Still own nothing but the ocs. Anyone ask for a party?


Visitors

"Finally! We're here!" said a girl with pale blonde hair and pale green eyes.

"Stop your whining." Scolded a girl with black hair and hazel eyes.

"Oh stop it you two." Groaned a guy with short silver hair and teal eyes.

"Shut up Royan!"

"Touchy Kouri."

"Shikari, make them stop." Begged a girl with long dark green hair and gold eyes.

"Oh, let them be Luzia." Sighed a girl with long red hair with white ends.

"Fine Tsukiko."

They kept going until the reached the gates of Konoha.


Aiyana was waiting patiently at the gates. Every few minutes she would go and pace back and fourth. Sai watched Aiyana as she paced.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

Aiyana stopped and looked at him, not sure on what to say.

"Huh?"

"Every few minutes, you start pacing again."

"Oh. Well I…"

They heard a bunch of footsteps and looked towards the gate. Izumo and Kotetsu were questioning a group of sand nins. There were four girls and one guy. One girl with shoulder length black hair and hazel eyes was wearing a green shirt and black pants. She kept glancing up at sky. The second girl with mid-length black hair and ice blue eyes was wearing a light blue short tank top and black shorts. Every now and then she would lean towards the girl with pale blonde and pale green eyes, who was wearing red short sleeve shirt, black vest, black shorts with a kunai pack strapped to thigh, calf-high ninja shoes and whisper something in her ear. The guy with silver hair and teal eyes was wearing a red t-shirt and black pants, slightly adjusted the belt holding his swords.

"Uzumaki?" question Izumo. "Do you know Naruto?"

"Um… I don't think so." Replied the girl with long red hair with white ends and ice blue eyes. She was wearing a knee length purple dress and black fingertip less gloves.

"There's another one?" groaned the girl with long dark green hair, gold eyes and dark skin. She was wearing black shorts, tan tank top with a white mesh shirt over it and a grey overlong shirt with a hood.

"Nara? Do you know Shikamaru?"

"Unfortunately, I do." Shikari answered.

"What's going on?" Minako whispered in Aiyana's ear.

Aiyana jumped a mile at Minako's voice. She was too intent on watching the group that she didn't hear Minako approaching.

"Mina!"

"Oh shit." Minako cursed under her breath.

Sai watched with interest as the group moved towards Minako. Aiyana moved closer to Sai as the group approached.

"So Mina… how have you been?" Shikari asked.

"I've been mostly good."

"Mostly? Trouble with the boys?" Michiko teased.

"None that you care about." Minako said through gritted teeth.

"Will you be kind enough to show us where we'll be staying at?" Tsukiko asked.

"Miai!"

All eyes turned to see Shin coming towards them. Minako inwardly groaned when he arrived.

"Go away Shin." she growled.

"But Mi-"

Luzia stepped forward and rested a hand on Shin's forearm.

"Do you know where this place is?" she asked, pointing to a name on the paper.

A smile formed on Shin's face.

"Sure I do."

"Could you please show me where it is?"

Shin gave a nod as Luzia linked arms with him. Michiko liked arms with Minako and led her away. Kouri stopped in front of Aiyana. Aiyana slinked back behind Sai.

"Is this your boyfriend?" Shikari asked.

"N-no." Aiyana stammered. "He's my teammate."

Kouri smirked, bending down and glancing at Sai before locking her pale green eyes on Aiyana.

"But you like each other."

"N-no!"

"We don't?" Sai seemed confused. "I thought we were friends."

"That's not what she means-"

"Just get married already!" Kouri shouted. "You two bicker like an old married couple!"

"Wh-what?" whispered Aiyana, her face going red.

"Kouri! Shikari! Come on!" Michiko yelled.

Shikari turned to join the others when

-Smack!-

She had collided with Shikamaru.

"Troublesome woman." Shikamaru grumbled.

Shikari started to giggle.

"Nice to see you too Maru."

It took Shikamaru a moment to realize who he had bumped into.

"Kari, it's been too long."

Instead of giving him a hug, Shikari grabbed his arm.

"You have to join us."

They took off and joined the rest of the group, leaving Aiyana and Sai trying to figure out what just happened.


Hours later

Laughter could be heard coming from the Tanwen restaurant. Aiyana and Aaden and Sai followed Minako inside to meet with the others. Their jaws dropped when they saw who was there. Tsukiko was sitting next to Itachi, whispering something in his ear. A small smile formed on his face. Kouri, Shikari and Shikamaru were laughing about something. Luzia was talking animatedly with Shin.

"Why that little…"

Michiko was talking with Naruto when she looked up and saw the others.

"Mina!" Michiko called out. "Come join us!"

Minako started to turn around when she bumped into someone.

"Join us for some fun and drinks." Royan said.

Before Minako could protest, Royan had grabbed her hand and Aiyana's, dragging them off towards the table.

"Seriously Mina, loosen up." Michiko insisted as she pushed a drink towards Minako.

Minako scowled at the drink before she took a sip. Every now and then she would catch a smile from the others. Seriously, why was everyone trying to get her to loosen up?

Aiyana tried to hide between Naruto and Sai. Royan and Kouri kept asking them questions. She didn't expect to come and get grilled about boys and such.

"Here."

Aiyana stared at the drink that was set down in front of her.

"It won't bite." Royan chuckled.

"What is it?"

"Lavender strawberry tea. It will calm your nerves."

Aiyana slowly picked up the drink, eyeing Royan the whole time. She listened to Naruto and Kouri laughing.


Later on

The group slowly started to leave for the night. Sai was caring a sleepy Aiyana on his back as he followed Aaden. Tsukiko and Naruto were loudly talking as Shikamaru was sandwiched between Shikari and Kouri. Itachi had disappeared hours earlier. Michiko and Luzia were having fun dancing their way to the hotel with Shin. Royan glanced at Minako and smiled.

"It's okay Mina. We came out here because we missed you. We're not trying to anger you."

"I know..."

"I hope so. It's good to see you smiling again."

"Thanks Royan."


Authors' Chatter:

Aleka: party!

Sai: that was amusing to watch.

Theta: it seemed a little tame.

Key: you can't cause that much chaos in one night.

Aaden: you never know.

Aiyana: can I go now?

Everyone: NO!


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