TheShamanMaster presents...

The Year Of The Dog Party

Story & Script by TheShamanMaster

Naruto © Masashi Kishimoto

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto...

Notes: First off, a huge, HUGE apology to all the people who were kept waiting for this story. And I just had a look and turns out this story got a massive 6000+ hits and 32 alerts! As for the polls, let's have a look at the results:

NaruSaku- 17

NaruHina- 1

NaruHina w/SaiSaku- 0

Cancellation- 1

Improvement- 0

Well, after many much comments, I'll be continuing this fic after all. I have planned an ending, but now it's only going to go up to 10 Chapters. (I may include an omake or two at the end for some fun). So, finally, dear Naruto fanatics and fanfiction readers, I present to you, Chapter 5!

Note: The lyrics in this chap. Belong to Linkin Park.

Chapter 5: Last Preparations

Naruto sat on his bed eating the apple. He still couldn't get that nightmare out of his head. He looked at the floor a few times, then turned his head towards the window. The sky was mildly cloudly.

"...Sakura-chan..." He mumbled slowly. He stood up, chucked the apple core in the trash, and walked back into his bathroom. He turned on the tap on, and washed his face. What in the hell had made him vomit like that? Was it something he ate? Naruto tried to think, but he couldn't. There was then a large thud, and he stepped out to see his door being kicked open.

"Naruto-kun! Are you feeling alright? I heard you scream outside!" It was Lee. He was carrying a guitar on his back.

Naruto looked up. "Oh, yeah. I'm fine, just a bit sick."

"Are you sure? We should take you to the hospital or something-"

"Lee, I'm fine. Trust me. Y'know me better. I don't get sick that easily." He noticed the guitar. "What's that for?"

"It's for the party tomorrow." He turned to leave. "Naruto-kun, are you sure you'll be fine?"

Naruto nodded.

Lee nodded in return. "I'll be off then! Remember, keep the fire of youth burning inside you! No matter what happens!" He posed and his teeth shone.

"Yeah." Naruto chuckled. "You too. Cya later." Lee left Naruto's place. Naruto let out a hefty sigh. He looked at the clock. It read 2pm.

"That late?" He mumbled. "I guess I'll take a walk." He quickly changed his clothes, and left his house.

Back in the Hokage's building, Shizune was busy beating some dough. Literally! I hope Naruto-kun's okay with the cloak. I told him it was fragile...She looked back to what she was doing.

In the Grand Hall, Ino (with the help of Shikamaru who had finally turned up at last) was placing the flowers around the building. Tenten, Kurenai and Anko were decorating the place also. Kurenai wasn't impressed with Anko's ideas.

"Anko" Kurenai muttered. "Why did you choose such dark colors for? This ain't the mexican day of the dead!"

"Yeah, but dark colors give off the mood." Anko grinned

"What kind? The kind that makes you wanna drown yourself in blood?" Tenten joked. Kurenai shuddered at her words.

"I was just kidding."

"Anko, c'mon! Get rid of some of this huh? This parties meant to be fun for god's sake."

Anko sighed. "Alright. Get some light colored decorations from the box there, Tenten." Anko stuck her tongue at Kurenai, and she returned the gesture. Shikamaru, however, was concerned about Ino. She was just humming a happy tune, and hadn't said a word to Shikamaru since he got there.

"Ino, are you okay?" He asked

Ino smiled. "Of course, Shika-kun! Why wouldn't I be?"

"There you go again with the 'Shika-kun'...Girl, you're-" He was cut off with Ino putting her finger on his lips.

"That doesn't matter. Let's just have some fun okay, Shika-kun?" She kissed him on the cheek slightly. He blushed slightly.

"That was uncalled for..."

"Oh, c'mon you dope! Haven't you released it yet? I like you."

The lazy genius looked at his feet. "Okay, I may have noticed it...a little." He gave Ino a quick hug. "Let's save this for later huh? I don't want the Hokage giving us another troublesome assignment."

"Okay." She giggled.

Kurenai and Anko had watched the whole thing. "Don't you remember when we were like that, Anko?"

"Yeah." She smiled. "But look at us now! We're thirty-something's and we're still single!"

"Right. I suggest we try and find some men for this party. What about you, Tenten?"

The brunette girl looked up. "Oh me? I'm going with Neji."

"Oh." Anko said snapping her fingers. "The Hyuuga! Of course! Doesn't he have a cousin that likes that Naruto-kid?"

"You just noticed?" Kurenai replied. "How blunt are you?"

"As a rusted kunai." Anko joked. "Now let's get this done! The first half of the food's coming soon!" The other two girls nodded and continued working.

At the costume store across town, Sakura was finding something for the party. Hinata was with her also.

"So, Sa-Sakura-chan, you find something you l-like?" Hinata asked

"Almost." Sakura said. She looked through a longer rack of 'animal' themed costumes. "Say, Hinata, what's your favorite animal?"

Hinata thought for a second. "Er...cats I suppose."

Sakura dove through the rack and pulled out a cat costume. "How about Hinata? I think it looks cute!"

Hinata squeaked a little. "Y-y-ou s-sure? Would N-Naruto-k-kun like it?"

"Of course! He'll be head over heels when he sees you!" And over me when I choose my outfit...She secretly thought.

"O-okay." Hinata turned pink at the thought of Naruto seeing her. "H-how about you?"

Sakura picked out a dog costume. "Now, I'm going as the feline's worst enemy." She joked.

Hinata laughed. "Okay, Let's go." Sakura nodded. Back in Konoha, Naruto was walking the street. He spotted Lee and Neji in the street doing a short performance. Gai-sensei was handing out flyers.

"Yes! Youthful comrades rejoice! The power of youth explodes tomorrow night in the most youthful gathering in Konoha! The Year Of The Dog Party!" He posed and he teeth shone.

Neji scoffed. "Gai, shut it! We're trying practice here."

"In the street?"

"So people can get a preview of what we're playing." Lee said tuning his guitar. A small crowd had gathered.

"Alright people!" Neji announced in his mic. "This a new song! It's called Behind Your Lies from Linkin Park! Enjoy!" Loads of people screamed, and Lee started to play.

I didn't think that I'd need a debt to pay,

'Til they came and take what I'd left away,

You said you'd input me to the test today

But I remember you say that yesterday...

The song continued and Naruto actually kinda liked it. I can't wait to see what they do tomorrow...He thought. He carried on walking, and spotted Kiba with Akamaru.

"Yo, Kiba!"

"Yo, Naruto!"

Both walked up to one another, and slapped hands. "So, you ready for tomorrow night?"

"Yeah, I guess. Going with someone?"

"Yeah, Hinata." Kiba saw something was up. "Dude, you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. Just feeling a bit down that's all. You sure Hinata will be alright with you?"

"Of course." Kiba chuckled. "I know you're gonna go with Sakura."

Naruto turned red a little. "How do you know that?"

"Wild guess. And you've noticed by now, Hinata likes you. Why won't you go with her?"

"Well." Naruto thought. "Well...I do like Hinata. She's nice, she's cute, she's a great girl, but I do like Sakura-chan more. I really don't want to be some playboy and have more then one girlfriend while breaking the others heart."

Kiba nodded. "I know what you mean. I'll talk to Hinata. You spent time with Sakura. We cool?"

"You know we always cool, man." Both high-fived. "I'll see you later."

Finally done! Chapter 6 will have more KibaHina with some more NaruSaku and ShikaIno. Sorry to keep you waiting since April. I appreciate all your reviews and feedback.