Hippolyta

Hippolyta

And she cries for the woman, who would have been her sister in another life.

She rages, she shouts, and she destroys her meagre things.

Is this a woman's destiny, she wonders, to sacrifice themselves for the greater good?

This One-Shot was inspired by the amazing fanfic penthesilea from starryhighqueen from Ao3.

It only has a chapter right now, but it is a gorgeous piece of literature, you have to read it! 

Here is the link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/50927074/chapters/128658328

Aerith’s death hits them all hard, but no one rages quite like Dalia herself.

The only connection to her missing brother…

The young woman who took her in, when she was alone in the world…

Who loved and cherished her as they were from the same flesh and blood!

Dead.

Killed.

Slaughtered!

By the demon Sephiroth.

Dalia's screams echoed through the Forgotten City. 

A physical manifestation of how the world lost its brightest light.

She tore through the new JENOVA abomination like it was made out of cheap cardboard. 

When it’s finally death she spits on it.

She curses it with any foul word she knows.

Tifa tries to comfort her, but she slaps away her hand.

Dalia doesn’t want any comfort.

She wants to spill Sephiroth's blood. 

Wants him to beg for the sweet embrace of death.

She would make him suffer, she swerves on Aerith's soul.

Without looking at anyone, she turns her back and walks away.

She can’t stand looking at Aerith, Aerith's corpse when she had been full of life only a half hour ago.

***

After Sephiroth's death, after the planet was safe from the meteor, Dalia Fair returned home to Gongaga.

Her parents take her back in without a word.

She is quiet the first few weeks anyway.

Probably looks like death herself, she musses.

Dalia sits on her childhood bed, looking at Zack's empty side and can just cry.

Cry for her brother who lost his life to protect Cloud from ShinRa.

Cry for Aerith who had sacrificed herself for them all.

It’s too much.

It’s unfair!

Why did two of the best and most amazing people she knew die?

She cries for her big brother. 

Her protector, her rock, her hero since childhood.

And she cries for the woman, who would have been her sister in another life.

She rages, she shouts, and she destroys her meagre things.

Is this a woman's destiny, she wonders, to sacrifice themselves for the greater good?

If one day she would have a daughter, she would teach her to rage against destiny itself.

No one should be a martyr for this people and this planet.

***

Cloud came for her one year after she had returned to Gongaga.

She wears one of the flowy dresses Aerith preferred in a soft blue.

Her black hair long and spiky like Zack’s had been with a little blue bow on her left side.

It’s probably not sane to represent her dead loved ones like this, yet Dalia is beyond carrying at this point.

Only like this, she feels close to Aerith and Zack.

She curses herself any day that she can’t hear the planet, the voices in the Lifestream.

Maybe if she was capable of it, she could talk to them again.

Cloud looks at her sadly.

The fierce archer is gone.

Leaving a husk clingy to memories.

He understands her.

The weight of the Buster Sword crushes him any waking hour.

“I miss you.”, he tells her quietly. “I know I should leave you alone, you made clear, you don’t want anyone of us near you but….I miss you.”

And Dalia realizes at the exact moment, she had missed him too.

The little flower of love that had blossomed between them, before Aerith’s death and the truth about Zack's disappearance came to light, is still there.

Barely living, but present.

Can she just be happy with Cloud?

Was it fair since Aerith and Zack didn’t get the chance?

Dalia opens her mouth, maybe to say no, she can’t, yet it’s like she hears Aerith's voice, sweetly whispering to her: “Be happy. For me and Zack.”

She listens, gulps and throws herself in Cloud's arms.

They hold each other tightly, scared the other would disappear if they let go.

“I missed you too.”

And maybe this is enough.

***

Geostigma was terrible.

Never felt Dalia so useless.

She can’t help this time, the child under her heart, can’t be risked, she knows this.

Cloud knows this.

All their friends know this.

And again it’s like Aerith talks to her, begging her to not risk the child's life, the life of her niece.

After Geostigma is cured, Dalia delivers a beautiful little girl with short blond hair.

Exactly like the voice of Aerith had said.

“What should we call her?”, ask Cloud full of wonder at the life he created with Dalia.

Were there any other options?

“Aeris.”

In remembrance of the women who made all this even possible.

***

Years pass and Aeris is joined by a brother named Zack, and two younger sisters named Azalea and Amarilis.

Dalia and Cloud are a happy couple and even happier parents, looking at how their children grow up in a world free of ShinRa, of Sephiroth.

She never misses telling her children the story of their aunt Aerith and their uncle Zack.

However, she makes one thing clear, especially for her girls: “No one is worth it to sacrifice yourself for them. You have the right to live to the fullest like everybody else.”

Zack, Azalea and Amarilis take the lesson, but soon forget because they are more busy with living life, which is what Dalia wants.

It’s Aeris who makes her worry.

She is the only one of her kids who has Cloud’s blond hair and spikes, making her look like a Chocobo chick and blue eyes like Zack and herself, who seem way too old for her young face.

Aeris is a silent and kind girl.

Sometimes she looks into the distance, seeming to see something which no one can.

One day Dalia asks her what she sees.

The answer her child gives is both frightened and elateding.

“It’s Aunt Aerith. She talks sometimes to me. With her is a silver-haired man. I don’t think they like each other very much.”

That night, when she is sure Cloud and the children are fast asleep, she gets outside and curses Sephiroth out.

Dalia makes clear that she can and will find a way to make his afterlife hell if he doesn’t leave Aerith alone.

This earns her a soft familiar giggle in the wind.

A little smile forms on Dalia's face.

At least she can still make Aerith laugh.

***

When Aeris becomes a mother herself, giving birth to a beautiful baby girl named Claudia, both mother and daughter talk again about the long death.

“Aunt Aerith was here.”, tells Aeris, while Dalia coos at her first grandchild. “With the silver-haired man…I think they get along now.”

Dalia raises an eyebrow and gently cradles little Claudia.

“Really? Are you sure, Aeris?”

“I am, Mama. Sephiroth…he is more human, no he is a human now. Not the monster from your and Papa's tales.”

Huh, of course, Aeris would find out the connection between the silver-haired man who was beside her aunt in the afterlife and the monster they fought.

Still, Dalia can’t help but ask: “Are you certain, sweetheart.”

Aeris nods which makes her spikes bounce.

“They seemed… happy. I’m glad Aunt Aerith isn’t alone anymore.”

Dalia purses her lips and looks down at her grandchild.

Aerith and Sephiroth are together in the afterlife and are happy with each other.

That sounds like a bad joke, yet her daughter wouldn’t lie to her.

When night falls again Dalia slips out of her home to talk to them.

“I…don’t know what happened…And I’m sure I don’t want any details but…if you make each other happy… continue…Still, Sephiroth if you harm or break Aerith's heart I will find a way to resurrect you, only to kill you again!”

Again, like so many years ago, the wind carries soft and familiar laughter only joined by a more masculine chuckle.

Dalia blinks, while the wind caresses her like a loved one, making her long black hair with silver lines in it dance.

Don’t worry about me….about us…we are happy…don’t worry anymore Dalia…

The woman gasps as she hears these words in her head and can’t help but cry.

Oh sweet, sweet Aerith…

She would do it, for her.

Strong arms circle her waist and Dalia sinks into the warm body of her husband.

“Done with talking to the souls?”

Of course, Cloud would know.

She nods.

“Yeah, let’s go to sleep.”

With that, like when they were young, Cloud carries her bridal style into their home.

Dalia laughs like the young girl she was once, while Cloud smiles at her cheeky.

I love you Aerith…be happy! You deserve this more than anyone.

The door to the Strife household closes with a clink, as the wind dances around the flowers they had planted with their children there.

And if you listen closely you would hear the laugh of a young woman and a man.

I HOPE YOU ALL LIKED IT!

ESPECIALLY YOU starryhighqueen!

THANKS FOR LETTING ME PLAY IN YOUR SANDBOX! *muah*

Goddess of the Sun, Queen of the Stars

On a night shooting stars cross over Konohagakure the life of 12-year-old Hinata changes forever. A white wolf named Shiranui searched for her to end the reign of the “Planet Eaters” as she calls the enemy. The young Hyuuga awakens power beyond her imagination. But will it be enough to end the millennia-old conflict?

OP!Hinata

Goddess!Hinata   

Chapter 4: Teamwork

 Hinata's emotions were running high as she found herself alone in the classroom with Naruto and Sasuke. 

"Nervous" was an understatement to describe how she felt at that moment.

On one hand, there was her long-time crush, Naruto, who made her heart skip a beat every time he was near.

On the other hand, there was the intimidating Uchiha Sasuke, whose presence alone commanded respect and attention.

But it wasn't just their personas that had Hinata on edge.

Recently, she had learned thanks to Shiranui's story, how Naruto was the rebirth of Asura while Sasuke was the rebirth of Indra - the two sons of the legendary Sage of Six Paths.

This knowledge added a whole new layer of complexity to her feelings towards them.

These were not just any two males to Hinata - they were the same two males she had seen in her first vision of the past.

The significance of this realization wasn't lost on her and only added to her already heightened emotions.

As Hinata sat there with Naruto and Sasuke, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by all that was happening around her. 

“He is late!”, growled Naruto at this moment, looking out the door for their Sensei. “Why is the teacher for our group 7 the only one late? All the other groups went somewhere with their sensei and Iruka-Sensei went home. ”

The Hyuuga saw how Sasuke couldn't care less about Naruto's anger, while she feared that her beloved would explode if somebody didn’t calm him down.

And that somebody had to be her it seemed.

She gulped down and prayed to Kami-Sama that she wouldn't make a fool out of herself.

“N-Naruto-Kun...”, she stutter. What a great start! Hinata was pathetic, yet she tried to go one as she saw she got Naruto's attention. “Maybe o-our S-Sensei had to do something important and that’s why he is late?”

“Whatever is his problem, I will pay him back!”, proclaimed the Uzumaki.

Even Sasuke watched how Naruto prepared an eraser prank for their Sensei.

“N-Naruto-Kun, that’s not a good idea!”, told him Hinata worried.

They would make this a terrible impression on their Jonin Sensei, she was sure.

Meanwhile, Shiranui in the brooch was all for Naruto pranking her Hinata-Chan future teacher.

If the man or woman didn’t even think it was necessary to be punctually to a meeting, the she-wolf didn’t want to know how he would try her girl.

“It’s his fault for being late.”, told Naruto the Hyuuga Heiress. “Calm down, Hinata, I know what I do, I’m not for anything the prank master of Konoha!”

Finally, even the Uchiha had something to say: “You mean being the biggest idiot in the village.”

“What did you call me, teme?!”

“A Jounin isn’t going to fall for a plain old booby trap like that.”

It was like the universe wanted to prove Sasuke wrong since a man in the typical attire of the Jonin of Konohagakure stepped into the classroom and the eraser hit him on the head.

The Uzumaki laughed and celebrated that he got the silver-haired men, Hinata was just dumbfounded, Shiranui cracked up and Sasuke was just disappointed.

And this man called himself a Jonin?

How embarrassing.

Years of etiquette classes kicked in and Hinata bowed down in an apology before their sensei.

“Please forgive us, Sensei. We didn’t mean any harm.”

Her apology wasn’t registered since the Jonin just said: “How should I say this? My first impression of you guys is…I hate you.”

Above the three genin formed a dark cloud of depression. Shiranui just facepalmed. What kind of Jonin did they give her little godling?!

The Jonin told them to follow him to the rooftop, where he leaned against the railing, while the three Genin sat down on the ground.

“Let’s see.”, he mussed. “Why don’t you introduce yourselves?”

Sasuke didn’t say anything, and Hinata didn’t know where to start, only Naruto asked: “Why don’t you introduce yourself first sensei? And show us how it's done?”

“Me? I’m Hatake Kakashi. I have no intention of telling you my likes and dislikes. As for my dream…I have a few hobbies.”

Is he for real? He only told the kids his name!, thought Shiranui angry, while the three Genin just stared at him in disbelief.

“That’s it? He only told us his name.”, whispered Naruto to his teammates.

The shy dark blue-haired girl gave a tiny nod in agreement.

“If you can do it better, then why don’t you try?”, asked Kakashi-Sensei in a tone that Shiranui noted sounded like the guy wanted to be anywhere but here.

A growl left the she-wolf lips. This man was irritating!

“I’m Uzumaki Naruto.”, began the blond-haired boy, fiddling with his headband. “I like cup ramen. But I like the ramen at Ichiraku that Iruka-Sensei bought for me even more. I hate the three minutes that I have to wait after I put the hot water. My hobby is to eat and compare cup ramen! And my dream is to become greater than the Hokages. I’m going to make all the villagers recognise my existence.”

 Full of admiration Hinata looked at her crush. You will be a wonderful Hokage one day, Naruto-Kun. I just know it.

 Then it was her turn.

Oh boy.

Nervously the girl played with her kimono sleeve.

“I’m Hyuuga Hinata. I like sweet red bean soup and cinnamon rolls. My hobbies are pressing flowers and training. I hate some of my clan's traditions and people who just hate others without a reason. As for my dream…I want to unite the Hyuuga Clan…and have a family myself one day.”

Here her eyes wandered for a second to Naruto, not that he noticed it since he wondered what she meant with her clan and what she hated about it and uniting it. The boy didn’t get it.

There is someone who likes the dobe in THAT way? Huh…

Oh, my little Hinata-Chan you are destined for more than such things, but we will of course make them true too.

At least she isn’t a fangirl and has honourable reasons. That little crush on Naruto won’t hinder her.

Now it was the Uchiha’s turn.

“My name is Uchiha Sasuke. There are many things that I hate, and there aren’t a lot of things that I like. Also, I have an ambition that I have no intention to leave as just a dream. The revival of my clan, and killing a certain man.”

 Hinata heart got out to Sasuke. Everyone from a clan knew what happened to the Uchiha Clan, making her teammate the last loyal member.

 Now that the inductions were done, Kakashi-Sensei revealed to his Genin, how they technically weren’t ninjas right now.

They needed to do a last test with him.

A survival one.

Shiranui noted how with glee he told them that 66,6% failed and got sent back to the academy.

This freaked of course the kids out.

With one last tip to not eat any breakfast Kakashi left them.

 If I ever get the chance I will beat his ass! Spooking my poor Hinata-Chan like that!

At precisely 5 p.m. the following day, the Genin of Team 7 convened at training ground 3.

Naruto appeared to be barely conscious, while Sasuke seemed his usual self.

Hinata herself was slightly fatigued after adhering to her Hoshi-Kami companion's advice and retiring early for the night.

Furthermore, she had partaken in breakfast given Shiranui's assertion that Kakashi-Sensei was merely playing games with them - a point that seemed lost on Naruto and Sasuke.

In light of this, Hinata had prepared Bento Boxes for her teammates; should she inform them?

Nervous she gulped, before she told them: “I...I made Bento’s...for you...”

Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other, surprised. "Bento boxes?" Naruto asked, scratching his head. "For what, Kakashi-Sensei said we shouldn’t eat breakfast?"

 Hinata smiled shyly. "He said we shouldn’t eat, not that we can’t.", she explained. "It seems unlike that before survival training you can’t eat, you need all the energy for it."

“Huh, I guess that makes sense...”, mumbles Naruto, rubbing his neck.

The shy girl holds out a Bento Box to him and Naruto eagerly opens his box to reveal an array of colorful food items inside.

He didn’t waste any time and dig in.

Sasuke, on the other hand, hesitated for a moment before accepting his Bento Box.

"Thanks," he muttered, not meeting her eyes.

Hinata couldn't help but feel a little disappointed at his lack of enthusiasm. She had put a lot of effort into making sure each box was tailored to their tastes.

 “Wow, Hinata! This food is incredible!”, praised Naruto, which made her of course blush. “And you made this yourself?!”

As they continued eating, Hinata couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction seeing her teammates enjoying her cooking. She had always been shy and struggled to express herself, but cooking had become a way for her to show her care and appreciation for others.

 After finishing their meal, Naruto patted his full stomach and grinned at Hinata. "Thanks again for the food! You should cook for us more often!"

Sasuke remained quiet, but Hinata noticed a small smile on his face as he packed away the empty Bento Box. Maybe it wasn't much, but she was glad that she could bring some joy to their test today.

Feeling emboldened by their positive reactions, Hinata decided to make it a tradition to prepare Bento Boxes for their missions, if they managed to pass Kakashi-Sensei test.

It may seem like a small gesture, but she hoped it would bring them closer together as a team and show them all that even during difficult challenges, there's always room for kindness and warmth.

Shiranui in her brooch was proud of her little godling to come out of her shell and interact with her teammates. If Hinata wanted to become a fully realized goddess the help of these two special boys was important.

 After that, the three Genins waited for their Sensei.

And waited.

And waited.

And waited some more.

The sun was shining down on them bright and warm when Kakashi-Sensei FINALLY arrived.

“Good morning my cute little Genins!”, greeted them Kakashi with an eye smile.

“YOU ARE LATE!”; shouted Naruto, while Sasuke and Hinata looked annoyed at their Sensei.

“A black cat crossed my path, so...”

The unimpressed stare of the kids made Kakashi realise that she should just go on with the test.

He took out a clock and put it on a stump.

“The alarm is set at 12 p.m. Today's topic is to get one of these two bells from me.”, he explained to his Genin. “Whoever can’t get one, doesn’t get lunch.”

The man pointed then a three lone wood poles, continuing that the failure would be tied up there, while he ate before them.

“Kakashi-Sensei, why are there only two bells if we are three?”, asked Hinata worried.

This didn’t sit with her right.

And her feeling was right as their Sensei stated that one of them would be sent back to the academy for sure this way.

He told them to come with the intent to kill him if they wanted a bell or all would be sent back.

Hinata felt a shiver run down her spine at his words. This was serious business.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the thought of being sent back to the academy.

She knew she wasn't as strong as Naruto or Sasuke, Shiranui would probably remind her how much she had grown over the last months, but she was determined to do her best.

Naruto seemed undaunted by the challenge, while Sasuke looked focused and determined. Hinata took a deep breath and tried to steady her nerves. She had trained hard for this moment, and she wasn't going to let her teammates down.

“Hehe, you couldn’t even dodge an eraser and you want us to attack you with shuriken?”, laughed Naruto heartily.

From Kakashi-Sensei just came that the one with the lowest score shouldn’t be taken seriously, which of course angered Naruto and he attacked him with a Kunai.

In the blink of an eye, Kakashi-Sensei had blocked Naruto's attack and turned him so that his own Kunai was on his neck.

No for the first time, the kids saw the true power of a Jonin.

Sasuke was impressed, Hinata worried more and Naruto was just dumbfounded.

“Ready, start!”, called Kakashi-Sensei.

All three Genin jumped away to hide.

Naruto quickly climbed up a tree, while Sasuke disappeared into the bushes. Hinata found a nearby rock to take cover behind. She tried to calm her breathing and focus on her surroundings, listening for any sound or movement that could give away Kakashi-Sensei's location.

Something nagged on Hinata's thoughts.

She never heard of a Team of a Jonin with two Genin, it was always a Jonin and THREE Genin.

So...what does it mean?

The answer came to her suddenly like a strike of lighting.

This test...it put them from the beginning against each other. They saw how strong Kakashi-Sensei was, a Genin alone couldn’t take him out and then only two bells...and then remembering how the ninja squads in Konoha operated...

The Hyuuga heiress was sure that this was a ruse. They should fight against each other when the true scope was to work TOGETHER to get the bells!

She needed to find Naruto and Sasuke before they attacked Kakashi-Sensei.

So she activated her Byakugan.

Hinata scanned the area with her Byakugan, trying to locate her teammates. She could see Naruto perched on a tree and Sasuke hiding in the bushes, but she couldn't detect any movement from Kakashi-Sensei.

She decided to go for Naruto first.

Quietly she climbed up the tree and stopped him before he could charge their Sensei.

“Naruto-Kun, don’t!”, she whispered sharply.

“Huh, Hinata, what’s wrong? I can take Sensei just fine!”, he proclaimed.

“Naruto-Kun, we need to work together.”

“Oh sure, I rather be with you in a team than with the stupid teme.”

The girl tried her best not to swoon at Naruto's words, it was hard, but she managed.

“No, Naruto-Kun this whole test is a trap. Kakashi-Sensei wants us to fight against each other, when we should be working all together to get the two bells. Never in Konoha history, there was a team with a Jonin with only two Genin!”

Naruto looked at Hinata with surprise and confusion. "What do you mean, Hinata? We're supposed to work together to get the bells, right?" he asked.

Hinata shook her head. "No, Naruto-kun. This is a test of our teamwork, not just our abilities. We need to use our strengths to complement each other and come up with a plan to get the bells together," she explained.

 Naruto scratched his head in thought before nodding in agreement. "Okay, I get it now. So what's the plan?"

“We need to get to Sasuke-San.”

“Do we?”

“Please Naruto-Kun.”

Signing Naruto followed Hinata to where Sasuke was still hiding.

Hinata and Naruto found Sasuke in a nearby bush, looking just as determined as ever. Hinata quickly explained her theory to the Uchiha, who listened intently before nodding in agreement. "You're right," he said. "If we work together, we can get those bells."

 The three Genin huddled together, brainstorming ideas and strategies for how to approach the test. They knew they had to be smart and efficient if they wanted to succeed. Naruto suggested using his clones to distract Kakashi-Sensei while Hinata and Sasuke went for the bells, but Sasuke pointed out that it was too risky - Kakashi-Sensei could easily see through such a simple tactic.

 After much discussion, they finally came up with a plan that they all agreed on. It involved using Hinata's Byakugan to keep track of Kakashi-Sensei's movements while Naruto used his speed and agility to create diversions, allowing Sasuke to sneak up on him from behind.

 It wasn't an easy task by any means; Kakashi-Sensei was a formidable opponent, and he seemed to anticipate their every move. But the three Genin worked together flawlessly, each one using their unique skills and abilities to support one another.

 In the end, it was Hinata who managed to snatch one of the bells from Kakashi-Sensei's grasp. She had used her Byakugan to predict his movements and catch him off guard when he least expected it.

 “Amazing display of teamwork you three, but now Hinata, you have the bells, who should stay with you and who should go back to the academy?”, asked Kakashi-Sensei.

Hinata just shook her head at him.

“Kakashi-Sensei there never was a team with only a Jonin and two Genin, but if it has to be this way...”

She throws Naruto and Sasuke the bells.

To say anybody was surprised, was an understatement.

“Hinata, what?!”, exclaimed Naruto shocked, while Sasuke stared at her.

“I made you work together.”, she began. “If I understood the test wrong, it’s only fair I got back to the academy.”

Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other, unsure of what to do next. Hinata's selfless act had caught them off guard, and they were both touched by her willingness to sacrifice herself for the team.

 But before they could say anything, Kakashi-Sensei spoke up. "Hinata, you have understood the true meaning of the test, your teamwork and leadership skills are exceptional. You've all passed."

 The three Genin looked at each other in disbelief before breaking out into huge grins. They had done it - they had passed Kakashi-Sensei's test!

 Kakashi-Sensei told them that starting tomorrow they would go on missions and with a puff of smoke he was gone.

 As they made their way back to the village, Hinata couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what they had accomplished together. She knew that there would be many more challenges ahead of them as a team, but she was confident that with their combined efforts and unwavering dedication to one another, nothing could stop them.

Chapter 2: Training

On a night shooting stars cross over Konohagakure the life of 12-year-old Hinata changes forever. A white wolf named Shiranui searched for her to end the reign of the “Planet Eaters” as she calls the enemy. The young Hyuuga awakens power beyond her imagination. But will it be enough to end the millennia-old conflict?

OP!Hinata

Goddess!Hinata   

Chapter 2: Training

“Why did you lead me here, Shiranui-San?”, asked Hinata curious.

The school day was over and her wolf companion had told Hinata they had plans.

What plans she wouldn’t tell, till Hinata walked them to one of the abandoned training areas of the village.

The place was overgrown with plant life. 

It was clear that no one had used it in years.

The brooch shimmered and turned into Shiranui's floating anthropomorphic wolf form.

“Is it safe to show you like that Shiranui-San?”, wondered the Hyuuga Heiress, carefully looking around.

It wouldn’t surely be good if someone saw Shiranui. She was too alien, too strange. 

The people in Konnoha would not accept her.

“Don’t worry Hinata-Chan.”, reassured Shiranui. She made a fast sequence of hand signs and a dome of Chakra built around the training ground. “This place is one abandoned and thanks to my Jutsu we are safe from prying eyes.”

 “Oh alright.”

“And what we are doing here well…”, the Hoshi-Kami made a dramatic pause for effect before she told Hinata: “It’s time to start your training! What you learn at the Academy and at home is quite frack not enough. Maybe for a normal person, it is enough, but you aren’t. We need you to get in top shape to handle your godly powers.”

Dejected Hinata looked at the ground.

Even after a whole week with her, Shiranui was still so sure she was the Messiah.

Did she not see how weak in the Juken she was? Had she not heard how her father had dismissed her as a failure.

Did she not comprehend that even if she was a Clan Child people like Sakura Haruno were better in Chakra control than her?

The blue-haired girl had been so sure that Shiranui would see that Hinata was to wrong choice, yet it didn’t happen.

“Now Hinata-Chan, what is it with this gloom?”, tutted the wolf, rubbing in comfort their cheeks together. “You don’t see or feel it, but your body is already changing. Your Chakra is. Why did you think your Chakra Control got so bad all of a sudden?”

“Because I’m a failure…”

A growl came out of Shiranui. “I will eat your father's heart for breakfast if he doesn’t start to treat you with respect!”

“N-No, please don’t.”

“You are way too kind Hinata-Chan. On one hand, it’s a wonderful trait on the other some people don't deserve it.”

The Hyuuga didn’t know how to answer that. But Shiranui didn’t need an answer, she just petted her cheek.

“Where was I…Ah yes, your Training. From this day forward I will train you to become the goddess, the savoir you are meant to be…So…to start I want you to run 50 leaps around the Training Ground!”

Hinata wasn’t a person to deny training, even if she didn’t believe she was a goddess, more training was always good.

So she started to run.

The training was brutal.

50 leaps around the training ground.

Then 50 leaps, while using the leaf chakra control exercise.

And then 50 leaps, leaf chakra exercise and Shiranui throwing Shurikens and Kunai at her.

If she lost the leaf, the round started anew.

After that Hinata lay like a starfish on the ground. Her lungs were on fire and she felt how close to Chakra's exhaustion she was.

But Shiranui was not done with her.

Oh no.

50 sit-ups, 50 push-ups and 50 squats.

Then again while doing all this she needed to keep the leaf on her head.

Sadly this was only the first day of her hellish Training. The Hoshi-Kami pushed for more any day.

For the first time in her life, Hinata wanted to die.

Death would be a mercy to this!

Everything hurt! Everything!

Three months went by and Hinata couldn't believe it but…she had gotten stronger, also she could control her Chakra again.

She was faster and swifter.

More flexible and resistant.

Her senses became sharper.

Shiranui had a smug look on her face as Hinata noted all the changes in herself.

Then came the day Shiranui tested her Chakra Nature.

Shocking would have been an understatement.

The paper split into five parts, one got wet, one caught fire, one turned to dust and crumbled up.

She had all five Chakra Nature.

“I told you.”, sing-songed Shiranui. “You are the one!”

Now besides the “normal” training, elemental manipulation was also practised.

For that, her wolf friend taught her the Kagebushin-No-Jutsu.

Without a problem, Hinata made on the first try 100.

“Look what power lies in you!”, told her Shiranui proud.

The Hyuga Heiress and her clones just looked dumbfounded at each other.

So now with Kagebushin on her side, Hinata could train even harder and faster, since what her clones learned, she learned to.

Another three months passed and it was now half a year ago that she met Shiranui.

When Hinata looked into the mirror, she didn’t see a meek girl, she saw a shinobi.

Things had changed also at home.

Thanks to Shiranui's training her Juken was so good, that she hadn’t a problem defeating Hanabi. 

Her father had been surprised. Even more, after she defeated him.

“You may have even surpassed Neji, daughter.”, said her father with a proud glint in his eyes. “You are truly the heiress of the Hyuuga Clan.”

In school, she was also the top kunoichi. No one stood a chance against her. Her Shurikenjutsu hit always bullseye and in the battles, she always won.

This should make her happy, but Hinata felt nothing. 

She still didn't believe she was the Messiah, yet couldn’t deny her extreme progress.

She was something different.

Whether it was good or not would show the future.

The next six months Shiranui made her training even harder.

It was unbelievable that it could get harder, yet her Hoshi-Kami friend managed again that Hinata wanted to die.

Any day she was brought to her limits, only to surpass them.

It seemed Hinata didn’t have a limit, she only grew stronger and stronger.

And then a whole year had passed.

It was time to graduate from the Ninja Academy.

Now it would show if this hellish year would pay off in the real world.

Nothing is True

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

Chapter 2: Rin and Obito

Kohana was scolding herself.

She KNEW Rin and Obito. This wasn’t the first time she had talked and interacted with them.

About what was she nervous about?

Did her strange visions shake her up that badly?

Apparently, since she can’t walk over to her friends and join them for lunch.

“THIS is ridiculous.”, she mumbled, holding in an iron grip the Bento-Box her mother had prepared for her. “You are a Ninja! Well, soon. Get a grip!”

She took a deep breath, planted a friendly smile on her lips and walked over to the stone bench where the two friends were sitting, enjoying their lunch.

“Hey Rin-Chan, Obito-Kun, you have room for one more?”

Obito had his cheeks stuffed with food, but he seemed to greet her back, while Rin smiled warmly at her, making room for her on the bench.

The green-haired girl thanked them and sat down beside Rin, who was now boxed between Obito and Kohana.

“You look much better, Kohana-Chan.”, told her Rin relieved.

“I feel better Rin-Chan.”, she answered and took a bit out of her Bento. “Did I miss something interesting while I was in the nurse's office?”

Here the Uchiha groaned and Rin giggled cutely.

Oho, that must be a good story then!

“Spill!”

“No!”, wailed Obito, putting his hands in a prayer position. “Please Rin-Chan, don’t tell Kohana-Chan it!”

The brunette smiled angelically at her best friend, which made him blush and Kohana rolled her blue eyes before Rin turned to the other female.

“Mai-Sensei had Kakashi-Kun and Obito-Kun here spar against each other…Kakashi-Kun threw him out of the ring in less than 10 seconds.”

A loud laugh escaped Kohana, she couldn’t help it. It got worse as Obito dramatically asked Rin how she could betray him like that?!

Only Rin just patted his head and ate her own bento like nothing happened.

“Stupid Bakashi…”, mumbled the black-haired boy, crossing his arms with a cute blush. “I will show him next time!”

“You sure will.”

“Rin can you say this with any more sarcasm?”

“I can try!”

“Stop!”, hollered Kohana, whipping away her laugh tears. “I can’t anymore, guys. I’m dying over her.”

“Look what you did Rin-Chan, Kohana-Chan is dying!”

“I think she is dying because of you. Maybe you should help her.”

Huh?

What did Rin mean by that?

Her female friend turned to Kohana and winked.

What…?

Suddenly a rush of memories floated her brain which made Kohana blush furiously.

It was strange to explain…there were these memories which she called from Before, whatever that was, where she remembered sitting before a screen looking at adult Obito pictures, which would make Kizashi have an aneurysm if he knew his Imoto-Chan looked at such scandalous pics and how she read something called Reader-Insert with Obito as the love interest.

Her blush burned hotter as she remembered the… raunchy ones.

Forget aneurysm, Kizashi would straight up die. Two times over as Kohana remembered how she pleasured-

No, stop!

She was nine!

Yet in Before memories, it was an adult body.

The fuck?

Then came the memories from here. Was that a good way to explain it?

She remembers her first day at the academy, how Obito had been late and Rin gave him the homework. His happy smile was so bright, that Kohana thought for the first time in her life a boy could be pretty cute.

More of such cute moments, but one was fixed in her brain.

Kohana had never liked her green hair. She had wished for pink hair like Kizashi and her Kaa-Chan.

How she had cried one day under a cheery blossom tree because her parents had forbidden her to dye it.

Obito appeared and cheered her up. He didn’t like one of his friends being sad.

Then he said these words: “I like your hair. It’s green like mint and unique, you should be proud of it. But if you want to change it that bad one day when I’m Hokage I will say for a mission you have to dye your hair, sounds good?”

She had laughed tearfully and thanked Obito. 

Oh, yes, Haruno Kohana had a big fat crush on Uchiha Obito, wrote even in her diary Uchiha Kohana!

And Rin knew it!

And tried to play matchmaker since she found out!

That alone was reason enough to pray for a quick death, however, there were these feelings from Before.

Longing, Sadness, Unreachebel…

This emotion was so strong that Kohana gasped for a second.

It really was heartbreaking sad.

Well, at least she got her blush under control.

Kohana frowned at Rin and pocked her discreetly in the side.

Helping her with Obito was nice, but the Uchiha didn’t even register other lifeforms as possible mates, since he was so fixed on Rin.

You couldn’t even call it a love triangle since Kohana liked Obito, Obito liked Rin, Rin liked Kakashi and the Hatake was too cool for human emotions.

This was going to end in a disaster, Kohana just knew it.

“Eh, girls? All good with you two?”, wondered Obito and had a freaked-out look on his face.

Whenever Rin and Kohana were together they got still at one point and started to glare at each other. That it only happened when he was around he didn’t connect.

To his relief, Rin heard him and gave him a smile: “Don’t worry, Obito-Kun, just girls things.”

Wisely he didn’t ask more. He learned pretty early that he didn’t want to know what girls things were.

Kohana was also glad for the ending of the staring contest. Her crush can’t stop her from her mission.

“So guys.”, she began. “I thought maybe we could get together these days and have a training spar. Our Genin Exam is soon. Wouldn’t hurt to train more for it.”

“Oh, that’s a great idea. Kohana-Chan. Are you in it Obito-Kun?”

“Sure, sounds awesome!”

“Maybe after training, we could get then something to eat?”, suggested Kohana hopeful.

Both her friends were on board.

They decided they would start their training after school today. None of them had anything to do this afternoon.

Where they should eat was another discussion. Rin wanted something sweet with strawberries, Obito wanted dango and Kohana herself voted for Ichiraku Ramen.

This earned her strange looks from her friends.

“What’s wrong? Something on my face?”, Kohana wondered.

“No…but-”

“Since when do you like Ramen?!”, asked Obito for himself and Rin.

Confused Kohana blinked. She remembers eating and loving Tonkotsu Ramen, it was one of her favourite foods.

There was a tiny Japanese restaurant near her apartment-

No, wait…this is again from Before.

So she normally didn’t like Ramen?

Blasphemy! She could image a blond-haired boy with whisker marks on his cheeks nodding approvingly at her.

And what is Japanese?

Uurgh, she feels a headache starting.

“Meh, I tried it again and started to like it.”, she lied cleverly. “Also Ichiraku is amazing!”

“I was telling you this the whole time!”, shouted Obito and pointed with his chopstick at her. “Listen to your future Hokage! I know what’s best for my people.”

This made Rin giggle cutely.

“We bow before your wisdom, Hokage-Sama.”

“Geeh, thanks Rin!”

Kohana didn’t know what drove her to say this, but she heard herself proclaim: “Hey you are not the only one gunning for the hat! Maybe I want to try!”

Then she sent him what only could be a flirtatious smile, which not only made Obito blush with wide black eyes but Rin also.

Meanwhile, inside her, a part that was defined adult danced in victory because she always wanted to say this and do that if she ever met Obito.

Okay, this Before memories and now sensations will give her a whiplash.

Somehow she needs to regain control over herself.

But…who was Haruno Kohana?

She even didn’t know anymore herself.

“You know what guys. Just forget what I said. I think I’m still a bit sick. I will go to Rinka-San. See you guys later.”

With a sigh, she stood up and threw away her food.

At least she managed to arrange a training session with Obito and Rin.

So, Profit?

Nothing is True

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana Haruno will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

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Chapter 4: Sakuya

Ever since Sakuya woke up in the Shinobi World, she loathed her fragile body and yearned for her original strong and agile one. She had earned that body after years of hard work as a skilled assassin.

However, she was now stuck with this weak body due to the Piece of Eden prototype created by the Isu Hermes, which had transported her soul to this body that lived in a fictional world.

Well in her world the Five Shinobi Nations were fictional. Part of the Naruto Manga Series she had read in her free time.

As one of the last Auditore descendants from Claudia Auditore, Ezio Auditore's sister, Sakuya couldn't help but blame William Miles for this situation. Even though he was the Mentor, she felt like she should have refused the mission that led to her being sent to this foreign world.

Although she had lived as Haruno Sakuya, a shrine maiden for years, she longed for her old self.

Despite many attempts to strengthen herself and improve her Chakra control, it seemed like an impossible task.

Sakuya refused to accept that this was her fate and resolved to find a way to regain her former strength and agility. She spent countless hours training every day, pushing herself beyond limits until there was progress - stronger muscles, faster reflexes, and better Chakra control.

There were moments when doubt crept into her mind and made her want to give up.

However, Sakuya remembered all the people who depended on Carina Auditore's assassin skills and couldn't let them down. With determination and hard work, Sakuya honed her skills until they were sharper than ever before.

One day while standing atop a mountain overlooking the the shrine, Sakuya realized that although her body may have changed drastically, nothing could break her spirit. She accepted that she would never be the same person again but knew that didn't mean she couldn't be just as deadly in this new world.

With newfound purpose driving her forward through any challenge that came along the way.

***

With a gasp Kohana awakened from her slumber, she searched in the dark for her side table lab, till she found it and turned it on.

She blinked, thanks to the light that illuminated her room, a few times, then gripped after her glasses and put them on.

The young girl didn’t think that after reading Haruno Sakuya's diary, she would live the scenes OUT what the shrine maiden described.

And this was harmless.

Kohana still hadn’t reached the part where Sakuya would meet Senju Harashima and Uchiha Madara.

Well, okay harmless was relative.

A lot didn’t make sense for her.

Mostly that her ancestor was apparently born in another world named Carina Auditore, or her soul, and then her soul got transported here into the Five Shinobi Nations into the body of Haruno Sakuya, which only was possible because it was still her, only in an alternative life.

The green-haired girl had got a headache as she had read this.

She couldn’t even understand how her world could be a manga in another world!

And then a soul from another world slipped into their alternative self?

What?

After that, she had stopped reading.

It was too much.

Kohana sat there, staring at the diary on her side table. The idea of having an alternative self in another world was mind-boggling enough, but to have that self's soul transported into her own body? It was almost too much to comprehend.

And yet, as she looked around her room, everything seemed perfectly normal. The same posters on the walls, the same books on the shelf. It was hard to believe that there could be an entire other world out there, with people and places that she'd never even imagined.

Kohana couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this story than just simple diary entries. She knew that she had to keep reading, even if it didn't make sense at first. After all, who knows what other secrets and mysteries lay hidden within those pages? With a determined look on her face, Kohana picked up the diary and began to read once again. She was ready for whatever new revelations awaited her in the world of Haruno Sakuya.

As she delved deeper into the diary, Kohana couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Sakuya.

Despite being thrust into a completely foreign world with a body that was weak and unfamiliar, Sakuya refused to give up on herself or her abilities. She pushed herself to the limit every day and never lost sight of her goal to regain her former strength and agility. It was inspiring to see someone with such determination and willpower.

Kohana also couldn't help but wonder about the Piece of Eden prototype that had caused all of this.

What kind of technology could transport someone's soul from one body to another, let alone between different worlds? It seemed like something out of science fiction rather than reality.

But as she continued reading, Kohana realized that there were more questions than answers. Who was William Miles, and why did Sakuya blame him for her situation? What was so special about being descended from this Claudia Auditore? And most importantly, how did all of this tie into the Naruto manga series that Sakuya had mentioned?

Kohana knew that she needed more information if she wanted to understand everything fully.

She made a mental note to research the Isu Hermes and Piece of Eden prototype further, as well as any possible connections between the Naruto universe and Sakuya's world.

Perhaps by piecing together these clues, she could uncover the truth behind Sakuya's story and what it meant for her own life.

With renewed curiosity and determination, Kohana turned back to the diary and continued reading until the early hours of the morning.

As she finally drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden within those pages waiting to be discovered.

***

Sakuya wanders the streets of Konohagakure in search of Madara.

Stupid, she had been stupid.

Drunk in love and thought loving the Uchiha Clan Head would have been enough to rewrite the whole Naruto story.

She was better than this. In her former life as an assassin, she had learned that some people never changed their minds when it was discussed how to create true peace.

That's why the Assassins and Templars fought against each other for centuries.

An idea didn't die, it took root in another person.

A bitter laugh left her lips.

If they were in her birth place Madara surely would have been a Templar.

It reminds her too much of the story of the French assassin Arno Dorian who had loved the Templar Elise de la Serre.

And how did it end?

In death for Elise and heartbreak for Arno.

No, Sakuya wouldn't let that turn out the same for Madara and herself.

She needed to convince him that Black Zetsu was not his creation but the will of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and that the black mass was using Madara as a puppet for his own plan to revive "his mother".

The question was how?

Could she use her ruse so that she could see the future and tell him she saw all this?

The problem was Madara didn't believe that she could see the future.

He was right of course, she only knew what happened in this world because it had been a story in her birthplace.

When it diverted she was just as clueless as anybody else.

Sakuya walked through the crowded streets, her mind racing with thoughts and plans. She knew that convincing Madara would be no easy task, but she was determined to try. After all, she had come this far and had worked too hard to give up now.

As she made her way towards the Uchiha District, Sakuya couldn't help but think about how different things were in this world compared to her own.

In her birthplace, the Assassin-Templar conflict was a constant battle for power and control. But here in the Shinobi World, it was a battle between different nations and clans.

Sakuya also couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for allowing herself to fall in love with Madara. It was foolish of her to think that their love could change everything. But now she knew better - true peace could only be achieved through understanding and compromise.

Finally reaching Madara's chamber, Sakuya took a deep breath before entering. The room was dark and silent except for Madara's heavy breathing as he slept.

Sakuya approached him cautiously, not wanting to startle him awake. She gently touched his shoulder, causing him to stir slightly.

"Madara," she whispered softly. "We need to talk."

Madara opened his eyes slowly and looked at Sakuya with confusion.

"What is it?" he asked groggily.

Sakuya took a deep breath before speaking. "Black Zetsu is not your creation," she said firmly. "It is the will of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, using you as a puppet for its own plan."

The black-haired man sat up quickly, his eyes widening in shock and disbelief.

"How do you know this?" he demanded.

She hesitated for a moment before replying confidently, "I have seen it in my visions of the future."

He looked at her sceptically but seemed intrigued by what she had said.

"Tell me more," he said eagerly.

And so Sakuya began to explain everything she knew about Black Zetsu and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's plan. As she spoke, Madara listened intently and asked questions when needed.

By the end of their conversation, Madara seemed convinced that what Sakuya had told him was true.

"I never thought I would say this," he said slowly. "But perhaps you are right."

Sakuya smiled inwardly at his words but kept her composure on the outside.

"Thank you for listening," she replied simply before turning to leave.

As she walked away from Madara's chamber, Sakuya couldn't help but feel relieved that their conversation had gone well.

But there was still much work to be done if they were going to stop Black Zetsu's plan once and for all.

With renewed determination burning within her heart, Sakuya continued on her path towards true peace - whatever that may entail...........

............Mito Uzumaki leaned heavily on her after she sealed the Kyuubi into herself, but Sakuya didn't mind that her dear friend needed her help standing.

She needed someone to lean on too.

Here it was the freshly created Valley of the End.

Were Hashirama and Madara fighting over their ideals.

Tears streamed down the shrine maiden/assassin's cheeks.

She thought Madara had understood...had changed his mind...how could canon happen after their talk?

Hashirama looked sadly at her.

"I'm sorry Saku-Chan.", he mubled and dried his own tears with a hand. "I tried to speak to Madara, I tried to convince him not to leave us...he didn't give me any choice."

"Husband, he sent the Kyuubi No Yokai after you, he intended to destroy Konoha, you did right to kill him.", told Mito.

Both Hashirama and Sakuya winced.

"I know you both loved Madara in your own ways, but he was beyond saving because he didn't want to be saved.", continued Mito.

Sakuya nodded silently, her heart heavy with grief and regret. She had hoped that her talk with Madara would have changed things, but it seemed like he was too far gone to be saved.

The fact that he had resorted to such extreme measures as sending the Kyuubi after Hashirama only proved that he was beyond redemption.

As she looked out at the valley where Hashirama and Madara had fought, Sakuya couldn't help but wonder if things could have been different. If only they had found a way to understand each other's perspectives and work towards a common goal. But now it was too late for regrets - all she could do was honour Madara's memory in her own way.

"I will make sure that your sacrifice was not in vain," she whispered softly to herself.

Hashirama placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, his eyes filled with compassion.

"We will always remember him," he said solemnly. "And we will continue to strive for peace in his honour."

Sakuya nodded, feeling grateful for the support of her friends during this difficult time. Although she knew that there would be more challenges ahead, she felt stronger knowing that they were by her side.

Together, they stood in silence at the Valley of the End, honouring the legacy of those who had fought for their beliefs and paving the way for a brighter future.

***

This time when Kohana woke up it was with tears in her eyes.

She had felt the heartbreak of Sakuya like it was her own.

It sadden her that her ancestor had to go through this.

How devastating that Sakuya couldn't have changed destiny's course, but maybe Kohana could do it.

Her vision had shown anybody much older than they were now...she had more time.

Kohana wouldn't waste it.

Protecting Rin.

Helping Obito to stay on the right path.

Taking care of Madara Uchiha...she didn't know why but she knew he was still alive...searching for someone who would complete his Eye of the Moon Plan.

The one being Obito.

Madara wouldn't get him in his grappy hands!

Then she needed to destroy this Black Zetsu and this strange Statue who ate Tailed Beasts for breakfast.

The goal was clear...become the greatest Ninja that she could.

She would need to be extremely powerful if she wanted to succeed.

Kohana wiped away her tears and sat up in bed, feeling a newfound determination burning within her. She would train every day, push herself beyond her limits, and never give up on her goals.

As she got out of bed and began her morning routine, the green-haired girl couldn't help but feel excited for what lay ahead. She knew that there would be challenges and obstacles along the way, but with hard work and determination, she was ready to face them head-on.

The future may be uncertain, but she was ready to shape it into something better - not just for herself, but for all those who came before her and those who would come after.

And that was when she felt a burning in her eyes.

Pained she closed and rubbed them softly.

What was that now?

As the pain stopped, she opened her eyes and had to gasp for air.

All was black around her, her things like her bed, in white colours.

She looked more around and noted how Sakuya's diary shimmered in gold.

Like it was something important.

What was this all?

"Eagle-Vision...", came out the words, before she even thought of them. "This is Eagle-Vision!"

It was a strange sensation, but one that she knew deep down could be incredibly useful in her training as a ninja. She looked around her room again, noting how different everything looked through the lens of Eagle Vision.

The diary on her side table seemed to glow with otherworldly energy, and even the posters on her walls had a faint aura surrounding them.

She closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to focus on the world around her through this new perspective.

As she did so, she could feel her senses sharpening and becoming more attuned to the environment.

She opened her eyes again and felt a surge of excitement - this was going to be a game-changer in her journey towards becoming the greatest ninja she could be.

With newfound determination and confidence, Kohana began to plan out her training regimen for the coming weeks and months.

She knew that there would be many challenges ahead, but with Eagle Vision at her disposal, there was nothing that she couldn't overcome.

And who knows - maybe someday she would even be able to use this newfound ability to uncover more secrets about Sakuya's story and the mysteries that lay hidden within its pages.

For now, though, Kohana was content knowing that she had taken another step forward on her path towards greatness.

***

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Goddess of the Sun, Queen of the Stars Index

On a night shooting stars cross over Konohagakure the life of 12-year-old Hinata changes forever. A white wolf named Shiranui searched for her to end the reign of the “Planet Eaters” as she calls the enemy. The young Hyuuga awakens power beyond her imagination. But will it be enough to end the millennia-old conflict?

OP!Hinata

Goddess!Hinata   

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4