Author's Note: Merry Christmas everyone! Both the Christmas and Thanks Giving special need a little editing, I have to change some minor things, but for now here it is :)
Also I'd like to thank Ventus du Stormclad because if he hadn't reviewed there would be no Christmas special since I completly forgot about this hahaha ^,^'
So do you now see the power of review guys? :)
Christmas Special
When December 24th came around many shared one common dream, and that was to be invited to the Haruno's Christmas party.
And if there's anything that Haruno Yoshe loved more than throwing big luxurious parties, was to go around Konohagakure personally delivering her invitations like some popular cheerleader at a high school inviting people to her sweet sixteen.
On the other hand if there's anything Ryuu Haruno hated more than big luxurious parties, was his wife's bratty, snobby and vain attitude during the holidays.
This of course as you can imagine caused a good amount of conflict between the couple. It was during the holidays that they argued the most.
And it just so happened that on December 24th in the Haruno's large estate that was covered in snow and the most expensive decorations. Outside the lights sparkled in an elaborate display consisting of red, pink, green and white. Within the main area of the house were the party took place were detailed hand painted crystal ornaments hanging from the high ceiling. The hostess smiled, everything was perfect.
She picked up her three year old daughter who she had dressed in a puffy red dress and of course a large red bow on her head which made her look even better than any old Christmas gift. And to look just like a gift is what Yoshe wanted, for if she wanted to impress the Uchiha's enough to get her daughter married into the family she would need to use every trick in her book to win them over.
The platinum blond walked up to the Uchiha's. "Good evening Mikoto, Fugaku I'm glad you could make it. And of course, I'm glad you're also here Itachi and Sasuke-kun."
Itachi and Fugaku paid no mind to Yoshe as she began to compliment Sasuke and talk to Mikoto about his future and such.
Yoshe was confident her green eyes glowing. She just knew that Sasuke's mother was almost convinced to considering an arranged marriage for both Itachi and Sasuke. Nothing could possibly ruin this moment for her, except perhaps her husband when he asked to speak to her in private.
She accompanied him into another room and once they closed the door she placed her daughter Sakura on the ground.
"What do you think your doing?" Ryuu demanded.
"Don't talk to me like that! I'm just helping our daughter have a better future." Yoshe replied raising her voice.
He chuckled dryly, "A better future?"
"Yes, a better future."
Ryuu pinched the bridge of his nose, "Please tell me you're not serious."
She crossed her arms, "And why shouldn't I be?"
He glared at her, "An arranged marriage? Are you insane? How could you do that to our baby?"
"You make it sound as though I'm doing something horrible."
"Because you are!" He yelled angrily.
"Don't you yell at me!" she retorted in the same tone.
Sakura stood there starring up at them with watery eyes as they continued their argument, that with every passing second became more heated, until her father punched the wall in anger and exited opening the door violently.
"Idiot." her mother muttered quietly as she stood there alone.
The poor little girl couldn't take it anymore and ran out of the room, through the party and out to the garden, sitting alone on the grass crying.
"What's wrong?"
The little girl looked up and there before her was the blond boy from the Thanks Giving party.
"Oh, it's you." Sakura stated simply.
The boy sat down next to her, "So, are you gonna tell me what's wrong now? Why are you crying?"
"Mother and Father were fighting again…" she began to cry again, "Th-they were yelling at each other and saying mean things, and Father said he had enough and punched the wall. I-I…I don't want my mommy and daddy to fight anymore!"
"Oh…"
Silence passed between the two children.
"Sakura! Sakura, where are you?" the girl's mother called from the distance.
"I-I should go now." the little girl said as she wiped her tears.
"Wait!"
"What?"
The boy began searching his pockets, "Aha!"
He proudly showed Sakura a big white paper clip. And with all his might he began to bend the paper clip. "Give me your hand."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
The girl nodded and hesitantly stretched her arm out. The other child bended and twisted until the paper clip became an uneven white circle which he placed on her hand like a bracelet.
"There."
The girl examined it.
"It's a gift for you. If you're ever scared or sad you can look at it and remember me."
"Thank you, it's beautiful." she frowned. "But, I don't have anything to give you."
"That's okay, you don't have to give me anything."
The girl smiled knowing exactly what to give him.
"Merry Christmas!" she exclaimed as she gave him a kiss on the cheek. "My daddy says that a kiss from me is as good as any gift for him."
The little boy blushed.
"Sakura!"
"This time I really do have to go. Bye!" and with that the little girl ran inside leaving behind a very happy little boy.
Naruto smiled as I finished the story, "You know, it's not Christmas, but I wouldn't mind having another Christmas gift."
I smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"I was actually hoping for a different type of gift."
I smacked him on his arm, as he gave me a sweet longing kiss.
Things certainly have changed since back then…
Author's Note: Well I hoped you liked it! Merry Christmas, I hope you enjoyed it with your family and friends. God bless you all. Reviews are powerful. Shall I make another Narusaku special? If so, for what holiday :) ?
