Ai-chan: Yo-ho-ho! Santa Claus is here! …Just kidding…

Gene: It's not even Christmas, love.

Ai-chan: … Shut up Gene.

Gene: *anime tears starts falling from his eyes* my lovely Ai… how could you wound my heart!

Ai-chan: *ignores Gene* well anyway people, enjoy the one-shot which came to me when I was reading Naruto fics.

Italic – Thoughts

Underline – Gene talking to Naru through telepathy

Mai's POV

Oh Jashin damn it!

The brunette shook her head and corrected her thoughts.

I mean God damn it! Let's see… what should I say to Naru?

Excuse #1

Mai burst into the SPR room and shouted, "I'm sorry I'm late! I stayed up too late reading Naruto comics and ended up waking up late!"

"Mai, I'm cutting your paycheck! Now bring me my tea!" And there came the irritated response from the English researcher.

She shook her head to rid herself of the scenario.

No way… The truth is definitely a no-no.

Forcing her legs to speed up, another excuse popped up in her mind.

Excuse #2

Mai ran into SPR headquarter and tripped before hitting the ground face first.

"Mai, you're late."

"Gomen ne, Naru! My alarm was broken and I didn't know about that until this morning," Mai apologized with a sheepish smile.

"Idiot… Mai, tea!"

Nu- uh-uh…

Mai sighed resignedly as the SPR building appeared into her view.

Oh shit… come on… think brain! Think!

All of a sudden, a comical light bulb could b seen lighting up on top of her head.

Why… I think I should try THAT excuse.

Naru's POV

I was enjoying my day peacefully reading a case file when the door slammed open and Mai rushed into the room and halted in front of me.

Raising an eyebrow, I was about to comment when she unexpectedly shouted,

"I'm sorry I'm late. Well you see, I accidentally killed my alarm clock this morning and didn't have any spares so I decided to buy one immediately in case I forgot. But then, I met a black cat on my way to the store and ended up taking a longer route. However, I then got lost in the road of life. After finding my way, I met an old lady who needed my help and I decided to help her and finally her I am!"

"Mai…" I began with barely concealed amusement in my voice.

"Uh… yes?"

"For once, look at the clock and tell me what time it is," I instructed as I chuckled silently.

The assistant tilted her head and glanced at the clock. "It's seven past… nine…"

3…

2…

1…

"WHAT?! SO I'M NOT LATE?!"

Well ain't that amusing…Gene said through our link.

Indeed it is…

Ai-chan: So is it good? Well anyway, here's a notice for the crossover. I'm planning to write a new one instead of deleting the current chapters and reposting the new ones. Though I need help with the title… suggestions anyone? I'm going to update before this month ends. This I assure you. Anyway, you know the drill. Please R&R!

Gene: By the way, Jashin is the God of Slaughter which one of the Akatsuki's member, Hidan, worshipped. This is from Naruto.