A/n: This is how I sketched out the design for her new outfit and how I kind of imagine Hinata to look in my story! It was really fun to come up with my own design to fit her character and personality. Hope you like it as much as I do.

I woke up in the lightest hours of the morning and went to grab a glass of water when I heard the deep rumble of an unfamiliar voice speaking. Against any better judgement I have, I moved to where the voices were coming from and stayed out of sight, resting against the outside of the doorway so I could hear what was being said when all talking abruptly ceased. Fuck I'm screwed.

"Show yourself." The low commanding tenor of Pain's voice practically boomed practically boomed, this dude sure knows how to scare the living shit out of people. I pulled the collar of Shisui's shirt away from my face, the extra fabric now feeling suffocating, I really don't feel like getting my ass pushed through the wall for pissing off someone with a Rinnegan and little to no patience for disrespect. I took a step, then another and stood in the doorway plastering an I-wasn't-doing-anything look on my face (which if I'm being honest probably looked like a grimace) and did the smallest bow.

"Oh Hi Leader-Sama! Didn't see you there, uhh, how's it going?" Pain's purple eyes bore into my body, looking less than amused with my greeting.

"What did you hear?" He demanded, keeping my attention from being able to look towards Konan or Tobi. I'd put together what was going on by the three in the room but still have no clue on what they were saying, at least I wont be lying.

"Nothing, I heard voices talking and wondered who was there since Suigetsu is still asleep and I thought Tobi and I were the only ones at this hideout. I guess not." Everyone in the room stared me down, scrutinizing me to see if I was lying or not. When Tobi deemed me as telling the truth and he jumped up and began clinging onto my side happily like the (fake) man-child he is.

"Hinata-chan! Hinata-chan! Leader-sama came to visit Tobi! Tobi was about to learn our next mission!"

"Wow Tobi-kun, you must be special to get Leader-sama to visit you." I pat his spiky black locks as he hummed happily.

"Konan-san."

"Yes Pein-sama?" She replied monotonously from his side.

"Take Hinata-san and keep her out of the hideout for now. I have business to attend to."

"Oh Oh Oh Hinata-chan before you leave, Tobi thinks you should get new clothes. Deidara-sempai said he's going to ruin yours if you keep wearing Uchiha clothes. Plus Tobi thinks Hinata-chan would look soooo cute in a girly outfit, like a princess!"

"Is that so... That asshole, I'm going to shove a bomb so far up his-"

"Hinata-san, follow me. Now."

"Oh sure Konan!" I followed the tall blue haired woman out of the room, her presence just commanded me to listen to her, she just had that aura, it reminded me of my mom slightly. It's actually perfect I've been wanting to talk to her. She's sooo cool and I feel like I need a female in my life. There's only so much I can handle of only boys all the time. I fiddled with my fingers, there were few people who could make me nervous but Konan just did. "Uhm Konan?" My cheeks flushed as I was completely and utterly embarrassed about asking her to take me shopping. Man what the hell is wrong with me, I fiddled more as her eyes looked down on me, a blue brow raised in waiting. "Since we're the only girls in the group and I am not all that good with the whole girl stuff since my sister and friend Ino were always the one who helped me once my mom died, and you kinda remind me of my mom, and you look so pretty and put together can you please help me find an outfit to wear?" I rambled out so fast I didn't think she would understand me but then I looked back to her and was at a loss. Her usually completely stone cold face had the most faint of smiles on it. Her amber eyes were also warmer than usual but within a second she composed herself once again.

"Yes, I will help you." Paper swirled around the both of us and I could feel my stomach flop as the breath was squeezed out of me and it felt as though my entire body was scrambled up before being dropped into the center of the rainy village with a makeshift umbrella over my head. I gagged and wheezed keeling over on the ground while Konan stood next to me unfazed by the travel.

"I can't decide if that was the coolest thing ever or the worst. Oh man, I feel like a scrambled egg." I rubbed my temples and took in a few deep breaths before standing up and brushing the mud off my hands and onto my baggy pants. The air smelled like spring, that scent of the rain hitting against the rock and metal was one I haven't smelled in forever but it gave me a sense of comfort. I was practically bouncing with excitement, I need new clothes so that I don't have to tie my pants with ninja wire and fold the bottoms up so I can actually walk with them on and not trip over the extra fabric. Even the comforting smell of Shisui has worn off all the clothes so there is really no reason to keep wearing them, especially when they don't help me in any shape or form other than from being naked. "Where to Konan?"

"This way." I followed her long strides and it was so obvious on how much of a goddess the people of the village see her. Whenever she passed by someone young or old they would stop and bow to her, whispering in giddy excitement about how she's the "Angel." Konan held her head high but I could see the flicker of care she has for the people of her village. When a little girl was crying on the street she took the time to make a paper crane that was infused with chakra and could fly around the girl and make her giggle in that child-like innocence. The elegance Konan walked with and how no matter how cold she seemed she was still a kind and loving woman at heart reminded me so much of my mom my chest was constricting with a mix of happiness and pain. My mom was like that wen we'd walk around the compound. She was forced to keep this cold and calm exterior as the wife of the stoic clan leader but there were moments when her compassion leaked through and she would just take care of anyone and everyone. When we were home alone she was strict and yet the kindest and most loving mother I could have asked for. I haven't felt that motherly feel since my mom and then Mikoto died. (A/N Konan is in her 30's at this point in the manga so her being relatively close to Hinata's mothers would be age is not that wild)

A butterfly landed on my nose and flapped its paper wings, the water flicking off and on my cheeks to break me out of my stupor. Konan had stopped in front of a small fabric store but her eyes were on me, analyzing my every movement. The butterfly circled my head for a bit before shredding itself and falling over me like confetti. My hands caught the paper before it finally disappeared.

"Why do you look like that?" She asked me, her eyes narrowing onto my face.

"Like what?" I furrowed my brows in confusion, I feel like I look the same as always.

"You have a sad smile on your face, one of someone who has known loss."

"Oh it's just. Well, the way you interact with your village reminds me of how my Okaa-san used to be."

"Used to be?"
"Yeah, when I was 5, something went wrong with my Okaa-san's pregnancy and she...she didn't make it." Konan's sharp features softened slightly and I could see the turmoil rolling around inside her. With a hesitant and stiff movement, Konan put her hand on my shoulder.

"I am sorry you have had to deal with that, no child should lose their mother so young. However, your pain is what makes you an asset to the goals of the Akatsuki. Pain-sama and I both were orphaned during the Third Shinobi War and we decided that we were going to create a world where children never have to lose their families to war by destroying the Shinobi world as it stands and rebuilding it into one of peace." I had to bite my tongue to not speak out. I agree that the world is in turmoil and peace needs to be reached but by causing everyone so much pain and destroying everything is the exact opposite of the way to peace. Oppression can cause peace for only so long... case and point: Hitler. He kept peace in Germany for some time but through oppression and until it reached a boiling point then boom, a world war. I don't have the talk-no-jutsu like Naruto but I have to do something to change the outcome of everything. I don't want anyone else to die. The guilt of the lives I've taken is already crushing, I don't need the guild of knowing people were going to die and then not doing anything to save them.

"I guess that gives me a better understanding of what the true goals of the Akatsuki are for. I agree, the world is falling apart and I want the generations after me to not have to worry about the threat of a war. I want a peaceful world to live in."

"You are wise beyond your years, much like Itachi-san was when he joined. Yet your personality reminds me of a friend I once knew, you are just more willing to do what needs to be done."

"Oh uh, yeah. Thanks I think."

"Now let us go, I will aid you in finding more suitable clothing for a Kunoichi your age." Konan pushed open the door and right as we stepped inside, the paper umbrella dispersed and attached itself back to her body. A small golden bell chimed alerting the vender of our arrival and a man pushing his 60's made his way to us. When he saw Konan, tears gathered in his eyes and he bowed low enough to press his forehead to the ground.

"It is truly an honor to have you return to my humble shop Angel-sama. Anything you please is on me today, I would not still be in operation if you had not shown up and removed the heavy taxations upon my store. You saved me and my families livelihood so the least I can do is provide you with anything you require." He stood back up to his full lanky height and smiled a nice grandfatherly smile.

"I appreciate the sentiment Suzuru-san but I will not take anything from you, I will pay for whatever materials we end up using."
"You truly are an angel! For that, I will customize whatever you need to be perfect in every way. What is it that you need from me?"

"My subordinate needs attire better suited towards a kunoichi like herself." Suzuru turned his azure eyes towards me and moved his glasses down the bride of his nose to get a better look.

"Awee you're so adorable! It's such a shame you hide yourself in such a monstrosity, it's a miracle you can fight in such oversized clothing. It was the best decision to bring you to me, I'm the best designer for ninja and civilians alike. I will make you something durable and fashionable. Who do you think designed the clouds on the Akatsuki cloaks?" He pushd me towards a dressing room and began asking me questions while he took measurements of everything. He asked about what my dominant hand and foot were, what type of combatant I am, what my clan symbol looks like, my clan color scheme, my favorite colors, my personality type, and much more before running off and coming back a minute later with bundles of fabric. He held them up to my face and skin, testing the coloring and then let me feel the materials as well. "Now darling, you wait here while I create your perfect look. You are such a wonderful canvas, finally I get someone who is not as dreary as this rainy village."

Suzuru came back some time later and told me to close my eyes while he directed me in putting on the clothes. When everything was on and he fitted the last bits and pieces I was able to open my eyes and my jaw dropped open at the perfection that he created for me. I had a thick metal wiring fishnet top that the sleeve only ran down my right arm but instead of the super heavy and hard to move in protection that it usually has, it was soft like silk and was light and breathable, allowing me to move easily. My left elbow also had a fishnet band for protection when I attack and guard as well as my right leg up to my thigh. Overtop the fishnet I had a custom shirt that wrapped around my chest tightly, holding everything into place with white bandage lined with red that was sewn together perfectly fitting against my body. Just below my chest, there was a thick band of black that had reinforced plating for defense and then just above my belly button where the shirt ended, was another bandaged cloth like material with my clan symbol right in the center, the flexible metal plating as another layer of protection from regular kunai and shuriken.

For bottoms, I had on black undershorts and then a black skirt made of some type of soft, light leathery cloth and was asymmetrical at the waistband where red ties held it on my hips, leaving a slight peak of the fishnet. The skirt itself was comfortable and allowed me room for all range of motion as well as it having flexible metal plates of red patterns connected throughout. I tied my thigh holster on my bare skin and attached my weapons and medical pouch to the side. My shoes were close toed ninja sandals in a color that was only slightly darker than my eye color, it fit with the pale colors of the Hyuga so I still had a bit of my home with me. They had the slightest heel on the back for traction and an increase in the pain of a direct kick. The entire outfit was very protective yet easy to move in, perfect for a close combat fighter, not only that, it makes me look badass with the coloring and style.

"This is. Wholly fuck this is AMAZING! The fit, color, style. Everything is perfect."

"Of course it is, thats my job and with the help of our Angel-sama I was able to sew it faster. Not only that, since you're a water user the fabric is water resistant and water will not weigh the clothing down when you get wet." He smiled kindly, the crinkles in his eyes becoming more prominent as he admired his work.

"I've never felt like a baller more in my life." He quirked a brow at my statement but dismissed it.

"I am very happy I could meet your standards. Now lets us show the Angel-sama and get her approval." We walked out of the fitting room where Konan was running her hand over the fabrics and she stopped and looked me up and down before nodding in approval.

"It is exceptional work as always Suzuru-san. However, you are missing one thing Hinata-san. Come." I stood in front of her as she analyzed me. "Turn around." When I was turned around, I felt her nimble fingers moving through my hair skillfully pulling bits and pieces up. The sound of paper ruffled in my ears and then I was turned back around to look in a mirror. Some of my hair was pulled back and the band holding it together had a paper butterfly on it. The way Konan did my hair, the gentleness of her fingers and the use of unnecessary accessories to make it pretty was so like my mother, if I didn't know any better it was like my mother had raised Konan as well, teaching her all the things I was never good at. She nodded simply at her work and before we could pay I jumped into her, hugging her tightly.

"Thank you Konan-nee, It's been a long time since someone has done my hair like my mom used to do." The nickname slipped out, she just made me feel like this is what a big sister is like. When I get home, I need to be there for Hanabi more, I left her and this is just a reminder of what I'm trying to protect and what I'm going to work to get home to. I watched to gage her reaction. She didn't walk away or tell me not to do that since we're not family. Instead she smiled, it was small but it was there and she softly patted on my back while her other hand rested carefully on my head.

"You are welcome. Before we depart, let us get some food. We will grab some for Pein-sama as well." I smiled brightly and nodded, a skip in my step as we paid and went to get lunch for us, Pein, Tobi, and Suigetsu.

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Special: How the Akatsuki reacts to Hinata's new clothing cuz it's fucking awesome

Tobi: When we returned to the hideout Tobi bounded up to me like an excited puppy waiting for their owner to come home.

"Ohh Hinata-chan Tobi thinks you look so pretty. Like a real girl, Hinata-chan is even prettier than Deidara-sempai now." I laughed happily as he poked and prodded at my clothes, I could just Imagine the sparkles floating from him

"Don't let him hear you say that."

"Nononono please don't tell Deidara-sempai what Tobi said! Tobi want's Deidara-sempai to love Tobi."

Suigetsu: I went to get Suigetsu from sitting outside in the rain so he would eat and when he turned around, a sharp toothed smirk crossed his features and his lilac eyes glimmered.

"Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes. When you look like that, I can see why Orochimaru-sama died by your hand. I don't think I'd be able to kill a cutie like you either." He looked to the yogurt in my hand and grinned, putting his body back together from swimming in his self made pool and popping up right in front of me. "And you brought me my favorite food? You rock my world."

"Just eat your yogurt water boy." I sat beside him, in the shade of a tree as he ate, tilting his head back enjoying the rain hitting his skin.

Hidan: I was resting after a mission and Hidan ended up coming to this hideout and when he saw me his eyes went wide before that stupid wild grin was on his face and he rushed over, gripping me in once of his large arms and pulling me close. His free hand gripped around his Jashin pendant and he tilted his head back letting out a cackle.

"This is the fucking greatest day of my life. Thank you Jashin-sama for being the greatest god and providing me with such a sexy-ass hot bitch."

"Yeah Yeah, get off." I rolled my eyes but was smiling at his way too overdramatic behavior.

"Mmm this is way better than that goddamned Uchiha shit you were wearing."

Kakuzu: Kakuzu saw my new clothes and did a double take.

"How much did this cost."

"Almost nothing, the designer was in debt to Konan-nee." He looked me over once more and huffed.

"Fine then it is an acceptable use of the Akatsuki budget, don't expect anymore clothing anytime soon girl."

"I wouldn't dare think to use your precious money for my personal needs. It wasn't like I was wearing clothes that made it harder to fight which was causing more training damage that we needed to pay for or anything." I huffed, the sarcasm dripping from my tone.

"It's not my fault you're a tiny little brat."

"You're massive, that's not even a fair comparison!"

Deidara: Deidara, Sasori, Tobi, Suigetsu, and I were on a joint mission and when Deidara finally saw me his face broke out into the widest of grins.

"Finally you got rid of those damned Uchiha clothes un. I was getting so close to blowing them all up, hmm. Although, I'm really going to miss watching you fall flat on your ass when the wiring comes undone, un.""Yeah I know you asshole. Tobi warned me before the mission."

"I'm going to kill him, yeah? He ruined my fun, that angry face you make when something happens would have been priceless. A fleeting moment of pure anger, its art hmm." He looked thoughtful for a second before licking his lips. "Huh, at least now you look like a girl, you could even pass for cute, yeah." My eyes narrowed as he laughed at me, enjoying his time trying to piss me off.

Sasori: I walked into Sasori's room to ask him for help when his blank chocolate eyes looked up from his puppet to me. He huffed deeply in annoyance and turned back to the human corpse and focused on adding in a new weapon.

"What do you want brat?"

"I need your help creating something." That got his attention and he stopped tinkering for a second to look at me, his eyes still as bored as ever. "I want to build something that can syphon off electricity and distribute it out at a different time in a way more efficient than a seal and without the use of chakra like a jutsu." We went over the perameters and Sasori helped create the initial blueprints and when I wen't to leave for the night he got in the last words.

"Your new clothing suits you better. You actually look like someone worth turning into one of my masterpieces now." I smiled back at him happily, making him scoff and turn away.

"I guess I'll take that as a compliment."

Itachi: I was waiting in a hideout for Itachi. Kisame had notified me where they were and as soon as Tobi, Suigetsu, and I finished our mission I jetted to this hideout to wait. Itachi's sickness and low chakra levels are making his eyes deteriorate faster and faster each day and after this mission there is no doubt that he is really feeling it. As soon as he entered the hideout, I could tell he was in pain. He was paler than usual and his jaw was clenched tightly. I dragged him into his room and shrugged off my cloak then took his off to cool him down. He laid on his bed and I got to work trying to heal the pain of his vision and doing my best to slow down the rate his blood cells are attacking one another.

"Your new clothes are nice. They are more optimal for movement but I'll confess. I thought you wearing Shisui-kun's clothes was cute. It reminded me of when Sasuke-kun would steal my stuff and wear it."

"Yeah, man I can't believe how long ago that feels."

"Ah yes Hinata-hime it sometimes feels like an eternity ago. Back then you were just a wild little girl. But now, look at you, you've gone and grown up a bit. I can't even imagine how my foolish little brother has grown."

"Me either."

Kisame: "Wow kid you finally look like a real kunoichi, not some little girl playing dress up in her daddy's clothes." I turned around at the familiar teasing lilt and grinned at the massive blue skinned shark-man.

"Sharky-sempai, you're finally here! Come on, please train me."

"Well since you finally look like a woman... I can up the training today. If you can't keep up~" he smiled devilishly as he gripped Samehada, "you die."

"Big threats from someone who only managed to drain my chakra last time. I'll believe you when you actually hit me."

"Hmm, I'm not the one asking for you to train them am I kid."

"Touché. I do have to say, with your help the amount of water I can control has almost doubled with your scary training. I see where Zabuza-sempai got it from."

Jūgo: Jūgo was sitting outside peacefully as the birds and animals flocked to him. He reminds me of a Disney Princess every time I see him and how with just a smile the animals are his best friends. He let out a little whistle and a small blue bird landed on his shoulder making the large orange haired boy smile softly as they chatted in their own tongue. I had a plate of small river fish salted and cooked in the fire instead of the chicken Itachi had made me earlier. Jūgo hates eating birds so I got him his own food as he stayed outside bathing in the forest.

"Hey Jūgo I made you some food!"

"Oh yes hello Hinata-hime. Thank you, I appreciate you taking the effort to make me separate food."

"Yeah of course! It's thanks for you helping me out with everything so much." His orange eyes were soft and bright with contentment as he enjoyed the nature. "It's really beautiful out here, do you mind if I stay with you in the quiet for a bit?"

"Not in the slightest, I would appreciate the company." He looked over me for a second and then turned back to the sunset hues of the sky. "Your new attire is very beautiful. The birds say they like the patterns as well. You look like a flower."

A/N: Finished! I wanted some more bonding with Konan cuz I like her character backstory a lot and feel like she'd be a good guiding motherly/big sister figure for hinata to bond with. I also wanted to explore some more of the emotional depth of hinata cuz she's the type to shove everything down till it bursts. And it was definitely time for a change of clothing. Some stuff should start picking up again I'm just trying to figure out how I want to progress with everything and the way to connect hinata back with her village cuz I need my babies back. Also Happy Birthday GAARA-KUN!

Question: What is something you can do that a lot of others can't?

Also I got a tattoo! 10 points to Gryffindor for whoever can guess what/who it is of. I mention him a lot in these stories.