CH 1

Ai Araya, cousin of Hinata

Kankuro walked around the city of Konoha. It was summer vacation and he had decided to go to Konoha to visit Naruto, his buddy. He noticed Hinata sitting in a ramen shop with an older looking girl who's face was bandaged up. He walked over to them and smiled, "Morning Hinata. Who's this?"

Hinata gulped down some broth and replied, "My…body guard…"

Kankuro looked confused. Wasn't Neji her bodyguard for some time? Oh well, he thought. He shrugged and sat next to the body guard. "So…what's your name?"

No reply.

"Excuse me, are you deaf? I asked for your name…"he said, waving a hand in front of her face. He saw one eye, which was a dark red shade. He smiled, "I bet you have pretty eyes…."

The girl made some signatures toward Hinata.

"Her name is Ai…she's my cousin actually…And she said that flattery will get you nowhere…." Hinata translated quietly, and Kankuro scorned at Ai. "Nice meeting you Ai…I'm Kankuro…I got to go and meet Naruto now…." He got up and started to walk off…

"Wait! Kankuro!" Hinata shouted, running up to him. He turned and raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

"I want you to take Ai with you…back to the Suna…"Hinata said, pushing Ai toward Kankuro. "Please…Ai once you're out of the Suna, I want you to tell Kankuro everything…you are free…and I permit you not to speak until then…"

AI bowed toward Hinata, and looked at Kankuro. "I'm bunking at Naruto's for a day or two…so we're not leaving yet…"

"Then I permit Ai to speak at Naruto's…tell them what father did to you, your history, your gift…"Hinata said at Ai, who nodded. The Hyuggan smiled, "Thank you Kankuro…." She got up and walked off toward another direction, while Kankuro, now accompanied by Ai, walked to Naruto's house.

"So…Ai…these are just yes or no questions…but are you scared under the bandages? Hurt at all?" Kankuro said, once they neared Naruto's house. Ai shook her head and tugged at her worn out black shirt. That's when Kankuro noticed the poor clothing she wore. "DO you have any clothing with you besides those?" Another shake of the head. Kankuro was starting to realize that she was probably mistreated by Hinata's father….

Naruto was already outside the door waiting for Kankuro. "Huh? Kankuro, who's the chick?" Naruto asked, and Kankuro shook his head. "Not out here…inside Naruto…Come on Ai…" He grabbed Ai's hand and felt blisters. Dear god, what was going on at her house?

Naruto let the two in before shutting the door and sitting down. AI sat on the couch next to Kankuro. "Go on…talk…"Naruto said, looking at Ai.

Ai reached up and tore the bandages off. Long dark blue hair fell to her shoulders and a strip of black fell before her right eye, the left covered by her hair. "My name is Ai Araya…I am Hinata's cousin and I am a 1/16 Hyuggan….you may ask any and all questions about me…"

A/N: I know Short story…sorry ;;; Anywho, please comment. I promise, as the story goes, it will get better! I do not own Naruto…but can I own the 3 sannin? Joking! ACK! dodges from fans Pease read the next chapter!