twinlionfists | 1st Tenketsu

[Action: Somewhere in the village - Sakura Only]

[Taken from the battlefield, Hinata let out a gasp before she found herself waking up on the ground. She slowly stood, taking in the fact that she was wearing clothing that was decidedly not her uniform from the war. In fact, her arms and legs were sticking out of the flimsy white dress, making her feel extremely under-dressed.

As she turned around, she saw a flash of purple that seemed to remind her a little of the jacket from her normal outfit. She reached out to grab at the colorful thing and brought back a handful of lavender feathers. Suddenly, she was overcome with nausea and lightheadedness before she passed out, never noticing the familiar face of her pink-haired comrade from Konoha as the blackness took over her again.]

[Video: For others, Two days later]

[Have a very confused looking hime-type, Luceti. Complete with the self-conscious blush.] E-excuse me. M-my name is Hyuuga Hinata. I have just arrived here to this village. [The camera shifts to point out her lavender wings.] If they serve no practical usage, why are they there? And am I the only one who discovered a brand on the back of their neck? They seem rather obvious.

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It does, fairly often, actually. [She sighs as she tries to remember what exactly was the last thing she remembers. With almost two years of memories of this place added by the memories she saw in Shikamaru's head, it takes her a little time before Ino can recall.]

Hm, well, I'm from when Naruto came back a hero after defeating the real Pain. We were starting village repairs when I was dragged here.

[So long ago... She remembered how angry Neji had been with her over her reckless behaviour, how Ko-san had been bitterly disappointed and proud at the same time that she'd been able to save Naruto from giving up but at the cost of her own well-being.]

Have things...have things been very difficult here for you?

[This time, Ino offers a small smile. That question's a little complicated to answer but she'll try her best.]

Yes and no. When this place isn't chaotic because of some experiment or when we're not drafted to fight some war outside this enclosure, it's peaceful overall.

[Hinata's eyes grow a little dull. More fighting, and for a cause she wasn't even sure she understood.]

We are drafted to fight? Against whom? By whom? I have not been able to fully find answers in this journal that was left to me when I arrived here.

You haven't?

[Well, time to be useful! Ino will then send this guide to Hinata's journal.]

There. I just sent you a guide that Shikamaru gave me when I first arrived here. It's all up for your perusal and I think it's a good read. Anyway, to put it simply, we fight for the Malnosso and we usually fight against the Third Party. These drafts aren't voluntary so if your name's announced, you don't have much of a choice. So far, I've only been chosen once. [That was when she was still months old in this place. At least, Temari was with her that time.] More information about that on Section 8 of the guide.

[Hinata nods as the file is sent to her journal.]

I will look this over when we are done speaking, Ino-san. Thank you very much for sharing this with me.

[Hinata will receive this smile in return.]

Hey, it's no problem! We have to stick together, you know, especially in this place. If I can help any, I'll do it.

A-actually, I-I have a request of you, if it might not be too much.

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Yeah, sure. What is it?

A-ah, I haven't asked Sakura-san yet, but...

[Why is this so difficult to say?]

IrequiremoreclothingandwouldappreciatetheassistyoubothcangivemesinceIhavenotdonethisformyselfbefore.

[Ino had to lean against her journal a little to actually decipher what she just said, but she understands it, anyway. There's the word 'clothing' and that can only be associated with shopping, so.]

Oh, certainly! I'd love to help. You've come to the right person.

I am grateful.

[Now that that is out of the way, Hinata can take a deep breath.]

I-I will consult with Sakura-san and then let you know when we are available. Does that...does that sound acceptable?

Why are we even bringing Sakura? She can't even decide on a good hairstyle for herself.

[In short, she's unreliable when it comes to ~fashion~ but lol Ino's just kidding. She'd love to shop with you girls!]

I-it would be rude not to invite Sakura-san, Ino-san. And I like Sakura-san's hairstyle. It is very her.

[Yep, the sad part is that Hinata actually means that.]

What?! Are you kidding me? That hairstyle is hideous and if it were up to me, she'd be bald by now!

[You're not really serious, are you?]

[Hinata is very serious, okay? There is nothing she would change about Sakura-san. Just like she wouldn't change anything about you!

So, in order to avoid any trouble, Hinata is going to just move on from that topic.]

Wh-when shall we do this?

[Smooth move, Hinata. Like a ninja! That effectively gets you out of trouble.]

Up to you, really. When you're more settled, just let us know. Have you talked to Naruto yet?

[Hey, she was paying attention to those classes, you know.]

Y-yes, just a little bit before you replied to my inquiry. [Nope, not blushing. Nope.] I-I will definitely let you know, Ino-san.

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