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(People have started to arrive and are taking their seats in the crowd.)
Mysty: Wow, looks as if everybody is really gonna come! Well, then we mustn't keep the crowd waiting! My name is Mysty and I will be narrating.
Disclaimer
Mysty: Well, I'm happy to say that I am the proud owner of Naru-
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Mysty: Ok, ok I do not own. Naruto, or any other anime (or anything else for that matter) is not mine and never will be mine. There, are you happy now!
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Mysty: (Falls over anime style)
S.G. : Mysty? You ok? Oh well, enjoy the story peoplez!
A Secret, A Wedding, and Friends
Chapter One: The Engagement Party
"So, Naruto, you decided it was ok to invite Sakura, hmm?" Said a very soft-spoken girl.
"Um, yes, I really thought you wouldn't mind. After all she was my team member for years and she is happy we're engaged."
"But, I am ---------"
"You are crazy," a voice came over hers, "to marry that creep!"
"Hi Shikamaru! So glad you can make it to our engagement party." Hinata said, happily.
"Forgive me Hinata, but I can't understand. Why Naruto?"
"Oh, you'll never understand. We're in love, so please just be happy for us. We finally made it to this day. The wedding is in 2 weeks and I want you to be there and happy for us."
Sasuke walked over in the mean time, but looked very confused. "Naruto, can we talk alone, please?"
Now, Naruto is also confused. Never before had Sasuke said 'please' to him.
They walked over to the door, silently. As they approached the front lawn, Kakashi walked over and yelled at Naruto. "Where is my invitation? I know it must be a mistake that I wasn't invited."
But both men just glanced at him and kept walking to go talk.
"What is going on? Why have I been shunned by my team?"
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When the two were far enough from the house, Sasuke began the conversation. "You know, Naruto, I am really happy for you and Hinata but..."
"Hey guys what are you doing outside? The party is inside." Said a low voice.
"Oh, Gaara I'm so glad you could make it! Hinata is inside and will be very happy you came. Glad to see you brought the lil' tike with you. Does he still have a problem biting everyone?"
"Um, no, just don't put anything near his mouth. Ino is teaching him well. Ino is such a wonderful mother. She makes me . . . Well let's just say, we both have the symbol of love now."
"Ok, ok, get the kid inside and we will be in shortly."
"Now Sasuke what are you trying to say?"
"Naruto, you can't marry Hinata."
"Sasuke, I told you before. That kiss between us meant nothing it was an unfortunate accident." Naruto couldn't help but laugh at his own joke.
"Naruto, cut that out. This is serious."
"Ok, what is it?" Naruto sighed and just waited.
Now, they were both sitting on the floor, but no one was laughing.
"Sakura wants a baby..."
Naruto jumped up. "And she is a married woman. What's the problem?"
"Ok, Sakura and I are having a baby."
"What about her husband Lee? What about Lee? Sasuke, what have you done?"
"Well, Naruto, last month when you got engaged to Hinata we were all drinking saki and well Sakura was drunk so I told her she could spend the night and Lee was out on a mission and... well...you know. She is having a baby and she wants it."
"Sasuke, sorry bro, but how does this affect Hinata and most importantly our wedding?"
"Because, Sakura feels guilty and it's all because you both are so happy that she feels she has to tell Lee the truth. I don't want her to. I don't love her and I can't break them up."
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"Kakashi, why are you trying to sneak in? Were you not invited?"
"No, I wasn't."
"Come be my date. No one will dare say 'no' to me."
"Ok, thank you."
"But first, a promise is to be made."
"I knew it! You are never nice without a purpose! What do you want?"
"Just that you promise to tell Sasuke the truth tonight. He is worried and he is ruining Naruto's engagement party."
"I can't tell him. Forget it. I will sneak in on my own."
"Kakashi, why won't you tell him?"
"Well, Tsunade, Sakura is..."
"Sakura is what?" Came a loud voice in the background. "What am I? Please tell."
"Hello Sakura. Where is your darling husband?" Tsunade questioned.
"He is on his way. I came ahead to help Ino and Hinata set up."
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"Neji! Finally, come hug your cousin."
"Hinata, are you alright?"
"Yes. Just today is my first time drinking saki. It is really good! Have some."
"Um, no. Hinata did your father not tell you our clan cannot have saki?"
"Nope, never said a word. Tell me Neji-sweetie, what's wrong with saki? Hmm, you need to loosen up. You are way too uptight. Let's dance. You know you are my favorite cousin."
Lee arrives as Hinata is groping her poor cousin who seems scared. "Can I cut in?"
Neji gave a relieved look. He knew that Lee could be trusted and says in a low voice, "I will go find Naruto."
Neji walked outside, where he found Naruto and Sasuke. "Hey, Uzumaki your bride to be appears to be drunk. Please come back to the party before she embarrasses herself."
"What!" Naruto yelled. "Her father said..."
"Yes, yes. I know." Neji stopped him before he said anything else "Take her to the room and wait till the effects wear off."
"Ok. Sasuke, we'll finish this later. But know this, I will marry Hinata!"
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Naruto walks in and sees Lee dancing with Hinata. He welcomes him to their home and then asks to dance with Hinata.
Hinata immediately kisses Naruto and he blushes.
"Hinata, wait. Do you know where we are?"
She looks around. "Yes. Home with our friends and family."
"Ok, can we talk alone, please. You know in private."
She jumps up and yells "Yes, lets go!"
Without further conversation, they excuse themselves, enter the backroom, and close the door behind them.
Neji walks over and tells Lee he is sorry.
"It's ok. You are my team member we look out for each other."
"Thanks."
Then lee asked, "Where's your wife?"
"She is at home. She's unhappy with Ino so she decided not to come."
"OOOOH, with me? Why? It's not my fault your daughter is a baby and cries all the time."
"Your daughter is a dog and bites everyone. Maybe you should feed the lil demon!" Neji is growing very angry as he remembers Gaara threatening him because he spanked their daughter. "You and Gaara should never have had children. You are both monsters."
Just then, Gaara approached the group and joined in the conversation. "Shut up. Never refer to my child that way or I'll kill you."
Sasuke walked over only moments later to stop the problem before it got any worse. "Listen up, everyone. This is Naruto and Hinata's day. Fight another day, not in their house or at their party."
"Ok."
Lee apologizes to Gaara. He knows Gaara just wants his daughter accepted even though, he also knows she is problematic.
"It's fine." Gaara continues. "Just Tenten is raising their daughter into such a cry baby. Naara is really a good girl she just wants to make friends."
Lee is beginning to wonder about the girl's name. "Why did they name their daughter Naara?" He asked himself. Hmm, is now a good time to ask?
Sakura jumps in, of course. "It's a good time to ask."
"Gaara, why did you and Ino name your daughter Naara? What does it mean?"
Gaara answered. "Well because it sounds really nice. Naara. Naara of the sand?"
Ino jumps in. "Tell the truth, he named her after Naruto, it was our gift so that Naruto and Gaara's feelings of being alone would not carry over to our daughter. She is Gaara plus Naruto, which makes Naara."
Sakura, look over and said to her self, "Hmph when did Naruto get so popular? Sakura's a nice name. A really nice name. Who wouldn't want a blossom for a name!"
Lee looks over and asks, "Sakura, are you ok?"
"Oh, yes."
Neji walks over to Tsunade, "Why is Kakashi here?"
"He's not...Oh, I see him. He convinced Iruka to let him tag along."
Suddenly a big light bulb appeared on Tsunade's head. "I've decided. Let's play poker!" Tsunade said with tears in her eyes. Everyone had little sweat drops on their heads.
"Ok, everyone, put the tables together we're gonna play for some truths. Whoever wins the pot, can ask anyone here a question they want to know. If the person refuses, they can do a dare. If no question or dare? Hmm, then you will pay for a part of Naruto's wedding. Meaning $200 toward his wedding for any refusals. Is everyone ok with the rules?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Then, let's begin!"
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Back in the room, Naruto is holding Hinata close as she sleeps against his chest. She is really beautiful… Naruto began to switch into deep thought. I really can't believe I never noticed her. She is so soft and sweet.
As he is looking at her, a little girl walks in. "Naruto," she said in a very low voice, "Can I stay with you?"
Naruto pulled her close and said, "Of course, Naara, you are my favorite little girl. You can lay here with Hinata and me."
She lay her head down against his arms. After what seemed like five minutes of silence, Naara lifted her head and asked Naruto a random question. "Why doesn't anybody like me?"
"Oh, Naara, I love you. Am I not a person? Hinata and I both like you very much, see that's 2 people already. Your papa and mama love you very much, that's 4 people. Hey, even Sasuke likes you, wow you know how many people that is?" Naara looked at him and smiled. "Thank you."
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Gaara is now frantic because he can't find Naara and decides that he must ask Naruto for help. When he walks in he finds Naruto, Hinata, and Naara asleep. He just sits on the floor and watches.
Ino then walks in and whispers, "That's why her name is Naara. She will never be alone."
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Back at the party the poker game is intense. Iruka won the first game and he jumps up. "I have a question for…Anko!"
"Anko, please rise and wait for your question."
"Ok." She responded to Tsunade.
Iruka is all excited. "Is it not true that you were in love with me before you ever met Ibiki?"
Anko slowly blushes. "I will try the dare."
Everyone gasped and she turns around and yells "Gotcha! Ha! I will answer. Iruka, we were 10 when you were my boyfriend. That's kids' stuff. Ibiki, he's my adult love."
"Ugh, have a seat. I'm done" Iruka said sadly and then just sat down.
Then, the next round began.
Sasuke has a killer hand. He is ready to squash everyone. But everybody folded, Sasuke won. What a cheap shot!
"Ok, Sasuke, who is your victim?" He points to a pretty girl at the table.
"Kabuto, why are you here spying on us?"
"Oh, you are clever. Yes, it is me. But I don't want any trouble. I'm really happy for Naruto and Hinata. I will leave if he asked me to."
"Fine." Sasuke sat down again.
Tsunade screams out, "Yeah, again, next hand."
This hand was interesting. No one is folding. Ok, this is good. The pot is growing!
Then Naruto, Hinata, and Naara walk into the room and ask what's going on?
Sasuke tells them to wait. "We're playing poker. You can join next game."
Sakura finishes off her turn. "We'll explain the rules in a minute."
Shino is the last one standing. He won the whole pot.
"Ok. I choose Naruto."
Naruto is shocked. "Pick me? For what?"
Tsunade quickly explains the rules and Naruto laughs. "Ok. I'll answer anything."
Shino asks, "Do you still have a crush on Sakura?"
Hinata's face dropped.
But Naruto lifted it with both his hands.
"No, Shino. I love Hinata. We are getting married."
"Now lets play! Hinata, you sit here and Naara you can sit on my lap. Gaara, are you joining?"
Gaara sits down and places money in the pot. "Yes, I will defeat you all!"
They all laugh and the game continues...
End Of Chapter One
Next time in chapter 2:
The secret between Kakashi, Neji, Sakura, and Tsunade is unfolding.
Poor Sasuke in the dark again!
Mysty: That's all for now! Hope you enjoyed it.
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