Finding Her Heart

Chapter 4

The next afternoon Hinata meet the others in the Kazekage’s office. Joining them were the four counsel members of Suna. All there to witness the signing of the new peace treaty . Hinata stood behind Gaara her hands resting on her sai’s ready for any trouble that might arise. Akamaru by her feet. Gaara introduced Sasuke and Naruto to the four council members. One council member in particular rubbed Hinata the wrong way. His name was Masuyo Taro.

“So Kazekage are you not going to introduce us to your pretty Kunoichi ?’His eyes looking her up and down.

Her hands tightened on her sai’s handles. Oh how she wanted to rip this man’s throat out the way his eyes leered over her body. Hinata began to step forward to put him in his place when she felt Gaara’s hand on her shoulder.

“Councilman Taro, I would appreciate it if you did not eye up my bodyguard.“ He spoke thru clenched teeth. “I can not guarantee your safety if you anger her.”

“My apologize Kazekage I meant no offense.” A fake smile appearing on his face as he bowed to her . “My Lady my heartfelt apologize to you also.” Hinata just glared at him.

After the meeting was over Hinata saw Sasuke and Naruto off at the village gate her head wrapped in the silk fabric that kept her skin from burning.

“Hinata promise me you will behave.” Sasuke asked her.

“Sasuke don’t worry I am always well behaved.” A sinister smile appearing on her face.

“Oi, Hinata! I think that is exactly what Sasuke is talking about.” Naruto said as he paced back and forth anxious to get home.

“Shut up baka or I will tell pinky about your hentai collection.” Sasuke just laughed at Naruto’s horrified face. After they left Hinata slowly made her way back to the palace. She was incredible bored and that familiar ache in her chest was returning. She had not been able to release any of her built up rage besides hitting Naruto on the head a few times for being stupid.

‘There has got to be something fun to do. ‘She thought grinning mischievously. Sending Akamaru to her room. She set out to have some fun. Using her byakugan she located Gaara and Kankuro. Moving slowly thru the halls she walked passed the guards and slowly made her way into the sitting room were Gaara and Kankuro were both crashed out on opposite couches. Kankuro snoring. No wonder he needs a bodyguard he doesn’t even sense my chakra. Picking up a black marker on the table she proceeded to have some fun. When she was done she snuck out of the room then ran all the way to her room laughing hysterically.

Akamaru barked when she opened her door. Hey buddy she leaned down and scratched his head. Jumping on the bed she laughed as she fell back against the pillows.

‘What the hell is wrong with me Akamaru…I …almost feel… “She stopped as the memories came back her chest aching painfully. The laughter in her was now gone. With a sigh she went to the bathroom and changed for dinner.



As she made her way to the dining room she heard Temari and Gaara laughing and what sounded like a very pissed off Kankuro. She smiled her sinister fun that afternoon had paid off.

“I am going to kill that girl.” Kankuro roared.

“What’s the matter Kanky?” Hinata smirked as she walked into the room.

“You…you!” He shouted as Gaara held him back laughing. Temari sat at the table holding her sides from laughing so hard. On his forehead was the kanji for idiot in big black strokes.

“Gaara I don’t know what you find so funny take a look at your own head.” Kankuro growled.

“Huh?” Gaara frowned. Temari just laughed harder.

“Well Gaara you always wanted eyebrows.” Temari laughed. Gaara’s eyes widened as he realized what she had done. Letting go of Kankuro he went to find a mirror. With his brothers hold on him gone Kankuro made a dive to strangle Hinata. She smiled as she dodged his hands and punched him in the stomach. As he landed on the floor in pain Hinata put her foot on his chest.

“Kanky, I expected a little more out of you than that. How boring… I wanted to play more.” She sneered down at him.” Temari stopped laughing when she realized Hinata had done this entire thing not as something funny but to anger her brothers into a fight.

“You know I am not hungry anymore. Goodnight Temari.” Leaning down and giving Kankuro a pat on the cheek she ran up the stairs. As she walked into her room she felt his presence behind her. Making a run to sweep his feet from under him she miscalculated as he dodged her. His arm knocking her onto her back. Standing over her he smiled down at her.

“Having fun Hinata?” This just enraged her more. Flipping over to her stomach she kicked her leg out sideways aiming for the back of his knees. He quickly dodged her leg. Hinata was full fury now pulling out a kunai she made a strike for his arm. Grabbing both her arms in his hands he slammed her back into the wall the force knocking the kunai from her hand. His right knee planted between her legs and his hands holding her arms above her head. He pinned her to the wall. His teal blue eyes pierced hers. His face furious.

“What the hell is your problem woman? “ He yelled at her thru clenched teeth. Her moonstone eyes just stared right back into his. “Do you have a damn death wish?” Never blinking her eyes softened.

“Yes!” Her voice barely a whisper.” His breath caught and his eyes widened at her revelation. Leaning in his lips roughly captured hers. His knee pushing into her warmth as a soft moan left her throat. Pulling back he let go of her. She glared at him her small hand reaching up and slapping him across the face.

“Bastard…I…I...hate you!” She screamed. He smiled at her as he walked to the connecting doors.

“Maybe so Hinata but for that to be true you have to have a heart that knows love.” With that said he closed the door behind him. Hinata slid down the wall her hand touching her lips that he had just kissed.

‘No… no I have no heart I..I.. don’t ever want to feel again.’ She thought as a single tear slid down her cheek .

That night the same haunting nightmare returned.