Wow! That's a lot of reviews. Thanks, yeah.

Seshura - OMG! I cannot believe I got it labelled filler! Thank God it was interesting though 'cause I hate some of the Naruto filler. Damn it - but it's over now which is such a good thing. Well I don't think the plan which actually be clear in this chapter - but the next one will be so much fun…smirks

MissOmade - Thanks. I see you reviewed for the chapter previously, but that was a real ego boost and I really appreciate it. Grammar is my best part of writing. Lol. Seriously, though - I had my sister teach me how to do it when I was twelve because it sucked so bad. I didn't even know how to paragraph! Talk about failing in school. Damn teachers don't teach you anything. Can't spell to save the world, though. Lol. Sorry about the wait - but I resolved the cliff hanger. Yay. I'm glad Hanabi is in character for you too. Even though I do it sometimes - I hate when characters are too OOC. They at least need a reason or explained character progression.

FireVixen163 - I didn't have time to check that chapter…quite a few actually, because my sister pops in and kicks me out before I can. As for the definitions, I already knew them, but thanks for telling me. It would have been helpful if I didn't. I usually have to check my work thoroughly because I'm slightly dyslexic. I write wrong words, letters and spellings frequently. Sometimes I can know it's wrong - but it just doesn't register. Thanks about college but I think I'm gonna fail. I really shouldn't have done science. So far, those that actually know here are Neji and Hanabi….maybe…Sakura hasn't been given any details on her condition and Kiba and Shino haven't been told…

Endy's Girl - He he. Yeah. I'm glad the chapter was okay. It didn't really progress far. I know my updating sucks, but at least the chapters aren't 300 words like they used to be, ne?

Lady of Genesis - Well sort of. That Hiashi did it - yes. That everyone knows what 'it' is…no. I thought it was rather slow…but I assume the relationship establishment and progression was pretty fast. I'm glad you liked it. Your anxiousness makes me smile. Heh.

thefullygirlalchemist - He he - if I kill him fast it leaves no room for torture…mou…I like mean though - mean fuels the thoughts of sadistic torment. Yay! I got a bunny! Like that you like it!

omni - Heh. Nice. Arigato yo.

cheerhater999 - DAMN IT DANI!!!! Stop trying to kill me already!! You're probably scaring the person next to you! Wait…that was me…and I was scared. Usuratonkachi - repeat after me. 'If I kill Claire she can't write more chapters.' Okay. Still want me dead? For the good stuff though big grin Thanks.

DarkMagickAlchemist - Yep and here's another too. Happy that it's gotten good enough for a review and that I haven't deviated from their characters too much. I too, like Yaoi. It doesn't matter what the sex is. Have you ever noticed how your parents always say to look for inside beauty and love someone for their personality, then hate two of the same sex together. They're going against everything they taught you for Kami's sake! As for incest - cousins together over here in England is perfectly legal, even if it is sometimes frowned upon.

kibagaaralover18 - I'm hating Hiashi too and I'm glad it's likable through the dark stuff. As for what happens to Hiashi…although I think everyone wants him dead.

Sveta89 - Thanks, I hope it continues to be at that level.

Amanda - Cool; the last person to call me 'babe' was a guy called Gavin over a year ago. With Hinata, I was just trying to show how the abuse effected her and how, although remaining quite 'innocent', as you put it; she actually overplayed her role somewhat to make it seem as if nothing changed. You see, in the first chapter when Hinata dived in the bathroom where Neji was, she was actually trying to hide from Hiashi…but Neji kicked her out…But fret not because Neji is all for her now; and it's Hinata's relationship with Hanabi that makes Neji so caring of her. Better?

ilovekoga - I have this problem, see, where I know what's coming but I can't find the right words or when I read over it, I scrap it. I think this is why I mostly submit shorter chapters, because then I can't change them. Thank GOD that they're not as short as the 300 words I started off with. I have NO idea what I was thinking. As for the drama and such, I really thank you. I've never really understood the concept of drama. People always told me it was like soaps - and I HATE soaps. How many times can one plot be use with different people? Seriously? I'll try make this longer, ne?

animeroxz - Thanks, my updates suck, ne?

Moonlight Vimpiress - Yeah, sorry about the updating thing, I've been neglecting work at college - or at least I was last year and have to do it all in the few months I have left. I'm hope you're not dead. You're not are you? pokes hmmmm

NejiHina101 - Um Gomen. A month after your review, eh. Damn it, if only I could concentrate my work would be done and I could have done this chapter sooner. Glad you like it though,

vietanime - I swear my ego is gonna bust one of these days. Personally I would like nothing more than to sit and update all the time, but I have college work and my thoughts wonder too quickly for the completion of that work. Why oh why did I take science? I would have suited English so much better, ne? I'll try keep with this now.

NARUTO

The battle was anything but simple. The first attack had past mere moments ago, yet the utter horror of the devastation being caused gave the illusion of a much longer amount of time. Hyuuga from branch and main arrived upon the knowledge of the commotion, yet not all stayed loyal to the main house's laid rules. Family attacked each other in more than fair ways; the main house members relishing in the power of the curse seal. Chaos had never come about so easily and so quickly. The Konoha Shinobi that accompanied the three instigating Hyuuga fought to calm the other family members, succeeding over some, only to be dominated by others.

"Damn it you son's of Bitches, stop flipping attacking us." Kiba roared, loosing patience.

"Baka, like they're going to listen to you!" Sakura shouted back.

"Shouldn't you be with Hinata?" Shino calmly enquired.

"Don't you think I know that?" She snapped. "Right now I can't go anywhere. Or haven't you noticed the multiplied amount of morons we're surrounded by?"

"…"

"Shit Shino. Where the fuck are they?"

"Who? It better be reinforcements, because I'm losing my patience." Sakura punctuated this with a devastating blow to a surrounding brawler.

"What patience." Kiba retorted.

"You are so getting it later, mutt!"

At the centre of the violence, Council members argued in silence, holding each other back from the fight of Leader and Protector. Chakra surged to strike Hiashi, only for said man to dodge at the last second from Neji's attacks. An open palm flew forward for Hiashi's heart in a moment of wandering concentration, leaving him barely able to strike the hand away with unrivalled force. Despite the lack of Chakra, a speedy hand reached the side of Neji's neck, sending him skidding harshly to the sisters on the side lines.

"Neji!" Hinata rushed to his side. "You're going to get yourself killed. What were you thinking?"

"Hinata-sama, please step aside." Came his detached voice, though strained and a little breathless. Whereas, Hiashi's speed was high, Neji was using much of his Chakra to keep pace.

"Is that all you have boy? I should end this quickly." A smirk that should rarely grace a Hyuuga's face crept upon his features, making his delusional insanity appear so much more real.

Now back on his feet, punches and palms were dominating the fight of the most gifted people to be found in their clan. Neji almost landed a solid hit on the elders upper arm, before a backhanded throw sent him in a spiral twist to the ground with blood gathering in his mouth. The difference in their fighting experience was obviously too great. The damage was lessened, but the impact was enough to throw Neji from par. Pushing himself from the ground sharply, he dodged the kunai only to face once more the leader of Hyuuga, now armed with a nimble Katana.

"Neji!" Was yelled before his vision allowed the matching katana to be seen hurtling in his direction, coming from his youngest cousin's anxious hands.

Hinata watched as Neji caught the sword just in time to block the heavy slash her father at aimed at him. The chakra Neji could control so well was entered into the sword in a way where it could take the brunt of the stronger man's force, his leg only bending slightly as he countered with bringing his own sword up. The young Heiress stood rigidly, readying herself to battle in Neji's stead if her father came too close to do irreparable damage. She, herself, had forgotten the various weapons lining the walls, but was glad for Hanabi's quick thinking. That particular trait she had never been so well with; being spontaneous was rare for her to do, as insecure as she was, heavy thinking was the base of nearly every choice.

The two swords clashed harshly, light scrapes adorning both men's skin. Neji swiftly bought the sword up in a flexible angle, leaving a long shallow gash across the exposed chest of Hiashi, who in turn staggered backwards a step from the assault. The momentary distraction prompted Neji to push forward, chakra lining his hand to devastate the innards of his elder. Quickly catching on, Hiashi flipped from Neji's approaching palm, immediately throwing another kunai at the teen with reflexes too slow to retreat effectively. The throwing knife cut along his shoulder, ripping the fabric and allowing a small flow of blood to gently ooze from the new wound.

The barrage of kunai next came from a different location. The spread of such weapons was wide. He quickly turned to Hinata, only to see she was forcing herself to protect her sister with an absolute defence he had never before seen, despite her weakened condition. With vigour he activated his own kaiten, knowing that to dodge as many projectiles that were being forced upon them would require more skill than even he possessed. In his graceful spin, his sight was greatly decreased. Although he could reach an expanse of 359 degree vision, the ability to properly focus upon one area was impossible due to rapid movement. This inhibition frustrated him as he could not concentrate on his cousins, although he was able to determine that this attack was not aimed specifically for them, but upon the whole expanse of the room.

The barrage of kunai soon ended and he stopped gracefully, breaking out toward Hinata's direction immediately. With her injuries she should still be in the hospital, not using up so much chakra after such a short period. Hanabi was kneeling beside a very breathless Hinata, slumped and tired upon the floor. Standing intimidating beside her, he surveyed the room, daring any to attack her in her weakened state. The lone woman council member was in the process of pulling a kunai from her shoulder, with the youngest seemed heavily damaged, though his consciousness remained. One of the other men was kunai free, pulling up an unconscious member, but his frantic mind didn't register which was friend and foe to their situation.

Only one thought remained…Where was Hiashi?

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Three ninja silently made their way through dank tunnels, being wary of followers and people that may be residing ahead. The dullness of the underground passage was only enough to illuminate their outline, yet the dark clothes they were wearing helped to absorb any unnecessary light. The footsteps suddenly halted as the one in front ceased their movement. In a swirl of noise, unidentifiable by one who knew not what to listen for, echoed slightly in the hollowness of the area.

A forth silhouette greeted the other three, two mounds of mass bought along with it in the teleportation. Small dull lights, only a millimetre in diameter flashed and blinked in some sort of commuting code. When the lights ceased, all four ninjas were more at ease, moving once again through the winding carved pathways under the village above them. They were heading out; but these tunnels only lasted to a certain point. Soon, they'd have to rise from their safer passage.

In the darkness, one of the mounds, seemingly floating between the formation, shifted.

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"Where is Hiashi-sama, branch house?" The youngest council member growled, launching foolishly toward Neji, only to be easily overpowered and forced down in his injured state.

"If I knew I wouldn't be wasting my time here." The young teen growled.

"Neji-kun, nee-chan's bleeding." Hanabi panicked.

Coughing, blood fell through Hinata's fingers; her injuries acting up because of the action she desperately took to keep her family safe. Violent shakes resonated through her body, leading Neji to kneel at her side with haste. Hinata's frail form leaned on him in support, while Hanabi rose to shout over the medic her sister had arrived with.

The clarity of his young cousin's voice, raised Neji's head. The area was too quiet for the mass panic there had been previously. A few wounded Hyuuga lay around the ground before him, though the majority were merely standing around with a ridiculous look of shock distorting their features. Unlike Hinata, Neji was quick to analyse the detail he saw. The kunai embedded in the surfaces around him were sufficiently lower than that which had been thrown toward them. That left only one option: genjutsu.

Someone had purposely put them in a situation where their attention would be directly upon themselves and leave no room for a confrontation with Hiashi. That means there had to be a minimum of three people. Someone who could replicate or use mass amounts of kunai, a genjutsu user to further the attack severity and someone to engage Hiashi. That would require at least Jounin level Shinobi; with one or more being of an incredible strength, to subdue Hiashi so precisely and efficiently.

To retreat with no immediate trace, it had to have been a pre-planned kidnap, waiting for opportunity or someone of Konoha who knows the layout was involved. One of the three would also have to be a great strategist to think of a plan so rapidly and accurately, in such a short amount of time that the audience had been presented in. Unfortunately, the only person that came to mind for that task was Shikamaru. He put great hope in the fact that it was a person he did not know, instead. Consequences would be dire.

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One of the figures in the dark yelped in an obviously female voice, as she was somehow subdued from behind; quickly and effortlessly. Her weakness was her physical strength. She was a high ANBU chunnin. Her over lording ability was stalking and quick assassinations, though she'd never been good when it came to confrontation. The fact that someone had managed to capture her meant that they had more experience behind them than she did. After all, for her age, she was an excellent level of ANBU.

The other three stopped as another figure dropped down before them. Two looked around at an analytical view, while the third stayed staring strong ahead, an secret power in his stance, that betrayed the initial guess of arrogance. The seeming leader of the group raised a hand to the direction of the unidentified confronter, allowing his signature move to subdue them. They offered no resistance.

"Tch. How troublesome…"

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"Hinata-chan." Sakura flung herself before the Hyuuga Heiress, quickly forming hand signs to start accessing the chakra she'd need to assess and heal the other member of the rookie nine. "Are you okay?"

"Hai."

"Sakura-san, what happened from your viewpoint?" Neji asked, catching her attention.

"I don't know, I didn't feel any dangerous intent, nor see any forwarding parties. What the hell is going on, Neji?"

"I am unsure…"

"I mean with Hinata. All this couldn't be from a father's wayward punishment." She snapped. "What on earth has he done that's so viciously unjustifiable, Hinata?"

"I-It's personal, Sakura-san…"

"Just know this. By Hyuuga law, his death should be provided." Neji growled. "Preferably by me."

"Neji." The female council member called for attention. "I assume you, neither, know what these events taking place are the cause of?"

"I'm afraid not council elder. But it will not deter me from continuing the kill of Hiashi-sama, if this is some form of trickery into hiding him."

"Iie. It is not. In the absences of our clan Head, however, I am forced to depart and oversee that this family feud is settled. You have caused us great troubles, young one."

"Is that all you are going to say?" The younger snapped. "They have taken our leader prisoner somewhere and you dismiss it in favour of restoring order-"

"Without a clan left standing, there will be no need for a Head to lead us." She softly called, walking from the mess the Hyuuga family were.

"But-"

"You cannot accuse without proof. There is the same chance that you have planned this disappearance as Neji has." The wound free male Neji had located earlier retaliated. "Please young medic; after you have seen to the Heiress could you see towards my companion."

"O-Of course, Sir."

"Hinata-sama, if Hiashi-sama hasn't returned within the month, you will be receiving your position earlier than expected., even if you are not fully initiated until your sixteenth birthday. Do not diminish your compassion as your father once did; it is your strongest source." With that Hagane stood. "Neji, do not follow Hiashi. You are no match."

"You know where he is?"

"No. But I know that Hinata-sama is our acting Head in his absence. You wish to leave her without a protector?"

"Hagane-san, I am not ready for such a role." Hinata worried. "I have not properly studied-"

"Nee-chan. Stop doubting yourself."

"But Hanabi-chan, I-"

"Hinata-sama, did you think we would cause destruction and leave you to fix together the pieces alone?" Neji sounded out. "We are like a unit, supporting each other through our weaknesses. Was that not close to another of your mother's sayings?"

"Neji-niisan…Arigato."

"Please, you two, don't go all mushy on me now." Hanabi groaned.

"So cute." Sakura squeaked.

"NOT cute. Dude, lay off her, you goddamn bastard. Just cause we can get along doesn't mean I trust you with Hinata." Kiba growled.

"Shut UP, Kiba. Can't you see they're in love." Sakura fumed missing the flush that rose completely over Hinata's face and the barely perceptible one Neji was shocked with.

"Kiba." Shino simply stated. "Come."

"Oh right, I'll be right there." He turned to the retreating boy. "I've gotta go."

"Where to Kiba-kun?" Hinata asked, regardless of the fact that she could not travel with them in her state.

"Just…somewhere. Stuff to do, people to see."

"Eh, Kiba; didn't you say you were expecting reinforcements?" Sakura asked suddenly.

"Oh, yeah." Kiba laughed nervously. "If they, uh, get here, tell them we're, uh, heading off while the trails hot; yeah, to search for Hiashi." He ranted out quickly, running off.

Neji stood swiftly. "I think I will accompany them."

"Neji, stop this foolishness." Sakura scolded. "Stay with your girlfriend and stop letting her worry about you."

"If I promise to not directly engage with Hiashi, would you allow my departure, Hinata?"

"I suppose…I guess…But Neji, I couldn't stop you anyway." Her eyes trailed downward.

Neji bent forward, tilting the blue-haired Kunoichi's face upwards. "And yet I would have stayed if you refused me." He spoke softly, kissing her warm lips just as gently. "My little Heiress."

As Hinata blushed, and Sakura gushed, Neji made haste as quickly as before, in the hospital room.

"I totally knew he was so jealous." Hanabi smirked, after she had finished pretending to gag.

NARUTO

Next chapter - where Hiashi has disappeared to, more evilness and less fluffiness. I just couldn't integrate the evilness when they were together like that. Has anyone guessed who the mysterious people are yet, and which are which? In other words, the four and the two.