Chapter 21 – Fright Fest!

"Just breathe! Hinata just breathe! She could hear the loud whooshing sound of air being released urgently. It took her awhile to realize that the sound came from two points, one from somewhere above here from which the voice she slightly recognized came. The other took her a bit by surprise as she realized that the loud inhaling and exhaling came from her. It was just then that a bright bolt of light collided with her eye lids and she blinked repeatedly trying to shield her eyes from the sharp pain the pure burst of light caused but at the same time was trying to get a glimpse of what was going on around here and where she was.

She could hear the sound of wheels rubbing against tiled floor that squeak and rattle sound slightly resembling a grocery shopping cart. She wiggled a bit trying to position her body so that she could see her surroundings, just then she was pushed back down into her horizontal position by two firm hands on both sides of her body, followed by a loud command of "Please don't move". This voice she did not recognize and it made her all the more curious. She tilted her head around and just then she spotted a familiar face in this whole strange scenario. A small smile broke across her lips as she recognized Naruto's face but her smile slowly began to fade as the expression which washed his face was as if he was experiencing some great pain….. pain….pain… pain…, the words echoed inside her head as if all this time she had forgotten something important and it was trying to remind her, right then her whole body became gripped with such an excruciating pain that she almost passed out.

It came wave after wave as if it was trying to drown her; unrelentingly it strengthened as if building to a crescendo. Her eyes widened and her screams filled the air. Naruto's face as if also feeling her pain became even more creased with worry, he looked as if he was twice his age. She could feel his thoughts washing over her, they echoed with his concerns and words of comfort; "It's ok, just breath. Relax. You can do this, we can do this. I am here for you". They felt so warm and refreshing and slowly a peace of mind started to take a hold of her and her laborious breathing again resurfaced.

The pain ebbed and peaked, all the while her body losing strength it wasn't long before she slipped willingly into unconsciousness, as she went she could hear loud chatter buzzing around her; some pleading with her to stay while others were shouting orders. It was then that everything started to come together and she realized the depth of her situation; she was passing out in the middle of giving birth. Blackness fell around her and she could no longer hear, see or feel anything.

What seemed like an eternity to her but was just a few minutes in reality, Hinata drifted in unconsciousness but the bliss away from the pain this short state brought was slowly being peeled away as she started to regain consciousness and the tumult of pain she felt earlier started to resurface this time instinctively along with her roughly paced breathing and she started to push.

"No! Not yet, not yet!" shouted a doctor from somewhere close. "Just hold on for a bit more."

Hinata found herself screaming her response. "I can't hold it anymore! I want it out now! At that she started to push even harder. She could feel the tightening of what must have been Naruto's hands around hers, his fingers where intertwined with hers with one hand, while the other clasped them together and again his thoughts of comfort filled her head. Her breathing suddenly hitched and she could feel something warm flowing down the sides of her face and climbing down the length of her neck. She then realized that between her pushing, haphazard breathing and groaning, she was also crying. Her screams became ear shattering as the contractions worsened but with every push she could feel the bundle of life easing its way out of her.

"Ok, ok that's it. You are almost there" the doctor's voice coaxed her. "Now one big last push" at this Hinata clenched her teeth together and eyes shut she pushed with her last reserve of strength.

"Wahh, good job"

She collapsed within herself, so out of energy and breath it was as if she was doing a marathon across the world. She felt warm hands rest upon her forehead and began to brush back her sweat soaked raven hair from her face. His face suddenly zoomed into focus and Naruto planted a soft and tender kiss first on her forehead then a swift one on her lips. He then raised himself and gave her a small smile, again his thoughts came at her this time they felt less stressed and tense but carried the same emotions of tenderness and love as before. "I told you that you could do it! Congratulations Mrs. Uzamaki!"

Mrs. Uzamaki, the name repeated itself over and over again in her head. Mrs. Uzamaki, she loved the sound of it and to show she did, she presented him with a small smile of her own and clenching his hand to reinforce the message, she used the very last of her strength just to be able to do it. She was so caught up in his eyes and smile she totally did not hear the doctor calling her name nor did she notice that he was now standing beside her bed with a pink bundle in his hand.

"Mrs. Uzamaki….. Mrs. Uzamaki" when the sounds finally touched her inner thoughts she broke away from Naruto and gazed up at the doctor, realizing he had finally gotten her attention he went on "Congratulations Mrs. Uzamaki, you gave birth to a beautiful baby girl" he slowly leaned forward with outstretched hands intending to pass the baby to her, just then Hinata caught a glimpse of the top of the baby's head and to her surprised there atop her head was a bright pink tuft of hair. Never the less she automatically reached out her arms.

The doctor gently placed the baby into her arms. She gently cradled her and then decided to look upon the face of the child she had just brought forth into the world but the sight set before her had her cringing within her skin and screaming at the top of her lungs with fright. Her eyes slowly rested upon the face of the baby and the face and eyes that looked back at her was that of Sakura's, green eyes filled with such hatred, envy and malice that it was as if the emotions themselves were emitting from her small being. Her hands slowly rose as if trying to touch Hinata's face as she did so a crooked and toothy smile spread across her lips. Her teeth were razor sharp and her tongue was forked like a serpent and it flicked across her lips.

Hinata reacted so fast their wasn't anything anyone could do, before they knew it the baby was flung from her arms and was now lying on the floor and Hinata was curled up in a ball, hands to her face as if to shield her eyes from some terrible sight, her agonizing screams filled the room and were escaping into the hallways of the hospital. The doctors rushed to her side, trying their best to calm her down but their hands on her skin felt like slimy eels with the prick of a thousand needles. She did what was instinctive of all humans to do, she started to twist and turn fighting against her unseen enemies, and when they tried to restrain her, her screams filled the room anew.

"Eeeeeyah!" they were so loud it was ear splitting, the only reprieve that was offered was when she stopped only for a few seconds in between screams to cry brokenly of her disgust."Get her away from me! Get her away from me! No. No. My baby no!" she repeated these words over and over again.

"Hinata! Nata-san!" shouted Hiashi as he gently rocked her body. "Nata-san wake up! It's only a dream baby girl, now wake up" She gradually ceased her screaming and thrashing as her father's words of comfort slowly made their way into her sub conscience.

"It's ok Nata-san, you're ok now" he said this as her eyes slowly started to flutter open. He then used his thumbs to gently whisk away the tears that were streaming down her cheeks. Hinata slowly sat up and with a small nudge from her father fell into his warm embrace with her face snuggled into his chest. They sat like this for about 30 minutes neither saying a word. She slowly began to pull away from his embrace after regaining her composure.

"Thanks Pa" she said her voice all husky.

"That's what I am here for hun" she said while using one hand to massage her shoulder. "So do you want to talk about it?"

"Uhh…. Not really"

"Well talking about it might help you now. I mean you've been having some pretty extreme dreams recently and I am beginning to worry. Is there something your hiding from me?" he asked, concern filling his expression.

"Uhh, well you see… it's kind of hard to explain" she held down her head and fiddled with her hands for a while then slowly lifted her head again to meet his gaze "and it's kind of a lot to explain also"

"Well we have all the time in the world so don't worry just lay your burdens on me" he responded with a smile, just then her alarm goes off for 6:30 am.

"Oh crap! I can't right now. I have to start getting ready, Naruto is picking me up at 7!" she said as she sprung from her bed and made a dash for the bath room.

"Huh? Who's Naruto?!" shouted Hiashi after her.

"I'll explain everything when I get back home ok" she shouted down the hall back at him.

"Ahhh alright, ok then" he replied a bit unsure. He then got up and left her room only taking a quick glance back at her bed where the scene of what he had just seen flashed through his head. "Wow that was intense, she really is having a hard time these days" he then released a loud sigh and shook his head empathetically. He slowly made his way down the hall towards the stairs; he suddenly stopped at Hanabi's room door where he only stared at it "I wonder how she slept through all that screaming?" was the thought that came to his mind at this he shook his head and started off again on his journey to the kitchen. "I wonder if she'll ever come around" this was his last thought as he made his way down the stairs.

A/N: So how did you guys feel about this chapter? Please don't forget to leave your thoughts with a review. Hope you enjoyed it and look out for the next chapter

Kaylia