1Chapter four (Naruto meets JLU version 2)
*Small recap: Last time the league was having a had time controlling their need to kill Gai and Rock Lee who Diana and Vixen brought back to the watch tower for questioning which they found out was a big mistake. Only a few days after they got there Gai and Lee had either driven everyone crazy with their talk of youth crap or Lee had put them in intensive care from his cooking. Before the league had to take both Gai and Lee away in body bags, Batman and Shadow Ninja show up much to the joy of every one. But before Batman and Shadow could talk to them, the Fox demon we all know and love decided that talking to the Martian would be better than listening to Gai and Lee shout their idiot heads off, the fox decided to make himself known. After explaining a few things to Jon, the fox then tells him not to reveal any of this to Batman or his container. After that Jon explained to Flash and the other what the fox had told him about those two and how to find Jiraiya. Before Flash could send them to Arkhem to do the Leaf village a huge favor Batman lets Flash know that he refuses to have those idiots in his city. But before Flash and Batman could argue more Batman tells them that he and Naruto have a dinner date with Naruto's new secretary who is Naruto's girlfriend from his past. Flash being a little slow when it comes to information like that doesn't realize what Batman just said until five minutes later Flash rushes back in and faints on the floor. Now lets join our heroes as they try to not only revive Flash but keep the other league members from bombarding Naruto with questions.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Demon talking
Jon talking telepathically
'Flashback memories'
"Okay I'm probably going to regret asking this but why is Flash on the ground and why are you two laughing?" Shayera and Diana both came into the room to find out why Flash was yelling. But upon their arrival in the room they found the fastest man in the world on the ground out cold and the man of steel and Green Lantern laughing their buts off.
"Look we'll explain everything in a minute but first we need to get him up. Any one have any ideas on how to get Flash up and fast?" Diana had no idea how to wake up Flash but Shayera had an idea that she hoped would work.
"I have an idea but it might not work, AHEM!! CALLING ALL AVAILABLE MEN!!! WE ARE LOOKING FOR HONEST MEN TO JUDGE THE MISS AMERICA CONTEST!!!!" No sooner had Shayera said those words Flash was up in an instant. Also Hawk and Dove arrived too looking just as anxious as Flash was.
"JUDGE FOR THE NEXT MISS AMERICA I'M YOUR GUY!!! Hey!!!! Shayera that was not funny." Flash had a hurt look on his face when he found out that he wasn't near the Miss America pageant or the preliminaries rounds of the contests. Shayera just smiled at Flashes dismay along with Hawk and Doves'.
"Sorry it was the only way to wake you guys up. And I think I know of a way to catch that guy you and Vixen were chasing before Diana. Remember the information that you guys brought back that said that he is a pervert and loves to go to clubs and look at younger women? Well what better way to catch a pervert like that than to have a beauty contest. I mean come on what guy could resist seeing a bunch of beautiful women all gathered in one place in nothing but swim suits and bikinis? It's the perfect plan." Diana knew that this would backfire on them some how but had to agree that the only way to track and catch this Jiraiya person was a beauty contest.
"Alright but first things first, Naruto are you alright now?" Diana turned towards Naruto who had just woken up.
"Yeah I'm okay now short of a headache but that going away. By the way why is that headache on the floor and shouting?" Naruto pointed to Flash with a fox like grin on his face. But before Flash could say anything Vixen decided to come in with a sly devious and secretive smile on her face. Naruto knew that the only time Miri had that look on her face was when she was up to something and she was definitely up to no good (for him anyway).
"Uh hi Vixen why are you smiling like the Cheshire Cat and what do you have behind your back?" To Naruto's horror Vixen pulled out his cell-phone and Shikamaru was on the line. Naruto had a bad feeling about what was about to happen next.
"Naruto your assistant and I just had the most wonderful conversation. Why didn't you tell me you were going on a date with a this charming young girl who your friend has taken the liberty of sending a picture of be the way. I have to say she is beautiful. The other girls agree too and we were wondering if you had a nice suit to wear to dinner tonight?" Naruto paled and had to shake his head thinking he didn't hear Vixen right.
"I'm sorry Vixen did you say other girls?" To Naruto's dread every women in the League was outside his room with sly smiles on their faces. Naruto knew that he would not get out of this mess without answering a few questions he didn't want to answer. Naruto didn't even want to think about what the guys were going to say about this.
"Yes oh and don't worry, they just want to meet this wonderful girl. A picture can only tell you so much Naruto, and we want to know everything about her. And judging from the blush on her face in this picture, the girls and I are going to have a lot of fun getting her to talk to us about all the things that you do to her to make her blush." Naruto just blushed like crazy and took his cellphone from Vixen and began to talk to Shikamaru who was on hold for a good ten minutes.
"Uh hey Shikamaru, what was it that you needed and thanks for the picture but did any one ever tell you that you have the worst timing ever. By the way, where did you guys want to go for dinner any way? What? You mean she wants to eat at that new Chinese restaurant that opened down town? Okay that'll be fine. Oh and before I forget, please don't sneak up on me like you do every morning. Okay bye. *CLICK* And no Vixen you and the other girls can't come with me on my dinner date with Hinata. The last thing I need is for you girls to show up and scare the girl away with your threats, so stay here please I want to make a good impression on her okay, so lets go Bats cause I don't think Shikamaru would like the idea of us standing his friend up on her first day in Gotham city." Before Vixen and the others could ask any questions of Naruto and his "date", he and Batman left for the transporters and went straight back to Gotham City.
Meanwhile back down on Earth, Shikamaru was just finishing up his explanation of why Hinata can't tell Naruto about his past so soon. All the while trying to bring down the swelling from the lumps he received from Kiba, Anko, and Chouji. Shikamaru was glad that it wasn't Sakura that hit him, cause knowing her strength she would have done a lot more damage.
"So that's the deal Hinata. He doesn't remember much about his past with us but I have a funny feeling that the fox demon in him will awaken in him soon a help him get his memories back. As far as I know he's been having dreams about his past life with us, more importantly Hinata he's been dreaming of the short but pleasant time he spent with you. I figured that having you around him would help bring back all the good memories we had with him before we have to reveal the unpleasant part about his past that we don't like to talk about. So do you understand Hinata why you are needed here. For this mission to be a success we need your help, so are you up to the task?" Shikamaru was overjoyed on the inside when Hinata nodded her head.
"I understand, but I can still call him "Naruto-kun" right?" Shikamaru and everyone else in the room just laughed. But before Hinata could get her answer the door bell rang. Feeling more nervous than ever Hinata went to the bathroom for a few minutes to stop her rapidly beating heart and to ease the blush on her face.
*DING-DONG*
"Oh, that must be them. Now remember guys I'll be back in twenty minutes and that will give Naruto and Hinata enough time to get to know each other again. Kiba I need you to keep a look out for Morpheus cause I'll send him to come and get you guys. Anko I need you to stay here and wait for Hinata to get back. If Naruto ask if I got back tell him that I came back here and the guys and I went to go to the store to get something okay then Hinata lets go!" Hinata came out of the bathroom after finally calming down and went to the door with Shikamaru just as nervous as Naruto was.
And speaking of Naruto, he was a nervous wreck the moment he and Bruce left the mansion. Unknown to either Bruce or Naruto, Zatanna, Fire, and Vixen had followed along to see if this girl was going to be the one to make "their" Naruto a very happy person. Zatanna knew how nervous Naruto was so she quietly poofed up a bouquet of lilies for the girl to appear in Naruto's hand just as the door opened.
"Oh h-hell-lo Naruto-san, Wayne-san its good to see you again. Are those for me?" Hinata was amazed to see her favorite flower in her crushes hand which seemed to sparkle in the light itself, as if they had appeared by magic (which they had).
"Uh yeah these are for you, I hope you like them they're pretty, but not as pretty as you are though. These flowers pale in comparison to your beauty Hinata." Naruto just smiled as he saw Hinata blush like crazy. As Hinata went to go find a vase for the flowers Bruce and Shikamaru noticed how Naruto had yet to look away from her. Bruce had a funny feeling that Naruto was falling hard for this girl. Shikamaru and the others were very happy for Hinata and Naruto. They all knew that these two were nuts about each other and barely had time to spend when they were back in the village. So this was going to be a night that Naruto and Hinata would never forget.
As Hinata came back, Anko decided that now would be a good time to get proof that Hinata went on a date with the boy of her dreams, she decided to take a picture.
"Uh hey before you guys go do you think I could get a picture of you two, I mean this might be the only time I get to see Hinata here in a dress like this. So do you mind?" Naruto and Bruce just shook their heads. While Naruto got close to Hinata, Bruce and Shikamaru decided to wait outside for them and let them have their moment. After about five pictures Naruto and Hinata left and went to join Bruce and Shikamaru. Unknown to them they were being watched by a few female friends of Naruto.
Upon arriving to the restaurant and before they could sit down Bruce notices the Bat signal in the sky and Shikamaru notices also and decides to see what is the matter with his boss.
"Mr. Wayne is everything alright sir? You seem a bit distracted there for a moment." Bruce just smiled at Shikamaru.
"Actually Shikamaru I just remembered something that I left at the office. Do you think that you Naruto and Hinata could start without me. I'm afraid this might take a while." The real reason Bruce wanted to go was because something was happening down town and he didn't want Naruto to get involved with this fight. Bruce saw that Naruto was falling hard for this girl and was happy with her around and Bruce didn't want to break them up so soon.
"That would no problem Mr. Wayne, you go ahead and take care of that and I'll see to it that these two get to know each other better 'even if I'm not here to see it. I have a funny feeling that these two are going to become more than just friends by the end of the night' You go on and take care sir and I promise these two will be just fine." Bruce smiled and headed back to the car where Alfred was waiting patiently for his boss.
"Back to the house sir?" Alfred said while driving knowing that his boss was going to have leave to fight what ever was causing an uproar downtown.
"Yes Alfred and hurry I have a funny feeling that what ever is going on down town is what's been causing all these break ins all over town. But Alfred I need you to come back here and make sure that Naruto and the others get back home safe and sound. I have a funny feeling that Naruto will be having his first dinner date with Ms. Hyuga alone tonight." Bruce just smirked knowing that he was right. He had learned a long time ago that Shikamaru had a habit of running off and gathering information and knew that Shikamaru would be leaving those two alone for the night. Bruce also had a funny feeling that Naruto would be coming to his office tomorrow to talk to him about Shikamaru's raise and possibly finding an apartment close to work.
"Of course Master Bruce I will see to it that both Naruto and Hinata get home safe and sound sir." Alfred then proceeded to head back to the house so his boss could make a quick costume change.
Meanwhile back at Shikamaru's place Kiba and the others were getting ready to leave the moment Morpheus showed up but got a big surprise when they saw Scarlet, Cain, and Blossom on the balcony outside along with their masters.
"Hey guys, what are you doing here, I thought you had a mission?" Kiba remembered Hinata saying that Neji, Sasuke and Sakura were on a mission with Iruka while they had dinner a few nights ago.
"Yeah we do and as it turns out our mission is to find out why Orochimaru is here in this city along with Kabuto. But here's a good question for you guys, what the hell are you guys doing here in Gotham City?" Sasuke asked them as he helped Sakura in the apartment followed by Neji all the while noticing the sweat that Kiba and Chouji had on their brows. Sasuke knew then that they were hiding something.
"Well uh you see, um Shino could you tell them what's going on cause if I tell them I'll just put my foot in my mouth like I always seem to do." Kiba gave a nervous laugh as he did his best not to panic for two reasons. Reason number one he knew that he would die not only by the hands of Sasuke for keeping the fact that Naruto was alive a secret but by Sakura as well. Kiba knew that Sakura was the second deadliest female ninja that the leaf village had and Sakura came in second to the Hokage herself, and the woman was the girls teacher for god sake. Kiba knew that Sakura had the power of several hundred ninja and when she got mad at some one it would usually end with that person ending up in the hospital with many bruises and broken bones. The second reason he wanted Shino to tell them was he honestly didn't know what to say to them. Heck he didn't even know what to tell Neji about Hinata going on a date with Naruto. Kiba gotten his share of beat downs before, but he wasn't stupid enough to tell his best friends cousin that she was out on a date with a guy. Kiba learned a long time ago to never get on Neji's bad side. That and he wanted to live to see Shikamaru get the crude beat out of him by Sakura for not letting them know about Naruto sooner.
"I believe it would be best if we waited for Shikamaru to send Morpheus but for now," While Shino began to tell the others what they were planning, Sakura couldn't help but notice Anko looking the picture she took several minutes ago of Naruto and Hinata. Sakura then went over to see what Anko was looking at and got the surprise of her life when she saw the one person who she didn't expect to see in a long time.
"Anko is that who I think it is?" Sakura began to shake which didn't go unnoticed by Sasuke who was by her side in a second. And before he could ask what was wrong with her, Sasuke got a good look at the photo in Anko's hand and then put two and two together and found out what was wrong with Sakura.
"Nara has a lot of explaining to do, but first Shino I want you to tell me everything that rat Nara has told about what has been going on and I want the truth bug boy" to say that Sasuke was pissed was the understatement of the year. Sasuke literally had his Sharigan activated ready to kill and had to hold on to Sakura to keep him from killing anyone in the room. That and he was still worried about Sakura who hadn't stopped shaking after seeing the picture.
Neji was wondering what the Uchiha was talking about and why he was mad all of a sudden. It wasn't until he saw the picture that he understood why Sasuke was mad. Neji had to keep himself from killing Kiba and Shino for not telling him the truth about where Hinata was and the fact that she was on a date with Naruto. Neji had a lot of respect for Naruto but he still did not trust Naruto to be alone with his cousin for long.
"Kiba I'm only going to ask you this once, where is Hinata and Naruto at?" Neji began to crack his knuckles as proof that if Kiba didn't tell him the truth Kiba would have several broken bones before the night was done.
But before Kiba could say anything Morpheus showed up with a note in his mouth from Shikamaru telling them that he was on his way back to get them. And there was a slight change in plans.
"So he's on his way back here huh, I think we'll get our explanation soon from Shikamaru about what's been going on, wouldn't you agree Sasuke?" Neji knew that Sasuke wanted to kill some one and Shikamaru was a dead duck when he got back here. Unaware of what was going to happen.
Meanwhile back with Naruto and Hinata, no sooner had they gotten into the restaurant and sat down Shikamaru had to leave. Now Naruto was use to him disappearing every now and then but got worried when he left before ordering his food. As Naruto and Hinata sat together they began to talk about themselves and their past, not knowing that they were being watched by several members of the Justice League.
"So that the girl, she's just adorable. I can see why this Shikamaru kid brought her. I've never seen Naruto smile like that, let alone blush like he is now. What do you think about her John?" Mari then looked at her date who also wanted to meet this girl and make sure that she wasn't going to break his heart in the near future.
"Well I gotta admit she seems like a well mannered and sweet girl. I believe that she would be perfect for Naruto, but that doesn't mean that you can start picking out wedding patterns for them yet Mari." John knew what his date was thinking and knew that if Mari had her way those two would be down at the alter saying "I do" within a week.
"I still say she's out of his league, I mean the girl looks like she comes from royalty or something" John stifled a groan knowing that Flash, Hawk and Dove were here to 'keep and eye' on Naruto. Which meant they were here to spy on Naruto and check out his date
"Okay why are you three here, I thought we told you guys to stay at the watch tower?" Mari knew that if those three did anything stupid Naruto would find out about them watching them and be in serious trouble.
"And didn't Naruto tell you guys not to follow him as well, besides we were here first to begin with and the reason were here is to enjoy dinner on Wally since he owes us dinner for us making him dinner for the past three weeks, right Wally?" Dove just smiled at his friend knowing that Wally would regret promising to take them out to dinner to pay them back.
"And the other reason you guys are here is to just enjoy the food right, not to spy on Naruto?" Mari knew that something was wrong.
"Well the thing is that some one is in this area looking for Naruto, and to say that he wants Naruto dead is putting it lightly. Apparently this guy has enlisted the aid of some guy named Orochimaru who has more skeletons in his closet than most people. As it turns out this man is the one responsible for Naruto's amnesia. Jon found out that this man has hated Naruto for years and has wanted him dead since the day Naruto was born. As it turns out the man that nearly had Naruto killed three years ago goes by the name of Danzo, and he's here in Gotham City" While Dove began to tell the other what else he found out about what's been going on, let's join Naruto and Hinata as they enjoy their dinner.
"So Hinata tell me something how does a sweet girl like you meet up with a guy like Shikamaru anyway?" Naruto had been wondering how someone like her could be friends with guy like Shikamaru in the first place.
"Well I met Shikamaru while at the school we went to as kids. We had the same class as my cousin and a few of our other friends though we never really talked to each other until about four years ago. The only time I ever got to talk to him was when my cousin Neji brought him over to talk. Shikamaru is really a nice person once you get to know him. He's one of the smartest people I know (AN. Too bad he's wasn't smart enough to tell Neji Sakura and Sasuke the truth)." Naruto then notice that her eyes were holding back tears and Naruto decided to find out what was wrong.
"Hinata are you okay, you look like your about to cry is anything wrong?" Naruto noticed that a couple of tears had slipped down her cheek and gentle wiped them away with his thumb then held Hinata's chin in his hand and just looked into her eyes.
"Well Shikamaru has done so much for me, he was kind enough to take care of my cousin after my father attcked him and keep me safe when my father decided to make my life miserable after I moved out and started to live with my sensei. He's done so much to help me forget everything bad that has happened to me in my life that I never got the chance to thank him before he left the restaurant." Hinata then noticed how tense Naruto had gotten while she was talking and had looked away from her and wondered what was wrong.
"Naruto is everything alright, you look tense, what's wrong?" Naruto then looked at Hinata and knew that if he didn't get her out of here soon she would be in danger.
"I'm sorry to cut our date short but I have bad feeling that there is some one in this restaurant that shouldn't be. Come on, we'll just have dinner back home, cause right now I don't want you to get hurt, let's go." Naruto then gabbed Hinata's hand and lead her out of the restaurant, but not before apologizing to the owner of the restaurant and promising to eat here again soon. Upon getting outside Naruto noticed that Alfred was already waiting for them.
"Alfred I thought you were with Bruce?" Naruto also knew that Bruce would only send Alfred here to make sure that nothing happened to him while he wasn't there.
"Yes but Master Bruce knew that you two would probably leave early so he sent me here to take you both back to the mansion. I take it you two didn't get a chance to eat yet? Don't worry once we get home I'll make you two something special for dinner." Alfred then held the door open for them. As they got in the car Naruto noticed that there was someone on the rooftop of the restaurant looking at them. Sensing that this person was up to no good Naruto decided to keep his eyes and ears open for anything this guy might try.
Meanwhile back at Shikamaru's apartment, Shikamaru was getting a very warm welcome from Neji, Sasuke and Sakura. And when I mean warm welcome I mean he was getting chewed out by Neji Sasuke and Sakura for his lack of information. Now lets join our friends and see just how well Shikamaru is fairing against his very pissed off friends.
The minute that Shikamaru got into his apartment he noticed the tense atmosphere in his place. It wasn't until he saw Cain, Blossom, and Scarlet that he knew that he was screwed. But before he could make for the door and familiar Hyuga was right behind him as well as a certain Uchiha and they weren't happy at all.
"Look guys I know what your thinking and I can explain why I didn't tell you guys the truth and-," Shikamaru was cut off by a very pissed off Sakura who was on the verge of ripping out his spine that very moment.
"Shikamaru what you tell us next had better be the truth and you had better hope to every single deity out there that I don't kill you when we get back to the village. Does the Lady Hokage even know he's alive?" Shikamaru just sighed and groaned knowing that he was going to be in a lot of trouble when this is all over and it would take some time before Sakura ever forgave him for this.
"Yes the Lady Hokage knows about this in fact when I came home to visit two days ago I had to fill her in on what happened and what is going on in his life right now. You see guys, Naruto lost his memory of all of us three years ago. You guys remember that mission we went on three years ago when we had to track down Luther and his goons. Well that was a set up to get to Naruto. As it turns out during the fight Luther wanted us to get separated from Naruto so that they could get rid of him. Unfortunately for Luther that didn't happen and Naruto's endless dumb luck saved him yet again, but it came at a price which was his past memories of us. Naruto has been staying with Mr. Bruce Wayne for the past two years. The first year while he was still recovering he was staying in the watch tower with the Justice League and they've been watching him. When I showed up here in Gotham City looking for Batman, I explained to him the situation and he told me that Naruto was safe with him and his friends. I knew then that the only way to help Naruto was to stay by his side and hope that his memories would come back on their own. But another problem arose, one that has been a real problem recently. I just found out from Batman that Kabuto has been spotted here in Gotham City along with his master Orochimaru. And the problems don't stop there. Sasuke about a month ago your brother Itachi was spotted a few miles outside Metropolis along with a few of his sicko friends. They haven't done anything just yet but I have a bad feeling that they're after Naruto. I had hoped that by me being here would be enough to help jog his memory a bit but it wasn't enough so I enlisted the help of Hinata. I knew for a fact that if anyone could help jog his memory quick it would be her. Everybody knew that those two were nuts about each other back in the village. So I figured that the fastest way to get his memories back is with Hinata here. And my plan is working, Naruto's feelings for Hinata haven't changed in three years. Even with his memory loss he still cares for Hinata and I knew that this would make Hinata happy as well. But for now I'll explain everything else to you guys later, cause right now we have a bigger problem on our hands." Sasuke and Neji just looked at Shikamaru wondering what could be worse than having the Akastuki here along with Orochimaru in the same city. Neji asked Shikamaru the reason for his worry as he and their friends jumped through the city following their genius friend.
"Shikamaru what could be worse than what you just told us a few minutes ago. Nothing could be worse than having the bingo books most wanted ninjas here in Gotham City." To Neji's horror as well as everybody else it was worse.
"Well your not going to like this but I meet up with Iruka before I got here and as it turns out Neji, your uncle is here looking for Hinata and plans to either kill her or put the 'Caged Bird' seal on her. That's why we need to find both Naruto and Hinata cause by the time I got back to the restaurant that they were at they were gone. Now we need to find them and fast." As Shikamaru and the others began their search for Naruto and Hinata, the League was looking for them as well. Unaware that a certain ninjas of the sand were there as well.
"Gaara are you sure this is a good idea, you know that Tsunade told us not to interfere with this mission" Temari looked at her brother knowing that this was going to be a long night.
"Yes, Naruto is a good friend and both Danzo and Hiashi deserve to pay for their sins for what they have done. Danzo included, for he will pay for what he has done to Naruto and for the pain that all of Naruto's friends endured. I'll see to it that Danzo is sent straight to hell for all eternity for this." As soon as Gaara finished speaking sand began to pour out of the gourde that he carried on his back and the Sand Nin began their search for their targets as well.
*An. Wow this is getting exciting now the chase is on to find Hiashi before Hiashi finds both Naruto and Hinata. And for those of you wondering what happened to Iruka, he went on ahead to look for Hiashi and try to stop him. The next chapter will be coming soon so please keep sending comments and until next time...Ja ne!!!!
