LEMONS WILL BE INCLUDED NEXT TIME I UPDATE. I HAVE A LEMON PLANNED FOR LATER IN MY STORY.

Akira sat there, her red hair flowing down. She glanced at her nude partner, whose body was clutching her softly. She sighed happily. She had reached her goal, and he loved her. She loved him as well. The marriage had been set for a month from today. Tsunade had been very pleased with the outcomes of their first mission. No member had died, and though one squad mate had been hospitalized, they had gained some invaluable information on the Akatsuki and their movements. She let out a soft sigh, and stared at Naruto. She brushed her lips over his forehead, and heard his contented exhale. It sent endless waves of delight through her heart. She had to have more of him. She didn't care if she had his kits. She just loved him, and refused to see the day where he would die. Her heart sang every time they were near, and sparks fluttered between them, when they touched.

"Akira..."

The groan brought her thoughts back down to earth, and she watched her mate wake up slowly.

"Yes, Naru-kun?" she asked.

"What did she say?"

It was no surprise that he asked. He had threatened no contact for a week, if she didn't speak with Yuki, pleading her to become her girlfriend. Akira let out a soft growl out. It was hard to admit the truth to him, knowing it would hurt his feelings. He was always concerned for her.

"I failed," she replied.

Silence hung in the air for a moment before Naruto spoke.

"I'm getting hungry. Ichiraku?" he asked, stretching, and jumping out of the bed. She watched his cute ass, and smirked, already aroused again by his body.

"Sure...under one condition," she said, getting up. She launched herself at him, watching him slam against the wall.

FIVE HOT AND STEAMY HOURS LATER

They sat at Ichiraku, eating when Akira's ears picked up commotion. She turned around to notice a group of Naruto's friends on their way towards their position. Her first reaction was to defend her lover, but she kept her place. Naruto would not care for her dicing his friends into sushi sized bites, and eating them up.

As they arrived, it became apparent to her the reason for the visit. Sakura and Sasuke headed the group, and she was willing to bet that they were here to stir up trouble. She wasn't in the mood for it, and reached for Naruto's hand.

"Can we leave?" she asked, keeping her voice steady, but putting a notch of urgency in it.

"Their my friends, Akira-chan. I can't just walk away from them. They came to visit me. The least I could do, is spend time with them," his reply came.

She let out a soft growl, but took up next to him.

"Heya, Naruto!" the dog boy yelled.

Akira remembered Kiba vivdly due to her friend's adventure, and it sent a wave of anger through her. It took every single muscle fiber in her being to not slam the boy through ever building on this street.

"So...what's up you guys?" Naruto asked.

Akira knew what was up, and dug a single claw into the wood behind her to abate any actions that would be un pleasing to him.

The group settled in front of him. The first to speak was Hinata Hyuga.

"N-naruto-kun. Who is that?" Hinata asked, her voice shaky.

Kyuubi felt bad, but stood her ground.

"My name is Akira Saito, and I'm his future wife," she said softly. She remained still, ignoring how the various men were staring at her. Granted the clothes she was wearing were very skimpy and curve hugging, but she knew that some of them had girlfriends.

The blush that came to Hinata's face was cute, and she watched the girl's hands ball up into fists.

"I-I am shocked, Naruto-kun. Are you getting marr-marri-ed soon?" the question came out in a tumble.

She looked up to her lover, and watched him struggle with the words.

Guess I need to persuade her then.

She let go of Naruto's waist with her left hand, and focusing created a henge of an amethyst stone on a gold band, on her third finger. She showed it to Hinata, who took her hand, and glanced back at Naruto. Before the woman could even speak, Akira cut her off.

"I know this comes as a shock to you all, but I assure you, that my love for Naruto is purer than the morning rain. He is my choice for a mate, and you will simply have accept it," she said, firm, but happily.

"Shut up bitch," Sakura said, furious, her eyes stone cold.

"You had your chance, Sakura Haruno. You chose Sasuke and broke this boy's heart, which I will not," she said, her eyes flashing with frustration.

"Na-naruto-kun. Do you feel the same for her?" Hinata spoke again, her voice a mere whisper.

There was silence, before Naruto nodded. She watched Hinata, push past her fellow comrades. The demon felt a little sympathy, but noticed that the crowd was furious.

"Naruto. I hate to say this, but you're making a very unwise choice. This...this woman knows nothing of a ninja life and-" Neji interceded.

"She's on my squad," Naruto said, looking around at his friends. "She knows our living conditions better than even we do."

"Gai-sensei said that though the power of youth is strong, it is not to be wasted. Are you sure this is what you want?" Lee asked.

"I agree with Lee. Did you even think through the consequences?" Shikamaru added.

"For once in my life, something good happens, and you all choose to harass me. Are you not even happy for me?" he asked.

Akira felt the need to comfort her lover, noticing the first signs of pain on his face. She pushed Naruto behind her, placing him in a genjutsu, with a single hand seal.

"Now that we are alone," Akira said, her voice venemous. She was done with the games. All his friends needed to understand just what they were dealing with. She would not tolerate the stabs at his character. She could endure any name they called her. But Naruto's name would remain pure.

"Now that we have a moment where I am free to speak," she stated, removing the band from her ponytail, letting it cascade down to her hips. She glared at them, and stepped forward.

"Listen to me. Naruto is happy with me, and I have done nothing to harm him. If you can't accept this, leave now. I will not have him interrogated. I've done everything I can to protect and love him. If you think that attacking his heart, will change his mind, it won't happen."

"Just cause you love him, doesn't mean that we aren't concerned for his well-"

"Don't test me, mutt," she stated, glaring in his direction.

"I know what you're trying to do, Sakura Haruno, and I warn you, that if you continue to act like you do, I will kill your boyfriend in front of you, in ways that you only dreamed of," she said.
"Wh-wha-?" Sakura started.

"I'm not retarded. You told them about our wedding, and told them half truths to force an engagement. I won't harm anyone here or let them harm my lover. You lost him. Get over that all prefaces our put aside, shall we have a good time?" she asked, flashing a smile. She released the genjutsu, and waited as the group's aura changed from dazed to happy.

TEN HOURS LATER

She lay in his bed again, and this time, her mind flashed over to Yuki. The party they had thrown for him getting married was exuberant and costly, which the fox had willingly paid for. She sighed, and held his face gently, before giving in. She fell asleep, her ears alert.