I DO NOT OWN NARUTO! NOR DO I OWN SHIKA!
Chapter 10 – Meeting With The Tsuchikage
"I'm sorry, but I cannot accept you offer. I will help you out, though. I did for the Sand village, too," I offered, hoping I he'd agree. I feel so useless now.
The Tsuchikage was silent for a moment. "You know, Shikamaru, I might take you up on that offer." He held out his hand. I shook it firmly, sealing our deal. "You may say in our village, Shikamaru." He held out a piece of paper he had just written on.
"143 Bangle Boulevard. That's where I'm to live?" I questioned. He nodded. "Alone?" Again he nodded. "Thank you, Lord Tsuchikage." I bowed. I shall take my leave now?" He nodded AGAIN! Jeez! Doesn't he ever say yes? I turned and stepped out, stopping only to see the Tsuchikage grab the crooked ANBU. "Serves him right," I smirked. I kept walking.
Chapter 11 – A Letter To Gaara
The house was small and had just the necessities. (Like a bed, food, kitchen, etc, etc…) It was perfect for what I need it for. Who would have thought that at 13 I'd be living in the Grass Village all alone?
"Well…I better write a letter to Gaara and Temari. I am the reason the K'ro got killed in the first place." I pull out a piece of paper.
Dear Sand Siblings,
I made it to the Grass Village. Thanks for all your help. I have some bad news, though. Kiba killed Kankuro when he was trying to protect me. I am really sorry. I carried out the mission Kankuro had. Also, Kankuro had made it so the Leaf Ninjas think that he chose to help me on his own, betraying your village. The Tsuchikage has offered for me to stay here and help him on missions from between the Sand Village and The Grass Village. When you plan Kankuro's funeral, I'd like to be there. That is…if you'll let me. I am really sorry that things happened the way they did. I'm furious that Konoha killed him. Please, even though this has happened, do not start a war with Konoha. They'll win. You teamed up with the Sound Village and were beaten, so alone you won't do much damage (No offense). I don't want either of you to die, just as I don't want people in Konoha to die. Be careful!
Shika
"Maybe I shouldn't have put so much detail in it, but I'll just put on an unbreakable jutsu that will make it detonate if anyone besides Gaara and Temari try to open it," I think. I quickly put down the Sand Siblings' address. "Thanks to the jutsu, though, I have to get a ninja to send it…"
I wander back to the Tsuchikage's office and offer it up as a mission. I said I'd pay 6,000 yen for it. (Approximately 50 dollars American) Hopefully they're quick at what they do…
"Um…Shikamaru-san?" I look up to see the Chuunin that had taken the letter a week ago. "Here…this is the return message…" She holds out an official-looking letter to me.
"Thank-you…" I say. I gently take the letter and hand her the 6,000-yen I promised her.
She smiles brightly at me. "Thanks, Shikamaru-san!" I smile and watch the 12-year-old bolt out the door. From what I have heard, 6,000-yen is a lot of money for one D ranked mission. Oh well!
I open the letter carefully, first checking for any jutsu. There was only one, an unbreakable jutsu that would destroy it if someone other then me tried to open it.
Shikamaru,
It's all right. Temari and I both know that Kankuro died to save you. We would have both done the same, just as we're sure you would have for Kankuro and us as well. We won't start a war with Konoha, but I must say…it will be hard to deal with them anymore. Temari says our management with Konoha will be less existent. Unfortunately, I agree. About the funeral, it will be in 2 weeks. I made it that late so you could participate (Meaning 'GET HERE SOON, YOU DOLT!' – Temari). If you make it a few days early, you may stay at my house (Hahaha…mansion – Temari) until you decide to leave. That means after the funeral as well. Konoha ninjas won't be invited, (Thank god – Temari) so you mustn't worry about them once you are here. No Leaf Ninja will step foot in Suna this month (Or else! – Temari). Hope to see you soon. (Likewise – Temari)
Gaara (And Temari XD)
I chuckle slightly, reading Temari's quick intrusions. While Gaara wrote neatly and in black, Temari snuck in messy scrawl in bright green. It's pretty comical to see this letter. Really shows that Gaara had changed…
"So…guess I better tell the Tsuchikage that I'll be leaving for a month at most. Then I better get a move on…" I say aloud.
There you have it! Gaara and Temari now know that K'ro died. (Poor Kr'o T-T)