Naruto Prince of Lions (Chapter three) Part one

*Last time Naruto and the others found out that not only does Naruto have family that is alive and well but Naruto has also found out about the impending invasion from the sound village. But the problem is the information came from a certain ninja that Naruto and the others have been trying to bring home and that information caused Naruto to pass out once again. And while Naruto is passed out he has a flashback about a couple of old feline friends that were with him for a short time and saved him from something that not even the Third Hokage knew about. Now let's join our friend as he travels down memory lane….

(Years ago when Naruto was six years old)

We find our young hero currently running through the forest trying to escape something that for once in his short lived life was not the hatred of the villagers.

'Where did these guys come from and why do they want to get rid of me?' Not wanting to stop and find out the reason Naruto kept running until he found himself trapped by a dead-end of boulders and fallen dead trees.

"Well, well, well what do we have here? It would seem that our prey has no means of escape and is literally backed into a corner." One of the men that was chasing Naruto was carrying something that looked like a scythe only a lot bigger with many edges that could tear him apart.

"Yes and now we can finally get rid of the last lion summoner before its too late for us."

Naruto for his part was too scared to try and figure out what they were talking about and was more worried about never reaching his dream of being Hokage. So he did what he always did in a time like this; he said a silent prayer to anyone that might hear him.

'Please somebody, anybody help me. I don't know what I did wrong to make everyone hate but please just help me and I promise to make amends for whatever I did.' Naruto then began to cry as the man with the scythe got closer to him and then closed his eyes so he wouldn't have to see himself get tortured.

As the man with the scythe came closer there was a distinct sound of growling in the area. Which was getting louder and louder until suddenly the forest itself grew silent; so silent that not even the forest animals moved and spoke.

"Well my dear sister it would seem that we found the new heir. And it would also seem that we have finally found the ones responsible for killing our brothers and sisters!" The three men that were chasing Naruto heard the one voice that sent a chill down their spines. Then they heard another that confirmed that they were dead meat.

"Yes and it would seem that now is the time to pay our debt to our former mistress." Before the men could run or anything, they were pounced and destroyed before a person could blink by whatever spoke.

Once the noise settled and everything was quiet Naruto heard the birds and animals speaking to one another as if nothing happened. Then Naruto lifted his head and was shocked to see a female lioness so close to him and giving him something that he had not received by anyone besides the Third Hokage and the owner of his favorite Ramen shop, a warm and gentle smile.

"Now don't worry little one, my sister and I won't hurt you; in fact we are here to watch over you. You see we have been looking for you for a long time little one and we are very happy to see you. Now I know you're confused and frightened but believe me we won't hurt you. Now I know you must be full of questions, but right now we need to get you out of here for two reasons; one I don't think you need to be around a rotting corpse and two it's about to rain and we wouldn't want you getting sick now would we," Naruto then saw the lioness kneel down before him before turning his way, "Now little one climb on and hold onto me tightly cause you don't want to fall off." Naruto went by the talking lioness ever so slowly not trusting said animal completely but knew she was right. The sight of a rotting decaying corpse was not something a six year old should see and he could hear and smell the rain in the air. So Naruto took a deep breath and climbed on the kneeling lioness and noticed that she was true to her word about not hurting him. For once in Naruto's life he felt safe and cared for and knew that nothing bad would happen to him. Once Naruto was safely on the lioness's back she rose slowly and turned her head to give him a quick wink and lick on the cheek to assure him that he was safe with them. And with that they leapt into the air and began to run towards shelter.

Naruto for his part did what he was told and held on. Said lioness was going a little too fast for him and the sudden increase in speed frightened him a little. But he enjoyed the ride as he saw many trees pass by them as they went by them at speeds that Naruto didn't know a lioness had.

It took about twenty minutes before they reached shelter from the storm that was right behind them. The shelter that they chose was a giant tree that was as big as it was wide. It was also protected by a special barrier to hide it from wolves, tigers, and anything else that would come and start trouble.

(AN. Think of Rafiki's tree from the lion king only two times bigger and with more leaves.)

Once they were close to a low hanging branch the lionesses extended their sharp claws and began walk on the branch with grace and ease that belonged only to a lion. Naruto just stared at the huge tree and wondered why no one from the village knew about this place.

While they were walking, Naruto began to notice that their claws had hints of chakra on the tips along with the bottom of their paws. Naruto thought it was to help them stay balanced on the branches but then he saw special signs on some of the bark that were similar to the marks on their paws. But Naruto was even more surprised when they got to the center of the tree.

The very center of the tree was three times the size of a normal living area but for some odd reason he felt cozy and protected; something he hadn't felt in his short life. It was like someone had lived here before and was made to fit quite a few people. As Naruto was looking around he noticed that the lioness that he was riding on had stopped and knelt down to let him hop off.

"Well, it looks like we beat the storm and a good thing too it looks like it's going to be a long storm. Now all we have to do is wait it out. And while we do that, we can introduce ourselves to you and hopefully clear up any questions that you might have." One lioness then grabbed a stone bowel filled with wild berries while the other grabbed a huge scroll and sat down in front of Naruto.

"Before anything else you must eat little one. All that running must have made you hungry." Naruto then took the bowel from her and kindly thanked her and was about to eat when he stopped.

"Umm…before I eat I think we should tell each other our names so I know who to thank and who I'm talking to before the day is through." Naruto heard both lionesses laugh before they began to speak again.

"Of course little one; *AHEM* well for starters my name is Artemis. I am named after a goddess who watched over the forest and protected all of it's inhabitants. My light brown fur allows me to blend into my surroundings and stalk my prey." Naruto then turned to the second lioness as she began to speak.

"And my name little one is Athena. I am named after a goddess who was well known for her wisdom and tactical battle skills." As soon as Athena introduced herself, both her and Artemis bowed before Naruto.

"Now then why don't you tell us what your name might be little one before we take you back home? It would seem that the storm has died down a bit." Athena then noticed that Naruto had finished the berries that he was given before speaking his answer.

"Well my name is Naruto Uzumaki and I'm grateful that you saved me but who were those guys that were chasing me in the first place. They didn't look like they were from here or any other ninja village." Naruto noticed that Artemis was looking out into the ever raging storm and tensed ever now and then.

"And it's a pleasure to finally meet you Naruto. We are happy that you were unharmed now as for those men that were chasing you, well the only thing that I can guess is they were hired hit-men that were sent here by enemies of our former master to find and kill you." Athena then saw Naruto put his head down and began to shake with fear.

"Why…why does everyone hate me so much? What did I ever do to deserve this hatred from not just those guys but from almost the whole village and I don't even know why they hate me." Naruto then began to cry as he let all of his fears and frustrations out. Naruto then felt Athena nuzzle her head into Naruto's small body and was surprised when he latched onto her neck and continued to cry. Athena let the boy continue to take comfort within her fur as she began to softly growl that was similar to a purr to calm him.

After a few minutes Naruto began to calm down and surprisingly the storm began to wane as well. But not without Artemis picking up the smell of some suspicious characters heading this way at this very moment.

"Artemis what has you so tense my sister and why do you look as though you're ready to kill someone," It was then that Athena then noticed the scent of someone that she's been looking for in the past few years and was thinking of sinking her claws into their face.

"So he's finally figured out that we're still alive, took him long enough," Athena then turned to Naruto who was looking at them with a confused look on his face.

"Naruto could you do me a favor and show me your hand real quick," Athena saw Naruto nod his head yes and extended his right hand. As Naruto did that, Athena unrolled the giant scroll and laid it before them.

"Now Naruto listen to me and listen to me well, although our time was short my sister and I are very happy that we've finally found you. It may be a long time before we see each other again but know that when we do see each other it will be a happy occasion. Now Naruto I need you to put hand on one of my claws and I need you to sign your name in your blood along with your finger prints." As Naruto did that he began to wonder what was going on and why did they have that big contract.

"Okay but what is this thing that I'm signing anyway. And who are all these other names on here?" As Naruto finished writing his name he saw Athena roll up the giant scroll as Artemis knelt down beside Naruto who had yet to stop looking out onto the horizon.

"I think now would be a good time to get you back home little one. I sense a strong killing intent heading this way and it's not alone. We have to move…now." Artemis then let Naruto climb on her back and once he was safe and secure turned to her sister to see if she was ready. Once Athena had the scroll in place she gave Artemis a nod and began to leap down the giant tree branches to the ground, where once there they began to make for the village. When Athena came up to both of them she put her forehead on Naruto's and rubbed it in a manner that she would her own cub then looked into his eyes before saying,

"Little one even though our time together has been short, I am proud and honored to have met you. As soon as we get you home, my sister and I will visit with the Hokage and let him know what is going on but for now you must promise my sister and I that you will not let a soul know about that group of fighters that you saw earlier. If anyone found out who they really were then the whole world would be in danger. Now we must hurry before it's too late. Now Naruto you hold on to Artemis and hold on very tightly." And with that they both leapt into the air and began leaping through the trees and in the direction of the Leaf village keeping a close eye on their unwanted guest.

'So I was right they do know who he is and who his mother was. We have to find the Hokage and deliver both Naruto and this scroll to him and fast.' Athena then noticed something fly past both of them and embedded itself in the tree trunk in front of them.

"Artemis we should be near the village gate soon! Once we get in make for the Hokage and guard Naruto! I think I know who is behind this and if I'm right it's that damn Anbu Root. I'll be right behind you all the way. Now my dear sister GO!" Artemis then leapt into the air with Naruto safely on her back towards the Hokage while she turned back and faced her so called enemy.

"So I was right it was you that was chasing us and it was you who sent those assassins to kill Naruto. You are nothing but a sad evil man, Danzo. To think you would align yourself with them and willingly sell your soul is beyond low even for you." Athena then pumped chakra into her claws and took a stance to fight off the monsters that were surrounding her. And in a swirl of power and wind, Athena took down all of her assailants and went to catch up with her sister who had just made it to the Thirds' office.

Meanwhile Artemis was inside the Hokage's office with a frightened and confused Naruto who was put under a heavy sleeping genjutsu to knock him out. But as Naruto was about to pass out he could hear Artemis saying something and Athena appear in the room looking like she was fighting several Anbu but everything was getting fuzzy and Naruto could hear the faint sound of his name before he felt a sharp pain in his neck and pass out.

"Naruto-kun please open your eyes Naruto-kun, please wake up!" Hinata was frantic once Naruto hit the ground and hard.

"Hinata-sama please you must calm yourself before you pass out again. Going into hysterics won't help the fool." Neji then lifted the passed out Orange Ninja and placed him on the couch while Tsunade went to examine him. All the while trying to keep her temper in check after hearing that the very rouge that almost killed a good portion of her ninja including Naruto several times was none other than Sasuke Uchiha.

"You know I'm trying very hard at the moment to not kill you for saying that. But why in the world would Sasuke help you let alone help the village he hates." Tsunade then stood up and faced Azula with fury in her eyes.

"I can understand that my godson has done many things that he will have to work a life time to atone for but he himself was tricked by a group of bandits who are still running around in the world. Apparently they said something to Sasuke that made him believe that he would be better off outside the village and he would only fulfill his destiny if he followed Orochimaru. Of course when I met up with Sasuke I had to knock some sense into him and remind him of the important lesson that I taught his brother years ago. Unfortunately Itachi didn't get the message I gave him and well you can guess what happened after that. But now I have another question for you my lady. Did the Third happen to keep any summoning scroll that had the symbol for lion on it or my family's last name hidden anywhere in this building?" Azula saw Tsunade think for a minute before she dashed out of her office to another room and reappear in two minutes with said scroll in hand.

Meanwhile Naruto was starting to come around thanks to Nila and her licking his face while she was nudging him with her cold wet nose.

"Okay, okay I'm up now; stop the licking please…*groan* what the heck happened this time?" Naruto then felt the hand of Hinata on his shoulder helping him stand up while holding onto him to make certain he didn't lose his balance.

"Well Naruto-kun you passed out but everything's okay, for now anyway. Are you sure that you're alright?" Hinata saw nothing but hope in her love's eyes and knew that he would be fine. And it was true for he was playing with Nila and the other lion that was rubbing it's head on his leg that belonged to Iroh. He was a big lion too with a long main of blue that reminded him of a flowing river and fur so white it reminded him of fresh fallen snow in winter. But what was the most stunning feature on this wonderful creature were his blue eyes, they were like two jewels that shone in the sun.

"Hey come on Hinata this is me you're talking to. Nothing can keep me down and besides this gives me the perfect chance to finally find out more about my family. And while we're at it I can finally knock some sense into Sasuke-teme for all the stuff that he's done. But first things first, there's something that I need to find out." Naruto then turned to Tsunade and Azula who had summoned another lion, this time a male into the room that looked very similar to Nila only he had a mane of red hair mixed with orange. But Naruto just dismissed this and went back to talking to Hinata and playing with the lions who seemed fascinated by both him and Hinata for some odd reason. So while Naruto hung out with them, Azula continued her chat with the Fifth Hokage.

"Now as I was saying Tsunade, you and I both know that the Third, may his soul rest in peace, had many scrolls hidden away somewhere and one of those scrolls must contain the summoning for the lions for both my sister and hopefully for Naruto as well. I had hoped that scroll would be hidden here away from anyone that might seek to harm not just this village but my family as well. If you remember correctly the incident that involved a group of assassins that went after you and the Toad Sage years ago and I pray that the scroll you have in your hands is the one that we're looking for." In an instant Naruto stopped talking to Hinata and scratching Nila's ear and then had a flash of a memory come to him.

"Naruto-kun are you…" Hinata never got a chance to finish asking her boyfriend what was amiss when he suddenly.

"Baa-chan this summoning scroll did it have something on it like the lion of the whirl or something like that and did it have gold trimming on it along with some scratch marks on it like some big animal was holding it?" Naruto saw the shocked and surprised look on everyone's faces the moment he said those words.

"Naruto as a matter of fact yes, but how did you know about that?" Tsunade knew that Naruto had seldom few good memories of his childhood but when it regarded something important Naruto managed to surprise them all.

"A long time ago, when the old man was still alive I remember being in his office when he had that scroll. There was also a lioness in there…no two lionesses and they mentioned something about destiny and hope for success and then disappeared in a cloud of smoke leaving a big red and gold scroll then something about an ambush and then my head started to hurt after that and everything else is a blank." Naruto saw the shocked and surprised look he received.

"Naruto you have got to be the most unpredictable ninja that I have ever had the fortune of meeting. And to be precise this is the scroll that you just mentioned. I had a funny feeling that this thing would be of use one of these days." Tsunade then held the scroll in front of Naruto who began to shake for some odd reason then he clutched his head like he was in pain. Tsunade rushed to his side as Naruto fell to his knees as he writhed in pain. Azula was the closest to Naruto and held him as the pain became immense. Tsunade then she noticed a strange mark on the side of Naruto's neck that began to glow blood red of course this did not go unnoticed by Azula and Iroh who were seeing three shades of red while Tsunade was trying to fix whatever was the matter with Naruto.

"Naruto what is this strange mark on your neck? I've never seen a symbol like this before and I'm sure it's not in any of my books." Tsunade then saw Ken kneel down next to Naruto and the others to see for himself, just what the others were talking about and saw red at the thought of anyone putting this on his own nephew.

"This symbol might be unknown to you but to my brothers, I as well as Azula and Iroh this symbol is very well known to us. This symbol belongs to a group of murderous assassins that come from Oto and are just as deadly as Orochimaru is crazy. It would seem that Naruto had a little run in with these guys years ago before. And it seems that the one that gave him this seal is still alive and is not too happy at the moment." Ken then pulled out a scroll and gave it to Tsunade while he went about the task of trying to remove the symbol that was causing Naruto so much pain.

Hinata for her part was trying to remain as calm as she could but was torn. Now Hinata is being held back by her cousin so Tsunade and the others can help Naruto.

'Naruto-kun please, come back to me and be well, for both of our sake. I can't lose you. Please come back to me I need you.'

Meanwhile inside Naruto's head, in front of the nine-tail's cage to be precise Naruto is having a nice shouting match with our favorite fur ball about the weird pain that both of them are feeling at the moment.

"YOU LITTLE BRAT WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO THIS TIME! NOT ONLY DID YOU MANAGE TO TICK ME OFF BUT YOU SOME HOW MANAGED TO INFLICT YOUR FUCKING PAIN TO ME! HOW DID YOU GET THAT DAMN SEAL PLACED ON YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE GAKI?" To say that the fox was in no mood to talk peacefully was an understatement. At the moment he was crossed between killing himself just to end the pain or biting off his Jailer's head to make him feel better, both at the moment seemed like good ideas at the moment.

"LOOK YOU DAMN FOX IF I KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON I'D TELL YA, BUT AT THE MOMENT I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. HELL I'M TRYING TO REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED TO ME THAT CAUSED ALL OF THIS. I HALF THOUGHT THIS WAS YOUR DOING. BUT YOU'RE MORE ACCUSTOMED TO GIVING ME WEIRD DREAMS AND WHILE WE'RE ON THAT SUBJECT WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH YOU GIVING ME HENTAI DREAMS ABOUT HINATA LATELY? I KNOW ITS GETTING CLOSE TO MATING SEASON FOR YOU BUT GIVE ME A BREAK WILL YA! I ALMOST LOST MY HEAD TODAY CURTISY OF NEJI WHO THOUGHT I HAD SEX WITH HIS COUSIN! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW PISSED OFF HE WAS AT ME WHEN THOSE GUYS TOLD HIM WHAT THEY SAW US DOING? I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW!" Naruto couldn't help but notice the lecherous smirk the fox's face and knew that he was up to no good. But before Naruto could yell at the fox once more, the immense feeling of pain returned ten-fold only this time the fox got a good look at the symbol that was causing them so much pain.

'Damn it all to hell and back. I should have known that bastard would be still out there somewhere I just didn't think he'd find me so quickly. If I don't do something quick, both the brat and I will die thanks to this seal stealing our chakra. Damn you Shin, do you despise me that much to steal my chakra from even in here? I swear you will pay for this you two faced son of a wolverine. But first things first, I think it's time to search the brats memories for the information that we need to remove this seal. The brat still hasn't caught on to the many powers I have, besides invading his mind with sweet dreams of that lavender eyed vixen, who I will enjoy pounding into the bed once this is all over. Hearing her cries of pleasure will be the highlight of my existence. It has been many years since I bedded a woman including one of beauty like this one. But first deal with Shin's seal then catching my future vixen and I will enjoy catching her very much,' Kyubi then began to search the seal to find a weakness within the seal. And as luck would have it Ken was doing the same thing along with Zuko.

"Zuko how much longer until the seal is released; I can't keep feeding my chakra into him for long so could you hurry up already!" Ken heard his brother groan before turning to him and giving him his best glare.

"I told you before that this seal is very difficult and takes time but it requires great concentration. Now if you are through whining like a baby, could I get back to finding the weak spot in this god-forsaken seal!?" Zuko was trying real hard not to break his focus and slaughter his brother even though he deserved it at the moment.

"Ken, Zuko look at the seal on Naruto's neck and notice how it's changing color. It's being surrounded by some red chakra, which is the foxes chakra am I right Lady Tsunade." Souzen turned to the Fifth Hokage as she nodded her head and went back to pumping chakra into her hand to help ease Naruto's pain.

"Yes and it would seem that this seal is not just affecting Naruto but the nine-tails as well since they share the same body. And something tells me that the fox is trying to help by trying to remove the seal on the inside while we remove it from the outside. And judging by how much chakra is pouring out of Naruto I'd say that the fox is working really hard to remove the seal even if it's to save his own hide." And Tsunade was right for at this very moment the fox had found the seals weakness. As it turns out the seal weakens if the person is ironically thinking nothing but happy and joyous thoughts which gave him an idea that would make both him and Naruto very happy. Well make him very happy to say the least, chances are Naruto would yell his ears off for what he's about to do.

'The brat might yell my ears off but I'm never going to have a chance to try this fantasy out on him and it's one that I've been having these past few months. (Dark chuckle) I hope you enjoy the show brat because I know I'm going to enjoy it.'

Suddenly Naruto was thrown into a very strange dream in which he was a feudal lord in a distant past and was currently having a 'meeting' with his future bride.

(Okay folks it's about to get a little hot, steamy and lemony so please sit back and enjoy)

"Now tell me Hinata-chan, what was it that your father wanted to discuss with me that has my lovely flower so distressed. And please stop bowing your head to me. You are to be my bride and that makes you the future lady of my home that makes us equals my love." Naruto smiled as he saw Hinata lift her head from the floor but still refused to look him in the eye.

"My lord I fear that if I do raise my head to you I will get lost in your eyes like last time and my body has yet to stop trembling my lord." If Hinata was looking at her future husband she would have seen him move closer to her until she felt warm breath on her ear.

"Is that so my flower, maybe your body is telling you to finally give into me and surrender your body to me here and now." Hinata froze when she felt an arm wrap around her small waist and pull her into her lord's strong embrace and his lap.

"Naruto-sama!? W-what are you doing?"

"I told you to call me Naruto when we're alone love. Now as for what your blasted father wanted, why don't you tell me and maybe we can continue our discussion about the wedding while we're at it." Naruto then began to move his hand to the front of Hinata's kimono and loosen the sash.

"Naruto-sama, please no you promised me that you would not do this when my father is to come. If he were to walk in on us now, he would have your head and *moan*." Hinata was cut off as she felt her lord touch her on one her sacred spots that were very sensitive to touch.

"And I believe I told you that your father would not dare stand against his lord, especially when he was the one that agreed to this marriage in the first place since it would and I quote 'strengthen the power between our two clans'. To be honest I could care less of the power of our clans, I just want you and I to be together." Naruto then proceeded to lick and nip his future bride's throat earning him a moan from her sweet lips which he will claim over and over before this day is done.

"Please…y…you must…un…understand…that…that…" Hinata's request died upon her lips as her lord claimed them without mercy as he fought with her for dominance only to pull apart from her lips for two reasons; to face the bane of his existence, Lord Hyuga himself and because his future bride had passed out from both shock and pleasure.

"And to what do I owe this unwanted intrusion upon myself and my future bride Hyuga. Last time you barged in on us I swore that I would have you sent to the fields, now you have ten seconds to tell me why you are here before I call the samurai to haul you away.

Naruto could see that Lord Hyuga was seething with rage at the thought of a boy who was not but five moons ago nothing more than a penniless farmer until it was revealed that he was the son of the late Minato Namikaze and Kushina Namikaze that was stolen from them when he was nothing but a babe. If Hiashi had his way he would have slain the boy himself if it were not for the boy's guardian and adviser Jiraiya. So to save face and to keep from the humiliating task of working in the fields with the common rats, Hiashi kept his temper in check even if he sees his eldest in the most undignified position.

"Forgive the sudden intrusion my Lord, but it was my understanding that my daughter had informed you of my arrival to discuss moving the wedding up a few days." Naruto could see that Hiashi was seething with so much rage that his knuckles were turning white. But to keep from having to harm his flower or bring her sorrow he removed his hand from inside her kimono and laid her down beside him to let her rest until he was though with her father. Before he turned to face Hiashi he gently moved a strand of hair from her face and smiled, for this young woman was the only one for him. She was his best friend and he loved her with all his being and would do anything to make her happy.

"Now Hiashi you were saying moving the wedding up a few days, what brought this on suddenly? Last time I checked you hated my guts with a passion so why are you so eager to have Hinata and I married in the next few day." Naruto noticed the calculated look on the man's face as he carefully chose his words lest he anger the samurai that stood just outside the door ready to strike him down.

"To be honest, if I had my way you would be dead right now. I can't stand the sight of you at the moment and of the mere thought of you and my daughter together but the clan elders are the ones who wish to move up the date, in hopes that an heir will be conceived soon. And although the thought of having a grandchild with your blood in the family sickens me, it is the will of the clan elders that I must accept it. But know this the minute that Hinata is married to you she is nothing to me and if I see her anywhere near the Hyuga compound or any sire you two breed, I won' t be held responsible for what happens to them." Hiashi then felt the coolness of a blade against his throat but didn't move an inch for he knew who the blade belonged to.

"You dare raise a sword to the man that raised you when your father and mother died Neji; to what do I owe this bit of treason?" The blade grew closer to Hiashi's throat and he heard his nephew exclaim through clenched teeth,

"My loyalty was never to you or the clan, but to Lady Hinata. And you never raised me to what I am today. You left me to rot after my parents died. Had it not been for Lady Hinata I would have slit your snake of a throat years ago in your sleep. But unlike you I was taught the value of honor and true loyalty. Now my services lie with Lord Naruto. Now I suggest that you leave before I do something that goes against my code as a samurai." Naruto then saw Hiashi stand up and leave abruptly not bothering to bow or anything except slam the door which startled Hinata awake.

"Naruto-sama, Neji nii-san what happened?" Hinata saw Neji smile before he left the two alone and Naruto explained everything to her leaving out what her father had said in the end.

"So it would seem that the elders want us wed as soon as possible to produce an heir but I won't decide anything without your say Hinata." Naruto saw the look of fear and happiness within her eyes as she tried to process what she had heard.

"But I thought that you wanted to be wed on the first of summer in three months. If we move the wedding up by a few days we'll be married by the first bloom of spring." Hinata felt Naruto's hand on hers and gave it a reassuring squeeze.

"It matters not what day we are wed as long as I have you and who said I didn't want a spring wedding. The thought of Sakura blossoms raining down on our wedding is a wonderful thought." Naruto saw his bride blush and chuckled as she shielded her rose face within his chest as a giggle bubbled within her as well.

"I think it's a wonderful idea my love, but what about my father? Surely he said something against this even if the elders wished it." Hinata then heard a frustrated growl leave her Naruto as he tightened his grip on her petite form.

"As far as I'm concerned your father can spew as many curses to our union as he wants, but it won't deter my decision. You and I will be one in the next few days, since the elders are eager for us to conceive an heir." Naruto then noticed that his beloved had fallen into a peaceful sleep within his arms and gently laid her upon the futon mat behind him.

Naruto could only imagine what his bride was going through within the Hyuga compound and growled at the thought of any harm befalling his tenshi. He then pressed his lips upon hers and soon began to trail kisses down her face to her neck to his goal.

"Such a delicious body should not be covered by such bulky clothes" Naruto then went about the task of removing Hinata's clothes while she slumbered being cautious not to disturb her but lightly touching her with his fingertips loving the small moans coming from her throat.

"That's right my love only I will touch you like this, only I will bring you pleasure and only I will embrace in the confines of our chambers. I promise to love you until our dying day" Naruto then began to kiss and suck on her glorious mounds while kneading them in his hands.

As Naruto was worshiping Hinata's body he felt her go tense and knew that she was playing possum and allowing him to have his way with her body. It was the one thing that he couldn't stand about the teaching of women of this era; many were taught to be silent and submissive to their husbands and were looked down upon if they showed any sign of rebellion or assertiveness.

'So playing possum on me huh? Well you'll get yours soon my love for I intend to bring to the brink of ecstasy and beyond in a few days.'

"I know you're awake my love, so you can open your eyes now," Naruto smirked when he saw his bride to be hesitantly open her eyes and gaze up into his to find nothing but love and mischief within his cerulean orbs.

"So love do you wish for me to continue or would you rather abide by the elders wishes and wait until our wedding night to consummate our bodies as one," Naruto growled as he felt Hinata slowly run her shaky hands up and down his chest as if she was trying to memorize his form before he snatched her hand and pulled it above her head along with its twin and held her them there while his hand made a slow trek down her body.

"N-N-Naruto-kun…what are you…?" Hinata sentence was cut short due to a strange sound that filled the room. Surprisingly that sound was a moan which came from her very being.

"Your answer please Hi-na-ta" The sound of her name coming off his lips sent a shiver down her spine and filled her with warmth that went straight to her core until….

To Be Continued

Sorry for the wait and sorry for cutting this chapter short but it was getting a bit long. Part two is coming I just don't know when so please, please be patient with me. Please tell me what you think though of this chapter so far. Until then please don't hate me for making it a cliffy, but give me some time. So until next time….Ja Ne!