You could hear the rain pouring down on the ceiling. Thunder striking nearby. The wind howling. It was a stormy night, but Sasuke liked it. There was something about the sound of the rain and thunder that allowed him to sleep peacefully.
Both slept deeply for several hours despite the roaring thunder. That was until around midnight, Sasuke heard a loud thunder strike followed by a cry which came from the room across the hall…
Sasuino: Together
Chapter 3: Mission
Sasuke immediately rushed towards Ino's room.
-Are you all right Ino?- asked Sasuke as he saw her sitting down on the bed.
-Yes, sorry, I had this nightmare and as soon as I woke up the thunder startled me .-
-Oh.. okay, I'll go back to sleep then-
-Wait…-
-Huh?-
-Can you stay here…, I hate these nightmares… they're all about the war…-
-Sure… I mean… -
-…..-
-I'll go for some blankets to lay on the floor-
-Okay-
-Do you have this nightmares often?- asked Sasuke as he entered the room carrying two blankets and a pillow.
-Well, not thaat often but every time I have one I wake up screaming..-
-Well.. just try to sleep again, I'll be awake until you fall asleep-
-Thanks Sasuke…-
Those were Ino's last words before immediately falling asleep again. Contrary to Ino, Sasuke couldn't sleep now, he turned to one side and then back to the other. The floor was cold and hard. The blankets didn't help much. He moved and moved and thought about many things, until finally sometime through the night he fell asleep.
The sun slowly began to rise, shining all over the puddles the storm had left. It had finally stopped during the course of the night. Bird started to sing outside. Sunlight shining mildly on the room.
Ino stretched her arms as she rose up from the bed. She rubbed her eyes and proceeded to close the drapes on the window so the sunlight wouldn't bother Sasuke. Then, without making much noise, she left the room/
"Hmm storm's finally over" she thought as she made her way down the hall.
-I better prepare some breakfast before Sasuke wakes up- she said to herself as she entered the kitchen.
-Hmmmm were would Sasuke have his bread- she said as she looked through some cabinets
-Aha! Here-
Ino began preparing some toast for her and Sasuke. As well as some orange juice.
"He better like this" she thought.
Sasuke who had not slept well at all eventually woke up. He got up and wondered where Ino was.
-Huh? Maybe she left as soon as she woke up- he said to himself.
As he made his way down the hallway he heard some sounds coming from the kitchen
-Finally you wake up grumpy old man- she said as she smiled and poured some orange juice on two cups.
-Don't you think it is a little early to start fighting?-
-Oh I'm sorry I didn't want to hurt your feeling- Ino responded sarcastically.
-Hmph- muttered Sasuke with a small smile on his face.
-I prepared us some breakfast, I hope you like it-
-Strangely nice of you Ino-
-Oh come on, not everyone is mean like you, there's some kind people like me- she said as she smiled.
-If you say so- said Sasuke as he sat down.
-Soo got anything planned today Sasuke?- asked Ino as both began to eat.
-Well Kakashi sensei was supposed to train with us today, and you, another day in the shop?-
-Nah, someone else has today's shift-
-So what would you do? Train?-
-I still don't know, I need to see what Shikamaru and Chouji are up to-
-Hmph-
They kept on eating and did not talk much while they finished their breakfast.
-Hmmmmm, you actually know how to cook- said Sasuke as he picked up his plate from the table.
-Oh come on it's just toast- said Ino winking at Sasuke
All of a sudden there was a knock on the door.
-Sasukeeeeeeee, It's late alreadyyyyyyyyy, Kakashi sensei is waiting for us-
-Oh damn it Naruto its open come in-
-Hey Sasuke what are you thinking Kakashi sensei is-
He suddenly stopped talking as he saw Ino next to Sasuke.
-WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT-
-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW-
-WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN-
-You two? You two are together?!-
Both Ino and Sasuke immediately blushed after seeing Naruto's reaction.
-We're not together you dumb ass!- said Ino furiously. –I came back to give Sasuke his money and had to stay here due to the storm-
-Wait until everyone hears about this! I can't wait to see their reactions!- said Naruto laughing.
-Shut up!- said Sasuke with a frown in his face.
-I'll kill you if you say anything about this!- Ino yelled making a fist.
-All right, All right lovebirds I won't tell anyone- said Naruto was in tears because he couldn't stop laughing.-But seriously Sasuke, Kakashi is waiting-
-We're just going to train it's not the end of the world -.- -
-Ummm we're not actually training, he said Tsunade had asked for us-
-Hpmh-
-So I guess I'm leaving then- said Ino
-No you're not, Kakashi said everyone would be there, you know, your team, Kiba's and Guy's.
-Well I guess I'm going with you then-
-Umm you sure you two don't want to go alone? I can go by myself if you want-
-SHUT UP!- yelled both Ino and Sasuke at the same time.
They began making their way to the Hokage tower. Along the way Ino and Sasuke didn't turn to see each other. Naruto laughing at them the whole way.
-I swear to god Naruto. If you tell anyone about this !- repeated Ino
-I never knew you liked Ino Sasuke, you had it well hidden!- teased Naruto.
-I don't like her- responded Sasuke blushing and crossing his arms.
At last they arrived at the Hokage. Everyone was already there. Ino went and stood beside Shikamaru and Choji; Sasuke and Naruto stood beside Kakashi and Sakura.
-So what's this about? - asked an impatient Kiba.
-As you know there is less than a month until the Rinne festival (the festival in The Last: Naruto the movie)- began explaining Tsunade. We have something special planned this year, so we decided to invite the Kages. We also hope that this fill strengthen the alliance and relieve some of the tension between nations.-
-What that something special Tsunade-sama?- asked Sakura.
-We will announce who the next Hokage will be- responded Tsunade
-A new Hokage? Why is that?- asked Shikamaru
-I have been Hokage for a long time now. It's time for someone else to lead the village.- said Tsunade in a serious tone.
-Who is it!? Who is it!? asked Naruto jumping up and down-
-That's classified information Naruto. We still have to talk with the elders and jounins, but don't get me wrong it is almost certain.-
Naruto fell down in disappointment which made everyone in the room laugh.
-Anyway, back on topic. This should be an easy mission, but as you know, after the war there has been tension due to the riots some small villages performed against the 5 great nations. Considering this Kakashi, Guy and myself thought it was better to send you in two teams of 4 and a team of 3 to Sunagakure (Village hidden by Sand), Iwagakure (Village hidden by Rocks) and Kirigakure (Village hidden by Mist). Knowing that the Raikage is the most hard-tempered of the Kages, Kakashi and Guy will take the invitation to Kumogakure (Village hidden by the Clouds). Naruto and Sasuke will be on the diferent teams, as well as Sakura and Ino. You can never be too careful these days so it's better for two teams to have one of them and a medical ninja as well. Sakura, Hinata and Chouji will be with Naruto; Ino, Ten Ten and Rock Lee with Sasuke.-
As soon as the Hokage Naruto began teasing Sasuke with his elbow.- You and Ino how about that?- he whispered.
-Hmph- muttered Sasuke ignoring Naruto.
-The team of 3 will consist of Shikamaru, Shino and Kiba.- Shikamaru's team will go to Sunagakure. Things between the Sand and the Leaf have been peaceful for years now. There should be no trouble there. I'm afraid I can't say the same about the other 3 villages. We have an Alliance but you know not everyone is pleased with it, so be careful. Sasuke's team will go with the Mizukage. I don't know how the Tsuchikage will react if he sees you,so we'll play it safe. Mei is more plausible to understand the situation. And that leaves Naruto's team. You'll visit Iwagakure.
-Here are the invitations- she said as she gave them to each team.-You leave at midday-
I hope you enjoy this chapter :DD I'm still considering whether or not to put some sort of fight during the mission. Please review and tell me if you would like a small fight or if you think is better for them just to deliver the letter no problem.