Someone like you
Chapter-1 Meeting
Author's note-Alright the first chapter. This is going to be action, romance with Naruto and Temari. I know Naruto and Temari will never be together in the manga, I just thought they are interesting paring. This story will take place after the three tails-arc but before the invasion of Pain arc. So here we go.
It was a regular day in Konoha, like any other. The sun was shining bright, clouds passed overhead and villagers were out shopping and eating at their favorite restaurants. Everyone was happy. Except for one yellow haired, Genin.
Currently, Naruto was walking through Konoha's streets. His hands were tucked inside his pockets, with an annoyed look, evident on his face. He was previously training with determination all day, at training ground three. He was training with several different Jutsus, until he was forced to abruptly stop. Why is it, every time I'm training, Tsunade always has to call me down to the Hokage tower? I thought I had the week off. Tsunade requested Naruto down to the Hokage tower for another, significant mission that he had to be on. She didn't tell him what it was about. She just said it was urgent and he had to meet her as soon as possible. It wasn't like her to keep information from him.
Walking through the streets, he was almost there. He could see the red, Hokage tower in his sights.
At the Hokage tower-
Naruto arrived at the large tower and entered the enormous building. It was always hectic inside the tower, men and women were running around with papers in hand. They shouted across rooms and ran every direction. Naruto stopped at the front door, to watch the madness. Wonder what's going on today? He walked past everyone and began walking up to Tsuande's office. Walking up the stone steps, he arrived at her office. He knocked on the door, waiting for a response.
"Come in." A light woman's voice said from inside the room. He opened the door and walked inside. When he entered, he observed the room.
Tsunade was sitting down at her desk and Shizune was standing right next to her, holding Ton-Ton in her arms. That only left one more person in the room.
A slender woman stood near the door, with her back facing Naruto. She was wearing a long, black kimono with a red sash wrapped around her waist. Naruto shifted his gaze up the woman's body. He noticed she had short blonde hair and her hair was in four separate ponytails. It was none other, Temari of Suna.
Naruto thought it was strange, Temari was in Kohana. Why would Temari be here? The Chunin exams can't be going on right now? He didn't think much more of it and walked past Temari, up to Tsunade's desk.
"Hello Naruto." Tsunade politely welcomed him. She was comfortably sitting back in her chair with a smile on her face.
"Hey granny. You wanted to see me about some mission? And what is Temari doing here?" Naruto lazily asked. He looked over his shoulder at the sand Kunoichi, standing near the door. Temari looked right back at him. He could see her teal eyes, staring right back into his. Her arms were crossed and she had an unusual looking scroll on her back.
"Naruto." Tsunade stated. He snapped out of it and turned his attention back to Tsunade.
"You are to accompany, Temari to Suna. She is carrying a legendary scroll and requires safe passage." Tsunade said in her professional voice. After hearing the news, Naruto's day went from bad, to worse.
"What? Why do I have to do it?" Naruto asked. Tsunade was taken back. Naruto was the last person in the world she would expect to turn down a mission. Temari stayed out of the conversation. She stood back and just watched the two of them, talk back and forth.
"What? When have you ever, declined a mission?" Tsunade asked.
"It's just." He muttered and shrugged. He looked up at the ceiling with a puzzled look apparent on his face.
"Yes?" Tsunade asked.
"It's just... At Ichiraku Ramen, they are serving free ramen all day tomorrow." Naruto replied. Tsunade slapped her forehead in frustration and Temari snickered.
"Look Naruto. Temari is on her own, and needs some back up." Tsunade explained. Temari sighed and walked up to Tsunade's desk. She knew when to stay out of it, but this was too much for her. She never asked for any help.
"Excuse me, but I can handle this on my own. I do not need someone slowing me down… And, nothing is going to happen, no one knows about this scroll." Temari explained. Tsunade was surprised Temari would decline any help.
"You see granny, she doesn't want my help." Naruto said. Both Naruto and Temari turned to the door and began walking out of the room. They were almost to the door, when Tsunade interjected.
"Hold it right there!" Tsunade yelled. They came to a halt, neither of them moved another muscle. They slowly turned back around, both of their faces were filled with fear. They could tell Tsunade has had enough. Tsunade stood up and slammed her hands down on her desk, causing the room to shake violently. Shizune slowly backed away from the now explosive Tsunade.
"Naruto! There is no one else in the village right now. All the shinobi are currently out on missions, and you know, your team is on a mission right now… I need you on this assignment." Tsunade turned her head over to Temari. "Temari. That is a legendary scroll you are carrying, who knows. There might be some assailants, who would kill to get their hands on it. You need someone to have your back. No ifs, ands, or buts." Tsunade declared. Naruto and Temari lowered their heads and sighed.
"Fine." Both of them simultaneously replied. Neither of them were happy with the situation. Tsunade looked satisfied and sat back down in her chair.
"Good. That's what I wanted to hear… Now, I know we usually have you in teams off four, but since there are only two of you, we will have to make an exception. Since this is a two man team, I will leave Temari in charge, since she is a Joinin." Tsunade stated. Temari looked pleased. Naruto on the other hand groaned. Ah, could this get any worse, first I am missing a day of free ramen now Temari will be telling me what to do.
"So Naruto, do anything Temari tells you. Ok?" Tsunade said.
"Fine." He replied.
"Now, the both of you will be leaving bright an earlier, tomorrow. So, get some rest and pack everything you need." Tsunade stated. Temari and Naruto nodded their heads in agreement.
"Ok Temari, that is all. And Naruto, I want to talk to you." Tsunade stated. Temari nodded her head and left the room, leaving Naruto alone.
"What is it Tsunade?" He asked.
"Naruto. The scroll Temari is carrying, is very powerful. If anything happens, do whatever you can to protect her. I trust you with this mission." Tsunade stated.
"Yea, don't worry I can handle it." Naruto replied with a smile. Tsunade felt better Naruto was on this mission.
"Ok, good luck." Tsunade stated.
"Naruto stay safe." Shizune said. Naruto smiled and nodded his head. With that, Naruto left the room and entered the long hallway outside. Great. He stood there for moment, thinking to himself about what just happened. He walked back down the stone steps and outside the Hokage tower.
It was mid-day and the sun was slowly setting. Naruto walked through the streets back to his apartment. The streets were always filled with so many people. Parents chased after their children and people were laughing and having a great time. Naruto would always simply walk past everyone unnoticed.
It wasn't a long walk from the Hokage tower, to his apartment. In no time he made it back to his building. Walking up the steps, he felt drained. He made it to his door and entered. He dropped his keys on a cabinet and walked further into the apartment. The apartment was an utter mess, old dirty clothes were scattered on the floor and ancient boxes of ramen were scattered on a table.
Naruto slowly took of his orange and black tracksuit and sluggishly laid down onto his bed. He untied his black headband and placed it on to a dresser, near his bed. He got comfortable, wrapped his hands behind his head and stared up at the ceiling.
As he laid there, he couldn't stop thinking about the mission. Why does Tsunade want me on this mission so much? I barely know Temari, and it will be just the two of us … At least I get to see Gaara again, it's been too long. I wonder how being a Kazekage has been? No matter how hard he tried, the sand Kunoichi could not leave his mind. He would try to think of something else, but somehow it would always end up being Temari. I barely know anything about her. We have barley talked to each other. He tried to fall asleep, but their was too much on his mind.
Meanwhile at a small hotel near the edge of the village-
Temari was staying at a nice, small hotel. The leaf village paid for it, since she was there on official business. She was currently in her hotel room, getting ready for her long journey with Naruto. The room was small, it only had one room with a queen size bed in the middle.
She gently laid the scroll next to a wall, near the front door. Well, I guess I will have some company, along the way to Suna. I don't know much about Naruto. She thought about Naruto more and more. He has grown up a lot in the past two years. I remember when he used to be a loud mouth brat all the time. Temari snickered, she reminisced how Naruto used to be. I kind of miss that. He is so grown up now.
She took of her black kimono and untied her four ponytails, causing her hair to gently flow down, over her shoulders. She beautifully got under her covers and got comfortable. Having somebody else to have my back couldn't hurt. Temari closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, with thoughts of Naruto floating around in her mind.
The moon shined bright and the stars illuminated the dark sky. Both Temari and Naruto slept in their beds, ready for the long journey ahead.
Alright there is the first chapter. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed it.