Crap! I've been gone for sooooooo long! School's out, but me, being the "over achieving" student I am, have random dates to go work on a summer assignment. Sigh, and to top it off, I am packed and ready, just waiting for a house to open up. I guess I'll do the ceremony in her journal because I got no reviews saying you wanted it! Oh, and there is some KakaIru in this, to be clear, if you don't like Slash, I will not be warning you when it arrives.

I'm on the road for the majority of the writing of this, so if it seems...choppy in the writing style, its because I was writing this on in off for two weeks. Hope you enjoy it anyway.

Oh, before you start, how would you feel if I delete the Original FGTBAB, and combining all the chapters of this one? Or at least combining some. REVIEW!

Just thought of this, do you spell it Jonin in America? Or is it Jounin? My Japanese class had an argument online over this! Its spelled, using romanji, Jyo-o-nin, the extended vowel is represented by an "u", so Jounin, but people tell me is Jonin? Which way do you like it?

Chapter 11- Almost there!

April 13

Shikamaru is bad at subtlety.

Flustered but Joyous Fox

April 14

Today, after the Graduation, Eagle, Ox and I went to the local bar, Samurai-Osake, and saw Kakashi staring at Iruka. Ox went over, and threatened Kakashi's "man jewels" what ever that means, and pushed him towards to Iruka. Kakashi, being the man he is, walked up to Iruka and kissed him...And then Iruka squealed and smacked him. Kakashi was devastated and ran home and we had Anko go get him.

The ANBU have been warning me of the dangers of being on such an involving mission, and that if it becomes to difficult, I will be replaced. I know for a fact that it came from up higher, maybe even the ROOTS. Its to early to tell, but I think I'm being watched.

In other news, Shikamaru wrote a poem for me, and it was horrible but so sweet! Here it is,

Brighter eyes,

than all the skies.

Smoothest hair,

than the clearest air.

Softest skin,

How could I win,

this beautiful prize,

loveliest thing,

I've seen

with my laziest eyes.

Isn't the lamest thing? But... I think, its so... I don't know...sweet?

However, we have less than 21 days until graduation, then Shikamaru and I will be separated...

I sighed, walking into the room. We have less than 20 days left, before we have the test to see if we're are ninja material. I have hope for the teams, but they don't seem to have hope, and that is very downing. Walking over to Shikamaru, I smile sadly at him before sitting next to him. He stared at me, before scooting over. I sat, looking around nervously. People were looking discreetly looking at us, still not used to me sitting next to Shikamaru. Shikamaru smiled at me, before turning and laying his head in my lap. I squeaked, before blushing as everyone gasped before whisper quickly.

"Shi...Shika! What are you doing!" I was bright red, still not used to the abundant contact Shikamaru needed.

"Resting...Your lap is the most comfortable pillow I've every had." Shikamaru mumbled. I was still blushing, but smiled down at him anyway.

Iruka-san walked to the front of the classroom. Everyone turned towards him, voice dying off in a dull murmur. "Hello class, you are all almost full shinobi. I understand that you are all sad and nervous of the upcoming final exam, but don't worry. I have the utmost confidence in your abilities. I will miss every single one of you, our 4 years together have been amazing, and while your time at the academy is over, you still will learn from your team leaders." Iruka sniffled slightly, the emotion getting to him. He coughed and turned around. We saw him breathe in and out a few times. He quickly tuned back around.

His face was sad, but happy. "And..sniff...I hope you always remember these old teachers and come back often." Tears were prickling at Iruka's eyes and some of the girls from the class ran to the front to hug him.

I frowned, feeling the sting of tears too. Disgusted, I turned and faced the window. Shikamaru shuffled around and buried his face in my lower stomach. "Calm down, babe. It's our last month, and everyone is emotional. But, he's right. Soon we'll be separated." I felt Shikamaru grip me, and rub his face on my blouse.

"I want... you to know...That..."I was mumbling, embarrassed at my thoughts. I felt a lot for Shikamaru, but was it love?

"Yeah?" Shikamaru looked up at me. His eyes were red, and his lips bruised from worry.

I stared at him and opened my mouth, "I...!" Quickly, the atmosphere changed. Looking around quickly, I turned to Iruka. He was tense, and had a worried look. While he was just a Chunin, he had the skills and power of a Jounin.

"Class, defensive maneuver 2A4." Iruka commanded, walking over to the class closet. He pushed a few buttons, and soon three instructors ran in. We were all quickly heading to the back of the class, the hidden wall opening up. I stayed behind staring at Iruka.

"What is the threat?" I asked, Shikamaru tense and looking out the window. I looked over too, and saw ANBU rushing passed, all armed.

"An unidentified ninja has stolen three scrolls from the Hokage." The unnamed instructors replied.

"Class, get into the room now. We don't know the threat level yet. He shooed us into the room. It was a tight fit but with enough room to breath. Shikamaru pulled me to an unoccupied corner, the dark room masking us.

"You know..." He whispered in my ear. "When I thought I'd get the chance to be in a dark room with you, I expected a lot more privacy." He kissed the back of my neck, a grin formed there to show his joking manner.

"Shikamaru!" I whispered back harshly. His arms were around my waist, and his pinky slipped lower, causing me to jerk away.

"Sorry. I didn't..." He blushed, his innocent intentions were pulled out. He pulled me back, and kissed me passionately.

"Who the hell is making out in here! This is not the place nor the time!" A voice hissed.

"Eww! Is it Shikamaru and his girlfriend?" Another replied.

"No, their too lazy to that."

"And they have more tact than that, too"

Shikamaru was softly laughing into my neck, shaking rapidly.

However, we have less than 21 days until graduation, then Shikamaru and I will be separated...

Shikamaru is an idiot.

Annoyed, in love, fox.

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April 15

I though I should tell you what happened. Its around 3 in the morning, and I want to document the past day. After we left the hidden room, we found out that Mizuki, an unimportant teacher, had stolen the scrolls. He was a traitor and a thief. He had planned to do it after the exam, but cracked. Ibiki, our top interrogator, had him weeping in minutes.

The deal with Kakashi and Iruka has gotten better...real better. After walking into the store, I saw them talking. Kakashi was blushing, and Iruka looked stern. However, he then smiled, and kissed him. Kakashi let out a shout, picked up Iruka and 'poof-ed' out the store. I think their gonna be okay.

Sleepy, satisfied fox.

So how was it? It was longer than most my chapters, huh! Anyway, I hope you read the AN at the top, it has questions that will help me write a better story for you! I have no idea when the next chapter will be out, but we are about to pick up speed! I hope you will continue to stick around!

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