Author: From here on out, I'm gonna stop doing those disclaimers. You know I don't know Naruto or any other anime. So use your heads instead of me telling it every time! Oh, and before I forget, Sakura fans beware. I will be starting to hate Sakura now, even though I hated her before. This time, it's obvious!
Enjoy, but not to the point in which you forget to review!
Author: Oh, and I found out something, I've become an evil plotting sinister!)
Yawn. Naruto stretched as he sat up from the floor. Rubbing his eyes, the young Shinobi dressed into a training outfit for the day. Today, is a sacred day…the day when he, Uzumaki Naruto, shall date Sakura! Jumping up, Naruto decided that he will wear some 'muscle bearing' outfits. (AN: I'll let the imagination of the many perverted readers soar from there by not describing it…) He then hopped downstairs to greet Haruko.
Apparently, she was there at the training grounds practicing Raiton Jutsus. She seems to not know that the Spring Festival was today. Naruto went up to her, and then jumped up. Sure enough, there was a trap there. Many multiple Doton Jutsus infused with Raiton Jutsus was placed upon the ground. Naruto had sensed a faint amount of chakra in the ground before and quickly jumped up, evading the attack. The land spikes followed Naruto. The blonde did a few and seals, then yelled, "Suiton: Water Barrier no Jutsu!" Haruko smirked as she walked up to Naruto.
"Festival it is then."
"I knew it! I feel great, so energized, and I'm going to wear this outfit to the festival with her! I'll be even cooler then that moron Sasuke! Just you see, I'm so glad you convinced me to stay. I'm ever so grateful; in fact, I'll never doubt you again. I will follow your guidance forever!"
"I'm not so sure I want that after you said the forever part…but nonetheless, I do expect you to respect and obey me in the time being. I have plans for your future. I'm going to make your dream come true."
"You mean, you'll make me Hokage?"
"Oh no, Naruto. I'm not making you Hokage. I'm just guiding you along the path of a Hokage. It's your effort and contribution that counts. If you can't be a Hokage, you'll definitely some sort of Kage for the Ninja World. Trust me, you'll get a respectful ranking."
"Really?" Naruto's eyes sparkled. A huge sweatdrop appeared on Haruko's head as she smacked Naruto's head gently. (AN: Yea, gently unlike some people, right Sakura? Sakura: But he was so mean to Sasuke-kun! And I love Sasuke-kun! AN: Well tough luck, this is not a Sasuke and you story. I can't even go near one of those. They give me the creeps…) He jumped up and down, acting very immaturely. Haruko and Itachi watched, with either a sweatdrop or a twitching eyebrow on their face.
"Well, you've certainly got his trust for us. Though I never thought I would be this much trust…"
"Shut up. I just used bribery. Though I did not know him well enough to know that it would be this effective. It's not like you knew it or something…" (AN: Bribery is the most effective way to gain something! I use it all the time.)
"…"
"Thought not."
"…"
"Well, I guess the Spring Festival's our next destination. Prepare my mount."
"Why must you make such dramatic entrances on horseback?"
"Because I like them."
Itachi left as Haruko went to her dorm to change. Not caring much about her appearance, she dressed in a blue kimono decorated with pink peach blossoms. For once, she removed the clips that kept a lot of her hair up and let her hair down. She then threw a light cloak over her shoulders. Haruko walked to the exit of the Akatsuki and saw Naruto there with Itachi. She jumped onto her black horse as Naruto climbed onto his chestnut one. Haruko nodded towards Itachi, who seemed to understand what it meant and handed Haruko her Water Hitai-ate. Haruko nudged her horse and sped out of the cave. Naruto followed her and both the Kunoichi and the Shinobi teleported to Konoha.
Sasuke looked into the mirror one last time as he left the house. He walked to the center of the festival and sat at a nearby game stand. He thought that he might have to do henge, seeing how many girls there were stalking him. He then heard the sound of horse hoofs against earth and sweatdropped. 'She's here…' He then stood up and sure enough, two horses coming to a halt as the front legs kicked at the air. People watched from the side, staring. Sasuke sighed as she saw the horses drop their legs back to the ground. There, on top of the horses sat Haruko and Naruto. (AN: Tada!)
Haruko and Naruto dismounted and snapped her fingers. Some Chunnin then rushed up and lead the horses towards the Hokage tower. Sasuke walked up to Haruko and sighed. "Got Naruto into the whole dramatic entrances?"
"I guess. Where's Sakura?"
"Should be here any minute now."
"Sasuke-kun, Haruko-chan!"
"Sakura-chan!" Naruto yelled and ran to her. Sakura looked at Naruto weirdly and then laughed.
"You must be Sasuke-kun using a henge on me! Naruto never had that many muscles! I mean, that's impossible!"
"The real Sasuke is over here." Sasuke muttered."
"You mean, you really are Naruto? Wow, I'm impressed." (AN: I hate the pink Parasite! Sorry Sakura fans but I must follow my dignity and pride on this one! Though I never thought I girl like her would have fans, considering how ugly she is…)
"Well, let's get a move on!" Haruko giggled. She raised her hands and brushed away a few bangs away from her eyes. She then ran to a random stand with Sasuke to play the offered games. It started with the ring toss and went to the gun shooting. In the end, Sasuke ended up with a bunch of dolls and stuffed animals in his arms. Feeling sorry for the guy, Takara did a Jutsu that shrunk the prizes temporarily. Sasuke sighed and sat on a bench in a secluded spot. (AN: Now where did that come from? I think I've been corrupted! Yes, I always wanted that to happen. Evil rules above all else!)
"So how's it been, Sasuke?"
"Ok."
"Naruto's making great progress on his training. In four years, he could really become a Hokage."
"Really?"
"Yup."
An irritating silence fell… (AN: Ooooo!) The two looked at the lake in front of them and just sat there. (AN: Wussies!) Haruko then stood up and brushed off some imaginary dust off her loose kimono pants. "Let's go win more prizes!"
Sasuke looked disappointed. "Is that all you came here for?" His eyes showed how demanding he is (AN: Like I said, Wussy! Has to rely on facial expression.)
"Huh?"
"You mean, after all this time you never felt anything?"
"Huh?" (AN: I'm so proud of you Haruko. You're just like me, clueless.)
"I really missed you. When you left, I was so lonely. I didn't know how to pass my time anymore. It seemed like eternity."
"Uh…"
"I really love you." (AN: And all that above was to show what a wussy Sasuke really is.) Sasuke leaned down (AN: I'm so used to writing evil plots, this is new!) to gently placed his lips on top of Haruko's. He then wrapped his arms around the bluette's waist. (AN: Don't ask where that came from. My friend is a total romance lunatic and wouldn't leave me alone until I wrote one… Friend: Oh Yeah! That was awesome! AN: You have no right to speak. Silence!) Sasuke finally broke the kiss and had Haruko's head on his shoulder. He then felt a surge of pain on his cheek. It appeared that Haruko was pinching it.
"It's about time, Sasuke. That pride of yours is way too high. You were, keyword 'were', a total Mr. I'm-too-cool-for the-world. I'm glad you changed." (AN: Woohoo! You go girl! I'm proud of you, you've inherited after me. Clueless and an evil plotting sinister! You make me proud!)
"Uh…" (AN: Sasuke, I'm happy that you're clueless too. But that kind personality is strictly reserved for my creations only!)
"Pretty dull for a genius."
"You mean…?"
"What can I say, I'm an evil plotting sinister!" Haruko shrugged her shoulders and made an evil face. (AN: You know, how Edward Elric from FullMetal Alchemist looks when he's thinking of something evil…)
"So, I guess since it's so lonely for you there, I was wondering…after the mission. If you'll spend the rest of your life with me afterwards…you know?"
"After the mission, let's just say there will be a continuation of raids after it. But after Akatsuki falls apart…" Haruko slung an arm around Sasuke's shoulders and grinned. "It's up to your common sense to figure out!" Haruko gave Sasuke a peck on the cheek.
Sasuke smiled (AN: You're ruining your brother's reputation! My other friend is gonna hate me! Other Friend: Itachi, NO! You evil sinister! AN: Wow, an there I was thinking I'm an evil plotting sinister…) He took hold of Haruko's hand and walked toward the main cause of the commotion again (AN: chuckles darkly I am so an evil plotting sinister…Just you see how what I'm going to do to Sakura…Mwahahaha!)
Haruko and Sasuke walked back to the festival, to see Sakura having difficulty with all the games available. Naruto, being the love-struck dobe he is, won the prizes for her. They were currently at the koi stand, and Sakura desperately trying to catch a fish. An orange koi jumped to the surface and flicked its tail, sending water all over Sakura's kimono. Sakura then lost it, shouting inappropriate words in a rather high volume, each were very colorful. Mothers clamped their hands over their children's' ears and muttered to themselves.
"That girls going to get a bucket of coal for Christmas for sure." (AN: Don't ask)
"Is this how teenagers are always?"
"Look at that giant forehead…"
"And those weird green eyes."
"That's one ugly girl. Nothing compared to that Water girl beside her."
"That's the Mizukage, see the headband?"
"Did you hear the rumor? They say that the last Uchiha has fallen for her!"
"My daughter's going to flip. She's all over the boy. It's Sasuke this, Sasuke that."
"You should hear my son talk about the Mizukage, and he doesn't even know her in person. But honestly, she's got to be a great Kunoichi to get that kind of positions at that age. That's one heck of a living legend."
"Yea, I wouldn't mind my son getting to know a girl like her. But no, it's got to be that Sakura girl. And there I saw the girl training, and let's just say she's pathetic."
Haruko listened for a while, then walked over without them noticing. "Hi, talking about me?" The villagers jumped and then grinned sheepishly.
"Oh, yeah. We were talking about how great of a ninja you are! You know, being a Mizukage at that age! You know my son has been talking about you a lot, and he says that he always wanted to meet you. So now that you're here, would you?"
"Oh, I guess. I mean, what else is there to do?"
"He should be at the koi stand. He is going to be quite excited to meet you. His name is Rock Lee."
"Sounds good."
Haruko grabbed Sasuke and walked over to the stand. She saw a teen in a green kimono, trying to catch a fish desperately. Haruko let go of Sasuke's arm and took the net from the teen. She caught the fish and then handed it to him.
She looked at him and then sweatdropped. 'He's, got some seriously thick eyebrows…must have inherited it from his dad. Poor guy.'
"Thank you so much Haruko-chan! Your youth is inspiring, such a lovely shade of blue you have there on your hair, even more lovely then Sakura-Chan's!"
"Uh hehe…" 'What's with the 'Chan'?'
"I'm dateless, will you join me?"
"I don't know…" 'I think I know why he's dateless…'
"She already has a date." Sasuke stood between Haruko and Lee.
"Oh. I'll take it like a man! It's not the first time that I got dumped or rejected anyway!"
"Let's go, Haruko." Sasuke shot one last glare at Lee, then took hold of Haruko's hand and led her the other way.
"Nah, you can let go of my hand now if you want you know?"
"And if I don't want to?" Haruko blushed at Sasuke's comment.
"Uh, well…" Haruko continued to turn a deeper shade of red.
"When the 4 months are up, will you come to stay at my place for the time span?"
"I-I don't know. I still have a responsibility as a Mizukage. I need to stay in Water. But you are welcome to visit me. And I'll visit you at every chance. Sorry Sasuke…"
"It's ok…let's enjoy the rest of the festival, shall we?"
"Ok!"
Haruko spent the rest of the festival strolling around and watching fireworks. When the festival ended, the Chunnin came running up with Haruko and Naruto's horses. Naruto came running up with Sakura as Haruko dismissed the Chunnin. Haruko told Naruto to hold up for a minute while she has a quick conversation with the Hokage. She motioned Sasuke to follow her as she led him to a place where there were no people. (AN: Itachi's not watching)
When Haruko was sure that no one is watching, she turned to face Sasuke. "Thanks for making my day wonderful Sasuke. I was starting to get tired of training Kai and Naruto everyday."
"Who's Kai?"
"Oh, he's this person I met when I first arrived at the abbey. He's Voltaire's grandson. Since I'm in a higher class, I train him to use Taijutsu because he doesn't have chakra control. Either way, that's not what I was going to talk about…"
"Then?"
"Well, I was thinking. I mean, bringing down the Headquarters is going to take a long time. But after it's done, I'm willing, to…be with you. You know, become a Sennin so that some of the work load is taken off?"
"Haruko, you shouldn't do that for me. I mean, that's a pretty big sacrifice."
"We all make sacrifices in life. What matters is what one gains from them."
"I won't let you forfeit that title just for me."
"Maybe. But maybe I'm not doing it for you."
Sasuke looked confused for a moment, but then smiled. (AN: He's way out of character…) He received a shy kiss from Haruko before they started to head back. Haruko climbed onto her mount.
"Bye, Sasuke, Sakura-Chan!"
"Bye, Sakura-Chan, Sasuke-teme!"
Haruko and Naruto both kicked the sides of their horses as Sakura and Sasuke waved. Haruko made her horse jump, and then did the Teleportation Jutsu in mid-air. Naruto did the same, and they both arrived back in Akatsuki. Itachi came to greet them, but all the prizes that Haruko had won at the festival greeted him himself. Itachi cursed as he walked away with the toys towards Haruko's bedroom.
"Naruto, today we skipped training. Tomorrow's on double duty to make up for today."
"But Haruko-Chan!"
"Do not question my motives. What happened to the speech about always following my guidance?"
"Hai, sensei…"
Author: I finally updated! Sorry, but with school there are its many downsides. When I'm not doing homework, I think evil thoughts before typing the new chapter. If you guys review a lot, then I'll change the habit! (Maybe. I mean, I like thinking evil!) NOW REVIEW, YOU LAZY READERS!
(Sorry, I get mood swings a lot these days…) But I do expect each and every one of you people to review. Or your blood is mine! (Sorry…)