Title:Rose lost in the Desert
Pairings:Tenten x Neji and possibly others
Summery:Tenten's life is spiraling out of control and now the only way she can find to fix it is...without her team mates
Welcome to my fanfic I hope you enjoy it.
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The day Wednesday, the time noon-ish, the place the Hokage's office.
"Now I can't stress enough how important this mission is to the village." Tusauda repeated herself again "The whole village is counting on you."
"Granny how long are you going to lecture us with this why don't you just tell us what the mission is." The irritated Naruto yelled with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
We were all there Kiba with Akamaru at his feet, Shino stood up straight and tall, Hinata trying to make herself as small as possible next to them, Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji, Sakarua had a small smile on her face glancing at Sasuke who was standing between Neji and Naruto, Lee and myself. Why we were all called by the Hokage is still a mystery to us and when we came about twenty minutes ago.
"Fine!" Anger leaked in to the hokage's voice "the mission is to go to the rice country and find a group of people and then return them to their village. This is extremely important they have been missing for three days so don't screw this up i can't stress how..."
"You said that already!"
"Naruto Shut up!!" Sakarua yelled as she brought her fists of doom down on top of Naruto's head, he wailed in pain for a few moments before Tusauda continued.
"If they get captured by anyone then some of our villages deepest secretes will be lost for our enemy's easy despoil."
"Ok then when do we leave?" it was Sasuke who spoke it seemed that ever since he returned to the village six months ago he was willing to do anything to prove his worth.
"I'm not finished yet." the Hokage's fist went through her desk If they don't shut up i will throw a chair out the window this time "We can't send all of you."
"Then why did you call all of us." Neji stated dryly
"Because it's up to you who stays... only one has to stay behind I can't chose for you it's your choice."
"I will" My reply seemed to shock all of them. Though no one said a word but I could feel their questioning gazes burning into my head.
"Alright ,then Tenten... thank you for your um generous offer unless anyone has anything to say other wise you are excused I will talk to you about another mission later." Tusauda nodded toward the door I bowed my head and walked out without another word.
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"Tenten!"
I was sitting out at the usual training spot when they came...all of them with the who knows what going through their heads.
"Hmm"How would you answer your closest friends after you what I did
"Why in seven hells did you do that" That's Ino temper talking
"What do you mean?" It is so much fun to play with Ino's temper
"Don't play stupid." Now we got Sakarua in this could be bad
"I knew i could not be of any use. So I made it easier on all of us."
"W-W-What does that m-mean will need you" They brought out the big guilt guns Hinata
"I just knew i mean who else is better a tracking than the Hyuga clan and then you have Kiba and Shino for tracking. Then who better to fight off anyone coming than the taijustu specialist Lee, and the number one rookie of his year Sasuke, his ever faithful friend Naruto, the top mind in stragy Shikamaru, and you can't leave without your common sense Sakarua and Ino, last but not least you have." I took the moment to pause and let my words sink in "See you don't need me"
"I can see you are as stubborn as ever, Tenten." I smirked as Shikamaru spoke those ever truthful words
"Yup" I just had to answer that "How 'bout this I'll come see you all off tomorrow"
"I can see there is no point in trying to changing your mind" that was Kiba they know me so well
"I would love to stay and talk to you guys some more but Hokage-sama wants to see me." I left the training grounds I headed towards the hokage's office.
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"Tenten"
"Neji can I help you"
"Why"
"Why what Neji?"
"You never told us why you did not want to go."
"I told you-"
"Tenten you are a horrid lier"How the hell can he be so calm and read me so easily all at the same time!
I stood as still as I could. Neji moved closer I noticed how tall he was almost a head taller as a matter of fact. Those pale lifeless eyes could search my soul and always find out anything they want to know. If I don't move they will find out what I don't want them to know.
"Listen Neji I can't keep the Hokage waiting." With that I left him be
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"Tenten I know that you wanted this mission, that's why you stayed behind, yes" I nodded "But are you sure?"
"Hokage-sama if I stay here I won't be myself and... I just need some time to recover." I used all my strength to try keep a straight face. About a week ago the last of my family was killed on a mission. I know that's what he wanted and all but I miss him so much.
"If you say so Tenten here is your mission packet and you will leave tomorrow keep in contact with me weekly." Her voice had its usual sternness in it but i could tell that she still felt uneasy about my request.
"Hokage-sama?"
"Yes?"
"Tell them that I'm sorry."
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"Take care Tenten!" Hinata said as they were leaving the gates
"LET THE YOUTH FLOW THROW YOU AS YOU TRAIN TENTEN!" How can Lee be so happy all the time
As they left the gates I began to wish that Neji had said something to me. He has not spoken to me since yesterday. He even knows how stubborn I am. Maybe he was trying to stop a pointless fight. When they were out of sight I made my way to my now empty house to read my mission, pack and leave.
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Mission:
A village 2 thousand miles from Kohana wants to open trade with us so your mission is to inspect this village. They also have a problem with bandits and thieves raiding the village often so you will be expected to protect the village while you are there. Also make sure it is a good idea to send regular guards to watch over the village. Report your finding weekly.
Good luck Tenten
-Tusauda
I was packed and walked out of the gates to this village that needed me. I was 16 then and I was alone...for the time being anyway.
Thank you for reading now please review say anything you want but PLEASE tell me if I spelled anything wrong. Thanks again until next time
-Lost and Forgotten
signing out