Rock Lee was doing his everyday morning run-exactly 500 times around the oval followed by 100 push-ups. He used to do 1000 times around the oval but now he was trying to focus on getting some ninjutsu done. After doing this, he usually sped up the mountainside, taking in the marvellous view. However, something else clouded this view today. He saw three lone figures. Two of them had huge lumps on their backs.

If I'm correct, those three are the budding youthful dexterous Sand siblings! What brings them to our blossoming Konoha- are they going to disrupt our ocean of calm by adding sharks? Or are they a mere glistening droplet to add to the wondrous sea? Thought Lee in his metaphoric state.

Kankuro checked out the surroundings, and saw a flash of green. Probably bushy brows. He'll have seen us. But who cares?

'We've been spotted by Lee.' He casually mentioned.

'Rock Lee has nothing sinister to report about us.' Gaara replied without caring.

Glad Bushy brows didn't make it to the list. Temari inwardly thanked. They kept on walking until reaching the entry gates and produced their passes.

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'Hey Neji! All warmed up for training?' Tenten cheerfully asked.

The Hyuga nodded, being careful not to damage his hair in the process.

'My fellow youthful teammates! I hope you all will continue to blossom in the art of ninja, but I have some very important news to forsake on you!'

Lee came running up to them.

Tenten and Neji looked at each other and sighed. Usually Lee said this and it turned out to be nothing more than him seeing a new green spandex suit in the front window of a store, or a new hairdresser who cuts his hair exactly like Guy sensei's.

'What is it now Lee?' asked Tenten tentatively.

'Three adept Sand ninjas cross our shores this fine day my friends!' Lee proclaimed. For once, Neji and Tenten looked up in interest.

'Seriously? Interesting…' Neji faltered.

I will finally be able to test Gaara's full power. I'll have to challenge him quickly though before Lee does.

'Yes, but it has nothing to do with us.' Tenten said meaningfully, glancing at Neji.

Don't you dare go challenge him! Or you'll suddenly find yourself 2 against one…and a whole lot of shurikens thrown at you too Neji Hyuga!

Neji had seemed to get the gist of Tenten's stare, and sighed. Shikamaru was right. Women are troublesome.

Speaking of Shikamaru…

'Come on Shikamaru! Don't you want to meet our visitors?' Ino gushed.

'Why? It'd be so troublesome.' Shikamaru replied lazily.

'Aw, come on Shikamaru, it'd be fun! I haven't seen them since the Chunnin exam!' Chouji grumbled.

Betrayal by my best friend. Shikamaru thought wryly.

'Fine…you troublesome people.' He sighed.

'Yay!' Ino and Chouji high-fived each other.

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As the Sand trio were walking through the streets of Konoha, Temari thought back to how it all began…

-Flashback-

'Temari, you're almost an adult. I think it's time you get married.'

'Ha ha Gaara, very funny…Oh, you're serious. No way! I'm still young!'

'Yes, but I do not wish for my older sister to become an old spinster. Most of the Sand shinobi would die to have you, and I'm sure the other nations have heard of you as well. You are quiet a prominent figure in the world of ninja. You'll still have your freedom. But I don't want you to be alone.'

'I'll choose when I'm sick of being alone Gaara! I'll find a guy for myself.'

'But you always pick people I dislike. So I'm choosing people. And from there, you can select your favourite.'

'Gaara!'

'My decision is final. You have to get married Temari. Kankuro will be fine, he's…. what do you call it? Such a player. But you on the other hand, are stubborn as a mule.'

'Just because you're worried I'm going to be a spinster suddenly you want to arrange my marriage? What a lame reason Gaara.'

'Well you'd also have to move out and make a home for yourself instead of living in the Kazekage quarters with me. I need the space. Plus, I'm only looking out for you.'

'If you want to look out for me, let me make my own decisions thank you very much.'

'Temari. It's final! Don't disobey me. I want you to be happy, but sometimes happiness doesn't always mean Kankuro and me. You need to get out more before you become obsessed with ninja training and become anti-social.'

Damn that Gaara…There's something else too. He's hiding something, and I want to know what!

-End Flashback-

'We've arrived at the inn. Go unpack your stuff.' Gaara said.

They nodded, and quickly walked up when suddenly they saw Team Asuma walk up to them.

'Hey again! Welcome back to Konoha!' Ino yelled.

'Yea! If you guys are hungry, let me show you around!" Chouji said.

Gaara was taken aback. 'Uh… Thanks, but I think we'll rest first.'

'Not me! I'm tired of sitting back! I wanna go out! Come on Temari!' Kankuro yelled and dragged Temari over.

'Uh… what ever you say bro.' Temari was stunned.

'Troublesome.' Shikamaru muttered. Temari spun around.

'What did you say?' she snapped.

'Troublesome. You got a problem with that?' Shikamaru retorted.

'Depends who you're saying troublesome to, net-boy.' Temari turned back to Ino and started talking to her.

Ouch… I like my clothes. This troublesome women better not be bosom buddies with Ino or I'll never hear the end of it. Plus I'll have to spend even more time with her.

Who the hell was that guy? Troublesome. Pfft.

Uh-oh… not good if we want to pair them up. Kankuro winced.

'Anyways, Temari, don't you remember him? That's Shikamaru Nara, you versed him in the Chunnin Exam.' Kankuro introduced.

That's Shikamaru? But I thought he was way cooler than that. Damn. I don't like him at all now.

'Hello.' Shikamaru shrugged, he thought making a handshake was too much effort.

'Hi.' Temari restrained herself from glowering at him.

He's so rude. He could at least shake my hand.

Why bother making an effort to someone who makes fun of my clothes?

I'm so not marrying this guy.

I'm so not getting along with this… girl? No wait, girls aren't troublesome-women are.

As they made their way to Ichiraku Ramen Bar, Shikamaru and Ino made sure that they were on opposite sides of the group.

A/N-Well, What do you think? Last time I made shoddy once off and I got no reviews. So I'm hoping that I'll get at least 10… Still plot developing though I wonder about the REAL reason Gaara wants Temari out and married?? Need pairings.. Would appreciate viewers help with that.