I apologize for the late update; I promised myself I would update all my non-one-shots over Christmas break. Not the longest chapter, but more will come.
Sasuke was beyond furious.
How could this happen? He had thought he was dreaming, but after having spent the whole day in this place and not hearing his alarm wake him up, he had begun to change his mind.
"This is a load of crap," he muttered to the high ceilings above his bed. Yes, the five genin were staying at this castle- bed, food, and the pathetic, weak Toad guards standing right outside your door included.
Naruto better fight me tomorrow…I don't want to turn out weak when we get back…if we ever get back…No, we will-I'll make sure of it.
Naruto sat up on his bed, his legs crossed. He couldn't sleep, so he decided to make shadow clones around the room so he could focus his chakra, like how 'Pervy Sage' taught him to.
Man…Sasuke was really pissed off earlier. I don't know what his problem is…We'll get back, believe it! But for now, we can explore and do all sorts of awesome stuff here…It can be like a vacation from all those missions! Yeah!
The spiky blonde opened his eyes, a smile and a laugh escaping him.
Sakura sat outside on the balcony to her room, her feet dangling off the side of the bench. She stared at the stars, contemplating their difference to the stars she knew of back home.
I hope we don't go back home too soon…I'm so afraid Sasuke might leave us for power. I don't know how I know this…but I worry so much. I can't stand the thought of losing him; I love him so much. I know it's childish and almost immature, but if we stay here, the good news is we'll still be together. Hopefully…hopefully our bond will become stronger this way. That way, if we do go back, we'll be even closer, and I won't have to worry as much.
With a sad smile on her lips, the pink haired girl walked back inside her room, heading towards the large satin bed.
Hinata stared nervously outside her window, her fingers poking one another habitually. She looked below to see the strange, mushroom-like creatures walking back and forth past one another. She thought of their current predicament, but then decided it wasn't so much of a predicament at all.
Maybe I can get closer to Naruto-kun…and I won't have to worry about my shyness as a ninja. Maybe this really is like a break, or a vacation. I have Shino with me, and Sakura is another girl, so maybe this won't be so bad.
Hinata decided to finally climb into bed, but not without a smile first.
Well, Shino was lying on his bed like a stick, his face giving nothing away, his mind trying to be blank. So, let's just say he was neither happy nor upset about his current situation. Now I'll skip to the next day.
The next day…
Yes, like the fancy bold letters say, it was the next day. I don't know why I, the narrator, am making such a big deal by telling you, the readers, this so many times, but it was. Shino got up first, not that the order in which they woke up truly mattered for anything, but in case you were curious the order went: Shino, Sasuke, Sakura, Hinata, and then a poky Naruto (of course).
The four of them made their way to the dining hall, Naruto not showing up for about twenty minutes, which was when the rest of them were finishing. He shoveled his food down hungrily, muttering something about how the food wasn't ramen, and gulping down a glass of milk.
"So, what're we gonna do today?" he said enthusiastically, looking to his teammates. When his eyes landed on Hinata she turned neon red and quickly averted her eyes with an embarrassed smile upon her face.
Ah Hinata…weird as ever, the young boy thought.
Sakura saw the display and bore an irritated look upon her face.
Grrrr…Naruto is so dense! How could he not see that Hinata loves him? Maybe if he would figure it out already, he would quit bugging me! Cha!
The pink haired girl then looked to her crush, whom had his brow quivered in annoyance. She smiled sadly to him, but then looked back to Naruto.
"We could go exploring or something. It has to be better than just sitting here," the Uzumaki said with his mouth full of food.
"Don't talk with your mouth full, pig," Sakura scolded. As the word "pig" left her lips she quickly remember her "friendenemy" Ino Yamanaka, and thought as to what she was doing at the current moment. Did she notice their absence? Had their sensei noticed that his students were even tardier than he usually was? She vaguely wondered if a search party was being put into order to find the students of Team Kakashi, and the two other students of Team Kurenai. How would Kiba feel, being the only student as of right now? Because if they couldn't get back…
No! Don't think like that, Sakura; we'll get back, one way or another. But for now, just focus on enjoying our time as a team, along with Hinata and Shino, and building greater bonds.
The Haruno then looked to Hinata, who was looking at Naruto shyly.
"That s-sounds like a-a great idea, Naruto-k-kun."
The five of them proceeded throughout the Mushroom Kingdom, watching as Toad after Toad waddled by. Sasuke was acting as though he didn't care, what with his hands in his pockets and his don't-come-near-me-I-don't-give-a-crap body language, but inside is mind (oooh…wonder what goes on inside of there!) he was wondering how these things could even exist, and function like human beings. Still, in their world they had summon animals that could speak English and act much like humans did, but that was like jutsu, right?
Naruto looked like he was ready to bounce to the moon, he was so excited. Hinata walked quietly alongside Shino, whom had his hands in his pockets and an expressionless face hidden behind dark sunglasses. Sakura was near Sasuke, but not too close, catching glimpses of his profile every now and then.
Eventually, the five continued to walk through what was known to many as World 1-1 (just kidding...)
Eventually, the five continued to walk through what was known as Toad Town, and found themselves in a more open space. Naruto, still wanting to explore, suggested they go further, and the others inevitably agreed. Just as they were about to enter a large forest, however, the Mario Brothers were quick to stop them.
"Wait!" Luigi called, his brother not far behind him. "You guys-a need to help us!"
"Wait happened now?" asked Sakura, staring at the two with an almost bored expression.
"The-a princess has been kidnapped!" Mario declared.
"…And we-a want you guys to-a help us take-a down Bowser once and-a for all!" Luigi elaborated.
"Wait…" intervened Naruto. "Didn't one of you guys say she gets kidnapped like…all the time? What do you need our help for?"
"We-a can never get rid of-a him for good," began Mario. "If-a you guys help us, maybe we can end his-a terror forever!"
Sasuke had an unimpressed look upon his face. "This sounds lame," he said. "Just do it yourselves."
Mario thought for a moment.
"You-a know, Kamek-as-a in, the guy who-a brought you here-works for Bowser."
Sasuke's eyes widened at this. If they could get this Kamek guy to reverse his spell…or whatever…then maybe they could get out of this world after all.
"Fine…we'll do it," said a slightly more reluctant Uchiha. The others nodded their heads in agreement.
"Great, then-a if you'll just-a follow us back…" said Luigi, turning around and beginning to walk. The other humans were quick to follow him, some anticipating a return to the Leaf Village, others dreading it.
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