Seven Nights

Author's note; Hi I just want to say that, Marie and I are really sorry for taking so long, those problems was because not only that Marie was busy with her children, she was also sick as well and I didn't feel really good and had other problem issues. We're really sorry and hopefully I hope you guys enjoy the new chapter 10. Number 11 is coming soon as well. It's Marie who wrote chapter 10 and 11. Next time it's mine turn with chapter 12 and 13. Enjoy!



-Dana aka Gordafaird, Persianlady



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Night Begins to Fall



Chapter 10 – Day5







“This is just not my fucking day!” Tsunade huffed loudly. Again Shizune had removed her hidden sake stash.

“Damn Hyuga Clan. Nothing but trouble! “She cursed loudly as she lifted a floor board by her desk. After a few hard tugs the wood lifted revealing a hollow space with her favorite sake hidden in it‘s depths.

“Yes!” She smiled triumphantly at her new found treasure, gingerly picking it up and cradling it like a newborn babe. Dropping wearily onto her chair, she poured a large glass. Leaning back she sighed closing her eyes. The day had been a true nightmare.

She had five missing jounin. A furious clan leader screaming for two of her jounin’s heads on a platter. The two jounin’s own clan’s screaming foul play and kidnapping of their sons intended wife. Not to mention the whole mess of two scrolls asking for Hinata in marriage. Both contained her signature. Deep down she knew one was a fake, some how it just had to be. For wasn’t it just a few days ago she had agreed to the happy union of the former Team 8 members. So why did the next day did she receive this scroll saying she was marrying her cousin.



“Damn… if I could just prove this is a forgery or a cohearst signature then the Hyuga clan would be infraction of the original marriage contract .Making them unable to press charges against the Inuzuka or Aburame boys.” Her hand reaching for the two documents.

“In fact they would be in serious trouble for kidnapping , coercion, fraud among numerous other charges,“



A loud knock on the door bringing her out of her thoughts.



“Come in.” She hissed annoyed. Looking up she watch as the Shikamaru and his father entered followed by Shizune. Her eyes narrowed seeing Shizune.

“Don’t even think about it or I swear Shizune…”

“Oh don’t get your feathers ruffled.” Shizune scoffed pulling up a chair. Tonton squealing to be held. “Just pour me a damn glass!” Picking up her pet she let out an exhausted sigh.

“Those Hyuga’s are something else.” Tsunade nodded to her best friend before looking over at the two silent Nara’s.

“So any news on our little runaways?”

“Lee and Tenten were spotted but fled quickly out of Konoha when they caught on to us following them. I think they came back to gather information… ” Shikato voice trailed off as Tsunade frowned.

“I actually feel sorry for them. We all know that this was done to save Hinata from her damn clan.” Tsunade sighed loudly quickly downing another glass. She welcomed the familiar burn as the sake slid down her throat.

“I for one am glad they helped. Nice to see also Lee finally gave up chasing Sakura. I think Tenten is much more suited for him. Sakura is to high maintenance and temperamental.” Shizune smiled as she swirled the liquid in the cup she held.

“That still doesn’t help with out problem.” Tsunade scowled throwing the two marriage contracts on the desk.

“Wait.” Shikamaru said grabbing the contracts. Everyone in the room became quiet as they watched him study the two documents.

“Got something.” His voice drolled.” See this small spot next to the signature?” His finger pointing to the Hyuga clan marriage scroll and Hinata‘s signature.

“Ya what of it? It’s just an ink splotch.” Tsunade snickered the alcohol slowly seeping into her brain.

“No it’s not it is a jutsu mark.” He rolled his eyes as the two women gave him blank stares. “Troublesome.” He muttered before making a few hand signs. A small poof and a small scroll appeared on the desk.

“What the hell!” Tsunade gasped gingerly picking it up.

“It is a trick many genin students use to cheat on tests. What looks like an ink spot is actually a dried blood drop. When used with the right hand signs it connects to a document previously written. Say as in test answers or a cheat sheet. “He yawned bored.

“Well this is no cheat sheet.” Tsunade smiled as she read the scroll.

”What is it.” Shizune whined in anticipation.

“What it is the loop hole we have been looking for. We got those damn Hyuga bastards.” Tsunade smirked sitting back down in her desk. Her hand sliding the scroll to her friend and assistant.

“Oh Kami, this is just horrible. The poor girl.” Shizune gasped as she read the paper.

“You are going to fill us in on this?” The older Nara sighed pointing over to the scroll.

“What we have is a signed document by Hinata Hyuga detailing her kidnapping, attempted rape by her cousin Neji and the clan’s forced marriage. “

“Neji tried to rape Hinata!” Shikamaru growled angrily at hearing his friend being violated by a fellow jounin. His fists clenched tightly.

“Don’t worry Shikamaru he will be severely punished.” Tsunade said calmly. As his father patted his shoulder giving him a reassuring nod.

“Smart girl. She must have realized there was a chance my boy Shikamaru would recognize that genin jutsu trick.” Shikato boasted.

“Shizune I want you to have the ANBU bring in Hiashi Hyuga and Neji Hyuga for questioning. I think Ibiki will enjoy interrogating those bastards. In fact I want all of the Hyuga clan elders brought in.” Tsunade smiled a sly smile folding her hands on the table.

“They will be lucky if I don’t ban the whole damn clan from Konoha for this. If not locking them up for the rest of their miserable lives.”

“You wouldn’t do that. What about the need of their byakugan?” Shizune inhaled gasp bringing a squeal from Tonton.

“I don’t give a damn. I will not tolerate cruelty like this in my village. I have no problem banning half of the clan. In fact it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give Hinata rule of the clan.” Everyone in the room stared at her in surprise.

“When I mean clan I mean joining the house with the main and weeding out the council and other cretins that have had control for to long.”

“Tsunade you think that Hinata might not be the only victim of the clan?” Shikamaru asked a frown etching on his normally lazy face.

“I have heard rumors of how other woman have been treated.” Shizune retorted.

“Hmmm…I think we have all heard things about the treatment of Hyuga woman. We will just have to see what Ibiki’s little interrogation techniques bring out.” She smiled wickedly at the thought of that horrid Hiashi being tortured.



“What about our little runaways?” Shizune asked. “Since we have this new evidence they have no reason to stay away.”

“Let’s let them be for a few days. I don’t want to have Hinata here as we upturn the Hyuga clan. She has been through enough so let her, Aburame, and Inuzuka enjoy some time away from Konoha. “

“What about Lee and Tenten?” Shikamaru asked.

“Let them be also. They also deserve a little vacation for the unselfish act they performed helping their fellow jounin.” Letting out a happy sigh she poured another drink holding it up as a cheer.

“To the end of the Hyuga clan and their ruthless behavior. “She smiled before downing the drink in one gulp.

“Now off with you all. “ She waved her hand at the Nara’s. Shizune getting up to inform the ANBU.

“Oh and Shizune make sure that the Aburame and Inuzuka families are given the happy news. They will probably want to get started on wedding preparations for our soon to be happy threesome.”

“Right away Lady Tsunade.” Shizune smiled happily closing the door behind her.





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WHOA!! I know that was short, but don't worry next chapter will be much longer! ) - Dana and Marie