Manga/Anime: Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto/Studio Pierrot
Words: 1 938
Publish: 07/12/2020
Summary: They thought eveything was over, but here they are in the middle of another mess.

"Freeze!"

A gun was pulled out from its holster. Naruto blocked the move. A blow followed quickly.

As planned, the other guard hesitated to approach and help his companion. In the end, he stayed beside her, a hand on her shoulder to prevent her to move.

But Hinata wasn't the danger. Or rather, she wasn't going to move.

The back of her hands on the table, she observed him.

His face was hidden behind a helmet and a mark but his eyes were distressed. His fingers were white around his gun. His posture let his panic show. She guessed he was young and maybe just started working for the Secret Services. A reason that justified why Naruto didn't fight him first.

When his green pupils bore some semblance of calm, she knew what he was about to do even before he could move.

"Naruto!" she let him know.

A bullet was shot and landed in the guard's radio he wanted to take to call backups. His several seconds of hesitation caused their downfall.

The first guard was knock out. The noise was loud. It's her signal. All the while the man next to her aimed his gun towards Naruto, asking him to surrender, she caught their backbag and stood up.

She rushed behind Naruto in order for him to have her back. As soon as she was next to the unconscious man on the floor, she searched his uniform pockets while punches were exchanged behind her.

No time to worry for her husband, she must focus on what she was doing.

She found a bunch of keys - one was a car key - and a phone. It was all she needed. She got out her own phone, a USB cable and a data transfer card from her backpack.

First, connect the USB cable to her phone.

Then, take the SIM card out the guard's phone to insert it in the data transfer card.

Wait for a data copy to be sent on her phone.

'Successful transfer'

Finally, put everything back in place.

Meanwhile, Naruto had taken care of his opponent and was now on watch, close to the window, surely thinking about how to get out without being see.

He stuck his gun in his belt, underneath his t-shirt. "Hinata?" He wanted an update.

"All good."

Putting her backpack on her shoulders, she put back the guard's phone in his pocket and joined Naruto.

Unlike his steady breathing, hers was broken. Now she had finished what he asked her to do, her hands were trembling. She started to realise what was happening.

To gather her courage, she slid her hand into Naruto's. Despite being concentrate, he squeezed her fingers with his to comfort her. Even with that, her heart was beating like crazy every time she was thinking about her baby.

From now on, they were a trio.

"Ready?" his voice was soft.

She nodded, squeezing his hand a bit more.

Then, Naruto opened the door and blocked Hinata against his back. She put her fingers in her ears when she heard him choked someone and put her fingers away once the body was on the floor.

"Try to look relaxed." he advised her as he pulled her out of the room.

Easy to say.

Especially when she saw the third guard, guarding the door, laying down.

She licked her dry lips. Her blood was throbbing in her ears. She inhaled, exhaled then looked away, looking now straight ahead of her.

They walked along an empty hall. Only their footstep were heard. Or rather, just hers. Naruto was always really quiet. A skill learned through training, to be able to come upon his targets.

Not seeing anyone made her even more uncomfortable. He must have feel it because he stopped in a corner to let her regain her composure. His thumb caressing her hand once again.

He took advantage of their break to tear the evacuation plan away from the wall. Before he could say a word, she stretched out her hand.

She could do it!

He gave her the plan and while she was looking at it, he was making sure no one came towards them.

Given their situation, they won't be able to get out by the main entrance without being arrested before. She had to find the emergency exit then the quicker way to access it. Tricky since it was her first time in this building but she had to do it.

As soon as she noticed the yellow arrow, she came to Naruto's side.

"Towards the third floor, there's a fire escape."

She put the plan back and off they went.

The more they walked, the more people they met before arriving in the main hall, overcrowded by people. Hinata didn't fail to notice police officers.

"Fuck, we're at the embassy." Naruto realised before her.

"What?" she lost her voice.

But no way he was going back.

They moved forwards in the crowd of employees and civilians coming and going between offices and counters. The numerous people here and the Japanese hubbub greatly reduced their field of action.

"Fuck!"

"How come we're not at the Secret Services' headquarters?"

"Probably Hatake's idea. Kind of a second security. I get now why they made us arrive at the back of the building."

Suddenly, Hinata's phone buzzed.

While Naruto made her walk between people, she picked up the phone. They instantly recognised Kakashi's and the first guard's voice in their headphones.

"I just got out of the interrogation. What's the situation?"

"I... I think they get away, sir-"

"Excuse me!"

"He attacked us. For sure, he doesn't trust you-"

"Listen to me very close. Uzumaki is dangerous. If we want to prevent a disaster, secure that area. And next time I call you, I want to hear a much better report. Is that clear?"

"Yes, sir."

The call ended just after the couple could hear 'someone check the security cameras!' form Kakashi.

"They're in security room." Naruto spoke.

"That room is on the same floor as the emergency exit." she breathed.

"In that case, must found another way out."

No sooner had he finish talking than the Japanese police officers moved. Chin up, eyes searching, they looked around them, paying attention to the passers-by. They exchanged a few reassuring smiles with those who met their gazes but Hinata knew it was an act.

They were looking for them.

Against the side of a tensed Naruto, she felt trapped. They were going to spot them any minute now.

Fortunately, her gaze found a service entrance. She had noticed it on the plan. She knew this way gave access to the roof. Discreetly, she showed it to Naruto. He nodded.

Trying to be relaxed, Hinata searched in her backpack while Naruto took her to the door. When they were in front of it, she gave him his Swiss army knife. Pretending to tie his laces, he knelt.

Standing, she hid her face behind her short hair as she watched the hall. They hadn't noticed them yet. She didn't know how it was possible. But, she kept prying all the gods that no one noticed what Naruto was really doing.

Unfortunately, it's at that moment she met Kakashi's gaze. He was coming with new guards.

"Naruto!" she turned to see him.

Hidden behind her, he efficiently forced the lock then the handle which turned easily in his hand. He took her hand again and pulled her behind the door.

Once they were shielded from eyes, Hinata started to breath as usual again. She didn't even realised that her breathing had been erratic.

Meanwhile, Naruto pushed a storage unit behind the door and made a step back.

"Let's go." he took her hand again.

Walking like it was normal for them to be here, they went up the stairs, towards the roof. The higher they went, the more white the walls became. Artificial light reflect itself on them, hurting Hinata's eyes.

Fortunately, she saw their destination before them.

Unfortunately, the door was sealed with a lock.

As she was about to say her question out loud, Naruto caught a fire extinguisher and broke the lock with it. As soon as he finished with it, he put it back.

Thoughtful in every situation.

Passing before the 'danger' sign, they closed the door behind them, blocking it with a chair. Electronic noises and the darkness of the room contrasted with the silence and the light of the hall.

A few steps left and they were outside.

But, a new door was in the way.

No handle this time.

When she looked at Naruto, she saw him... gather speed.

The door hinges exposed when his foot kicked the door open.

Immediately after, the wind tousled their hair and caressed their faces, getting rid of the sweat drops on their forehead.

They were out.

A relieved smile stretched Hinata's lips.

Suddenly, she felt herself being lift. Instinctively, she hold on Naruto's neck. It's at that moment she noticed they were indeed out but there was no way to go down.

The service staircase was no more.

"What are you doing? Are you going to throw me?" she tried to joke despite the situation and the panic tone of her voice.

"Of course not", he laughed. "I want you to catch that wall over there." he pointed. "Once you're up on the roof, I'll come to you. Now, feet on the railing. I got you."

He was sure of himself. Yet, Hinata's stomach drop, suffering from vertigo.

Thanks to Naruto's hands on her hips, she managed to stay up on the railing and to catch the edge of the wall.

But, when she pushed on her legs, the railing collapsed. Losing balance, Hinata slipped. Her feet above nothingness, her hands had nowhere to hold on.

She gasped before being caught.

Opening her eyes, she met Naruto's. They were panic-stricken but a comforting smile was on his lips.

"I got you."

Her eyes were full of tears. Her fingers wrapped themselves around his forearm while he was lifting her.

Once close to him, she threw herself into Naruto's arms, feeling like vomiting. She forced herself to calm down, feeling his touch and earring his sweet words.

It's at that moment a metallic sound came from the door. Hinata grew pale. Kakashi and his men were already here.

"I'll carry you on my back. Quick."

She didn't protest and obeyed, being careful to not wrapped her arms too tightly around his neck.

She believed in him.

Still, she was nervous when Naruto moved towards the end of the platform. Rusty iron grated again. His feet put weight on the edge while his hands gripped on the wall.

Suddenly, the door busted open.

They just had time to hide underneath the platform. Quietly, they waited for their pursuers to leave.

"They're not here."

Footsteps went away and as soon as silence fell again, Naruto started to move again. Steadily, he climbed down the wall while Hinata was focusing on not interfere with his moved and above all, to not look down.

Her stomach squeezed a few times but everything went well. Naruto even made a soft landing. In the end, she stayed still, inhaling his scent, waiting for her paralysed muscles to work again.

Slowly but surely, she put her feet down and was surprised to not feel dizzy. Hands slid on her arms. She looked up at him.

"Hey babe." He kissed her gently. "You did really great."

"W-What are we doing now?" she was worried again.

She did not forget their pursuers.

"We're going to Japan." 

Movie(s): 

The Bourne Identity (2002)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

I added to each chapter the clip (spoil, obviously) which inpired me the whole story.

So if some of you want to see the differences (some are really different) between the movie and the story, don't hesitate to come back on the previous chapters :)