Imma Kiwi Bird: Okies. This chapter shows a possible relationship between Hermione and Shikamaru. Yes; this will happen. Someone stated that this might be a good couple because they're both smart, and because it would actually work out.
I agree.
Also, I apologize for the over-shortness of this chapter. You all know the next one will be longer.
Disclaimer: I don't own the HP or Naruto characters. Kishimoto Misashi and JK Rowling do.
Key for Text: "Words." This is in Japanese.
"Words." This is normal speaking.
"Words." This is thinking.
You and Me and the Devil Makes Three
Chapter 2: Soccer, Dinner, and Preparation
Hyuuga Neji had not imagined Harry Potter to look the way he did.
He had imagined someone at least wealthy, someone that seemed to be worth protecting.
Not a boy with green eyes, shaggy black hair, and some glasses that had the bridge taped up multiple times.
No; Hyuuga Neji had expected much, much more.
So; all of the bodyguards that had been hired were currently outside, along with the rest of the Weasley family. The living room had been to small, so they all had to meet in the backyard.
"Harry, dear; these are the bodyguards hired for you," Mrs Weasley said. The ninja automatically detected the nervousness in her voice.
Harry looked at them all slowly. "But... I'd rather have them as friends then bodyguards,"
At this, the kunoichi softened slightly. This boy seemed kind. Very kind...
Mrs Weasley sighed. "I know, Harry. But it is not our fault, your fault, or their fault. Now; introduce yourselves."
After the quick introduction, Ginny stepped forward, holding a ball. A soccer ball. She motioned towards the large field just outside their fence. "Wanna go play soccer?" She asked as if she had known them all her entire life.
Ino, Sakura, and Tenten agreed. They eventually convinced Hinata as well. Kiba, Naruto, and Lee were the only others who would play, though. It was fine, thought; because with Fred, George, Ginny, Harry, and Ron, they had twelve players.
Everyone else went up back to their rooms; except for Neji and Shikamaru. Shikamaru was going to speak with Mr and Mrs Weasley, and Neji was left to supervise the soccer match. For Harry's sake, of course.
The Hyuuga looked at Harry as he kicked the ball from Ron. No; this was not what he expected, but it was also more than he bargained for.
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"Meh, Mrs Weasley?" Shikamaru started as soon as they were sitting in the living room. "Exactly what are we protecting Harry from?" Mrs Weasley gave a nervous laugh.
"Well, Shikamaru... someone wants Harry dead. And the one who wants him dead is very powerful, and he has many underlings." Mrs Weasley lowered her voice. "It's Voldemort."
"Voldemort?" Shikamaru repeated loudly. Mrs Weasley flinched. "Do not say his name!" Shikamaru shrugged. Was this 'Voldemort' so powerful and terrifying that people were to afraid to even speak his name?
Shikamaru nodded. "Okay... I think I understand it all completely."
"Meh... this is all going to be troublesome..."
Shikamaru stood, bowed to Mr and Mrs Weasley, and then headed out the door. He'd have to get everyone else and tell them. Well... no; that would be to troublesome. He'd just tell Neji.
Then, as soon as he got outside and looked at everyone, he remembered that they had been forced to dress in non-ninja clothes. The Nara still hadn't figured out why... maybe he should try to find out... Never mind. It would end up being non-worthy of knowing.
"Neji?" Shikamaru said as soon as h stopped beside the vacant-eyed Hyuuga, who was still watching the match.
"Hn?"
"I found out some things..."
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"I'm heeeeeeeere!"
"Hermione!" Both Ron and Harry cried. They abandoned their game and went running for the house, jumping over the fence. When they nearly knocked Shikamaru down, they didn't even stop. They even ignored all the yells from the soccer players; minus Hinata. She had quit the game at Neji's wishes, because she looked like she was about to faint.
Soon, Harry and Ron came running back with a new girl beside them. She had long, wavy brown hair and brown eyes. Her front teeth stuck out slightly, and that made most tink she was a nerd. And, she happened to be engrossed in school studies, but she wasn't a nerd. She was wearing some loose jeans, and a light blue t-shirt that had the words 'Starry Night' over a picture that looked like a night sky.
Shikamaru blinked as she came running after the two boys. As soon as they reached the fence, they hopped over. The girl stopped beside them. After catching her breathe, she turned to them.
"Hello; I'm Hermione Granger." She stated. Yup. Her voice showed that she thought she possibly knew everything, and it looked like she actually did.
"Hyuuga Neji-" Hermione gasped, cutting off Shikamaru from introducing himself. "Troublesome woman..."
"You're from the famed Hyuuga clan of Konohagakure?" Neji gave a slow nod before turning back to the game. Hermione took that as an invitation to leave him alone. "And you are?"
"Nara Shikamaru,"
"Well, nice meeting you guys!" Hermione jumped the fence as well, and went to play the game.
"Troublesome woman..."
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The meal Mrs Weasley prepared was large and good in tastes.
Chouji was having a hay-day pigging out on the food he had commented as 'better than anything he had ever had'.
Everyone else was eating normally, occasionally getting seconds on something they liked.
And did I mention that they had to eat outside because of the large number of people?
Sasuke looked at Harry. This was who they would be risking their life for? He didn't seem worth it. Not worth anything, as a matter of a fact. Uchiha Sasuke would actually rather leave the kid to die, if they got in a situation.
But that would betray his contract. And, he would be betraying Konoha. So, that was not an option. Oh well...
Hermione kept glancing at Shikamaru, and Harry wondered why. They guy was just downright lazy, in his opinion. Did Hermione possibly see something in him? If so: wow.
Ronald Weasley also noticed, and he was jealous and enraged. Hermione shouldn't mind that guy! He was a lazy bum who probably had not future! He, Ronald Weasley, had much more to offer!
Ino, Sakura, and Tenten finally finished their food. Soon after, Hinata and Ginny were done as well. After a prod or two, Hermione was also done. "Good night." She said. Everyone said good night back, but only Harry noticed that she had been looking straight at Nara Shikamaru when she said it.
Soon, the six girls all disappeared into the Burrow.
"Well... 'night." Kiba, Naruto, Fred, and George all hoped up and ran off into the house. Those that were smart enough to understand that meant they were all planning something.
"Well, dears. Have a good sleep." Mrs Weasley said, giving all the reluctant men a tight hug after they all finished eating. They all bid her a good sleep as well and headed into the Burrow, then up to where they would be staying.
But, they didn't know that tomorrow morning, they would be getting mail.
