Authors note. This is a new Naruto story I have been talking about. This is just the prequel to the main story, which will be big. This prologue takes place at the end of this prequel; it shows the events leading up to it. Please read and review.

Glue and Gold: Epilogue

Temari shook with fury, but that was all she could do, for her body was not hers anymore. It was under the control of the boy in front of her. The hot sun beat down on them both, but Temari could not shield her eyes.

Shikamaru closed the distance between them and Temari could feel herself slowly walking closer also. They met each other halfway in the corner of the clearing. A smirk played upon Shikamaru's face as they stood nose to nose. Pouring in every ounce of will she had, Temari stammered; "So what are you going to do now?" Shikamaru's smile instantly vanished, and was replaced by his normal, stoic visage. "What are you-"She tried to get out but was cut off by Shikamaru's lips pressing against hers. Her mind reeled, her soul swooned and her heart fluttered. Was she dreaming? Was this yet another Shikamaru fantasy her mind had cooked up as she slept? No. Her clenched fists relaxed

But how? He must have given her control again. However, that would mean he released the jutsu! Temari then realized that this was not a statement, no, but a question. By giving her control again he was leaving it to HER to accept the kiss or not. With millions of thoughts flying through her head, she obliged him, kissing him back. Temari wrapped an arm around his waist and snaked another up his back, around his neck, deepening the kiss. Both were relived. "Have you ever found just one thing that made you glad you were living?"

"You."

"I'm glad."

End of Epilogue