Entangled

Precipice - Chapter Sixteen

AN - Hii :) Sorry for the later update, had a midterm... It was gross. Don't do summer courses with summer research at the same time lol. So we're back to precipice with this chapter. There's a few more pieces of background to know before we get back to Eclectic Love :) Hopefully you like reading about them lol

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Reminder:

Precipice ~ Hinata: 13, Kakashi: 23

Eclectic Love ~ Hinata: 18, Kakashi: 28

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Precipice — Chapter Sixteen

Hinata's eyes shot open, sucking in a startled breath. Her body shot upwards in her bed, her Byakugan activating with an ingrained instinct, as she noticed the new presence in the room. Her eyes went to Sasuke seeing him in the pretence of sleep. With her Kekkei Genkai she knew he was under a genjutsu.

With the sedative fully cleared from her system, her muscles tensed in apprehension. Her body whined for the sleep she was pulled out of. Her abdominals felt weak. Her chakra low. Her legs felt heavy stretched out in front of her.

The ANBU raised his hands up in a palliative manner. "It makes him sleep. I can't have him waking," he tried to explain. "Hokage-sama sent me."

Hinata didn't make to react, instead staying on guard.

From the Hokage's description of the teen, the ANBU had expected as much. "What happened? Your face..." He hadn't been told of that injury.

"Family reunion," Hinata answered after a minute. She tried to deduce what this man wanted. She tried reading every unintentional cue his body presented, but nothing pulled through.

He nodded. The ANBU was waiting for a 'What do you want?' but when none came he filled her in on why he was there. "You have another mission."

Hinata's Byakugan slowly shut off, the tendrils of chakra smoothing along her skin. Her brows furrowed in silent question.

A scroll appeared in his hand. He threw it to Hinata. "The Chunin Exams are going to be held here in February. You're to return then unless given further notice."

Hinata peeled open the black trimmed scroll, trying to hide her surprise. 'They're finally hosting the Exams...' They were supposed to be six months ago, but with the tension between Konoha and Kumogakure they were canceled. 'That's more than two months away from the village.' In the dark, her eyes strained to read the tiny print, the words merging together.

Slowly she pieced the words into a coherent message. 'Training?' She swallowed.

They're getting rid of you, a voice supplied. Throwing you away.

Hinata shook her head, trying to shake away those intrusive thoughts. "Alright." She ignored the pain in her chest.

The ANBU narrowed his eyes at Hinata's quick acceptance. He pulled out a stack of clothing—her own ANBU gear. He walked over to her, placing them in her hands before giving her privacy. He stood facing a corner of the room.

Hinata stood on shaky legs. She pressed a hand to the pulling scar atop her ribs, drawing her fingers along the bumpy ridge. Her gaze zoomed in on the ANBU, making sure he didn't turn around. She bit her lip as a question gnawed at her. It wasn't her place to ask, but she couldn't help herself. "Why is this so urgent?"

The ANBU didn't turn, instead shifting on his feet. "Hokage-sama is worried of how Danzo will handle your recent interactions," he worded carefully. "There was a confrontation," he divulged.