A/N: Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted. This is the second copy of my chapter, the first one got wiped along with every other file on my laptop when the hard drive conveniently crashed. Having warranty is a lovely thing, especially with MacBooks, because they are friggin expensive to repair. I hope you people enjoy this chapter with all it's twisted glory.

One of you commented that there is no such thing as the Subaku No clan, and that the name means Of The Sand. I am perfectly aware of that fact, this is MY fanfiction after all, isn't it? Also did you know that Hinata Hyuuga is a repetitive name? It means Sunshine Sun. Literally. The Subaku No is a clan in my story, and hope you learn to accept that fact.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, If I did, Lee would pop out of my best friend's birthday card dressed in an Elvis costume singing Barbie Girl. Unfortunately, most of the world is realistic.

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Recap:

A wave of calm and understanding washed over Shikamaru as he realized Temari was seriously just putting these facts together. He almost felt bad about yelling at her and acting as a spoiled brat, but as it so happened, he just skipped over that tiny fact and decided to answer his betrothed. "Yes. I am. I have always known I would marry a girl from the Subaku No clan, but I assumed it would be some random girl I'd never met in my life. Besides, I didn't even remember your last name. Everyone just calls you Temari. And how many girls are there in your clan, anyway?"

Temari had calmed down considerably since thinking her once murderous thoughts. "You can't remember because you never have to use it. In Suna, Subaku No's are treated like royalty, almost like the Hyuugas but better. And as it happens, I am the last girl in the Subaku No line. Me, Kanky, and Gaara are the last three people in my clan. How's that for bloodlines?" said Temari in an almost mocking tone, kept light only for Shikamaru's sake.

Shikamaru gawked, but quickly reclaimed himself. "Oh," was all that managed to escape his mouth before...

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Temari grabbed Shikamaru and hugged him. She held on tight, like he was the only thing keeping her on the earth. She loved how warm he felt, and how he smelled like cinnamon and pine trees. She buried her head in his neck and just inhaled for a few minutes as she gathered her thoughts for the first time after discovering life changing news. She was to be Mrs. Nara Shikamaru .

She smiled as she felt Shikamaru slowly put his arms around Temari, as if he wasn't sure she was going to hit him or not. She hugged him even tighter and lifted her head and looked in his eyes and admitted what she had been thinking for the past three years, "Nara Shikamaru, you are the biggest baka I have ever met. And I love you more than anyone else in the world." She leaned forward and....

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Shikamaru was still in shock from the most beautiful girl in the world telling him she loved him. He didn't even comprehend the lips moving toward him till they touched his own. And electric shock ran through his body as the soft pink flesh of Temari's mouth connected in wonderful ecstasy as he floated in the moment. He decided it would be best if he kissed her back. He leaned into her and they shared a heartfelt moment as they silently agreed that they were not mad at each other, and they loved each other instead.

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Unfortunately, this beautiful moment was destroyed by Yoshino tearing the two lovebirds apart. "NOT UNTIL WE HAVE MET THE YOUNG LADY! I WILL NOT HAVE A PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, FUTURE DAUGHTER IN LAW!" Screamed a terrifyingly mad Yoshino.

"Mom, I-I'd like t-to int-t-troduce you to T-Temari." he managed to sputter out. Quite frankly, his mother scared the crap out of him.

"Holy Hell...what in the name of Kami is going on here? I haven't seen Yoshino this mad since I took a picture of her in her pink lacy thong and gave it to Inoichi." Which, of course, Shukaku said, now writhing on the floor groaning in pain while clutching his head.

"Obviously my husband has no manners. Please forgive him." Yoshino said while placing her hands together in front of her face while bowing deeply to her guests.

"It is quite all right Mrs. Nara, we were just getting reacquainted after the long time apart. Maybe Shika never told you how sweet he was on me. By the way, I am Subaku No Temari and these are my brothers, Gaara, the Kazekage, and Kankuro, the puppet master." By now, Temari knew her brothers well enough to know that, when she introduced them, using their formal titles would make them the least mad at her.

"What an honor it is to have you here at my humble home. I hope you found your hotel to your liking?"

"Yes, Thank you Mrs. Nara." Temari said with a slight bow as Yoshino ushered the group into the small living room. On a low table with six pillows set around it was a steaming hot meal for the soon to be family to enjoy. Temari quickly looked at the food and was impressed with Yoshino's cooking skills. She would have to get Yoshino to teach her to make some of these dishes. They all sat down on the blue satin embroidered pillows to eat. In the back of her mind, Temari noticed that there were deer embroidered onto the pillows...she would need to talk to Shikamaru about redecorating.

"Beef and spring vegetable stir-fry, my favorite!" Kankuro exclaimed as her immediately dug in without even waiting for their hostess to begin. This ended quickly when Temari delivered a quick blow to the back of his head.

"Baka! I am so sorry Mr. and Mrs. Nara. My brother obviously has no manners." Said Temari throught gritted teeth. As Yoshino accepted her apology, the began their first meal together, and it was most certainly not their last...

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A/N: My apologies for this chapter being so short. Have you ever hear of Rube Goldburg? Imagine having to build one. And having a budget. And getting a hefty grade on it. My situation exactly, and I have about a week to finish the report. Sucks to be me. Ah well, once I stop being lazy a fourth chapter will be up.