Chapter 1

It was a miserably hot day one that most sane people would not be caught dead outside in. However, for a shinobi staying inside was not a luxury one could afford. There were still patrols to be done and papers to be signed. In the Hokage tower Tsunade sat with every window open and the fan on the highest setting. Yet it was still miserable. Her eyes stared at the papers in front of her as she tried to concentrate on them. Finally, she slammed her fist on her desk and leaned back in her chair closing her eyes. She wiped the sweat from her brow and then massaged her temples trying to will herself to complete her paperwork. Luckily, there was a knock on her door and she looked up grateful for the distraction.

"Enter." Tsunade responded.

Shizune walked in and stood in front of the Hokage noticing that the pile of papers on her desk was no smaller. She sighed. "I see you have made a lot of progress." She said sarcastically.

"It's hot."

"Yes I know I have been in the same building making the arrangements for the mission you wanted." Shizune glanced at the woman. "Are you sure about this Tsunade?"

"Sure about what? The weather or the mission?"

"The mission!" Shizune was becoming extremely exasperated.

Tsunade smiled. She was not one to meddle in other people's life but she would make an exception just this once. "Yes Shizune, I am sure about this. I would not go through with it if I were not sure of the outcome."

Shizune let out another sigh. "Very well then, it's all arranged. Now all you have to do is inform them of it."

Tsunade smiled mischief entering her eyes. "This will be very interesting."

The worst part of the day was over and it was getting slightly cooler as the sun was sinking lower in the sky. Naruto stretched his arms above his head as he walked through the village heading toward the Hokage tower. Tsunade had summoned him to her office. He hoped that it was to give him a mission, hopefully an interesting one. It had been a while since he had an interesting mission. He smiled and began to walk a little faster at the thought. Before long he reached the Hokage tower and bounded up the stairs to Tsunade's office. Without knocking he pushed the door open and boisterously said "Ok, What's my mission Granny-Tsunade!" He watched with satisfaction as Tsunade's eyes darkened and her mouth became a taught line.

"Good afternoon Naruto. Thank you for finally showing up." She replied curtly.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to be late I stopped at-"he was cut off by Tsunade.

"Yes, Yes well now that you are here take a seat next to Hinata-san please."

Naruto started a little. He had not even noticed Hinata was in the room. He looked to see her sitting quietly in the seat her eyes on Tsunade and a faint blush on her cheeks. She always seemed to be blushing when he saw her. 'Weird girl.' He thought.

"Oi, sorry Hinata I did not see you there." Without another word Naruto plopped into the chair next to Hinata.

"It's ok Naruto-kun." Hinata's soft voice was barely audible.

"Are you through?" asked Tsunade impatiently glowering at Naruto.

"I-"

"The correct answer is yes. Good, now let's get to business. I have a very important, very special mission for the two of you."

"Just the two of us?" asked Naruto slightly surprised. He missed the flinch from Hinata at his words.

"Yes Naruto, just the two of you. There are rumors toward the west in a village not far from the Suna borderline. The rumors are that a rouge shinobi group may be organizing themselves. We want to see if there is any validation to these rumors. "

"Wait, if this is close to Suna then why isn't Gaara handling this?"

"He is, however, he would like to use our alliance to try to ferret out more information. Your faces will not be as well known to others. Well except maybe you Naruto. However, if there are ever any questions from the locals just tell them you are protecting Hinata who is a civilian. "

"Then we are going undercover?" Hinata piped up.

"In a way yes. The Kazekage is hoping that between your Byakugan, and your natural ability to get people to talk to you Naruto, that the two of you will find more information about these so called rouge Ninja. "Tsunade paused to look at the two shinobi before her. Hinata had her eyes directed away from Naruto looking at a spot on the wall. There was a blush that was forming across her cheeks at the thought of a mission alone with Naruto. Naruto was nearly bouncing out of his seat. She sighed. Perhaps she did not think this through. "I need you to go to Suna and blend in with the crowd, which means no orange!" She said pointing to Naruto.

"What? But that's my color! "

"No buts Naruto, for this mission you have to look like ordinary civilians. It's the only way you will get people to tell you information. "

Naruto pouted but reluctantly agreed to wear a civilian outfit that did not have any orange. Tsunade nodded. "Good I am glad we have an understanding. Now for the duration of this Mission you will be staying at a small town right outside of Suna. The boarding arrangements have already been made. Hinata you are going to be a woman merchant who is selling wares. You will find these wares in the hotel room once you get to the town. You will leave tomorrow morning before the sun rises. Be careful you two and let me know if you need any help. You are dismissed. "

With that said Tsunade ushered them out of her office closing the door. Hinata and Naruto both stood in the corridor with their back against the door. Hinata was painfully aware of how close to Naruto she was. All it would take would be one simple movement and she could be holding his hand. The girls blush grew darker at this thought. She started when she heard the boy in question speak.

"Well that was strange."

Hinata desperately looked for words in her head to say however all she managed was a soft yes.

"So I guess it's just you and me Hinata!" Naruto replied. He saw Hinata simply nod her head. Inwardly he sighed, of all the people to be given a mission with it had to be the girl who never seemed to be able to speak to him. "Well I guess that we should go home and pack. Then we will meet in front of the gate?"

"That sounds good, Naruto-kun."

Naruto smiled at her and then waving said "See you tomorrow morning Hinata."

Hinata watched his form disappear down the corridor before sliding down the door and mentally chiding herself. She would never get anywhere with the boy if she could not manage to put simple words together. 'An entire mission, alone with Naruto' she thought. This could be her one chance to get his attention with no Sakura to distract him. However, she was not sure what to do, she needed some training but of a different kind. Then a thought entered her head, it was crazy and it made no sense but it just might work. Hinata glanced quickly at the time she still had a few hours to pack and train. Smiling she took off toward her destination. She was determined not to let this chance slip by.

AN: This fan fic is my first ever Naruto fan-fic. It is based off a song by McFly. As I get further into the fic I will write the lyrics in. I hope that I captured the characters correctly. Hinata is my favorite character in this series. I hope you enjoyed this chapter there are more to come! Please read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome.