Hey, me again! Well, this is my new story, i hope you like it. I don't know how long this story is gonna be, but who cares. I'm just gonna go with the flow~

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: i dont own naruto

The Crystal Country, a small country in between the Snow Country and Lightning Country. Ruled by King Inoichi Yamanaka and his family; the Yamanaka clan had been ruling this land for over fifteen year; living in a castle surrounded by a high wall and guards. Inoichi and his wife, Miyuki, first had a son named Deidara. Three years later, they had a beautiful daughter named Ino. The royal family has a strong bond with the kingdom of Konoha and the royal family there. Currently, the Nara clan has leadership over the Fire country. Sometime Queen Yoshino and Miyuki would set-up a play date for their children when they were young. Little Shikamaru and Ino would go and explore the castle. Well, Ino would; she would have to convince Shikamaru to play with her. When Deidara was six, and Ino three, a war broke out between them and the Hot Springs country. If it wasn't the help from the kingdom of Konoha, their land would have been destroyed.

War between the Crystal and Hot spring Country

It was dark outside and everyone was asleep, but quickly woke up when they heard the sirens go off. A woman with long blonde hair ran down the hallways with her son beside her. She opened her daughter's door to wake her up, "Ino! Wake up! We have to go!"

Ino sat up and rubbed her eyes, "What's happening?" she asked confused. Little did she know that enemies were invading their village.

"Come on Ino, there's no time to asking questions." Miyuki picked up her daughter and ran the front doors. Outside was a carriage waiting outside. The carriage took Miyuki and her children to a secret place, away from danger. Eventually, after waiting for months, they could come back. When they got to the village, buildings and houses were destroyed. It took months to get the village back to its normal state.

But nine years later, the two countries were back to fighting but this time, its worse. The hot springs ninja surprise attacked the castle and kidnapped the princess. Her parents tried all they could to get their only daughter back, but all failed. They never gave up and still keep on trying to get their daughter back.

Flashback

Fire, blood, and screams filled the castle. Some parts of the castle were on fire. Ice and Hot spring ninja were getting killed. The guards were doing their best to fend of the enemies. Some enemies slipped by the guards and went deep inside the castle. The Hot Springs ninja busted every door down, killing whoever was in that room. But, when they knocked down the door and looked at whoever was in it, they found the young princess; in a corner quivering from the entire event that has taken place. Her father was with the general, trying to get enemies out their castle and village and her mother tried to get Ino, but she was told that the guards would get her.

"W-who are you?" she demanded with a knife in her hands.

The four ninjas surrounded the twelve year old princess, "Oh, we're here to take you to a better place." One of the ninjas tried to grab her, but she quickly ran the knife over his cheek.

"Ha, you're gonna need to do more than that to stop us." He wiped the blood off his cheek and swiftly grabbed the wrist with the knife and twisted it. She immediately dropped the weapon. He then tied her up, lifted her, and tossed her in a bag. She kicked, punched, tossed and turned but nothing seemed to work.

"Get him! He has Princess Ino!" a guard shouted from down the hallway as he and other ran towards them. Two hot spring ninja escaped and the other two stayed and fought with the guards and ice ninja.

Five years later, present day

Its been five years since Inoichi and Miyuki had their daughter stolen from them. Seeing that every plan they thought of failed, they asked for help from the Fire country. Agreeing to help, they sent over their son and highly skilled ninja.

"So tonight, you all will go to the Hot Springs country. Your mission is to bring her home. Kill any ninja if you have to. Shikamaru, you're the leader. You're all dismissed." Inoichi left the meeting room.

"How troublesome." The seventeen year old muttered under his breath. "Okay guys, get ready for tonight. We'll meet at the main village gates at eight." He also left the room. With his hand in his pockets, he went to the room he was temporarily staying in. He checked his bag to make sure he had everything he needed. Suddenly, he started thinking about his friend he hasn't seen in a while. Memories flooded his head, memories from when they were younger to the day he found out she was abducted.

Flashback: Ten years ago

"Come on Shikamaru! Hurray up!" she shouted ahead of him as they climbed up the treacherous staircase. There were so many in the huge castle.

"Why do I have to come with you?" he protested. He much rather spend his days taking naps than go out on adventures with a girl he thought was obnoxious.

"You are so lazy. Do you do anything else than take naps?" she was tired of his attitude. "Play shougi." He answered with ease. Ino simply sweat dropped, "You're such a pain in the butt, just stop complaining and hurry up!" and they continued to ascend up the stairs.

"She was always loud…" he thought to himself as he laid on the bed he was given.

Five years ago

Ino and Shikamaru were in a field behind the castle. Shikamaru was lying down as Ino just sat and picked flowers. Neither one of them said a word.

"Shikamaru…" She examined a small yellow flower.

"Yeah?" He didn't bother to open his eyes.

"I'm bored." She stated bluntly. All they were doing was sitting in a field, doing nothing. Shikamaru may have found it relaxing, but Ino couldn't take it any longer.

"Well, what do you want to do?" He didn't what to do anything other than watching clouds drift by.

Ino sighed, "Something fun." She picked off the last petal of a flower and tossed the stem.

"Well go do something fun."

"You're no fun." She just sat there, looking at the vast field until she came up with an idea. She decided to do it when he fell asleep because knowing him, he would eventually. After a while off just sitting there, he was asleep. Ino waved her hands in front of his face to make sure.

"Good," She said in a quiet tone. She got up and picked up as many flowers as she could. She sat back down and stuck the flowers in his hair. "Well it looks like your laziness is good for something." She said quietly and giggled. Then she heard his mother telling them to come in. She threw the remaining flowers away and shook her friend to wake him up.

"What do you want?" He turned on his side with his back facing her, wanting to sleep more.

"Your mom said we have to go inside." The sun was setting and turned the sky shades of orange and red.

He groaned, "Fine, troublesome woman." He said as he rubbed his eye. Ino giggled as they started walking.

"What are you laughing at?" he asked confused to why she was.

"Oh, nothing." She smiled at him innocently. It wasn't till his mother said something that he noticed the flowers in his hair.

"And troublesome…" he sighed and got some rest before had to go.

I know...a lot of flashbacks! I'm sorry. i just wanted to get all the background information out now. The other chapters will me more interesting.

Please review! i need to know whatcha guys think & if I should continue so please do! Thanks! ^_^