I was watching Ranma when this idea came into my mind. A character from this fan-fic is a character from that manga, but this is not a cross-over (he has the same personality, but he's a character from Naruto-verse in this fic…am I making myself clear? I think I'm very bad explaining --U). I made this just for fun, so don't take it too seriously : P
The action takes place after time-skip.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Naruto.
It was a clear morning in Konoha. Ninjas could be seen training, going or coming back from missions. Two shinobis were sparring in a smashed ground; weapons were scattered everywhere and there were big holes in the floor. The owner of the weapons, a brown haired girl, raised a hand.
-Oi Neji, this is enough for today –she complaint –This is our day off and we're training!
-It's Lee's fault, he's the one who gathered us here and now is the one who's being late –the long haired boy answered
-So we have to train while we're waiting…
Tenten made a sceptical face and Neji crossed his arms. In that moment, a green figure emerged from the nearby woods.
-Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay, but look who I met! –Lee ran towards them happily. Following him, there was a tall boy. Neither Neji nor Tenten knew him, so they exchanged a quoting glance.
-And he is…? –Tenten started
The boy's eyes sparkled; he jumped to a tree and adopted a theatrical pose.
-My name's Kamino Shigeru, and I am Konoha's Blue Thunder! –at that moment a blue thunder crossed the sky and Shigeru jumped again, made some flips in mid-air and landed gracefully on his feet just in front of Tenten. She has looking at him dumbfounded and she moved a step back instinctively. She knew there were Konoha's Green Beasts, Konoha's Yellow Flash and Konoha's White Fang, but she never heard about Konoha's Blue Thunder.
-May I have your name, lady? –he asked politely
-I'm Tenten…
-Oh! Such a beautiful name for even a more beautiful woman! –he shouted.
Tenten blushed softly; Lee raised his punch in admiration and Neji's eye twitched. But only once.
Shigeru flashed a smile and put his hands on his hips, closing his eyes.
-I think you're so cute that I'm going to let you have a date with me. –he nodded thoughtfully and smiled again –I'm so kindhearted!
Tenten's blush changed into a red colour. She frowned deeply and gritted her teeth with rage.
-Listen, Kamino…I don't need anyone's pity. I don't want to have a date with you, and even if you were the only one who asked in my life I'd rather stay at home sharpening my weapons forever. –she hit his chest with her finger – Have you understood, or have I to make it clearer?
Lee frowned and moved his head to look at Shigeru, expecting his reaction. Neji had his arms crossed and was watching the whole scene apparently bored.
Shigeru had a serious expression and looked intensely at Tenten's determinate eyes. He spoke with a low tone:
-I heard it clearly, and I understand you. I know you're willing to date with me, but you're too shy to admit it. Accept my apologies for not doing this properly. From now on, I'll court you during a whole week; at the end of the week I'll make your dreams come true and you'll be mine…
He burst out laughing dramatically and disappeared leaving a scent of red rose petals. Tenten was frozen in her spot, she still had her finger raised, pointing nowhere. Lee had both his fists clenched and his eyes flashing with admiration, while Neji felt his eye twitching twice this time. He had to control himself, he thought. That was his biggest demonstration of emotion in months.
-Lee…- Tenten started- who THE HELL was that guy?
-He's my beloved cousin! He was my role model and idol before meeting Gai-sensei! He taught me everything about women! –he said proudly.
-Well, that…-she began mumbling.
-…explains everything –Neji finished her sentence in a low voice.
-And now what I'm supposed to do? –she asked desperate.
-Well, Shigeru-kun is going to court you! You'll be the most envied girl in Konoha! –Lee answered
-…Whoa, cool…now I'll sleep calmer.
-Yeah, and you'll be happier! –Lee continued, not noticing Tenten's ironic tone – He'll give you red roses, teddy bears and all that stuff women like!
- And what if I don't like red roses and teddy bears?
-C'mon Tenten! Every girl like those!
-…
-Believe me! He's a ladies man!
-I don't believe you! I've heard about Neji's, Sasuke's and even Shikamaru's, but I've never heard about Shigeru's Fanclub!
-That's because he moved when he was six to Hidden Grass Village, but he considers himself from Konoha. It is said he's legendary there. Every girl around his age has gone out with him at least one time. You're the first one who's going to have him here in Konoha, so be proud!
-NO WAY! He's not gonna date me NEVER in his life, have you heard me? –she roared furious.
-Well, he loves challenges, so be careful Tenten. The more you resist, the more persistent he is. He won't stop until he gets what he wants.
-Then he'll try forever! –she decided.
Lee shook his head sadly while she crossed her arms firmly. Neji had seated near a tree observing the two of them. He approved inwardly and for the first time Tenten's stubbornness; crossed his legs and started meditating. Lee spoke softly again.
-Look…it's like fate or something like that. You're going to date him at the end, it always ends that way.
Tenten only glared at him and started walking to the village, saying "see you tomorrow" roughly. Lee sighed and started kicking a tree, counting. Time passed slowly as he increased his speed.
After five hundred kicks he stopped and faced Neji.
-I think she's pretending. –he commented –I'm sure she likes red roses and teddy bears!. –without waiting for and answer, he started making push-ups.
-She actually doesn't like them –he heard Neji commenting. -Her favourite flowers are orange tulips, and her only teddy bear is a rather old one, gift from her father.
The Green Beast thought about this without stopping his push-ups. Since when did Neji know so much about Tenten? Sure he was always guessing things with his Byakugan, but those weren't facts one could guess only observing, right? Furthermore, he was always considered the cold and uncaring one, while Lee was the hot and kind hearted. Maybe –the boy continued thinking- he was so obsessed about training with Gai-sensei and winning Sakura's heart that he hasn't had enough time to deep his bounds with his team. Could that be possible? Could Tenten and Neji have forged a deeper friendship sparring while he had been following Gai-sensei's steps?
-And Lee…- Neji's deep voice brought him out of his thoughts abruptly. He turned his head to face him and Neji continued slowly – you, more than anyone, should know that destiny can be changed.
Lee stopped and observed him while he stood up and started walking to the Hyuuga compound. He couldn't believe from WHOM he had heard that sentence. He couldn't help but smile, thinking that Shigeru's courting wasn't going to be a failure. Tenten might end dating someone next week.
This is the beginning, hope you like it!
Shigeru is obviously based on Kuno Tatewaki, from Ranma ½. I was watching one of the episodes and I just had to put him courting Tenten. It's so funny picturing her making faces and shouting desperate! But the best part will be making Neji jealous…oooooh, how I'm going to enjoy that –grins evilly-
Tell me what you think! Suggestions and requests are welcome:)