Well, after finally finishing 'Getting Revenge' I decided to take the pairings I set up and use them for a third and final part of my storyline. Here's the first chapter, let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto in any way. I only own Twisted, and that isn't much to be proud of. I make no money from writing this story.
Break Down
The sun climbed higher into the clear morning sky. It was a little after ten in the morning and people were going about their business in the Village hidden in the leaves. Kakashi Hatake was calmly walking down one of the streets, buried in his favorite book. With him was a man not much younger, dressed in typical Leaf ninja attire including a chunin's vest. He had pale blue eyes, and short, unruly hair that was a silverish-white like Kakashi's. His right arm was completely bandaged, with kanji written all over it, surrounding a paper seal on the forearm. He wore his head band turned slightly to the right side, showing the leaf symbol of the village. Like Kakashi he was reading a certain orange book, although he wasn't as far in the story as Kakashi was.
The two continued along their way, heading nowhere in particular. At some point they bumped into Asuma and Kurenai, both greeting Kakashi but only offering the other man a cold stare. Asuma took note of what the two were reading and shook his head.
"Someone could mistake the two of you for friends with the way you're both immersed in those books."
Kakashi looked up from his reading. "There's no need to insult me like that. Just because we have the same taste in books doesn't make us friends. Right Twisted?"
Twisted saved his place and shut the book, "Right, and if it wasn't for the fact I wasn't allowed anywhere without a jonin escort then he wouldn't have to be following me."
"It's your own fault for that!" Kurenai spat, "And for the record we don't like the idea of having to babysit you anymore than you do!"
Twisted smirked, "Oh really? That's funny Kurenai because I don't recall you having to ever once be my escort. Are you not good enough for the job? Or maybe little Kurenai-chan is afraid of being alone with me?"
Asuma glared daggers at the man, making it clear he wouldn't hesitate to hurt him if need be. Kurenai however beat him to it and slapped Twisted across the face. He brought his hand up to the red mark on his cheek and watched as Asuma and Kurenai left. Once they were a safe distance away Twisted turned to face Kakashi, grinning.
"I think she's warming up to me, she didn't hit me as hard today."
"Either that or she's just tired of hitting you every time she sees you."
Twisted shrugged as the two resumed walking. "Either way she sure knows how to hold a grudge. It's been nearly two weeks now; you think she'd get over it."
Kakashi turned a page in his book, "Normally people wouldn't be able to just 'get over' all the things you did. I can understand why she dislikes you so much. After all it was my student you used to harass Hinata."
"Yeah that was almost too easy." Twisted smirked, "Like the time I left Hinata unconscious in Naruto's arms with her pants down, just as Kurenai walked in on him. That was priceless!"
Twisted started to laugh, Kakashi glaring at him out of the corner of his eye. "It isn't funny."
"You're right, it was hilarious!"
Kakashi snapped his book shut, the simple action getting his point across. Twisted stopped laughing.
"Shutting up now."
"Wise decision. Now I think it's time we reported to Lady Tsunade."
Twisted sighed, "Great, I wonder how many D-rank missions she has for me today. I still can't believe she demoted me from jonin to a chunin. I didn't think she could do that."
"She was actually going to make you a genin, but didn't want to restrict you from more important missions. As much as she hates to admit it, you actually do have some useful skills. Like that odd jutsu of yours."
"You mean the shadow-stalker jutsu? Yeah, it comes in handy in tight situations as well as gathering information. It sucks that she had the interrogation units figure out how it works so she could put that seal on it. Now she can tell if I'm using it, as well as where I'm going."
"What I found interesting is that even though they had Inoichi Yamanaka probe your mind, and he couldn't find a trace of information about you aside of you're being a rogue ninja from the village hidden in the mist, that you prefer water and ice style jutsu and that you possess a kekkei genkai."
"Which is exactly what my shadow-stalker jutsu is. And as far as I'm concerned, I'm the only one left who has it."
Kakashi nodded, "It would seem so; there aren't even any records about such a kekkei genkai. It's a shame you can't be trusted, otherwise you could be a valuable ally to the village."
Twisted rolled his eyes, pretty much ignoring that last statement. He followed Kakashi to the Hokage's office, not looking forward to the visit.
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Meanwhile, at the Ichiraku ramen stand a rather odd couple was enjoying some time together. Naruto Uzumaki was downing his eleventh bowl of ramen while his date, Hinata Hyuga, was still only eating her first. The two had grown much closer since Twisted had been apprehended and forced to work for the village. They weren't exactly boyfriend and girlfriend yet, but they may as well have been. Hinata had gained confidence around the blonde boy and no longer stuttered around him, but she still blushed and even fainted on occasion. Naruto on the other hand had finally caught on to Hinata's feelings for him and, while he was still unsure of just how he felt for her, was becoming fond of just spending time with her.
Finishing his bowl, Naruto was about to ask for a twelfth helping. However, Hinata anticipated this and politely pushed her bowl over, offering it to him. Making sure it was really okay with her first, Naruto gladly accepted and reached to take the bowl. Their hands gently brushed against each other as Naruto grabbed it, the two of them blushing lightly. Naruto quickly ate Hinata's leftovers and finally full, he let out a sigh of satisfaction.
Their meal now done, Naruto paid the bill and they left the stand. Hinata had to head back home to do some training with Neji, but Naruto didn't want her to go just yet.
"Come on Hinata-chan, don't you at least want to go get some ice cream or something?"
She shook her head, "No thank you. I really need to be going; Neji-nii-san is waiting for me."
"Okay, I guess I'll see you later then."
Hinata stepped forward and hugged him, blushing a little. She wanted to kiss him too, to feel his lips against hers but she was too shy to do it or even ask for it. Naruto returned the hug, savoring the contact with Hinata before they separated. Hinata went home, leaving Naruto by himself. The boy sighed, now feeling bored without Hinata's company and walked aimlessly around for a while. Eventually he found himself on top of the Hokage monument. Taking a seat on the fourth's head, Naruto looked out at the village.
For a short while, Naruto enjoyed the peaceful view before him. He could see the whole village up here and no matter how down he was, he always felt better coming up here to just sit and look at the village. Sadly the peace was shattered not long after he got there.
The solitude Naruto was enjoying ended when Ino Yamanaka ran into the area. The blonde girl looked a bit distressed. She also looked like she had been running for a bit. Spotting Naruto she rushed over to him.
"Naruto! Quick, help me! I'm being chased!"
He got to his feet, ready for anything. "What? Who's after you?"
"It's that lesbo Tenten! She's been chasing me all over the place! I think she's getting some kind of sick enjoyment out of it!"
Naruto's shoulder slumped; he looked at her a bit disheartened. "That's all? I thought you were in trouble Ino."
She stomped her foot on the ground. "I am you idiot! She's getting more forward with me every damn time I see her! I keep telling her that I don't like girls but she's been giving me this crap about 'giving it a try'! Can you believe her!?"
Naruto stood straight, crossing his arms behind his head, "Well maybe if you did give her a chance she'd stop bugging you so much."
Ino's eye twitched, "You can't be serious! What are you brain dead!?"
"Hey it was just a suggestion. If you're gonna be like that then I guess I won't help you…"
Naruto turned to leave. Ino panicked and ran in front of him.
"Wait! I'm sorry, I didn't mean it! Please don't leave me alone, she's going to be here any second!"
"Well, okay. What do you need me to do?"
"I want you to act as a decoy and keep her occupied until I can get away."
Naruto smirked, "That's all? Piece of cake."
He formed a hand sign, transforming into Ino. The real Ino quickly guessed what he had planned. She was so happy she could have kissed him, but refrained from doing it. After all if Tenten were to see it, that would lead to some problems. Naruto told her to hide and he'd take care of Tenten when she arrived. Ino thanked him and hid in some nearby bushes, peeking out to watch what happened.
Naruto took a few steps back, not wanting to be too close to the real Ino just in case Tenten caught on to their little charade. A minute later the other kunoichi arrived, spotting Naruto and heading over to him thinking he was Ino.
"There you are Ino-chan! Finally tired of running?"
Ino pouted, looking upset and trying to appeal to Tenten's attraction to the real Ino. "Why are you picking on me Tenten? Why did you chase me all over the village?"
Tenten crossed her arms, "It's your own fault; you're the one who ran off the second you saw me. I was only trying to tell you that Tsunade-sama wants to see you. She needs you for a mission."
Over in the bushes a bead of sweat ran down Ino's face. She hadn't thought that the other girl might actually have a reason to look for her other than the fact she liked her. Part of her felt a little foolish but she stood by her decision to have run from Tenten when she had gotten the chance. Truth was that she was starting to become a little afraid of the weapons mistress.
Naruto on the other hand was mildly irritated. He knew that Ino was overreacting when she had asked him to do this. Sure he didn't exactly know what was going on between the two girls, but he knew it couldn't be as bad as Ino made it sound. His mind quickly came up with a way to get on Ino's nerves, a little payback for exaggerating so much.
"I'm sorry Tenten-chan; I shouldn't have thought that way about you, forgive me?"
Tenten blushed, "Of course I will, now come on. You should have already received your mission from Tsunade-sama by now."
"Alright but before we go, could I show you something?"
"Okay, but make it quick. We really shouldn't keep her waiting any longer."
Ino smirked and quickly formed a hand sign. In the bushes, the real Ino saw it and panicked.
"That idiot, he wouldn't!"
"Sexy Jutsu: Ino style!"
Naruto altered the transformation to make him look like an older version of Ino, only naked with smoke clouds covering certain parts of her body. The older Ino winked at Tenten and blew her a kiss, smiling seductively.
"Come and get me. Ten…ten…chan."
The brunette was frozen to the spot, gawking at the sight before her with a heavy blush and a mild nosebleed. The real Ino forgot all about trying to hide from the other girl and ran out into the open, punching Naruto in the head and dispelling the transformation.
"That isn't what I meant you idiot! I have half a mind to tell Hinata that you were just flirting with another girl while impersonating me!"
Naruto got up, rubbing the sore spot on his head. He was about to tell Ino off, pointing out that it was her idea to have him impersonate her in the first place but didn't get the chance because of Tenten also punching him in the head.
"Naruto! What the hell were you doing disguised as Ino-chan!?"
The boy pointed to the other blonde, now rubbing the new sore spot on his head. "It was her idea! She came up to me asking for help and said you were chasing her. She made it sound like you were harassing her or something so I helped her."
Ino glared at him "You call what you just did 'helping me'!? If anything you were helping her! I can't believe you did that!"
"Hey, maybe if you hadn't run from Tenten in the first place you wouldn't have had to asked me for help! She was only going to tell you that you had a mission but you ditched her the second you saw her!"
Ino didn't respond and went to leave. She figured she might as well see what her mission was. It would be a good excuse to stay away from Tenten for a while. She didn't get far before Tenten caught up to her and grabbed her shoulder.
"Wait up a sec, Ino-chan."
Ino pulled away from her, "Back off you freak!"
Tenten grabbed the girl's shoulder again and pinned her to a tree. "Hold still!"
Tenten leaned closer to Ino, the distance between their faces becoming shorter. Ino's eyes widened, thinking that the other girl was going to kiss her. When Tenten's face got close enough that Ino could feel her breath she closed her eyes, knowing any second the girl would kiss her. But the feel of Tenten's lips never came; Ino opened her eyes again and saw the older girl smiling at her.
"Sorry about that, you had some leaves in your hair and I wanted to get them out for you."
Tenten held up a few leaves in her free hand, showing she was telling the truth. She let them drop to the ground and placed her hand on Ino's cheek, caressing it with a mischievous look in her eyes.
"Ino-chan, shouldn't you be going to see Tsunade-sama? You can't expect her to wait forever; she's probably already assigned your mission to someone else by now. I hope so because then maybe we can spend a little time getting to know each other better."
Tenten leaned in again, this time definitely closing in for a kiss. Unlike last time though, Ino broke free of the girl's grip and bolted to see the Hokage. Tenten watched her run off and then burst into a fit of giggles. Naruto, who had watched the whole thing happen, looked at the brunette like she was crazy.
"What's so funny?"
"Did you see the look on her face!? She almost looked disappointed when I took the leaves out of her hair. Like she was expecting me to do something else. So I went to kiss her and she got so embarrassed she ran off! She's so cute and fun to tease."
Naruto shook his head, now having a better understanding of why Ino was so edgy around Tenten. "She was right; you do get off by chasing her around."
"Oh, shut up. What do you know?"
Naruto ignored her and went back to looking out at the village. Tenten had nothing better to do so she joined him. For a short while the two sat there in peace and said nothing. But at some point Tenten's mind began to wander, about Ino mostly. There was one thing about the blonde that she couldn't seem to get out of her mind. Turning to Naruto, she voiced her thoughts.
"Hey Naruto? Do you really think that Ino-chan will look like that when she grows up?"
TBC.
Well it's finally finished. Sorry it took so long to get the first chapter up, but I have been having a lot of things to do lately and it's been a real pain. Hopefully now that I have this started it'll be easier to work on it.
