First story YAY! Hope you like. This story contains some spoilers to the aftermath of the invasion of Pein so warning. Also, these couples are not real in the actual series no matter how much I want them to be. Enjoy !!!! –sandman's lady

"talking"

Kankuro's thoughts

The sun was shining, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard through out the streets of Konoha. Many were walking through the park and shopping just enjoying the first day of spring. Things have gotten back to normal after the invasion of Pein, but there were quite a few changes. Danzo has become Hokage and was not doing such a great job at it. Even the alliance with Sunagakure was strained since Danzo has yet to get on our Kazekage good side. Many wish Tsunade would awake from her coma and demand her position back. Sakura visits her everyday with flowers spending every moment she can with her. Everyone wishes her luck.

There have also been some good changes. Love has blossomed in Konoha. Sakura and Gaara fell in love on Gaara's last visit and can't stand being apart. Sakura visits Suna frequently but has yet to move. Naruto finally realized Hinata's feelings which sparked a happy relationship. They have yet to tell Hinata's father about it however. Shikamaru has moved in with Temari, and they are expecting a new born any day now. Ino found the man of her dreams in Shino, but is still copping with her fear of bugs. It has seemed that everyone has fallen in love even Kakashi who is dating Anko. All the love in the air has really put one of our favorite ninjas in a real dour mood.

"Its official I am the only freaking single guy in this whole village!"

He smacked his head down on the table next to his tea cup making it spill all over his head. "HOT!!!!" He got napkins and wiped his face off.

Well that's just great now my war paint is probably smeared everywhere

Kankuro sighed and ordered another cup of tea to replace the other one. Kankuro was sitting at a tea stand on the side of the park trying to enjoy the rest of his day which has been eventful. Gaara sent him on this mission to make a stronger bond with Konoha and to help out in whatever way. Really just become a ninja of the leaf for a year and suck up to people. Guess it is the Kazekage's way of making up for the fact that Suna stole one of there greatest strategists.

Even though it sounded easy enough Kankuro had a huge problem. He couldn't stand the new Hokage, Danzo. Man did that guy have a stick up his butt or what. Also, the feeling of a clock ticking down made even him jumpy. Everyone had the feeling of anticipation that something big was going to happen. They still haven't captured Sasuke, and the village was no where near ready to fend off an attack. Sasuke's vengeance was as strong as ever. Pein had really gotten the village to the core, and many were afraid that without the fifth's leadership they would surly lose everything.

"More tea sir?" the old man who owned the tea stand asked.

"Yes please thank you." Kankuro hadn't even realized he drank the full cup he was thinking so hard.

Man when did I get so serious? Kankuro tried to pay for his tea.

"It's on the house since you're a loyal customer" the old man said nicely. Kankuro thanked him and headed to his apartment well he guessed he should call it home for now on. Once in bed he had a strong feeling something big was going to happen. He couldn't figure out if it was something good or bad. Later that night Sakura and Shizune were seen sneaking into the locked Hokage building and heading to the hospital.

You like? Please review!!! I have the second chapter already written and just want to know if you want more.