Disclaimer: That's Sasuke, that's Naruto. Do you see them all over each other? Then no, not mine.


The Underground Naruto Fanclub

by Apple Addiction


Neji felt a headache descend with vehemence as the noise level in the room increased exponentially. He looked over at one corner, where Itachi was chatting enthusiastically with a red-faced Iruka.

"Of course, Iruka-sensei, this brand of nail polish is simply the very best. It hides any chipped nails, bite marks and most importantly, the dried blood that always looks so unsightly, don't you think?" here he sighed dramatically, "The occupational hazards of a shinobi! Look at this colour, this shine. Surely you don't find this in any other brands!" Itachi cooed his painted digitals lovingly.

Iruka blushed. Unbeknownst to many, he had actually a fetish for nail polishes. He has an entire collection. His favourite is a special type of silvery orange but of course he doesn't wear that in public because he has such an image to maintain. But now, he has finally found a soul mate to share the joys of the nail polish world!

"Yes, you are quite right, Uchiha-san. This shine is lovely. It adds a natural sheen to the nails. But personally I find this colour a shade too dark, which makes it look a little too common. Actually I have one bottle at home that…'

Neji wondered for the millionth time why he was wasting his precious time here. His eyes roamed across the room and locked with another sea green pair. They exchanged a brief moment of sympathy. Then he decided that he had had enough. Quietly, he murmured to the man beside him.

"When will this start?"

Kakashi looked up from his Icha Icha Paradise, a little irritated at being interrupted. "What?" he asked gruffly.

For a short while, Neji wrestled with the urge to throttle the man. "This… meeting," he said through gritted teeth. Kakashi's eyes brightened slightly, only slightly, as understanding dawned on him.

"Oh. This." He looked to the heavens (ceiling) for inspiration. Then he shrugged, "probably when they finish whatever they're doing." He gestured vaguely in the direction of Itachi and Iruka.

Neji gave him a look. "You are the one who initiated this." He said evenly.

Kakashi put down his book for the second time, visibly unaffected by the Hyuuga look. "Maa… So I am." He gave the irritated Hyuuga a happy wink before returning to his paradise.

Suddenly, the overwhelming lure of bloodlust hit Neji hard and fast. Then the moment was gone. He was a Hyuuga, he can do it. No amount of annoyance was going to win over his stoniness. He gave a snort. "Forget it. This is pointless. I'm leaving." He turned to walk out of the room.

Then, without any warning, a wall of sand shot up to stop him, at the same time, a hand made of sand reached out and plucked the book from Kakashi's hand, too fast for even him to respond. Two kunais were sent in the direction of Itachi and Iruka, successfully terminating their conversation and all heads whipped towards the guilty sand nin.

Gaara was extremely calm in the face of the numerous death glares. "We're starting." He stated simply. "Besides, Shukaku is getting impatient." That sobered everyone up.

Kakashi sighed and cleared his throat. "So how shall we start?"

Itachi took this as a personal invitation. Stepping, to the centre of the room, he threw open his arms dramatically.

"Brothers of leaf, sand and um... ex-leaf, today we gather for a dream. For this dream, many of us have travelled long and far and now, our journey ends. For a purpose, we gather. For that purpose we shall strive. The elusive sunshine we so sought will elude us no longer. We will rescue him from the throes of darkness and return him to our embraces. Now, in the name of our beloved kitsune, I call the Underground Naruto Fanclub to order!"

Itachi smirked at the four speechless nins in the room. "How's that for an intro?"

Gaara and Neji rolled their eyes at the melodrama. Kakashi sniggered, the more hysterical snorts of laughter were muffled by his mask. Iruka sniffed and wiped away a single tear.


Author's Notes: This is my first attempt at a Naruto multi-chapter! It's like super short and it probably sucks. Anyway, please review and make my day!