IMPORTANT note: The next chapter you read, "Just the Details", was originally the first "intro chapter". But since this chapter is way better than the original, "Just the Details" is moved into another chapter as a part of the NEW intro chapter and just to review you guys of the details of this fic, just in case you didn't get them right on this chapter. Plus, I really don't want to delete it beacuse I'm scared of losing the reviews I got earlier. For a more brief info on how this fic works, use this intro chapter as your reference since it's more updated.
This NEW intro chapter was created Aug. 7... For more details, check my profile!!
Disclaimer: I own neither Naruto nor Blue's Clues…or anything prominent that I add to the story. In short, I own NOTHING!
A/N: I wrote the original a year ago. Unfortunately though, it was deleted. But, here is somewhat a better version of it. Hope it won't be deleted this time. Anyways, hope you guys have fun reading the next chapters. Don't forget to leave your wonderful reviews. Take sweet care everyone…
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Mail Time with Itachi and Temari!
Intro Chapter: The 411…
Temari looked hard at herself in the mirror.
"A little more on the left" she said.
"Hai" said an older woman. And with that, she brushed Temari's cheek with some more blush on. "Is that better Lady Uchiha?"
"Perfect. But next time, just call me Temari"
"My apologies Lady Uchi-…I mean Temari-san"
"You can leave now…"
The blonde stared at herself once more. Her make up looked good, her hair was great (as usual), now all she needed to do was practice her lines one last time. Paper clutched in one hand, she mumbled incoherent words to herself, still focused on the mirror.
knock, knock, knock…
"Temi-chan, time for the shoot!"
"I'll be right out Kisame!"
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Meanwhile, in his office, Itachi was oblivious to everything around him. Well, either that or he just didn't care. He sat comfortably in his mighty grand black leather chair, reading the morning paper, sipping coffee. So did Gaara who was sitting across him. They kept each other company the whole morning in deafening silence they referred to as peace.
"How is Sunagakure?" Itachi asked, starting a conversation.
"It's fine" replied Gaara, eyes still glued to a certain article in the paper. "How's Akatsuki?"
"It's fine"
And that ends their conversation…back to "peace".
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"Why do I have to be the camera man?" whined Kankuro.
"Because I said so. Now hold that thing right!" ordered Temari.
"Can't I just be in the show?"
"No"
Kisame sneaked up on Kankuro from behind and whispered, "Hey Kankuro, I'll give you a hundred bucks if we get this show done…"
"Let's get this show on the road!", yelled the now enthusiastic Kankuro.
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Outside the Uchiha Mansion…
The film started to roll as Kisame positioned himself beside a…mailbox?
"Make sure to get my good side" said the shark man.
Kankuro did as he was told, Kisame's money in his thoughts, "Gotcha"
"Alright. I'm ready!"
"And…action!"
"A pleasant day/night to all! This is Hoshikage Kisame, reporting live at the Uchiha Mansion. I, with great joy, bring you excellent news! From this day forward, ninjas…yes, that's YOU…from all over the world, will be able to make contact with the infamous Uchiha Itachi and his beloved Temari. How, you might ask? Here's our favourite sand kunoichi to give you the details… Mari-chan?"
"Cut! Great take Kisame"
"Really? Gee, thanks!" Kisame said, striking a pose. He still couldn't believe that he's now a big star. Soon, his name will be in lights. Every person will know him. He'll have his autograph taken, have photo ops and… "Holy fish sticks!" he yelled, snapping back to reality. "Hurry to the living room, man. It's time for Temi-chan's take!"
"You're paying me another hundred bucks, dude!", he yelled back, running as fast as he could.
"Yeah, yeah whatever! Just go before Temari kills both of us!"
In the Uchiha Living Room…
Kankuro ran to the living room, with the big camera in hand…eer, on shoulder. Temari impatiently waited for him. "What took you so damn long?!"
"Cut me some slack Mari. It's hard to run with this thing…"
"Just hurry up and film me!"
"Action!"
"Arigatou Kisame-kun. And hello fellow ninjas! Got questions? Comments? Needing advice on your love life, school, and other stuff? Well, you've come to the right place so look no further. Itachi and I are here to help. Also, if you would like to have a special guest (from Naruto) to come over and ask them a question or want to tell them something, feel free to do so. We love having visitors around…or at least I do. For info on how to contact us, I give you Mailbox, from Blue's Clues…Mailbox?"
"Cut!"
"Hurry back outside!"
Poor Kankuro sighed aloud and ran all the way back outside.Kisame's money will definitely be worth his hard work.
Back Outside…
"Kisame?"
"It's Mailbox' turn now"
"I will film an inanimate object?" asked Kankuro with an eyebrow raised. "Stop fooling around…"
"I'm not kidding Kankuro"
"Yeah right. As if I'm really gonna shoot a…" The puppet master could not believe his eyes. He was looking at a real, live mailbox.
"I'm ready for my close up!" it said cheerfully.
Kankuro looked at Kisame. The shock still etched on his face. That thing was not only alive, it can talk too? If it weren't for the very expensive camera he held, he would've fainted by now.
"You obviously don't watch Blue's Clues, don't ya?" remarked the shark.
From inside the mansion, Temari yelled, "Hurry up, will ya?!"
Slowly, Kankuro lifted the camera and zoomed in the mailbox. "Action…" he squeaked.
"Mail's here! Mail's here! To contact us, just send in your letters, emails, and such through your reviews. We just love getting fan mail! Easy, huh? Well, that's about it. Oh, and don't forget to watch Blue's Clues on Nick Jr. That's all for now!"
"Cut…" Kankuro whispered. But with his whole body seemingly frozen, Kisame sighed, picked up Temari's brother by his side with one arm, the camera on the other, and trotted back inside the house. He didn't want to keep the blonde waiting.
Uchiha Living Room…
"Woah, what happened to him?" Temari asked.
"Mailbox kinda freaked him out a bit" replied Kisame, positioning Kankuro for another shoot.
"Heh, figures… He loved Sesame's Street more than anything when we were little"
"Really? So, that explains his fascination of puppets." He laughed. "I loved Backyardigans…"
"Which explains your oh-so-cheerful personality, huh? I personally liked watching Dora and Diego…I didn't like that pathetic little monkey though."
"Who? Boots? Why not? He's a cute little critter."
"More like a big pain in a$$!"
"Dora the Explorer, huh? No wonder you like travelling…"
"Yeah, I guess so…"
"Hey, did Itachi have a favourite kiddy show?"
"No. When he was young, he never really watched TV…more like, his father didn't allow him to watch TV. He was always forced to train every single day. So much so that it eventually became a habit of his. Although I can't say he enjoys it. It's just that he's used to it, that's all…"
"Aww. Poor little guy. I guess that's why he's so anti-social and everything. I mean, nobody ever taught him to play, or share his candies, and stuff like that…"
"Yeah..."
The two took a minute and reflected on their little sharing, both feeling sorry for Itachi.
Kankuro, on the other hand, cracked from his trauma-like phase. "Uhm guys, don't we have a show to do?"
"Oh right" Temari and Kisame said in unison.
"Jinx! You owe me a soda!" quickly followed by Temari.
"Why me? Why always me?" Kisame mumbled to himself, walking away.
"Ready Mari?" asked Kankuro, who felt like a million yen, finally overcoming his "fear" of inanimate objects. That was fast, huh? He was already thinking of striking up a conversation with Mailbox after this "show" of theirs.
"Ready Kankuro..."
"Ok... Action!"
"Thanks Mailbox. So, what are you waiting for guys? Send in those reviews. Put smiles on our faces, and we'll put one on yours…I hope. For any suggestions and/or comments on this "show", you can put them in your reviews too. Your wonderful feedbacks are our inspiration to read your mail and answer you back faster. No flames though as we are only doing this to pass the time"
And suddenly, out of the blue, Itachi steps out from somewhere…who unknowingly was in the camera's view.
To cover for this, "Itachi, got something to say?" Temari asked him.
Kankuro focused the camera on the Uchiha. Itachi then stopped, turned around, and looked straight at the large thingy. He glared at it for a second or two (which made the fan girls watching the live show, all melt), turned to his wife giving his cold reply, "Hn", and continued to his destination… which the blonde presumed to be the kitchen, to get his all time favourite munchies…cookies!
"How enthusiastic of you…" she said under her breath.
Kankuro cleared his throat lightly. Temari heard this and continued, "Well, time to wrap things up! Back to you Kisame…"
"Cut! I'll be seeing you later Temi…" With that said, he ran outside.
Temari watched her brother leave and chuckled slightly, "Well, what do you know? The kid's got potential…"
Back Outside…
Kisame was sitting on the sidewalk, his thoughts keeping him busy. What those thoughts were, no one knew.
"Last take Kisame, you ready?"
"Ok…"
"And, action!"
"Thanks Temi. Ok ninjas, you've heard them. We'll be hearing from you guys soon. Remember to tune in to "Mail Time with Itachi and Temari" and send in those reviews. This is Hoshikage Kisame signing off."
"Cut. And that's a wrap!"
Temari, who was watching from a distance, called out to them "Hey boys, the afternoon snacks are ready!"
"Great! I'm starving…" said Kisame.
"Last one to the kitchen's a rotten egg!" yelled Kankuro, already running.
Kisame ran after him, "No fair, you got a head start!"
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After his snack, the now stuffed puppet master went outside. As expected, Mailbox was there, casually waiting for the mail (a.k.a. your reviews) to arrive. Kankuro approached it.
He cleared his throat, "So, uhm…what's up?"
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A/N: I had not intended to make it this long. It's just that so many ideas came into my mind and I just had to write them down and include them here. At least, you got a bonus treat of learning more about Itachi and the gang.
I hope you guys still understand the details of the "show" though…
With this "intro chapter" finally edited, I think some of the readers will now understand that this fic is more than answering "letters", there's a story in it too. Hope this little change made you more into the story.
Now, enough of my ramblings…review, review! Please and thank you…
