𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐇𝐘𝐔𝐆𝐀 𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐍

The Kidnapping and Meeting Hikaru Hyuga

Author's Note:

If you don't wanna read all of this, here's a summary: I'm not Japanese nor do I have much knowledge on Japanese culture so forgive me if I use anything wrong

I suck at the Japanese suffixes so tell me if I use them wrong. I'm also not confident in what words to use so I'll say 'Sister' instead of 'Imouto' and 'Mother' instead of 'Haha' or 'Okaasan'.

Hanara had finally settled in and was laying down in her bed. It was 10:00 PM according to the alarm clock in her room and she finally heard Hizashi go to bed. Neji and Hanara had been told to fall asleep once they got home from the birthday party, and that was two hours ago! Hana couldn't sleep, but then again, who would be able to sleep when their little sister was about to be kidnapped and their adoptive father/actual uncle might be killed because of the aftermath? She thought that she would be there and be able to make a change but because of her stupid clan rules and stupid time of birth that wasn't going to happen. It seems that even in this life, Hana wasn't going to get an ounce of peace.

After another hour of lying in bed and staring at the ceiling while internally freaking out, Hanara heard a scream. 'Dammit, it's happening,' Hanara thought, 'Did Hizashi hear it? Should I wake him up? I don't want to change anything and Hizashi's situation might get worse if he intervenes... what if Hiashi-sama doesn't wake up though? No. I'm being silly. If I heard it, he definitely will.' Hanara shook her head and attempted to fall asleep.

In the morning:

Long story short, Hanara didn't get any sleep that night. Instead, she decided to study and practice the Gentle Fist technique using the scrolls she brought with her. She practiced hitting her pillow without using any chakra and then practiced gathering chakra in her hands without hitting anything. The moment she heard Hizashi get up, however, she quickly stopped and ran out of her room to claim the washroom closest to it. She took a shower, brushed her teeth, put on some clothes, brushed her hair, and ran into the kitchen. It was honestly really lucky that this house and practically all the other houses owned by the Hyuga had the same layout because Hanara didn't want to get lost and have to rely on someone else to get to where she wanted to be.

"Good morning Hanara," Hizashi smiled.

"Good morning..... uh, what do you want me to call you? Father? Or sir? Or Hizashi-sama? Or Uncle? Or..."

"Your dad preferred that you call me Father, "He replied softly," I understand if you don't want to but you have to call me that in his presence."

'I swear to god, that man, he is no doubt the most awful father to ever exist! I will never understand how Hinata dealt with him. How can he call himself a clan leader when he can barely raise a child!' Hanara thought as she responded with a short nod of her head.

"I suppose I'll call you Father then. I can already tell that you'll be a better father to me than my actual one ever would be, " Hanara responded with a bit of venom in her voice.

Then there was a knock at the door. 'People are coming over at 8:00 AM on a Saturday? Weird.' Hanara thought as she ran to the door. She opened it to find Hikaru, Hiashi's errand-runner.

"Hikaru-san?"

"Oh, hello Hanara-san, can you bring me to Hizashi-sama? There are some things we need to discuss."

"Of course, come on in, "Hanara responded as she led him into the kitchen.

'Not already! The Cloud Ninja seriously cannot be considering the life for a life thing already! I only met this man yesterday! No, calm down Hana, they are just telling Hizashi so that he can break the news to me slowly and keep me safe, that's all. Yes, that must be it.' Hanara thought as she led Hikaru into the kitchen.

"Father, Hikaru-san wants to talk to you," Hanara told Hizashi, internally smirking when Hikaru heard the 'father'.

Hikaru sent Hizashi a look that practically screamed 'This is private' and so, Hizashi said, "Hanara, could you go wake up Neji? He shouldn't be sleeping this late in the morning."

"Yes, Father."

Hanara let out a quiet sigh, one that no one but the girl herself could hear, and walked up the stairs. Finding the room was easy, seeing as Neji's room was directly across from the stairs and he always slept with his door open. Hanara really couldn't understand why. Doesn't the boy want any sort of privacy? If the house was broken into, wouldn't it make the thieves' or kidnappers' jobs easier by leaving a room wide open? Shaking her head, Hanara quietly made her way to the sleeping four-year-old and shook him softly.

"Brother, brother. F- Hizashi-sama says that you must be up." Hanara said, hoping that Neji didn't notice the slip-up. She didn't know how Neji would react if he realized that Hanara was calling Hizashi, Father.

"Good morning sister!"

"Hello Neji," Hanara said, smiling before her face became serious, "Hey, Big Brother, is it okay if I call Hizashi-sama Father?"

"Of course! Why wouldn't it be," Neji asked, looking genuinely confused as he got off the bed.

"I don't know. I just wanted to make sure," Hanara replied softly before hugging him. His eyes widened before he slowly relaxed and hugged her back, "You're my big brother, obviously I'm going to hug you," Hanara exclaimed as she released him.

Neji's face broke into a huge smile, "Thank you!"

Hanara just smiled as she pushed him towards the bathroom, "Get ready! We have a visitor."

That was all it took for the boy to run into the bathroom. After a few minutes of sitting on the top step, waiting for Neji to come out, Hanara heard Hizashi call for her.

She made her way into the kitchen and responded, "Yes Father?"

"Hanara, you remember the Cloud Ninja? The festival that was held because of them agreeing to sign a peace treaty?"

"Yes. Hinata-sama wanted to go but Yuki-sama wouldn't let her."

"Well, they attempted to kidnap Hinata-sama. Don't worry though, Hiashi-sama killed the man before he could leave."

"And this concerns me how," Hanara asked, trying to make it seem as if though she didn't care for her immediate family. Hizashi gave her an unimpressed look, but it seemed as if though Hikaru bought it, and that was all she needed.

"Hanara, they might come after you too."

"You said it yourself, Hiashi-sama killed the man."

"But, even once Lord Hokage finds out, the Cloud nin might find a way to stay free and if that happens, you may be targeted."

"Then train me."

"Sorry?"

"Train me. Then you won't have to worry because I'll be able to defend myself. You don't have to teach me much, just enough so I can defend myself until I find a moment to cut off my opponent's chakra. One hit is enough to mess with the whole system right?"

Both Hizashi and Hikaru looked shocked at the fact that Hanara knew that. 'Come on! I know I'm not the heir but I still grew up with all those scrolls lying around the house. I wasn't about to waste the opportunity to learn! I'm growing up in a world where people die left and right! Even if someone isn't directly targeting me I still could die because I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time. I need to be able to defend myself!' Hanara thought.

"Yes, you are correct. I will train you when I train Neji."

"Thank you!"

"I must be going- oh, who is that," Hikaru asked, noticing Neji coming down the stairs.

"This is my son, Neji Hyuga," Hizashi said, smiling, "Neji, this is Hikaru Hyuga."

"Hello, Hikaru-sama, it is a pleasure to meet you," Neji said, sticking out his hand.

"Hello Neji," Hikaru said, shaking Neji's hand, "I wish I could stick around and chat but I must get going. It was a pleasure meeting you Neji, goodbye Hanara-san and Hizashi-sama," Hikaru called as he slipped on his slippers.

"Goodbye Hikaru-san/Hikaru-sama," they all called.

And with that, the door snapped shut, leaving a confused Neji, thoughtful Hizashi, and panicking Hanara.