- What happens when you find yourself asking the "if" question? - With only the very beginning of this story in my mind I decided to begin writing a long one again. I have no idea how it will develop or end, and how long will it take, but I feel like writing something messy, hard, a little darker. Let's see what happens.

A collection of oneshots centered on Shikamaru and Temari's lives post chapter 699. Contains some Shikadai

It is all Hinata's fault. Sakura would like everyone to remember that. Kunoichi-centric friendship fic.

Five instances in which Itachi takes the blame

Shikamaru has the girl of his dreams—until she decides to marry his best friend and dump him. Torn and heartbroken, he ventures to the other end of Japan, meeting a strange and spectacular woman on the way. Rated for language.

COMPLETE. Prince Shikamaru has no intention of getting married or taking over the throne, but when certain circumstances give him no choice, he decides to make a plan that will have his future wife running for the hills.

Shikamaru has a mission to Suna, which must be completed before Tsunade's death. But there's more in store for him than a six-day round-trip and a paycheck. Shika/Tema Now revised, and with a brand new chapter!

There was something about being half-naked in a Laundromat on a hot summer day that made romance almost achievable.

Shikamaru and Temari are trapped in a hopeless scenario. It doesn't matter how smart Shikamaru is, or how strong Temari is, there's one man that has all the power. And, this time, it may very well be game over.

Shikamaru thought he could run from his crimes. Temari, however, doesn't intend to let him escape ... Sequel to "Hints on the Wind." Shikatema.

Ennui is an unavoidable feature in a summer spent taking care of a rehabilitating brother. Never did it occur to Temari to think that finding a pen pal in an eccentric soldier on the other side of the world might help cure it. AU.

Shikamaru is called to Suna to get to the bottom of a puzzling, and potentially deadly, mystery. Shikamaru X Temari. Please review!

A series of unrelated one-shots, each resulting in the engagement of Shikamaru and Temari, so it's ShikaTema, I guess. In-universe. Rated for language and use of alcohol. Part 8: On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever. Oh, wait, wrong reference.

I married him knowing his heart wasn't mine ... ShikamaruOFC, ShikamaruTemari. Revised 24 February 2009.

In the midst of great danger, Zuko struggles with his desire for Katara, while her mind is clouded with the secrets of her unborn child. Zutara

Oneshot. Before the birth of their second child, Temari and Shikamaru make their way to Suna. ShikaTema.

A life lived chronologically. T for some mature themes and situations.

Shikamaru thinks high school is troublesome enough without a foreign exchange student. Temari thinks hell is bad enough without a pineapple haired lazy ass. Funny how things work out. ShikaTema AU

Shikamaru is given an important mission: Escort Sabaku no Temari into Yukigakure, acting as a guide and political liasion. Unfortuntely, things do not go according to plan. Slight Shika/Tema, Angst. ONe shot.

When she accepted the graveyard shift of border patrol, Temari expected to find nothing but snakes and scorpions nestled between the dunes of dark sand. Amongst them, the last thing she expected to find was a missing nin out for a midnight prayer.

They say the dead linger for seven days after death to make amends and say goodbye to those they love. In his seven days, Jiraiya tries and Tsunade drinks denial.

The Nara and his firsts.

The Nara doth protest too much, methinks. [ShikaTema, lime lime !lemon!]

For the lonely six months between chuunin exams, Shikamaru and Ino have been fooling around, but when Temari comes back to Konoha, the trouble begins.

[AU] [ShikaTem] [Story 1 of the New York Society series] Shikamaru Nara did not like the theater.

It's an infinite game of cat and mouse, and Jiraiya isn't exactly sure which one he is. Oneshot, Jiraiyacentric, slightly onesided JiraiyaTsunade.

Shikamaru and Temari find themselves in quite the predicament.

“An accident? You call that an accident? Shattering a glass on the floor or missing a target is an accident. Sleeping with your old Genin partner does NOT fall under that category!” Temari retorted icily, struggling against his hold on her.

It's only when a fight is already lost that you start to pull out techniques you don't really know how to use. Temari vs. Kabuto, mild TemaShika

Shikamaru's been sent to Suna to... well, to be honest, he's not really sure what he's doing there, but the point is that Temari is his guide. Oneshot, ShikamaruTemari

Nara Shikaku never liked loud troublesome girls. That was always the case, and his inner rule, but like all rules, there was an exception. [Shikaku x Yoshino] [Shikamaru's parents oneshot]

Being a genius has some downsides. ShikaTem, oneshot.

It only took fifty nine moves for checkmate.

Temari sends Shikamaru her last letter before her death, reminiscing about thier life together.

Temari had been leaving a bitter past behind & Shikamaru just don't care much what his future brings. And these two people met in present day to change the other's life in many ways. Shikamaru X Temari X Itachi AU fic.

The Sand Siblings: Gaara, Temari and Kankurou. They've been through the worst, been through the harshest and strongest bonds. And all the bad jokes. [Mentioned ShikaTema][One Shot]

Whilst in a life of a kunoichi, one must endure complications that even the other male sex does not ever speak of. Marriage, childbirth, and so on. Well, one blonde Suna kunoichi highly disagrees. [ShikaTema]

Shikamaru spends some time in Sand, convalescing. Temari keeps him occasional company. Temari, Shikamaru, UST.

[ShikaTema] Shikamaru's always liked monotony. And fate, apparently, likes nothing more than to screw with him.

Jiraiya x Tsunade. Even people who go through the same experiences remember them in different ways. Jiraiya learns this the hard way.

A hospital ward is just about the only place the kunoichi of Konoha have time to stop and chat. Set during the 3rd Ninja War. Starring Anko, Kurenai, Shizune, Suzume and Rin. Multiparter. Part 4 up! COMPLETED.

The sand siblings are stranded in Konoha during the New Year. Sometimes, gestures can be taken up the wrong way. ShikaTema oneshot.

Oneshot, JiraiyaxTsunade. Before the three year gap, Jiraiya goes to Tsunade's office and talks with her directly about Naruto. The possibility of taking him from the Leaf to train him for years is discussed, as well as something she'd long forgotten.

Shikamaru and Temari are walked in on by her brothers... that sentence tells it all

Shikamaru wakes up to find himself in a rather compromising position. What's a guy to do to avoid getting pounded? [ShikaTem]

Shikamaru was a patient guy in nature, which is why he wasn't peeling her clothes away as the impulses came. He hoped he would have the good sense to save that for later. ShikamaruTemari. Well paced one shot. Making out hardcore.

There was always that assumption about them that had been floating around for a year, maybe more. It wasn't true until last night. ShikamaruTemari. Set right before Naruto's reappearance after the time warp. Spoilers for chapter 245ish of the manga.

Maybe it is love, maybe it is not. One thing is for sure, there is something in each other that they just don't see...that they don't want to see... [ShikamaruXTemari] [Oneshot]

A look into the how and why of Jiraiya's retirement. Just exactly what were his responses to both Orochimaru and Tsunade's departures, and what did he do when he left on his own?

Futurefic. Shikamaru takes an ANBU mission, and whether he succeeds or not, it's not going to end well. Very dark consider yourself warned. ShikaTema implied.