AN: Okay kind of been thinking about this idea for a bit as I've been reading through Naruto fanfics. I have yet to really see this done to any real affect. This is obviously an AU where Hinata is well... bad ass kunoichi who will beat the shit out of you if you mess with her. A concept I rather like for the timid shy girl. I could totally have seen her going this route if she had finally just snapped at her father during a training session. Anyways this will be alot of Naruto x Hinata but I think i'll work in some other pairings as well and spend a couple chapters on those relationships when they develop. I also plan to throw a nice twist in the plot here and there and may put my other stories on hiatus since I'm enjoying the concept of this idea so much. Anyways tell me what you all think so far and yes Hinata is a bit older than the rookie 9 because well. I think it works out better that way.

The eyes were boring into her soul. Those calculated emotionless white eyes of her father that were always measuring her worth and finding her continually unworthy of her title as heiress. As she sparred him as she did during their daily sessions his look of disappointment in his eyes never left the longer she was there. He finally voiced his opinion.

"You are weak, you lack the drive to be what a clan head needs to be. You will never be anything but a disappointment and failure doomed to be serving in the branch family." His voice was full of disappointment and venom.

She knew why he had grown so cold to her. She had been too weak that it had cost him his brother because of the kidnapping attempt and lightening country. She also was a spitting image of her mother which made him keep his distance in order to not be reminded of his dearly departed wife. She knew her father once held a warm side but it had been driven behind a wall of coldness in order to do his duty as clan head because in his mind that's all he had left.

Finally seven year old Hinata just snapped not caring it was her father. The way he treated her was below the dirt he walked on and she had at one time been compared to Itachi. She had been well on her way to meeting if not beating his progress when their mother had perished and her world had crumbled. Her world was spiraling in the gutter she might as well take one of the one's responsible for her crumbling world.

She could tell her eyes were sharpening as his tenketsus were becoming clear and defined. Her body began to move on it's own in her fury. The surprised expression crossing her fathers face for a instant before being wiped clean as he began to move to counter her strikes. She close off a portion of his torso and left arm before she felt her entire body surge with pain then went numb as her body would no longer follow her commands as she tried to get up. She had studied the brief theory of this technique before she was considered unworthy. It was the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms that was the prized offensive jutsu of her clan. In the right hands it could be deadly in well controlled it could be used to merely incapacitate an opponent.

Her father's head came into a view looking over her fallen form.

"You must learn control or you will forever be a failure. Perhaps there is hope. You will not be able to move for the next few hours I will have an attendant take you to your room so you may rest. I expect better tomorrow."

Okay not exactly praise. It at least the way he said it he had been almost proud to have had to use the technique on her. She was not the best at reading people but she could have sworn the undertone in his voice was of pride.

It had been nearly five years since that day and Hinata had changed considerably. She had taken that fury she had unleashed at her father and had done exactly as he had said controlled it into a quiet roar that she would use when in training against him. She had changed that day she had become as some would say more Hyuuga like. She became calm and calculated keeping the blank mask in order to never allow her emotions to be read by her clansmen. She was turning into the heiress they had requested her. She was now in ANBU after making chunin at age 11 just behind Itachi. She went by Mouse and the irony of that had not escaped her when it was assigned to her.

She was now fourteen and looking after nine year old by the name of Uzumaki Naruto. It was well known in the ANBU the rookie's usually got the job of watching him from time to time as a favor or test of loyalty to being able to obey the Hokage's orders. The boy was the village pariah and as such the Hokage seemed to go out of his way to make amends for his village's mistreatment of the boy. The few times Hinata had gotten the duty of following the boy she realized he was nothing more than that. Just a boy who was neglected by the village and scorned for no visible reason other than he craved attention and acknowledgement. She had occasionally seen a teacher at the Academy slip on their duty to properly train their students when it came the boy and to Hinata that hit a sore spot. Not long ago she had been the one struggling within her family and this boy carried the same drive she had. He however at times let his mask slip when he thought he was alone he wore a mask of happy and exuberant while she was forced to put a mask of cold indifference to many. She had buried that shy innocent little girl and became the kunoichi and genius her family strived to produce. She had not been as narrow sited however as she had augmented her training in ANBU to include heretic teaching such as elemental manipulation and kenjutsu. She found she was deadly with the standard ninjaten. The fluid but quick motions of the Jyuuken had helped her in that area along with her flexibility. She had been training with Yugao Uzuki as they were both climbing the ranks as distinguished ANBU members. Uzuki-san had made captain while she was still a lieutenant however she was revered for being on the caliber of Itachi and almost as cold at times.

She brought herself out of her musings only to find her target had disappeared. 'Shit not good. Hokage-sama is going to kill me if something happens to him while I'm on watch.' Hinata began to scan the village with her Byakugan. It took a while because she had at first passed but she had gone back to the large crowd that was gathering and found him in the middle being taunted and bullied. The shy innocent girl hated to see such a thing happen and it made her blood boil. She raced towards the crowd while calling for assistance seeing weapons hidden on many of the people that had been hanging back. Finally one had drawn it thinking ANBU weren't coming. He moved with precision that Hinata could only guess to be chunin level and moved on Naruto. The poor boy never stood a chance. He took the kunai in the left lung she watched as it pierced through his ribs. She had barreled into the crowd from a nearby roof and as she came to land she severed the guy's arm off just above the wrist. The crowd was silent for only a moment before many of them drew weapons and pointed them at the lone ANBU. Hinata merely assumed her a Jyuuken stance. Her silent killing technique that her water affinity had made possible was not suitable for such an engagement. She would have to rely on her family's style with so many opponents.

The crowd surged forwards with cries for the demon to be slain as well as for her crime of defending such a monster.

They were met with the Hyuuga's heavenly spin as they were tossed aside from the backlash and thrown like rag dolls. Hinata had to keep it up for several minutes draining her chakra. She stopped to see some stragglers standing and preparing for another go only to be stopped as a squad of reinforcements came into view suddenly lead by the Hokage himself. The elderly leader took in the scene with a calculated eye forged from years of experience in war. His eyes scanned over many of the patrons that had been in the crowd as well as Hinata as she was regaining her breath from the slight drain and adrenaline that was still heightening her senses. His eyes fell upon the boy's fallen form and Hinata swore the surrounding air dropped several degrees as he spotted the small pool of blood under the boy. His eyes snapped back upon Hinata already displaying the unasked question. How did this happen? Hinata for a moment had to gather herself and she knew the fury the Hokage would bring upon her for such a screw up. She had succeeded for so long but ultimately was a failure.

The Hokage seeing her down trodden expression and the urgency of the matter took control and had Naruto carried to the hospital for treatment while the rest of the ANBU rounded up the patrons who had participated in the crowd along with the man who had his arm severed.

Once all had been done Hinata still stood there in the street with the Hokage next to her. She was unwilling to make eye contact for fear of what lay within those eyes. The Hokage had been the father or grandfather she never had. At times cold to her when it was a mission briefing but always full of praise and warmth when off duty or allowed. She had worshipped the man since joining ANBU because of what he offered her and the kind heart he always showed her. Now she knew she had not deserved any of that because on a simple mission he had asked of her she had completely failed.

The silence between them was uncomfortable to say the least. She awaited his reprimand only to feel a soft hand on her shoulder for comfort. Her head snapped to meet his gaze. His face was still blank to not let out any emotions he was feeling at the moment which was probably a wide range but she saw his true age as the regrets he had about Naruto had surfaced but at the forefront was forgiveness within his aged eyes. "You did well Hinata. Do not fault yourself for what happen it was unfortunate but not unexpected. If you need medical attention see that you make a trip to the hospital if not take a break and enjoy the family."

The Hokage turned to leave towards the hospital but Hinata's voice stopped him. "Hokage-sama." The Hokage stopped and turned his head back. "I would like to know if Naruto-san pulls threw."

The Hokage gave a quick nod before resuming his journey to the hospital to watch over his ward. He mind full of the heavy burden the boy was forced to live with and his failures to ease them.

Hinata made her way to her home in order to plan to make up her failure to the young boy regardless if the Hokage felt she failed him or not. She was already planning on starting it simple just getting know the boy even though she already slightly felt she did from his occasional visits to the Hokage's office while she was the Hokage's escort detail as well as the job of watching over the boy.

Naruto groaned as he slowly returned to the land of the living. He could already hear voices within his room. His groan apparently had attracted the attention of the voices because they quieted down. He opened his eyes to see a beautiful girl looking down at him with concern and worry in her eyes but her face was blank as ever. The eyes were white with a light tent of purple to them given them an ethereal glow almost. He came to two conclusions he was dead and she was an angel or he was so doped up on drugs he was seeing things. He had recognized the old man's voice right off so he addressed him.

"Hey old man… am I dead?"

The Hokage had to chuckle at that question as he saw the confusion on Naruto's face when he had seen Hinata. "No, Naruto you are very much alive."

"Then they must of really given me something good for the pain cause I think I'm seeing an angel watching over me." Naruto said as he started to rub his eyes.

Hinata despite her self control had yet to be compared to an angel by anyone and couldn't hold the small blush that rushed to her face.

Once Naruto got done rubbing his eyes he saw she his angle was still there. She was close enough to touch so he did what he thought best to find out what was going on. He reached out and pinched her on the upper arm. Hinata reacted in kind with small "ouch."

Ignoring the glare thrown at him from Hinata he turned to the Hokage. "Holy crap, she's real old man!"

Hinata had to suppress the urge to scream "Kawaii" and glomp him. She settled for a soft giggle as she placed her hand over her mouth.

This brought Naruto's piercing blue eyes back to her. He gave her a once over from head to toe. She was wearing for the most part the normal Hyuuga robes since she wasn't on duty the only change from the traditional white and grays is that she had added some lavender to her robes. Although subtle to many it was considered rebellious to a number of members of the Hyuuga clan.

"As flattering as your complement is Naruto-san I'm merely a friend of the Hokage who wished to make sure you were okay after what happened not an angel. Oh by the way Naruto-san I am Hyuuga Hinata." Hinata greeted.

Naruto grinned and scratched the back off his head while giving a nervous chuckle. "Sorry about pinching you I didn't think you were real. You're not mad are you?" Naruto drove the chance of that being possible by making sure his eyes misted over just slightly while pushing his lip out with a small tremble as if ready to cry. It was the dreaded Puppy Dog Eyes no Jutsu and no kunoichi could resist it from anyone of a young age! Naruto's bright blue eyes maximized its effectiveness to the fullest. Hinata had no chance and she nearly lost her composer.

"N-no Naruto-san I'm not mad at all. I found your reaction rather… cute." Hinata's slight stutter at the beginning almost brought a scowl to her face. She had worked hard to get rid of it and within five minutes of talking to this boy it had already returned.

Naruto returned to normal and turned his attention upon the aged Hokage once again. "So old man when can I get out of here?"

"Whenever you feel like it the medical staff gave you a clear bill of health this morning. Unfortunately since I was with you most of last evening and the night I must return to the office to catch up. Hinata has agreed to make sure you make it home safely." The Hokage said.

Hinata had to catch herself from starring at Naruto. The kid had healed from a severe wound over night! "Naruto-san could you excuse us one moment." Hinata motioned for the Hokage to follow her out into the hallway.

The Hokage was perplexed for only a moment before he realized what she had noticed. Oh the joy of coming up with a good excuse for this.

"Hokage-sama I was hoping you would be willing to explain how Naruto-san was able to heal over night from a severe laceration that punctured his lung." Hinata kindly requested the answer that eluded her.

Hinata had an innate talent to demand things but make them seem as if she was being nice when going about doing it. It fascinated the Hokage sometimes. She obviously wanted an answer.

"The puncture wound I was told was not nearly as bad as was first suspected. I was told that he kunai deflected off a bone causing the cut to be considerably shallow and did not puncture the lung." The Hokage hoped she bought it although Hyuugas were known for being to tell when someone was lying even from someone so practiced as Sarutobi.

Hinata eyed him for the longest time. She slowly nodded after a moment apparently satisfied with the answer or figured if he was not forthcoming up front it was none of her concern. She was a good soldier and with that was being able to keep her mouth shut when needed as well as knowing when not to pry.

"If that's all let's not keep Naruto-kun waiting." The Hokage said as he gestured for them to return to the room.

Soon enough Hinata was escorting Naruto home while the Hokage returned to his duties after wishing them a good afternoon and also giving Naruto a voucher for a free meal at Ichiraku's Ramen. Hinata was a little surprised at how much the simple gift lifted the boy's spirit. She knew he had a liking for the meal from his visits with the Hokage but nothing beyond that. Naruto after they walked for a bit seemed to have a question on his mind, but he seemed hesitant to ask.

"What is it Naruto-san?" Hinata encouraged him to ask since he seemed so hesitant, which was not a common site to see from the boy.

"Tenshi-chan why are you being so nice? If you don't want to answer that's fine and all." Naruto seemed to ramble after that for a bit before he finally said he'd be quiet since Hinata had not answered yet. Hinata found it kind of cute in the way he had asked and also sad in another considering he had asked the question at all since he probably had few acts of kindness such as simply being walked home from the hospital from anyone other than the Hokage. She had not missed the nickname he had given her.

"Because I see what the Hokage sees in you. I happen to agree with him." Hinata didn't elaborate further. She knew there was a piece to the puzzle she had yet to find out but she knew the Hokage sometimes treated Naruto as a grandfather would treat one of his grandchildren and Naruto enjoyed it immensely.

Naruto for the most part stayed silent after that small question accepting her answer since the old man had trusted her and she seemed to trust the old man. The Hokage had become weary of any one seemed to take an interest in Naruto after several instances Naruto could only vaguely remember now when he was younger and several people had tried to gain his trust only to hurt him.

After a little while longer Hinata broke the small silence that had set upon them. "Naruto-san, Sarutobi-sama told me you were trying to become a ninja and are attending the academy. How is that coming along?"

Naruto scrunched his face up as if he had eaten something sour. "It's… fine." Hinata could see he didn't want to talk about it for some reason.

Hinata kept her face impassive but inwardly she was disappointed the boy didn't want to talk about it.

"If you are having difficulty on anything I could try and help you." Hinata offered seeing if the boy would open up a little.

"Really? Cool thanks Tenshi-chan!" Naruto enthusiastically yelled. Then he stopped for a second as if something dawned on him. "Tenshi-chan you know how to be a ninja?"

Hinata couldn't suppress the giggle that escaped her lips as she tried to cover mouth to hold it in. Once she regained her composure. "Hai, Naruto-san I know a few things about being a ninja. My clan is required to excel in such an area after all."

They were nearing Naruto's apartment building in a section of Konoha that was less reputable and many avoided.

They started up the steps however they were halted when the landlord came out to greet the Hyuuga heiress. He was an elderly gentleman who had fought alongside the honorable Hokage until he was forced into civilian life do to his crippled leg. Hinata could tell the man was proud, but also humble and was honoring his friendship with the Hokage by allowing the boy to stay in the building. He took the Hyuuga aside a little to get out of earshot.

"I know the place doesn't look like much, but with all my tenants leaving I can barely maintain the necessities for myself and the boy there. Please don't think ill of the boy for where he lives Hyuuga-sama some of us are not as fortunate to have such a blessed existence." Hinata merely nodded in understanding somewhat touched the landlord seemed to actually care about the boy. Although his insinuation that she had a blessed existence didn't set well with her. She had many burdens and hardships to face herself however compared to the young boy she supposed she did have a life that was better in many ways.

They made their way to Naruto's apartment. He invited her in for some drinks if she wanted. He seemed nervous about inviting her in it seemed.

The home that greeted her was far from anything that the Hyuuga had. Empty ramen bowls were strewn about on the counter and the tables and the furniture had definitely seen better days. His coffee table in front of his make shift couch had only three solid legs and the fourth was only half a leg propped up on a somewhat rusted bucket. Several cracks lined the walls mostly covered by posters that covered the walls. Hinata didn't let her mask fall an ounce but it took considerable effort not to crack. The wood paneling that bordered the bottom of the walls seemed to be falling off exposing in some areas where even dry wall wasn't present allowing a clear view of the rusted pipes ready to burst. She frowned at how bad Naruto's living conditions are and apparently he saw as well.

"It's not so bad Tenshi-chan I get a nice view of the monument as well as being able to see most of Konoha from here." Naruto said in defense of his apartments failing conditions.

Hinata quickly caught her slip and put on a small smile and nodded at Naruto. "It is a lovely home Naruto-san, but clearly could use some work." She was starting to brain storm how she could improve his living conditions. Being the Hyuuga heiress did have its advantages so long as her father would approve of her expenditures and she was able to produce valid reasons for them.

Naruto went to fix them some tea upon her request. While he was off doing so she moved to clean some of the Ramen bowls in the nearby trashcan she had spotted at the end of the counter. She spotted his textbooks that were issued to him from the academy to all students and frowned at how decrepit the books looked. She opened one to find many missing pages when flipping throw it. An entire chapter was missing on basic chakra theory too. She moved to the others and found the mathematics text book was in just as poor a shape and several others.

She called for Naruto who came in with a cup for tea for each of them.

"Were these textbooks like this when the academy issued them to you?" Hinata asked.

Naruto eyed the textbooks for a second before giving a small nod.

Hinata frowned at that. "The academy isn't going fine is it?" Hinata kept a gentle tone with Naruto.

Naruto just answered with a small shake of his head as he looked down.

Hinata really already knew this. She could see but had chosen to ignore it because she had been dealing with her own life's turmoil and didn't want to stick her neck out like any of the other ninja.

"Naruto-san, I need to go and take care of some things." Hinata walked over to Naruto and gave him a hug. The boy stiffened in her embrace. "I promise you Naruto-san things will get better. Thank you for the tea."

Naruto just stood there stunned as he watched Hinata leave with a face that screamed woman on a mission don't fuck with me.

AN: PLEASE please let me know what you think. Read and review. Also Hinata I'm going to try and have a meld of the cold Hyuuga personality while still showing the shy and timid girl she is in cannon from time to time.