Ok-- Originally this was going to be a one-shot, but as I wrote the story in my notebook, it seemed too long for a one-shot. So this is going to be a two- or possibly even a three-shot if that makes any sense. And this originally was going to have as little dialogue as possible, but for some reason, THERE'S A LOT OF IT!! I don't get it!!

I just ask for one little thing... please review!! If you do, I'll give you a cookie! :-) Anyway, please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters

She felt it ringing in her head over and over again, 'I'll be back, don't worry.' Being left behind was half of it; not being able to help was the other half.

Temari waited day in and day out for him to return. Every minute of her life, she thought of him.

Thinking and waiting: that was her mission now.

He waited to attack the enemy, with the thought of her at heart. He remembered the words she said to him before he left, 'I'll try not to worry. I love you, Shikamaru.'

His lips still felt the warmth of her kiss. With each beat, his heart was pounding the undying love he had for her. Nothing could ruin it.

"Shikamaru, they're coming!"

Shikamaru broke his train of thought and looked over at his comrade. "Thanks, Chouji," he said patting his friend's shoulder. "Get everyone into position."

"Right away," Chouji said, running to give orders.

Shikamaru looked at the sky. 'Don't worry, Temari,' he thought, 'this war will end soon… hopefully.'

Watching the same sky, Temari felt an excitement brewing in her. 'He's about to fight,' she thought. "Please be careful."

She went inside to lay down, feeling a sickness in her stomach. She looked at all the pictures on the wall of the two of them. Temari watched as their wedding picture reflected her diamond ring. The ring showed their undying love, the bond that could never be broken in their lifetime.

She put her hand on her stomach. 'Here's one more thing to unite us… and you don't even know about it yet…'

Shurikens and kunai knives clashed and clanged loudly. Blood and bodies were everywhere, carrying the stench of death.

Shikamaru raced across the trees, attacking every enemy he saw. 'How many are there?' he wondered after hours of fighting.

"Too many and they're still coming," a voice said from behind.

Shikamaru looked back and faced Shino who was fighting with his bugs. "What do you mean?"

Shino looked off in the distance, "It's more than we bargained for. We better hope our reinforcements come soon."

Shikamaru nodded, throwing a shuriken to the left. A shrill yell came from the trees and ended with a heavy thump. "When will this war end?"

"I'm not the one to ask," Shino stated, running off.

Shikamaru took a deep breath and rushed into the opposite direction.

Temari stared at her fan in the doorway. It looked dusty and abandoned. 'When was the last time I fought with it?' she wondered, lifting it up. It felt heavier, but she started practicing with it.

"Temari! You shouldn't be doing that!" Sakura ran towards Temari, shaking her head.

"Aren't you supposed to be fighting?" Temari yelled, still clutching her fan.

Sakura stopped and looked down. "Lady Tsunade wanted me back to help in the hospital. I'm going back in a few months though." Sakura gazed up at Temari and started yelling again. "You on the other hand are not supposed to fight!"

"I was practicing!" Temari pointed to Sakura with her fan.

Sakura grabbed the fan and held onto it. "I'm keeping this until you're allowed to use it again."

"Well, it looks like I'll need it soon." Temari shrugged off.

"Why?"

"They will make me join. Just like most of the men."

"They wouldn't do that, especially if it's a death sentence for two people."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Temari put her hand on her stomach. "When will this war end?"

"I really don't know. Hopefully soon."

Temari looked in the distance. "The guys left first, then Ten ten, Ino, you… Hinata wanted to go, but Kiba wouldn't let her. I would've been the first one out there, but I wasn't allowed."

"If Shikamaru knew, he wouldn't let you near the battlefield." Sakura brought up. "Why aren't you telling him anyway?"

Temari shifted her gaze to Sakura. "If he knew, he would be too worried about me and not the war. I would just be an obstacle in his path."

"So you don't want me to say anything?"

"No."

Sakura nodded her head. "I saw Naruto the other day."

"I did too. We said hi, but he had to leave quickly."

"Yeah, he said something about getting supplies," Sakura pointed out.

"Did he say anything about the war?"

"He said that our friends are still alive, but Lee, Neji, and Ten ten got hurt pretty badly."

"Oh."

"Yeah." Sakura glanced at her watch. "I should get going. I have to go back to the hospital" Sakura turned around and started walking, but stopped. "By the way, Temari. You don't want to be in the war. It's a living hell."

"Finally! A break!" Naruto slouched down and started eating.

"There are no breaks in war, Naruto," Shino stated, grabbing a plate. "There is only night which doesn't count as anything."

"He's right, Naruto," Shikamaru said, taking a bite of his food.

"So what? We're not fighting!" Naruto looked over at Shikamaru. "And guess who I saw the other day."

"Who, Naruto?" Shikamaru asked, getting annoyed.

"Temari and has she gained some weight! Man, especially in her stomach too! It must be depression or something… I think I read something about that saying…"

Shikamaru perked up. "Wait, what did you say?"

"Oh this book I read? It's really good. I can lend it to you after the war…"

"No, before that!" Shikamaru snapped.

"Temari is getting fat?"

"Where at?" Shikamaru was now standing and grabbing onto Naruto's shoulders.

"In her stomach! Why?"

Shikamaru let go of Naruto's shoulders and stood in awe. "Oh god…"

Kiba looked at Shikamaru in wonder. "What happened?"

"I'm going to be a father!"

There is one more chapter for sure, but a third one... I don't know... we'll see, we'll see... R&R quickly and I'll post the next chapter!