The Deeper Me

A/N: Hope you enjoy!!

FOUR ONE-SHOTS HERE FOR CHRISTMAS!!

Please note that the ongoing story may/may not be like this when it reaches Christmas…sometime or other… This is just a special story for Christmas that should not affect the real story! OK, True Love is probably a real pairing in my story… maybe, but anyway, the rest shouldn't affect the natural story in progress.

ARGH! My head is filled with forbidden love… damn it! ARGH! I'm so glad I don't have a brother… (…in other words, I'm the only child…)

WARNING: A little kissing scene within here, somewhere

Naruto Characters © Masashi Kishimoto | OC's in this Story © me (unless said otherwise).

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto in ANY WAY nor form.

Christmas Special: My Christmas

"Today is Christmas time! Today is Christmas time!" Tsubaki said in a sing-song voice. "We'll have fun and have presents, too. Oh, today is Christmas time!"

"Indeed, it is." Itachi said, from behind her.

"Aww…Itachi-kun, you're no fun!" She smiled. "How about these funny little ears to go with that head little of yours?" She asked, pulling out a head band with taupe-brown coloured weasel ears. "Pweeaase?" She asked, childishly.

"…Sure." He answered, a bit reluctant.

"YAY!" She cheered. "Banzai, Itachi, Banzai!!!"

"Ban…zai…"

"NO! Like this, like this; BANZAI!" She said, raising both her hands up to emphasise her point and enthusiasm.

"Banzai…!" He tried again, still not getting the enthusiasm.

"Damn…" Tsubaki sighed. "Anyways—" She cleared her throat. "—Okies, everyone, hello! And Merry Christmas!"

A large cheering erupted. Tsubaki and Itachi were in two high red seats.

"Today is Christmas, and thus we are going to show you how we Konohians do Christmas!"

"We hope you enjoy!"

"Enjoy, enjoy!"

| Christmas Shopping |

Tsubaki was out Christmas shopping. She passed by the many clothing stores, she looked down at the child next to her. He had golden blonde hair, piercing Maya-blue eyes whisker-like marks on his cheeks.

"Naruto-chan, what would you like for Christmas?" Tsubaki asked, as they walked down the street. Naruto looked up at Tsubaki, and then grinned.

"Instant ramen noodles!" He said gleefully.

"Hmm… We'll see, we'll see…" Tsubaki answered, mysteriously.

The two walked into a material store, Tsubaki explained to Naruto that she liked making her own clothes as well as for others since they would be 'unique', she also told him that her Lolita clothing was sewed (with a sewing machine, some parts by hand) by herself. Naruto was amazed.

That's how a true kunoichi should be, he thought. Tsubaki-nee-chan is amazing!

Tsubaki, on the other hand, went crazy with material. She bought about one metre of everything that was blue and/or purple and several other items such as coloured thread and lace and ribbon. Naruto sweat dropped when he saw that Tsubaki had about 4 bags full of material.

"OK, let's go for your shopping now, Naruto-chan!"

"…hai…" Naruto whispered, shell-shocked by Tsubaki's new…enthusiasm.

End of 'Christmas Shopping'

| True Love |

Kouka walked along with her Red Lacy puppy, Usuakari, sighing as she walked down the streets of Konoha. She was torn. "I really want to tell him… but I can't…" She sighed. Usuakari yipped, trying to cheer her mistress on.

"Thanks Usuakari…" She smiled sheepishly. "…I don't know if I can…" She sighed, closing her eyes. Her thoughts went on to him. I love him… I know I do… but he doesn't see me in that way… If I confess, will it only do damage to or relationship? She sighed heavily. …but its Christmas Eve today… I have to tell him!

She didn't pay attention to her surroundings as she bumped into someone. It wasn't just anyone, it was Yacho Yaminaka. She put on a smile, in no way was it fake, either.

"Yacho!" Kouka exclaimed, happy to see him. Yacho smiled back at her.

"Hiya, Kouka." He greeted, putting on a goofy smile. "Kouka… I need… I want to talk to you…about something…" Yacho stuttered a bit, his cheeks were growing a blush.

"OK… umm… where?" She asked. This could be my chance! She thought.

"Umm… just follow me, OK?" He said, dashing towards his right. Kouka silently followed him.

After travelling a kilometre or two, Yacho finally stopped beside a lake. It was a clear lake that was surrounded by a beautiful forest. The forest consisted of several different types of greens, oranges, reds and other various colours. Kouka took a deep breath, smelling the luxurious scent of her surroundings. She walked slowly towards Yacho.

"Yacho, this place is… beautiful." She said, smiling.

"Yes… but you…" Yacho started, blushing. He cleared his throat. "Kouka, even if this forest is beautiful, to me, Kouka, you are the most beautiful." His eyes looked at her softly. She gasped; this was the happiest moments of her life. She smiled serenely. "I love you, Kouka, I love you."

"Yacho," she started, pulling him into a warm embrace. "I love you Yacho, too, I truly do." Their faces were so close to each other that they could feel the other's breathing. They stared lovingly into each other's eyes, the other mesmerised by the other's eyes.

Kouka closed the distance between themselves. Her tongue entered Yacho's mouth, Yacho's tongue entered hers. This kiss, which displayed their true feelings towards each other, was bliss to them. They were no longer plagued with 'what if's and doubts, but now, the fire of passion and love burned brightly between these two.

In this moment, they realised that this was no shallow crush – but rather a destiny that these two would and will hold for longer than their lives would carry. This was mystifying, probably unreasonable and completely insane, but despite that, they loved each other.

They slowly pulled away, but didn't let go. "…Yacho, I love you…" Kouka sighed, happily, burying her face within Yacho's chest, listening to his heart beat.

"I do too, Kouka, I do too…" He buried his face within the right side of Kouka's neck.

This… they thought. Is the true meaning of Christmas, love and the waiting…

The magical ending of a part of their life…

| Yin and Yang |

Within a lone room, a twenty year old Shiggon looked impassively at the fireworks display. He then looked back towards his twin sister, Shigaku Hyuuga. His sister watched the fireworks with the same expression as he did, however, her eyes portrayed that she thought the fireworks were beautiful. Shiggon, however, didn't see it that way. He was more entranced with his sister's beauty, rather than the fireworks.

"Shigaku," Shiggon said to his sister, grabbing her attention as she looked at her brother. They were both in a lone room, watching the fireworks display out in Konoha as a celebration of Christmas.

"Yes, Shiggon?" She asked, slightly knowing what he would say, but she'd rather hear it rather than assume.

"Shigaku, you know, I love you." Shigaku caught the hidden meaning. She smiled at him, her gaze and his, both of longing and desire for each other.

"Shiggon," She started, tears within her eyes, she held him in an affectionate embrace, her head within his chest. "I do too… I want you, Shiggon… brother or not, I love you… You and only you… I will not let anyone get in my way for your love… I will never…" She sobbed. Shiggon looked down at his crying sister's form.

"Me too," He cooed. "Me too…" He stroked her flowing, navy-blue hair. "…Shigaku…"

"…hmm?" She grunted.

"The elders… they said they wanted to preserve the Hyuuga bloodline… I asked them… and they said yes…"

"Yes? Yes to what?"

"…to the fact that they accept our relationship."

"…Shiggon… I… I love you…" She cooed, facing him, but still in his embrace.

"I do too… my sister…" He trailed off. "…my lover …and soon-to-be wife…"

They shared a passionate kiss, a new hope and flame rekindled within the darkness of night.

Like their names, Shiggon and Shigaku were both yin and yang themselves. They both lived together, for each other, by each other.

The End

| Stalking |

Eiki Nara and Ageha Akimichi were trying to discretely follow Aki Urohiya.

Aki made a turn at the next corner. He did the same for the next five corners and suddenly jumped over a metal, fifteen metre high fence. This stunned Eiki and Ageha as they had to climb up the fence.

They sighed, but didn't give up. Now, why would Eiki and Ageha follow Aki, the 'gentleman'?

Well, the answer is simple; because they thought they saw Aki buying a gift that was girl friend material.

"We can't lose him!" Ageha cried. "We need black mail on him!"

"Yes sir!" Eiki replied, taking out a camera from seemingly nowhere. The two were thinking of what Aki's girlfriend would look and act like.

As the two followed, they noticed that Aki was heading home.

Does he always go this way to get home?

Aki entered his house with a polite knock on the door. He sat in the middle of an empty, wooden floored room, waiting as his mother came. His mother happily greeted her son. She had maroon-red hair and amber-coloured eyes. "Thanks, Aki,"

"No problems, mother." He answered with a smile.

Eiki and Ageha face faulted. They sighed. "And we thought he had a girlfriend… what awasted opportunity…"

"Oh? What is?" Said a menacing voice; behind the two. It was a crimson-red haired woman with taupe-gray coloured eyes. She was wearing the standard Chuunin uniform with matching taupe-gray shinobi shoes, along with a 1.2 metre long katana. They gasped in horror.

"Y-y-y-ou! Y-y-y-your… ARGH! AGEHA, RUN, I TELL YOU, RUUUUUUUNNN!!!" Eiki shouted.

"I KNOW, EIKI! NOW SHUT IT!"

With that, Ageha and Eiki were given a beating within an inch of their life.

The End…

And that ends the one-shots! I hope you have enjoyed them!

The story will be continued later!

| To Be Continued… |

A/N: PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you enjoyed that!

And to all, a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Next Time…

Chapter Five: Genin Exams

Will Tsubaki pass this test, 3 months later after entering the academy? Stay tuned to find out!