Shikamaru's Fairy Tail
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D/C: I own nothing.
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Shikamaru wondered what exactly was going through Naruto's mind as he was given a set of scrolls. It was supposed to be the Nara's day off and everyone knew he needed it. Being the Hokage's assistant, being the Head of the Nara Clan, dealings with the Shinobi Union, and so on… he needs a break. Sure, the break required him babysitting Mirai Sarutobi, his god-daughter, but today that's something he doesn't take for granted. Shikamaru made a promise to her mother and at the late-father's grave, that he will look after her and train her to be a stupendous Kunoichi.
Today's lesson is to have three-year-old Mirai chase after his shadow clone. A game of tag really… Normally it would be the original doing such, but considering Naruto dropped by and so that had to happen.
"I'm on break for the entire week, Naruto." Shikamaru deadpanned as he looked through the scrolls, taking note of the discoloration showing its age. "Where did you get these? They look like they are going to fall apart."
"Sorry, I showed them to Kakashi-sensei and told me I should show them to you." Naruto explained uneasily, he looked over towards the forest that surrounded Shikamaru's home. He could hear Mirai giggle and birds chirping away. "Kakashi-sensei gave me the keys to my parents' home… I found these. I don't recognize the writing in them, and I was hoping…"
"That I could figure it out." Shikamaru ended, his face scrunched up at the sight of the scrolls. He knew that he should put the scrolls down and not think about it…but… now he's curious. However, as much he wants to figure out what exactly the scrolls contain, he should be taking care of Mirai. That's were his focus should be. "I'm watching Mirai until Kurenai returns from her mission."
"I thought you were on a break, through?"
"I am. I am also taking care of Mirai until then." Shikamaru rubbed the back of his neck, he let out a sigh at seeing Naruto looking at him dejectedly. He placed the scrolls into a pocket in his deer vest as he opted to not wear his typical shinobi gear today. "I'll give them a look over. It'll take me some time to figure it out."
"Thank you!"
"…I hope it doesn't explode in my face… I swear…"
"Big Brother!"
Shikamaru and Naruto looked over to see Mirai run out of the forest, holding out onto a dark green handkerchief.
"I found it! Let's play again!" Mirai laughed out loud.
Shikamaru made a single-handed hand sign and made a clone pop up into existence. The clone walked up to Mirai and took the handkerchief before walking into the forest to hide it. "Count to ten, Mirai."
"Okay!" Mirai giggled, she covered her eyes with the palms of her hands. "One…"
"You'll look over the scrolls?" Naruto asked his friend.
"Yeah. Just… give me some time. Will this be kept between us and Hokage-sama?"
"…Yeah."
"…How was your honeymoon?" Shikamaru asked, changing the subject.
"How's your engagement?" Naruto fired back, grinning deviously when he saw Shikamaru's ears turning red.
"Slow. We are dealing with the Elders right now."
"Two!"
"Aren't you the Head of the Nara Clan now?"
"The Elders from Suna."
"Oooh…"
"Three!"
"I'll take my leave." Naruto stood up from his spot from the porch. "Thank you, Shikamaru. Keep me posted?"
Shikamaru nodded in agreement.
"Five!"
Poof.
Shikamaru slowly blinked as he saw a puff of smoke appear in front of him where Naruto once stood. 'Of course, shadow clones."
"Six!"
Shikamaru stood up with a groan and headed inside. It was almost noon and he should start making a lunch for himself and Mirai.
"Seven!"
'Maybe I'll have time to make soup or a stew… She likes stew. Wait… do I have the supplies to make it?'
"Eight!"
Shikamaru pulled out a copper kettle and filled it up with water, he pulled out a wooden container that contained tea. He took out a spoon and scoop some into the kettle.
"Nine!"
Once deciding he placed enough tea into the kettle, Shikamaru picked up the kettle and headed towards the stove. Mentally sending a thanks to him mom for 'insisting' he stock up on kitchen supplies. More like dragging him around all throughout the market area.
"Ten! Ready or not! Here I come!"
Splash!
Shikamaru dropped the kettle and rushed out of the home. He just managed to catch sight of Mirai before she ran back into the forest. "Mirai!"
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Naruto and Kakashi were discussing paperwork and how some of it looks rather pointless but it needed to be done. Considering Shikamaru wasn't there to help with the load that seemed to never end.
"I keep telling you, it looks like it's reproducing on its own!" Naruto exclaimed at the sight of his ever growing stockpile of paperwork.
"I know… you've been saying the same thing for the la-" Kakashi cut himself off when he saw Naruto pause and his face turned serious. "Naruto?"
"…Something doesn't feel right." Naruto muttered under his breath. He turned his attention out towards the window, at the direction where he knew the Nara compound is located at. "How many people know of Shikamaru's break?"
"You, myself, Kurenai, Shizune, Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon and uh…the secretary? What's her name again?"
"…I don't remember. You hired her, and you don't know her name?"
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Bashira Honda silently separated files into different piles for her superiors. She may be smiling on the outside, but on the inside, she's anything but content. She recently visited her father that was in prison doing time for something she still has no clue for what. The secretary had hoped with her current position she could get close enough of a clearance to pull his files but nothing.
It was a stroke of luck that Bashira managed to get this position so close to the Hokage, but it appears, even so, she was still not cleared to get hold of the records. Either way, for now, Bashira will continue and figure out what's her next step.
A particular file had caught Bashira's attention. It had to do with the late Asuma Sarutobi. Hm… one little peek won't do anyone any harm…
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There were a total of three primary prisons in the Land of Fire. Each one-tiered bases on types of criminals, civilian or shinobi, their offenses were, from petty thief, treason, murder, and so on. In the middle-tiered prison, it is a good mix of both shinobi and civilians, not exactly filled with high profiled prisoners but known just enough to know they are there for very bad reasons.
In this prison, it has ties with the Twelve Guardian Ninja.
Right now, they are on intensive lockdown. Apparently, someone from the inside and out orchestrated an escape. It took some time, harboring ill intent towards a certain individual and intensive planning… it worked.
If only they could release that hate and not allow it to grow.
To be continued…
R/R.