Hekki bottom everyone,

I decided to post two stories today since I didn't post yesterday because of my move. I hope they're both liked.

Enjoy.

Naruko just turned eighteen and she was an awesome kunoichi. She went on a lot of missions that kept the village safe and she couldn't think of anything that could mess up her life. That is until her father called her to the Hokage office.

"Dad I can't get married to Itachi," Naruko refused.

"Why? Itachi is your age and he is a good kid with a good head on his shoulders. He is one of the best ninjas in the village and has succeeded in all of his missions just like you." Minato said.

"Dad we don't even talk nor do we even get along when we do talk," Naruko said pouting.

"Well, Fugaku and Itachi we will be going to see them in an hour so get ready to have dinner with them. You will have a chance to get to know him better." Minato said happily.

"DAD!" Naruko screamed but was ignored her in favor of doing his papers.

He really needed this to go through or the peace he was trying to accomplish for the sake of the village will be done for and the Uchiha would revolt.

Itachi has been eighteen for a few months now and this is normally when parents started getting their kids engaged especially ninjas from a distinguished clan. In this case, it was to get the village to trust his clan. It was this or they revolt.

"Itachi you will be going to a marriage interview today," Fugaku said.

"What? With who?" Itachi asked shocked.

He had a feeling of who it was because his brother had been talking about it for a week now but he was hoping and praying it wasn't with his rival. Yeah, the girl he was rivaled with was beautiful but he didn't like her personality. It was too abrasive and in your face. Nothing like the Uchiha woman he knew. Not only that but she was so irresponsible when she conducted the missions she took.

"Naruko of course," Fugaku said.

"Father I don't even get along with her," Itachi said.

"That's because you two don't bother getting to know each other. She has a good head on her shoulders and if you try to at least get to know her maybe you will see some great points in her." Fugaku said.

"You can't even name three good traits about her," Itachi said.

"She's determined, loyal, and dedicated to her family and life," Fugaku said.

"She doesn't even like me," Itachi said.

"What's there not to like?" Fugaku said patting his son on the cheek. "Now go and get ready we're going out to dinner with them," Fugaku said leaving his son in the living room alone.

They both got ready knowing they weren't going to like this. Itachi knew he was going to despise this so much he wanted to fake sick so he didn't have to go. Naruko wanted to just dodge out on her father so she didn't have to go. But here they were at the dinner table with their fathers sitting in a fancy restaurant wearing outfits they both weren't comfortable in.

"Aren't this great kids?" Fugaku asked.

"Yeah, splendid," Naruko said sarcastically.

"Having the greatest time of my life," Itachi chimed in annoyed.

"See you two are already finishing each other's sentences," Minato said with a smile.

That got them both to look at him with a blank face.

"Don't be so angry you two; we'll leave you two alone so you can talk," Minato said standing up.

"We should get some Sake while we're at it and commemorate the evening," Fugaku said.

"If that gets me out of doing paperwork in the morning," Minato said making them walk away from their kids.

"How awful," Naruko said with her mouth open.

"This is ridiculous," Itachi grumbled.

"You act like I want to be here," Naruko snapped.

"Why didn't you just tell your father you liked someone else?" Itachi asked.

"Why didn't you? I can't lie as you can," Naruko snapped.

"He would have known because he is always around me," Itachi said.

"Yeah, and who should I have said I liked? Do tell who I can tell my father I like?" Naruko said as her elbow came on the table and she held her face on it.

"I don't care who you would have said as long as it wasn't me," Itachi said grabbing his drink.

"So, should I have said Sasuke?" Naruko asked with a smirk.

"Don't even dare," Itachi snarled.

He knew she didn't like Sasuke but the two got along because Naruko's younger brother was on Sasuke's team.

"What are you going to do about it? At least the ties would be good," Naruko said.

"No way in hell will I let that happen," Itachi said.

"Whatever it's not like we have any say in this anyway," Naruko said turning to look at her father who was happily talking to Fugaku.

The two were friends but it was hard for them to connect since the council didn't trust the Uchiha clan. No matter what though her father trusted them though and that made her trust them too.

"I don't want to do this," Naruko said standing up.

"Neither do I," Itachi said but stayed sitting down.

"Well it's mutual then," Naruko said with a fake smile.

'Why does she always give me fake smiles?' Itachi thought to himself.

"Okay come on Itachi we're heading out. Naruko it was nice seeing you I hope to see you in the Uchiha district soon." Fugaku said slightly buzzed.

"Father, did you get drunk in the short amount of time we were here?" Itachi stated shocked then glared at Minato his idol.

"I'm sorry Itachi," Minato said laughing.

Minato always giggled when he got drunk.

"Dad seriously? We were only here for an hour." Naruko said going toward her dad.

Naruko waved goodbye to the Uchiha's and started to head home.

"Father do you want me to call mother to carry you?" Itachi asked quirking his head back.

Fugaku was appalled by his son but he stood straight and started heading to the door by himself. Itachi was a sadist when absolutely necessary and this was one of those cases. He was going to hold a grudge with his father about this until he felt better about it.

"How was it Naru?" Minato asked.

"He still doesn't like me," Naruko said smiling at her dad.

"Why though? I don't understand you two used to play together all the time but now you two don't talk at all." Minato said not really understanding.

"I don't know," Naruko lied not looking at her father but at the stars above.

"At least try to get along with him," Minato said.

"I promise to try," Naruko said just as they were getting into the house.

"MINATO WHY DO YOU SMELL LIKE SAKE!" Kushina yelled as Naruko left him on the couch and went to her room.

"There won't be a wedding if we can't get along," Naruko said as she looked at a picture of her and Itachi from when they were younger.

Reviews...

This was arranged so it's not like they go for each other right away.