Some OOC-ness might be present. Especially in the case of Sasuke because I portrayed him in this story on how I think he grew after the war. So, a more wiser, sentimental, and emotional Sasuke Uchiha.

And also, if some of your favorite characters act like dicks, then don't be offended.

Now on with the story.

"Please...Don't get rid of it".

"That is my blood inside you...the blood of my family. The only living remnant of my clan in this world".

"I won't ask you of anything. I just request that you keep it until birth. Upon birth, I will take my child and you will be free of your troubles".

6 months prior

"Hokage-sama, you asked for me".

Hinata Hyuga, dressed in a sleeveless lavender sweatshirt with dark Grey shorts and thigh high boots, stood before the sixth Hokage, Kakashi hatake, sitting on his desk with a bored expression on his face as he combed through hundreds of documents and files. He only looked up after he heard the Hyuga heiress enter the office.

"Hinata-chan, thank you for coming on such a short notice, especially on an off day" Kakashi said from behind his mask, as he smiled a little. Hinata immediately smiled warmly at the man before her.

"I-It's okay, Hokage-sama. I was also free and I needed a distraction. Although I am a little curious that you called for me alone and not the rest of my team" Hinata asked in a polite tone as she eyed the Hokage. Kakashi proceeded to take out a another stack of papers and placed it before himself.

"I would have called for team 8 as a whole but ever since the war, we have been lacking in manpower, therefore we have been forced to send our most elite jounins on solo missions instead of 3-man squads. Now, if I remember correctly, I believe Shino and Kiba are already in the Village hidden in the clouds for some recon work. And I would send someone else with you but most of our ninjas are either on missions or are busy helping in the village. It is for that reason, that I have called you here. A solo mission" Kakashi finished explaining the entirety of the situation as he rested his chin on his palms, leaning on the wooden desk. Hinata calmly nodded as she heeded his words. She felt a little nervous because of the fact that it was a solo mission. But she also couldn't help but be a little excited to prove herself on her own.

"Very well, Hokage-sama. What is my mission" Hinata asked in a calm and polite manner, with an unwavering voice. Hinata Hyuga had also grown tremendously after the war. Gone was the timid and stuttering kunoichi, like everyone else, she had been hardened by the war and had gone on to become one of the village's most powerful kunoichi.

"As you know, it has been a year since the war, and the world is finally moving towards a better future. With less death and violence. But, that doesn't mean all our problems have magically ended. Therefore, I want you to head to Land of water, or more specifically to the village of kirigakure. We have been getting reports of several local factions that have been looting and plundering the poor villages in that area. Most of them are just chunin level bandits and such, all of whom I trust you can take care of" Kakashi explained as he red the mission file in front of him.

"There is a rebel group that is calling itself, the Fist. They have been continously causing trouble and since the Mizukage is still running low on ninjas to retaliate, she wants us to help her. Your job is to go there and take down the leader. A man called Kishimaru Senzu. Take him down and the lower ranks will disperse on their own. Here is a picture of him, it'll help you locate him" Hinata stepped forward and accepted the photo out of Kakashi's hand. The man looked like a common thug, with dark brown hair that was disheveled and unkempt, with a small beard, and small eyes. Hinata calmly took in every detail without any hesitation.

"Is there anything else that I need to be aware of, Hokage-sama" Hinata asked once again.

"Yes. Although I said it's a solo mission, you won't be alone. One of our operatives who is currently in the area has already been made aware of your arrival and he will help in taking down the enemy" Hinata's brow raised in curiosity when Kakashi brought up another person. But she decided to trust his judgment and accepted it.

"There is no deadline for this mission, as long as the faction is taken down. You can pack up your necessary equipment and head out in an hour" Kakashi finished his words as he leaned back on his chair and eyed the Hyuga.

"If I may ask Hokage-sama, who is the other person that will accompany me" She asked cautiously.

"Somebody that I trust" The Hokage said with a closed eye smile showing behind his mask.

And that was all she needed. Being a Shinobi basically meant you were a sharpened blade and the Hokage was the wielder. You did not question where the wielder threw you, all you needed to do was to make sure you hit your mark.

The Hyuga princess gracefully exited the massive building, passing by unnamed strangers and some familiar faces, the warm rays of a dying sun peeking in through the windows.

It was going to be a long mission. That much the woman was assured of. Into the village, that was full of life and colors and various scents. She made her way through the streets of the village hidden in the leaves.

Entering through the dimly lit entrance door of the Hyuga household, kindly greeting the guards and other clansmen. She quietly made her way to her room, packing up the necessary items and equipment, nothing too heavy.

Outside her room, the night had descended and lanterns were being lit around the state, soft murmurings of men and women, sounds of crickets in the grass, maids softly gossiping, the guards talking about women, kids still up and about and full of energy and their mothers running after them, trying to calm them down and eat their meals, the Hyuga elders sitting in their dark rooms drinking tea and scheming and plotting ways to push the Hyuga into more village matters.

And the princess finally finished with her packing, picked up the bag and swung it behind her back. Ready and raring to go.

Outside a mischievous little Hyuga heiress popped her head in front of her older sister the moment she came out.

"Nee-chan, are you leaving on a mission" she asked in a cute tone with her hands behind her back.

"Yes, Hanabi-chan. Please inform otou-san that I will return in two or three weeks" The elder with her motherly aura explained with a kind and loving smile on her face. The two had moved past their differences and had grown to cherish each other more then. And since the passing of their cousin, their bond had only strengthened.

"Where are you going" Hanabi asked curiously.

"That's classified Hanabi-chan. But I need to go now, I will see you soon" Hinata explained, to which the younger nodded with a disappointed look. Noting her reaction, Hinata pulled her younger sibling in her warm embrace.

"I love you, imouto-chan" She whispered, resting her chin on her head. The younger's hands wrapped around her waist.

"Be safe, Nee-chan".

The lavender eyed Hyuga reached the village gates, and to her surprise, she saw the famous team 7 returning from a mission, or more specifically the new team 7.

The dark haired former anbu, with his signature smile, calmly listening to his two bickering teammates. The beautiful and vibrant pink haired kunoichi, scolding her equally vibrant and energetic blonde jinchuriki teammate . Together the trio made a formidable unit, but still it was nothing like the original team 7.

"Hinata-chan, where are you going? It's quite late" The pinkette asked as she saw the Hyuga come into her line of sight.

"I'm just leaving on a mission, Sakura-san. What about you guys" She asked in a polite manner, trying not to blush at the close proximity with the Uzumaki.

"We also just returned from the Sand village, the Kazekage needed some help with some local village conflicts and we were brought in to help" Sakura explained in a upbeat and cheery voice. Suddenly, the pinkette noticed her blonde teammate giving her a strange signal with his eyes, and in an instant she realized what it was. Showing a soft grin, she pushed Sai into the village.

"Anyway, Hinata-chan let's meet up when you get back. Be careful and good luck on your mission" The loud kunoichi proclaimed as she dragged a blank faced Sai with her, leaving the blushing Hyuga with her one true weakness.

"Hinata-chan, how are you"?

"I am w-well, thank you for asking, N-Naruto-kun" cursing herself for her stutter, the Hyuga's eyes refused to look up and accidentally find him looking at her. She was still waiting for his answer to her confessions, but everytime he came near her, she would become a blushing and stuttering mess.

"Listen Hinata-chan" The blonde Uzumaki nervously smiled and rubbed the back of his head. "I-I...y-you...I wanted to a-ask if you wanted to hang out with me once you get back" did she just hear that right? Was this just an illusion or did Naruto Uzumaki just indirectly asked her out. Snapping out of her thoughts, she blushed as her face heated up and a smile crept up on her face.

"I-I would l-like that, Naruto-kun".

And with those words, the Hyuga started her mission with a new found motivation and inspiration to end it as quickly as possible to get back to her first date with the one she wanted the most. It was almost too good to be true. But, like the old saying goes : Good things come to those who wait. And she had waited her whole life for this.

But now was not the time to dwell on dates and happy endings. It was time to focus on the task at hand. The Hokage was expecting results and she was determined to give him what he asked for : The corpse of one faction leader.

Dashing through the trees and forests at a breathtakingly frightening speed, she soared between the leaves and the wind. The Majestic Byakugan in full play, coursing and guiding her through the terrains of the land of fire. With the only stops coming in between nights, to rest and eat up.

The Hyuga princess also didn't want to make her unknown companion wait long. The fact that the Hokage himself vouched for the person, meant that he must be of importance.

Soon enough, in just 4 days, Hinata had crossed the border of the land of water and entered the rain country. Like the name suggested, it wasn't long before she was flying through thunderstorms and showers.

And to say Hinata missed the dry and pleasant weather of her home country would be an understatement. She had been in the unfamiliar country for less then 3 days and she was beginning to dread it. She was missing home. Her teammates. Her family. Her sister. Her cousin. Her friends. And most of all.

She was missing her blonde darling boy.

About 3 miles from Kirigakure was when she was ambushed. The Hyuga was passing through an abandoned town, burned to the ground from wars of the past. And her fault lied in the fact that she hadn't had her Dojutsu activated. She was foolish to assume it was empty, when in reality the scum was hiding.

"Well well well. Look what we have here? Such a delicious and tasty looking lady" now with her Byakugan activated, she analyzed the playing field and realized that she was severely outnumbered.

1-42.

These were not good odds. Even if she was more skilled then all of them. They still had the advantage in sheer number. All of them dressed in a filthy and tattered clothes, the rain making them look even more hideous. But the one thing that was most prominent was the tattooed fist on all of their foreheads.

'Stupid' she said to herself. They had easily given them away. Now all she had to do was to make them give up the location and of the leader and her mission could end before it even began.

"Where is Kishimaru? Tell me where he is and I'll let you all leave in one-piece" The Hyuga's voice was deadly and cold with a sharp edge.

"Your not in a position to be making demands to us, you little bitch!" and like that she had successfully gotten under their skin. The outspoken one who was leading the fray was the most annoyed.

"I will warn you once again. Tell me where your boss is and we can avoid what's coming to you" slowly taking out a razor sharp kunai. She stared dead at him. The thug remained quiet for a second before breaking out into loud laughters.

"Hahahahahah...this little whore thinks she can overpower us all! You know what, I was planning on killing you but it looks like a fiesty little bitch like you needs to reminded of her place first!" The man took out a sheathed sword and pointed it at her. And not long had passed before he was dashing at her with full intent of hurting her.

The Hyuga got on guard and prepared for the clash.

But the clash never came.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, like a bolt of lightening, a man drenched in a dark black poncho flickered in the middle of the Hyuga and the man who was about to attack her. Hinata's eyes widened at the sheer speed the man possessed. It was almost inhumane . And only two men in the world possessed inhuman strength. One was the blonde jinchuriki who was currently in Konoha.

And the other was the dark haired raven and last of the feared and cursed clan of the Uchiha. Yes. This wasn't the bright blue eyed and vibrant Naruto Uzumaki.

This was the man who was the herald of blood and death on this rock. The shinobi world's own angel of death. This was...

"U-Uchiha Sasuke" her voice was a mere whisper, but he heard it. Looking over his shoulder, his mismatched red and purple eyes met the lavender eyes of the Hyuga princess.

"Hinata Hyuga, I was expecting you" her name spoken from his voice was like a sinful experience. Filled with unyielding boom and aww. His appearance had filled with town with deathly silence.

"Who the fuck are you!? Our problem is with that bitch and if you want to stand in our way then we'll kill you too!" The thug spoke once again, cutting through the silence. The Uchiha prince stood in a regal posture, turning his sights away from the shocked female to the male who was currently ten seconds away from his meeting his makers.

"Your fate was decided the moment you called the woman those filthy words. Now, I will give you a chance to apologize to her or else. But just know that none of you are leaving this place alive either way" The dark haired shinobi spoke in a low and grave voice, sending ripples of intimidation through the area. The lavender eyed kunoichi was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard the Uchiha's words.

"Hahaha! Is that so!? Well you can go fuck off then! No way in hell am I going to apologize to that bit-" The thug did not see the black blur that came like light. His words were cut off when the Uchiha flickered right in front of his face, his eyes willed with fury and power staring dead at him. The gasps of others filling the area.

"That was the wrong choice of words" the thug was so shocked in fear that for a few moments he didn't even notice the chokuto that was impaling his heart at the moment. There was never a chance. No fight. It was a clean and swift death. Ones that the raven was known for. The dead man's friends realized what situation they were in. All of them started to take a few steps back. But like the Uchiha had told them.

No one was leaving this place alive.

And right there in front of the eyes of Hyuga princess, the Uchiha zoomed and wirrd around the area, his blade being put to use. One slash to the throat. One thrust into the heart. And many dismembered body parts.

That was the sight left in front of her within ten seconds. And the blood ran free through the streets, mixing with rain and dirt.

"Hinata" She snapped out the daze when he called for her. He was standing in front of a trembling and fallen thug. The last one remaining and on the verge of pissing his pants. The Uchiha pointed to him.

"Ask him what you need to. He will also be meeting his fallen comrades soon but not before he tells us what we need" mercy was a concept that the Uchiha wasn't accustomed to and Hinata had seen that firsthand. Swallowing the lump in her throat, she made her way to the man on the ground, while Sasuke stood a few feet away from her. Taking out the picture Kakashi gave her, she showed it to the man.

"Where is he?" She asked getting straight to the point.

"I-I-In a-a h-hideout...f-f-five d-days u-up n-north n-near a small v-v-village" Hinata learned that the Uchiha's methods, though violent were effective. The man was so shaken up that he didn't waste a second in giving up the information they needed.

She had found out the location of Kishimaru. Now all that they needed to do was to take him down.

"Thank you for cooperating" Hinata said with a small smile before walking. Knowing that the fate the man was about to suffer couldn't be avoided.

The moment she turned her eyes away from the man. She heard the sound of a blade, a small measly yelp and then silence. She didn't need to look back to know what happened.

Moments later, her comrade walked next to her. She glanced his way and found his eyes cast upward. This was the first time she had seen him ever since the war and he had visibly grown more handsome. His features had grown more sharper, his jawline more prominent and his nose sharpened to perfection, his wild hair was kept in place by a band but even that didn't keep some strands from falling on his face, dressed in a what looked like a heavy poncho. He looked like the epitome of a hunter.

Now she realized why Kakashi had said that the man she was going to meet up with is one he trusted. He was the infamous member of the team 7 and one of the savior of this world. A man with no home. A man who had no place. A man who had nothing and no one.

A man who lived in complete and utter isolation.

"We need to move. There might be more of them coming. Our plan is to keep moving. And we will only stop at night to rest and make camp" His voice brought her out of her thoughts, he was still staring ahead.

"Are you ready" His gaze met her face and his fierce gaze brought heat to her face for some reason.

"Hai!".

Travelling with the Uchiha was not what she had expected. Her whole life, she had been told about how rude and cold the Uchiha heir was. How insensitive he was about his actions regarding others. How cruel he was in his approach.

And yet, she still found herself enjoying the raven's company. He wasn't a talker, that much she had expected. He was a man of action. But it was in his small and barely noticeable actions did she notice that he wasn't as bad as the rumors made him to be. Throughout their journey, he was mindful of her health and protection.

He would take small breaks when he would notice she was getting tired. He would sometimes offer to carry her bag when she was feeling exhausted. He didn't talk much, but he was always observing her. His eyes were always taking in information. But the one thing she noticed the most was an underlying emotion in his eyes. To anyone else it wasn't noticeable but for her it was emotion she knew all too well.

Loneliness.

His eyes, no matter how much power they held, also contained loneliness and sorrow. Feelings of yearning and longing. Truly she hadn't expected feelings like these from someone like him. But then again, he was exactly the type of person who would feel like this.

It was common knowledge that he wasn't the most liked person in the world. In fact, he was one of the most feared and hated man in the world. Even though, he was one who saved the world along the Blonde hero. And yet, he was still regarded as the dark villain. A murderer and a traitor. And maybe he was those things. But from just observing him from close proximity, she could tell he was so much more then that. But nobody could get close enough to him to know that. All they knew was that he was the last of his cursed brethren, and a dark stain on the ninja world.

She wasn't into gossips or rumors, but even she knew the kind of opinion people held about him even in his own village. And...it was sad to say the least.

But it was for that exact reason, she wanted to know him a little more. She wanted to find out what Sasuke Uchiha was beneath the veil of anger and hate.

Their first stop came on the second day, when night had fallen. Feeling the exhaustion creeping up on her, she suggested that they take a break and rest for the night. Thankfully it didn't look like it was going to rain. He had immediately acknowledged her request and stopped on the spot.

They made camp in the middle of a dense rainforest, and that is when she noticed that the man didn't have a tent or a sleeping bag to sleep in. While she was setting up her own tent, she noticed that he was quietly setting up logs to make a small fire. She came out and took out some food, just some riceballs and other edibles that didn't weigh much and were perfect for traveling purposes.

"Sasuke-san" she saw that he didn't have anything to eat but he didn't ask her to give him any of hers, quietly keeping his eyes set on the fire in front of him with a calm look on his face. His eyes snapped towards hers, when she called his name.

"Yes" He replied in a polite and low tone. The Hyuga smiled warmly and pushed a her own food towards him, she didn't say anything but the gesture was understood by him, taking his arm out of the poncho he quietly took a little bit of the food. And it was enough to make the Hyuga happy. As he took a bite out of the riceball, a small smile formed on his face that greatly increased his visual appeal, again sending waves of warmth and heat through the Hyuga's face.

The two ate quietly, and once they were finished, Hinata started cleaning up her supplies and started putting them back in her bag. She was busy in her work when she heard his voice. And the amount of emotion in his voice took her by surprise.

"Thank you, Hinata".

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