A/N: I didn't feel like waiting for Christmas to publish this. I decided that I wanted to make a few short stories inspired by Sam Smith's lovely songs. Every time I listen to my CD I get stories in my head lol.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, nor any of Sam Smith's songs. "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith.
Iruka walked out of the Hokage's office with mixed feelings. Part of him was thrilled that he was requested to perform for Konoha. He enjoyed singing at Flames, a very popular night club. The other part of him however, was hesitant because it would be a special Christmas concert and Iruka just wasn't really feeling it this year. Kakashi, his lover for the past 2 years, was currently on month 4 of a 6 month mission. Iruka just wanted to spend the holiday at home alone and not around other happy people. 'Ah well,' he thought, 'I better go figure out what I want to sing and start planning the performance.' The concert was just three weeks away.
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Tsunade picked up a handful of scrolls and shouted out to her assistant, "Shizune, I want you to have these sent out to all of our shinobi in the field. If it's going to be detrimental to their safety, do not attempt contact. I need it done yesterday!"
"Yes Hokage-sama!" Um…shall I expedite this particular scroll?" Shizune held one up and looked to Tsunade for guidance.
"Please do so. You're dismissed. GENMA! BRING ME SOME SAKE!"
Shizune gave the senbon-chewing shinobi an "I share your pain" smile and went to deliver the message scrolls to the aviary for send-off.
