the sacrifice

Disclaimer: Naruto is not mine.

Note: Let me start this chapter by giving my shout-outs to people who had exerted an extra effort to give the previous chapter a review.



Cookie6 – Thank you for sharing such info… wink, wink The Neji/Rekka/Sasuke thing is really interesting I admit, and I may go for that. But the end pairing is still debatable. Anyways, thanks for reviewing, like always.

jichi – Salamat, salamat! (Thank you, thank you!) Here's another chapter and I hope you'll review again. BTW, you can vote about the pairing in this fiction , you know…

bea (bea448yahoo.com) – 'bro'? You think I'm a guy, huh? Heh heh heh! Do I sound/type like one? :P Anyway, thanks for reviewing last chapter.

tealeaf – Sasuke doesn't really care about Sakura (in the way she wants him to…), this is a fact, right? Anyway, I have plans for Sakura in this story. Don't you worry… It's just that the plan doesn't include the Sakura/Sasuke pairing… But I still hope you'll appreciate that plan.

haha (puzzlingskyyahoo.com) – Thanks for reviewing and voting with regards to the pairings... About Rekka, what do you mean she's a mix of Sakura and Naruto's characters? Well, first of all, Rekka doesn't seem to be one of Sasuke's (numerous) fans (like Sakura for that matter). And as for Rekka being loud just like Naruto, I made her to be vocal and honest as much as possible. But, she doesn't brag like Naruto does, right? So which of Sakura's or Naruto's character are you referring to?

duochang97 – Hey mister/mistress, I don't know where to tally your vote. Is it a Rekka/Neji or Rekka/Naruto? You cannot cast a conflicting vote… Anyway, I included your idea about Kiba/Hinata pairing… And about 'with more battle scenes', umm… I really suck at making them, right? So I guess, there will be some, but not that often (like in every chapter)… Anyway, thanks for reminding me of Kiba's pet dog's name.

CurlsofSerenity – Thanks for the compliments. Just include your vote regarding the pairings in your next review… wink

hikariko – Well here's another chapter… I am considering the possibility of a Neji/Rekka pairing. Oh well, how about enjoying reading this chapie? Naruto/Hinata scenes are coming up soon… ,

Babog – You're right, I rushed making the previous chapter. And yes, Neji was badly wounded. But, Rekka is currently not falling for Sasuke. She even called off their engagement, right? I agree with your sentiments, I mean, why would any girl like a cold-hearted Sasuke with I-don't-care-at-all-attitude towards everybody. If he exists in my school right now, I will even loath him very much with that kind of attitude. Heh heh! I got carried away

Puichi2 – I guess I got mixed up with the first name and the family name… Sorry. Well, I kind of like the sound of Nara better than Shikamaru. Besides, Shikamaru is such a long name to type, don't you think? But, fair's fair… So I'll use his first name next time. :) Anyways, thanks for typing down your ideas.

Wormkaizer– So far, the Naruto/Hinata pairing got 4 votes… But I'll still continue making her (Hinata) confess her feeling towards Naruto. TY for reviewing! May you always be filled with good luck.

kernel-popcorn – Thanks for voting! Just cross your fingers as this story progresses. :)

silversnowpetals – Here's another chapter!

Kaishakunin – Hey! Do I know you? Finally, you submitted a review. Thanks! You like NejiRekka pairing, huh? Well, just wait and see. I could also use some help from you. Until next time!



So far, here are the suggested pairings and the persons who voted for such pairing… [Anyone who reviews can vote as many boy-girl pairings as possible, but you cannot suggest/vote for couples that repeats one of the names of the couple. Vague still? Well, for example, one can vote for Rekka/Neji and Naruto/Sakura and Hinata/Kiba… But one cannot vote for a Rekka/Neji and Rekka/Naruto… If that's the case, you'll just have to make up your mind and decide… Get it? Well then, go click the 'Go' button after reading today's chapie and vote for your favorite couple :]

Naruto/Rekka: pyr00tieBabogTsuki OkamiRiNuN-sAMadarrenPHreek-Boi = [6]
Naruto/Hinata: Wormkaizerhikariko:Dhahatealeaf = [4]
Kiba/Hinata: duochang97 = [1]
Sasuke/Rekka: hikarikobeaCookie6kernel-popcorn = [4]
Neji/Rekka: Puichi2Kaishakuninhikariko = [3]
Sasuke/Sakura: haha = [1]

no votes yet: (Lady Light)(kairi leonheart)(M-Naruto-Fic)(CurlsofSerenity)(Copy-Nin-Kakashi)(gaarasand)(jichi)(jimmy)(Kodomo)(poofspoon)(rEiko-SaMa379)(soggybizkit)

Okay, let's get back to the story now… This is a very long Note… Sorry about that. Peace!

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  Chapter 6: TEAM WORKS!
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The S.V. Marivella is a cruise ship which was stopping at the Konoha Port to haul some cargo and to get new passengers. This cruise traveled the whole world and would stop at certain tourists' spots, which include the place of Naruto's current mission—The Hundred Islands.

Now that the whole students were gathered at the pier and the S.V. Marivella was less than a kilometer away, sensei-Gai, Kakashi, Anko, Iruka, Kurenai, and Asuma appeared instantly before them.

"Now, you see that huge ship? That's our transportation," Anko said.

"Wow! I can't believe we can afford to ride that cruise ship!" Ino said happily, quite forgetting her resentment towards the revelation of Sasuke and Rekka's engagement.

"Actually," Anko began, "We can't afford even one person to ride it…"

Naruto's mouth was left hanging…

Sensei-Gai took over in explaining things this time. "Yes, we can't afford it," he repeated as his eyes twinkled. "Now, it's up to each one of you to think of any way just to let yourself board the ship."

"Aren't you going to help us?" Chouji asked.

Asuma patted Chouji's shoulder. "No," he answered.

"Well children, good luck!" Anko said with a tiny bit of sarcasm.

Gai went towards his favorite student, Rock Lee.

"Kakashi had related to me what happened," Gai said. "Good job Rock Lee for getting your teammate here. Now, give me Neji and go find a way to board the ship…" Sensei-Gai got Neji and disappeared in a smoke.

Kakashi appeared in front of Sasuke and motioned his student to give Rekka to him.

Sasuke readily obeyed without saying a word.

"Sensei-Kakashi," Naruto said, stopping his teacher for a moment, "Will Rekka be alright?"

Kakashi gave Naruto his kawaii smile and nodded in return. "Well, see you there in few hours time, okay?" Then, he, with Rekka on his arms, suddenly disappeared in a smoke.

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"So what are we going to do?" Chouji asked the people around him who were thinking the same thing but don't want to admit they were having a hard time to solve that problem.

"Hmmm…" Shikamaru let out an uncertain sound.

"How about disguising ourselves as someone who'll board the ship, huh?" Naruto asked.

"That's the stupidest idea you ever suggested," Kiba said.

"What did you say?!"

"Well, basically, we are ninjas who works for the good," Kiba said, "And disguising as someone who is supposed to be in the cruise is not actually doing anything good… I mean, that would be stealing their ship passes…"

"So what's your idea genius?" Naruto asked in mock.

"How about sneaking into the ship unnoticed?" Kiba suggested. His pet, Akamaru, barked in agreement.

"That seems very easy," Rock Lee commented thoughtfully. "Why didn't the teachers just tell us about that idea earlier on?"

"I know why," Sakura said. "Because they don't want us to do that…"

"And why's that?" Ino challenged Sakura for another answer.

"Because if we sneak into the ship, all our actions will be limited since we're more concerned with the fact that nobody in authority should find us… Besides, we'll be in the ship for five days and four nights, and if we hide, we'll definitely starve…" Sakura said.

Naruto nodded in agreement.

"Sakura-kun is right," Rock Lee decided. "Actually, I think the mission starts in the ship. We're not supposed to be known as ninjas on a mission because apparently all ninjas are in danger… I'm not saying we can't fight who ever is doing this danger to all other ninjas, but the fact that higher-ranked, elite ninjas were decreasing in number, we must be careful with all our moves."

"Therefore," Shikamaru said, "we must mix with the crowd while we are in the ship…"

"But first of all, how will we board the ship?" Ino asked.

"I have an idea," Shikamaru told them, with his eyes giving a mysterious flicker.

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Uzumaki Naruto was whistling a tune as he strode down the cemented path, with both of his hands on the back of his neck. He passed a group of sailors who were currently resting along the big cargo boxes. These sailors were having a conversation about the open summer jobs at the cruise. This got the attention of Naruto.

"How can I get a job in the ship cruise, mister?" Naruto asked.

One muscular man, who was smoking, eyed him first before saying, "Ye could ask that asshole in white," he nodded at the direction of a man in white suit who was counting the some wooden boxes situated near the ship. "But, I tell ye: ye gotta flatter him like hell for him to like ye… Then he'll recommend ye to the boss, if ye're in his good side… Know what I mean?"

Naruto nodded. Now, he knew who would be their victim!

Naruto went towards the other genins and told them what he knew.

"You're nosiness can also be of help sometimes, Naruto," Shikamaru stated with knowing eyes…

"Hn…" was Sasuke's apparent reaction upon hearing that statement from Shikamaru.

"Now it's time," Ino said enthusiastically. "Shikamaru?"

"Right!" Shikamaru replied. Then, he, Ino and Chouji walked towards the asshole man counting the cargoes…

Naruto watched the trio do their scheme, which Shikamaru had thought of. He watched Chouji as he instantly transformed into a rolling ball and as he crashed into the asshole man. Naruto cringed at this sight, thinking somewhat sorry for the asshole man.

The man was down on his butt on the ground, looking hurt and angry at the same time. He tried to stand up but Shikamaru was faster than him.

Shikamaru did a Kagemane no Jutsu or the Shadow Copy Skill. With the use of his shadow, he captured the shadow of the man and let this man be still and not moving anywhere.

Chouji quickly transformed back as himself, and apologized and pretended to lend a hand to the asshole man.

And from not so distant but just directly few meters away from the asshole man, Ino stood, did some hand seals and did her special ability—Shintenshin no Jutsu  orMind Body Switch Skill.

Naruto crossed his fingers, hoping that Ino would perfectly aim at the asshole man per se and not at someone else. After a few seconds, Naruto noticed that Chouji helping the man get to his feet… Then, Naruto shifted his gaze to where Ino had been standing earlier on. He saw Ino sitting on the ground, motionless. And just to make sure, he rushed towards Ino.

And surely, Ino's inner character has traveled into a person.

Naruto looked up to Chouji as Chouji hissed at them. Chouji gave them a thumbs-up sign and Shikamaru's shadow moved back to its rightful owner. Then, Naruto and company went to where the former Team 10 was, with Ino inside the man's body.

"This is so easy," Shikamaru bragged.

"I'm hungry," Chouji complained.

"We're not through yet," Ino said to Chouji. "Where's my body, anyone?" she asked nobody in particular. Then, she found her body standing along with the rest of them as if she was still in there to make it stand… "How come…?"

Sakura frowned and nodded at the direction of Sasuke, who was standing behind Ino's body. "Sasuke did Kankuro's Kugutsu no Jutsu or the Puppet Skill," she said as she knew Sasuke had once used his Sharingan to copy that technique.

"We'll have to move now and find the boss fast," Shikamaru said, "Remember, Mind Body Switch has a time limit…"

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They found the boss who was actually the captain of the ship. He was a bearded man in his fifties who was good-natured and warm to all of his constituents. He instantly gave them appropriate jobs for their age and strength, knowing that they were Konoha's genins in training. After that, the captain called on someone to show them where they would be staying during the nights in the ship. They started working as soon as everything was taught and explained to them. Their basic jobs are being guest attendants in the morning and being waiters/waitresses in the evening.

"This is boring," Shikamaru said while delivering to Ino the used plates in the kitchen. They had started to do their job, Shikamaru as the waiter and Ino as the dishwasher.

"At least you get to see new places in the ship other than this…" Ino looked at around her, grimacing at the wet and dirty place she had to stay… "This small, dirty, stinking—."

"Well, thanks Ino for reminding me that," Shikamaru said, interrupting Ino purposely. Then he left.

Ino frowned at the work in front of her.

Meanwhile, Shikamaru was passing down a corridor when saw his sensei-Asuma exiting a room, followed by a pretty girl with golden curls. Shikamaru guessed that the girl was generally around his age or younger.

"Will you arrange me a date on the social party? …'Cause I don't have any…" Shikamaru heard the girl say to his sensei.

"I can ask someone…" Asuma answered as his eyes rested on Shikamaru.

"Thank you."

Shikamaru gave way to the pretty girl to pass. He was wondering what his sensei is doing with a pretty wealthy girl, when Asuma subtly dropped something in front of him. He knew that his teacher dropped it on purpose… So, he just picked it up when the two were out of sight. He stood abruptly and placed the small piece of paper in his polo pocket when he heard footsteps coming on his way.

"There you are!"

Shikamaru looked at Chouji, then at Shino. "What?"

"I thought you were just sleeping again," Chouji said.

Shikamaru pouted at Chouji. "Sensei has given us a message," he told the two quietly.

Chouji furrowed his brows, looking interested. Shino didn't show any sign of emotions, but well, he's also interested.

"But this comes later," Shikamaru continued, patting his chest as he refer to the paper he picked up. "Tell others about it."

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Rekka stirred on her bed. The brightness of the fluorescent light on the ceiling sun was hurting her eyes. She opened her eyes slowly. There was a blurred vision of white and black in front of her. /Where am I?/ she asked herself as she closed her eyes once again to rest them for a moment. She blinked several times before her vision became clear once again. Without sitting up, she looked around her, trying to make out where she was.

"How are you feeling?"

Rekka followed the voice and found herself staring at the smiling sensei-Kakashi who was standing on the foot of her bed. She smiled a little in return and croaked, "Fine." She noticed how dry her throat was and she wondered how long has she been in bed.

Kakashi gave her a glass of water.

Rekka went to a sitting position and accepted the water from Kakashi. After saying an incoherent 'thank you', she took a long drink which emptied the glass of water. "Thanks sensei," she said, this time more audible than the first, as she gave him back the glass. "Umm… sensei? Where are we?"

"In a cruise ship."

Rekka looked sickened. She peered through the window just near her and saw dark hue of blue. She gulped, guessing what was happening. She just hoped they're not sending her home for what happened recently… "Oh god! Where's Neji? Is he alright?" she spontaneously said, suddenly remembering the fight she and Neji had with another man and forgetting all her worries about what was going to happen to her.

"He's recovering…" Kakashi said monotonously, looking at the other bed.

Rekka followed her sensei's gaze and found a worn-out Neji unconsciously lying on his bed located in the same room.

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It was nine o'clock in the evening. The genins of Konoha except for Neji, plus two of the genins from the Lotus Academy, were having a secret meeting in the bottom store room of the cargos in the ship. Their duties were done for the day during this time and Shikamaru thought it was the most appropriate time for them to hold a meeting.

"Is everyone here already?" Shikamaru asked, looking around him.

"Neji and the new girl…" Tenten uttered among the small crowd, knowing that the two weren't going to make it.

"Are they also in the ship?" Shikamaru asked no one in particular.

"Ah ha," Kiba answered as he touched lightly his nose. "I could smell Neji. And also the pleasant smell of Rekka…"

"Thanks for the compliments."

Everyone turned to see who had said that. Rekka and Neji had entered the store room too.

Kiba's face flushed a hue of pink as he saw Rekka smiling at him.

"Sorry we're late," Rekka continued when no one said a word.

Naruto broke into a huge smile, knowing the newest member of the former Team 7 was now well and good. He followed her with his eyes as Rekka went beside him, wondering at the back of his mind how in the world did Rekka and Neji recovered that easily from the wounds they had from the fight. He did not ponder much on the question for Shikamaru started to relate what had happened to him that afternoon.

"Please listen carefully," Shikamaru began as he unfolded the very small piece of paper. His eyes scanned at the writing for a matter of a second, then he coughed. He read, "Some ought to attend the upcoming social party this Wednesday midnight as guests, and not as waiters or servants. Buy tickets at the entrance of the social hall." After reading, the paper burned itself into ashes.

"Wednesday? That would be the day after tomorrow," Tenten said.

"A social party?" Naruto's eyes were twinkling for he hadn't attended any formal gatherings before.

"That will probably be expensive. The tickets, I mean," Shikamaru said.

"The message said 'some' should go to the party… So how about combining the tips we got form the people so that some people can attend the party?" Rock Lee said.

"And who will attend the party?" Ino asked. Then she changed her question and asked, "Who wants to attend it?"

No one said anything.

"No one?" Ino asked. "Well, I want to go…"

"Everyone wants to," Shikamaru interjected.

"So if everyone wants to, who should have the privilege?" Sakura asked.

"First of all, going to the party is still a mission so it's not exactly a privilege," Shikamaru explained. "Second of all, we still don't know if we will be able to buy some tickets… So we shouldn't be discussing who should attend… All we have to do now is to work double-time and get as much money as we can…"

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Everyone woke up early the next morning. Each had the same goal to achieve – to earn money as much as possible, for they only got that day to accumulate and save all their tips and earnings. The guys, who include the introverts Shino, Sasuke, and Neji, were extra helpful and polite (than their usual) to all of the guests. They moved quickly yet they still did their jobs without flaws and mistakes.

Kiba even let Akamaru on the loose, looking for coins accidentally dropped by some people. Once Akamaru found one, it would bit the coin and would go and find where his master was and would give the coin to Kiba. Then, Akamaru would go back into hunting for the lost pennies.

While Shino was assigned to wait on a certain old and wealthy man in the casino lounge, he decided that he could use his bug-friends to be able to earn more money. In the men's room Shino went, and he did his very unique and bizarre technique – the Kikai Bunshin no Jutsue or the Bug Clone Skill. This new clone of Shino was the person who would wait on the old and wealthy man, while the real Shino (who looks older to disguise himself) gambled his current money. Well, he participated in a game of Black Jack and he used one of his bug-friends to spy and look at the cards so that he would know where to place his bet. And yes, he won three consecutive times and after that he decided to call it quits by intentionally placing small sum of his prize on the cards in which he would really lose. He knew he couldn't afford to make a scene by wining and being lucky all the time… And so he quitted, knowing that he had something to contribute.

On the other hand, the girls were having a hard time to get more money because they were usually in the kitchen washing the dishes or helping in preparing the food of the people. When they do get a chance to attend to the guests' individual needs, they weren't given any tips because that's just the way society is – unfair.

Besides the injustice of the society towards them, there also existed a tension within them. Knowing about Rekka's engagement with their beloved Sasuke, Sakura and Ino were acting cold towards Rekka. On the other hand, Hinata felt sorry for Rekka as she (Hinata) noticed the coldness of the two girls toward Rekka. And so, Hinata would still hang around the girl whenever possible. Well, Tenten was acting neutral because she's basically the most mature among them. Tenten didn't take Sakura and Ino's side even though she also admired the Uchiha guy. And lastly, Rekka was wondering what happened to Sakura and Ino as she sensed an unfriendly atmosphere whenever all three of them were in the same room. Of course, Rekka still didn't know that everybody already knew about her and Sasuke. But because of the silent treatment the two were doing to her, she just kept quiet and avoided them in the meantime, hoping all this tension would very soon ease.

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It was dinner time, and Sakura was about to go to their assigned eating place. Well, she was a little feeling guilty for acting distant towards Rekka. But she was more feeling betrayed and angry at her. It was mainly because the thought of being friendly with the enemy all this time was nagging her. She has been in loved with Sasuke for as long as she knew him, and she couldn't accept that he's already ending up with someone Sakura didn't really know of (much).

/Well, if Sasuke will marry someone, she better be someone I know, who is better than me in fighting for Sasuke's love…/ Sakura thought as she walked down the corridor. /I mean, Rekka is always hurting my Sasuke-kun… And as far as I know, she didn't even show any sign of liking him in the way she, as his fiancé, was supposed to… She's a spoiled brat taking advantage of the engagement-thing because was afraid to be alone all her life… /

Sakura stopped walking as she approached the bulletin board. She stood there and started reading for any announcement for extra job opportunities since she still needed to earn money…

"Big-Forehead, what are you reading there?"

Sakura frowned at Ino, who was standing behind Sakura. "Some announcements… I was looking for an extra job for today or tomorrow morning…"

"Really?" Ino asked sarcastically.

"Yes, Ino-Pig," Sakura replied. Then she started to read the bulletin ads once more.

Ino also did the same.

"Actually there's this one today…" Sakura said.

"I've read that one, too… About performing in the bar, right?"

Sakura and Ino turned to face the person who has said that… And they found themselves scowling at Rekka.

Rekka felt uncomfortable. /Well, you already started this conversation so you might as well continue…/ Rekka told herself. "Umm… We can earn lots if we will do that… I mean, if we will perform in the bar tonight…"

"We?" Ino asked, looking very mean. "Who are the 'we' you're talking about?"

"Me, Hinata, Sakura, you—…"

"Who told you we want to do that? Especially with you, huh?"

/Aww, that hurts!/ Rekka thought. "Well, umm…" Rekka was thinking of a nice response but she couldn't come up with any. Changing her normal tone to a sarcastic one, she said, "Well, no one told me that you like working with me… I just assumed that since we had been working and practicing some performance for the birthday of the Third… Remember?"

"You are so assuming…" Sakura uttered, rolling her eyes.

"What's your problem?" Rekka exploded for she couldn't take that kind of treatment anymore.

"You," Sakura answered.

"That's quite obvious… Please be specific…"

"You stole Sasuke from me!" Sakura and Ino said in unison. Realizing that each claimed Sasuke to be hers, they started arguing with each other like always.

Rekka was shocked, realizing that the two girls were probably referring to her engagement with Sasuke. She didn't know how that information was given to them… Then, she stared at the quarreling girls. She couldn't believe they were arguing about Sasuke! She sighed, thinking that both girls were really sick and pathetic with love for Sasuke. Then, she found herself laughing at the whole incident.

Sakura and Ino stopped arguing and glared at Rekka.

"Okay, I see you heard from someone about me and Sasuke, but really…" Rekka smiled at both of them.

"But really what?" Ino asked.

"You should not be mad at me," Rekka said. "You think I like being paired off to Sasuke? For crying out loud, he's not my type. He's a jerk, insensitive, obnoxious…"

"Even if he's not your type, you still gonna marry him someday…" Sakura said.

"No," Rekka answered. She sighed. /I guess I should tell them about the whole thing if I want them to believe me…/ And she started to tell them about her agreement with Sasuke.

Sakura and Ino were surprised to hear Rekka's explanation.

"So you called off your engagement?" Ino asked as her eyes widened with astonishment upon hearing the news.

Rekka nodded.

"Why?" Sakura asked. "Why would you do that?"

"Because… Because I want him to marry someone he truly loves… And so do I…"

"How sure are you that Sasuke doesn't love you? I mean, that might be true," Ino said and to herself she added /…since he's actually in love with me… Hah hah hah!/…

Sakura elbowed Ino.

"I am sure, believe me. So please don't get jealous if Sasuke is acting, or trying to be anyway, nice to me… I know he's just doing it out of obligation… It's like he was always in mission, protecting me and all that crap…" There was a hint of sadness in her charming eyes, but it instantly wore off.

Silence.

"So getting back to problem of earning money," Rekka began, changing the topic of discussion for she had enough of it for a day, "what do you say now that everything's clear…?"

"I don't know…" Sakura mumbled. "I mean, everybody would be there… What if they don't like how we sound…"

"We'll never know if we haven't at least tried…" Rekka reasoned.

"Well, why don't you do it alone if you're full of confidence in yourself?" Ino said.

"Yeah, you're a born singer, you said so yourself in the introductions…"

"I didn't say that," Rekka protested.

"…so you can pull through that performance by yourself," Sakura continued. "I admit that you're better than any of us combined together…"

"I could sense a lie when I hear one," Rekka told Sakura. She sighed. "Okay, I get the message. You don't want to perform in front of many people. Well, believe me or not, I don't also. But today's different since we're given an indirect mission to earn some money… Oh well, just hope that at the end of the day, we'll have enough money to but you tickets…"

Sakura and Ino watched Rekka walked away from them.

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Rekka had also asked the guys if they could join the performance in the bar to get more money. And well, they declined, saying that she doesn't have to worry much because they already accumulated enough money to buy one pair of tickets.

"One?" Rekka was surprised to hear that, thinking about the upcoming problem – who should go to the party?

"One pair," Shikamaru corrected her. The guys were in the kitchen, plus Hinata and Tenten. And Sakura and Ino have just entered the kitchen. "The tickets come in pairs – one for a boy and one for a girl," Shikamaru explained.

"So who'll be the pair?" Sakura asked excitedly.

"We'll discuss about it later… Same time, same place," Shikamaru answered.

Sakura and Ino exchanged glares. They knew that they would be fighting for a single girl ticket, later on, and so would the guys… They knew Sasuke would win the guy's fight, and to be Sasuke's sort of date for tomorrow night, they had to fight each other… Each of them was evilly thinking of what to do to the other.

TBC

This is the longest chapter so far… And I really hope you like it even though there are no romantic scenes between characters… This is sorta an interlude… Okay guys, please forgive me from my mistakes… You can point them out in your review. Oh yeah, you can review now… Oh please do so… I need them badly. I want to know if you're still interested to know what will happen next, and eventually, what will happen in the end.

Good day and smile always!
Poprice
10 May 2004
2:20pm

PS: I was thinking that the next chapter would most probably contain subtle romantic scenes.