As she ran into the room, he opened his eyes and said "I'm sorry."
"Don't apologise you idiot. Just get better. We can easily post pone the wedding, but we can't post pone you getting sick."
As Shikamaru fell asleep in Ino's arms the Fifth came in. "Hokage-sama why are you here it's just a little cold. Wait you wouldn't be here if it was just a cold. What's going on, tell me. TELL ME," Ino screamed as tears went running down her cheeks.
"It's more than a cold, but it is treatable if I start healing him now. Please everyone leave. I need to concentrate. That means you too Ino-kun."
"Yes ma'am. Take good care of him."
As Ino-kun left the room, she heard herself burst with tears. She fell to the floor not understanding what was really going on then passing out from shock.
It seemed like forever since Ino had passed out, and it was, four hours had passed. Shikamaru was still in the operating room. She just couldn't believe how long it was taking for this.
"Are you all right Ino-kun?" Sakura asked looking at her friend.
"Yeah I guess I just fainted of shock. Why is it taking so long, do you know?" Ino asked without really wanting to know the answer.
"Well . . . ummm . . . I'm not sure to tell the truth. Hokage-sama has come out once about an hour ago and said they should be done soon, but we haven't really heard what is wrong. Sorry"
"It's ok. Would you mind if we went for a walk? My legs are getting sore and I want to take my mind off this for just a little while. Maybe when we return I'll be able to see Shika."
"Sure sounds like a plan," Sakura replied.
"Mind if Naruto and I tag along," asked Sasuke.
"Not at all, nock yourselves out." Answered Ino.
As they reached the door Kakashi sensei came up and asked, "May I tag along as well?"
"Sure," answered Sakura.