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Chapter 5

Being Lonely, More Plans and Lost Love

Sakura and Temari looked at each other, trying to stay awake.Ginko was talking about Temari's wedding, which is first.Temari's wedding was in one week, seeing on how she is already over eighteen. Gaara and Kankurou were going to come up to Iwa to give Temari away. Sakura would be the maid of honor and one of the witnesses.

Temari would have never imagined that she would be making wedding plans here. It one of her daydreams after she finally realized that she was in love with Shikamaru, she had imagined herself and Shika's mother, Yoshino would be making plans for a simple wedding on the Nara deer farm. Now she was having an big wedding for all of Iwa and Suna to see. Well, at least her brothers' are coming. Temari thought she was lucky that Sakura was here. They got along whenever she would go to Konoha, so it was a relief to have a familiar face around.

"So what do you think of red roses Temari-san," asked Ginko.

"Um, I think they are okay," replied Temari.

"Excellent," squealed Ginko, writing that down. On the other side of Temari was Gemmei who was seething with annoyance. Sakura was sighing lightly, don't understanding why she was here. Sakura had until her next birthday to wait, which was one month from today.

"You two are dismissed for the day," said Ginko, "But my dear son, must stay behind." Gemmei growled in anger and the two girls left. Outside, Sakura and Temari sighed and decided to get something to eat.

"I can't believe that I have to marry a twelve year old," said Sakura.

"Well, at least you don't have to marry a guy who is always pissed off," said Temari.

"I miss Konoha/Suna," said Sakura and Temari.

"We really can't do anything about it," said Temari.

"Don't I know it," said Sakura, "I just hope everyone else is fairing well."

"Ah me too," said Temari, thinking of her brothers.

Tenten stared at Higoshi and Haruki who were arguing. What they were arguing about you ask? The food selection for the wedding. Tenten mentioned to Higoshi when they went out to lunch that Chinese food was her favorite. So now Higoshi told Haruki to pick a few Chinese dishes. Haruki insisted that the lords weren't fond of Chinese food. Tenten usually had to break up Sakura and Ino's cat fights, but between complete strangers she didn't know if she should intervene.

"What about Tenten-san," asked Higoshi, "She deserves at least something that she would want at her wedding."

"Well, it won't be exactly her dream wedding," said Haruki, right back her.

"Um, I really don't care if we have Chinese food or not," said Tenten, softly.

"See I was right," said Haruki, smirking.

"Ugh, whatever," snapped Higoshi.

"Now, Tenten-san what do you think about white roses," asked Haruki, ignoring his friend.

"Um, I suppose if that's what you want," said Tenten.

"Okay, now about your kimono," said Higoshi, trying to change the subject.

"Kimono," asked Tenten.

"Yes the traditional wedding kimono," said Haruki, "I have to dress up too." His face said he was displeased about this as well.

"It won't be so bad," said Higoshi, "It's just for the ceremony, then you change for the after party."

"Ugh, I don't think I'm cut out for this," said Tenten.

"Sure you are," said Haruki, "It just takes time. I'm sure you aren't the type of girl to be the housewife type."

"I'm not," said Tenten.

"Don't worry we have servants to do the housework and cook," said Haruki, "Oh did I mention that after the wedding Higoshi is moving in with us?"

"Really," asked Tenten.

"I figured you wouldn't want to be surrounded by him all day," said Higoshi.

"No I don't mind," said Tenten, thankful that she won't be alone with a strange man, no matter how nice he is.

Ino wanted to be home in her own bed hiding from this insane women that was forcing flower arrangements and food on her. Hisako and Ino were planning the wedding along with Hoshiko who was in place of Hyotaru, for he wanted nothing to do with any wedding plans. Hisako was giggling at the cute outfits for the bride and the maid of honor. Hoshiko was twitching and Ino wished she was back home.

"I was thinking of going non-traditional," squealed Hisako.

"What about traditional," asked Hoshiko, "I thought the Yamanaka family was all for traditional."

"It really doesn't matter does it," asked Ino.

"But I always wanted to plan an non-traditional wedding," sighed Hisako.

"Then do so," replied Ino, "I don't really care how the wedding goes."

"Yeah, she probably wants to get this over with," commented Hoshiko, "The rest of her life is ruined anyway." Ino glared at the girl, who just shrugged.

"Her life isn't ruined," said Hisako, "It's just the beginning." Ino sighed as the two women began arguing over complete nonsense. Ino's mind began to block out the two, while her thoughts went over to the days in Konoha. Her and her team at the BBQ place, her and Sakura's arguments, Sai being annoying, and that bumbling idiot Naruto. Naruto, thought Ino. Oh crap, he's not going to be happy, when he hears about this. I won't be surprised if he runs all the way to Iwa to stop Sakura's wedding. Ino smiled for the first time she came there. Thinking of the orange and black clad ninja who always tried to make everyone happy.

"Why are you smiling," asked Hoshiko.

"YAY, she's smiles," exclaimed Hisako. Ino sweatdropped and sighed. She wished she was back home with everything normal. She repeated the mantra that Anko and Kurenai taught her and the other girls. Kunoichi are born among lies and deceits and never have happy endings.

"OI," yelled Hoshiko. "Don't space out. We are planning your wedding. You don't want to be in a ugly dress don't you."

"You're right I'm sorry," said Ino.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you just have a lot on your mind."

"Ah," replied Ino.

Sarutobi Asuma was very worried about his wife, which is why he is carrying her to see Tsunade. She hasn't slept decently in a week. That would be scary because the fact is that Kurenai is cranky if she doesn't get enough sleep.

"Asuma you put me down this instant," yelled Kurenai. That began attracting attention to the roof tops where they were currently.

"No you are going to see Shizune or Tsunade-sama," said Asuma, beginning to move again. Kurenai huffed and growled, that made Asuma pick up the pace. When they finally got to the Hokage Tower, Shizune was waiting outside for Kakashi.

"See Shizune is busy," said Kurenai.

"But you need to see someone," said Asuma.

"Oh go on up to see Tsunade-sama," said Shizune, "She's most likely sleeping."

"See I told you that one of them would be able to see you," said Asuma. Kurenai glared at her husband and walked on up to the Hokage's office, with Asuma following after.

Outside of the Hokage's office, Asuma was waiting for Kurenai and Tsunade to finish talking. Inside, Tsunade told Kurenai that she would give her a medical exam to see if something was wrong, then she would have to talk to Ibiki if it was mental.

Shizune waited patiently for Kakashi to show up to take her out to lunch like he promised. Kakashi wasn't usually late to pick her up, otherwise she get mad, so she wondered what was taking him so long.

"Sorry I'm late," said Kakashi, appearing out of no where. "I overslept." Well, at least he gave her a reasonable explanation.

"Ah it's okay," said Shizune, absentmindedly.

"Hmm, are you alright," asked Kakashi, noticing something off with his girlfriend. "You aren't mad at all that I'm late."

"What? Oh, not really I guess," said Shizune.

"Are you feeling alright," asked Kakashi, "Maybe you should talk to Tsunade-sama."

"Really I'm fine."

"If you say so," said Kakashi. "You know if you need to talk I'll be there. Now, let's go get some lunch at Ichiraku."

"Um, Hai," said Shizune.

Anko was sitting on the same swing Naruto used to sit on when he was younger. She had no clue why she was here, Iruka wouldn't be getting out of work for a few hours. She had been thinking a lot lately about her sanity.

Maybe I'm losing my mind. That wouldn't be possible. Usually insane people don't realize they are crazy. Anko thought that maybe she just needed someone to talk to. She couldn't talk to Iruka, because then he get so worried about her. Shizune and Kurenai were off these days, so Anko didn't want to bother them. Tsunade-sama would understand, right. Her mind was made up. She stood up and began her way to the Hokage Tower.

She got there in a matter of minutes and saw that Asuma was waiting outside of the office. He looked worried.

"Oi," said Anko.

"Hey Anko," said Asuma, staring at the door.

"Is Kurenai in there," asked Anko.

"Yeah, she hasn't been getting enough sleep lately," said Asuma.

"So, she went to talk to Tsunade-sama about it," asked Anko.

"Actually I dragged her here," said Asuma.

"Ah I see," said Anko. I wonder what is wrong with Kurenai. She normally is fine. Maybe it was that mission like me. Kurenai walked out of the office, crying. Anko's eyes widened.

"What's the matter," asked Asuma.

"Kurenai," whispered Anko.

"I was pregnant," said Kurenai.

"What do you mean was," asked Asuma, before the words sank in. Anko went over to her friend and did something out of her character. She hugged Kurenai and told her that it will be alright.

"You do realize you are marrying me," yelled Gemmei.

"No I didn't," snapped Temari, sarcastically.

"I can't believe you had your boyfriend write you a letter," said Gemmei. "'Temari, You are the one from Suna to get married huh? Oh well, good luck. Shikamaru.'"

"He's not my boyfriend and it's none of your business," said Temari.

"You are going to be my wife," said Gemmei, trying to regain his composure. "And we may not be in love with each other, but if some servant finds this and sells it to the press. We are screwed."

"I never meant for him to actually write back," snapped Temari, "I'll destroy it if it makes you happy."

"I'm not really a bad guy, it's just that it would be troublesome for the press to be able to bash my family anymore than they already have," said Gemmei.

"I know," said Temari. She guessed this was the best she was going to get in life with this guy.

Sakura sat in her room, waiting for Temari to get back from talking to Gemmei, who looked angry. Sakura sighed and looked at the outfit that Sasuke gave her. She took it and decided that she would have to try it on eventually.

"Knock, knock," said a voice from outside the door. She recognized it as Hachiemon's voice.

"Come in," said Sakura. The door opened to reveal a cheery Hachiemon. "What do you need Hachiemon-kun?"

"Just call me Hachi-kun okay," said Hachi, "Anyway I need to talk to you."

"About what," asked Sakura.

"Well, I wanted to say sorry."

"For what?"

"That you have to marry a kid like me."

"It's not that bad," smiled Sakura, well tried to smile at least.

"Liar," said Hachi. "Don't smile like that. A pretty girl like you shouldn't be sad."

"Huh. I'm not at all pretty..."

"Don't lie. Man, I hope you aren't a chronic liar. You are very pretty, hasn't anyone told you that before."

"Well, yes. But I haven't seen him in a very long time," said Sakura.

"I'm sure he still thinks that you are pretty," said Hachi, "But I just want to tell you. Even though I don't think we'll fall in love with each other, I still want to let you know that if you need to talk to me about anything that you think you can't talk to with Temari-san. Good night."

"Good night, Hachi-kun and thank you," said Sakura.

"No problem," said Hachi, as he left. Sakura smiled to herself and began getting dressed in that outfit that Sasuke gave her.

Hinata and Washi stared at his mother in horror at the outfits. Neon yellow. Washi twitched. Yellow was his least favorite color and in neon made his hatred grow. Hinata knew it was too bright.

"Mom are you serious," complained Washi.

"No," said Akemi, "I decided that since I'm boring you. You two will plan it all by yourself."

"NANI," yelled Washi and said Hinata.

"Have fun," said Akemi, disappering.

"Hinata, do you know how to plan a wedding," asked Washi.

"Not a clue," said Hinata.

"We are screwed," said Washi.

"Aren't we?"

"But we will figure it out right," said Washi, "Right?"

"Yeah," said Hinata.

Tenten was ready to go to sleep, when she heard some outside. Tenten raised an eyebrow and got up. She went over to the doors that lead outside on the balcony. She peaked outside to see the young Mizukage, Haruki.

"When I call your name as usual you sit right next to me when I smile at you usual there's a secret code," mumbled Haruki. Luckily, Tenten had good hearing and heard every word. She listened to see if he would say anything else. "The feelings I always can't say, it's kind of late but please listen..."

I think he might be talking about Higoshi. Who would have guessed? Tenten thought it would be best to head to sleep, before she was caught. Now, she felt really bad about doing this marriage thing.

Ino sighed into her pillow. It just wasn't the same as in Konoha. Sure the people here were nice, but home is what she ached for. She wanted to see everyone and not just through a picture. She wondered how Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata were going. And what about the boys too? She missed them terribly.

"I don't fit in here," sighed Ino, "I never wanted to go home as much as I do now." Ino wanted to cry but she refused to cry again. Kunoichi are born among lies and deceit and never have a happy ending.

"I guess that's true. I should have figured that I would never get my happy ending," said Ino to herself. "Man, I must be losing it if I can hold a conversation with myself." Ino began laughing hysterically and then began crying. I wanna go home to be with the people that really love me.

ACGOMN: Meh, not as long as I would have liked it, but I got no reviews, so yeah, the next omake.

Naruto was laying passed out with Yamato watching over him, while Jiraiya is peeping a few feet away. Yamato was reading a manga, when Naruto snorted and began talking.

"ERO-SENNIN YOU ARE SUCH A PERV," yelled Naruto in his sleep, or so Yamato thought. That resulted in Jiraiya being beaten as usual. Yamato sweatdropped.

"Oh dear, a big fight is going to happen soon," sighed Yamato. He really misses being in the ANBU.

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