Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. By the way, to Naruto: GET TOGETHER WITH HINATA ALREADY! –Goes and cuddles with Kakashi. Teeheehee.–

The Princess and the Rogue – His and her fairytale

I love Kakashi – normal

I love Asuma – Kurenai thinking (italics)

I love Kurenai – Asuma thinking (bold)

Yay! Ramen with Hinata! – Naruto thinking (bold with italics)

Chapter 16 – Wedding and Retirement

Back in the village where the fortress of briars lies, an old soothsayer is greeted in the morning.

"My, my, what do we have here?" she said softly as a messenger pigeon landed on her gnarly arm. She took off the letter attached to the pigeon's leg; as it flew off, she began reading.

Dearest Granny

It's me Hinata! It's been a while since I've written, it's been so busy but sorry nonetheless. The reason I have been so busy is that Kurenai-oneechan and Asuma-oniisan are getting married! It's been almost half a year since all of us reached the capital and happily for all of us, Asuma-oniisan and the King and Queen are getting along very nicely and Kurenai-oneechan has finally accepted her parents – even if they can lack common sense at times. It's been absolutely insane but at the same time tons of fun. Naruto-kun fell into a huge bowl of cake batter yesterday while sneaking into the kitchens. We didn't have cake for the party but the chefs whipped up other desserts really quickly. Speaking of Naruto-kun, he's behind me reading this letter and he tells me to say hello to you or the "weird soothsayer obaachan". Anyways, there is so much to do and Kurenai-oneechan is asking for me. I promise to write soon.

Love,

Hinata

P.S. Enclosed is an invitation to the wedding and afterwards, we all plan on coming back with you to the village before going to Konoha. I'm so excited!

"I guess my little Hinata has changed. That's wonderful," said the old soothsayer.

"Milady? Is this the soothsayer of this village?" asked a sudden voice. It belonged to a young messenger lad.

"Indeed I am. What brings you here?"

"This box is sent to you and it is from the King and Queen. They give you their regards and send you this package."

"Thank you," the soothsayer said, puzzled as she took the box from the lad. He bowed and walked off. She opened the box. Inside was a short letter. "I seem to be getting a lot of these today."

To the soothsayer

We thank you for your services at the birth of our daughter. Unfortunately, we realised that your services were unrewarded. In the box, compensation could be found. If there are any problems, do not hesitate to write back.

(Insert royal seal here) The King and Queen

She opened the other package included in the box. Inside was a considerable amount of money. The soothsayer smiled.

"Well," she started. "I need to get out of this stupid costume and get me something proper for the wedding."

The old woman began chuckling to herself as she walked into the village.

"The future is shaped by your own actions. I never knew… I never knew that I would one day get such a huge amount of money for a "prediction" of mine. And to think, my words came true!"

The old woman continued to chuckle as she walked by herself. She was going to have a very happy retirement.

THE END

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