Blue Danube Chapter 3: Ever the same, a naruto fanfic

Blue Danube

By: kUMiKo54

Disclaimers: T.T I think y'all know what I'm gonna say…

A/N: Thankies for the reviews! You all made me soo happy! sob… Hehehe…

This chapter is dedicated to my classmate, my friend, my updater, and my naruto buddy, Ms. Dianne Jennifer Caulo. Di ko kayang idrawing ang sinasabi mong banda ng mga genin kaya ginawan nalang kita nito. At least na-i-imagine mo ang dream band natin! Lol

WARNING: ASUMA X KURENAI FANS BEWARE! This fic is all about Kakashi and Kurenai.

Please read and review!

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Kakashi looked at the clock on his bedroom wall with dismay. It was only one o'clock in the afternoon. There were three hours left before his most anticipated event. He was no doubt, nervous about the whole situation. After all, this is his first date.

Questions bombarded his head as he fretfully took out his suite out of his wooden closet and set it gingerly on the bed as not to make any unnecessary folds on it. With hands on his waist, he looked at the suite with vigilant eyes, elatedly imagining him in it.

Just below his bed, polished black shoes mirrored spectacles of light coming from the sun's rays from outside. Everything was ready. He was ready. Is he?

A sudden rush of cold sweat trickled down his cheek. He was nervous, very nervous for that matter. But he didn't show it. Never will he show signs of weakness to anyone, especially to a girl named Yuuhi Kurenai.

Wiping his sweat with the back of his hands, he went downstairs to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of ice cold water. That would wake him up from his reverie.

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Kurenai looked at herself on the full length mirror that was in front of her. The black halter dress she was wearing was perfect for her. The low neckline that reached up to the region just below her bosoms showed the seductive valley of her mounts. Fortunately the dress had a silver ribbon which was acting like a belt to keep the neckline from showing more than it was supposed to expose. All in all, the dress showed her womanly curves and insinuated her porcelain skin. It wasn't that short or wasn't that long either. It reached down approximately two inches above her knee. The cute silver stilettos she was wearing matched her ebony colored outfit. Little diamond trinkets clung onto her ears. On her right leg, there was this silver sash that matched her 'belt' neatly tied together into a bow. She was no doubt, dazzling.

Kurenai sat silently in front of her vanity, combing her hair into a fluff with a brush. With speed and accuracy, she tied her hair into a ponytail with a silver velvet ribbon, letting a few strands settle on her face. Accustomed to wearing makeup, it didn't take her more than ten minutes to finish her face work.

Once again, she stood up and looked at herself on the mirror. She closely examined herself, twirling a bit and smiling while doing so. There was a satisfied look plastered on her face. She looked ravishing and it was with all certainty, true.

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Kurenai turned off the light of her bedroom and walked towards the living room where she would be waiting for her co-jounin… no… her date, actually. But why was it so hard to call him that? Is it because she still wasn't over the Asuma-not-asking-her-first reason? Maybe. Maybe I'm being too assuming. Of course Asuma and I are friends but that doesn't mean that there's something going on between us beyond friendship. He probably found someone else better. Might as well enjoy the night with MY DATE! There… Yes, MY DATE…

A sudden knock on the door disturbed Kurenai from thinking about the pools of unanswered questions bombarding her head. Refreshing up a bit, she hurried to open the door, nearly tripping over certain items in her apartment.

Upon opening the door, she was left speechless by what had greeted her eager eyes. There in front of her, stood a charming young man with silver hair and smile as bright and as gorgeous as the most beautiful daylight she had ever laid eyes on. A polite bow came from the man as she hesitated to lose eye contact with him even for a second.

"Kombanwa, lovely lady." Kakashi greeted.

"K-kombanwa, Kakashi," Kurenai uneasily greeted the charming jounin in front of her. Gosh! He was gorgeous without that ugly mask off his perfect face.

The same thought ran through Kakashi's head. She was pretty… no! Pretty wasn't enough to describe the goddess that stood in front of her. She was beautiful in every sense of the word. But before he would give in to the hypnotic spell that the damsel was secretly and unknowingly casting on him, he brought out his little present for Kurenai.

"These are for you, Kurenai-san," he said as he handed Kurenai a basket decorated with tiny knick-knacks which were of the shades of pick and lavender.

Kurenai gratefully accepted the basket. In the basket there were many kinds of fruits like oranges, kiwis, strawberries and apples all arranged to form flower like patterns. Kurenai smiled in admiration of the pretty package she had just received.

"I was thinking of giving you flowers. But I had this made instead. I hope you like it," Kakashi continued.

"Domo arigatou gozaimasu," was all she could say as she gave Kakashi a light kiss on the cheeks, making the male jounin blush a little. "It's perfect. You know ho much I love fruits," she stated with the sweetest smile she could give. After excusing herself for a while, she put away the basket, reached for her bag and locked the doors. Soon they were off.

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The night breeze was chilling yet was comforting in a weird way creating a welcoming atmosphere for the people of Konoha. The town wasn't the usual dark and creepy place like it was. Instead there were many bright and colorful decorations displayed all over the town. The stars were in sync with the occasion, too, proudly flaunting their lustrous smiles at the world and trying to outshine each other. They turned the endless bluish black velvet night sky into a parade of diamonds and silk. The moon was round and up and about beaming it's weak yet beautiful light rays onto the bustling little village of Konoha.

Two figures walked down the street hand in hand as they followed the way the crowd was taking them. The woman smiled as she looked at her partner. Her partner beamed the same bright smile back. She blushed. He blushed. Both knew something magical was taking place, the beginning of a story that was far more fantastic than any ordinary once upon a time fairytale. And both refused to tell. Only time knows where the chosen road will lead to.

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"Hello… Hello… Mic test… Is this damn thing on!" Anko tried on the microphone to finally start the program. The whole place was crowded. Luckily for them, Tsunade had already sorted things out way back, assigning each person to one particular seat.

She tapped on the microphone impatiently, controlling her temper. Finally she heard the sound produced by tapping on the microphone reverberate throughout the whole place.

"Uhm, may we request everyone to please settle down," she spoke but the crowd would not budge from their endless chitchatting and loitering.

Pissed off a little by the cold shoulder they were all giving her she repeated her words again, only this time it was a bit more forceful than the last.

"May we please request everyone to settle down," she spoke again. Still everyone kept ignoring her as they were all too busy with their own businesses.

"SHUT YOUR PIE HOLES YOU UNBELIEVABLY OBNOXIOUS BUNCH OF WATCHA MA CALL THEM JERKS WHO KEEP ON MAKING DETESTABLE NOISE EVERY SINGLE F------ SECOND," she continuously said without stopping to take a moment of air. The crowd stopped to look at her. All became quiet within a single snap of a finger. The only sound that was heard was the chirping of the crickets that was accompanied by hooting of owls and the noises made by other night crawlers. And all together they made their spontaneous orchestra on their stage which was the earth that was covered with golden autumn leaves.

Anko just sighed as she gave the mic to Tsunade who was all ready and excited to recite her opening remarks that would finally start the awaited program. And after some introduction speeches from Jiraiya, and some other respectable ninjas, the party was finally started.

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On one table Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura sat along with their other friends. Joining them on the table were Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Ten-ten, Hyuuga Neji, Hyuuga Hinata, Akimichi Chouji, Inuzuka Kiba and his faithful partner Akamaru the dog, Gaara, his sister Temari and brother Kankuro, Aburame Shino, and Rock Lee. All were surprisingly dateless, even Naruto who didn't have the guts to ask Hinata out and Sakura who backed out on the last second. Each and every one of them had their own excuses but nonetheless they all arrived dateless in the end.

"What are we going to do now?" asked Naruto with a scratch on the head.

"Simple. Let's eat, dance, and just pretend we're having fun," Shikamaru sarcastically suggested him. A grunt escaped Naruto's lips as he decided to zip his mouth and just enjoy the music and the warm atmosphere it was creating.

A minute passed. Then another… and another… and another. The minutes continued to pass by until it turned into hours. Finally, upon realizing that their efforts on preparing for the event will eventually end up to oblivion if nothing good happens, Gaara stood up, went up the stage and grabbed the microphone. His friends looked at him, surprise apparent on their faces. Gaara signaled Sasuke and he immediately understood what it meant. Sasuke smiled as he instantly figured out Gaara's plan. He stood up and went towards the band which was hired to play for the event. Sasuke grabbed an electric guitar and jumped on stage and signaled for the others.

"Alright! That's what I'm talking about!" yelled Naruto as he followed Rock Lee and Neji towards the instruments that were abandoned by the band that was performing awhile ago.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you're having the time of your life," Gaara unexpectedly but politely blurted out on the microphone. "Because tonight, we will be playing for this one significant event of our lives, and that is the realization that we will always be one Konoha united like the synchronization of the music produced by our instruments.

But before anything else, I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Gaara and I will be your vocalist for tonight. And these are my band mates Sasuke on the lead guitar, Neji on the bass, Rock Lee on the keys, and last but not least, Naruto on the drums. I hope you will enjoy these songs we are wholeheartedly dedicating to all of you." With that said and done the audience clapped in amazement on how polite Gaara could be. And with a one, two, three from Naruto's drum stick they were playing the night away.

Ever the same…

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The dance floor was slowly getting crowded by couples dancing to the beat of the music. All were lost into their own little world ignoring the others who were actually present in the scene but virtual in the world of magic called love.

Kakashi extended a hand at Kurenai which she pleasingly accepted. And soon they were dancing not into the tune of the melody but to the rhythm of their hearts…

We were drawn from the weeds

We were brave like soldiers

Falling down under the pale moonlight

You were holding to me

Like a someone broken

And I couldn't tell you but I'm telling you now

Kakashi wrapped her hand around Kurenai's waist. Kurenai responded by encircling her arms on Kakashi's neck. They looked at each other for a moment, neither wanting to let go of the gaze. Kurenai could only blush at the feeling that was veiling both her body and her soul as she looked deep into the black orbs of the man she was with. Kakashi could feel the magic spark between them. Everything was perfect for that single moment. Smiles were unmasked, happiness was transparent, and contentment was crystal clear in both their eyes.

Just let me hold you while you're falling apart

Just let me hold you and we'll both fall down

Fall on me

Tell me everything you want me to be

Forever with you forever in me

Ever the same

Nice memories have their own scent. Whenever you're veiled in the scent, your heart can always go back to the unforgettable past together with your own scenery that will never fade...

We would stand in the wind

We were free like water

Flowing down

Under the warmth of the sun

Now it's cold and we're scared

And we've both been shaken

Hey, look at us

Man, this doesn't need to be the end

Kurenai gingerly leaned her head on Kakashi's chest. Kakashi slowly wrapped his hands around her trembling body. Both were enjoying the feeling of each other's heart pump close to theirs.

The night was glowing and the stars were twinkling up high on the velvet night sky. But to them, they were only frivolous things… things that were of no worth no matter how beautiful they may be. Because at that moment, there was nothing more beautiful compared to the sight of people dancing close to each other ever so slowly as they feel the presence of love envelop the world and take them to their new found paradise which only consisted of two persons… him and her…

Just let me hold you while you're falling apart

Just let me hold you and we'll both fall down

Fall on me tell me everything you want me to be

Forever with you

Forever in me

Ever the same

Call on me

I'll be there for you and you'll be there for me

Forever it's you

Forever in me

Ever the same

There are many books in the library. Each book has a wonderful story that will never happen in reality. But as you fall in love, reality becomes a wonderful story better than any novel...

They looked at each other with the desire of never letting a moment pass by in vain. Time was all too precious at the moment. A single minute wasted in worthlessness was as valuable as life. Everything was magic. She was never a princess and he was never a prince. But both felt the enchantment from within, the sensation that they thought could only be felt in fairytales.

You may need me there

To carry all your weight

But you're no burden I assure

You tide me over

With a warmth I'll not forget

But I can only give you love

Nobody can stop the flow of time, but a moment captured in the frame of the heart will never disappear. That will be shown at the bottom of their hearts and will always give off a great feeling... sweet... and bitter...
Little by little their faces inched each other… until finally their lips were sealed with one sweet kiss… Time stopped for that one moment in their lives. Neither wanted to let go of the newfound sensation initiated by their first kiss… And bit by bit the pieces of the puzzle have fallen into the right places…and love takes its rightful place in their hearts.

Fall on me tell me everything you want me to be

Forever with you

Forever in me

Ever the same

Call on me

I'll be there for you and you'll be there for me

Forever it's you

Forever in me

Ever the same

Forever with you

Forever in me

Ever the same

Love is stupid. Love is blind.

Love's a threat to humankind.

Love's a fickle-minded thing.

It is but a crazy fling.

Love is silly. Love is weak.

Love's the reason why hearts break.

Love is cruel. Love is vain.

Love will bring nothing but pain.

Love is quite impossible.

Love is unpredictable.

Love is garbage. Love's a cheat.

Love isn't something worth the keep.

But time will come for you to fall

And then you'll see… love's worth it after all.

Love blooms never in coincidence but in fate.

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Two figures walked down the street hand in hand as they went the opposite way the crowd going. The woman smiled as she looked at her partner. Her partner beamed the same bright smile back. She blushed. He blushed. Both knew something magical had taken place, the beginning of a story that was far more fantastic than any ordinary once upon a time fairytale. The voice was a whisper that was too soft to be heard but the beating of the heart was thunder that could be heard from miles away. At that moment, neither cared where the road was taking them. They knew that wherever it may lead to, as long as they're together and love is present, it didn't matter that much anymore.

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tsuzuku :3

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A/N: Oh snap! I finally finished it! After a whole month of absence I finally updated! Wahoho:3 Hehe… as usual… pleas send me feedbacks or comments regarding this chapter! Thankies very much! COOKIES FOR EVERYONE!

BONUS: I drew something KakashixKurenai related… all interested are welcome to view my profile where I have posted the url of the site where I have placed my drawing…

Disclaimers: Ever the same original by Rob Thomas… Some quotes are from the anime 'BOYS BE'…

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