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Naruto was jarred awake by the ringing of the phone. Pushing her wild fall of hair out of her eyes, she reached for the handset and pushed the talk button.

"What?!" she groused into the handset.

"Is that any way to greet you favorite uncle?" Iruka's cheerful voice grated along her nerves. People that cheerful were so annoying it made the rest of the more human people want to strangle them with their rose colored glasses.

"It is when its," she glanced at the clock, "FIVE IN THE FREAKING MORNING!"

"Oh, sorry, I forgot the time difference." He didn't sound at all apologetic.

"So what do I owe the pleasure of your early phone call to?" she asked with all the sarcasm she could muster into her voice, which wasn't much considering that the sun hadn't even gotten out of bed yet.

"Well," she heard the sigh and braced for the question, "I'm wondering when you're going to come home?"

Naruto heard the thread of loneliness in her uncle's voice and felt the shard called guilt dig a little deeper.

"I'm not sure, Uncle," she said. She threw back the blankets, sitting up. She knew that she wouldn't be able to go back to sleep.

"Kiba and Hinata are asking if you're going to be home for the wedding." It was a low blow and her uncle knew it. He wasn't pulling his punches.

"I know, Neji's phone calls have become a daily ritual."

"Naruto, it's time to come home." He firmed his voice and gave the command with every expectation that Naruto would follow it.

Naruto hung up and reached for her pants, slipping them on and replacing the sleep shirt with a baby doll T.

She padded softly out to the living room and switched on the computer. As she sat down to get to work, she picked up the wedding invitation. She studied the picture of Hinata as she looked up at her groom, the love she felt writing clearly across her delicate features. Kiba was wearing a similar expression looking down at his bride.

She missed her friends, being able to laugh together, playing around with them. She missed Kiba's energetic antics and is irreverence in the face of seriousness. She longed to hear Neji's advice as he tried to suppress their antics and keep control over situations that had already been lost to control. She wanted to see Hinata's joy at marrying Kiba. She even missed Sakura's concern and her rivalry with Ino. She wanted to go to the best restaurant in town with Chouji and have a bowl of stir-fry. She had even grown fond of Shikamaru's lazy energy with life. Shino, Ten Ten, Lee, Gaara and even Konohamaru, Moegi, and Udon.

She read the words that were printed in silver leaf, brushed a thumb across them. She could call the airport today and be in Konoha by tomorrow morning. Uncle Iruka was right; it's time to go home.

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"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Hyuga," Sasuke said as he shook the man's hand. He received a polite smile in return. Sasuke had actually asked the man for the invite with the implication that in return Uchiha Industries would begin supplying the man with business. Hyuga hadn't asked why Sasuke wanted the invite but had been willing to exchange the favor for the business.

"Thank you for coming, Sasuke," Hyuga replied. "I hope that you enjoy the festivities."

Sasuke smiled before moving to a table in a darkened corner. He had caught Hinata briefly in passing and had extended his congratulations. She had thanked him but hadn't recognized him in the slightest which was to Sasuke's benefit. He knew that if Kiba knew he was here then he would abruptly not be, having been literally kicked to the curb or further.

He watched the proceedings with mild interest his eyes scanning the crowd. The couple lovingly cut their wedding cake, feeding it to each other without the traditional shoving of the sticky mess into each others faces. Then he watched as both bride and groom quickly covered the rest of the traditions, throwing the bouquet, then the garter.

There had been a dinner earlier for the guests and family which Sasuke had skipped, he was sure that he would have been seen. He noticed that most of the older people were absent leaving only the younger crowd to their activities.

There was a stage set up where a band was tuning their instruments and getting ready for the main celebration. They seemed vaguely familiar but he couldn't place where he had seen them. One of the bands broke off from the group and approached Neji. He whispered in his ear for a second and received a grin for his effort. Neji took the stage and was handed a mic. He cleared his throat gaining everyone's attention. He grinned widely at the couple.

"Kiba, I want to congratulate you on your nuptials, and Hinata, I apologize that you're getting a dog for a husband. I tried to housebreak him but it didn't stick." There was a round of laughter. "I didn't do the whole speech earlier because I was waiting for this moment. You've been my best friend for forever and…well, I'm so happy for you. I wish you and Hinata the best for you future together and I have gotten you a little gift for your wedding day."

Kiba grinned back then kissed his wife quickly.

"Alright, alright save that for your honeymoon or you're gonna miss this gift and I won't be responsible for the consequences if that happens." Neji grinned as he motioned for the lights. They dimmed leaving a mild twilight with the main focus of the stage. Neji stepped back and handed the mic to a shadow that was just out of range of the stage.

He watched as Hinata leaned closer to Kiba as the music started. A young man in the group took up a mic.

"Would the bride and groom step to the middle of the floor for their first dance together as husband and wife."

The couple did as asked and turned into each others arms eyes glowing at each other. The sweet tones of Bryan Adams' Everything I Do (I Do It for You) filled the night air and the first line was sung by a low slightly husky voice.

Sasuke nearly came out of his seat but was able to restrain himself, barely as Naruto stepped into the light.

Hinata squealed and left a stunned Kiba in the middle of the dance floor to run to the slight woman and throw her arms around her. Kiba swallowed a couple of times then walked over to the stage. He pulled Naruto out of Hinata's arms and into his own for a tight bear hug. The music continued to play.

She smiled brilliantly at Neji over Kiba's shoulder and then swiped a hand across her face to catch the tears that were falling.

"GOD DAMN IT, NARUTO!" Kiba roared as he took her arms and pushed her back. "You could have told me that you were coming!"

"And ruin your wedding present, besides I wasn't sure if my plane was going to make it in time. Stupid airports and their delays because of rain. On of my layovers was having a freaking hurricane so I had to get a different flight. Needless to say I nearly had to fly all the way around the globe just to get here." Naruto turned and hugged Neji who had come up behind them.

"Alright people lets have a redo, because the couple need to have their dance together," Naruto shouted after a few minutes of being greeted by old friends. "Let's save the reunion until after the wedding."

The band restarted the song as Naruto took up the mic again. They ran through several songs while people gather in the floor and danced together. Then the band started playing 'Pocket full of Sunshine."

"Ladies!" Naruto shouted to the gathering, "it's time to strut you stuff for the men." She laughed and motioned for them to line up across from the guys.

The women swung into a rambunctious, seductive line dance for the men and literally 'strutted' their stuff. Hinata was front and center and every time she swung her hips Kiba would howl, much to everyone's delight and amusement Hinata was tuning into a bright red tomato.

After that the band broke into 'Save a horse ride a cowboy' to which the men replaced the women and rode out the song. Hinata returned the favor making Kiba laugh and blush also, which was even more amusing.

After a time the group took a break and Sasuke stood. Maneuvering his way through the crowd he approached the stage where Naruto was speaking with the young man who had announced the first dance.

Neji and Kiba were the first to see him and moved to intercept. Neji's face was closed and impassive as her studied the man before him. Kiba wasn't so cold.

"Look what the cat dug up, a dead rat," he snarled and folded his arms across his chest.

"Looks that way, Kiba," Neji replied in a frosty voice. "Think Hinata will mind?" The two looked at each other in silent communication.

"Doubt it she'd want to help tear his nuts off."

"What are you doing here, Uchiha?" Neji finally addressed him.

"Attending the Hyuga's daughter's wedding." Sasuke lifted his chin and copied Kiba's blatant suggestion that he was going to be immovable.

"Who invited you?" Neji asked, his jaw clenching in suppressed anger.

"Hiashi Hyuga." Hiashi was the head of the family and also Hinata's father.

"Do you have the invite?"

Sasuke lifted a brow then dug into the front pocket of his tuxedo jacket he held out the invitation to Neji. Neji took the card and studied it before tearing it in two; he handed the halves back to Sasuke.

"Now you're officially uninvited."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes at the man and pushed the torn invitation back into his pocket. "I need to talk to Naruto, it's urgent, and I came here hoping to get that opportunity."

Violence burned in Neji's eyes now instead of the ice from earlier.

"I should rip your balls off. How dare you even speak her name?" His hands fisted at his side as he fought not to do just that. He didn't want to create a scene at Hinata's wedding but he didn't know if he would be able to restrain himself much longer. Kiba was fighting for the same control, and losing because he was nearly foaming.

"She didn't deserve what you did to her," Kiba bit out.

"If you won't let me talk to her, then would you give her a message?" Sasuke asked impassively, ignoring the rage both men were showing.

"YOU GOD DAMNED MOTHER…"

Sasuke didn't hear the rest of the statement. Gaara had come up silently behind him and clubbed him over the head. Before his eyes closed though, he did see a flash of bright blond hair.

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OUCH, O.O Think that hurt much. But Gaara isn't finished with him yet. Stay tuned for the next Chapter!!!

It will be release some time next June!

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