Leaving Konoha {Finale}

"Hinata came running over , like a desperate woman, but much to Shiro's, Naruko's, and everyone that knew her. Hinata bowed deeply to Naruko.

"Naruko...I am sorry, " She said, "I ask of you to forgive me, I was blinded by my love for Shiro, that I didn't see the light," her head was still bowed as she continued, "I should not have hated you, nor should I have tried to kill you at the tournament, " She gave a small pause before she continued, "I know that, and I do not expect, for you to forgive me for what I have done, but I ask that I come along with you....Shiro....I...love him....I love him so much....with him gone, I...I...there's nothing left of me...and I don't know what I'd do..." she took a deep breath, please, I'll do anything you ask..."

Everyone was shocked, but none more so than Naruko and Shiro, Shiro took a step back, Why? he didn't want to feel like he was manipulating Naruko with her own decision, if he put a hand on her shoulder, or what... it would feel like he was pushing it, Shiro also felt conflicted...so he was trying to keep with his thoughts, he steeled himself, because he didn't like to see Hinata so heartbroken, he knew it was his fault that he led to this... but Shiro's Loyalty lied with Naruko, Naruko was his entire world, so, he stood ready, ready to reject her.....

"Hinata..." Naruko muttered softly after a long moment of thought, "You may come with us...."

"Everybody's eyes widened in shock at this, even Shiro...whose eyes looked like they were about to pop out of his sockets...

"N-naruko-chan...are you sure?" Shiro asked hesitant.

Naruko smiled, her eyes never leaving Hinata's..."Of course I am Shiro-kun, She came over here, and bowed to me....not only did she say she would do anything, but she also sacrificed her own life to follow us, now she will be labeled as a traitor if she comes back. Her family, and her titles, will all be stripped away..." Naruko's smile grew as she said this, "and knowing how prideful she is, how much she was willing to sacrifice to come with us...that is enough for me..."

Naruko flinched at the sudden contact, she was brought into a bone crushing hug, "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.... I PROMISE I WON'T LET YOU DOWN!"

Naruko smiled at her weakly and patted her on the back..."i'm sure you won't Hinata-chan.... now, can you let go of me, I can't breathe."

Hinata's eyes widened, before she quickly let go and blushed in embarrassment, , "Um...hehe, sorry..."

Naruko smiled, and then the two of them turned towards Shiro, each of them staring at him, with the love, and admiration...

Shiro was...kind of uncomfortable....

"Um...."

Naruko smiled, "Let's go, Shiro-kun..."

Shiro smiled a little uneasy...

"Right..."

Inwardly he screamed inside his mind in shock.

'WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED!