Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, it belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I only own the plot.
I'm debating as to whether I should start another naruto story…I have a two stories in mind…One has Tenten as the main character and the other one has Hinata…One is going to be funny while the other one is going to be action (as a challenge to myself…since I can't write fight scenes)…And of course, my favourite Shikamaru and Temari will be the main-side characters…decisions decisions lol
I'm doing crazy things again…I'm staying up late during school days to write fanfiction. I think my life revolved around it a little too much. I'm so screwed…
Once again…beware of bad grammar…not a 100 percent on the right set of mind…it's late….
Operation: Hunt Shikamaru Down!- Chapter 9
Thinking back, Shikamaru often wondered if this incident was the turning point of his life. If it wasn't because of this, then even with that brain of his, he was not able to find an answer…
As to what happened between Temari and him.
Their relationship was about to change…forever…
His life, after this, would change so drastically that what happened before this seemed to have taken place centuries ago.
Before, Temari…
…Was neither his enemy nor friend.
She wasn't an enemy because she was only following her orders during the time of the Chunnin exam. Therefore, it wouldn't make sense to hold a grudge on someone who was only doing what she was asked to do. However, she wasn't his friend either…sure, she had saved his life a few times for the past two years…but who would call someone who had constantly threatened to kill you a friend?
No matter what, Temari was not a woman who one could dismiss easily.
Shikamaru had noticed her even before the Chuunin written exam. They were in one of the main streets of Konoha. At that time, she was walking down the street with her two brothers. He was with Chouji and Ino, heading toward their usual Korean BBQ place. They were walking in opposite directions, meaning they were face-to-face, and coming closer and closer to each other.
She was wearing her usual clothes, carrying that big fan of hers. Her eyes were looking around, as if she was taunting, daring anyone to pick a fight with her. At that time, Shikamaru considered her as a stuck-up bitch. However, as he started to know her, he found out that it was almost her nature to put up a tough facet. She did that all the time, especially when she was talking to strangers or entering an unknown territory.
Once you know her well enough though, you could finally see her true nature…which was an arrogant, dominating, complaining… (and the list goes on)….kunoichi.
Not much difference from his first observation huh?
After all, Shikamaru wasn't called a genius for nothing.
Anyway, for someone like him to 'notice' someone other than his friend says something. It was because it required extra energy to actually look at someone.
Or it could be the fact that he was actually curious as to why the hell were foreign shinobi in Konoha…who knows…
He saw her again at the first battle arena when she was fighting with Tenten. After witnessing the battle, he even remembered himself praying to whoever that was up there to avoid being paired up with her.
Well…come to think of it…it seemed that gods had a history of ignoring his pleads.
Then again, things might have turned out differently if he hadn't fought with Temari that day. Because of the fight, one thing led to another and another thing led to some other crap and then everything combined and led Temari and him in this situation with the Sound-nin.
Ah, yes, the situation with the Sound-nin.
Recapping as to what had happened…
He, Shikamaru, a handsome and smart passer-by, was forced to take the role of 'hero' when the 'mistress-in-distress', Temari, was found injured, unconscious (and naked) in one of the alleys.
Blah blah blah… other shit happened (for instance, his arm).
And now, the Sound-nin was about to stab him with the katana (positive thoughts huh).
Suddenly, Temari decided that it was time for her to shine and wrapped her arms around his neck…
Even years after this incident, his friends would laugh at him, questioning his sexual-orientation when they found out he didn't take advantage of her during that time.
And his usual response to this would be: 'Take advantage of Temari? Are you mad? Do you have a death wish?'
Also, he was having some technical difficulties remember?
He was kind of missing one of his arms right now. PLUS, his wound was bleeding like a river…that ought to count for something right?
Besides…just how much 'advantage' do his friends want him to take anyway?
After all, there was the towel incident. Shikamaru doubted anyone could see Temari in a more 'thoroughly' manner than he did. He swore that he only 'analyzed' for a few seconds to ensure she wasn't injured badly, not that he was shocked that Temari actually had a nice breasts, cute bellybutton… (cough) a dynamite body (cough).
No…those perverted stuff was Kiba's way of thinking…definitely not his. No, what he did was strictly for business…(cough)
Also, currently, her body was pressed right out against his. Meaning…no, he wouldn't go on describing that…once again…it was Kiba's line of thinking.
So, once again, how much more of Temari do his friends want him to take advantage of?
Now, back to the real business…
At first, Shikamaru thought that she was going to sacrifice her life in order to protect him, that she considered him important enough to place his life over hers…After all, he did try to save her…although he'd failed; the most important thing was that he did.
"Storm Gust." She whispered in his ears.
Not that her warm breath sent shivers up his spine…
Shikamaru couldn't help but to feel disappointed…
Who ever wrote in those damn romance novels where the female character would sacrifice themselves for her lover were lying!
Not that he read romance novels in the first place…really…And not that he was Temari's lover…But still…
Not that he wishes Temari to die… But it wouldn't hurt knowing you have someone who is willing to die for you…
A large rumbling sound could be heard, the ground was actually shaking. A few small rubbles around them were lifted off from the ground. Then it was as if they were in the eye of a tornado, a circular wind barrier was erected before Shikamaru's eyes. It surrounded Temari and him completely.
Temari wrapped her arms tighter around him and buried her face at his chest as the wind blew harshly against them. (Take advantage of her huh?) The wind was strong. It was so strong that his vest was actually being pulled upwards.
Not to mention Temari's wet hair was constantly whipping at his face. It was really painful…he wondered if Temari was doing it on purpose…
Anyway, it felt like forever before the wind barrier was finally dispersed.
There was a large deep circular crater around Temari and him. The Sound-nin was nowhere in sight. Not that Shikamaru was surprised or anything. With the amount of power the jutsu had, if the Sound-nin was caught in the middle of it, he had probably been propelled upward into outer space…not that Shikamaru was complaining or anything about it.
At least the man was finally out of his sight…he was sure an eyesore for Shikamaru…
Did he mention how much he hated that man?
Then he realized something else was also missing…
"My arm Temari! Where the hell is my arm?"
Well, this is the end of the chapter. So…will Shikamaru ever be able to find his arm again? Will Temari find out what Shikamaru's line of thinking during the incident? Will she kill him once she does? Read the next chapter to find out!
ShenLi: (shy) I'm happy that you like the story ;p Thanks for reviewing!
GinTsuki: Thanks for the review. I'm glad that you like the main characters lol. After all, Temari and Shikmaru are just too fun to write lol. I Hope you like this chapter.
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Fantastical Queen Ebony Black: lol, actually I'd never watch Kill Bill 1 or 2. I don't know, the impression I got from the movie is that it's really bloody and stuff…but I'd also heard that it's pretty good…maybe I should go check it out sometime huh ;p Thanks for reviewing!
Esther: I'm really sorry for spelling your name wrong! Please forgive me! Actually, Temari isn't really happy to See Shikamaru dead. It's just that it takes effort to save him and she was just thinking as to whether it's worth it or not…Basically, Temari's thinking along the lines that she doesn't have to rescue him. I supposed I wasn't able to get that point across good enough...Thanks for reviewing! I promise I'll …fix his arm soon…once somebody finds it…
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Deidara's fan((secretseven)): lol yup I love this pairing really. I wish I could get her to make out with him right there…but then I would get my ass kicked by everyone (sigh)…another time…
