Servitude

It had been
three days since Hinata and Neji had their moment together… and she was still
relishing in the feeling that she had knowing that together they made such
passion. Oh, passion, sweet, sweet passion… so sweet that it seemed taboo but,
dare I say, the most enjoyable thing in the world; and now after talking to
Kurenai-sensei she is well aware that much more was to be done. It was the very
passion that had her floating on air.

“Hmm…” She blushed softly looking up at the setting sun.
With a shrug she realized she was going to be late for meeting her father. She
looked at the mansion and smiled secretively to herself.

“Miss Hinata…” Sakue greeted the child. “Come, you have to
bathe before dinner.” Sakue ushered Hinata in a rush to the main bath, not the
bath in her room. Typically this bath was meant for special occasions since the
right mixture of herbs and seasons make for a very nice smelling person.

“Sakue, what is going on?” Hinata uttered out as the older
woman dunked her head under the water scrubbing so hard Hinata swore her hair
would fall out form the sheer force. “Sakue!” She said louder than usual making
the woman freeze momentarily.

“We are having a very important guest. Hanabi is currently
being dressed in her best kimono.” Sakue dunked the girl’s head back under to
rinse the soap out of her hair. She was then being rubbed to the brink of
peeling her flesh right off of her until she was yanked out the tub.
Immediately Sakue took her back to her room where at least four other servants
in the house were waiting.

“Sakue, what took so long? He is here already.”

“The child procrastinated coming home.” Sakue said as Hinata
was rushed to stand on a stool cold and naked as they rushed to dry her off.

She felt them ruffle her hair in an
attempt to get most of the water out.
The one on her hair backed off as they dressed her in her under garments
before yanking on a Yukata over her head. As soon as that was done the one on
her hair moved to rake the brush through her hair.

“It’s the best I can do on such short notice.” The woman
with the brush said.

“It’s fine. Her hair will keep the style.” Another said
sliding the long sleeves of her kimono onto her shoulders. After secured that
they proceeded to wrap the obi around her body pulling it tight.

“Step down.” Sakue ordered softly as her feet were slid into pur pure white socks.

She caught
a glimpse of herself. He dark hair was still damp but was brushed straight
anyway. The length was short in the back and got longer in the front as it
framed her face. Her kimono was white across her shoulders and slowly dipped
into a deep blue at the bottom where pink flowers seemed to trace her leg.

“Come, child… we’ve not a moment to waste.” Sakue said. “Your
father’s patience is very thin.” Sakue stopped outside the dining room. She
smoothed out Hinata’s hair. “Remember, walk like a lady, and act like one… not
your usual shinobi self.” Sakue smiled softly before walking away.

Hinata gave the woman an odd look. Shaking
her head wondering what was so important she slid open the thin door. Inside at
the head of the table had been her father dressed up as well, next to him on
his left had been a face hadnhadn’t seen for so long… the face of her mother.
Next to her mother Neji was seated, right next to him was her long haired
sister Hanabi. Beside her had been a blank spot, for her apparently, and next
to the blank spot was a face she didn’t recognize.

“Finally… She arrives.” Hiashi turned his pale eyesNejiNeji
who warrenrrently taking his eye full of Hinata dressed up. Indeed his
daughters inherited their mother’s beauty, but he was sure after tonight the
boy wouldn’t want anything to do with the failure daughter. “Hinata…” He tore
her attention from Neji to look at him. “Come, sit… And I can finally announce
our guest.”

“Okay…” Hinata stepped inside and moved to the red cushion
and she knelt into the comfortable position.

“She is quite lovely, Hiashi…” The man eyed Hinata with his
lavender iris’ drinking in the young, but ly foy form known as Hinata Hyuuga.

“I knew she would be to your liking Akuma.” Hiashi grinned
broadly as the black haired male.

“Father…” Hanabi spoke up. “What is going on?”

“This man here is Akuma Akinyami; his family has been ally
to the Hyuuga clan for many years now. During the years though a bit of a
strain has been going on between the clans. I had to wait for Akuma to finally
take head oe cle clan since it was his father who caused the tension.” Hiashi
nodded slightly to Akuma who looked to be at least ten years older than Neji.
(Making him twenty five) “Now that Akuma has finally taken his place as head it
was easier to establish the grounds for an agreement. His clan gives us the
resources needed and we help provide the next heir.” style='mso-spacerun:yes'>

“Provide the next… heir?” Neji spoke up trying to contain
his anger should what he suspects come true.

“Yes, provide the next heir through a union of the two clans…”
Hiashi paused relishing momentarily in the anger that was evident in Neji’s
pale eyes. “…this is why Hinata shall become his bride within the next six
months.” Neji looked on as Akuma grabbed Hinata’s hand and planted a kiss on
the back of it. Oh how he’d love to rip those lips from his face right now.

*~*~*~since it all was happening fast. So… err… review?