Hello, Hello, this is my cliché story with the added punch of witty humour (or so i try).

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The story and plot belong to me, me, me the characters are unfortunately not mine (or perhaps that's a good thing...).

Welcome to the Freak Parade

By: Zombie Daydream

In which the freaks

come together,

to become one big happy

(and scary) family

"NARUTO!!!" Naruto shuddered, Sakura sure could scream loud. Tentatively he answered back.

"Yes?"

"The Hokage wants to see you."

"What does the old hag want now?"

"SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR HER NARUTO!!!"

"Ok! Ok! Geez Sakura you don't have to yell!"

"WHAT WAS THAT?!" Naruto was smart enough to take a hint. He sped off as fast as he could, straight to the Hokage's office.

When he arrived he made sure to fasten his mask on properly. He knocked then came in.

"You stupid! You're supposed to knock and then wait for a reply, then you come in!"

"Well sucks to be you cause I'm already in here!" sticking out his tongue all the while, well until he realised no one could see it.

"Anyways your early… I made Sakura get everyone five minutes ago, she sure is taking her time…"

Eventually a small group was assembled around Tsunade's desk. All of them curious as to what the meeting would be about.

"So here's the scoop, an old friend of mine is willing to pay ginormous amounts of cash, if you protect his school."

"He wanted the best the village had to offer, and those that would make an impression." Naruto's face lit up, the old thought he was one of the best. How very honoured he felt!

"But they're all busy right now…" well Naruto had developed a new reason to dislike the Godaime Hokage.

"Soooooo, I'm suggesting you freaks!" The group felt very much assured that they held Tsunade's confidence.

Naruto glanced around the room, Sasuke and Neji were both standing solemnly but under their porcelain masks, he could tell they were scowling.

"You know if you keep your face in that position it'll freeze that way…" proclaimed the Hokage saying exactly what Naruto was thinking. Yes, the freak show was definitely all here except…

"Tsunade? Why is fuzzy brows not here?"

"Well I want them to remember you not be scarred for life!"

"Aaah" amazing, it was Sasuke's first word of the day (and most likely his last).

"Are we the only one that will go on this mission?" inquired Neji bringing the meeting back on track.

"Well I might ask two others to come…I'm also thinking of sending Hinata along, as a medic."

"So who are the other guys?" asked Naruto.

"Well there's Gaara an-"

"WHAT?!?!?!?!" came the unanimous cry.

"Doesn't he have Kazekage duties?"

"Won't he kill the students?"

"What if they drug him and he falls asleep?"

"Well that's you're problem isn't it?" She gave them the classic Cheshire Cat grin, while the guys began plotting her demise.

"Hey wait, who's the other person?" Naruto questioned, always the observant one (not)

"I'm glad you asked! She's a language and culture specialist, so she can answer all your questions about the school and stuff. She's a Jounin so she won't have to hide during battles, and she lives in or near Suna.

"Her name?" asked our raven-haired friend.

"Ummmmm…" they all stared in amazement at her stupidity.

"Sh…Sho...Shio…Siorri? Sierra? Shierra? Shioria? Meh whatever, I'm sure you'll be able to find her."

"How?"

"Her hair I guess, it's kind of weird."

"How so?" Sasuke was getting angry he did not like these hinting games.

"You'll find out!"

Really they we're all losing respect for their oh so powerful Hokage.

"Right so, off you go, hope to see you later, bye."

They we're immediately shooed out of her office.

"Well we need to head towards Sunagakure as soon as possible. That damn lady didn't even mention any important information! Anyways, meet at the gate in 30 min. Bring everything." As Neji immediately took the leadership role, he began pissing off the other two, very quickly.

"Who died and made you boss?" Naruto demanded (with Sasuke subtly nodding his approval of the remark).

"I did stupid, so go and pack!" well we all know Neji's boss now!

With many grumbles and mutters Naruto left the building, still sour abut the whole thing. Sasuke being slightly more polite, nodded to Neji and left.

Neji however, sighed and felt very much depressed. He did not like being known as a freak. It was bad enough when people saw veins popping out of his forehead and then started to run down the street screaming bloody mary. He always tried not to think to much of it, but when people ended up in the insane asylum he did feel guilty. Well kind of guilty, more like a tiny smidgen. He was also worried about Hinata, her fragile mind would most likely not be able to withstand such stress of being called a freak!

Author Person: And so it begins...