakra, and it was more than intriguing...

"Hinata has the same chakra with Naruto..." Shino said seriously. Kiba turned his questioning gaze at his teammate "What? Naruto? What do you mean?" he asked, having not caught the big picture yet. Shino sighed "Naruto has two types of chakra. His normal one, and the Kyuubi's. Now, the same goes for Hinata." he explained and Kiba's eyes went wide "You mean... Hinata has Kyuubi's chakra?" he asked in disbelief, turning to look again at the red eyed Hinata, who was still smiling. Naruto sat up and stood next to her, flashing his own red eyes with the slit pupils "Yep, and she's damn good in controlling it" he exclaimed happily, throwing a smile at the girl next to him who smiled back.

"Naruto, how did you manage to give Hinata your secondary chakra... and why?" Shino asked, titling his head slightly to the side, evidencing question. Naruto sighed. He took a glance at Hinata who nodded. She took off her hitai-ate, revealing the Nine-tails seal. Both boys raised their eyebrows. "What's that?" Kiba asked, pointing a finger at the crook of Hinata's neck. Naruto and Hinata smiled, turning their eyes back to normal and motioning their friends to sit down...

They explained the whole situation. Well, it didn't take long of course. They didn't say about their little time-travel neither did they mention the soul mate part. They wanted their mental communication to be their little secret. They only told them about Hinata being his girlfriend. Well, that explained things enough.

"I see..." was Shino's response as he looked down in thought. Kiba was staring wide eyed "Wait, for how long now are you two together?" he asked, pointing a finger at the two. They smiled "A few days now" Naruto said and Kiba frowned "And you placed a seal on her, while being together only for a few days?" he asked in disbelief. They both nodded. "Yep. But I asked her first, I didn't force it" Naruto said seriously and Hinata nodded. "Kiba-kun, Shino-kun, Naruto-kun didn't force anything. I gladly accepted this seal on my own. Besides, Kyuubi-kun is fun to be around..." she said and giggled. Naruto chuckled while the other two stared at them again "Wait, Kyuubi is in your mind?" Kiba asked. and they both nodded. "This seal allows Kyuubi-kun to talk to both of us mentally." she said and smiled.

"So, how stronger are you now, Hinata?" Shino asked seriously and Hinata smiled. She stood up, walked towards a target dummy that stood nearby, and gave it a good Ho Jyuuken strike in the center, braking it in pieces. Both pairs of eyes went wide, Shino's not noticeable of course. Naruto couldn't help but be proud of her strength. Kiba leaned towards him "You better not piss her off..." he whispered and Naruto grinned. "I know, and neither should anyone" he whispered back. Hinata turned around and sat next to Naruto again, hugging him tightly. He hugged her back...

"Well, I guess we should go. By the way, I thought that Naruto would never really notice you. Man, I mean, nearly all Konoha knew about her crush, yet you were so thickheaded..." Kiba said, putting his palm on his forehead. Naruto grinned "Well, I was a fool. But I'm trying to make up for it" he said and kissed Hinata on the forehead. She smiled "You already have" she said and he grinned widely. Shino nodded and stood up "Let's go, Kiba. Enough time of Hinata's training wasted already" he said seriously and Kiba nodded. "See you around guys!" he said while walking off with Shino and waving back at them. Naruto waved in return while Hinata smiled. Shino was also smiling under his hood. She was happy now, happier than ever, and for that, he was happy too...

Hinata and Naruto sparred for around an hour, both using their Kyuubi chakra. Hinata was more than a challenge since he could hardly land a strike on her, let alone defeat her. But neither did Hinata find him an easy opponent. He was very agile and his Shadow Clones were more than useful in taijutsu. Her 'Protection Of Eight-Diagrams, Sixty-Four Palms' was enough to block a red Rasengan and repel him back. Unfortunately for her, Naruto had nearly endless chakra while she still had to work on this aspect. When they finished sparring, they kissed each other and went to the lake to was up...

Naruto took of his jacket and shirt. If memory served, they still had an hour or two until the attack, so why don't have some fun till then? Taking off his pants, he was left in his boxers. Hinata in the meantime, was also only dressed in her underwear, and once more, he couldn't help but think how beautiful she was. With the help of her newfound Kyuubi healing, her body didn't have any scars, making it more than a sight to see. And he was still amazed that she was his girlfriend...

He walked on the water instead of jumping in. He walked a few steps towards the center of the lake. Kneeling down, he let his fingers enter the water, and he shivered at the coldness. He heard footsteps on the water behind him, and turning around, his lips met another's, and this was enough for him to lose his concentration...

Surprised as he was, he lost control of the chakra in his feet and fell in the water. He opened his eyes under it to see a figure standing on the surface, seeming to giggle. The figure jumped upwards and fell in the water herself. He smiled...

Jumping out of his trance, he started swimming inside the waters of the lake. Soon, Hinata reached him and kissed him on the lips once more, underwater this time. He smiled inwardly while kissing her. It was like always, the best thing he had ever felt, with the addition of the slight taste of water in it. When they broke apart, they had already reached the surface. Popping their heads out of the water, he grinned widely at her while she smiled. He rose above the surface and grinned evilly now. She also used her chakra to rise on the surface. When she got all of herself out, a splash of water hit her. She giggled and started splashing him herself. When they stopped, they were both panting lightly. Naruto grinned once again...

In his hand formed a ball of chakra and inside it, chakra could be seen, swirling wildly. She gasped. He rammed the Rasengan in the water and a continuing massive splash was directed on her. When it finished, Naruto stared wide eyed as nothing stood were Hinata was supposed to be. He grinned 'Are you so sweet that you melt with some water?' he asked and he could hear giggles in the back of his mind. Suddenly, under his feet, a few inches in front of him, a figure launched out of the water. Before he could react, the figure, or Hinata, was kissing him while he held her by the waist. They broke apart and smiled at each other "Yes you are" he answered his own question and grinned widely, making her blush slightly...

After another hour or so of playing with the water, they finally came out and sat on the shore, still in their underwear. Hinata shivered as the cold air rushed on her. She went to pick up her clothes, only to find them drenched. She sighed. The splashing they had done probably had their clothes soaked as well. Looking at Naruto, she realized that his own clothes were fine. She sighed again...

Naruto looked over at her and noticed the sad expression she had while looking at her own clothes. He smiled and walked towards her...

She gasped as she felt something warm wrapping around her. She turned around to see a widely grinning Naruto. Looking down at herself, she noticed that she was wrapped in his jacket. She smiled. She had wanted to be in there a long time now...

They sat on the shore, Hinata's clothes stretched in the sunlight. She had wrapped herself tightly in his jacket. It smelt like him, and she wouldn't change that smell for anything...

Naruto at the moment was quite wary. Hinata would have to fight nearly naked if they attacked now! She had his jacket, yes, but without any other clothes...

His face brightened as he sat up and walked towards her still drying clothes. She didn't notice of course, for she was lost in daydreams... about him...

Kneeling down, he placed his hands above them and red chakra started emitting. Naruto thought that, if Kyuubi's chakra was like fire, wouldn't it dry the clothes too? He grinned widely as the clothes seemed to start getting dried. Soon, they were eligible for wearing...

Hinata frowned a little at the idea of removing his jacket, so he grinned and let her wear it. He was ok in a t-shirt anyway. She wore her normal clothes, excluding her own jacket and kept his wrapped around her. She couldn't stop inhaling that smell.

Naruto knew it was time. He activated his Kyuubi powers and scanned the area with his hearing and smell. Soon, he caught a group of men approaching them slowly. He turned to Hinata with his blood red eyes and she immediately caught the idea. Turning her own eyes on, along with the enhanced Byakuugan, she saw the group of men approaching. Standing up, she walked next to Naruto and hugged him tightly. He hugged her back and kissed her forehead. 'Don't worry, Hina-chan. They won't get us this time' he said and she smiled. They both deactivated their eyes...

After a minute or two, a group of 5 men jumped out of the bushes. Naruto turned and looked at them, grinning widely "Hello! Want to eat anything?" he asked, still grinning. The men just stood there, staring at them under their masks. "We didn't come here for ramen boy. We are here to dispose the world of a worthless heir and a demon" one of them said. Naruto's grin now changed in an evil smile, along with Hinata's next to him. They both flashed their red eyes, and the men were taken aback for a second

"Who talked about food?" the teens asked in unison as their evil grins widened. The men seemed to have shivers running wildly down their spines. Throwing a smile at each other, they launched against the men...

They were quick to react for their own good, having drown their katana's and having dodged a lethal strike. They surrounded the teens who had now slipped into their fighting stances. One of the men laughed out loud at the sight of Hinata's Ho Jyuuken stance. "Oh my god, you truly are worthless. You can't even stand in a proper Jyuuken stance." he said. Hinata frowned but it was quickly replaced by an evil grin "I don't need Jyuuken to make you cry like a baby, now do I?" she asked, her voice a mix of her own with a lot of demonic tint. What she said was true. She was using Ho Jyuuken, not Jyuuken. There was a difference you know. The men didn't waste another second arguing and launched against the teens...

Naruto dodged an upper cut strike with ease, but he nearly fell on another blade. Dodging the strike to the heart in the last second, he turned around and a quick kick in the ribs sent the man flying on a tree. He jumped towards Hinata and rolled on the ground avoiding a barrage of shuriken and kunai. Standing next to her, he made a high round kick and she ducked, avoiding the strike which purposely landed on the man who stood in front of her with his katana risen. Two down, three to go...

Naruto dodged to the side another forward blade strike to the ribs, allowing Hinata to step at the opposite side. He launched a punch straight to his face while Hinata kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying at the bushes. They turned to smirk evilly at their two remaining opponents. One of them glared and charged. Hinata avoided his blade with ease as she kicked him in the stomach with her knee. The man had his lights out with just this one strike...

The last man standing was shivering in fear. They were too strong for him to handle. He whispered something in what seemed to be a headphone and quickly run away. Naruto looked at Hinata who nodded. They entered the chase...

"Is everything ready?" a cloaked man asked the other five. They nodded. "The trap is set. All they have to do, is step in the middle of the clearing" another one said. They nodded again "Yes, but will the genjutsu last?" another asked and all of them looked down. "Let us hope so" the first cloaked man said again and they nodded once more.

They chased the man until he was lost in a clearing. They nodded to each other and stepped in, walking slowly towards the center. Soon, the genjutsu fell and the men started the sealing Jutsu. Naruto and Hinata stood calmly at the center of the circle. One of the men raised an eyebrow under his hood. "Any last words, brats?" he asked. Both teens turned their heads to look at him, a smirk on their face. His eyes went wide "Yep. Bye bye" Naruto said, waving a hand at them. They both poofed in a cloud of smoke...

"Kage Bunshins? Damn it, we're trapped!" one of the men yelled. He turned around to leave when suddenly, a gentle fist strike with plenty of red chakra, threw him dead on the ground. All the men stared wide eyed. The dropout of their clan... had just killed an elite...

Naruto appeared standing next to Hinata, his own eyes flashing the demonic blood red with slit pupils that could make anyone run for his life. Both teens noticed the look of fear under the men's hood. They smiled evilly "What's the matter? Afraid of something?" they said in unison, their unique demonic voices joining together, making a mix that made you think the united voice came from the depths of hell. The temperature for the men seemed to rise for around ten degrees...

"Oh well, then" Naruto said, glaring at them "We will just" Hinata added "Clean up" "The place" they said, adding to each other's words. Both teens smiled evilly once more as the fear was now obvious on the men...

"Damn demons! You won't get us that easily!" A man said, his slightly shaking voice betraying the growing fear. Nevertheless, he charged towards them, and the most disturbing thing was... he used Jyuuken.

'Looks like we'll have to say Hiashi more than we intended...' Naruto said, mentally throwing Hinata an evil grin. She grinned back and nodded mentally. The man was now a few feet away from them and launched a Jyuuken palm strike, aiming Naruto's chest. It never made contact. Naruto dodged to the side, avoiding the hit, but the man didn't stop there. Regaining balance rather quickly, he threw a kick at Naruto's ribs, who raised his hands to block the strike. It landed, and Naruto was slightly pushed back by the chakra enhanced kick. These men weren't newbies...

Hinata attempted a strike at the man's back, who dodged to the side sensing danger from behind. Hinata composed her hand in the last second, managing to turn and send a kick at the man. He raised his hands to block the attack, but Hinata's enhanced kick was more than enough to send him flying over the trees. She blinked a few times, amazed at her own strength. To tell the truth, she didn't really have a chance to practice her powers in serious combat. And these men weren't your everyday ninja...

The three of the four still standing men slipped into battle stances. Two of them seemed to also be Hyuuga's, though their eyes were hid under their hoods. One of them executed a water Jutsu, sending water needles against the teens, aiming to kill. They dodged by jumping away, only to be met by two fire dragons. Both of them grinned and let the dragons strike. The two men that had launched the attack smiled in victory. But when the smoke succumbed, the teens were just standing there, grinning. "Fools" Naruto hissed. Hinata had used the protection of sixty-four palms technique to completely avoid the attack, and Naruto had momentarily risen the 'Cloak of the Fox' in order to repel the Jutsu. Kyuubi's chakra was like fire, so they had extreme resistance against it. Their evil grins were cut short as an invisible blade slashed Hinata in half...

Naruto's eyes went wide as Hinata stood still for a second. Something... like an invisible blade... had sliced her in half... yet the only thing she did was poof in a cloud of smoke as her place was taken by a wooden log. Naruto turned his head to look at his right, only to see Hinata standing next to him, smiling. He then noticed that the blade didn't come from nowhere. Among the men, one stepped forward, his hood taken down, revealing a man around their age, his hair white like snow, his eyes... a complete white... both teens now knew... this men, and especially the white eyed one... would be quite the challange...

"I am Fosi of the Wind. Surrender now, Jinchuuriki's, and I'll make sure you'll die fast." he stated, his expression completely expressionless. Hinata knew about such cold masks. Her father wore one all the time, her whole clan did. But this one's... it was perfect ice. "What do you seek from me boy?" Naruto asked in a clear Kyuubi voice. Hinata knew it was Kyuubi who talked via Naruto. The boy's expression didn't change at all. "Honorable Kyuubi no Kitsune, surrender and I'll see to it that your vessels won't die in agony. Though I am curious as to how can you have two vessels" he said. Curious he was? Man was he good at hiding it! Hinata was a little scared. This one was even better than her father, or even Neji when he was a cold hearted bastard, in hiding emotions and staying blank. It was as if he was a corpse that could talk.

"There have been some special conditions. I want to hear your purpose before the battle begins" Kyuubi said through Naruto. Hinata frowned 'Kyuubi-kun, why are you so polite?' she asked curiously. The demon sighed. Naruto was also showing a curious expression, mentally that is. "This one is Fosi of the Wind as he said. He doesn't come from a hidden village. I have heard tales about him. It is said, that long ago, the Demon Lord of the wind was sealed in him. Unfortunately, he wasn't sealed very well, so the demon took over control, devouring his vessel's soul. You can see the outcome..." Kyuubi told them and they all averted their attention back to the emotionless Fosi...

"I am here to rid the world of the demon lords. Devouring your powers, Kyuubi-san, will help my cause. You are the strongest of the demon lords before me, after all. I am also looking forward in paying a visit to our old friend, Ichibi no Shukaku" he said, or rather stated blankly as ever. 'I thought you were the stronger fur ball' Naruto said in annoyance. Kyuubi sighed "I am. Only because Fosi was known as dead. He is the ten-tailed demon lord. Our lord. It is the first time I see him for a few thousands of years." he said and both teens shivered. Was Fosi that strong? It seemed that the name of his former container was long lost in the threads of time. Yet right now, they had to stop him...

"I am, of course, allowed by the council of Konoha to dispose your vessel. Having the mortals approval will only help my cause, before I destroy them that is. They don't seem to hold him in high regard, Kyuubi-san. Is it because he is your vessel? Is it because your 'beloved' mate was killed? Doesn't matter. Emotions can betray, Kyuubi-san. That is why, I have restricted my self from such stupidities. I had advised you to do the same, but your emotions blinded you. Now, you will pay the price" Fosi said, emotion not evident in even a tint of his voice. His expression, the iceberg mask he had from the beginning. The other three men that accompanied the demon lord shivered as a massive, deadly, fearsome killing and murderous intent radiated from the teens. "Mind though, Fosi-san, that I was the lord of hell. I'll be more than happy to let you pay a visit there when we are done" both teens said in perfect unison, the voice of their own demon lord lingering in every word. Hinata slipped in her Ho Jyuuken stance while Naruto activated the first tail of his 'Cloak of the Fox'.

"Very well then, Kyuubi-san. Let us have it your way." he stated blankly and in an instant, the men next to him were cut in tiny pieces, as a rain of blood fell on the ground around him. He didn't even flinch, not even the slightest bit. Hinata had her Akakuugan (aka means red, kuugan, I suppose it mean eyes. Anyway, bare with me. It's Hinata's enhanced Byakuugan) active at fool force. Kyuubi was more than impressed. But he couldn't help but fear. This man, this demon lord, was more powerful than him at some extent. Would this two, be able to defeat him?

Naruto didn't lose a moment. Forming two blood red Rasengans at both hands, he launched against Fosi. He again, didn't flinch at all. Naruto extended both hands in an attempt for a dual strike, but when he went close, he felt multiple cuts cover all his body. He winced in pain as the Rasengans deformed. His whole body was covered with cuts, his clothes nearly shredded. The blood soon stopped flowing though as the wounds healed in nearly an instant. Fosi seemed to raise a hair of his eyebrows, if that was even possible. The only reason Hinata had the idea of it was that her eyes were totally focused on his face. Yet again, the expression didn't last for more than a split second. "I can see your healing abilities still work. I'm glad." he stated blankly and raised his hand, as if preparing to strike with a sword, right at Naruto's head. The boy noticed it just in time to leap out of the way, avoiding an invisible deadly wind blade from striking him.

'What the fuck Kyuubi! I can barely get close!' Naruto shouted in his mind. Kyuubi sighed "He ain't easy kit. Be wary" was all the demon managed to say before another invisible strike was avoided in the last second.

Hinata had already charged, being nearly a blur of lavender and white at the tremendous speed her red chakra gave her. Fosi was barely able to block plenty of Jyuuken strikes with his wind, though his wind shield seemed to be weakened every time she hit it. Sadly, she was thrown back by an invisible fist in her stomach, which sent her flying backwards. She landed on her feet in a crouch position. Naruto had avoided another blade attack and was now crouching next to her

'Fur ball! He's too strong! I can't get close!' Naruto shouted, glaring at the expressionless man. "Keep it up kits! Naruto, keep him distracted, Hinata, take down his shield. Why you think he came after me before chasing the other lords? My chakra is the only thing that can harm him. The other lords would round up with me if one of them was attacked before I was taken out. Kitty, use your Ho Jyuuken to bring down his shields. Once that's done, you must both strike. Naruto, stay alive" the demon said and they were both slightly amused that he had called them by their names for... maybe the first time?

Naruto unlocked two more tails, wanting to keep himself alive for as long as possible. He felt even more power rushing inside him. He felt his whole body being charged up. In a blur, he was gone...

Fosi emotionlessly moved his hand up and down, left and right as if holding a sword. Naruto could hear, or even feel the invisible wind blade missing him by mare inches every time. His cloak could protect him under a light strike right now, but this sword was way too enhanced for him to stop.

Hinata in the meantime, was struggling to hit his shield. He was more aware of her now and had several wind spikes thrown at her. The only reason she could actually dodge was that she could see the chakra in the spikes that were launched against her. It was a shining pure white...

"Whatever you do, don't let him touch you. He has... let's say a 'death grab'." Kyuubi said while both teens struggled so that they wouldn't be sliced in half... or worse. 'Heh, at least he's trying to slice us now' Naruto joked while dodging another wind strike. "Kit, he will drain my powers from your corpse if he kills you." the demon added and Naruto frowned mentally while trying to attack. He was getting one step closer each time...

Naruto dodged another wind strike. His opponent didn't seem to have even the slightest hint of tiredness. "Hey, freak-eye, why the hell did you try to trap us in time anyway?" he asked, clearly confused as to why to trap them since he could battle them. Fosi didn't move a muscle, instead of his hand which kept making slicing motions, aiming Naruto who was more than ten feet away

"This foolish mortals wanted to do so. I had no problem, since I knew Kyuubi-san would return shortly. They must learn not to underestimate a demon lord." he stated blankly, the only muscles moving were the ones of his hands and of his mouth as he spoke and simultaneously, kept fighting the two back.

"Sorry dude, but fur ball ain't nothing but a spirit now. We are the demon lords of Konoha now" Naruto said the last sentence in his demonic voice. This time, to their ultimate surprise, Fosi raised an eyebrow, even if it was extremely light "I see... Kyuubi-san, you leave your heritage to this two? Impressive choice. Though they aren't immortal, thus can't be demon lords. You are mare substitutes to Kyuubi-san" he stated blankly, the light raise of his white eyebrow now long gone.

Naruto dodged another strike and finally made it to reach Fosi. Forming a Rasengan, he slammed it on his shield, destroying what little resistance was left and braking through it. Fosi was taken aback but quickly flied into the air using his wind. "What the...?" was all Naruto could say at the sight of the now flying man. "Naive boy, you thought it would be that easy, to defeat the master of the demon lords?" he said, emotion never showing in his voice. "I will not allow such powers in the hands of fools" he said, and now... he had frowned...

Naruto glared at him. What were they supposed to do now? He was flying, for Kami's sake! "Kit, unbind all your tails... now!" Kyuubi commanded and so he did. Forming a hand seal, he released all nine-tails...

Kyuubi was no fool. If an emotionless man, let alone an emotionless demon lord made such an expression, it was bad... really bad...

The Godaime Hokage of Konoha, Tsunade of the legendary Sannin, sat on her high back chair in her office at the Hokage tower. Turning around to gaze at the village hidden in the leafs from her window wall, she noticed that dark clouds had started to rapidly develop...'Storm's coming'... she thought as the dark clouds rapidly approached...

Wind started to swirl wildly around Fosi, making it visible to the common eye. If you could look him straight in the eyes, you could see thunders falling inside the complete white pools. The dark clouds approached rapidly and the light of the sun was suddenly hidden. The few rays that were left were quickly swallowed from the darkness...

"This is bad... oh shit this is really bad" Kyuubi said and both teens looked at each other worriedly, and then looked back at the flying Fosi. His frown was still there. "Foolish mortals! Feel the wrath of heaven!" he shouted in an angry, booming demonic tone that pierced through the sound of the fierce winds and the thunders that fell mercilessly. Both teens looked up...

In the last split second, they both dodged a lethal thunder strike from above. The sky himself was against them. What could they do? Hinata launched at him, charging with all the speed she could muster. Jumping high in the air, she was prepared to land a full-force Ho Jyuuken strike at Fosi's chest... too bad it never connected...

Fosi's shield seemed to be back full force, now enhanced with lighting. Her attack damaged it, but it was still standing strong. She herself though, felt a little tired from the massive use of chakra. But she had to keep going. If they didn't stop him... he'll eventually destroy the village... he would take Naruto away, forever. No... no that wouldn't happen. No that would not happen! Not as long as this kunoichi drew breath...

Her eyes narrowed, her Akakuugan full forced and even further. She felt the demonic chakra boiling in her, she felt it rising, felt it consuming her in it. She looked down at her hand, only to see it covered in a thin, glittering layer of red chakra...

"Damn it... I can't hold it for long... attack... now!" the demon in her mind said. She nodded and fiercely glared at Fosi. This 'Cloak of The Fox' wasn't like Naruto's. Naruto's cloak was thick and the chakra seemed to boil in anger. His nine-tails swirled around him wildly. The power emitting from him was devastating. But Hinata's... the layer of glittering chakra felt soft and warm. It was like a layer of silk soaked in warm water. She knew it wasn't just chakra...

She launched against the demon lord once more, this time far more faster than before. Naruto followed suit, using his tails to block and repel plenty of wind blades, this time visible because of the lighting infused in them. Hinata seemed to disappear from the ground as she appeared out of nowhere in front of Fosi. The demon lord just glared at her, hate in his eyes. He seemed to be really annoyed by their determination. Hinata gathered all the cloak of the fox in her hands, all the chakra was mustered in her palms. Fosi prepared to launch a wind strike, aiming for her heart, but he couldn't move...

Naruto had made it to appear behind him. His nine-tails were giving him unimaginable speed. Appearing behind his opponent, he wrapped all his tails around him, rendering him immobile. Unfortunately, a powerful electric shock was sent against him, and with his tails wrapped around the demon lords body, it was easier for the lighting to strike. Naruto screamed as the electricity cursed through him. His grip loosened as he felt his whole body going numb. At least he knew, his attempt hadn't gone in vain...

Hinata had all the power gathered in her palms, and before Fosi could return his attention to her, her palms had easily broken his shield and the dual strike landed directly on the his chest. His white eyes went wide, probably from the pain. But he didn't fall. Instead, the clash created a white pure light, mixed with the red fire of the Kyuubi chakra. If Naruto and Hinata didn't have their enhanced eyes... they would be blind after that...

"Damn you..." was all Fosi could say in the blinding light. Hinata couldn't see anything else. It was as if the white light had consumed them both, the only visible thing were Fosi and his widened eyes. "It is over, Fosi" she said in her demonic tone, but he took her off guard with a simple reaction... he smirked.

"You think I'll let you go so easily, little demon?" he said, and by using all his remaining strength, he grabbed her wrists. Hinata's eyes went wide as she realized she couldn't take them off. With a final smirk, he launched all his remaining power against her, shocking the life out of her with all the lighting power he could muster at the moment. Hinata felt her whole body going numb, her thoughts suddenly stopped, her heart seemed to not beat. After that little encounter, Fosi faded away, his body slowly turning into air and electricity. After a few seconds, everything was gone, Fosi was nowhere to be seen, as if he evaporated in the air, which he did, and Hinata felt herself falling from the sky... unable to move a muscle...

Naruto raised his hands to defend his eyes from the blinding light. When it started fading, he looked up to see Hinata falling from the sky... and his heart skipped a beat...

He used all his power to move, his body still somehow numb from his last encounter. It hurt like hell to even move his arm, but he did, for he had to, for he wanted to. Fighting hard to keep himself from collapsing, he rushed towards the falling Hinata...

He managed to catch her in his arms in the last moment, but the weight of her body, combined with his numb muscles and the force of the fall, made him collapse, her on top. He forced himself to sit up. He sat down and placed her in his lap, her head on his shoulder. He pressed two fingers on her wrist... she was alive, but her heartbeat was weak. What should he do? He could take her to the hospital but he didn't have the strength to carry her. He then knew... that he couldn't do anything... and she would be gone...

Tears immediately welled up in his eyes as the thought passed his mind. She was hardly even breathing, her eyes looking at him weakly, ready to close any moment now. She saw the fear in his eyes, the sorrow, the pain. She wished they wouldn't come to this, she wished things could go differently. But now...

Now her own eyes started to well up in tears. She could feel them gathering in her eyes, but she didn't even have the strength to fight them back. A single one made its way down her pale cheek, and she could see Naruto sending down far more, as he couldn't believe the sight before him...

No... why did the world have to be so cruel? He for once had found happiness, and now... it was slipping away, slipping a way like a dream. Slipping away like a nice, old summer dream. And he would wake up once more in his hell... but now... it would be far worse...

He had found happiness for a few days... and it was starting to slip away in a minute. Why? Why did he deserve that? What had he done? What had he done?! He couldn't believe his eyes... she was starting to slip away... her light fading... why? She didn't deserve such fate. She didn't deserve any of this. He wanted to blame himself, for bringing her with him, for caring for her, for putting her in his life... for loving her...

She kept looking at him in the eye, fighting hard the urge to give up, just let go and slip in the eternal darkness. But no, she couldn't do that. She had promised herself to never let him slip in that hell again... never let him slip back in the darkness. She felt another tear falling down her cheek. She couldn't keep her word this time... and she knew it...

She hated herself for that. She hated herself for being his friend, for being next to him, for making him fall in love with her. If he hadn't he wouldn't have to go through this... why? Why was life so cruel? Why did good people have suffer? This thought lingered in their minds. Why did angels deserve to die...?

She was an angel for him. She was the kindest soul he had met, always willing to help others before herself. Always there for him, always there, willing to help. Beautiful like nothing else in the world. He wished words could describe her physical beauty, but it would be even harder to find words to describe her inner one... unmatchable is only an understatement...

He was an angel for her. A living inspiration. One you could depend your life on. One who would never betray you. One who's determination could bring down mountains. One who's cerulean eyes could make you wish to drown in them. He always inspired her, his loud character, his inhuman determination, his ability to fall, yet stand again. She knew that if she was gone, he would die too, from more than a broken heart...

Tears were falling down their faces. Why... cry...?

When angels deserve to die...?

"Naruto-kun..." she whispered weakly. Naruto felt his heart skip a beat, maybe two. Her voice was more than music for his ears. His heart ached as he thought he wouldn't hear it again. He couldn't stand it, he knew it. He knew he wouldn't stand it. "Hina-chan, don't... please... don't give up! You can't... you can't... go! Please..." he whispered, trying hard to fight the sobs back. She smiled weakly. "Naruto-kun... I'll always be there..." she whispered weakly once more, feeling life been drained out of her. She used all her remaining strength to raise her hand on his chest, right on his heart. He caught it in his...

"Hina-chan... I won't leave you... I won't let you go... I am here..." he whispered softly, trying to comfort her, trying to comfort himself, trying to convince him she wouldn't go...

"By your side..." they whispered in unison. He felt new tears welling up, as did she. She knew she had to fight, she knew she couldn't give up just yet. She had to stay there, she had to stay... she had to stay by his side, no matter what...

He wouldn't let her go. He wouldn't let her slip away. He wouldn't let her fade away, become a loving memory of the past. No... not a chance in hell...

But what was there to do? Their depression grew at the thought. What could they do? She felt herself slowly becoming weaker, life being drained out of her with every passing second. He also felt it, a part of his soul starting to slip away, slowly burning to ashes. Slowly... painfully slow it was slipping away... no... he had to grasp it... stop it... stop the pain... but how? How the hell would they? Their Kyuubi chakra wasn't enough to heal her whole system. Her muscles were nearly destroyed, allowing her no movement without extreme pain. All hope was lost...

Kyuubi, standing behind their eyes, could see the sorrow. He could see the grief, he could even feel it. Memories of the past started flying in his mind. Memories of a past he didn't want to relive, yet there he was, living it again. No... he wouldn't let it repeat. He wouldn't let them feel the same thing he did. He had promised himself this, and he would be damned before he would brake his word. He gathered up all his life force, trying one last desperate move...

Naruto felt the remnants of her life fading away. Her already nearly closed eyes started faltering, her eyelids falling slowly. His heart skipped another beat. No... this wasn't happening, this wasn't real! It was a nightmare, yes that was it! He couldn't accept it. But the pain was real... unbearable... no... let the gods take his life too if it was like this then... they could at least save him the pain...

Hinata felt herself slowly falling into the darkness. Her eyelids covered her sight, the last thing she saw, was him, the last thing she saw, were his cerulean eyes, filled with pain and sorrow. The last thing she thought... was his name... 'Naruto-kun... I'm sorry...' she thought to herself, as the eternal darkness started enveloping her whole being. She fought hard to keep herself from falling into it, but to no avail. It called for her, it drew her into it. But as she was ready to be completely consumed... a flash of powerful red light covered the darkness...

Kyuubi knew he didn't have much time. This would be his final act, the finale. He had gathered all his life force, the very essence that kept a soul alive. He had to use it... to save her. He knew Naruto couldn't live for long if she was gone. He was a demon lord, he managed to survive the mental pain... but Naruto... with the life he had till recently, with the way people treated him... he knew he wouldn't last a week without her. He had to save him, to save her. It would be at least the first right thing he had done, at least the last thing he could do, to attempt achievement of retribution. He had to save him from going through what he had, he had to save her for she was the only light that could guide him in the darkness. He drew all of his power into the remnants of her soul, and unleashed it...

The massive light was strong, so strong that she felt as if she was burning. But not in a harmful way. She felt as power started to flow through her once more. She felt the darkness fading away, as the red light guided her path...

Naruto stared stunned at the limp girl in his arms. Was she gone? Was it over? No... no... no... this thought lingered in his mind for what seemed an eternity. Tears welled up once more, this time he couldn't hold a single one back. He sobbed lightly... then a little harder... but then... her pale skin seemed to lit up for a second. Her body seemed to vibrate a pale red light... his heart was filled with hope once again. He could feel it... he could feel her soul reconstructing, he could feel it. But as her own soul was restored, he felt another one being consumed. What was that? What was happening? He then heard a weak voice in the back of his mind...

"For once... I did... the right thing... for once... I saved someone... take care of her kit... for I won't be here... to do it..." he heard Kyuubi whispering, his voice weak, extremely weak. His heart ached. What did he mean? What had he done? He asked but no answer came. He shouted but silence was the response. He now knew... that feeling... Kyuubi had exchanged his own soul... in her place... he had sacrificed his life force to bring her back, in the cost of his own life. He knew the demon was now completely gone, not like last time, for last time he could feel a part of his soul still there. But now, there was nothing... Kyuubi no Kitsune... had given his life... to save her... a tear fell down his whiskered cheek. The... demon... was gone. The only one... he recently came to even think of... as a father... was gone...

Hinata heard the demon's weak voice herself. She knew he was gone, and she found herself wanting to cry. The red light had faded and she was left alone in the dark. Was she alive? Was she dead? She didn't dare to open her eyes, she didn't dare to open them and see nothing but darkness. But... it wouldn't hurt that much... right?

She slowly raised her eyelids, her vision blurry at the moment. Her sight steadily cleared, she could now make out the weak light of the sun falling between the dark clouds on the sky. She could feel something warm wrapped around her. She knew this warmth...

She could now make out a figure, bare inches away from her. It was... Naruto...

He stared at her in disbelief. His heart was pounding like crazy. He felt hope rising to inhuman levels. His eyes went wide as her eyelids started to move slowly upwards, letting him see that lavender color he loved so much...

She met his gaze, and her heart was lifted to the heaven. She once more saw that cerulean blue she adored so much. She thought she couldn't see it again, yet there it was, staring in her own lavender pools...

Her muscles were less sore now, the stiffness and numbness were nearly gone. She saw tears welling up in his eyes, she didn't understand why, until he brought her in a deep, passionate kiss, tears falling down his cheeks from his closed eyes. She closed her own, returning the gesture. When they broke apart, he placed his forehead against hers while looking down

"Don't you ever do that again..." he whispered, fear evident in his voice, yet happiness was also flooding it. She smiled weakly "Or what?" she whispered. He raised his gaze to meet hers "Or what...?" he whispered back. She still smiled "What are you going to do if I do it again?" she asked softly. He grinned weakly and chuckled "Have a heart attack" he answered and kissed her again. She returned it, and when they parted for air, they both smiled. She rested her head on his chest, still feeling sore and weak from the battle. He leaned back, letting her head fall in the crook of his neck. She didn't move to place it on his chest though, like she did when they were at bed. He was a few inches taller, yet she liked to rest on his chest... but now, she just lied there, half on him, enjoying his warmth as if afraid it would suddenly fade away, as it nearly did a few minutes ago. They both smiled as tears of happiness silently fell down their eyes, mixed with the tears of sorrow for the loss of the demon lord they had come to see as a father...

But the exhaustion of the fight, soon forced them back in the emerald dream... (a/n I love the 'emerald dream' line :)

Hiashi gazed out from a window at the Hyuuga mansion. The dark clouds that had so suddenly appeared now had started to fade away. Was it an omen? Was it a mark from Kami? Well, time would tell. He was worried about other things though. Hinata hadn't come home last night, and she was out all day long too. Were was she? He feared the worst, maybe the kidnappers had made it? Maybe they had taken her away and he was just standing there gazing at the now clearing sky. But what could he do? He had no solid proof about this, so he would wait... at least till noon that is...

Tsunade took a sip from her tea as the clouds started to go away as quickly as they came. Why did she had a feeling that a certain blond brat had something to do with this...?

Naruto stirred lightly, feeling sore from sleeping on the grass. It wasn't that uncomfortable, especially with such a nice sheet ne? He smiled at Hinata's still sleeping form. She was so... peaceful. He knew that what happened today could very well happen again, and he wouldn't allow that. He knew that there was a very limited amount of people capable of challenging their power, and he thanked Kami that one of them was gone. But at what cost? Would it require such sacrifices in the future? Would other people close to him have to die for him to prevent a greater disaster? Truth be told, Kyuubi had come to be a fatherly figure in his mind. He didn't really act as a father, but whenever needed, he guided Naruto and Hinata. He was always willing to help both of them. During their training sessions, he advised wisely and guided Hinata step by step. That way, she came to be extremely good in her new style only with, around three days of training?

Kyuubi at first was the bane of his life. But he came to be the closest thing to a father that he ever had. Yes, he was a fox-teme or 'fur ball', but at least he came to be good company whenever needed. Guiding, willing to help, not that he made it seen though. He could always refuse to help yet he gave in each time, like a parent would to a persistent little kid, groaning and mumbling things to himself. Too bad this fox wasn't there now...

He gazed at the sky. It was noon and the sun had started to falter behind the forested surroundings of Konoha. Had they slept that much? But who can blame them...

He averted his gaze once more to the sleeping girl that lied nearly on him. He smiled and slowly sat up, careful not to wake her up. Setting her in his lap, she rested her head in the crook of his neck once more, her hands in her own lap...

He VERY slowly circled an arm under her knees and one behind her back and with little effort, he lifted both of them and started slowly walking towards the village. He was still a little sore and numb, but she wasn't heavy. He couldn't help but smile to himself at her petite, sleeping form. She was like a child, a beautiful one he may point, that wanted to lie in a parents hug forever. She was breathing slowly and rhythmically, her lips curved up in a peaceful smile, the bangs of her hair beautifully framing her pale face. God he wished he could stare at her forever...

His own clothes were somehow shredded, so he had taken the jacket from her and put it on himself, leaving it unzipped that is. She wore her kunoichi net shirt, leaving her in much lighter clothing. She had her own jacket wrapped around her waist though, and he was somehow amused that she was wearing two jackets in such a hot day. But who was he to judge?

He didn't have to take her to the hospital. He was more aware than anyone of her physical condition. He could feel that she was alright. Her healing powers had left no scars or bruises on her body, while Kyuubi had healed all the serious wounds, leaving minor ones for her powers to deal with.

Hinata slowly opened her eyes, only to find herself in Naruto's arms. Her slight confusion as to how she ended up here quickly turned into a smile. They had done it, Fosi was defeated. Yet she felt somehow... empty. It clicked then. Kyuubi... wasn't here...

She felt herself like crying again, but she held it back. Yes, Kyuubi was a somehow important person in her life. She had learned more from him in the few days they knew each other than the whole time she trained with the Hyuugas. He was like her second father, though she would never really admit it. She knew the idea the villagers had for the demon, so telling such a thing would very easily lead to people hunting her around. Not good...

She raised her head to look at Naruto's face. It was then that he noticed she was awake and so he smiled widely "You ok, Hina-chan?" were his first words. She only nodded "And hungry..." she muttered to herself as she looked down. He grinned as he saw a restaurant a few buildings ahead. He gently let her feet touch the ground "Ne, Hinata-chan, what about dinner? There's a cool restaurant down there" he said, pointing towards the building and she looked up to see where he was pointing. She smiled "Hai" was her reply and they slowly started walking towards it...

The restaurant was rather fancy. The tables were distributed in equal distance around the room, while the kitchen door lied at the other side of the buildings entrance. Naruto had zipped up his jacket while Hinata had worn her own one, not covering the seal now. They smiled at each other and went directly to the bathrooms, wanting to wash up from the battle before sitting to eat. They had no wounds, but their faces were somehow dirty from the encounter.

The walls were painted a slight tan color, making the restaurant look rather shadowy. There were plenty of random pictures hanging on the walls, as well as lighten up candles, making it look more romantic, in an intriguing way.

A certain blond kunoichi though, specialized in the erotic area, had seen the couple walk down the streets and hid herself in the shadows of the opposite store. Seeing them enter the restaurant at the opposite side of the street, she followed slowly and stealthily, trying to not draw attention. Making it inside, she barely saw them entering the bathrooms, each at their gender's respective one. She smirked to herself as she made a hand seal. Whispering a word, she changed in a perfect copy of Hinata. At least nearly...

The couple kept talking to each other as they washed up. They decided Kyuubi deserved at least a small funeral for his sacrifice. Naruto was done pretty fast. Taking a glance at the mirror, he found himself presentable and slowly opened the male's bathroom door. Outside was, Hinata...

He grinned widely "I thought you weren't done yet, Hinata-chan" he said, still grinning. She smiled back "I was done sooner than I though, Naruto-kun" she answered, but Naruto thought something was different...

It was Hinata the one he was looking at, but her eyes... they had something different, not the kindness and warmth Hinata usually radiated. Her smile seemed to be more seductive than gentle, something Hinata never did, and the tone and paint in her voice seemed oddly unfamiliar. Were was the Hinata he knew...?

He shook the thoughts away. Maybe Kyuubi's death had shook him more than he thought...

They both sat down at a table with two chairs. Hinata was still smiling while Naruto was grinning widely. "So, Hinata-chan, what would you like?" he asked, and she kept smiling. At that moment, a waiter came by their table. "Welcome to our respective restaurant. May I please have your orders?" he asked formally and the teens nodded. They gave their orders and the waiter was gone in a second, taking an order from the next table...

To Naruto's surprise, Hinata was quite silent, yet she kept smiling. This was strange... he couldn't hear her saying anything mentally either. Why? He tried to speak to her mentally but he found the way blocked. What the hell was wrong?

He opened his mouth, wanting to ask her why she was blocking him away, when his eyes caught something extremely unfamiliar...

Hinata caught him staring at her neck, maybe her chest. He didn't try to hide it, that's for sure. "W-What is it, N-Naruto-kun?" she asked and Naruto twitched an eyebrow. Hinata hadn't stuttered in front of him for more than a while now. But what scared him most was that... the seal wasn't there...

Normally, at least the edge of the seal should be visible under her jacket. He remembered that she had purposely zipped her jacket a little more, wanting to allow people to get at least a slight idea of what it was, even if only the edge was visible. But now, he was quite sure that if he lowered the cloth, there would be nothing there...

He sucked the words he was intending to let out and changed them in the last moment "Can't I admire my girlfriend?" he asked, careful not to raise his voice. He was ready to raise an eyebrow when Hinata, instead of blushing and looking away shyly, seemed to twitch an eyebrow, if only for a split second. Then she smiled and giggled. What's wrong with her?

He decided there was only one way to find out. He slowly leaned forward, the table was quite small he realized, and titled his head lightly to the side. He closed his eyes and so did she. After a second... their lips touched...

He immediately backed away, exactly at the moment their lips made the slightest contact. He felt like a jolt was going to hit him if he staid there any longer. And if that wasn't enough, her lips seemed different... their taste... their touch... different. This, was not Hinata.

"N-Naruto-kun?" she asked shyly. "Ne, sorry Hinata-chan, it's just that... well, there are plenty of people around..." he tried to excuse, and she seemed to believe him, though she nearly raised an eyebrow. He looked down, trying to think of a way to take out the intruder. But were was the REAL Hinata...?

Hinata had just finished washing herself up. Pulling up the zipper of her jacket, she told Naruto mentally that she was coming out. But... no response came. Her eyes widened a little. Why didn't he respond? She headed to the door and tried to open it. It didn't move. She tried again. It wouldn't open. She thought for a moment to bring it down with her Jyuuken, but then she heard Naruto from the outside of the door, greeting... her! What the hell was going on? She yelled Naruto's name, but no answer came. She finally realized... someone had placed a silencing seal around the room, that's why she couldn't talk to him even mentally. The door was also locked, and she was intrigued to break it down. Then an idea flashed in her mind. If she could speak to him mentally, couldn't she see through him... mentally?

"Naruto-kun... can you come with me? I-I need to tell y-you, something" she said shyly once more and he nodded. Though he was already at high alert. They both walked out of the building from the back door and found themselves in an alley. "So, what is it, Hinata-chan?" he asked, pretending to be curious. She sighed while having turned her back at him. "Naruto-kun, this won't work. My... my father won't allow this. I-I can't stand this. I... I'm not strong enough to face him... neither are you... so please Naruto-kun... goodbye..." she said and started walking away, a slight smirk on her face...

Naruto raised both eyebrows. Ok, now he was more than one hundred percent sure that this could not possibly be Hinata. An hour ago, they were determined to face her father, not to mention they were both stronger than him with their powers. His eyes flashed a pure red then, and he grabbed 'Hinata' from behind, smashing her on a wall while holding her by the shoulders

"One question, one answer: .Hinata?" he commanded rather than asked. Her eyes were full of fear, full of surprise and at the edge of tears at the sight of his demonic ones. "N-Naruto-kun, what are you doing? I'm Hinata!" she said, pretending to sob that he didn't believe her. He slapped her across the face and she looked at him wide eyed "Wrong answer." he said and punched her hard in the stomach. She couldn't hold it anymore... and the henge dropped. Naruto stared at her wide eyed...

The girl coughed some blood on the ground while holding her mid area. Her hair were now blond and her eyes were blue. Her clothes were more fitting for a model rather for a kunoichi. He caught her from the neck and raised her to eye level "Yochi..." he stated, his eyes full of hate. She shivered as his gaze seemed to pierce her mercilessly. "How dare you..." he said in anger and disbelief. He was trying to hold back from killing her, for it wouldn't be good for his public image, right?

"Ah...ah... that... bitch doesn't...deserve you..." she tried to say as his hands were nearly chocking her. Ok... bad choice of words... and she knew it...

He launched a punch across her face and send her flying at a can. She hit it hard and tried hard to suppress a yell of pain. He slowly walked towards her "Yes... you're right. She deserves the world, and I wish I could give it to her. But you don't deserve shit." he said and raised her again. She tried to fight back, but his strength was unmatched. She was sure she was going to die... if not by him... then by someone else...

"Naruto-kun stop!" this voice... Hinata! He turned around to look at Hinata who had entered the scene from the door they had used. "Please... killing her won't help things" she said, trying to calm him down. She approached and placed her palm over his heart, and that seemed to immediately sooth him. "Please..." she whispered and he sighed, releasing the blond girl from his grip and letting her hit the ground...

"No... please... if you won't... then she will..." Yochi said, looking at them, her eyes full of fear, fear for death. Naruto glared while Hinata looked at her worriedly. "Who will kill you?" she asked softly. The girl had started to sob "She... she... ordered me to seduce him... 'cause...'cause... she wanted... you apart..." she chocked out between her sobs. Naruto's glare softened as his eyes turned to normal. He placed an arm on the girl's shoulder and started emitting red chakra...

Yochi could feel his hand on her shoulder. She shivered, afraid he would hit her again. Instead... his palm started emitting a pale red light, and she felt its warm sensation cursing through her. She felt the pain from his strikes fade away, she felt better with every passing second. "W-What is... this..." she asked, still sobbing. She thought healing chakra was green...

"I, was the container of Kyuubi no Kitsune, the demon who attacked Konoha 17 years ago. He has given me his chakra, and I thought that since it can heal me, it can heal others too" he said. He extracted his chakra back whenever it was ready to enter her system. Without Kyuubi here, he didn't know if this girl could survive if the chakra mixed with her own.

She stared at him wide eyed. So that was the reason her employer referred to him as 'creature' or 'monster'. She now knew why all the villagers seemed to despise him. She hated herself for what she had done, adding more pain in his already screwed life. "You were...?" she asked in disbelief and he nodded. "Kyuubi... died today... to save Hinata..." he said, taking a glance at the girl behind him. She smiled sadly. Yochi in the meantime, could sense the pain radiating from the two. She knew Kyuubi was something more than a demon for them...

When he finished healing, she hugged him tightly. He was taken aback for a second "I'm sorry" she whispered as she sobbed on his shoulder. He relaxed and hugged her back. Hinata looked at them and her gaze was soft. This was another thing she loved him for. He could be so comforting when needed, and all he had to do was hug you...

"Yochi-san, who made you do this?" he finally asked when the girl lifted herself from his shoulder and sat back down. She was much calmer now "She... didn't make me. She paid me with a great amount of money... i thought it would be just another seduction job... I'm one of the head Konoha spies because of my seduction abilities and techniques. I didn't really like the idea of breaking a couple... but I thought this was my job, this was what I was supposed to do. Somehow, you resisted all my techniques, even the kissing one..." she said and looked down worriedly.

Naruto looked up at Hinata from his crouching position near the girl and she smiled. She leaned forward "I saw everything Naruto-kun. She had locked me in the bathroom with a sound seal, so I couldn't talk to you. I can see what you see" she whispered in his ear and he grinned widely. As she raised her head to stand straight again, he couldn't resist but to give her a peck on the lips before turning around to the other girl. He didn't notice her slight blush of course...

"So, who is she, Yochi?" he asked and she looked up at him again. She bit her bottom lip, weighting her options. "If... if I tell you... she will probably kill me..." she said, and shivered. He put a hand on her shoulder "She won't live long enough to do it." he said blankly, his eyes full of determination. Yochi didn't know why... but for some reason... she believed him...

"Very well... her name is..." she bit her lip again as both Naruto and Hinata had averted their gaze on her "Hyuuga... Jika" she said and looked down as Hinata gasped and Naruto stared wide eyed. "A Hyuuga? What the hell? Who's that Jika?" he asked while looking back at Hinata. She shook her head "She's the head elder of my clan..." she said worriedly. Why would Jika do this? Naruto looked back down at the girl "Anything else you can tell us, Yochi?" he asked and she brought her hand on her chin as if in thought...

"Well... she mentioned something about... her last employee had died. She said his bragging and arrogance had brought it upon him. She didn't tell me the reason of my job, but I heard a whisper or two about some 'bloodline research' and something about 'Given ultimate power'." she said, looking back at them. She wasn't trained to be a spy for anything. Her ears were more than capable of catching even soft whispers. When she wanted of course...

Both teens looked at each other wide eyed, having a conversation with their minds. So, Jika was the one pulling the strings from the very beginning. Kakari was another employee and their arranged marriage was just a way to get her out of her father's protection so they could take her away when Kakari had her out of Konoha. They must have planned to experiment on her, trying to find a new bloodline...

Hinata could feel Naruto's anger rising by the second. He was ready to rush at the Hyuuga compound and shred that woman to pieces. But fortunately, Hinata restrained him, pleading him and reassuring him that when the time was right, Jika would pay. He nodded and let it slide. He loved when she did that, take away all his anger and frustration just with a few words and her gentle touch. Yochi stood up...

"I'll be going now. Thank you, Naruto, for forgiving me. Thank you both. I won't interfere with you again. Neither will anyone else, I can promise you that" she said with an evil grin. Naruto stared at her questioningly "What do you mean?" he asked curiously. She smirked "Yamanaka Ino" she stated and both teens stared wide eyed. "She's my cousin" she added and both of them nodded, Naruto grinning while Hinata smiled.

They caught the idea. If Ino knew about it, the whole village also would in a matter of... one day? Nah, too much. "Should I inform her now?" she asked slyly and they both nodded. "Also tell her about Kyuubi's death. We need the village to know about this." he added. She jumped around happily and rushed out of the alley and towards the village, happy to gossip probably... both teens smiled to each other. They had another surprise for the village, but that was AFTER they dealt with her clan.

The teens started walking too, heading out of the alley. Naruto took a glance at the still open back door. He grinned at the sight of a confused waiter, staring at the broken bathroom door... needless to say, dinner was forgotten...

They stepped out in the street and as if on cue, two Hyuuga's appeared in front of them. They both stared wide eyed for a second at the couple, but it quickly changed in glaring, especially at Naruto...

"Hinata-sama, Hiashi-sama has been worried about you. You didn't come home for over a day, so we came to find you. But what are you doing with that... 'thing'?" he kind of whispered the last part while taking a glance at Naruto. Both teens heard him though, and Hinata had to really try in order to suppress the killing intent she felt building up. How dared they call Naruto a 'thing'? If he was a thing because of his powers, then she was too.

"That, 'thing'" she started, and both guards looked at her surprised that she heard them "Has saved my life" she added and glared at both of them. Naruto was amused that she could do that. He never thought she could, for she never had before...

"Nevertheless, Hinata-sama, Hiashi-sama wants to see you. We are ordered to..." he was cut off as Hinata raised her hand in motion for them to silence "I'd like you to return to the compound. I can take care of myself. I'll be there in a few minutes" she said formally and the guards looked at each other for a second. "Very well... Hinata-sama" the one at the left said and bowed. The other one followed in the gesture and Hinata replied with a small bow of her own. "Now go" she commanded and both men stared at each other once more for a second before hastily leaving. It wasn't much of Hinata to command...

"So, can I walk you home?" Naruto asked a rather rhetorical question. She smiled and nodded, placing her hand in his. He grinned back and they both started walking...

She doubted herself for a second. Was the Hyuuga compound really her home? Truth be told... she felt more at home when she was at Naruto's apartment, rather than when she was in the compound. The building was cold... the wood always polished and the walls always painted a boring white, every corridor and hallway looked the same and the cold faces of her clan only added in the bulge. It was like a deserted compound, only occupied by cold living statues who just commanded and obeyed...

Naruto's home was warmer, not only because it was small, but because it was. Naruto never had this damn cold mask, he never was cold. Instead, he was warm and always happy to help. Whenever she fell, he was there to help her stand. The few nights she spend with him in bed were the best of her life...

So... where was her home...?

They reached the Hyuuga compound in a matter of around half an hour of walking. They had taken their time, walking slowly, side by side with her having taken hold of his forearm. They of course, as always ignored the glares from the villagers on their way here. They both smiled at a memory...

Flashback (ten minutes before they reached the compound)

As they walked down the street in practical silence, they smiled as they saw who was coming towards them. Down the street, heading towards their direction, was...

"Hey dobe" said a smirking Sasuke. He then noticed Hinata, having taken hold of the blond's forearm. The big idea flashed in his mind almost immediately as the picture was printed in his mind. His smirk widened. Even if he smirked, Naruto knew it was his unique grin.

"Hey teme" he answered in the insult with a wide grin. Hinata giggled at their reference to each other. "So, got closer haven't we?" Sasuke asked and both of them smiled. He expected them to blush and stutter something, but whatever...

"Closer than you can imagine" Naruto whispered to himself so only Hinata could hear. Her smile widened.

"So, were are you two going now?" Sasuke asked, rather stated so not to show question in his voice. Naruto knew better "And why are you interested teme?" he asked, his grin wide as ever. Sasuke 'hmped' and looked away. "I've got nothing to do today." he said. He didn't want to tell them that Sakura was out on a solo mission, and that SHE was the reason that he had nothing to do today, rather than train. But he had spent the whole morning on that...

"You can come with us if you wish, Sasuke-san" Hinata said politely and he averted his gaze from a bunch of giggling girls towards her. He 'hmphed' "Alright. That way I can make sure the dobe won't do anything stupid." he said, pointing a finger at Naruto while looking at Hinata. She smiled while Naruto frowned 'What does he mean by that?' he asked and she giggled. "Anyway, we're heading towards Hinata's home teme. Her father wants something" Naruto said and grinned widely.

Hinata's smile faded as she looked down worriedly. Was she really going home...?

Naruto of course noticed the fade of her smile and started to worry. She didn't tell him anything mentally neither could he access her thoughts. Well, he could but they had agreed not to interfere with the privacy of each other. He remained silent, letting her keep her thoughts to herself and grinned at Sasuke who was just staring at them blankly. "Alright teme! Let's get going!" he said happily and Hinata's smile returned at the sight of his grinning face. He always had this effect on her, making her feel more secure, more strong, more... more.

Sasuke shrugged and they started walking towards the Hyuuga compound...

End Flashback

They were shot out of their little trance when Sasuke spoke up "So, are you going to knock or do the Hyuuga's communicate with 'eye contact'?" he said and smirked. Hinata nodded and walked up a step to knock the door. Naruto frowned "Oh my god! The teme has a sense of humor! I thought you lost it in the toilet or something" he said and grinned widely. Sasuke just 'hmphed' returning to his usual, no answer giving, self.

Hinata had already knocked the door and after a few seconds, it slid open, revealing... Neji.

Sasuke glared at the young Hyuuga genius. "Hyuuga" he stated. Neji seemed to notice him just then. He turned his questioning gaze from the couple to the smirking Sasuke "Uchiha..." he stated back.

"Hyuuga..."
"Uchiha"
"Hyuuga"
"Uchiha"

"Uzumaki!" Naruto got in the middle of their little glaring debate, interrupting them from the little world they had lost themselves in. The two geniuses sweat dropped, anime style. It was then that they realized that Hinata was already inside the building. Naruto, of course, was the first one to rush at her side. He fell in step with her as they walked down the hallway. She turned to look at him and smiled sweetly. He smiled widely back. In the meantime, Neji and Sasuke were following behind, taking glares at each other.

Sasuke and Neji had been some kind of rivals lately. Sasuke would usually spar with the Hyuuga genius and the match could come as a tie or one of them would win with the other one winning the next day. Naruto didn't have a problem with Neji taking Sasuke on as a rival. He would mind for that later...

As they walked down the rather empty hallways, Hinata couldn't help but shiver a little. It seemed to cold and... abandoned. It was clean of course, not a speck of dust anywhere, the wood of the floor was polished as always and the walls were painted their usual, blank, white color. She sighed. Did she really call this 'home'? Naruto's apartment was so different...

Neji had told them that Hiashi expected her at the council meeting chamber. Why...? Couldn't he just call her in his office? What was going on?

Sasuke normally wouldn't be allowed in the compound, for he was an Uchiha. But considering the fact that he was Hinata's friend and that the Uchiha clan wasn't even a threat, they let him in the chamber. The only reason he was Hinata's friend though was that he was Naruto's 'brother'. At least they considered themselves like this, though Sasuke wouldn't openly admit it. They all sat down in front of the council and Hiashi. Naruto at Hinata's left, who had Neji at her other side. Sasuke sat next to Naruto.

"Hyuuga Hinata, may I ask, why did you bring him here?" an elderly woman asked. If Hinata and the other three didn't know better, they could think she referred to Sasuke. Too bad it wasn't like this at all...

"I considered that he is required in this meeting." she stated blankly, which surprised most in the room, except the three next to her, that is. She didn't stutter in the tiniest, and her voice was blank... was this Hinata?

An elder was ready to protest, but Hiashi raised his hand in motion for everyone to silence. "Enough" he said and stared at the teens blankly. "Hinata, we would like just like to know where have you been since yesterday when you left. After we are satisfied, you and your friends may leave." he said, question not evident in his cold tone and voice. Hinata stared back, her face equally blank. It seemed that she was out for at least a day. What was she doing before it? She didn't care. What mattered, was the present...

'Satisfied? When have you been satisfied?' she said angrily in her mind, and Naruto heard it. She mustn't have realized she said it out loud in her mind for she kept staring blankly at the elders and her father. He knew what she meant...

All the time, not her father nor the elders would be satisfied with her. Kyuubi had stored the memories of their new past in their minds, so they had unlocked them to see what was different. Naruto's life was pretty much the same, except the fan girl thing. Hinata's too. Her clan despised her as a weakling. Her father thought of her as nothing. Her sister, Hanabi was considered the righteous heir. Well... she didn't care. She knew she wasn't weak, and now, she cared not to show it to her father. Her list of person that their opinion mattered was now even smaller. Not her clan, neither her father were there...

She started explaining. She remembered what had happened in her alternated past. First, she had gone out with Naruto at the Hokage tower. Afterwards, they had walks around town. When they met with Sakura, they went out for dinner. At this point, some of the elders seemed to sneer or glare at Naruto. They didn't seem to like the idea of their heiress dinning with him. Well that's good. It would be even sweeter at the end...

When the dinner was done, they had left and sat at a park. They were attacked by a group of ninjas and after her friends were gone to look for still hiding enemies, someone grabbed her from behind and took her away at an abandoned building. It was Kakari. Many gasps were heard, especially from the council. Hiashi stared emotionlessly as ever.

"And why do you presume that he kidnapped you? He could very well try to take you away from danger and hide you somewhere were no more kidnappers could find you." An elderly woman said and Hinata looked up at her "Kakari took me to an abandoned house. There was one more man there, a Hyuuga" she said. They all gasped. Hinata and Naruto were a little startled. Didn't they know about the traitor? Weren't they told?

"Weren't you told about this, honorable elders?" she asked softly. She didn't use the cold tone her clan usually did. She hated it. The elders shook their heads and glared at Hiashi. Hiashi pretended as nothing had happened "Jika-sama has taken care of him. He was a personal assistant of hers so I let her decide his punishment. If she didn't want it to be known, I wouldn't be the one to spread the news." he stated blankly. The elders nodded. Surprisingly enough, Jika wasn't in the room. Hinata sighed as she prepared to continue her speech. Now was the 'good' part.

"Kakari's kidnap attempt was in vain. Naruto-kun came in time to confront him before I could even leave his shoulder." she said and took a glance at Naruto. A smile crept on her face for a second before she turned to look emotionlessly back at the elders. They didn't deserve her emotions...

Hinata also remembered something intriguing... many of the men she fought today were Hyuuga's. Were they traitors as well? Neither the council, nor her father seemed to know about this attempt today. It must have been Jika's work, along with other Hyuuga's who wanted to be disposed of their 'weak' heir. She shook this thoughts off as the matter at hand was more important...

"Naruto-kun used his Kyuubi powers to defeat the traitor easily, while I hunted down Kakari" she said and all eyes went wide. All, except Sasuke's and Neji's of course. Neji knew about Kyuubi for a long time now. His Byakuugan had seen the red chakra, so it was more than logical that the Hyuuga genius could soon figure it out.

Naruto flashed his red eyes at the council with a grin on his face. Even Hiashi was staring wide eyed...

"You..." one of the elders started as he shook himself out of the surprise "you will leave this establishment... now" he stated and several Hyuuga guards appeared out of nowhere. They all moved towards the boy, who was now smirking.

One of them reached out his hand to grab Naruto by the shoulder but the boy just titled his head, allowing the man to look at his blood red eyes "Oh, I wouldn't do that if I were you" he said in his 'voice' as a slight cloak of the fox started rising, covering his body in a fox shaped red glitter. All the men had shivers running down their spines at the sound of the voice. It was... demonic...

"Hinata, you are hereby forbid of even getting close to this 'thing' again. You can clearly see what he can do..." he was cut off by Hinata's cold glare. No one knew the heiress could take such a look...

"I know what he is, I know what he can do, and I know I couldn't ask for more" she said and hugged Naruto, who hugged her back, glaring at the stunned council.

One of the guards approached again "Hinata-sama! Stay away from him! It's dangerous to..." he was cut off by a glare from both teens...

"Stay close to the fox? Stay close to the only one who doesn't think I'm weak? Stay close to the man I love?" she said and hugged Naruto tightly, who returned the gesture with a smile.

"Nevertheless, he is a danger. It is proven that..." one of the elders started, but Hinata could take it no more. She flashed them two seemingly empty pools of blood red...

They all stared at her wide eyed "If he is a danger, then I am too. At least for you..." she said in her own 'voice'. The council couldn't believe what they saw...

"You monster! You turned the heiress into a demon! He wants to destroy our clan!" an old elder shouted and both teens glared angrily at him, Hinata's own cloak of the fox rising. It was glittering red light in the shape of a fox that surrounded her. Her cloak began mixing with Naruto's.

"I don't give a damn about your clan. You all old hags think Hinata is weak while she's the strongest amongst you fools. Not only in power now, but in spirit as well. She has always been..." Naruto said, sending glares against the council, who all felt shivers running down their spines once more. She looked up at him and gave him a peck on the chick, making him smile. She smiled back.

"Then from now on, Hinata is no longer a Hyuuga. She will not stain the name of our clan by associating with this 'thing', much more being the same." an elder said. Hinata glared at him "Elder, I had no intention of staying in this clan from the moment I stepped in this compound today. As for staining the name of the clan, this is nearly impossible. There isn't a clean spot left for me to stain anyway" She said and kept hugging Naruto. The council glared at her "How dare you little..." before the elder could continue, Naruto was right in front of him, a Rasengan in hand "Ah, ah ah. Not wise to insult Hinata-chan now is it?" he asked sarcastically. The elder gulped. "The last one to do so was Kakari. You all remember what happened to him right? Boy, didn't he scream when his clothes were destroyed" Naruto added and laughed evilly (laughed in his 'voice' mode). Hinata joined in with a giggle of hers, sounding demonic from the mixture of her 'voice'.

"Yeah, we had fun with him. Have you got any other fool to marry Hinata off, Hyuuga-sama? We would love to pay him a visit..." Sasuke spoke for the first time, and all eyes fell on him.

"You... you were part of this?" the old man in front of Naruto asked coldly, half in disbelief. Sasuke nodded "I finished him with my Mangekyuu. The Hokage approved of that." he said and all eyes went wide once more. Neji in the meantime, was just sitting back and enjoying the show. He was a little startled at first when Hinata unlocked her powers, but he quickly calmed down, seeing no real change instead of her red chakra. If he knew Naruto well enough, this chakra wasn't a problem.

"Hinata, what do you mean that the clan is defiled? What makes you think so?" Hiashi spoke and everyone seemed a little surprised that he talked. Hinata didn't allow her red gaze to falter. Hinata sighed as Naruto returned at her side. She explained the whole situation. Jika's betrayal, the reasons behind it, the Hyuuga's who followed her cause. The elders seemed to agree.

"Anyhow, Jika will be confronted. But that doesn't change the fact that you, Hinata will no longer be a Hyuuga. Such disgrace is not acceptable in our clan." an elder said coldly, but Hinata only shrugged. "I could care less for the clan that never accepted me from the beginning. I'm sure that Hanabi will satisfy you more. She has your attitude after all, father" she said taking a glance at her father who just stared at her, emotion quite not evident in his face.

"And how would you be called now, Hinata?" he asked curiously. Hinata was a little taken aback that he had put emotion in his voice. "Uzumaki. I'd like to be called, Uzumaki" she said, her voice back to normal as she looked back at Naruto with a smile. He smiled back though a small blush was tinting his face.

"Very well. From now on, Hyuuga Hinata will be known as Uzumaki Hinata. The properties of the clan heir are hereby passed to Hyuuga Hanabi. Uzumaki Hinata will receive the 'caged bird' seal and..." Hiashi was cut off as Hinata giggled and Naruto laughed. Hiashi raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sorry, Hiashi-sama, but Hinata-chan will not take such a thing" Naruto said, his eyes and voice back to normal, along with Hinata's. "What do you mean, Uzumaki-san?" Hiashi asked coldly. Naruto laughed again.

"The caged bird seal binds the secrets of the Byakuugan, am I wrong?" Naruto asked and Hiashi nodded. The teen now grinned widely "Well, too bad Hinata doesn't have the Byakuugan!" he said cheerfully and Hinata nodded while smiling. Everyone, along with Neji and Sasuke stared wide eyed. (O.O).

"What are you talking about?" Hiashi asked finally. Hinata flashed her red eyes again and activated her Akakuugan. Everyone gasped. It was like the Byakuugan, bulked veins around her eyes and pupils appearing in the middle of the otherwise empty pools. "The Akakuugan is a trait of the Uzumaki clan from now on. The mixed power of Kyuubi no Kitsune with the Byakuugan has given me a far more enhanced sight. This is not the Byakuugan, thus I can not be sealed. That is all" Hinata stated and bowed slightly. When she rose, a smile was crept on her face. The council sighed and nodded. What she said was true. Akakuugan was different that Byakuugan, even if it was just an enhanced version but nevertheless, it was now the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan and the Hyuuga's had no right to place the seal on her.

"Leave the premises now you demons, and never step here again!" one of the elders snapped angrily and both teens glared at him with red eyes "Gladly" they said in unison and hugged each other. They both headed outside, Sasuke coming along. They kept their red eyes flashed though, which kind of made Sasuke want to flash his Sharingan. 'Show offs...' he thought as he walked behind them.

As they walked towards the gates to exit the compound, they heard the guard of the front door telling Jika that the council and Hiashi wanted to talk to her. All three teens grinned at the idea of Jika getting tortured. As if on cue, she appeared in front of them and gasped

"What is this monster doing here?" she snapped angrily, pointing a finger at Naruto. Probably, she was so startled by his red gaze that she didn't notice Hinata's own red eyes. "He's my boyfriend, Jika-sama" a tint of poison was painting the last word, and Jika quickly averted her gaze from the grinning boy to the blood red eyed Hinata "What... what has he done to you?" she asked in disbelief. Hinata smiled "Saved me" she said and all three teens walked out of the compound. Sasuke was smirking. Seeing Hyuuga's like this was a sight to behold...

"So, Hinata-chan, aren't you sad that your family kicked you out?" Naruto asked worriedly. They had both turned their eyes back to normal. Sasuke had left for the Hokage tower, excusing that he wanted to look for a mission. They both knew though, that today Sakura was coming back, and she should be there by now...

Hinata turned to look at him and smiled widely "No" she chirped. "I can finally do whatever I want! I can have my own apartment, paint it whatever color I want, even have cat!" she said and added a skip in her step

"Awww I'm allergic to cats!" Naruto whined and she giggled. "No you're not" she said and gave him a peck on the cheek, making him smile.

They kept walking down the street towards his apartment. Neji had offered to bring Hinata's belongings to Naruto's apartment. Truth is, he was more than amused and very proud that his cousin had finally stood her ground. Well, Hinata didn't have many things anyway...

Naruto looked down at the ground. She said she wanted to have her own apartment... maybe she didn't want to stay with him? He stole a glance at her and she was still skipping, looking up at the sky. He looked back at the ground as they kept walking.

"Naruto-kun..." he was shot out of his trance at the sound of her soft voice. Yep, that was Hinata for sure. He looked up at her and managed a smile. "Would you mind if I stay with you?" she asked softly once more and his smile melt into a wide grin "Of course you can stay with me!" he said and hugged her tightly. She returned the gesture though with less force. Yep, this was Naruto for sure.

They reached the door to his apartment. Naruto looked in his pocket for a set of keys, and luckily found it. Opening the door, the apartment was like always.

Now she knew, now that she saw this little apartment again, now that Naruto stood next to her and now that she could see the warm paint of the walls, the slight smell of ramen mixed with Naruto's, the warmth it radiated... she was home.

He grinned and they both walked in. Closing the door behind him, he turned around and quickly took Hinata in a deep kiss... he had missed kissing her even if he hadn't only for around a day...

When they broke apart after a few minutes, they realized that the sun had nearly faded behind the sky and weak light was falling into the room from the small windows. "Well, I guess we will tell the others tomorrow, ne?" he said and smiled at her, who nodded, giving him her own unique smile. He kissed her again...

The barely noticeable morning sunlight crept inside the bedroom from the windows. His eyelids slowly opened, trying to adjust his sight. He noticed something warm next to him... very warm. Titling his head slightly to the side, he saw the most beautiful thing in the world...

Hinata was lying right next to him, this time her head in the crook of his neck, a hand resting on his chest while a leg was lying over his own. He smiled remembering last night. How could she be perfect for him in every way? The covers hid most of their nude bodies, and he couldn't help but admire the glitter the morning sunlight gave to her pale skin (a/n: Got the idea? Good, for I want the rating to stay K:). He slowly grabbed the sheets, bringing them up to cover more of them, taking glances at her perfect curves while doing so. Covering them to the neck, her neck, for if it was over his, she would be completely under the covers, and he didn't want to miss the sight of her pretty face now did he? He snuggled closer and embraced her in his arms, feeling her slowly do the same to him in her sleep. He smiled as he rested his head on the top of her head. He smiled... her warmth was so soothing... her smell was so relaxing... her body was so soft... he was afraid that if he embraced her harder, she would brake like a fragile doll. His thoughts trailed off as he fell back in the peaceful slumber... his life not having any more worries now... it would only go for the better... he would make sure of it...

FINITO

(epilogue following)

Soulmate: By Your Side: Epilogue
(5 months after Hinata was kicked out of her clan)

"Naruto you baka! Hurry up!" Yelled a frustrated Sakura at an approaching Naruto "Sorry Sakura-chan! I got lost in the road of life and..." he knew the lame 'Kakashi' excuse didn't work, for Sakura glared at him angrily "No time for excuses you baka! Go in there now!" she snapped angrily and he nodded. Standing straight and patting any dirt from his kimono, he opened the doors of the church (a/n I don't know if they use churches in Japan, so as a Christian, I'm placing my own religion's building)

Entering, he quickly headed down the small hallway towards the main chamber were the ceremony would take place. Opening the door, he found Shikamaru, Sasuke and Kiba waiting "Dobe, you're late" Sasuke stated and Shikamaru only nodded in agreement "Well, not entirely. The ceremony will start in a few minutes!" Kiba said happily and Naruto nodded. He was glad he wasn't late... in his own marriage!

Walking up the aisle, he stood before the former Hokage, Tsunade of the Sannin, who as the former Hokage and as his mother would marry him to the chosen woman.

(a/n I'm not really familiar with marriages)

After a few more minutes, the ceremony started. Naruto turned around to the doors behind him, waiting for the woman of his life to step through the door and into the chamber. His heart raced as the door slowly slid open. In the chamber entered...

Hyuuga Hiashi was the first to enter the chamber. After a second or two, being satisfied at the pained and shocked look on Naruto's face, he motioned the one who followed him to enter the room. Slowly, a young woman entered, dressed in a lavender bride dress, her long ink-blue hair falling freely down her back, her hands holding a banquet with lavender and white colored flowers, her cheeks painted with a slight red from the makeup, her smile heart melting, her lavender eyes emitting everything he wanted...

His heart skipped a beat. He thought she wouldn't get more beautiful, yet she kept surprising him. She slowly walked towards him, her hand holding her father's forearm. Hiashi delivered her to the aisle and let her stand beside Naruto, a smile painting his face. Hiashi was more than proud of his daughter. She had become the strong person she always wanted to be, and all this thanks to the blond man next to her... (a/n remember, he didn't protest about their relationship at the council meeting!xD)

Hinata would have her former family's name in order to properly get through the marriage. Hiashi also gladly agreed in this, while some from the council protested, a glare from him was enough to silence them. They couldn't easily forget what he had done to Jika after she confessed her crimes... nope no one wanted to ever think about it again. (a/n I'll leave your own imagination work on this one:)

Hinata stood beside Naruto as the ceremony officially began. She took a glance at him, and blushed slightly, though it wasn't noticeable under the makeup. He was more than handsome in his formal Kimono. a white one, sparkling golden flames at the bottom with the mark of the Uzumaki clan at his back... the head of a fox lying within a delicate circle, nine tails seeming to swirl around it. They both took a glance at the audience behind them as Tsunade kept on with the boring part of the story. Ino and Sakura were sitting next to each other, Sakura having Sasuke next to her, an arm of his over her shoulder while Ino had Shikamaru's hand over her own shoulder. Both girls were allowing a few tears of happiness to fall down their faces. Shikamaru and Sasuke just smiled at them.

Chouji was surprisingly not eating. Instead, he sat at his sit, having a girl of around his size next to him. He was smiling along with his 'fiance'.

Neji was sitting between Hiashi and Tenten, all three smiling at the couple.

Gai and Lee were hugging each other and cried waterfalls...

Kiba and Shino just nodded in approval when Hinata's glance fell on them. She smiled back. Shino didn't wear his usual coat, instead he had a black long sleeved t-shirt, wearing matching pants with his trademark sunglasses. Kiba also wore something more formal for the day. They were both smiling widely...

"Your vows, please" Tsunade said formally. Both of them nodded. Naruto took out a delicate golden ring, a single silver line running in the middle. He gently took Hinata's hand in his

"Hyuuga Hinata, you were, and are, the light in the darkness of my life. I don't know what I did to deserve you. I would gladly spend the rest of my life with you, and I would die before I see you harmed" he said and gently slid the ring in her ring finger. He looked at her and smiled, and she smiled back. She took another ring that looked exactly like the one he had given her, and lifted his hand with her own smaller one

"Uzumaki Naruto, you have always been the inspiration of my life. I wish I would approach you sooner, be there for you sooner. Everyone made me believe I was nothing, yet you came and told me I was something, and I believed you, and because I did so, now I can see it was and it is true. Thank you" she said and smiled warmly. He returned it with his own unique, reserved for her sincere smile. She slowly slid the ring in his own ring finger. They both turned to look at Tsunade who smiled at both of them.

"So, Uzumaki Naruto, do you accept this woman to be your wife, in good and bad, in health and sickness, till death forces you apart?" she said formally. Naruto smiled again. He knew that even the last one couldn't do the trick... at least not completely. "I do" he answered, but he wished he could say something more, though no words could exactly describe his need to be next to her, not wanting to miss a thing. Tsunade turned at a smiling Hinata

"And you, Hyuuga Hinata, do you accept this man to be your husband, in good and bad, in health and sickness, till death forces you apart?" she asked formally once more. Hinata's smile never faltered, and everyone could swear that such a smile had never painted her face in the years they knew her.

"I do"

Tsunade gave both of them a last smile before announcing the end of the ceremony "Very well. Since there are no objections..." she glared angrily at a Hyuuga elder who was about to protest, but he knew better than to defile Tsunade's inhuman strength. "I hereby pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the pride" she said, the last sentence pointed to Naruto of course. He smiled and averted his gaze from his mother to the woman of his dreams. She was smiling back. He leaned closer, and so did she

'I want to always be there, Hina-chan' he said mentally, his face now a few inches away

'I want to always be there too, Naruto-kun' she answered, and now their lips were merely an inch away

Then they whispered in each other's mouth something they should have done long ago. Something that now, even death could not stop. He would always be there, she would always be there... their lips met in the best kiss they ever had...

"By your side..."

A/N: The first fanfic I ever wrote... finally finished... the world is strange, no? I bask in the glory of its completion and will forever remember it. Soulmate: By Your Side will forever be the first stepping stone I really took in the world of writing.

If you're reading this and you've liked the way I write, please make do and take a look at Towards the Heaven and The Ashbringer: Shinobi of the Light, both stories I'm currently working on. Constructive criticism helps ^^

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