OMG! I have over 100 reviews for three chapters of one story!!! Thank-you so much! Everyone, seriously, thank-you!!
Originally, this was supposed to be a oneshot, but thanks to Greybane's challenge (:D) I continued. Due to the enthusiasm I received from the second chapter, I created a third. That was supposed to be it, that's why I said it was the FINAL chapter…but you cannot ignore 53 reviews in under 24 hours. A lot of those were asking for a sequel or epilogue of some kind.
So here it is, the FINAL FINAL (FINAL V.2) chapter of 'Letter'. Please, this is the last chapter, don't ask for another. You never know, one day I may make another story like this, but a different plot, you can't ignore an idea that is so popular!
I will put up an A/N chapter thingie with proper thanks and the answer to this riddle in case you don't find the answer.
Now for the answer from previous chapter. As you may have noticed, there was an unusual amount of numbers in the last letter. They are the answer. Now, write down the alphabet and above or below it, doesn't really matter, and assign each letter a number A is 1, B is 2…etc up to Z as 26. Now, for every number that appears in the letter, assign the corresponding letter. "Hey, but wait a moment, that spells out 'emyrramuoylliw', what the heck is that?". There's another clue in the letter. After all letters, the last word of the letter is 'backwards'…so reverse it! Willyoumarryme: Will you marry me? There's the answer.
Sorry if that was too easy for some, sorry again if it was too hard for others. Maybe this will be better (harder(er)).
Disclaimer!Sretcarahc detailiffa yna ro outran now ton od I
(I do not own Naruto or any affiliated characters!)
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Hinata knocked furiously at Naruto's door, bouncing on the balls of her feet. Her eyes were twinkling and her mouth was set in a huge grin. After a minute, her smile faded as no one was opening the door. Hand on the doorknob; she was surprised that as she turned it, the door opened.
"Naruto-kun, are you here?" She called, walking into the apartment.
She entered the lounge room, and saw it looked undisturbed. Moving to the kitchen, she saw that it was also empty. She walked down the small hall to his bedroom, knocking softly on the door before going in. Also empty, she compulsively moved to the bed and made it, taking some of the dirty clothes to the laundry, where Naruto was still absent. Her last stop was the bathroom, but he still wasn't there. Moving back to the kitchen, she sat at on a stool, thinking of his letter.
Her heart thumped as the grin re-emerged on her face. Of course, the moment she found him, she'd give him her answer of-
She noticed, lying on the bench, was a piece of paper.
'Dreams really do come true.'
Hinata grinned again and stood up, running to the front door. She, unlike Naruto, locked the front door as she left.
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Arriving at the Hokage's Tower, Hinata ran through the doors and up the stairs, smile still permanently plastered on her face. Arriving at the Hokage's door, she knocked politely.
"Hai, come in," Said a voice inside.
Hinata opened the door and walked over into the room. Sitting in the Hokage's chair, was Tsunade, and leaning again the Hokage's desk, facing the door, was Naruto, wearing the Hokage's hat and robe. Hinata's grin was only matched by his, and when he opened his arms, she ran into them, pulled into a warm hug.
"You did, it you became the Hokage!" Hinata gushed happily.
"Hai Hinata." He whispered.
"I am so proud of you Naruto-kun…so proud!"
"Arigato Hina-hime."
"But, why didn't let me witness it?"
"It's a very boring process Hinata." Said Tsunade, and Naruto and Hinata pulled apart. "It's only paperwork between him and I, tomorrow, we'll have the public initiation ceremony tomorrow in the town square. That will contain the initiation vow and such."
As Hinata pouted, Naruto chuckled. "It was boring 'Hina-hime', even I was bored. Tomorrow will be cool though, everyone cheering…or jeering."
"I'll be cheering."
Naruto placed a soft kiss on her cheek, smiling against her skin. "In your pyjamas?"
Hinata blushed. "I c-came as soon as I figured out your letter Naruto-kun. I was having a sleepover with the girls."
"What letter?" Tsunade asked.
"Naruto-kun has been sending me letters that have secret messages in them. My Otou-sama reads my mail, and he doesn't know about my and Naruto-kun's relationship." Hinata said softly.
"That's why I had to put in secret messages." Naruto said, hugging Hinata. "And I sent her a letter tonight, after I finished signing the papers."
"What did the secret message say?" Tsunade asked, raising an eyebrow.
Naruto took Hinata's hands and looked her in the eye. "Will you marry me?"
Hinata's face twisted into an elated expression, heart fluttering madly.
"And your answer?" Tsunade asked, smiling cheekily.
"Hai Naruto-kun, of course! Of course I'll marry you!"
Naruto grinned, his whisker-like birthmarks on his cheeks shooting up on a higher angle. He placed a small kiss on her lips before pulling her into another hug. He looked at Tsunade.
"Baa-chan, we need a favour." Before looking at Hinata. "Don't worry, we'll have a public ceremony after the initiation ceremony. Is that okay?"
Hinata nodded enthusiastically.
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Hiashi Hyuga lay in bed asleep, dreaming of a pureblood Hyuga clan…all under his direction as Head of clan.
"Hiashi-sama…Hiashi-sama."
Hiashi sat bolt upright, blinking his eyelids. Instead of turning on the lights, he just activated his Byakugan. Standing in the doorway of his room, was a branch member of the Hyuga clan.
"What is it?" Hiashi asked. "It's midnight…what's the problem?"
"You have received a letter."
"Now?"
"Hai, it's from Hinata-sama."
"From her room?"
"No, a ninjutsu clone dropped it off at the front door. I passed her room, only her friends are there."
Hiashi motioned the man forward, taking the letter, and then dismissing the man. Hiashi turned on his bedside lamp and deactivated his Byakugan after the branch-member left.
From the Desk of the Hokage,
At exactly 8.37pm this evening, one Uzumaki Naruto became the new Hokage of Konoha. Unknown to you, he and I have been in a relationship for just over a year.
All the letters I have received recently, the ones checked by you, all contain hidden messages. Maybe if you had not been so prejudiced against him, and considered him capable of such intelligence, you would have seen them.
Tsunade-sama has already preceded over a legal merger that you cannot break. And if you can figure out the hidden message in this letter, you'll figure out what that merger is.
Zenith of the sun tomorrow is an important time, please be at the public initiation ceremony in the town square.
Hinata,
Hiashi frowned in anger, frustration and surprise. Hinata has been in a relationship…for a year? He was furious that his daughter, his heir, was involved with the 'Uzumaki-brat', the container of the demon that had killed hundreds of people.
But this message…this hidden message. He had to find it.
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The next day every citizen of Konoha, from the newborn to the elderly, was congregated in the town square. All were there to witness the public initiation of Naruto Uzumaki, the Rokudaime, and the newest Hokage of Konoha.
Hiashi Hyuga, and all the elders of the Hyuga clan, stood near the front of the congregation…for publicity reasons. Each and every one had a frown on their face. Standing just behind them, cheering their hearts out, where 9 of the 'Konoha 11', Neji included.
After the initiation was complete, Naruto and Tsunade remained on the raised platform.
"And now, for another, very important reason in which we are all here today!" Tsunade cried out to the masses.
Kurenai, using genjustsu, created romantic, music. People looked at each other in confusion, wondering what was going on.
Hinata walked up onto the stage. She was dressed in a white dress. The only thing more beautiful than the dress, was her face. Her smile and her twinkling eyes made her a vision of ethereal beauty. She walked over until she was facing Naruto, who had a smile and a blush on his face.
Tsunade smiled and stood perpendicular to the couple. "We are gathered here today to witness the union of these two people…"
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I think you all know what happened next :D I am only giving you one clue: Ignore the to and from parts of the letter ('From the Desk of the Hokage' and 'Hinata'). This chapter is named 'Expert' for a reason!
If and when you get it, and I cannot stress this enough, PLEASE DON'T SPOIL IT FOR THE OTHERS BY REVIEWING WITH THE ANSWER OR THE METHOD TO FIND THE ANSWER!!! I will answer to PMs asking if the answer you received is correct, I will! Please, still review saying 'I got it! I got it!', you definitely deserve to be proud when you solve this puzzle.
Good luck!
-Wandering Wonderer