Hey peoples

Hey peoples. This is a Neji/Ten fic for anyone who forgot. I don't really know how long this fic is going to be so bare with me. It will probably be around 3-4 chapters long. I got the idea for this fic from the words to the song "You Found Me" be Kelly Clarkson. Wow, I do that a lot don't I? :P Hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I do not now, nor ever will own Naruto.

Neji and Tenten walked slowly towards Tsunade's office. They had just finished a B-rank mission and were completely exhausted. When they finally reached their destination, Neji knocked on the door before they walked in.

Tsunade was seated at her desk looking rather somber. When she noticed Neji and Tenten walk in, her expression changed to an obviously fake smile. "Congratulations on the success of your mission. It turns out that it should have been rank A, not B. You two have certainly proven yourselves as truly great shinobi," she said, still smiling.

Neji and Tenten looked at each other. This couldn't be the only reason Tsunade had ordered them to come as soon as they returned. "Tsunade-sama, why did you call us here in the middle of the night when you know we are both exhausted? This can't be the only reason." Neji looked Tsunade in the eyes.

Tsunade sighed and let her smile drop. "I should have known I couldn't fool you for long. After all, you did just finish an A ranked mission all by yourselves." Tsunade turned to Neji. "Would you mind leaving Tenten and I alone for a minute. I need to speak with her – privately." Neji understood and walked out, closing the door behind him. For some reason, he couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen.

"Tenten, I know this probably isn't the best time to tell you this but if I procrastinate I might never be able to." Tsunade was looking very depressed at that moment. "You know how that mission was to kill the two rogue shinobi from the village hidden in the mist that were headed this way?" Tenten nodded slowly, unsure of where this was going. "Aren't you curious as to why the mission was changed to A rank and why they would even think of coming here?"

Tenten thought for a minute. "Now that you mention it, I am a little curious." Tenten looked back at Tsunade, who was looking at her as if she felt sorry for the girl.

"They were your parents, Tenten. They fled the village years ago because of something they did that put the village in great danger. They left you behind in hopes that you would live a normal life." Tenten just stood there shocked for a minute. "I… I killed my parents?" Tenten was on the verge of tears. She ran out of the office as fast as she could, running straight past Neji. He had been waiting for her to finish so he could walk her home.

When Neji saw Tenten running, he knew his hunch had been right. He ran into Tsunade's office. "What did you tell her!" he screamed at Tsunade. She just sat there looking depressed. "She was going to find out sooner or later." Should I tell him? Tsunade thought to herself. He is her best friend. Maybe if I tell him, he can help her cope.

Tsunade let out a long sigh. "That mission you just finished was to kill her parents. I only found out whom it was you had to kill after you two had left the village. I wouldn't have sent Tenten if I had known sooner."

It took a moment for all the information to sink in. Neji just stood there looking troubled. Why would Tenten be so upset over that? She never even knew her parents. Then it dawned on him. Lately everyone has been talking about how much fun they have with their parents, and how cool it is to learn new jutsu from them. She must have been depressed about it for a while.

"I'm sorry Tsunade-sama, but I have to go find Tenten. I have a bad feeling that she is going to do something rash." Just before he ran out the door, he called out, "Thank you for telling me!"

Tenten ran into her apartment in tears. She didn't know how to handle this. She thought her parents died on a mission when she was just an infant. Now, knowing that she had parents like the rest of her friends was horrible. Now she knew that she would have been able to know what it felt like to be held in her mother's arms, or have her father teach her new jutsus like the rest of her friends.

Tenten thought of what to do. All she could come up with was getting away from this village, and the thoughts of what her life could have been like. She began stuffing a bag full of everything she thought she would need: a change of clothes, some food, and weapons. She decided to leave a note behind for Neji, knowing that he would come looking for her. Then, she ran outside. It was starting to snow but Tenten didn't think to go back and grab her jacket.

Neji ran up to Tenten's apartment hoping she was at home. When nobody answer

ed the door, he broke in. When he didn't find her, he started to get anxious. What if she did something rash? He couldn't understand why he was so worried, but he was.

When he was about to leave, something caught his eye. There was a kunai stuck in the wall holding a piece of paper to it. Neji quickly grabbed the paper and began to read. It was a note from Tenten.

Neji, I'm leaving Konoha. I don't have any more reason to stay, and as long as I stay here the more I will think about how I was the one who killed my parents. I'm sorry, but I think this is best for me. Please don't come looking for me, just leave me alone. Thank you for being my best friend. Tell Gai sensei and Lee for me, would you? And tell Tsunade I'm sorry.

Signed, Tenten.

As Neji read this, he noticed tear splotches where tears had stained the paper. He felt a pain in his chest, like someone was ripping out his heart. All he could think about was why she would do something like this. It didn't make sense. He decided to go against Tenten's wishes and look for her.

Neji ran to the Hokage's tower. He burst into Tsunade's office without even knocking. All he was thinking about was getting to Tenten as fast as possible. "Tsunade-sama! Tenten is running away from the village!" He showed Tsunade the note. "I request your permission to go and look for her."

"No." Tsunade stated simply. "But why? We need to find her." Neji couldn't understand why Tsunade would want to let Tenten run away. "If Tenten feels that this is what is best for her, then we should leave her be. I don't want to cause un-necessary trouble."

Neji was furious. He ran out of the office in a rage. How could she do this? WHY would she do this? It doesn't make sense. Neji was very determined. Well I'm going to look for Tenten against the Hokage's wishes. I don't care if uncle Hiashi will be mad at me. I need to find Tenten.

Sooooooo? What did ya'll think? I know I need to add more about what happens to Tenten. I will have that in the next chapter, I promise. Just to let everyone know, I already have the next chapter done, but I will only update when I get 15 reviews. I know, torture right? Sorry but that's the way I'm doin' it. R&R please.