Hello everyone! Crazysychoninja here and I wanted to let you know that this is going to be a series of oneshots. They're in the same universe as my partner TheIllusiveMrJamison's story Redemption, but they might not be considered canon. I'll be attempting to update weekly, but there is a chance that you might get a chapter from Redemption instead. I hope you guys enjoy, and take care everybody!

I don't own Naruto…But I sincerely wish I did

Chapter 1: Woken up

Shikamaru was woken from his sleep, certain he had heard a noise. But after a few more seconds of not hearing anything else, he closed his eyes and went back to sleep. And then he heard it again. He slowly rose from his bed, trying not to wake his wife. He heard a slight groan from the other side of the bed and knew he was unsuccessful. He looked back at her, and she was rubbing her eyes.

"What's wrong, Shika?" Temari looked up at him, and had a look of concern on her face.

"I thought I heard something in the kitchen. I'm going to go see. Go back to sleep."

"It's three in the morning. You didn't hear anything, let's go back to bed." And then they both heard it again. Someone was in their house. Both of them were wide awake, and they walked downstairs, silently hoping not to disturb their children or the intruder. They saw the kitchen light on, and a shadow moving. Shikamaru nodded to his wife, and made the appropriate hand signs.

"Shadow possession jutsu!" He entered the room and watched as his shadow connected to the occupant's own. Temari jumped forward and tackled the man. They both fell into the table, knocking over what he was making and fell to the ground. She held a kunai to his throat, and then did a double take.

"Hidan? What are you doing?" Hidan coughed a bit, and had icing all over his face and shirt. He was blushing furiously, and he looked ashamed. Shikamaru released his jutsu and Temari climbed off the silver haired man.

"What are you doing sneaking into my house?" Hidan stood up, and even though he was a good half a foot taller than both of them, he looked down at the floor, a bit embarrassed and he was kicking his feet together. Temari smirked a little. He was such a child at times. Maybe that's why he and their children got along so well.

"Well...I remember you guys said that Shikami loved chocolate...and her birthday is coming up...so I tried...to make her...you know, a little...chocolate cake…" That explained the icing. Temari then realized what happened, and felt bad that his cake was now on the floor, ruined.

"I didn't mean to wake you guys. And I'm really sorry about the mess! I'll clean it up right now!" The husband and wife looked at each other and smiled. Outside the home, Hidan was feared by enemies of the Leaf. He was a confident and capable warrior. Inside the home though was a different story. He was completely submissive, always did what he was asked to do, and he always apologized. Temari was angry the first time Hidan referred to her as ma'am, but she learned to accept it, although he only called her Miss Temari now. While it was polite and kind of him to always try to help and he always listened, Shikamaru felt terrible every time he saw this version of Hidan. Burying the man alive for almost two decades had destroyed Hidan's mind. He was completely cowed. At first, it was fear that kept Hidan like this. But as time went on, the couple learned that it became instinct for the former member of Akatsuki. Shikamaru yawned and waved him off.

"Don't worry about it. We'll clean it up with you."

"You're not mad?" Shikamaru shook his head.

"Not at all. In fact, we should be apologizing to you." This confused Hidan entirely.

"Why?"

"Because we're the ones who ruined it."

"But I shouldn't have woken you up."

"Hidan, it's okay. In fact, it's really sweet that you made a cake for Shikami. Now, let's clean it up and we'll make another one for her, okay?" Hidan nodded, and began cleaning up the mess. The couple got down and helped the newest member of their family.

Did you enjoy it? If so, review and let us know why! Or tell us why you didn't like it! Or just say 'hi.' That's always nice too. Keep an eye out for the next chapter of Redemption, and I hope you all enjoyed and take care everybody!