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I do not own Naruto or the characters just the plot, if I did all my favourite pairings would have happened by now.

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(And yes I know the title of the first chapter sounds way corny but corniness will always win over sensibility! LOL!) Do NOT be put of by the first chapter and its sameness to the manga it gets a lot more ShikaxTema and Ino comes in at some point with that evil revenge glint in her eye!

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The Wind and the Shadows

Chapter 1:

First sight, first love?

"What are you going to give up already? sigh And I thought you were better than that," Temari tutted.

"And what gives you the idea that I've given up?" Shikamaru said slyly. Temari's body froze in place and a rush of panic overcame her as her arms slowly spread apart uncontrollably as did that of the controlling black haired boy in front of her. He smirked to himself as a frightened and confused look swept over the blonde's face,

"Finally, my shadow technique succeeded," the boy said.

"What…how did you?" Temari questioned frantically, unaware of Shikamaru's plan

He faintly smiled, "Shall I show you?" he said turning his head to face the ground behind him, thus so did Temari. A black shadow was behind her connecting to the hole in the ground. The thing he pulled with his jacket, was that just to get me close enough to the hole to trap me? Temari thought, I guess he's not such an idiot after all.

"You used the shadows in the hole that Naruto dug to expand your range of attack, didn't you?" Temari said knowingly.

"So you've finally caught on," Shikamaru smirked teasingly. He walked towards the centre of the stadium and reluctantly so did the trapped blonde. He raised his hand above his head and Temari, who as unable to resist, winced as she followed his actions realising that she could do no more and that she had lost the fight. The audience leaned in curiously wondering what would happen next.

"I give up," the voice echoed through out the arena. Temari stared in shock at the words that Shikamaru had just spoken.

"What the … Why did you just give up? You had me," Temari told Shikamaru confused to why he had given up so easily and wondering if it was a trick.

"It's just too troublesome," Shikamaru complained lazily, "I've used up too much chakra and I can barely hold you for much longer."

"What the hell do you think your doing?!" a blonde haired boy shouted from the audience.

"Naruto I just explained," Shikamaru answered, "You should try listening at some point it might do you some good," he said as Sakura punched the blonde boy.

"Ahem," the referee cleared his throat for everyone's attention, "I declare Temari as the winner of this match." Shikamaru realised the technique from the girl. He sighed lazily as he made his way to the stairs. Women are he most troublesome creatures on the planet, Shikamaru thought to himself.

"Yo, Shikamaru!" Naruto called, "You could've won!"

"Too troublesome," Shikamaru replied while putting a finger in his ear.

…Temari stepped onto her fan that carried her up to her siblings standing in the box areas.

"That was pretty close," Kankuro smirked.

"I have to agree," Gaara commented, "You left yourself too open."

"Put a sock in it you two!" Temari retorted loudly.

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Two weeks later

"Congratulations!" Chouji said to Shikamaru. They were having a celebration party with Shikamaru's team at the Korean Barbeque. Shikamaru sighed and as always looked completely unmotivated well that's not unusual.

"Sheesh, you would think you'd be at least a little happy," Ino said, "You were the only one who graduated to Chunin level, not even Sasuke managed it and he's the best!"

Then Ino caught sight of Chouji and cringed as he was inhaling the rapidly disappearing food, she thought this would be a good time to get people to acknowledge her,

"Leave some for Shikamaru, doofus!" She complained in a whining tone hitting Chouji over the head.

"It's okay he can have my share I'm not really hungry," Shikamaru replied so lazily that he was slightly slurring his words.

"Hmph!" Ino pouted with a vaguely disappointed look on her face. Why does he always stick up for that fat ass anyway, Ino said silently to herself.

"Can you guys get along for one day? That's all I ask," Asuma their teacher, pleaded half joking.

Ino still pouted, Chouji remained inhaling food and Shikamaru just shrugged. Several minutes passed of this continuous and vicious cycle when Shikamaru slowly began to rise, saying something about going for a walk. Asuma made room for his student to get passed. Ino looked at him, silently asking him to stay but Shikamaru just ignored her and Chouji was able to say a muffled goodbye.

Shikamaru sighed as he walked out the door. I have to get away from these troublesome people, he thought to himself as he trudged through the quiet street. Taking walks was one of his favourite pass times along with going to his secret place and starring at the clouds. Peaceful, floating clouds they don't have to deal with companions, Shikamaru thought as he gazed up into the sky, mumbling a song to himself,

You can't cut the mountain

It's bold and strong

You can't cut the mountain

It's where it belongs,

It was the song his mother used to sing to him when he was a kid and before he knew what a pain she was. This was the song he sang whenever he was happy and content. He sang it whenever he was around someone important to him; it held a lot of memories. As it grew dark he continued to sing to himself repeating the verse over and over again.

You can't cut the mountain

It's bold and strong

You can't cut the mountain

It's where it belongs

"I never knew you could sing, ya sissy," A voice said from the shadows teasingly, "Is something the matter, you look like you don't recognise me," the voice continued slyly.

"Well I would if you stepped out of the shadows," Shikamaru replied taking a few steps towards the darkness his very rarely seen interest growing as he heard footsteps coming from the direction he was facing.

"If you insist," the voice said as a slender figure appeared out of the shadows and in to the streetlamp light. The blonde stood with a smile playing at the corners of her mouth, it was the sort of smile that said, "So we meet again".

"Oh…its you," Shikamaru said without any shock in his voice, "Temari."

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