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Underwater…

"Hey Hinata… so what's your guy's name?" Sakura asked her while packing a pink and black suitcase.

"w-what makes you think I h-have a guy Sakura?!?" Hinata dropped whatever was in her hands, and picked it up quickly "And why are you packing anyways?"

"Call it a sister's intuition… So what's his name?" Sakura asked, while packing her hairbrushes and clothes she liked the best.

"Naruto…" Hinata blushed and finished packing "B-But he's not my guy, we talked for a little while, and he said I was cute." Hinata replied "Are you going to answer my question now?"

"We're going to be going to a human school for a year, and we'll be staying on land in our house by the boardwalk." Sakura said calmly. Whatever was in Hinata's hands fell to the floor in a stunned silence.

"How did you manage that Sakura?" Hinata asked letting the information seep in.

"It was easier than expected. Let's just say that Dad will be a little less stressed when we come back." Sakura said hoping Hinata would catch her drift. "Why? Are we that loud?" Hinata asked. Sakura rubbed her temples "No, let's just not ask questions anymore, okay? We're going and that's all that matters. Now pack your junk and then we'll wait for Temari. Okay?" Sakura pushed her out of the room so she could continue packing. Sakura also took her camera and her new photo album. Not too long after, Sakura's mother swam into her room.

"SAKURA!!!!" Her mother practically tackled her onto the bed. She held onto her daughter for dear life.

"TAKE ME WITH YOU SAKI!!! I'LL MISS YOU TOO MUCH!!!" Her mother cried anime tears, and was currently constricting her with her hug. Sakura's arm was twitching

"Mom……can't breathe"

"Sorry hunny… well… maybe not too much" her mom grinned and tackled her again.

"Was there something you wanted?" Sakura laughed, and her mom laughed with her.

"Just wanted to say be careful, and come home safe." She kissed Sakura on top of her head. "I'm goin to go see your sis now… I wonder if it'll work a second time." Her mom sneaked out of Sakura's room and saw Hinata in her room, and sped for it.

"HIIIIIINAAAATAAAAAAA!!!!!!" Her mom tackled Hinata, and apparently it did work a second time. Sakura just shook her head and waited for Temari to return…

Making her way to the castle…

"Stupid… Idiot… callin me a fish girl…" Temari swam angrily to the castle, stopping for nothing or no one. She swam to her window in her room and unlocked it, climbing into her bedroom, then locking it once more. She swam into her huge bed, made from a giant white scallop, and closed the top. There she cried quietly, and thought of what a fun day she had, and why it turned out the way it did. Sakura sensed something wrong, and went into Temari's room, after hearing her come in. She saw that her shell was closed and tapped on it gently.

"Go away…" Temari sighed.

"Temari?..." Sakura asked.

"No Temari here, only some fish girl…" Temari sighed once more.

"Wanna talk about it?" Sakura asked quietly.

"Not really…" Temari replied.

"Well, you're going to have to get out of that shell soon, or we'll leave you here." Sakura stated.

"Where are you going?" She asked a little interested.

"We're staying in our Beach House, just you, me and Hinata!!!"

"Thanks, but no thanks." Temari replied bluntly. "I have better things to do than to see him" she spat.

"Well it's either that or hear the moans and groans of the house, and it has nothing to do with the house itself…" Sakura shivered.

"Ew…" Temari opened her shell. "I think I'd rather-" "Go? Great Idea!!! We packed for you and everything!!! Sakura cut her off and dragged her outside the castle, where Hinata was waiting.

"When did she get here?" Hinata asked "Or was she hiding?"

"She was hiding." Sakura said, practically dragging Temari behind her. Temari stopped resisting a while ago, and now just followed the two, as they swam toward the beach. It was still night, so it was dark and no one could see them. The three made their way onto the beach, and up to their house. They put their junk down on the porch and Sakura unlocked the door.

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The three gasped, as the place was way different from when they were last there. Last time it resembled a mountain cabin, everything made of wood. The carpet was a nasty brown, and the floors creaked. The fireplace was dusty, the wallpaper was falling, and it was like a woman had never set foot in the place. But now… now it was everything and more. The Carpet was a neat pearly color, the walls were painted white, and the ugly wallpaper was ripped off. The furniture was all brand-new, ranging from new comfy couches, to a new flat screen T.V. They hoped that the bathroom, bedrooms, and kitchen changed as well, which they were. The three grabbed their stuff and put it inside, each of them splitting up to look at the house. Hinata took the bathrooms, Temari the bedrooms, and Sakura the kitchen (since she was the only one who could decently cook).

Hinata looked into the main bathroom and quietly thanked whoever did this. The Linoleum tiles had been replaced, the tub was new and cleaned, the sink was marble, and there was a fresh set of towels on the counter. The cupboards were filled with body sprays, nail polish, and miscellaneous items that would most likely be necessary.

Temari was amazed at her sister's rooms, but just about fainted when she saw hers. They were pretty much all the same, just some differences. The carpet was still a pearly color, but it had a tint of purple in it. Her bed was king sized (all of them were) with a deep purple comforter and lavender sheets. She had a pearly white computer desk with a new computer on top of it. It had pictures of waterfalls, forests, and mountains all over her room. Whoever decorated, knew she loved to paint, because there was a set of new paints and a new paint pad on her bed. Her room also had a T.V. on the wall, across from her bed.

When Sakura entered the kitchen, there was a small note with a pouch underneath it. The note read:

Dear Girls,

Since you father wouldn't get off his lazy ass and fix this place up, I took the liberty of doing it weeks ago. I hope you all like it, I put all of your favorite colors in your rooms. You will all find a little present in your room, and in this pouch is some money, to keep you from starving, but you must find a job… all three of you.

I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE BABIES!!!!! XOXO

-Mom

"Thanks mom" Sakura explored the kitchen, which was mostly granite and stainless steel. Cooking utensils and supplies were in various cupboards, and the fridge and pantry were stocked full of both human food, and merpeople food. After checking out the kitchen, she went to check out her new room. Her room was white and pink, almost angelic. Her carpet was white with pink highlights, she had a white bed with a pink canopy, the ceiling was covered in light pink clouds, and her computer and computer table were a very pale pink, nearly white. She saw her special surprise was a brand new camera, Sakura loved taking pictures of things. Her walls were covered with pictures she took, and someone framed them. She also had a T.V. on her wall. Her bliss was interrupted by a loud squeal of joy. It came from Hinata's room.

Sakura and Temari rushed into their little sister's room, fearing something was wrong. It was the exact opposite. Hinata was having a hugging fest with all of her new stuffed animals especially a huge baby blue stuffed bear that was about six feet tall, and took up about 1/4 of her room. The both covered her mouth

"Do you want to wake up the entire state!?!"

"Mrae phee" she laughed and the two removed their hands and wiped them on their shirts.

It was about midnight, and they put their stuff away and fell asleep in their new home.

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Next door…

"Gaara did you hear something?" Naruto asked hearing a strange screeching sound.

"No… I'm fucking sleeping, wake me up again, and I'll… I'll… (yawn)" Gaara drifted back to sleep.

"It was coming from that house that strange lady was at a few weeks ago…"

"Naruto…"Gaara growled.

"Right…" The two fell asleep, not hearing the sound again.

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Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews Guys & Gals!!! Sorry I didn't include Gaara and everyone else in this chapter… but I was on a deadline. But what will happen to Temari and Shikamaru? Till the next chapter... SEE YA!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!! (I'm posting this on either Christmas or Christmas Eve…)