Numb

Numb

Disclaimer: I don't own Linkin Park's song Numb, and Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Capiche?

"Hinata," Hiashi sighed. "You'll never be a ninja if you keep tripping on your own feet. Now, get up. Show me again, and this time you'd better not fall."

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)

Hinata got to her feet and charged at Hiashi again. She was about to hit him when he slapped her hand aside. "You're a disgrace, showing me the move before you even make it! And you're moving too slow Hinata!" She flinched at her father's harsh words.

I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

Discouraged, Hinata walked away when training was over. The first thing she did was look for Naruto. She knew he'd be at Ichiraku, and that's exactly where she found him.

"N-Naruto-kun…" Naruto looked up when he heard Hinata's voice.

"Hinata! What's wrong?" The boy was concerned for his shy friend.

"W-Well, Naruto-kun, I-I had some trouble practicing, a-and my father yelled at me. H-He called me a disgrace."

Can't you see that you're smothering me
Holding too tightly afraid to lose control
Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take

"I hate that. But I guess there's not much I can do about him, but I may be able to help you, Hinata."

"N-Naruto-kun, thank you."

"Hey, no problem, Hinata!"

This is why she likes him. He's always so cheery.

I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

The next day, Hinata found Naruto waiting in a field near the edge of the village.

"Naruto-kun!"

"Hinata! You're here! Great! Before we start, I need to tell you that Elysian will be watching us. She can give us some pointers in training."

Elysian jumped down from a tree branch. "As long as that's alright with you, Hina-chan!" The horse-girl was all smiles.

And I know
I may end up failing too
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you

After training with Naruto for two hours, Hinata was worn out.

"I wonder what Father will say when he sees me."

"Oh, Hina-chan, you're always so worried!" Elysian said. "If he scolds you, stand up to him! Fight back! And tell him you can become a great Shinobi in your own way, on your own time!"

"Thanks, Ely-chan."

I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

The following day, Hinata was training with Hiashi again. She was doing much better than before, but she still faltered. Hiashi glared at his daughter.

"You still don't get it, do you?" he yelled. "You will never become a great ninja!"

Hinata finally snapped. "If that's what you think, then fine! See if I care! I can become a great Shinobi in my own way, on my own time! And you know what? I will become strong!"

She charged at Hiashi so fast that he didn't have any time to react before Hinata smashed her palm into his ribcage. Hiashi collapsed in shock and pain as he stared at his daughter as she walked off, her head up and her eyes closed.

"I'll show you what I truly can be!" Thank you, Naruto-kun, Elysian.

I've become so numb I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be

Me: Well, I always thought this song was totally Hinata's, and it explains the kind of relationship she has with her father.

Julie: You know, it actually kinda does.

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