Hello again everyone it's me again.First,I would like to thank Naruhina forever for his or her reviews.Second,I want to start the romance back up.As for Naruhina forever,thanks for the reviews,your're my biggest fan.
Naruto was jumping from tree to tree as they neared Konoha.
Sakura-- Yamato,what is wrong with Naruto?
Yamato-- Well...
Yamato explained everything that had happened with Itachi and the Rinne-Blade.
Neji-- Wow...that really happened (wince) huh?
Yamato-- Still hurting?
Neji-- Yes...
Sakura-- It's good he is feeling good again...(remembering the kiss) He kissed me,Neji kissed me...(blush)
Anko-- I'm sure Naruto will be fine once we get back home.
Sakura-- I hope so.
They approached Konoha.
Anko-- Here we are.
Naruto-- Yeah...
Sakura-- Umm...come on Neji.
Neji-- Alright.
Sakura took him away so Tsunade could see him.
Anko-- I have to go take of some stuff.
Yamato-- I should go check in at ANBU central.
Yamato and Anko disapeared to go about their business.Naruto was left alone in the street.
Naruto-- That thing...(remembering clone) was...me.How could something like that have...come from me?
Naruto turned and saw a large clock saying that it was high noon.
Naruto-- I won't go home just yet.
Naruto took a walk down the street to gather his thoughts.
Naruto-- How am I supposed to tell Hinata...that there is another...me...running around?
Naruto stopped when he got to the genin training ground.Naruto put his hand on one of 3 wooden pillars.
Naruto-- This place...I became a full genin here.
Naruto remembered all the things that had culminated into what had happened recently.
Naruto-- Now...there is no telling what Itachi will do to that clone of me.I guess I will find out soon enough.
Naruto walked by a pregnant woman.
Naruto-- Oh yeah...Hinata is pregnant with my child.
Naruto thought about being a parent and taking care of another life.
Naruto-- I will hold a person's life in my hands.I don't know if I'm ready for such a responsibility.Either way... I will have to face this head-on.I have to...do this.
It began to rain and Naruto ducked under a awning.
Naruto-- I should go see Hinata now...
Naruto ran under the rain until he got all the way home.Naruto stood at his door holding the key.Naruto hesitated to put it in but he put the key in and turned the lock and walked in.
Naruto-- Hinata? Hinata are you here? Honey?
Naruto searched the whole house and saw that nobody was there.
Naruto-- She must not be home right now.
Naruto toweled off and changed into some relaxing clothes.Naruto sat down at the couch and layed down.
Naruto-- I will worry about this some other time...right now...I'm so...sleepy...so...so...sleepy.
Naruto closed his eyes and went to sleep.
Elsewhere...
Sakura pulled Neji into the hospital office where Tsunade often hung out.
Sakura-- Master?
Tsunade-- What is it?
Sakura showed her Neji's condition.
Tsunade-- Oh my god,Neji!
Tsunade rushed him into the ER immediately.After 5 or 6 hours the light shut off and Tsunade walked out.
Sakura-- Master!
Tsunade-- Huh...?
Sakura-- What happened?
Tsunade-- Let's talk in my office.
They walked into the office and Tsunade sat down and took out a bottle of sake.
Sakura-- So...?
Tsunade-- Have a seat.
Sakura-- So...?
Tsunade-- I looked intensly at Neji Hyuga and saw...
Sakura-- What did you see?
Tsunade-- I found a fist mark in his back...strange though...the fist looked awfully familiar...to yours.Is there anything you want to tell me?
Sakura-- Oh that...you see...
Tsunade-- You have a explanation?
Sakura-- You see...
Tsunade-- Tell me why you smashed his guts in!
Sakura-- Itachi Uchiha...we met in combat.
Tsunade-- You fought Itachi Uchiha by yourself?
Sakura-- Not exactly...
Tsunade-- So...?
Sakura-- I was caught in a genjutsu and attacked Neji.
Tsunade-- What kind of genjutsu?
Sakura-- The bad kind.
Tsunade-- I see.
Sakura-- Did you fix him up?
Tsunade-- Yeah it was okay,he'll be perfectly fine.
Sakura-- Great!
Tsunade-- Wow,someone is excited...
Sakura-- Umm...well...of course...he's a teammate so...
Tsunade-- I think it's something else.I think you like him.
Sakura-- Umm...of course I like him,I've known him for-
Tsunade-- No,I mean you like him.
Sakura-- Shit...is it that obvious?
Tsunade-- To me it is.
Sakura sat down on the chair and put her head in her hands.
Tsunade-- Don't feel bad Sakura you just have feelings for him.
Sakura-- It just...feels weird okay?
Tsunade-- Because you never thought you would have feelings for anyone except Sasuke?
Sakura-- Umm...yeah...well...
Tsunade-- You can't hide it from me.You know I've been around the block a few times.
Sakura--Yeah I bet you have...
Tsunade-- What did you say?
Sakura-- I didn't say anything!
Tsunade-- Hmm...watch yourself,I may be your teacher but I'll still knock your ass out.
Sakura-- I remember the last time...
Tsunade-- Good...
Elsewhere...
Scout-- You failed!
Sasuke-- There were certain circumstances out of my control.
Scout-- "Certain circumstances"? What? Do I look like a idiot to you!?
Sasuke-- You said it,not me.
Scout-- Because of your failure,not only have you lost against those ninja but you will not get the information you seek.
Sasuke-- Then I'll force it out of you.Remember last time?
The scout remembered when they fought,Sasuke beat his ass down.
Scout-- Yeah,I remember but you will get nothing.
Sasuke-- Fine! I don't need your help.
Scout-- Alright then...
The scout dissapeared into a cloud of smoke.
Sasuke-- Asshole...
Suigetsu-- You sure that was alright?
Sasuke-- They can go to hell.
Karin-- We don't need them!
Suigetsu-- Brown nose...
Karin-- Suck a nut,Suigetsu!
Suigetsu-- Wanna practice on mine?
Karin-- I wouldn't put a peanut in my mouth let alone yours...
Suigetsu-- Hmm! Bitch!
Karin-- Dick!
Suigetsu-- I have a huge one,wanna see?
Karin-- I don't know what's huge for a bug but for a human...
Suigetsu-- Whore!
Karin-- For Sasuke I am.
Suigetsu-- Glad you admit it!
Karin-- Yeah what else...!?
Jugo stepped between them.
Jugo-- Enough...
Karin-- But,Jugo!
Jugo-- I said ENOUGH!
Suigetsu-- Umm...
Karim-- Eeh...
Suigetsu and Karin turned away from each other and walked away.
Sasuke-- Thanks,they were giving me a headache.
Jugo-- Me too...
Sasuke-- Hey you 2 idiots!?
Karin&Suigetsu-- What!?
Sasuke-- Come on
Suigetsu-- Whatever...
Karin-- So...what now?
Sasuke-- Are you gonna ask me that every chapter?
Karin-- Blame the writer!
Sasuke-- HEY WRITER!
Writer-- Umm...yes?
Sasuke-- Stop making her ask me stupid questions!
Writer-- I'll make her do whatever I want!
Sasuke-- Chidori!
Writer-- Haa!
Sasuke turned into a little pig.
Karin-- AAAAH!!
Writer-- Don't mess with the best!
Sasuke turned back and the writer leaves.
Jugo-- I can't believe I just imagined that! I need to stop eating those forest mushrooms!
Elsewhere...
Yamato-- Kakashi!
Kakashi-- Yes,Yamato?
Yamato--We have a...problem.
Kakashi-- What kind of problem?
Yamato-- A "Naruto" problem.
Kakashi-- What is it?
Yamato-- Try to imagine the threat of 2 Narutos
Kakashi-- What happened!? I left you and Anko in charge and you couldn't stop this?
Yamato-- I tried to stop it but Itachi Uchiha-
Kakashi-- Itachi Uchiha is involved in this?
Yamato-- Yes.
Kakashi-- Lets take this from the beggining...
Yamato took a breathe.
Yamato-- Well...as you know we were to escort Kyo Hiyozako to a museum to the village concealed in the shadows.
Kakashi-- Yes...
Yamato-- He had in possession with him...a sword with a special power.Itachi killed him...
Kakashi-- He killed him?
Yamato-- Yes...we chased him into the forest and engaged in combat.During the fight Naruto lost control over the fox and it was almost released again.I used the heavenly power but Itachi impaled Naruto on the sword before he could fully change.Something began to emerge out of his chakra were the sword struck.Another Kyuubi monster emerged so I used the heavenly power on it and it reverted back into another Naruto.
Kakashi-- Where is he?
Yamato-- We were...unable to capture him because he went with Itachi.
Kakashi-- A clone of Naruto that holds a identical Kyuubi is in the hands of Akatsuki!?
Yamato-- Yes...
Kakashi-- Great!
Yamato-- There is a chance that his powers are useless to them.There is the chance that they must have the original.
Kakashi-- The odds of that are astronomical.You know that?
Yamato-- Many things in this world happen by chance.
Kakashi-- I suppose you're right.
Yamato-- Let's pray that I am.
Kakashi-- Yeah...2 Narutos that's all that we need now.2 Kyuubi.
Yamato-- Yes and I have no idea the level control the fake Kyuubi has over the other Naruto.
Kakashi-- How is Naruto?
Yamato-- The Kyuubi fully healed him but Naruto is alittle...out of sorts
Kakashi-- I would be too but I wouldn't worry,Naruto can handle himself.
Yamato-- Yes he can.He is a fine shinobi.
Kakashi-- That he is.
Elsewhere...
Itachi-- Here...
Itachi threw the sword at Pain's feet.
Pain-- You succeeded?
Itachi-- In more areas than one...
The second Naruto followed behind him.
Pain-- You brought the Kyuubi to me as well? Very good.
Itachi-- I aim to please.
Pain-- Where is Kisame?
Itachi-- He should be here soon.
Pain-- Alright then.
Pain walked over to the second Naruto and placed his hand on his head.
Pain-- This is a copy,a clone?
Itachi-- That's what the sword does,it creates a perfect copy.
Pain-- I see...
Itachi-- What's wrong?
Pain-- I can't use him,I need the original.
Itachi-- I see...
Pain-- But maybe...
Itachi-- Hmm...
Pain-- We can use him.Listen Naruto?
2nd Naruto-- Yes?
Pain-- Would you like to one of us?
2nd Naruto--...Yes.
Pain-- Itachi,fix him up with a jacket and a ring,He is your new partner.
Itachi-- What about Kisame?
Pain-- He will work with Zetsu.
Itachi-- Alright on...Naruto.
2nd Naruto-- Alright.
Itachi led him to a large room.
Itachi-- In this room,we examine our members who have been killed and we store their items here.
2nd Naruto-- I see.
Itachi-- Here,this belonged to Kakuzu.
Itachi handed him his cloak and his ring.Naruto put on the jacket.
2nd Naruto-- Well,it fits.
Itachi-- Good.Put on the ring,when you put it on you are officially one of us.
2nd Naruto-- Which finger do I put it on?
Itachi-- Your choice.
2nd Naruto-- Whatever.
The 2nd Naruto put the ring on his left index finger.
2nd Naruto-- What now man?
Itachi-- One last thing...
2nd Naruto-- What?
Itachi slammed him into the wall.
2nd Naruto-- What was that for!?
Itachi-- As a new member of Akatsuki you will show nothing but the utmost respect to your senior members.Do you understand?
2nd Naruto-- Umm...yes sir,I understand.
Itachi-- That's better.
2nd Naruto-- Mhmm.
Itachi-- Now come with me.
The 2nd Naruto followed Itachi into the grand hall where Konan and Pain stayed.
Itachi-- Konan,we have a new member.
Konan-- Good,we can use the fresh meat.
2nd Naruto-- Fresh meat?
Itachi-- Don't pay any mind to her.
2nd Naruto-- Alright.
Itachi-- Pain? What now?
Pain-- I will give this sword to Tobi.
Itachi-- Tobi? That bumbling fool?
Pain-- Be quiet of that which you do not know.
Itachi-- I apologize.
Pain-- Tobi is more than he lets on.
Itachi-- What do you mean?
Pain-- You will learn soon enough.
Itachi-- I see.
Kisame entered through the window.
Pain-- How many times have I told you not to enter through the window?
Kisame-- Don't get your panties in a bunch...
2nd Naruto-- Itachi? How come he says whatever he wants?
Itachi-- He's one of the oldest members next to Pain and Konan.
2nd Naruto-- Oh...cool.
Itachi-- I suppose so.
Pain-- Kisame? You will no longer be partnered with Itachi.
Kisame-- Why not?
Pain-- He has a new partner
Kisame-- You mean that punk?
Itachi-- Calm down.I sent a shadow clone explaining everything.
Kisame-- I didn't like what I heard so I destroyed it.
Itachi-- Stop your bitching.
Kisame-- You know...sometimes that smug attitude really puts a bug up my ass.
Itachi-- I can stomp it out for you...
Kisame-- You wanna start something?
Itachi-- Do you?
Pain-- ENOUGH! The 2 of you.
Kisame-- Whatever,who am I paired with now?
Pain-- Zetsu.
Kisame-- Better than nothing.
Zetsu-- What's that supposed to mean?
Zetsu formed out of the wall.
Kisame-- I can't wait to get to work...partner!
Zetsu (white half)-- Very excited.
Zetsu (black half)- I think he is just being a bitch.
Kisame-- I wish the 2 of you would shut the hell up.
Zetsu (both halves)-- Feel free to try.
Kisame-- I'm really in a bad mood...don't try me!
Zetsu (black half)-- Quit your bitching
Kisame-- Oh fuck off.
Kisame walked off.
Itachi-- Always so sensitive.
Pain-- Don't worry about him.For now,we should concentrate on the rest of the jinchuuriki.
Itachi-- Yes.
Itachi and the 2nd Naruto walked.
Konan-- What now?
Pain-- We just wait and see.
Konan-- Okay.
Elsewhere...
Hinata-- Honey? Hello...
Naruto jumped up from the couch.
Naruto-- Oh Hinata,it's just you.
Hinata-- Just me?
Naruto-- I didn't mean it like that babe.
Hinata-- I know.
Hinata sat down on the couch.
Naruto-- How is...you know?
Hinata-- The baby?
Naruto-- Yeah.
Hinata-- It's doing fine but I'm more worried about you.
Naruto-- What for?
Hinata-- I ran into Sakura...
Naruto-- Oh...
Hinata-- Tell me what's wrong?
Naruto told her everything that happened.
Hinata-- So now there are 2 of you?
Naruto-- Yes?
Hinata-- He left with Itachi?
Naruto-- Yes.It was like seeing Sasuke leave before my eyes again.It felt like a part of me was ripped out.
Hinata-- Sorry babe.
Hinata rubbed him back.Naruto put his head in her lap.
Naruto-- That feels good.
Hinata began sroking his head.
Hinata-- It'll be alright.
Naruto-- I'm just nervous about the baby.
Hinata-- Why?
Naruto-- I've never done anything like this before.In 10 months a crying baby will be in the house.
Hinata-- I'm nervous too but we have gotten through worse.
Naruto-- Worse?
Hinata-- After the shit we've done and the people we've fought? I think handling a baby will be easy.
Naruto-- You know...when you put like that...it is easy.
Naruto started laughing and Hinata joined him.
Naruto-- I think I'll like being a parent.
Hinata-- Me too.
Elsewhere...
Sakura walked into Neji's hospital room.
Neji-- Umm...hi
Sakura-- Hi Neji.
Neji-- Have a seat.
Sakura-- Kay.
Sakura picked up the stool and placed it next to his bed.
Sakura-- How are you feeling?
Neji-- Good.
Sakura-- Still hurting?
Neji-- No.
Sakura-- Need anything?
Neji-- No
Sakura-- Why did you kiss me?
Sakura released all the air in her lungs the second she said that.
Neji-- I...
Sakura sarted breathing again.
Neji-- You...were...trying to smash me in half.
Sakura-- I know but...
Neji-- I figured that Itachi must have done somthing of a more "sexual" nature to you in the Mangekyou.
Sakura-- So...?
Neji-- So,I figured getting kissed by someone close to you might...I don't know...shock you back to your senses.
Sakura-- Is...that...the only reason you kissed me?
Neji-- I wanted to save you.
Sakura-- You care about me Neji Hyuga?
Neji actually blushed for a quick second.
Neji-- Umm...yes...
Sakura-- Umm...
Neji-- Sakura...?
Sakura-- Yes Neji?
Neji-- Umm...after I get out...do you wanna...go out with me?
Sakura-- really?
Neji-- Umm...sure!
Sakura-- Well...I don't know I have to check my schedule.
Neji-- Oh...
Sakura got up and walked over to him.Sakura bent down and gave him a small kiss on his lips.
Sakura-- I'm just kidding,I'd love to go on a date.
Neji-- Alright.
Sakura walked out of the room.Neji let out his breathe and layed back on the bed.
Neji-- That wasn't too hard,I didn't know why I worried about it.
Neji closed his eyes with a smile.
There it is everyone I hope you liked it.And thanks again to Naruhina forever for his/her awesome reviews.