Disclaimer: I do not own any of Masashi Kishimoto's work nor do I own any of Inuyasha's characters. If you see a name you don't recognize then is it OC.

Chapter 1

Kiba walked into the Jonin Standby station looking for Shizu. He found her sitting at a table with her feet up. She was leaning back and had her arms crossed.

Smiling, he said, "I thought I would find you here."

Shizu looked at him, "What do you want?"

Kiba sat down, "Have you heard any word from Tsunade?"

Shizu shook her head. "No, not yet."

Kotetsu came in and seeing them sitting there smiled. "What are you two doing here?"

Shizu smiled, "Nothing at the moment. I just heard that Kiba actually kept his cool when he was training under Pakkun."

Kiba glared at her, "I am at least improving."

Shizu stood up. Walking by him, she said, "And that's why I like you."

She walked out of the building with Kotetsu and Kiba watching her. Walking down the road she passed Jade and Katasei. Takeo was walking towards them with what looked like a stack of books.

Shizu smiled and called out, "Need help?"

Takeo shook his head, "No." he got closer and standing in front of the girls asked, "Did you know a caravan was coming?"

Shizu shook her head. Jade asked, "You're sure it is a caravan and not Tsunade returning?"

Takeo smiled "Well, Minako and Tsunade are with the caravan. They're just outside of town."

Shizu waved the girls forward "Let's go greet them."

She was about to go off when Izumo called out, "Hold on."

Shizu grimaced, remembering she was supposed to take information to Shikamaru. Turning around she atched as Izumo walked to her with the papers in his hand. He was scowling.

"I told you these needed to go to Shikamaru today." Izumo handed her the papers and went into the station to get Kotetsu.

Shizu grumbled as she walked down the road. Walking down the road she kicked at a stone. As the stone went flying a few feet, somebody said "Looks as if somebody's in a bad mood."

Shizu looked up and seeing Shikamaru held her hand out with the papers "Here is some important documents that Izumo wanted you to have."

Shikamaru took them "What are you so down for?"

Shizu sighed, "There is a caravan just outside of town and Uncle Genma and Aunt Minako are with it. And I wanted to be the first to greet them."

"Lady Tsunade's back?" Shikamaru looked up from the paper.

Shizu nodded. Shikamaru started to walk down the road "Let's go greet them."

As they walked down the road Kiba and the others were already talking to Tsunade.

"How did the meeting go, Lady Tsunade?" Kiba asked.

"Let's just say we have to get a meeting under way so we can decide who will be in charge of what division." Tsunade started walking again with Minako beside her.

They heard somebody call out, "Aunt Minako!"

Looking up they saw Hiskai running at Minako. Minako opened her arms but was knocked off of her feet when Hiskai flew into her arms.

Minako chuckled as she hugged Hiskai, "Where's Shizu?"

Hiskai smiled, "She'll be coming later. Izumo gave her a job to do."

Genma reached down and taking Minako's hand helped her to her feet. Kiba smiled when he turned to Tsunade.

Shizu walked down the road and found them on their way back. Stopping in front of Kiba she crossed her arms. Kiba looked at her puzzled.

"You did that on purpose, Kiba." Shizu said scowling at him.

Kiba looked at her innocently, "I did what on purpose?"

Shizu shook her finger in his face, "You had Izumo give me those papers so I would have to wait to meet Minako and Genma."

Kiba placed his hand on his head, "Oh, that. I'm sorry, but I thought it would be funny."

Shizu turned her back to him and walked away, her arms swinging stiffly at her sides. Kiba looked at Genma and Tsunade for help. Genma shook his head and crossed his arms. Kiba glared at him and started to walk after Shizu, Shikamaru walked by her and turning around watched her walk down the road. Turning to face the others he saw Kiba trotting towards and pass him.

Shikamaru turned back to the others and pointed over his shoulder asked, "What's with her?"

Minako smiled, "A lover's quarrel."

Genma placed his arm around Minako's shoulder and kissing her on the head, he said, "Quit teasing Minako."

Minako, wrapping her arm Genma's waist, gave him a hug as she placed her hand on Hiskai's head.

Shikamaru placed his hands on his hips and smiled. "Let's get back to the village so we can get ready."

Tsunade and the others started walking again. Minako looked at Shikamaru, "There is someone I would like you to meet."

Shikamaru looked at her out of the corner of his eye. Minako waved a black-haired woman forward. The woman trotted forwards and smiling asked, "What is it, Minako?"

Minako placed her hand on the woman's shoulder and smiling said, "This is my very good friend, Lailan Hyujan." Turning to Lailan, she said, "This is my adopted brother, Shikamaru Nara."

Shikamaru reached his hand forward and smiling said, "Any friend of Minako's is a friend of mine."

Lailan smiled, "Nice meeting you too." Lailan looked at Shikamaru with a smirk before turning to walk down the road.