Chapter 7-Merry Christmas

Christmas was soon coming around the corner and our favorite ninja are were getting ready for the holiday season. Everyone was trying to get each other a gift. Sasuke was walking around in the mall, Neji was checking out the gun shop (AN he likes Tenten. Tenten likes weaposn. Guns are weapons so it works out), Naruto was in a jewelry store and Shikamaru was checking out electronics.

"Hey can I help you," a store attendant said to Neji who was looking at some guns.

"Yes I'm looking for a gun," Neji said.

"Well you are in the right place," the man said. "What might you be looking for?"

"Something rare," Neji said. "Not a muzzle loader and something fairly recent."

"I think I have just the thing," the man told him. "Follow me to our back room." Neji followed him into the backroom and back towards a few black boxes. The guy took one and opened it. "World War 2 STG 44 assault rifle. Used by the Germans."

"How rare," Neji said.

"Very only a few are known to be available on the market," the man told him.

"Well how much then," Neji said.

"For ammo it's about 7.00 bucks for 500 rounds and the gun itself along with cleaning kit is 800.00 dollars."

"I'll take it," Neji said.

"Alright but first you have to go through the process of getting a machine gun license," the man said.

"The person I'm getting this for my wife already has one," Neji said, lying partially. He remembered the day Tenten got her gunnery license from the US Army in 2003 and she already had a wide selection at home of American and other nationalities firearms. Of course she wasn't his wife, yet that is.

"Ok," the man said. He took him out to the front and Neji signed a few papers then paid him.

"Thank you sir," Neji said.

"See you around."

Naruto looked around the jewelry store. He was looking for the perfect ring to get Hinata when he bumped into someone him and Hinata knew well. He by accident bumped into fairly average height man with spiked up black hair with a black jacket on. "Sorry sir," Naruto said. He got a closer look at the guy. "Mike," he said.

"Hey Naruto," Mike Shinnoda said. "What are you doing here?"

"Looking for a gift for my girl," Naruto said.

"Same thing I'm getting married soon," Mike told him.

"Congrats man," he said.

"Whose your girl?"

"Hinata Hyuga."

"I always knew she'd get with someone didn't think it would be you," Mike said chuckling. "How is she?"

"She's good," Naruto said.

"Well were recording our new album if Hinata wants to swing by tell her she can," Mike explained.

"Cool," Naruto said. He finally found what he was looking for, a rather pricy 700.00 dollar ring that had a very large sapphire on it. "I want that one," Naruto said. The lady behind the counter took it out and put it in a box with a bow on it. "Thanks," Naruto said. "See you around Mike good luck with your new wife."

"Bye man," Mike said waving to him.

Shikamaru stood around looking for the perfect gift for Temari. "Dang what can I get her," Shikamaru said. Then he saw it, talking picture frames. He took one off the shelf and brought it up to the register. He paid for it then got into his car and drove home. "She isn't home good," he said to himself. He pushed the button on the back and started talking.

Close Up With Shikamaru

"Temari chan I hope you'll find it in your heart to realize how much I really truly love you. No matter what happens I will always love you and nothing can ever change that. Merry Christmas Temari chan."

Sasuke walked out of the mall feeling quite satisfied with himself. He had just bought Sakura some new pajamas, a few new shirts and some expensive makeup. But he would get the chance for something more. A band that was at the mall that Sakura really liked was there signing cards. It was the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Flea rules he is like one of the best bassist ever!). Sasuke wadded his way up to through the crowd and up to the singer, Anthony Kiedis. "Anthony," he said.

"Hey kid what do you want," Anthony asked.

"Can all of you guys sign this card," Sasuke said handing him a card. The Chili Peppers signed the card and gave it back to Sasuke. "Thanks." He walked away.

About a week later Christmas came. Neji walked into Tenten's room and decided to wake her up. He tiptoed into her room and then got down next to her. "Jukken," he said reaching over. He began to tickle her like crazy and she started squirming and cracking up.

"Neji hahahahaha Neji st hahhahhahaha stop it," she said trying to control herself.

"Neji nii san what are you doing to Tenten chan," Hinata said getting up. Neji stopped.

"Most fun tickle session," Tenten said. She kissed Neji on the lips.

"It's Christmas," Neji said.

"Oh I forgot," Tenten said.

"Christmas already," Sakura said getting up.

"Wow didn't think it would come this fast," Temari said getting up.

"Come on Naruto Sasuke Shikamaru and Gaara are waiting."

After everyone had come in and opened up some presents from friends back home and from their families for those who had ones they started giving each other their presents. Tenten loved her new assault rifle and Temari loved the picture frame. She kissed Shikamaru for it. Sakura liked Sasuke's gifts and her Red Hot Chili Peppers card. Gaara kept rolling the video camera. Then it was Naruto's turn. "Here Hinata chan," Naruto said handing her a small box. She took the box and read the card out loud.

"To a very special girl with navy blue hair," she said. "She was one of the few who truly cared. Hyuga Hinata I say to thee." She paused. "Will you please marry me?" She opened the box and put the ring on her finger. Tears filled her eyes.

"Yes," she said. "I will."

"Alright Naruto," Sasuke said clapping. Everyone else followed and Gaara got the whole thing on tape.

"And I got a call from Tsunade sama last night," Naruto told her. "She's stepping down when we get home," Naruto told her. "And I'm the Rokudaime!"

"Naruto kun," she said hugging him. It was the happiest moment of her life. "We get married when we get home."

"Promise," Naruto said. Then the doorbell went off and Sasuke went to answer it. A postman stood there with a clipboard. "Package for Mr. Gaara Sabaku," the man explained.

"Right here," Gaara said coming to the door.

"You have a very big package from a certain Kankuro," the postman said. "Sign here please." Gaara signed the forms and walked outside. Sitting in the driveway was a Hummer H2.

"Thank god for gas substitutes," Gaara said. "Guys look at this." Everyone else ran outside and marveled at the car. The postman guy left.

"Alright Kankuro," Temari said. She read the card on the front. "Dear Gaara and Temari. The village is doing well I'm doing fine as Kazekage. Gaara can I keep this position please? Love Kankuro."

"Thank you puppet boy," Naruto said. He opened the trunk and saw lots of winter sports equipment. "What's this?"
"The card also came with season passes to Heavenly Valley North Star and Alpine Meadows," Temari said. "Enough for all of us."

"Great we can go on a ski trip," Sakura said

"Or more like you guys will," Gaara said. "Me and Temari don't ski or snowboard or do any of that stuff," Gaara told them.

"And I want to stay with Temari," Shikamaru said.

"Alright fine suits me," Naruto said.

"Want to just leave tomorrow morning," Sasuke asked.

"Sure I'm good," everyone else said in unison.

"Great," Sasuke said.