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[doubtingly]

Ah-! I didn't mean to- Um, I- I suppose if I do this instead--

[The journal switches to written after that short, accidental audio message from a soft-spoken, yet obviously tired young woman. The text that follows is written after a few moments, though.]

My name is Hyuuga Hinata. I am looking for

If anyone out there is kind enough to give me directions, or perhaps a map, to this place, I will be very much grateful.

I need to go back to the place I came from to help a good friend in need.

Please.

Thank you and I apologize for the bother.

[Hinata ends her short message and keeps the journal close to her. She knows the name of this place, has gone through her fair share of freaking out before finally turning to her journal for help. She activates her Byakugan for the third time since getting here to search for clues but she can't keep using her bloodline like this. This is probably the last time she can with how low her chakra is right now.]

Comments

[Audio]

[grandlineswag]

A new arrival? Then you've precious little chance of going home anytime soon, I'd wager. Considering Davy Jones just went through the trouble of bringing you here.

I would suggest asking around the docks, girl.

[doubtingly]

[She had read about that Davy Jones in the first page of this journal, but is still clueless as to who he really is. She decides to ask this later in the docks, like this person suggested.]

Ah, thank you. Are you, um, a native of this place if you do not mind me asking?

[grandlineswag]

Hardly. I am from a world not completely unlike this one, however. Largely made up of oceans and island. I am Sir Crocodile, and most of us have wished to be rid of this place on more than one occasion.

The natives are unfriendly at best, so I would suggest you either get a ship of your own, or join up with one of the crews. The crew get their own maps, from what I can see.

[doubtingly]

I'm sorry, but I don't follow.

[Those were a lot to take in. Why would she get a ship? Is getting one the only ticket out of this place so she can go back to the war??

Although, there's one thing he said that stood above the others.]

What do you mean you're... [She pauses, swallowing a lump in her throat.] from another world?

[written]

[letteropener]

I am afraid there is no way to return directly to the place we have all been brought from. Our purpose here, instead, seems to be to recover an object that will allow us to do so.

However, do not fret. The gem we seek should be able to restore us to our homes not only in place, but in time as well.

[written]

[doubtingly]

[Hinata frowns a little at this written message as she's getting more and more confused. So it takes a longer than usual for her to respond.]

What is this gem we should seek?

[She's tired and confused and that's a lethal combination, but Hinata chooses to find more about whatever's happening here. If there's a gem, then she'll play along for now.]

[written]

[letteropener]

In your journal, there should be a poem. That is what we know about our purpose here, thus far.

[written]

[doubtingly]

Oh, I see.

[She eyes her journal for a while, flipping some of its pages before going back to the pony person she's talking to. She'll probably read that poem later.]

So, in summary, we are brought in this world to seek a certain gem. [Hmmm] Has anyone ever found it?

voice!!

[slugly]

[As if she didn't recognize that voice immediately, then the name would do it.]

Hinata! It's Sakura! Haruno Sakura!

[She is probably so confused right now so a last name is more necessary than helpful.]

If you're by the fountain, stay there. If not, then could you tell me where you are? I'll explain everything.

voice!!

[doubtingly]

[Now that's a familiar voice that washes her with relief. If there's someone who can properly explain what's happening here, it would be Sakura. So without further hesitation, Hinata answers.]

Ah, Sakura-san! Yes, um, I am by this fountain. I'm sorry, but I have a lot of questions.

voice!!

[slugly]

[Oh, good. That makes things easier for the both of them.]

I'll try and answer them all when I get there. I'm on my way!

[/NINJAaaa]

voice!!

[doubtingly]

Alright, I'll just...

[She looks down, her fingers fidgeting against her journal.]

I'll just wait for you here. Please be careful.

voice

[obstinates]

[!!!]

Hey, Hinata! It's me, Naruto, y'know! [As if you didn't know by the voice or the "y'know."] I'm here on the boat with Sasuke and Sakura-chan and Itachi and some other people I don't know, but we're workin' on getting back. Then we can help out your friend.

[Yep.]

I'm not good with directions since I don't know where I'm at on the island most of the time, but I could figure out where you are if you need some help.

voice

[doubtingly]

[Now this? This makes her stop with pearl eyes wide in shock. She can't be mistaken! It's him! He introduced himself and everything apart from the voice she'll recognize anywhere.

But how can this even be? What she saw in her Byakugan can't be mistaken-- He's laying down without any pulse and chakra traveling through his body and--

She wanted to protect him, must protect him, but she's so far away and she's not sure how can she even make a difference, and--

There's a long pause as Hinata's hands tremble while holding her journal. She almost thought she'll never be able to find her voice.]

N- Naruto-kun? But, how....?

[She swallows this thick lump in her throat in an attempt to calm herself long enough for form a coherent sentence.]

You... but...

[To no avail.]

voice; chii is making me apologize for this so. i'm sorry

[obstinates]

[She sounds pretty distressed. Then again, she usually stutters, at least when he's heard her talk. Most of the time. Not always. And it's not like it's a bad thing! Some people are shy is all.]

Me? Butt? Me butt? You okay, Hinata? Hey, I'll come find you, seriously. You don't have to worry about it.

written

[wavemotiongunner]

I'm sorry, we're stranded on this planet for the time being. I know Miss Margie said she was sick but I'm sure if anyone be willing to let you look at a map it be her. She runs a store called the Backwater Brig.

written

[doubtingly]

Yes, I think I saw those names in the first page of this journal.

[The next words are written after a little interval.]

But what do you mean we are stranded? I know it's a weird question, but...

Re: written

[wavemotiongunner]

This isn't the world you were from. We were brought here because someone called Davy Jones wants us to find the shards of a jewel for him.

[voice]

[thethundersaid]

[A Hyuuga. It takes a moment, but Sasuke places the name and the voice -- quiet, not a standout in class, teamed with an Inuzuka and an Aburame. He doesn't know much else about her, but Naruto and Sakura probably do.

Though the information they can provide might be limited, which is why he responds to the entry.]

You're a shinobi? You came from the war? [It's unlikely to be another, but he checks just in case.]

[voice]

[doubtingly]

[She knows that voice. Unlike Sasuke, Hinata keeps track on everyone albeit silently. So, everyone from Team 7 is here.]

Sasuke-kun?

[Then, she scrambles to answer his questions.]

Ah-- Yes, I'm from the war.

[voice]

[thethundersaid]

[He doesn't expect to be identified this easily, though to be fair he has been bingo-booked for years.]

Yes.

Have you spoken to Sakura or Naruto yet?

[not here]

[forthevillage]

[Itachi makes note of the Hyuuga's entry and follows responses to the best of his ability, but doesn't address her himself.

That might be just a little too much for her to deal with at the moment. How many ninja will know about him before this is all over?]

[Voice]

[princelycharm]

[That voice, it was so soft. It made Tamaki's heart melt upon hearing it.]

Are you okay, Hinata-sama?

[Voice]

[doubtingly]

[The honorific catches her off guard that a light blush begins to taint her cheek. No one calls her that aside from members of their family, so to here it from a foreign voice is surprising.]

Oh, yes, I'm doing fine. May I know who you are? [And why you're calling her with that honorific?]

[Voice] wrong honorific...sorry

[princelycharm]

[All gentle ladies are always princesses in Tamaki's eyes.|

I'm glad to hear that, Hinata-hime. I am but a humble prince who would be pleased to be at your service, Rene Tamaki Richard de Grantaine, but you may call me Tamaki.