Hi there again! Bit late in my updates,again! Hmm...Well, I wont take you down with my fake-philosophies again, I'm heading to the story right away.
This chapter is dedicated to my friend Jared, who unconsiously gave me the whole idea for the fic
I do not own Naruto
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"Tsunade-sama! Tsunade-sama!"
One, two, three knocks on her door. The blonde Hokage of the Hidden Leaf kingdom was in deep thought. So deep that didnt held a mind for the outside noises. At least not until her door crashed open.
"Now now...How dare you stumble on my door like that, then crash it and break into my office like an animal...Like two animals?" said the Hokage
On the doorway stood Duke Jiraiya and soldier Iruka. Iruka was huffing, and Jiraiya's fist was red.
"What a surprise! My lovely husband and a soldier came to visit me! What's the rush, gentlemen?"
"A message from the Sand, my Lady"
Tsunade's brows furrowed. "Another one? Where is it?"
"Um...Actually, that's the problem, lady Dutchess. Their messenger didnt let us take it...She said she wanted to deliver it herself."
"She? I thought it was "he" the last time. And...you gentlemen, weren't able to take a piece of papaer from a girl? Who is she anyway?"
"Lady Temari of the Sand...if I am to answer your question" spoke the girl that entered the Hokage's office
"Well, well, imagine that...Lady Temari, huh? Your growth is impressive"
"Thank you. But let's spare the fair words. I came to give you my brother King's message"
"So, that is...Gaara is the king of Sand, huh?...Interresting. And what message is this, my lade, that you wanted to deliver right in my hands?"
"This" Temari said and gave Tsunade the piece of papaer her brother had written on. The Dutchess took the papaer in her hand and looked at it, then went to read it. As she was nearing the last lines, her expression changed hundreds of times. And once she finished, she let the paper drop on her desk.
"Did he say anything else?" Tsunade asked
"Yes. He said that if you do not wish to sign the contract, then , under these circumstances, you cannot consider the war over. He will not release the prisoners unless you do" Temari's eyes travelled to the woman standing opposite her and their eyes dueled. Her eyes won, but Tsunade didnt lower her beaten ones.
"What? But..Tsunade-sama, Kurenai is-" Iruka said but Tsunade stopped him
"The war is not over, that is...Even though the terms say..."
"The terms say that the opponent doesnt kill or hurt the enemy's messenger, too! But as it seems, you didnt remember this one"
"What are you talking abou there girl?"
"Our messenger came back wonuded, bleeding to death! Our doctors couldnt save him! He died!"
"No one here could have possible done it. I have forbidden them to harm people from other villages and kingdoms; they'd be exiled! What makes you people think it was one of us?" Tsunade asked
"Because of the mark on his back! It was the same you people have on your forehead prtoectors, with a horizontal line in the middle. This wound was the worst of all, the one that bled the most." Temari spoke out rudely
"It could be someone of our already exiled ones, my Lady" Jiraiya interrupted
"Oh yeah? And how do you believe this person could know we're in war?"
"There's one that could have known...Uchiha Itachi" said Iruka
"Isnt this guy dead? Besides, the wound on our messenger's back was made with a blade and not chakra...And as far as I know, this certain Uchiha has used a blade only once in his life, to kill his clan...He is a chakra user, no?" Temari asked
"I know...That's why it doesnt make sense! And if I am confused, then I can understand why you Sand people had somebody from inside Konoha as a first thought...But I can guarantee nobody did this!" Tsunade hit her desk with her fist. "The conversation is over. Lady Temari, give my regards to your brother king. You can return to your kingdom with hold of this answer to your King. I will not sign unless Kurenai and Anko are returned asafe in the lands of Konohagakure. Now...Soldier Iruka!"
"Hai!"
"Go and find general Nara. There's a little job for him"
Iruka departed and the room stayed silent after that. Jiraiya stood with his hands folded behind his back, and Temari was supporting herself on her giant fan, trying to remember what the name Nara reminded her of. The only soun that could be heard were some little birds from outside. Tehn, knocks on the door.
"Come in" Tsunade replied
The door opened and steps were heard. Someone came in the room and closed the door behind him.
"Did you call for me, your Highness?" the voice deep, somehow familiar to Temari. Very familiar
"Yes, general Nara. There was an incindent with our dear Sand's messenger..He was attacked by someone who is or was citizent of this land ashe returned to his kingdom...So, because their new messenger is Lady Temari..." Tsunade said and continued without noticing the chills the person who had just came in got once the name "Temari" spoken, "...I'd like you to accompany her back to her kingdom; to make sure nothing likethat happens again. You will do anything possible and in the terms to protect her, is that clear?"
"Excse my rudeness, Tsunade-sama...But I think I can take great care of myself alone, thanks"
"No young Lady. If there;s the slightest chance someone attacking you again, I want to know who he or she is. You cannot blame us unfairly without proof for your previous messenger 's death. You need evidence to prove it, and that is why I send Nara Shikamaru to accompany you on your way back"
"Huh?" Temari let out as she slowly turned to face the person who had entered; her mind taking millions of thoughts in. I knew this name was familiar! She turned and faced Shikamaru Nara; a person to remember form the old days. "...Pineapple-head?" she whispered in disbelief.
"Yes, troublesome woman, it's me"
"Even better. If you two know each other, then it would be...easier to take her home" Tsunade interrupted
"They were opponents in the Chuunin exam, couple of years ago" Iruka said. "And Lady Temari was extramely strong!"
"Thank you for your compliments, but I have a three-days trip before me and a King who awaits my arrival. I must go" Temari said' sudden;y unfreezing and trying really hard to keep her voice calm
"Yes, my lade, you're right. Nara Shikamaru, you depart with her. I will be waiting for your depart when you come home."
"Can I go say goodbye to my fiancee, Tsunade-sama?"
"Of course, you dont even have to ask! Say hello to mr and mrs Yamanaka from me, too" Tsunade said, leaving Temari in complete shock
"Finacee..."she whispered. Obviously, many things had changed from the last time she had stepped foot here. But the was she had run out of Konoha without a word three years ago didm't leave her much to recognise now. Shikamaru took his orders and looked at her for a second, then opened the door to her. Temari walked and stood beside him
"There you go" Shikamaru stretched his hand, showing her the hallway
"I can find the way on my own, lazybutt" Temari said harshly as walking out of the door. Shikamaru followed and closed the door behind him, then caught Temari's hand and pushed her to the wall. Coming closer, he looked at her
"Why are you back?" he hissed
"Didn't you listen? I am the Sand's new messenger, since you guys killed our previous one"
"Right...The messenger...And did your brother agree to this? How come?"
"Hah. I think I'll put this in your own terms...I guess he thought fighting with me for that would be too..troublesome" Temari said with a provocative tone in her voice.
"What are you trying to do again?" Shikamaru asked and caught both her hands, pressing her against the wall. "Why did you leave without a word? What happened?"
"You ask this now? And expect me to tell you? No way pal, no friggin way. You had your chance. Let go of me!" Temari said and kiched him on the knee. "You have a finacee to say goodbye to, genious" she added while getting away from him "and I two brothers who are waiting for me to come home"
"Yeah...Right..."
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Oh my, I screwed it! Temari, Shikamaru, EVERYONE is OOC...waaaah...My efforts didnt work...HmmConfidence Nicky, confidence!...Yeah, right. Easier said than done. Anyway. What is Temari's secret? Why is does she seem to hate Konoha people so much? And why is she in such a hurry to get back home? Everything will be answered in the next chappie! See ya then!
