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Chapter four-Let the Fox Hunting Begin
(Konoha)
"Good to see everyone, is here right now," Tsunade said to the group in front of her.
This group had Sakura, Tenten, and others.
"Well you said it was vital Hokage-sama," said a masked man with silver-hair bored.
"That's right Kakashi. I called you here for a mission," replied Tsunade to the ninja serious.
They tensed at hearing this.
"Okay, if this is a mission. Then why am I here Hokage-sama?" asked a blond woman.
The woman had four pigtails, and a simple battle dress.
"This concerns your village in a way Temari. After all didn't your brother explain about a certain marriage contact," answered Tsunade.
Temari nodded. Gaara said that she was going to marry a certain blond. She went along with. After all, that lazy Shikamaru seemed be to more interested in that information expert, so why not. After all, she could whip him into shape.
"So what is the so-called important mission?" asked a young man in robe-like clothing with a disrespectful tone.
Tsunade glared at Sasuke.
"Watch it Sasuke, don't forget your on a short leash right now," said Tsunade in tight tone.
Sasuke only huffed at the threat. Since his return, the village had welcomed him with open arms. The Hokage did do something to him, but only after begging the council did it happen.
The rest of the group had a spandex wearing boy, a regal looking teenager with pale eyes, a feral looking teen, a pale teen, Hinata, and a man wearing a helmet.
"Now, for the reason you're here is simple. I want to you retrieve Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto," Tsunade answered the group.
"Why do we need to get the dobe? I say let him go, after all what good is he to us now," Sasuke replied glaring at the leader.
"Let's not be hasty Sasuke. There's a good reason, right Hokage-sama?" asked Kakashi with an eye smile, trying to calm the tension.
"I also agree with the Uchiha. Why the fuss over that idiot," said Sai with a cold tone.
"Sorry shishou, but I agree with them. After what that baka did…I say let him disappear!" said Sakura with rage.
She still remembered what that clone did to her. It looked like this sentiment was shared with everyone else, but Temari, Tenten, and Hinata didn't seem to agree.
*BAM*
Suddenly everyone stopped with their talking. They looked to see Tsunade glaring at them; she had put her foot down literally.
"Are you done with the whining?" Tsunade asked with steel.
The lower ranked ninja nodded, expect Sasuke who just glared.
"Good, the reason is. That Naruto's skills might be needed again, after all. Even though we are at peace with the other villages, there still is a small chance of a war or something else happening again. We can't have the Yondaime's legacy leave so freely," said the village's leader.
They started to calm down at hearing this. They just found out about Naruto's heritage, at first they didn't believe it. But after hearing it from there leader, it seemed to be true.
"Okay that's a good reason Hokage-sama, but where do we find him? I mean you had the best trackers to find him, but there's no scent or anything," said Kiba with confusion.
He was part of the team to look for the blond, but found nothing.
"Your right Kiba, but I've found a lead," Tsunade answered while walking to them with Jirarya's things.
"Take a look here everyone," said Tsunade handing them over.
Each one of them looked at the pictures and brochure. There were gasps of shock and mutters of this.
"This is where that baka went?! I don't believe that was such a place!" cried out Sakura in shock at seeing Naruto in a school uniform.
While this was going on Hinata looked at one picture intensely, it was the one with Mayumi.
'Is that the girl that, Naruto-kun was talking about,' thought the Hyuga heiress sadly.
The blond ninja's departure still weighted heavily on her heart, also there was some jealously forming. It seemed this girl had caught Naruto's attention so easily.
"Hey Hinata," said Tenten while tapping the girls shoulder.
"Eek!" cried out the girl in shock.
"Welcome back to the world, now can you pass the picture," Tenten said flatly at the girl.
"Oh sorry Tenten," replied Hinata while passing on the picture.
"Tsunade-sama, who is this girl in this picture," asked Tenten with a tilted head in confusion while looking at the picture.
"That's right, who is this girl shishou?" asked Sakura.
"That's Mayumi, I think," answered the blond woman.
"Mayumi?" asked Hinata this time.
"Yes, from what I heard from Jirarya. She's a possible love interest of Narutos," replied Tsunade simply.
"WHAT! That, that, baka had someone else!" cried out Sakura in shock.
Almost everyone had the same look. Naruto never said anything about her, but then again. He didn't speak about going to a school either.
"Maybe, there's really no real way of telling. I'm only guessing," Tsunade answered with a shrug.
"So he's at this Verbena academy Hokage-sama?" asked Yamato at seeing the brochure.
Tsunade nodded. At seeing this Yamato looked confused.
"If that's right, then why am I needed? I don't see why they would need my special skills?" asked the ninja with uncertainly.
"Maybe, but from what it says on the pamphlet. It has me worried, so it would be best if you go," answered Tsunade.
Yamato nodded in approval. It was mystery why it said, they cater to all races.
"When do want us to leave Hokage-sama?" asked Kakashi.
"Soon as possible, Naurto has a head start. I've found a boat to take you there. So be ready for a long trip understand," said the leader with firm tone.
The group nodded in approval. They started to leave for the trip, but some had various things on their mind.
'Do I need to go through this?' thought Tenten confused.
She can remember the conversation with her dad.
(Flashback-Tenten's house)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M ENGAGED?!" Tenten yelled out in anger at her father.
"Yes," answered her father with a glare.
He was about late forties with black and white hair.
"Why didn't you say something about this earlier?!" asked Tenten with a glare.
The man sighed at his daughter's statement.
"I didn't know he was alive," answered Isude flatly.
"Huh?"
"You see his father was worried about his and wife's clan dying out. So he made an arranged marriage with me and Yamanaka clan. He was an old friend to both of us," answered Isude.
"Okay, who was this guy? I never know Naruto had such an important father?" asked Tenten.
Isude looked around, but then decided to spill the beans openly.
"The reason is because he is the Yondaime," answered her father.
Tenten eyes bugged out in shock.
"You mean he's a Namikaze! But how did you know?" cried out Tenten.
"I just found out not to long ago, so it still stands."
Tenten tried to wrap her mind on this.
"Excuse me," said an anbu that appeared.
"Yes," said Isude while looking the ninja.
"Hokage-sama, needs Tenten's presence," answered the anbu.
"I'll be there right away," Tenten answered to the anbu.
With nod, the ninja disappeared in a poof of smoke.
"You think this might have something to do with Naruto?" asked the older man.
"I don't know dad, but I'll find out," said Tenten while leaving to the meeting.
(Flashbacks end)
'I still don't know, but might as well retrieve that baka. I haven't had any luck with Neji anyway,' thought the girl.
Lately the Hyuga was cold to her. She couldn't find the reason for it.
Tenten smiled at a thought. 'Well, he can help me get stronger. After all the forth was a seal expert. So it's only right for a husband to help his wife.'
Tenten continued walking back to her home.
(Later-Hinata's bedroom)
Currently the girl was packing various clothes. However her mind kept wondering to Naruto.
'I don't know if I can do this. Naruto-kun left to be happy, but why is everyone against it? They didn't care before, so what changed?' thought Hinata in confusion.
"Hinata-sama," said a male behind her.
Hinata stiffened in fright at hearing this. Hopefully this won't become a habit.
"Yes Neji-niisan?" asked Hinata with a shaky tone.
"I'm just checking on you. You seemed so out of it lately," answered Neji to his cousin.
"Thank you Neji-niisan, but I'll be fine. I'm just confused is all," said Hinata with a sigh while keeping her back to the young man.
"What are you confused about Hinata-sama?" asked Neji.
"Why does everyone want to find Naruto-kun? I mean no one cared about him before, so why now?" Hinata replied.
"It's because he is the Yondaime's legacy. We need him, why so worked up about it? Wouldn't you be happy to have him back Hinata-sama?" asked Neji with confusion.
He knows all about his cousin's crush. What he didn't know, is that Naruto had already talked to her about it.
"But still, can't we just leave him alone. Naruto-kun gave up so much for us. What if he's happy, over there," replied the paled eyed girl.
"That's irrelevant, we have a mission. Also we need him to be Hokage," Neji said coldly.
"What do you mean we need him to be Hokage Neji-niisan?" asked a confused Hinata.
"We need him to sojourn the caged bird seal marking. He also promised he would, so I'm bringing him back for that reason," said Neji with a steel laced tone.
It was true in away, with the Hokage's help they could stop this. However, that seemed to be already happening. It was much slower than what Neji wanted.
"If you don't want to come, then stay here. I'm more than enough to bring him back," said Neji with a dead serious tone.
After hearing this, Hinata made up her mind.
"Don't worry about me. I'm coming with you," answered Hinata with steel.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you outside Hinata-sama," Neji said while walking out the room.
'I need to find out if Naruto-kun is okay. If possible sabotage this mission,' thought the girl with determination.
Suddenly she felt the cloth in her hands stretching out too much. She started to relive the tension on it, but blushed at seeing what it was. It was a one of her panties that she was packing. To make matters it was one of most childish pairs.
'I hope Neji-niisan didn't see this!' thought the red face Hyuga, still holding on to the pink panty, covered with little sheep.
She suddenly stored the cloth into the storage scroll with her other clothes.
'If I do find Naruto-kun, make sure I don't have that on,' thought the girl with embarrassment.
She can remember a training accident. At one point, she ripped her pants. Lucky for Hinata, her teacher seen it before the others. She didn't want to show off that pair.
Hinata finished packing with her things and left to meet up the team. Hopefully this won't back fire on them.
(Kaede's home-Kitchen)
Currently Sage was working on the dirty dishes from the party with gusto. Everyone else was cleaning the living room.
"Are you sure you'll be okay Sage-san?" asked Mayumi while putting up various things.
Sage smiled at the girl. "Don't worry Mayumi-chan. I'm quite capable of handling a few dishes. You should see the ones back at our home," Sage answered calmly.
"Okay," replied Mayumi with a nod.
Even though she didn't have to help, it still was nice of the maid.
"There we go," muttered Sage, now done with her work.
Nerine's mother looked at Mayumi and smiled softly at her. She caught the heterochromia girl's earlier look.
"When are going to talk to Naruto-san about your feelings?" asked Sage softly.
Mayumi stiffened at hearing this. "It's that obvious isn't it?"
"A little bit," answered Sage calmly.
"I don't know when to talk to him about it," said Mayumi with a sigh.
"Why not Mayumi-chan?" asked Sage confused.
"He just had a bad experience with a girl back home. So I want him to calm down, before I tell him," Mayumi replied simply.
Sage nodded at the girl's choice. "That's a good reason, but don't wait too long."
"What do you mean wait too long?" asked a confused Mayumi.
"If you wait too long, there's a chance Naruto-san will find someone else," said Sage with a finger pointed up.
Mayumi stiffened at hearing this. "You mean that can happen?"
Sage nodded. "Yes, it can happen. After all, if you don't make a move. Someone else will and you have only yourself to blame."
Sage's words left an impression on Mayumi. She didn't say anything about her feelings the last time.
"Your right Sage-san, this time I'll talk to him about them!" said the heterochromia girl with a clenched fist.
"Good luck Mayumi-chan," said Sage with a smile.
Mayumi smiled and nodded to the maid. "Thanks, but I need to go study with Naruto. So see you around Sage-san."
After said, Mayumi left the kitchen. Sage hummed in melancholy at the girl's trouble.
'That girl reminds me about my own boy troubles. Who would have thought a maid, would be able to marry her master,' thought Sage with longing.
She could remember it like yesterday. The way she talked to Forbesii about her feelings. Surprisingly the demon king returned them, even though he had a fiancé.
It has been one heck year for them, her daughter finding love, and the rebirth of Cineraria's other child.
Sage sighed at this. 'Cineraria, was so saddened when Kikyou didn't make it. At first we thought she didn't, but Sia did save her. Luckily when Rin was trying to get over his pain, Sia's magic was able to make a body for her,' thought Sage on the event.
At first, there were some suspicions about the girl, but they were dropped. Sage gave off a short laugh at the reunion.
(Flashback- Eustoma's home)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR OUR DAUGHTER!" yelled the king of the gods while glaring at Kikyou.
Currently Forbesii was with his family. They also looked shocked at seeing the girl. Nerine called them here for this.
Kikyou didn't back down from the glare. She had on a green t-shirt and brown baggy pants, courtesy of Rin. By her side was Sia in her school uniform, for support.
"That's right, I'm the one you thought had died," Kikyou stated firmly.
"B-but that's impossible, I'm sure only Sia survived!" said Cineraria with sadness.
The memory of day still weighed heavily on her heart. She was looking forward to have twin girls, but something went wrong. She was still happy to have Sia, since the other wife's didn't have any of kids yet.
"I barely survived, thanks to Sia taking me into her body. Only she didn't tell you about it," answered Kikyou.
"If that's right, than you tell us something that only our family would know," said Eustoma with steel.
Kikyou looked at the king with a smug look. "There's plenty to tell. Like how our mother taught Sia the art of chair throwing. Or the time you faced the wrath of your wife's when you crashed Sia's fourteenth birthday party, or how much you cried when Sia first went to school," said Kikyou with a smug tone.
Eustoma's family looked shocked at hearing this. That did happen at their home, away from prying eyes.
"It really is you! My other daughter!" cried out Cineraria in joy.
She suddenly hugged Kikyou while having tears of joy. Kikyou returned the hug with her own tears.
"I'm home mom," muttered Kikyou.
"Welcome home," replied Cineraria softly.
Eustoma started to have his own manly tears.
"It looks like you have an edge over me now Shin," said Forbesii at seeing the site.
"I guess so Forbesii. After all, she probably wants to date Rin," replied the god's king.
*Ahem*
The two looked at Nerine.
"Well there's one thing we didn't tell you about," said a nervous Nerine while tapping her fingers together.
"What would that be Nerine?" asked Sage with a tilted head.
Nerine blushed at the question. "Well you see me, Sia-chan, and Kikyou-chan decided that we all date Rin-sama," said Nerine meekly.
"WHAT!"
That one shout summed up there shock.
"Your serious Nerine?!" cried out the girl's mother.
Nerine nodded while blushing.
"B-but why?!" asked Sage confused.
"Well you see we all have been spending time with Rin-kun. At first he was okay with being friends, but that started to change. So after much talking, we thought it would be best if we all shared him," answered Sia.
"Well is that okay Forbesii, Eustoma?" asked Sage rubbing her head.
Even though she's happy to find out that her daughter had found someone nice to date. There is still the part of politics in this; they can't have one king of both realms.
"I think we can work something out. I know there is another family that can take over if need," replied Eustoma while rubbing his chin.
"Yes I remember them, but you're sure they wouldn't mind Shin?" asked Forbesii.
There was some bad blood between the two.
"We'll try to smooth things over. I don't think you have another family to take over do you Forbesii?" said the god's king.
Forbesii nodded his head. "Your right, after you married Cineraria. There are no other family members, so the best choice would be for Rin-chan. To become the next Maou, I don't think there are any problems. After all Sia, and Kikyou have some of demon blood. This could also help make things more peaceful with the two races," Forbesii commented on the plan.
"So that means we could get married to Rin and have no problems," said Kikyou, now free of her mother's embrace.
The two kings nodded.
"With some working it can happen, but still be ready for some hostilely just in case," said Forbesii to the girl.
"This is great news Rin-chan, Kikyou-chan! I can't wait to tell Rin-kun the good news!" cried out Sia in excitement.
The other two girls nodded in excitement. They couldn't wait to tell Rin the news.
(Flashback end)
Sage let out a sigh at the memory. So far everything with this was going okay. Even though had some reservations about it at first, it seemed that it was working out.
'Then there's Cineraria's meddling time to time,' thought the maid with a sweat drop forming.
It wasn't well hidden that her sister-in-law wanted them to take a step further. Even the girls were starting to get a little antsy also.
'I hope they can control themselves. After all, it would be bad if there futures were ruined by a premature child,' thought Sage with a sigh.
She would love to have a grandchild, but didn't think it would be wise. To have one so soon, they were only still in high school.
Her ears stirred at hearing a sing. Sage slapped a hand on her face; she knows what was going on.
"Time to take them out of here, before they interrupted everyone's studying. Besides, I think we can do something to kill time while Nerine is studying," muttered Sage while walking to get her now drunk husband.
(Later living room)
Currently Naruto was talking with Mayumi while pointing at a book.
"That's how you solve it Mayumi," replied the blond.
Mayumi nodded. "Okay, I think that's right."
Mayumi went on solving it, but she wasn't the only one having trouble. Sia was crying tears of sadness; even her sister was frustrated at the homework.
"I curse this thing!" cried out Sia in frustration while throwing her arms up in the air.
Rin and Nerine sweat dropped at the goddess complaint. Kikyou had the same look, but kept quiet.
"Hold on Sia, we'll help you in a minute," said Rin with nervous tone.
Sia looked at Rin with tears of joy. "Thank you Rin-kun!"
'I'll be, someone else who has trouble with school,' thought Naruto with a sweat drop at the site.
Suddenly it got bigger at seeing Primula's look. The twin pigtailed girl was wearing a pair of oversized glasses. He didn't know where those came from.
Naruto sighed and went back to work. After a while, Naruto started to stretch out.
He also can see everyone else look tried.
'Why not take a break,' thought Naruto with a nod.
"Why don't we take a break for now?" asked Naruto to everyone present.
"That sounds great Naruto!" cried out Mayumi with glee.
Both Sia and Kikyou nodded in agreement.
"Why not, I could use a break," said Rin marking his place.
Nerine also marked her place and started to stretch.
"Why don't I get us some drinks everyone," said Kaede while standing up.
Sia smiled at an idea.
"Let us all help you Kaede-chan," replied Sia while getting up.
"Huh?" asked the orange-haired girl with a tilted head.
"Just us girls to get some snacks," answered the goddess
"Sure thing just us girls," said Kikyou with a smirk.
Mayumi, Nerine, and Primula looked lost, but when with it. They went into the kitchen.
Naruto scratched his head at this. Itsuki smirked at this, typical way together for a girl talk. He looked at Naruto with calmer look.
"When are you going to talk to Mayumi? About your feelings?" asked the teen with a firm tone.
"What how, I mean…" Naruto tried to talk while his eyes widened in shock.
Itsuki held up a hand. "You know what I mean Naruto. Are you going to ignore them again or are you going to do something about them," answered Itsuki.
"I'm not sure Itsuki. I mean, there something I feel, but it's so confusing at the same time," Naruto answered the best he could.
"You're confused," replied Itsuki with a sigh.
"Yes, I don't know what to do," said Naruto.
"Well, at least you're honest," said Itsuki with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Can you explain a little more Naruto?" asked Rin.
Naruto looked at his other friend. "I feel so safe with her, like she can accept me for being me."
"Hmm well that's a good start," said Rin while rubbing his chin.
"I agree with that. However Naruto isn't going to find out anything, by staying on the sidelines," said Itsuki.
"Leave to the womanizer to say something like, but at the same time so true," said Naruto flatly.
"Right, but don't rush it. I know you just get back from a bad experience. So I'll let up, but don't wait too long okay," said Itsuki with a pat on the blonds back.
Naruto nodded in approval.
'Hopefully, you'll not hurt Mayumi's feelings again,' thought Itsuki with steel.
Even though he would tease Mayumi time to time about not having boyfriend, he would be happy for her to find one.
(With the girls)
"Now, that we're here. It's time to plan operation get Naruto," Sia said slyly to the group.
There were some blushes for this.
"Your still going on about that?!" asked Mayumi, clearly shocked.
Sia nodded. "You bet your free tomorrow aren't you?"
"Well yes I am," Mayumi answered nervously.
Suddenly Sia smirked, even Kikyou at this statement.
'Oh no, I just sat off a bomb!' thought Mayumi with fear.
"Great, now who's going to tag along on this shopping spree?" asked Sia with glee.
"You know, I'm coming," answered Kikyou with a thumb up.
"I also want to help Mayumi-san," said Nerine timidly.
"I'm sorry, but me and Primula. Have things to do tomorrow," said Kaede sadly.
Primula nodded in agreement. They need things for the house.
"Okay, you two are out, but there's Kareha-san. If it's only her, then I'm fine," said Sia with steel.
At hearing this, there were some looks of anger. They didn't need to have a certain green-haired girl tagging along.
"So tomorrow we hit the shops and get Mayumi's weapons of battle!" Sia said with a fist raised.
Mayumi sweat dropped, but what the hell.
"Well you have a point, this time. Naruto better watch for the new Mayumi!" cried out Mayumi with determination.
The rest of friends nodded with the girl's battle cry. They have full day tomorrow.
(The next day-Sia and Kikyou's home)
Currently the two sisters finished getting ready to leave. Sia had on a pink wool shirt and plaid skirt. Kikyou had on a black dress.
"You two sure are dressed up," said a female voice.
The two sisters tuned to see their mother, with another woman with short green hair walking close-by. Curiously they both had robes on.
"Morning mom, Lilac-kaasan," replied Sia with a wave.
Kikyou nodded in greeting the two.
"So what are you up two?" asked Lilac curiously at the two.
"We're going shopping," answered Kikyou simply.
Cineraria smiled at this. "Oh is it for Rin?" asked their mother in a sly tone.
The two sisters blushed a little at this.
"Maybe a little mom, this is mostly for Mayumi-chan," answered Sia.
Cineraria tilted her head at this. Why was this for Mayumi-chan, suddenly it hit her.
"Oh, you're playing match maker between Naruto-san, and Mayumi-chan," replied Cineraria with a knowing smile.
Her children nodded.
"Oh you most let me come! I know a thing or two to help!" cried out Cineraria wanting to go.
Sia and Kikyou sweat dropped at this, no telling what their mother would do. Cineraria suddenly felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked to see, it was Lilac with stern look.
"Yes Lilac?" asked a calmer Cineraria.
"Why don't we let them do that themselves," replied the other wife firmly.
Cineraria slumped, she wanted to help.
"Okay, but please if you any need help. Ask for my anytime!" said Cineraria with sparklers in her eyes.
"Yes mom, we'll get you if needed," replied a nervous Sia.
"Can we please get a move on? We're going to be late, if we don't leave," said Kikyou with exasperation.
Cineraria nodded and the two sisters left. Cineraria sighed.
"Oh you made me miss some fun Lilac," said Cineraria sadly.
Lilac sighed. "Don't you do enough with our daughters?"
"Well yes, but…"
"Typical Cineraria, anyway don't forget. We're busy right now," replied Lilac with her arms crossed over her chest.
Cineraria stiffened at this, they were busy right now.
*BAM*
"HEHAW!" cried out a voice from the top room.
The two older women sweat dropped at the cry.
"I swear that Iris. Once she's in the mood, you have to pry her with a crowbar to stop!" said Cineraria with a hand on her face.
Even though Lilac and Cineraria both were the most vocal of the group, Iris is the most demanding one in bed.
"Well, they always say. It's the quiet one's you have to watch out for," replied Lilac nervously.
Suddenly Cineraria started up the stairs with haste.
"Maybe, but I'm not going to take this laying down!" Cineraria cried out with a fist raised.
Lilac smirked. "You bet, not this time!"
Lilac ran into the bedroom, time for a little competition between wives.
(Later-clothing shop)
"How's this one?" asked Mayumi standing before her friends.
She was dressed navy t-shirt, wearing a jean skirt, with a grayish beret on her head.
Sia and Kikyou hummed. Nerine looked on, dressed in white shirt, and red dress. Kareha rubbed her chin while wearing a green shirt and a lite green mini skirt.
"Not bad, a little better than the last one," said Kikyou.
The rest of the group nodded. So far, they had picked out two new outfits for their friend.
"Okay, I think that's enough shopping with this one," replied Mayumi to the group.
"Okay Mayumi, but we have one more stop," said Sia with a nod.
Mayumi sighed at this, she knows what's next. She turned and closed the dressing room door.
'Great, next stop. More embarrassment for me,' thought Mayumi while taking off the outfit.
Mayumi finished dressing into a reddish shirt that used bows instead of buttons. Her cargo pants were lite green and a little big on the girl. Mayumi gathered the clothes she tried on earlier together.
'That's everything, now time to buy them. Maybe the next one wouldn't be as bad,' thought Mayumi while walking to the counter.
(Later)
'I was…WRONG!' thought Mayumi with a big sweat drop.
Currently Kareha was showing Mayumi a set of underwear. However in the heterochromia girl's option, it barely qualifies as underwear!
"Come on Mayumi-san, it's would look good on you!" said the blond goddess with a smile.
Mayumi looked at the thing again. It was pure white with little roses covering it, but it was see thou on both the bra and panty.
"No way!" cried out Mayumi with both hands in an x.
"Why not, Mayumi-san"
"I don't do see-thou! I trying to get Naruto's attention not make him die of blood loss or me of embarrassment!" replied Mayumi with a red face.
Okay she wasn't sure about Naruto's reaction on her being seen in it, but for sure. She didn't want to wear that thing publicly!
"Aw, I thought it was so cute," muttered Kareha sadly.
"Why don't you try it on then," said Mayumi flatly to the goddess.
Kareha brightened at the statement. "Good idea Mayumi-san!"
After that was said, Kareha run into the dressing room. About a minute later, Kareha opened the curtain.
"What you think?" asked Kareha with a wink.
The rest of Kareha's friends blushed at the site. It helped show off the goddess curves and lightly colored skin. However it barely covered her private parts.
"Darn, is that for your boyfriend Kareha-san?" asked Kikyou while rubbing her chin slyly.
Kareha shook her head sadly. "I don't have on yet Kikyou-san, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared."
The rest of the girls nodded at the goddess wisdom. Kareha closed the curtain to change back into her clothes. The others started looking for other choices.
"What about this one Mayumi-chan?" Sia asked Mayumi while showing one.
Mayumi looked at set of lite orange colored with fills underwear.
"I don't think orange is my color, how about this one?" Mayumi asked while showing one to her friend.
Sia gave a flat look at seeing it.
"You're going with boy shorts Mayumi-chan" Sia replied flatly at seeing the blue and white polka doted panty.
Mayumi nodded. Sia slapped a hand on her face.
"Mayumi-chan, that's not sexy enough," said Sia in exasperation.
Mayumi slumped at the goddess reply.
"Excuse me for going tomboyish," muttered Mayumi flatly.
They continued looking and finally found something.
"I think those would work," said Sia while rubbing her chin.
There were nods of agreement.
"Okay, I'll take those along with this," said Mayumi picking them up with her boy shorts.
Kikyou and Sia looked flatly at the heterochromia girl's choice.
"Oh come on! I have plenty of money to buy them also, so there!" Mayumi shot back with steel.
The two nodded at the statement while backing up slowly. Nerine and Kareha sweat dropped at Mayumi's defiance. Suddenly Sia looked over to part of the store and smirked at site.
"Hey Kikyou," said Sia to get her sister's attention.
Kikyou looked at Sia confused. Sia only pointed over to the spot. Kikyou also smirked at what her sister pointed to.
"Oh wanting to have a little surprise for Rin," said Kikyou slyly at her sister.
Sia nodded.
"Oh right then, come on Nerine!" said Kikyou reaching for her cousin.
"Huh, what?" asked the long haired demon confused.
Her two cousins pointed to the section of the store, at seeing it. Nerine blushed.
"Are you sure about that?" asked Nerine softly.
Sia nodded. "Why not, you do want only Rin-kun to see it," replied Sia slyly.
Nerine nodded slowly, she would love have to be alone with Rin-sama. Only wearing that piece and what can follow. Nerine face got even redder at the thought.
"You think so to Nerine?" asked Kikyou while lightly jabbing her cousin in ribs.
Nerine could only nod while covering her face.
"In that case, let's go!" cried out Sia with a fist raised.
Mayumi watched the trio of girls leave for that section with a sweat drop.
'I don't know whether to be jealous or feel sorry for Rin?' thought Mayumi.
"Ma, Ma," said Kaerha in her dream mode at the site.
Mayumi sighed at this and started walking to the counter.
After a minute, Mayumi finished with paying for her clothes. Mayumi looked over to see the rest of her group, each now looking for something to get.
"I'm going now," Mayumi called out the group.
"Okay Mayumi-san, take care," replied Kareha while looking a different set of underwear.
"We'll see you later Mayumi-chan," said Sia for the rest of her group.
Both Nerine and Kikyou were too busy looking to notice Mayumi.
Mayumi waved and left the store.
'Alright then, time to go home. After that, time to call Naruto,' thought Mayumi with a smirk.
Before they left yesterday, Naruto said he wanted certain information. Mayumi had easily gathered it and now had to give to her secret crush.
'Just like the old days,' thought Mayumi with deviousness while walking.
(The next day-Verbena Academy)
"What in the name of Kami happened here?!" asked Sia with a big sweat drop.
She wasn't alone with having one Kikyou, Nerine, and Primula shared it. Surprisingly, Kaede didn't have one.
"Kaede-san, why are you so calm?" asked Nerine nervously, at seeing Kaede's composure.
"I've seen this before."
"You have seen this before!" cried out Kikyou in shock.
Kaede nodded. "This was like the last time Naruto-kun declared a prank war," Kaede replied calmly.
The group of shocked girls looked back at the…warzone. Various male students were on the ground in pain. Some were tied up with a reddish glop.
"WHY ARE ALL THE RESTROOMS FULL!" cried out a voice from the school in pain.
The girls sweat dropped at the cry.
"That damn fox thinks he's so smart. We'll show him, won't we," muttered a male voice to close the girls.
Curiously they looked to see a guy. The person of interest was dressed like a soldier, holding onto a rifle with desperation.
"Yes, we'll stop him! Just the two of us, I only need you," said the man while patting the rifle.
The group of girls slowly back away from the seemly crazy individual.
*Click*
"Huh?"
*SLAT*
"NOOO, CURSE YOU FOX!" cried out the person in rage.
He was now hanging in the air; the rifle released a substance that stuck to everything around it.
"Are you saying, Naruto-san did this?" asked a nervous Nerine.
"Yes Nerine-chan, if want to make sure," Kaede pointed to a piece of paper. "Take a look at that."
Curiously Nerine, along with the others looked. To see the paper with Naruto's face with it while making a peace sign.
"Oh Kami, what is he?" said Sia in shock.
This was a warzone and it was only done by one person.
"Didn't we tell you? That he was a one man pranking machine," said a female voice close to the group.
The turned to see, it was Mayumi dressed for school, and holding onto her camera.
Nerine, Kikyou, Sia, and Primula could only nod dumbly at this. They did say that.
"Right, but I didn't think. He could do this much damage!" said Kikyou shocked.
"Well now you know," replied Mayumi flatly.
Kikyou sweat dropped. Mayumi started walking to the school while snapping photos of the carnage.
'Typical Mayumi-chan capturing any kind event that happens, however this presents an opportunely,' thought Sia with a smirk.
The group went on to start the school day.
(Later- Verbena Academy rooftop)
Naruto looked over a couple of cans close-by, with his lunch by his side.
"I see your still busy Naruto," said Mayumi holding on to her lunch.
"Your beta Mayumi, I'm at war right now. Thanks for the info," replied Naruto looking at the girl with a smile.
Mayumi returned the smile. "Please, it was easy to get it."
"So Mayumi-chan is your spy Naruto-kun," said Sia walking onto the roof with her friends.
Naruto nodded. "Trust me; Mayumi is pretty good at collecting information."
There were nods at the statement. The heterochromia girl smirked at the praise.
"That's no lie," replied Mayumi with her hand on hips.
Sia sat close to Naruto and looked at him seriously.
"Can you make me you're apprentice?" asked the goddess dead serious.
Naruto's eyes widened in shock at the request, even the others looked shocked.
"What, why do you want to be my apprentice in what exactly?" asked the blond ninja.
"In the art of pranking," answered Sia.
Her friends looked shocked at Sia wanting to learn pranking from Naruto.
"But why Sia?!" asked Kikyou to her sister confused.
"Think about Kikyou," Sia pointed a finger up and looked at Kikyou. "From what we've seen, Naruto-kun's pranking. Is a more effective approach to stop our fan clubs than our usual methods?"
"You have a point Sia," replied the goddess with an evil smirk.
"Kikyou-chan, Sia-chan," muttered Nerine in fear at the two's act.
Even Rin, Itsuki, and Primula looked scared.
"So can you teach Naruto-kun?" asked Sia with pleading eyes.
Naruto sweat dropped at the goddess request, but liked the idea.
'Why not, I haven't had an apprentice for pranking!' thought Naruto with deviousness.
He really couldn't teach any more to that little brat.
"Okay I'll teach you, but be warned," said a dead serious Naruto.
The two sisters nodded with determination.
"The art of pranking is not easy, you have to plan, and be prepared for anything. One little slip up can cost you," said Naruto with steel.
"Roger that Naruto-sensei!" said Sia with a salute.
Kikyou nodded ready for the trials ahead.
"I don't know if I should be happy or have sympathy to the clubs," said Rin with a sweat drop.
Even though those two weren't the brightest in school work, they still were very clever.
"I start praying for the clubs sanely. One prankster is enough, but three. They'll be scarred for life," replied Itsuki flatly.
Rin could nod at this.
"Ma, ma everyone is so lively today," said a female voice from the roofs entrance.
Every turned to see Kareha dressed in her green dress.
"Kareha-san!" cried out Rin shock at seeing her.
Everyone else also looked shocked at seeing her.
"Why are you here?! Don't you have classes?!" asked an equally shocked Nerine.
"Not today. So I wanted to see how everyone was doing, along with Mayumi-san's project," replied the blond goddess with a spotlight above her.
The group of young woman sweat dropped at hearing this, same old Kareha.
Naruto tilted his head at hearing this. Mayumi rushed over the blond goddess and dragged her over to where. Naruto couldn't hear them.
"What are you doing, by saying that?!" asked Mayumi with rage.
"Sorry Mayumi-san, I just couldn't help it. How is it going anyway?" asked Kareha with a sweat drop.
Mayumi sighed. "It's a still to early for that right now…I think."
Kareha tilted her head at the answer.
"Excuse me," said a voice from the rooftop.
Everyone turned to see a male student.
"Yes?" asked Rin reserved.
This might be one of club members.
"I'm looking for Midoriba-san?" he asked.
"I'm here," called out Itsuki confused.
"Great, you help me with the equipment," replied the teen with a flatly.
"Huh?" asked the glasses wearing boy lost.
"You said you'll help with tidying up the locker room," he answered with a flat tone.
Itsuki rubbed his chin thinking and stiffened. He just remembered agreeing to something while talking to a girl.
"Your right, I did promise that," he looked at his friends. "I'll see you later guys."
They nodded at Itsuki's statement and watched him leave.
"They must have asked when he was talking to a girl," said Mayumi flatly while walking toward her friends.
Everyone else sweat dropped, that seemed true.
"Are you going to stay for lunch Kareha-san?" asked Nerine while taking a sit by Rin.
Kareha sadly shook her head. "I'm sorry, but no. I just want to visit for a short time, so I'll be leaving," replied the goddess sadly.
"Okay, we'll see you later Kareha-san," said Sia with a wave.
Everyone else said there goodbye to the blond. Near the exit, Kareha realized she was getting thirsty.
'I don't think Naruto-san would mind if I have one,' thought Kareha spying cans of drinks by him.
It seemed they were in a deep discussion. She made one of the cans float to her hand and grabbed it. Kareha walked off.
"So Naruto-sensei, what are those cans" asked Sia pointing to them.
"Oh those, they are fill with an itching glob," Naruto answered.
Sia nodded at hearing the answer.
(With Kareha)
"Ma, it's nice seeing everything again," said Kareha in wonder at seeing everything.
Even if it's only been about a couple of months, it felt longer. She also went into her dream mode, at the thought of Naruto and Mayumi getting together.
'I wonder if what we did for Mayumi-san helped. We did choose a couple of cute ones,' thought the blond goddess with a giggle.
She brought up the can she was carrying.
'Well time for a cool drink,' thought Kareha about to open it.
*Spat*
"What!"
She was now covered in some kind of red glob.
"I guess this is one of Naruto-san's pranks," said Kareha in a nervous tone.
She had forgotten about that. However she started to scratch.
"Oh so itchy!" cried out Kareha while scratching.
It was only getting worse. She then saw a shower room.
"I need to use it!" cried out Kareha.
She was in such a rush, that she didn't realize it was the men's. She ran to the shower while striping. Now naked, she started to rinse it off. After a minute, it stopped.
"Ah that feels better. Next time, I better ask if it's okay to take something like that," muttered Kareha in relief.
Luckily she found a towel to dry off with. Now dried, she started to put on her underwear. It seemed to be itching free, but what about her clothes? They still had the glob on them.
"What am I going to do?" muttered the goddess sadly.
It was then she heard the door open. She then turned to the door to see Itsuki walking with towels in his arms. Both of them looked shocked at seeing each other.
'What the, am I dreaming?' thought Itsuki in disbelief at seeing the site.
If it was, it's a very nice one.
Kareha blushed at being only in her underwear. It however it turned into rage. Magic started to spark around the goddess.
Itsuki saw this and decided to do something very quickly, before he gets hurt.
"That thong complements your curves very nicely," said Itsuki.
"Huh?" said Kareha now lost.
It was true; her thong was a lite pink with a laced waist. It had a floral print on it and she had a matching bra, both were a little see-thou. Kareha blushed at hearing that it helped with her curves.
"You think so," said Kareha reserved.
Itsuki nodded. At seeing this Kareha squealed in delight.
"I know this one was right, when I bought it!" cried out the goddess in joy.
"I say it does," replied Itsuki with relief.
He just dodged a bullet. However he turned to give Kareha some privately.
"Why you are in the men's shower room?" he asked.
"Oh I didn't know it was the men's. The reason my being here is because opening one of Naruto-san's pranks," answered Kareha while laughing nervously.
Itsuki could only sweat drop at this. You do not want to take anything of Naruto's, unless you know what it is.
"Well there are some PE clothes you could use over there," said Itsuki while pointing to them.
"Thank you," said Kareha with a nod while going after them.
She found them and dressed in them. They were a little big, but will do the job.
"Thank you Midoriba-san," said Kareha to the young man.
"Not a problem. Just be careful about taking Naruto's things," replied a nervous Itsuki, now looking at the goddess.
"I'll remember that, but how am I going to return the clothes?" asked Kareha nervously.
"I'll can returned them if want," replied Itsuki.
"You will!" said the goddess with joy.
"Yep, for beautiful lady it would be my pleasure," said Itsuki with a suave tone.
Kareha blushed at the teens antics, but appreciated the offer.
"Thank you, I'll give them to you later Midoriba-san," said Kareha with a smile.
Itsuki nodded. Kareha walked off to go home.
'Well that went great, time to finish,' thought Itsuki with a sigh.
Kareha hummed while walking, and thought about the recent events. Rin and Asa break up earlier in the year, Naruto's return along with Mayumi wanting to date the blond.
'I hope those two get together. There is a spark, I sense there,' thought the blond goddess with a giggle.
From all the time observing the two, there was some kind of tension. However it's hard to say if it will last. There are too many factors to count, Mayumi's reluctance, and Naruto's own.
Kareha sighed. 'I hope things work out for them and maybe me if lucky,' thought the goddess sadly while walking home.
Everyone seemed to be finding someone to date, but her.
(Later end of school)
Currently Naruto absence mindedly put his shoes on. Lost in thought about a certain heterochromia girl, he could only sigh at them.
The way she could smile at him so freely, her laugh, and accepting of him for him. All of it drove the blond crazy.
The words that Itsuki said came back to him.
"I agree with that. However Naruto isn't going to find out anything, by staying on the sidelines."
After the study date, he thought long and hard about it. There was only one way to find out!
Naruto started looking for Mayumi. He found her at the schools exit.
"Mayumi, can you wait up?" Naruto called out to the girl.
Mayumi stopped to see it was Naruto; she nodded and waited for the blond.
Naruto walked up to the Mayumi with a serious expression. Mayumi became nervous at this.
'What is with that look…no it CAN'T BE!' thought Mayumi with a blush.
Naruto took a deep breath and steeled himself.
"Y-yes Naruto?" asked a nervous Mayumi.
'Please let it be good, let it be GOOD!' were Mayumi's thoughts.
"I was wondering if you're free this Saturday?" asked Naruto as calmly as he could.
"I'm free this Saturday, do you want anyone else to join us?" asked Mayumi.
She hoped it was only them.
"No one else, just us two," replied the ninja.
"Y-y-you mean?!" said Mayumi in shock.
Naruto nodded. "That's right; I want to have a date with you Mayumi."
Mayumi's jaw dropped in disbelief. It seemed that Naruto took the lead in this.
To be continued.
A/N Ah finally done with this one. Thank you to everyone who loves this story. To Tear-Stained-Book have no worries. This will not be a Naruto/narutoverse girl or a Naruto/Harem. I didn't want that kind of story with fic. Any comments, reviews most welcome, Intel next time.
