Naruto meets JLU (version two chapter seven)
*Small recap: last time Naruto and Hinata got closer to each other and got to meet Hinata's cousin Neji. After things settled for a bit, Naruto talks to Hinata, well actually Hinata tries to talk to Naruto, but all Naruto does is kiss the poor senseless. This causes both him and Hinata trouble later on. But the next day, Hinata and Shikamaru get a big surprise when the rest of Rookie Twelve showed up in Shikamaru's apartment where they learned of Danzo's attempted coup on the Leaf village. Before things could get any worse for the crew, everyone hears a voice that makes Shikamaru wish he hadn't heard. And this is where our story begins (before Ino slaughters Shikamaru in cold blood)....
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Demon Talking
Jon talking telepathically
The room was dead quiet as everyone in the room heard the voice of their friend that was lost to them. And it would appear that Shikamaru was going to be lost to them as well, via Ino and her anger. Now let's join the soon to be dead man as he tries to explain this one.
"Okay look guys I know that you all want answers but I'll explain everything to you guys in a minute but first I have to answer the door and get me and Hinata's plane tickets to Metropolis and-ack!!"
Shikamaru was cut off from both his sentence and from his oxygen supply by an angry Ino who was seeing several different shades of red at the moment. And judging by the looks of that giant vein coming out from the side of Ino's forehead, Shikamaru was in a load of trouble and knew he had to do a lot of sweet talking (and kissing up) to get Ino to forgive him.
"Um Hinata could you go get the door and stall Naruto for a bit cause I don't think Ino is going to let go anytime soon until I explain a few things to her and everyone else. So please-,"
Hinata held up her hand and went to the door, while ignoring the sly grins from Sakura, TenTen and Ino who still held a firm grip on Shikamaru's tie.
Once at the door, Hinata put on a smile and went out into the hallway to talk to Naruto and stall him for as long as she could.
"Oh hey Hinata, I kinda forgot to give both you and Shikamaru your plane tickets. Our flight leaves at six o'clock this evening so I had to rush over here and give them to you guys and what is going on in there?"
Naruto had heard the sound of someone being thrown against a wall and began to wonder what was going on in there. He would have asked further if Hinata didn't speak up and told him what was going on.
"Well Naruto-san, a few more of our friends are here and one of them is upset about not knowing that Shikamaru is getting married and they have been like family and well..."
*CRASH*
The sound of a vase hitting the wall got the attention of the two for only a second then went back to talking.
"Actually Naruto-san I was hoping to talk to you about the dress attire for the opening. You see I don't have a dress for the opening and I was wondering if we could go shopping for a dress while in Metropolis. You see the only dress I have is the one I borrowed from my friend Anko-san and well I don't think that dress is going to be acceptable for the opening."
Hinata looked into Naruto's eyes and saw happiness and kindness which was the same as when they were still kids.
"Hey no problem, Metropolis has some of the best malls in the country. I wouldn't mind taking you to one or any of the malls there. Before the opening I was kinda hoping to take you out to dinner and get to know you a little better, like-,"
Before Naruto could finish his sentence, Shikamaru came rushing out of his own apartment looking like he wrestled a bear or something (Well if you had to deal with two very deadly angry women who want to beat you within an inch of your life for not telling them the truth about something, wouldn't you run too?).
"Um about those tickets you yelled through my door about?"
Shikamaru looked very nervous about going back into his apartment but Naruto didn't want to ask.
"Yeah oh, and before I forget Bruce said he wanted to talk to both of us before we got on the plane. And to get some things to keep us entertained while on the plane too. He also mentioned about getting your fox his shots as well. And if you're wondering how I know, you can thank Hinata for that. So I'll see you guys in a few minutes then I gotta head back home and get a few things too. See-ya"
Naruto waved bye to both Hinata and Shikamaru and began to head for the elevator.
While Shikamaru and Hinata both waved bye to Naruto, neither one of them noticed a group of people standing right behind them with smiles on their faces.
"Their right behind us, aren't they Hinata?"
Shikamaru started to give a nervous laugh, knowing full well that he was a dead man the minute he stepped back into his place.
"Well......yes."
Hinata had turned around to see that their friends were indeed right behind them and smiling like crazy. Some ready to kill Shikamaru while others were ready to squeeze all the juicy secrets that Hinata had been hiding from them since she's been out here in Gotham.
While Hinata and Shikamaru get grilled by their friends and Sensei's, Naruto was back in his room packing his along with Alfred and Bruce who was there to fill him in on a lot of weird activity that has been going on in Metropolis.
"Now Naruto remember, you must keep an eye out for Hinata's father. Apparently he's not too fond of you or his daughter at the moment and he might try anything. Also please don't do anything to get your name on the front page of the Daily Planet. Remember you are going to represent Wayne industries and you must be prepared for anything but above all else you must keep a cool head. The opening to this museum is important, and this will be a test of everything I've taught you about business. Do you understand Naruto?"
To say that Bruce was worried about Naruto was the biggest understatement of the year.
"Bruce don't worry I'll be on my best behavior and I'll keep a close eye on Hinata. And as for her father, that creep had better watch himself the next time he crosses my path. I don't know why but I feel as though that he's the type of man that doesn't give up so easily. That and I know that if things get out of control to call the league. Don't worry Bruce I have everything under control."
Naruto gave both Bruce and Alfred a goofy smile and went back to packing his stuff, including his 'other' suit.
As Naruto was about to grab his cell phone and call Shikamaru, said genius called him hoping to ask him an important question for him.
"Hey Shikamaru I was just about to call you, what can I do for you?"
Naruto noticed the faint sound of choking on Shikamaru's part on the other end of the phone.
And the reason for the chocking sound was because Ino, TenTen and Sakura each had Shikamaru by the collar of his shirt while he talked to Naruto in hopes of finding a way for his friends to head for Metropolis as well so they could keep an eye on Naruto as well.
"Actually I was wondering if you could get me about 17 plane tickets to Metropolis. You see my friends decided at the last minute they want to go and I couldn't say no to my dear friends. 'Since my friends threatened to kill me for lying to them and not filling them in on what has been going on. And I don't want to be on the receiving end of TenTen's wrath and I'm pretty much dead once this is all over anyhow.'
"Um sure, but the flight will be tomorrow afternoon cause its last minute. I hope your friends don't mind, and why does it sound like you're being choked at the moment?"
Naruto was trying to find out what that sound was when Hinata decided to intervene and save the Nara genius before he got himself killed.
"Um Ino, TenTen don't you think it would be a good idea to let Shikamaru finish talking so he can give his boss the right data needed to get the tickets that you guys need."
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle at the sound of miserable sighs and groans and he could have sworn that he heard someone say 'I never get to have any fun!' in the background.
"So Shikamaru what did you want to tell me again?"
So for the next twenty minutes Naruto was jotting down all the information needed for Shikamaru's friends. But for some odd reason, the voice at the other end of the line sounded familiar. But he could think about that later, right now he had to get going for their plane would be leaving in one hour and he didn't want to be late.
So after picking up both Hinata (who was sporting a deep shade of blush and was surrounded by what looked like her friends) and Shikamaru who was sporting a nice lump on his head, they were off to the airport. And rather than bore you with details let's just move strait to the plane ride shall we.
"Hey Hinata are you okay, you look tense?" Naruto saw that ever since they got on the plane, Hinata was tense and silent, something that he didn't like. For some odd reason he liked her smile and he liked talking to her. Heck he liked hearing her talk to him, he didn't know why but it made him feel weird. A happy weird, then he remembered the talk he had with Alfred about his feelings for Hinata and knew that he was in love with this girl. And he vowed to make her happy beyond her wildest dreams (or his wildest dreams whichever came first)
"Oh it's nothing Naruto, just thinking about something that's all. But I was wondering, is Metropolis bigger than Gotham or smaller?"
Naruto began to chuckle that caused Hinata to blush and become aroused by his deep voice. In the three years that he was gone he had grown into a very handsome man. And for the first time since they have been together she was able to see just how much he had changed. Naruto had grown about three feet taller than the last time she saw him and now she had to look up to him and she didn't mind at all. She could tell that he had filled out too. In the limo on their first diner date with her new boss when he held her she could tell that he was stronger and more muscular now and the thought of touching those thick muscles in her hands made Hinata's mind wander a bit.
Naruto couldn't help but stare at this vision before him and knew that she was defiantly a keeper. Naruto didn't know why but he was constantly having flashes of her and him having lunch in a meadow when they were younger and she was handing him a rice ball that looked just like him for some odd reason. Before he could he noticed that something was going on in the back of the plane and he could hear the sound of a struggle and knew that there was going to be trouble.
"Hey Shikamaru could you keep an eye on Hinata for a minute I have to run to the bathroom real quick. I be back soon so-,"
Naruto was cut off by the sound of gun shots coming from the back of the plane.
'Crap of all days for this to happen! What is my life cursed to have nothing but trouble follow me and why is Lois on this plane? Don't tell me she followed us. No wonder this plane is being hijacked any where Lois Lane goes trouble is bound to follow her.'
"ALRIGHT LISTEN UP FOLKS; WE'RE GOING TO MAKE THIS QUICK AND SIMPLE. NOBODY MOVES AND NOBODY GETS HURT GOT IT!?!?"
Naruto was about to make a move when Lois decided to be miss brave and go for the phone only to be shoved into her chair and strapped in tight. Now if there was one thing that Naruto couldn't stand is another man putting his hands on a lady, regardless of the reasons, Naruto knew that a man should never put his hands on a lady.
"Hey keep your hands to yourself and back off!!!"
Naruto was beyond mad and Shikamaru and Hinata could tell for Naruto's eyes began to shift color once again and Naruto wasn't aware of it.
"So we have ourselves a little hero here too? Well bub lets just see how much of a hero you are when you are falling a few thousand feet to the ground!" and to prove his point said Hijacker began to push Naruto towards the door of the plane and opened it and before anyone could stop him, Naruto was pushed out the door and began to fall, much to Hinata's horror.
"OH NARUTOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"
"Now back to business, hey wait a minute aren't you Lois Lane the same gal that's always gets saved by that Superman guy?"
"Yes I'm that Lois Lane"
Before anything else could happen the plane began to shake and move and to everyone's turned to see the man of steel holding onto the side of the wing and turning it upside down. This was a bad thing to do, since Hinata wasn't strapped in her seat and began to fall. Or she would have fallen if a pair of strong arms didn't stop her at that moment and embrace her.
"Huh I've heard of fallen angels, but I've never heard of falling princesses. Tell me are you hurt any where?" Hinata looked up to see a man clad in black and gray clothing that almost resembled the outfit of the Anbu Opps back home, but the only difference was the mask that he wore did not have an animal on it. Instead his was a full face mask and the top of his head was covered by a black hooded trench coat. Hinata couldn't help but stare at him and have her heart flutter. But she knew that there was something familiar about this person, she just didn't know what.
"Hey Superman do you think that we could get these people on the ground and take care of these thugs, and could you kinda turn this thing right side up please!?!?!" Shadow Ninja was use to walking upside down and on walls but there were times when he preferred to have things right side up, for once in his life.
Even as the plane was being turned right side up, Shadow still held onto the Hyuga girl. That is until the plane landed in Metropolis airport a few minutes later.
"I hope you both are okay, Naruto wanted me to make sure that none of you were harmed in any way. And if you're wondering what happened to him, he's fine. Just a little shaken up though but he's fine. And he's asking about you Miss….?" Shadow couldn't help but grin behind his mask as he saw Hinata smile and extend her hand to him to shake his hand only to have Shadow lift her hand to face.
"Hyuga, my name is Hinata Hyuga and thank you for catching me on the plane." Hinata blushed even more when Shadow lifted his mask slightly and kissed the back of her hand.
"You're welcome and you may call me Shadow Ninja. I had better be going before the press start asking questions. By the way, Naruto said to meet him at this hotel, well until next time." And after handing Hinata a piece of paper with the name and location of the hotel he spoke of earlier, Shadow disappeared in a swirl of leaves. Leaving behind, a blushing Hyuga and a smirking Nara to themselves.
"Well what do you say we head for the hotel and find out if Naruto is alright Hinata?" Shikamaru turned to Hinata who had a nice blush going on at the moment and smiled. Shikamaru knew that his plan was working and the more that Hinata spent around Naruto the more he would remember but right now let's join our favorite Ninja as he makes his way to said hotel.
"Ha good thing I got the key in advance. Now all I need to do is make sure that everything is set for both of them." Naruto then shed his Shadow Ninja outfit and put it in the back of the closet in a black bag. Then he put on a blue button up shirt with black dress pants and went do to meet his friends.
Meanwhile up at the watch tower, Vixen and the girls were a little more than anxious to meet this girl that their Naruto has taken a shine to. All of them were wondering what this girl was like in person and Vixen was going to find out herself, one way or another.
"Um Vixen where are you going. We're supposed to set up this plan to lure said pervert to us so we can find out more about Naruto and why these guys are after him." Diana noticed the sly smile that Vixen had on her face and knew she was up to no good (Well no good for Naruto).
"Oh I know, but I want to find out more about this Hinata person and see for myself if she really is right for our Naruto. I mean even if his memories don't come back he should live a wonderful life with the woman that makes him happy. And it's our job to see that this Hinata is said woman for Naruto. So I'm going to head for Metropolis for a bit and have a small visit with Naruto and I think I'll take Kara and Star-Girl too." Diana knew Vixen better than that and knew that she was only going to go to spy on Naruto and Hinata just for the fun of it.
"Alright whatever you say Vixen, just don't scare the girl." And with that said Vixen was off to find Kara and Star-Girl and head for Metropolis.
Meanwhile with the other League women, they were in the process of finding out how to set up this beauty pageant so they could find Jiraiya and have a nice long talk. The league didn't want another incident that resulted in capturing two of the craziest people to ever wear green spandex ever.
"Okay so we're in an agreement that this has got to be the stupidest idea known to man. But if this works we'll be able to find out more about these attacks that have been happening all over. Now are you sure this will work and you guys aren't just doing this so you can see all of us in two-piece bikinis?" Crimson Fox turned towards the league men and gave them a skeptical look.
"Oh yes, this is only to lure out this toad sage guy 'and for us to see a bunch of beautiful women in swimwear along with many other beauties'. Hawk gave the girls his most dazzling smile to reassure them that he was telling the truth, well a half-truth.
"Alright let's get going and- hey where's Vixen I thought she was coming too?" Fire turned to Wonder Woman and gave her a confused look.
"Oh don't worry about her she's just keeping Kara and Star-Girl busy while we do this." Diana gave them a reassuring smile to let them know that everything was alright.
And true to her word Vixen was down on Earth with said girls heading for the hotel where Naruto and his friends are staying and very anxious to see this girl. And to their luck Naruto was coming out of his hotel with both of his friends.
"NARUTOOOOOO!!!!!" Vixen didn't miss the shocked look on Naruto's face when he saw them and began to sweat bullets.
"Mari what are you doing here in Metropolis?" Naruto was trying his best not to sound too nervous about why Mari was here or why she was following him.
"Actually Naruto I was hoping to run into you today. Since we don't spend much time together, I thought now would be a good chance to spend the day with you and catch up on a few things. Like, who this wonderful woman is right behind you and where have you been hiding her?" Vixen was enjoying every moment of Naruto's torture.
"Umm…this is Hinata and we were on our way to the mall to find her a dress for the opening and maybe a dress for a dinner date and dancing too." Naruto just put on a goofy smile as he told Mari this. Which Naruto will regret in about ten minutes. For Vixen had plans to make Naruto drool for this girl (more so than he was now).
"And you planned on taking her shopping without my expert help? Shame, shame on you Naruto. I thought I taught you better that that." Hinata just looked at Naruto with a look of confusion about what was going on.
Shikamaru just thought what he always thinks about girls at times like this 'troublesome'.
"Now don't worry about a thing Naruto, I know for a fact that Bruce taught you many things about the business world and how to be a success in life. But I know for a fact that the one thing he didn't teach you was about women and the world of fashion. Naruto I promise that this girl will be ready for your outing tonight and for the opening of the museum. Just leave her to me, and while we're at it, maybe you can tell me how your relationship is going with each other. I mean heaven knows what will happen to you if word got out that you were playing this girl a fool" And heaven help Naruto if Diana or Shayera ever found out. Naruto may like to take risks, but he is not that stupid to tick off two of the most deadly women in the whole Justice League.
"Now that everything is settled, what do you say we head for the mall? I know of a wonderful boutique that sells beautiful dresses for all occasions. And I'm sure we can find a dress that will make you the shine like the little star you are. 'And get Naruto to lose his virginity and start a family with lots and lots of kids for me to dress up and spoil rotten'" Vixen kept her other reason for helping Hinata out to herself. Knowing Naruto would say no if he found out.
So after twenty minutes and fifty uncomfortable questions later, Naruto and the others arrived at the biggest mall in Metropolis. To Naruto this was normal, but to Hinata it was so new to her. In fact the minute that they stepped out the car he couldn't help but smile at Hinata as she stared at the thirty story shopping mall.
(Author Note: Naruto had rented a car before they left and yes he knows how to drive. Alfred taught him. Naruto also has another vehicle that he drives and I'll let you know what it is later.)
"Well here we are, the Lotas Blossom Mall of Metropolis. One of the biggest malls in the city, and one of the only places in town that has killer sales on dresses. Welcome to my paradise everyone." Naruto couldn't help but wonder if this was a good idea, but he didn't have time to think about that cause he was dragged into the mall by Kara and began looking for the right store for Hinata.
"Okay now let's see where to begin? Hmmm…..Ah! Lady Luna's boutique is having a sale today on all dresses and accessories. We can get everything you need there and also a few other outfits for when you aren't helping Naruto with business." Hinata began to worry that this was a bad idea and was about to say no, when this incredible chill ran down her spin stopping her as she looked in Miss Mari's eyes. Hinata didn't know why but when she looked into those eyes, she could have sworn that they were they eyes of a wildcat stalking its prey.
(Author Note: In a way it's true since Vixen is kinda doing a little hunting of her own. And I mean trying to get those two together. )
So before Hinata could protest about anything, she was pulled into a huge shop that had shelves of dresses, stacks of shoes, lines of lingerie and lots of other stuff that would make any girl squeal for joy. Mari knew that this was the perfect place to find dresses for Hinata.
"Now let's get started, girls you start grabbing dresses and meet us in the back, while you Miss Hyuga are coming with me. We need to get your measurements for your dresses. And Naruto, why don't you and your other friend go look for tuxes. And Naruto, please nothing in orange please. Orange is fine for an accessory, but not an outfit." Mari didn't miss the scowl that appeared on Naruto's face when she said that.
Naruto knew what she was referring to when she said that and it didn't sit well with him. Orange was his favorite color and he couldn't understand why nobody else could see what a wonderful color it was too. But before Naruto could get into an argument with Vixen, he had this weird flash about him in an orange jumpsuit when he was younger.
*Flash of Memory*
"Heh, if this doesn't get their attention I don't know what will" Younger Naruto then began to paint on the mountains face with doodles and shapes that did indeed get the attention of a lot of people. Which resulted in him laughing his head off, while running from them as they tried to catch him and make him pay for what he did.
*Flash of Memory ends*
"Hey Naruto are you okay?" Shikamaru noticed that his friend had gotten quiet and knew something was wrong. He knew of his friends love for the odd and tasteless color and would raise hell at anyone who insulted it. So when Naruto stayed quiet he got worried.
"Huh, oh don't worry Shikamaru; just doing some heavy thinking is all. Come on let's look for some tuxes while the girls do their thing. Unless you want to hang out here and hold stuff?" Naruto couldn't help but smirk as he saw Shikamaru head for the door of the store in a quick slow walk.
"Now that the boys are gone, what do you say that we have a nice little chat Miss Hyuga. Starting with when are you going to tell Naruto the truth about who both you and Shikamaru really are?" This caught Hinata off guard and feared that this woman would keep her from the one man that she loved dearly because of Shikamaru's plan to help restore Naruto's memories.
"H-h-how did you find out that I was-,"
"Lying, well it's simple. You see I'm a member of the Justice League. I go be the name Vixen. And when I first heard about Naruto hiring Shikamaru, a boy that came out of nowhere with a brilliant mind that would rival ten IV and IT geeks in the world, asking to help him without knowing about who he really was. Please you think I'm that stupid. It's pretty clear that you guys know him. Why else would you two stick to him like glue? That and the moment he met you two he's been having these weird dreams and flashes about people he's never seen before and to top it all off, he's having dreams about a nine tailed fox. And I have a funny feeling that you know what I'm talking about and you also know why his eyes change from blue to blood red too?" Hinata knew she couldn't lie to this woman knowing it would only make things worse. But telling her the truth wouldn't be a good idea either since Hinata has sworn to help her Naruto at all cost.
Mari saw how distressed Hinata was and put on a smile.
"Look I'm not mad at you. I just want to know more about what happened. Like how he lost his memory in the first place. But you can tell me later, because right now we need to find you a dress. Now if I know Naruto he plans to take you to a nice restaurant that has slow dancing. So we need to find a dress that will make him stop in his tracks. Now tell me, do you want to make Naruto happy?" Mari saw Hinata smile and blush while nodding yes to her question.
"Alright then, now how about you try on this one? I'm sure this dress will be perfect for you to go out tonight." Mari chose a dress that was black with a very low cut that was made to be strap less and had small frilly sleeves on the side. Hinata also noticed that this dress had a slit up the side that allowed the legs to show and the dress itself was decorated in pale blue snowflakes that went from the top to the very bottom of the dress. In Hinata's opinion the dress was very beautiful.
"This is nice, why don't you try it on and we'll see if it needs to be adjusted for you." While Hinata went to go try on the first dress that Mari had chosen for her, Mari decided to contact an old friend of hers in the fashion business and called in a big favor.
(Author note: Okay for those of you wondering what that favor is that Mari called in, well you all just be a little patient and wait until the next to last chapter of this story. I promise you won't be disappointed.)
"Umm…Miss Mari-san, are you sure that this is the right dress for me?" Mari noticed that Hinata sounded a little uneasy about what she was wearing and decided to see what was wrong.
"Come on out and let me see how it looks on you first, okay?" To Mari's surprise she saw that the dress fit Hinata like a glove. In her opinion, Hinata was very beautiful and was a very attractive woman. True she had only seen her once back in Gotham when she and John followed both of them to see Naruto on his date. But now that she was able to see Hinata up close, Mari could see that this girl was perfect for the boy.
"The dress is wonderful on you so what's the problem? Could it be the style of the dress or the fact that it reveals so much? Is that what's wrong Hinata?" Mari had a smile on her face as she saw Hinata blush like crazy and shyly nod her head yes to all of her questions.
"Hinata look, I know that you are a bit scared about this whole thing, but you don't have to worry about it. All you have to worry about is the man that is taking you to this thing. I know that Naruto doesn't remember a thing about you and your friend, and when and if he gets his memories back you want to be there for him. But for now just worry about looking good for both him and you tonight and for the museum opening, okay?" Mari smiled once she saw Hinata put a smile on her face and nod her head.
"There now that we've solved that problem, why don't you try on this and tell me what you think." Mari handed Hinata a simple Beige dress that had loops on the shoulders and around the bust line. Also there was a split on the side that allowed for more leg room and Hinata would have blushed a nice shade of red even more if she wasn't already doing her best impression of a tomato already. But rather than get on the bad side of this woman, Hinata decided to try on the dress, which fit like a glove.
Once the dresses were paid for, as well as the shoes and other accessories that went with them, Mari decided to track down Naruto and his friend. And to her surprise found both of them in a jewelry shop that was right next to the tuxedo shop they just left from.
(*Now what do you think they bought out of there?*)
"Naruto there you are, and I take it that you both found suits for this evening and for the opening and that it has no relation to the color orange, right?" Mari just smirked as she saw the scowl on Naruto's face.
"Yes Mari, we did find out tuxes and it's not orange although I wish mine were. So can please go, I promised Hinata to take her out and I want to do that before the next ice age hits the Earth. Now if you don't mind?" Mari didn't miss the 'I want you to leave us alone' tone that Naruto had and decided to leave them alone for now. But not before having one more talk with the Hyuga girl about something that has been bugging him. But before Mari had a chance to say one word to the girl, Naruto had reached around her and grabbed Hinata's hand and began to walk towards one of the food stands.
"Oh…that boy just makes me want to hurt him sometimes. But you already know that Mister Genius of the Leaf." Mari then turned to Shikamaru who was sporting his trademark lazy look.
Shikamaru knew that the members of the League knew he was a ninja and it didn't faze him one bit. It wasn't the fact that the woman here could tear him to bits that worried him, no it was the fact that Naruto had somehow gotten about 99.9% of the League women to become protective of him and have anyone become a member of their personal hit list.
"Listen Nara, let's get one thing straight I don't like being kept in the dark about what's been going on and I'm pretty sure that the Martian has figured out that I knew about your plan from the beginning. So unless you know of a jutsu that can give that boy his memory back I suggest you work you genius and I mean now. Since Luther is not around anymore the only other problem we have to deal with is Killer Frost and now we have these guys in black with red clouds running around…oh and let's not forget the snake freak that did a number on Gotham." Shikamaru knew that she would bring up that one and to be honest, dealing with Orochimaru right now was least on his mind.
"Ma'am I know that you along with a few other league women up there are worried about Naruto. And with good reason, but at the moment, Orochimaru is the least of our problems. Danzo the man that is after Naruto and the reason why Naruto has lost his memory, tried to take over the Leaf village. Unfortunately for him, the Lady Hokage is not to be messed with. And he was on thin ice with her anyhow. Now Danzo is an enemy of the Leaf Village and is a wanted man, along with Hinata's father who is also a traitor of the Leaf Village. Mari I hate to say this but it looks like you and the other League members have gotten yourselves involved in another ninja war. A bloody war, which will not end until Naruto gets his memory back and remember who he is and fast. But for now I want him to enjoy the peace of mind he hasn't had in years and I want him to have the happiness he has deserved for years. And Hinata is that one happiness that he needs in his life. Whether he gains his memories back or not, he deserves to be happy." Shikamaru turned in the direction of his two friends who had decided to get some cinnamon rolls had noticed that Hinata had gotten icing on her face and saw Naruto just lick the icing off her face causing her to blush like crazy. Shikamaru knew that they would be happy with each other and that their love would always protect them, even though they haven't told each other their feelings just yet.
"As much as I hate to admit it Nara, you do have a point. Just make sure that when they do decide to take their relationship to the next step please keep me informed. I know it's none of my business but I would like to give them a wedding that they will never forget." Mari just smiled along with Shikamaru who knew that this woman would watch over Naruto and Hinata and make them very happy, even if they didn't know it.
"Hey sorry to cut this conversation short but if Naruto wants to make his reservation at this place that he chose to take Hinata, we need to leave. Thanks for the talk and if you want to know about Naruto's past a little more, find Lady Tsunade. She can tell you more about his past, the past that involves the parents he never knew about. Trust me she'll like you a lot and might help you get those two down the aisle faster than you could get them to. I'll see-ya around ma'am, and don't worry Naruto is in good hands. My friends and I plan to make sure Danzo pays for what he tried to do to our friend. And that's a promise." Mari watched as Shikamaru went to go join his friends who were both sporting blushes on their faces and decided that now would be a good time to find this Tsunade person and get some more answers.
"Hey Kara, Courtney? How do you two feel about taking a mission to find this Tsunade person?" Mari didn't miss the look of confusion on their faces when she asked them.
"Why I thought you wanted to keep an eye on Naruto and his new girlfriend, who in my opinion is perfect for him." Courtney nodded her head in agreement with Super Girl and began to wonder Vixen's reasons herself.
"Well I do, but I think it's time we meet Naruto's Godmother and get some answers that I don't believe Mr. Nara can answer. So what do you girls say, you want to go?" Vixen could help but smile as she saw the smiles of mischief on their faces.
"So I take it that you both are going to help me find this Tsunade person then let's finish up here then head back to the tower and find Jason Blood. I have a feeling that he knows where this place is and can help us reason with this person. And maybe we can find out what is going on and who these guys in black and red are." So after about four hours of shopping (cause the sales were really good and Vixen got major discounts on a lot of stuff) Vixen, Star-girl, and Super Girl headed back to the tower to prepare for this mission, while Naruto was preparing for a mission of his own.
A date with his Hinata and believe me this will be a night that both Naruto and Hinata will never forget. And neither will Hiashi for he will be there too, to cause trouble for the young couple. And there is an evil shadow lurking over Naruto, one that will cause the fox to make his official appearance to Naruto and the other League members and let's just say it's going to be a bad day for Hiashi.
*To Be Continued*
*Well there you have it the long awaited chapter of my story and I hope you like it. Sorry that it took me so long to update this one. I had a bad case of writers block and I was writing other stories as well. I promise to have the next chapter up sooner. But until then…Ja Ne!!!!*