I am going to do my best to update this on Saturdays. Halfway through preparing this for publishing, I realized that in my timezone, Saturday ended about and hour and a half ago, but I got distracted by this awesome new website, and I haven't gone to sleep yet, so it's still Saturday night to me.

Enough, Enjoy the one-shot! :D

A note: Different types of lettering will be used to signify different handwriting. Italics will always be used on the ending to show a signature.

A note II: this was hard to get the latter layout and the different handwritings with the lack of extras that allows, so I did my best, I hope you don't mind too much.

Correspondence

March 13

Temari-san,

Tsunade-sama told me to write you. I suppose she wanted us to keep in touch so we had an idea as to what was going on with our allies. On that note; how are things in Sunagakure? Here, everything is mostly the same, and the academy is doing well.

-Shikamaru


March 17

Shikamaru-kun,

So, needed my help again, huh? Well, here in Suna everything is great. The kids are learning a lot and I've started a special department for Kunoichi Development. The Puppet corps are starting to build up again and Kankuro is very excited. He also says I should be sending these letters to Hokage-sama, not you.

How are things with our friends there? Gaara send his regards.

Blessings,

Temari


March 23

Temari-san,

The Lady Hokage sends her regards and would like to propose an exchange program. Some of our Genin would train in your Puppet Corps while you could send any ninja who were interested to train in our Medic Corps. She asks that you discuss the idea with the Kazekage and that he reply directly to her.

Of course, you have to ask me about friends. That involves quite a bit of writing, you know? Troublesome woman. They are all doing well. Tenten now carries too many scrolls to count, and if I remember correctly, she is working on her skills with the tonfa and is excelling. I believe Lee is teaching her, and he is as excited, as usual, about everything. Neji has been training with Hiashi-sama, I believe, and has been sent on a mission to Amegakure. Akamaru has gotten even bigger, if not louder, and Kiba has been working to hone his tracking skills even more. Pretty soon, they will be at the top of the Canine unit. Shino has been training with his father. I think he is breeding a new species. Hinata seems to be making some progress with Naruto and is doing well with her defences. Ino can hardly ever be found outside the hospital on account of her new medical jutsu, and Choji has been spending a lot of time around a new bakery. I think he met a girl. Or maybe it's just the cake. Naruto is training as hard as ever, and Sai has managed to learn enough to avoid Sakura's daily concussions. That is pretty much everyone.

Hope you are well.

-Shikamaru


March 27

Shikamaru,

I heard all about everyone else, but not a thing about you. How are you doing? Have you moved or are you still living with your parents? Are you being promoted? I am leaving on a mission soon, so your letters will be forwarded to Gaara. Don't worry, he really is a sweetheart once you get past the creepiness and unsociability. Maybe when I return you can come see our academy.

Oh, and I had Gaara respond to the Hokage. I think it's a great idea. I would love to write more, but I need to prepare for aforementioned mission.

With love,

Temari


March 30

Temari-san (or Gaara-sama),

Tsunade-sama has suggested I visit Sunagakure to finalize the plans for the exchange program, so I would like to know an available time. Please respond with time allowance for a decision on our side and travel. Thank you.

I hope Temari's mission is going well, and wish for good luck.

Regards –Shikamaru


April 4

Shikamaru-san,

Stay away from my sister. I know how she thinks of you, and I assure you that I will not allow her plans to succeed. Keep your lazy ass out of Suna and

I apologize. That was Kankuro and he can be rather protective. April 21 would be a good time and I await your response. I look forward to the joining of Konoha and suna education systems, and your help.

Though he may be a bit exuberant, I thought it best to pass along Kankuro's message, simply so you know what you are getting yourself into.

Good Luck, and Best Regards,

Gaara, Godaime Kazekage


April 7

Gaara-sama,

I assure you I do not have any ill-intentions for your sister, and while I do not know what plan you speak of, I will do my best to stunt it.

I will see you all for the end of February, and I will do my best to be as informative and helpful as possible.

I apologize for any misunderstandings and wish you good health.

-Nara Shikamaru


April 15

Shikamaru,

Don't be afraid of Kankuro, I won't let him hurt you. If anyone, it should be Gaara you should be worried about. But he doesn't seem to mind.

I must say, I am a bit irritated that my brothers gave away my plans, but they have been dealt with accordingly. Now I only need you to set my plans into action.

I can't wait to see you, crybaby.

Love, Temari

PS- I will protect you from any punishments Gaara and Kankuro try to dole out in response to our actions.

Well, it was better in my head.

I decided to post this anyways to show my courage and hopefully have you guys review and let me know how to fix it. I was really hoping to get the letter feel and show a bit of progression between Temari and Shikamaru, but I don't know how well that worked out…

Please let me know, and keep an eye out for more interesting, random one-shots! 8D