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Chapter 13
Tenten took a shaky breath and looked in the mirror. A makeshift dressing room had been hastily constructed from blankets and random things found around the store that could be used to support the structure.
Hinata had helped her with her makeup, using light tones to contrast her dark eyes. Her hair (which had been down as Neji had been using her ribbons) had been graced with a gentle curl that caused the light brown hair to frame her face. In the children's clothing section, Hinata had found a beautiful white gown that fit Tenten perfectly, a silk piece that went down to the floor. It clung to her body from her shoulders, where it was short sleeved, and flared out at the waist. It was the kind of dress that a child got to wear to important ceremonies.
And this certainly was important. Tenten would've never imagined, not in a million years that she would get married while turned temporarily into a six year old, trapped in a department store. But…Neji was how she pictured the man she wanted to marry.
And no, she wasn't just saying that because she loved him.
The flap of her makeshift tent opened and Hinata poked her head in. "Tenten. It's almost time. We have to be finished this so that when Sakura and them come to rescue us we'll be ready for them." The stutter in her friend's voice was completely gone. She was dressed in plain flowing robes- as close as Hinata could get to the Hyuuga robes. "Hinata you're so different…"
As soon as the Hyuuga-to-be pointed this out, Hinata was reduced to her normal self. "I-I-I don't know w-w-what you mean…" she muttered. Tenten smiled softly. It was clear that, while the Hyuuga could be ceremonial and lose the stutter, it was clear these moments were few and far between and only when necessary.
Hinata left to go to her place. Naruto then came in and offered Tenten his arm. "In place of your father," he said quietly. Tenten nodded and took his elbow.
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Neji was standing at the front near a makeshift alter. His attire was similar to Hinata's except his robes were black. When he saw Tenten coming around the corner on Naruto's arm, she took his breath away. She was beautiful…the way Hinata had done her makeup and hair magnified her beauty in a way that Neji found almost impossible to describe.
Oh, and he could tell even from a distance that she was blushing-which made her look even cuter.
Naruto brought her forward and, removing his own hand placed Neji's hand in the crook of Tenten's elbow.
"Today we are here to celebrate the union between Hyuuga Neji and Tenten," began Hinata, with no trace of a stutter in her voice. "Marriage is a sacred union of two coming together to be one. Here we have two who wish to become one. If anyone has a reason why they should not come together to be one, please say so now or forever hold your peace."
When, of course, none spoke up, Hinata continued. "Very well. As a Hyuuga, you must, Neji, always bring honor to the clan. What of this marriage creates that honor?" "My Lady, this woman is my teammate. She is one I cherish and one whom I know will bring no dishonor to our clan. She is a powerful Kunoichi and will bring honor to our clan. She…" Hinata held up her hand to stop her cousin from speaking anymore.
"I have heard enough. These are reasonable, however, Tenten why do you want to marry into the Hyuuga family?" Tenten thought about this. "It's not so much that I want to marry into the Hyuuga family specifically. Hyuuga just happens to be the last name of the man I fell in love with. And I know it seems a little odd to be referring to us as 'man' and 'woman' when we look like a six year old…but it's true," she smiled.
"Very well then. Neji, your cursed seal needs to be revealed for this part, the vows." Neji nodded and, reaching up, unwound his 'bandages'. When Tenten saw the cursed seal for the first time she winced. It covered his entire forehead and was a faded green color-unnatural.
But as opposed to other times, Neji didn't flinch to have her see his cursed seal. Instead he merely picked her hand back up and faced his cousin. "Repeat after me. 'I, Hyuuga Neji…'" "I, Hyuuga Neji," " 'take thee, Tenten,'" "Take thee Tenten," " 'To be my lawful wedded wife.'" "To be my lawful wedded wife."
Tenten repeated the process on Hinata's cue. After that, Hinata asked them if they would cherish the other 'in sickness and in health, in life and in death, in war and in famine, for better or for worse, for as long as they both should live' and both repeated that they would.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. However, before you can kiss the bride, something must be done. Tenten, you need not take the curse seal, however, you do need to swear loyalties. Therefore," Tenten straightened.
"Tenten. This day, you take the name of the Hyuuga. Do you promise to honor this name until the day you die, and are you willing to die to defend it?" "I solemnly swear that I will never let anything done by my hand or that of my children besmirch the honorable name of Hyuuga."
Hinata nodded. "In the eyes of the head Hyuuga," she said, in keeping with tradition, "This answer is acceptable. You may kiss your bride."
As the lips of the two six year olds shyly touched, a slight popping noise was heard. Simultaneously and without breaking contact, Neji and Tenten both turned back into their normal sizes.
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BEEP. That noise was troublesome. BEEP. Why wasn't someone shutting it up so he could sleep. BEEP. Oh right. The plan. Why did he have to speak up in the first place?
Shikamaru dragged himself off of the couch and stared at the two girls who were curled up into a ball on the couch near him. "Girls," he nudged them. "Troublesome…Girls!" Finally Ino stirred. "Time to go put the plan into action."
After a quick breakfast and some serious coffeeage on Sakura's part (hey, even if she was 6, didn't make her immune to coffee's call), they finally got going.
After about 10 minutes of quick walking and a lot of nagging to walk faster on Ino's part to Shikamaru, they arrived at the park. Just in the distance, a figure was visible, walking towards them. The shop owner. "Okay, Shikamaru, you take Ino and run ahead. I'll distract him for long enough so that you can get them out of there." The other two nodded and were gone.
Sakura plopped down on the bench and began to furiously rub her eyes. When they were red enough, she summoned up a sad thought and immediately her eyes welled up with tears. She ran her fingers through her hair a couple times making sure it looked messy…time to put the plan in motion.
By the time the shop owner reached the bench, there was a completely distraught girl sitting there. She was sobbing, her hair was slightly matted and her eyes were red rimmed. "Wha-What's wrong?" said the shop owner, worriedly as he stopped to kneel by the little girl.
"My-'hic' –my father and my mother had a fight yesterday…and I think it-hic-might be because…. because…" Sakura crumpled her face to just the right degree.
"Because of me!!!!!!" she wailed. The shopkeeper gasped and sat down next to the little girl. Who immediately turned into him and began to cry even harder.
"It's alright…" he comforted. "I don't think that they're fighting because of you. The same thing happened to me…and it wasn't because of me. Sometimes mommies and daddies just have problems," Sakura pretended not to have heard him and continued to cry. And instead of going to his store to open, he stayed to comfort the little girl.
'Fake tears,' thought Sakura, just slightly smugly. 'Works like a charm, every time.'
A/N-yeah….Neji-Tenten fluff with the wedding. Hope you enjoyed, read and review!!!!!!
