I promise... this is the last episode of the "Helping Hand" arc of this story.

Dakku is very easy to bribe... if you know what to use. And Shino knows his one weakness. Bugs. Oh yea... creepy crawlies. But, can Dakku really set up a connection between Hinata and Shino? And will Kiba and Dakku manage to break their own ice?

This episode introduces the last arc of this story "The Ball". As such I'm working on the final episodes right now. So... in the mean time... Check out the Game Version of the story in the Forums. Just go to my Author Bio and select My Forums.

Here's Episode 19... The Bug Charmer...

This episode is dedicated to Sylance 2.0... (she love's Hina/Shino...)

Naruto: Wolf High Chronicles

Episode 19: The Bug Charmer

Shino: Wow... I get more then two lines this time? That's okay in my book.

Dakku: Whoa! Really? How many lines?

Shino: About... an episode worth.

Dakku: WHAT!?

Gaara: Now the world is coming to an end...

Dakku: That's my line...

The Weakness

"So what did he talk to you about?" Kiba asked Dakku a bit suspicious. "About bugs." Dakku shuddered uncontrollably. "So that's his project for Basic Com.? To talk about bugs? Why are you shaking like that!?" Kiba said as he tried holding Dakku in place. "I... hate... bugs. He used it as bait to get me to agree to help him with something." Kiba growled. "So he threatened you!?" Dakku stop shuddering and looked at him. "No... this is what happened. And don't try to be the all big protector."

Flashback to First Period

Dakku looked at the paper in front of him. "Are... you serious? A B? Why? Did I do something wrong this time?" Shino looked at Dakku. "You don't know how to gauge you're audience. You're tone is monotonous and you veer off the subject. You do manage to find your way back rapidly. Why not pretend as if you're talking to a whole bunch of Kibas?" Dakku nearly fell out of his chair. He composed himself and sighed. "Then... I would fail miserably." Dakku laughed. Shino gave no expression what so ever which pissed him off.

Shino gave his speech to Dakku. "The World Of Insects." That one line was enough to make Dakku pale. Shino noted it and continued. Dakku would have failed his speech if not for Iruka telling him to be fair minded. Dakku shuddered as Shino's speech continued. "I hate bugs. I hate bugs." Dakku muttered to himself. For a moment he thought a bug was crawling up his arm and jumped up. Everyone in the room looked at him swiping away an imaginary bug. He finally noticed how insane he looked and sat back down. Shino finally gave him an odd look.

Shino decided he would end his speech to save face for Dakku. Dakku thanked him and gave him an A out of kindness. Shino looked at the clock. "We have 30 minutes before the period ends." Dakku sighed and sat back in his chair. "Dakku... may I ask something?" Dakku sat up and looked at Shino. "Sure. What's up?" Dakku said a bit curiously. Shino looked back silently a moment. "You're friends with Hinata right?" Dakku's jaw hit the floor. "Yea... why do you ask?" Shino gave off a small hint of a blush.

Dakku was amazed he was even able to show emotion let alone a blush. "I... I... I think... I think... she's pretty." Shino said unable to find proper words. Dakku looked on floored. "You... like Hinata!?" Dakku said preparing himself for another shock. Shino looked away and nodded. Dakku laughed. "Wow... this is surprising." Shino turned back and gave him a blank look. "I would like to ask a favor of you. It's already the 3rd week of March and the End of The Year Ball is coming in May. I would like... to ask... her... to... come with... me."

Dakku choked a moment by what he said. As he fell out of his chair regaining his breath, Iruka yelled at him. As Dakku regained his breath, he finally sat back in his chair. Shino glared at him. At least that's what Dakku thought because there was no real implication behind his sunglasses. "So... you're asking me... to help you... get Hinata? I don't do match making." Dakku said. Shino nodded. "I'll never talk about bugs in class if you help me." Dakku smiled and nodded. "Sarutobi's! Tomorrow at 5!"

Flashback End

"So basically... you sold Hinata out for a bug-free class. I admire your smarts and hate your selfishness." Kiba said as he snickered. Dakku rolled his eyes. "Whatever the case maybe... she agreed to meet me at the theater. My plan? I ditch them and let them watch a movie together." Kiba gave Dakku an odd look. "I vaguely remember this happening before." Kiba said as he combed his memories. "If you want... you can come with me to spy on them. Which means you get a freebie date." Kiba took the offer as the bell for lunch rang.

Smooth Operator

Kiba, Hinata and Shino all waited in front of Sarutobi's for Dakku the following day at 5 exact. A cab pulled up and Dakku stepped out. It seems he had either dyed his hair lighter brown or he added shine to it because the reflecting light almost blinded them. Dakku smiled as Kiba approached him dizzied. Dakku sighed. "Hey. Uh... sorry to do this to ya... but I came all the way here to bail on ya. I would told you before but it was last minute." Dakku said as Hinata and Shino nearly fell over.

"Then why pay for a cab and look all nice and shiny?" Kiba asked with sarcasm almost drooling from his mouth. Dakku felt the urge to slap him but held it back since he really didn't want to deal with a hurt Kiba. "Because... What I have to take care off has to deal with... why am I responding to you!?" Dakku whistled for a cab and one pulled up. Kiba shrugged. "Sorry guys again. Look if you still wanna see a movie Kabuto will give you some free ticks." Dakku smiled as he got in the cab. Kiba sighed. "Well... then shall we?" Kiba watched as the cab turn the corner.

They walked to the ticket box and Kabuto smiled as he handed them the free tickets Dakku had promised. Kiba's cell phone went off. "Hello? Hey. Okay... I guess. Not a problem." Kiba spoke into the phone. "You guys go on in. Hana wants to talk to me about my mom." Kiba said as Hinata and Shino nodded and walked inside. Kiba sighed as Dakku reappeared. Kiba smiled and held him. "You look good tonight." Kiba smiled. "It's not for you and stop holding me like you own me. Hurry up! The move is gonna start." Dakku went on inside. Kiba sighed and followed.

They snuck around to theater 12. "Aww man! Kill Rin Volume 2! Do we have to sneak around while they have a good time?" Kiba said depressed. Dakku sighed and rolled his eyes. "Shut up and get in there." Dakku said as he pushed Kiba in the screening room. Kiba fell in face first. Since it was so dark, Dakku didn't notice him on the floor and he stepped on him. "OWWWWWW!" Kiba yelled out as Dakku covered his mouth. "Sorry. Sorry Sorry. So Sorry!" Dakku said pleadingly. Kiba bit his finger and Dakku yelled out in pain.

"YOU SON OF A BITCH!" Dakku yelled out as he covered his mouth realizing how loud he was. Kiba snickered as Dakku smacked the back of his head. "Asshole! I'm not suppose to be here remember!?" Dakku said as Kiba shrugged. "I could not be here you know. Force your dumbass to stay alone for real. The movie started! Go! Go sit next to them!" Dakku said as he kicked Kiba forward. Kiba rubbed his ass from the pain and walked down to the 5 row from the front where Shino was sitting with Hinata.

Kiba put on a fake smile as he sat next to them. "How's your mother, Kiba-kun?" Hinata asked a bit concerned. "Oh... uh... she's okay! No worried there." He smiled nervously. "You guys mind if I go get some popcorn or something?" He asked laughing nervously. Shino shook his head with embarrassment for him. "Its fine, Kiba." Shino said uncaringly. "Would you like something, Hinata? I'll get it for you." Shino said softly. She smiled and nodded. Kiba's eyes shot opened as he heard this. "HOW ABOUT I GET IT FOR YOU!?" Kiba said loudly and nervously.

Shino glared at him. "I mean... umm... that way you don't have to get up and leave Hinata by herself!" Kiba thought the save was a good one. His cell phone vibrated and he picked up. "Hello? Hi, Hana." He said softly into the phone. "DO I FUCKING SOUND LIKE HANA!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING KIBA!? YOU'RE MESSING UP THE PLAN!!" Dakku yelled on the other line. Kiba closed his eyes due to the high pitch noise. "Sure... thing... I'll meet you outside in later." Kiba smiled at Shino and Hinata and walked back towards the doors leading to the lobby and concessions stands.

Dakku was standing outside as he slammed Kiba into the wall next to the doors. "Don't ruin this for me dog boy! I want that bug-free class for the rest of the semester." Dakku said intensely furious. Kiba smiled and reversed positions slamming Dakku into the wall. "I like this side of you." Dakku sighed and stepped on his foot. "Get the damn stuff! I'll be here watching what's going on." Dakku said as he went back inside the screening room. Kiba growled in pain and went off to get the snacks. He didn't know exactly what Hinata wanted and sighed.

Kiba returned with what seemed to be half the concession stand candy. Dakku looked at him stunned. "What's happened so far?" Kiba asked a bit tired. Dakku held back a laugh. "How much money did you spend... like $100?" Dakku laughed and Kiba grumbled. Dakku stopped and nodded. "So far... she jumped and he held her hand. Then it seem liked she smiled but I can't tell to well from back here. Oh. And Obito killed Mishamoto." Kiba grumbled. He walked back down to Shino and Hinata who seemed to be laughing.

Kiba dropped the candy on the chair next to them and smiled. "Here you go. Candy. Take any you like." Kiba said sweetly. Shino watched as Hinata grabbed the candy she wanted. He pulled out a 10 dollar bill and handed it to Kiba. "Thank you. This is for Hinata's candy. I however don't eat candy." Kiba nearly passed out. Hinata looked on worried. Kiba sighed and nodded. "It's okay. I like... candy." Kiba said holding back his urge to kill Shino. Hinata looked back at Shino who nodded and gave him the $10 bill. She smiled at him impressed at his generosity.

Kiba's cellphone vibrated as he took the money. "Hello!? Huh. Sure. Wait a minute." Kiba excused himself as he walked to the back. Dakku met him outside the screening room. "So... is it going good." Dakku asked anxiously. Kiba grumbled and nodded. "She seems a bit impressed by him." Dakku smiled and nodded. As Kiba made his way back into the room, Dakku grabbed him and kissed him. "That's for being a gentleman. Now... go keep a better eye on them." Dakku said as he pushed Kiba back in. Kiba smiled and walked back confidently.

Phase Two

Dakku magically reappeared at movie's end and smiled as they exited. "Hey! I thought you'd still be here!" Dakku waved at them and Hinata smiled. Kiba rolled his eyes. "You've been here the full 2 hours and 30 minutes." Kiba thought to himself. Hinata and Shino walked up to Dakku talking about the movie. "That seems awesome. But don't tell me the end or I might not see it." He said laughing. Kiba cleared his throat loud. "How... about... something... to eat?" He said almost robotically. Dakku snarled at him. "Yes. That sounds cool. Let's all go to... Suiton Waterfall! I just so happen to know the guy who owns the place."

They all nodded and Dakku called for a cab. Kiba sighed. "How they haven't caught on to the fact this is all planned is beyond me." The cab arrived and Hinata and Shino went in first. Kiba followed after with Dakku sitting up front because he didn't fit in the back. This made Kiba mad since he spent most of the night away from him. As the cab drove off Shino talked to Hinata asking her questions. She became embarrassed as she tried to answer. Dakku smiled to himself and looked at the cab driver. "Thanks for you help... Asuma." Asuma nodded as they arrived at the Restaurant.

Dakku walked into the restaurant and a white haired man came up to him. He seemed like he was yelling at him and they hugged. He came back out and smiled. "Come on. I got us two tables since the place is packed." Dakku smiled. Kiba almost died of shock. "How could they not notice this is all set up!?" He thought to himself as Dakku grabbed his arm and pulled him inside. Hinata nodded and smiled as Shino took her into the restaurant. She blushed and looked down. As they entered, the white haired man was standing there looking at them.

"Welcome to Suiton Waterfalls. I am Mizuki, the owner. Please come this way, I will show you to your tables." Mizuki led them to the first small table. It was only to be for two people. "You and Hinata will be fine here, Shino." Dakku said as he smiled. Hinata blushed and took the seat. Shino pushed her in a bit more and he took his seat. Mizuki led Kiba and Dakku to a table in the far back. "Here you are. And tell your mother to get off my back about child support!" Mizuki walked off angry and Dakku laughed at him.

Kiba looked at him. "That's my dad for ya." Dakku said as he looked at the menu already on the table. "Don't worry about anything. It's all covered with the power of my... family incentive." Kiba looked at him stunned. Dakku glimpsed over at Hinata and Shino who were looking at the menu stunned at the prices. Mizuki walked up to them and spoke. They sighed softly and nodded. It seemed like they ordered and Mizuki took the order directly. Dakku smiled and Kiba grabbed his hand and he blushed. "They'll be okay on their own. So can we please have some time alone without spying?" Kiba pleaded.

Hinata kept her eyes down at the table. Shino looked at her. "Hinata. Do you have a boyfriend?" Shino asked rather bluntly. She blushed and shook her head. "Why not?" He asked as she sighed. "I'm not sure myself. The two guys I wanted turned out to like someone else" Shino jumped back a bit. "Two guys!?" She nodded and looked over at Kiba who was smiling at Dakku. "Who were they?" The bluntness of his question made Hinata's heart jump. "Well... there's... Naru-Naruto-kun... and there was once... Kiba-kun"

Shino actually jumped as he looked back at Kiba who was trying to wake a sleeping Dakku. He turned back and nodded. "Any reason why?" Shino asked. She twiddled her fingers embarrassed. "It's... I... in Kiba's case... he's always around. He's my friend and he protective of me. As for... Naruto... I always had a crush on him. He was always so lonely. And I... liked him. But... they all like someone else. And it hurts a bit inside." She said as she looked at her food that arrived. Shino nodded to her answer.

Shino thought deeply at what she said. "She's had her heart broken. I don't think she's considering someone else. What are my chances? She thinks I'm creepy and odd. Everyone does. And I like her. This was just a waste of time." Shino stood up silently and walked out the restaurant. Kiba finally punched Dakku awake. He noticed Shino walked out of the restaurant leaving behind a confused Hinata. "Kiba! Go after Shino. I'll handle Hinata" Kiba nodded as he walked off to get Shino. Dakku composed himself and sat at Hinata's table.

Kiba ran out the door and watched as Shino sat down on the curb. He sat next to him and nudged him. "Hey... Shino. What's up buddy?" Shino looked up at the sky. "I don't think I can win her over." He said softly. Kiba smiled and nodded. "I used to think the same thing about someone I know." Shino looked at him. "When... me and someone else broke up... It was for a reason that seemed stupid at first. But as I thought about it... I saw the potential in someone else. I stood against the odds and went for it. I mean... it's not working as much I would like... but I know it's going somewhere."

Shino's look went back to looking at the sky. "Your situation is different from mine." A voice rang out from behind. "You'd be surprised how much alike you two sound." Dakku said as he stood in the doorway. Shino looked back at him ad he smiled. "Kiba took a chance because he believed in it. I know you believe in your chance too. This whole date you've made her smile more then me and Kiba combined on daily basis. And I think... that's what sets you apart from other people whose hurt her. You actually want to see her happy."

Kiba looked at Dakku and smiled. "He's definitely worth all the trouble." Dakku walked up to Shino and grabbed his hand and pulled him inside. "Come on. You have a question to ask a certain young lady whose waiting for you." As they entered the restaurant, Kiba stood there on the curb looking up at the stars. A few minutes later, the door opened again and Dakku came back out and sat next to him. "Hey you." He said playfully as Kiba smiled. Dakku laid back onto Kiba's lap and looked up at him and smiled. He laughed at him and began play with his hair. "Hehe. I'm sorry about today."

Shino sat looking at Hinata who smiled at him. He felt a small blush coming and he looked away. She noted this and giggled softly. "Shino... Can I ask you something?" Hinata said twiddling her fingers. Shino nodded. "Do... you have... a girlfriend?" Shino looked back stunned. "I... don't." He blushed as he tilted his head down. She looked and saw his blush. She giggled and he blushed a bit more. "Why not? I think you're a great guy." He nearly fell over in his chair. "You... think... I'm a... great guy?" He asked a bit bashfully.

Kiba rolled his fingers in Dakku's hair. "So... what exactly did you tell Hinata." He looked into Kiba's eyes and smiled. "I told her what she needed to hear." He nuzzled into Kiba's chest. "You do realize we're outside and you're being affectionate? And what exactly is what she needed to hear?" He rolled his eyes. "You know... I could not be affectionate and leave your ass to freeze out here alone." Kiba shook his head rapidly. "Ok. Then... I told her... the world doesn't always work out the way you want. And sometimes what seems to be the lesser prizes turn out to be the best."

Shino smiled as he grabbed her hand and rubbed his thumb over it. "Hyuuga Hinata. I would like to ask you... to the End of the Year Ball. Do you accept?" She stood up stunned and looked at him. "To... the End of the Year Ball?" Her face lit up with red. "Remember, Hinata, even the best things come in the oddest place." The voice rang in her head. She shuffled about a bit and finally responded. "I... I'd love to." Shino looked at her stunned. "You will?" She smiled and nodded bashfully. He jumped up a bit happy and kissed her softly on the lips. She fainted in his arms.

Kiba kissed Dakku's forehead as he played with his hair. "How do you think they're doing?" He asked him softly. Dakku thought a moment. "If I'm right... right about now we will here a yahoo or a yes." At that moment, Shino's voice rang out with a loud "YES!". Kiba looked at him stunned and laughed. "You... are amazing." He smiled as he looked back into his eyes. "You know... we never really had a full date." Dakku said coyly. Kiba laughed and shrugged it off. "We will when the time is right, I guess. Tonight... was their night."

Dakku arranged for a cab and Kiba tapped him on the shoulder as all four stood there waiting. "How do you always manage to get a cab when you want?" He whispered into his ear. Dakku laughed and whispered back. "It's an ancient Chinese secret." The cab arrived in front of them and Kiba sighed. "What's wrong?" Dakku looked at him. "You're gonna sit in the front and I have to sit next to new lovey-dovey Shino and Hinata." Dakku nodded. As they entered the car Dakku entered last and sat on Kiba's lap.

"Happy?" Dakku smiled as Hinata giggled at them. "Can we go home now? I really don't need to get excited." Kiba yelled out as the cab sped off. When the reached Hinata's, Shino said he would continue on home alone. He got out the car with her and walked her up to her door. The cab sped off as Dakku slid off of Kiba's lap. "I wonder if they kissed." Kiba grumbled. "Not what I'm worried about." Dakku rolled his eyes. "You're lap is warm enough. Oh wait. I got a text message." Dakku pulled out his cell phone and smiled.

"He's a good kisser."

DF: For those of you who are wondering... Gaara will play an important role in the final episodes... especially to a certain blond. But what more importantly...

I would like to thank all the readers for making Wolf High my most successful story to date. It's well on it's way to 1000 hits and nearly 20 reviews. So... I gaurantee the series will end in a fashion that will make the fans happy and as always a little sad.

Kiba: What about my theme song?
Dakku: What about it?
Kiba: Don't I have one?
Dakku: I think it's... "Irresitible" by Jessica Simpson.
Kiba: Why do I get a chick song!?
Dakku: Shut up...