Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto, just my ideas.
AN: Thank you for those who reviewed. So far NaruxSaku is the favorite for now and that's what I will stick with. The romance isn't going to happen right away, though. The action, on the other hand, will. Enjoy.
Chapter 2: Surveillance Duty
8:01 am – Hokage's Office
In the back of a room is a desk filled with so much paperwork that it could put Mount Fuji to shame. At the bottom of it a bundle of yellow can be found. That bundle of yellow would be Konoha's very own Godaime taking on a very important task.
Sleeping.
Undetected, two forms enter the office.
"Aww, she's sleeping."
"Well, you know, old people do need their sleep."
"Naruto!" in a loud whisper.
"What? It's not like she can hear me. Just another side effect of being old."…Giggling… "Uh, why are you giggling like that? She's right behind isn't she?"
She nods.
"Figures."
A sense of dread could be heard in that last statement.
"Naaruuto!!! How many times do I have to tell you to not call me old!"
"Well what do you want me to do, lie?"
"Smart ass! I should punish you for that!"
"No, no, no. I'll be good." Says a frantic Naruto who just remembered his last punishment. (something to do with lot's of pain, of course)
"See, Sakura? That's how you put them in their place."
"I see" as Sakura continues her laughing spree at the expense of Naruto.
"Aww, what's wrong Naruto?", Tsunade now mocking Naruto, "Why are you pouting?" pinching his cheeks (the ones on his face).
"Hey, cut it out!" childishly slapping her hands from his face, "Didn't we come here for a reason?" whined Naruto.
After the laughter settled between the two kunoichi they got down to business.
Tsunade clears her throat.
"Okay. Sakura. Naruto", at hearing their names they new it was time to be serious, "You know that I have called you here for a reason, right?"
A nod from the two follows.
8:15 am – Ichiraku's Ramen
Giggling
"I have to get your food", shaking off the laughter.
"It can wait" a grin accompanying the remark.
"Oh" a blush creeps on her face.
"You know, a person can tell a lot by a person's hands."
With that said the man gently brings his hands to hers, looking to her eyes for a response.
"So what do mine say?" Ayame catches on to the flirting.
"Hmm. Well with what I can tell… you like to have fun."
"Riiight."
"You like to have fun with other people."
"Okay" with an amused tone.
"Especially with new people."
"Go on" she remarks.
"They also tell me that you want me. Bad."
"Uh-huh, yeah. Sure they do."
"So when do you want me to pick you up?"
"That's so weak."
"What?"
"Don't act like you didn't hear me. Your game- it's weak. I mean, like, was that supposed to work or something?"
"Well if you think you could do better…"
"Yeah, I can."
"Prove it."
"All right, pick me up at seven and I'll show you how to play the game for real."
"Oh really" a chuckle elicits from the man. "Well, I can't play on an empty stomach."
"Huh? Ah!" a blush creeps on her face," I totally forgot. Let me get your food."
"You go do that."
"Here you go, stranger" playfulness in her words.
"Thank you." He returns her smile.
"Ayame, next order's up!"
"I'll be right there!"
"Well, I've gotta get busy, but, I'll see you later?"
"You bet."
"Okay, bye" With haste.
"Bye."
As Ayame turns away she silently rejoices over her victory. She begins to take orders when…
'Oh my gosh, I didn't ask for his name!'
As she turns to where her intended target would be, all that she does see is the money for the ramen.
'Hm, nowhere in sight. A note?"
Ayame, thanks for the meal. Can't wait for tonight.
In case you were wondering about my name. It's Shichi.
Instead of thinking how the hell was he able to eat and write and leave with out a trace, all she could think was,
'He can't wait.'
8:30 am – Streets of Konoha
"Why did we have to go Roku? I was having so much fun."
"I don't see why you bother. Every village you do the same thing."
"So what are you saying? That I'm a man whore or something?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying."
And in the most classic anime style ever he lands on his head.
Dusting himself off from the ground, "Jeez Roku, well, at least your laughing again. It's been a while, huh?"
"Yeah. All that constant running hasn't left us much room for fun has it, brother?"
"You got that right."
"Hey, Roku."
"Yeah?"
"Think you got one left in you?"
A grin creeps up onto the red vest wearer's face. "Let's have some fun. For old time's sake."
"What the-"
"Hurry up Naruto. They're getting away!"
'Shit, how did they see us?' thought the demon container.
Throughout the roads of Konoha blurs of yellow, pink, and black could be seen.
"Quick, over here!" "No, over here!"
The chase kept on for ten minutes and still no progress was made. To think, that they should be having the advantage with it being their hometown and all. After making it past the village to the forest Naruto and Sakura stop.
"The hell did they go, Sakura?"
"Baka, if I knew that we would have caught them by now!"
"Sorrry, how touchy. Some surveillance duty, huh? We got caught after what, an hour?"
"Not even. Hokage-sama wasn't kidding about these guys," Sakura taking a breather.
Flashback
"Okay. Sakura. Naruto", at hearing their names they new it was time to be serious, "You know that I have called you here for a reason, right?"
A nod from the two follows.
Tsunade throws a pair of files to the chunin.
"There you will find a brief, and I mean brief, report of a certain disturbance that has befallen on our village as of late."
"See? I told you." Sakura, to Naruto.
"They're names are Roku and Shichi."
"Numbers? They're named after numbers?" says Sakura.
"Yes, they are named after numbers. We believe it has to do with why they are being tracked down."
"We have to find them." Naruto with his famous determined expression.
Sakura carries her glance towards Naruto. "It's okay, Naruto. We'll find them."
"Let's go."
Laughter.
"Man that was good. When was the last time we did that?"
"Since we were at the last village."
Laughter breaks out once again.
"Did you see their faces when we just disappeared like that? God that was rich."
"Yeah, but now we've got to stay on our toes. They got kind of close, Shichi"
"Na, man. They were even close."
"Yeah", Roku with a forced laugh, " You didn't look like that when that blonde kid almost caught you. You were so freaked out…"
"Yeah, but he didn't catch me now did he?"
"Yeah, whatever."
"Hah! Found you!"
"Blonde's found us!" both Shichi and Roku ready to run.
"Oh no you don't." Sakura, with a chakra enhanced punch to the ground causing the two runaways to lose their balance.
"The hell was that, man!" all three boys in unison.
All that could be heard from the girl was evil laughter.
"Roku."
"Yeah?"
"All right, now I'm scared." Shichi.
Flashback
"We believe it has to do with why they are being tracked down."
"Tracked down by who, Oba-chan?"
"I'll get to that in a second."
"Follow along as I read the report:"
Roku: 5'8'', 165lbs, 19 years old, black hair, wears red vest with bandages on his right arm.
Village affiliation: N/A
Status: Runaway nin
Skill: N/A
Chakra Element: N/A
Shichi: 5'11'', 180lbs, 19 years old, sandy blonde hair, wears blue best with bandages on his left arm.
Village affiliation: N/A
Status: Runaway nin
Skill: N/A
Chakra Element: N/A
"So that's all the intel we've got on them?" questions Sakura.
"They have never once set foot in their village since their birth."
"What?" Naruto and Sakura at the same time, bewildered.
"Yes, and it is because of that I might know who they are being sought after."
Naruto and Sakura lean in closer for what they are about to hear.
AN: Okay, same thing as last time. Please tell me what you think so I can write this thing even better. Your reviews do, indeed, give me inspiration to write. Now I know that first hand. I think I'll be leaving reviews a lot more often myself. Let me know how I did with that little flirting scene. I personally think I need more work in writing the romance aspects of a story so please let me know how I can make it better, please. Peace out.