*Dream*
Five-year-old Shikadai was walking with his Uncle Gaara looking around the area when he spotted a kid around his age, the boy was watching the other kids play if anyone who wasn't watching would have thought the boy was fine just sitting by himself under the only tree in the park but Shikadai saw the loneliness and sadness in the boy's eyes. Shikadai moving away from his uncle he shyly approached him, the boy's eyes looked at him and Shikadai's eyes widened. 'They are so pretty, so much prettier than mama's.' Blushing Shikadai moves closer and offers a shy smile to the boy "Can I sit with you, it's too troublesome to play with them. I would much rather sit here with you if that's okay?" The boy hesitated before slowly nodding with a gruff fine before looking back at the other kids, moving closer till he could almost feel the other body heat he sits down he knows Uncle Gaara was watching them from the bench a few distance away but he felt safe for some reason he knew he was safe right here. "I'm Nara Shikadai," He looked up at the other from under his lashes, the other glanced at him before looking away with slightly pink cheeks, "Shinki, my name is Shinki." Smiling he continued to talk to the other till it was time to go home. Shikadai frown before thinking too much he runs up and hugs Shinki tightly and smiles "I hope we can be friends and meet here again Shinki-Kun." he pressed a kiss against his cheek and runs back to his uncle who laughed at his nephew's behavior. A few days later they kept meeting up and grew close to each other till the fateful day they had slipped from Gaara who stopped to talk with Matsuri. Shinki and Shikadai were looking at something when they realized they had lost Gaara, "We should just wait here Uncle Gaara will find us with his sand." Shikadai spoke to Shinki, they sat down for a second when it happened out of nowhere these two men jump down from the building across from them to try to take Shikadai and threw a knife at Shinki. Shinki seeing the knife and Shikadai about to be taken from him snapped he felt a sudden powerful wave come from Shinki watch what looked like black sand and metal attract to Shinki and then it focuses on the man who drops Shikadai he watched how it turn into a spike that hurled to the ninja while Shikadai used it run to Shinki and moved behind him shaken he closed his eyes and hold onto Shinki. He felt his Uncle coming closer but he knew Shinki was scared and angry "Shinki-Kun… Shinki-kun please come back to me, I need you to come back." He moved in front of him and hugged him close. A wall of iron sand was moving around them as if to protect them, he looked up at Shinki with tears in his eyes, without a thought Shikadai hugged him tightly to calm him down and reassure him that he was here and safe. That's how Gaara found them two bodies dead and shikadai hugging Shinki with Iron sand floating behind them. From that forward Shikadai couldn't be found without Shinki and vice versa, as they grew older Shinki began to train under Gaara to control his power and Shikadai would train with his clan abilities but he asked his Mom to train him and asked his uncle kankuro to train him with poison.
*7 years has passed*
Shikadai woke from his dream with a groan not wanting to move his body was still sore somewhat from the training with his mom and Uncle Kankuro, moving his head a little to look out his window and saw the sun barely over the horizon he knew that meant he had a few more hours before his Mom will come to wake him. Sighing, he forced his body to get up and head for the shower stopping at his desk to look at the picture of his dad and mom holding him. He smiled he was glad his dad didn't fight his mom on her and Shikadai moving back to Suna when he was four, Shikamaru saw how sad and hurt his wife was with leaving Gaara and Kankuro after finally getting their sibling bounds back, he still visited his dad and called him and sometimes his dad would visit for a week or a month when he had time but he was busy being the advisor to the Hokage. Quickly leaving that trail of thought he took a quick shower before getting dressed he slipped into black shinobi pants, a mesh shirt hidden under a black battle kimono with a red orb tied to keep it shut with black gloves up to his elbow and shinobi heeled boots. He grabbed his fan that was so much like his mom's feeling pride while he was a prodigy in his clan shadow technique everyone forgets that he is Temari son since he looked so much like his dad but he was just as furious as his mother maybe if he had grown up a lot more around his dad he would be like him but he didn't he was like his mom loud when needed be and just as vicious as her when fighting with a temper, he knew he could be looked at as weak with how he looked, his hair was long he had a slim but slight muscular build with a soft tan and had his mom facial feature. He knew he could be called androgynous especially since his Shinobi outfit was reminiscent of his mom outfit. Since he knew this he used mock fights when training let others make the mistake to underestimate him based on his appearance and how he would portray himself that way when he showed them no one would forget when they would meet him on the battlefield.
Making his way downstairs he stopped when he heard his Uncle Gaara voice talking to someone, curious he peeked around only to stop seeing Shinki feeling his cheeks warm he quickly moved back around the corner He felt the memories of Shinki and him meeting calling him and how close they were how they joined the Ninja academy together, you would think he would have grown out of his crush on him but it grew and soon he would blush and glare at anyone that tried to steal Shinki from him. He was always with Shinki or Shinki was with him. They of course had other friends but they always seem to gravitate back to each other, he forgot that Shinki was coming over today to train more with his Uncle because of how similar their abilities are. Taking a breath he moved around from the wall and walked into the kitchen greeting his uncle and Shinki as he headed for the cabinet for his favorite teacup it was the one Shinki had bought for him it had a red Salvia painted around it, he could feel Shinki eyes on him roaming over him to see if he was hurt and that he was truly fine. Shikadai quickly grabbed his cup and poured his tea before grabbing another cup. This one had Heliotrope painted around the cup he had gotten it for Shinki two years ago when he visited his dad and started on making Shinki his own pot of tea. As he was doing this task his mind started to wander while the other two in the room continue their discussion, He always felt like he was chasing after Shinki to grow stronger to prove he can stand by Shinki's side so he wouldn't feel like he had to always protect Shikadai from everything. He wanted to be on the same team as Shinki and tomorrow he would find out if he will be in the genin team which will be announced in their homeroom. He grabbed his cup and Shinki's before walking over to them, handing Shinki his and taking a careful sip of his before speaking. "Shinki-Kun are you here for training again? Didn't you and Uncle Gaara train yesterday, you should take a break Tomorrow we are finding out our team placement and our sensei." He spoke softly looking at Shinki, a soft blush on his cheek before quickly looking at his Uncle noting how he looked amused at his nephew's outfit and how much he acted like his mother. "I was actually telling Shinki that we are taking a break from training as there is a council meeting and such for today, Why don't you and Shinki hang out and relax today? Temari and Kankuro will be with me as well today." He silently cursed knowing his uncle knew about his crush along with his mom.
He looked at Shinki from under his lashes and notice how relaxed and comfortable he looked at the prospect, "What do you say Shinki-Kun?" He didn't want him to feel like he had to no matter how much he would like to hang out with him, he knew he had other friends Yodo and Araya. Shinki moved to look at his face blank but he could see the warmth in his eyes for his childhood friend, the first kid his own age that wasn't afraid of him. "I don't mind Shikadai, besides I'm sure you're still tired from training yesterday. Didn't you say there was a new game that came out today? Why don't we see if they have it and pick up a few things on the way." Shikadai's eyes light up when he remembers there was a new game. He quickly finished his tea and moved, grabbing his wallet before quickly meeting Shinki, grabbing his hand, and quickly dragging him out the door so busy talking about the new video game that he forgot he was still holding Shinki's hand or to notice how Shinki was looking at him. He moved closer to Shikadai and let a small smile show. Humming to show his acknowledgment that he was listening. Shinki liked it when it was like this between them; Shikadai relaxed, safe and happy. By the time they reached the store people were opening up their stand and stores, quickly heading to the one for the game they ran into classmates and others alike some moved out of the way still scared of Shinki and others tried to talk to Shikadai (More like flirt.) Shinki glared at some from behind Shikadai, daring them to try to take HIS Shikadai.
Finally getting the game they stepped out of the shop only to be stopped yet again by Shinki friends this time "Ah if it isn't the little prince and his knight." Shikadai blushed at the nickname before glaring at Yodo. "Yodo how many times do I have to keep telling you to quit calling me that!" she just smirked at him while chewing on her gum. Araya just shifted before moving over to Shinki while those two argued knowing it would be a while. "Shinki, what are you two up to?" Shinki shifted a little to Araya but kept his eyes on the other two, amused twice of the mouth showed his humor in those antics most would have thought Yodo and Shikadai didn't like each other but the case was they were quite close. "We both have the day off from training because of tomorrow and Master Gaara has business today with his siblings. Shikadai just got him a new game and picked up a few things to pass the time. What about you and Yodo?" Araya hums behind his mask "We were on our way to get a light breakfast before heading to one of the training grounds to practice one of Yodo moves she was having trouble with. Do you guys want to join us?" Shinki thought about it before turning to look at Shikadai only to see him reach for his fan "Shikadai don't! You know your mom would be mad at you for using your fan in the city!" He called out, moving to grab Shikadai's hand from his fan smirking to see the fan is held by the cloth he had embroidered with his clan symbol. He moved to stand a little in front of Shikadai "Araya wanted to know if we would like to watch him and Yodo train, we can play the video game later if you want we do have all day to play it ourselves." He spoke softly looking down at Shikadai, it still amused him how the other was slightly shorter than him.
Shikadai pouted a little looking away with his brows close together. He wanted Shinki to himself but it was hard to deny it, Araya asked and the boy was shy and he knew how sometimes Yodo words can be cruel when she wasn't meaning to be. Araya needed someone to always encourage him and give positive words after training. Sighing he nodded leaning into Shinki feeling how the sand moved around Shikadai to let him close he was one of the few to be allowed around the cloak his finger twitch feeling his necklace that held some of Shinki sand in that way Shinki could find him if he was in danger or for a moment like these. "You are making this up to me later Shi-Kun." He mumbles softly "Awww look at how domestic little prince is being!" Yodo's voice reaches Shikadai making his eyebrow twitch before moving away from Shinki "Yodo!" He moved at her ready to grab his fan, only to chase her while running away from Shikadai's temper. Shinki blushes a little hidden under his facial paint, "Should we go stop them? We might have to just pick up some food since it looks like Yodo is heading to the training ground and Shikadai is about to open his fan." Araya rubbed the back of his head at his friends' antics, the civilians were used to it at this point they didn't even bat an eye at this anymore, they would be more worried if Shikadai didn't yell at Yodo anymore.
Shinki sighs before nodding and starts to head off in the direction that yodo and Shikadai ran off in. Finally they reach them after dropping the game off at Shikadai home and grabbing some food for everyone only to see Shikadai open fan and sending Tornados towards Yodo who deflect and sends her sonic boom only for Shikadai to slam his fan down and hide behind it pulling out his smaller fans they were Traditionally dancing fans but he used them in battle having them custom made to be more strong and durable encase he was separated from his main fan. He has been trying to create a move and this was a perfect time since Shinki was there watching, once the last of Yodo sonic boom effects stopped he stopped and channeled his chakra into the fans and called out his attack " Dance of the Serpent!" sending his first attack cerating 10 tornadoes at his friend he waved the other fan "Wind Blades!" he called the second attack. This one sent seven blades at Yodo hidden behind the Tornados that were picking up and shredding everything directed by his fans. He was focused before he spun, blocking the kunai with one fan and swiping the other in front of him "Wind gust!" sending her flying back he closed both fans. "Do you yield Yodo?" he calls out seeing her land back on her feet. "Maa, it's a break. You chased me out here with no food." she says in a playful voice showing she was only joking, "Besides what were those three attack? didn't know you had two other fans besides your giant one?" He ducks his head down blushing a little "I had them custom made I figure if I got separated from the main one I needed something to fall back on besides they look like dancers fans no one would think to check them." he laughed "So they are more durable and harder to break, those are new moves I made I wanted something I can call my own and I got inspired by this book I was reading this lady is a wind user and I made them my own and stronger." He sighed and looked up. "I am still trying to use my wind with puppets. I have this idea of using them as weapons and shields while my wind can cut blades I even have a name Dance of the Puppets." Shaking his head he looked up to see Shinki's amazed face and how even Araya eyes from behind the masked looked at him. "That was amazing Shikadai! That was amazing control how you could direct and move your control over your wind is perfect. The fact you can control and send attacks with the other is perfect. No one would expect another attack while dodging the first one and it causes screen cover for your shadows!" He blushes looking down from the praise. Moving too quickly to sit down beside Shinki, "Thanks Araya that means a lot. I haven't even told mom or the old man about it yet, I wanted to show you three first."
