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Chapter 10: Making Moves

Naruto was playing an arcade game when Shikamaru walked up to him and told him to follow him. He lead Naruto through rather narrow twisting hallways. It was making him feel a little claustrophobic. They were low rise cielings with hanging light bulbs and chipping gray paint. Then, they reached a large metal door. Shika knocked three times and stood back a couple steps. He quickly looked to Naruto and said "Do Not Speak" quietly. The giant metal door swung open and a big figure stood in the way. "Move out the way already" said a voice from inside. The giant nodded and stepped aside not without giving Naruto a bit of a shoulder bump.

The room was dimly lit with a strong smell of cigarettes and cigar smoke pollution. There was a desk to the left but, straight ahead was a long table with shady figures occupying the seats. At the end of the table to the left, seated a man with gray hair and half his face was covered with what could have been a cloth. Shika and Naruto stood there when one figure, turning out to be Iruka, motioned for them to come over.

"Kakashi, these are the recruits I've been telling you all about. Shikamaru, he has a brain like a scientist. And Naruto, he doesn't have much rep, but from what I've seen of him, he has serious potential" said Iruka.

Kakashi lifted his head up and toward Shikamaru and then Naruto. "So, these are the little soldiers. I bet your wondering why your here. We are creating a strategy for taking out the rival neighbor hoods. Many neighborhoods have certain things we're interested in. We decided that Iruka is to become general of the 4th Avenue and Bleech Street cliques. Since hes the General, he assigned you both as his Sergeants" then he directed his attention back to the long table.

"I've gotten word that we will be under increased surveillance by "Authorities" and we need to be more careful now. Which means less firefights, jumpings, and unnecessary violence at local places of business. Especially our own."

Naruto could tell that was directed towards him.

"Escort the young ones outta here" said Kakashi and Shikamaru nodded and left with Naruto quickly behind him. Once they were in the hallway away from the office, Naruto finally asked his barrage of questions. Unfortunately for him, Shikamaru came prepared.

"Before you ask, yes, that was Kakashi, the Knights leader. And yes, we have been promoted. And yes, you can go home now and sleep"

"That's all I needed to know! See ya later Shika" Said Naruto as he ran through the hallways ducking the light bulbs. Once Shikamaru reached the exit, he could see Naruto running through other members.

Shika decided see a acquaintance first for a little leaf products. He shared it with him a little and left.

Shikamaru walked slower then usual on his way to Ino's house. He pushed the gate open and walked up the steps to see her mother sitting on the porch drinking some sort of beverage. "Hello Mrs. Yamanaka. How are you this fine evening?" he said while putting on a half smile. Most likely because he was mentally touching the sky. She put down her cup and returned his greeting. He guessed she had something in her drink that made her float too. "Ino's in her room" she said. He thanked her and turned the knob and pushed the door open and saw Inoichi, Ino's father, in his recliner, sleep with a lit cigarette in his hand. Shika took the liberty of taking it for himself. He took his time walking up the familiar steps to Ino's bedroom. He peeked in to see Ino covered in a towel and a phone to her ear. "Is she really-" he thought to himself. He tip toed behind her and grabbed her with his non cigarette hand covering her eyes. The phone hit the ground with a thud while she let out a short shriek.

Shika tried to whisper "Slowly take off the towel" but he cracked and started laughing. "Shika! You dick! You scared the hell outta me!" Ino screamed. "And what is THAT doing in MY room?" she said pointing to the cigarette. "It was a gift from your dad" he said smiling.

"Yeah right" she said as she threw it out he window. She went to her bathroom and closed the door while resuming her conversation with whoever she was conserving with. Shika sat on the edge of her bed. He looked around her room. Typical of a teen girl room. Austin Woodriver posters on the wall. He kicked off his shoes and sat against the pillows and grabbed the remote and flicked through channels. Finding Last 24, a detective murder tv documentary he enjoyed watching. Ino came out in her night clothes. She put the phone down and sat on her bed next to Shika. He was into the show until he noticed her sniffing him. "What?" he asked. "You smell like pot again" she said with a serious face.

"I don't smell anything. Maybe your dad was smoking more then tobacco" he said laughing. She, however, did not find the humor. "That's not funny Shika."

"Alright, I was around some guys and they were takin' hits. Nothing serious" he explained. Ino was a tough one. "Shika. Look at me" she demanded. His eyes locked on the television. She grabbed his chin an turned his head to her. She stared into his eyes for a few seconds. "Your fucking high again! You gotta stop this. If you get caught again, your father can't get you free this time." she explained. He knew she was right. But that doesn't mean he had to listen. "And what's with you watching these creepy murder shows?" she said as she grabbed the remote and switched it to "Uhanna". They were silent for a minute or so. Shika actually liked this show better high. "Why weren't you in school today?" she asked, breaking the silence. He took a few seconds and gave a short answer. "Couldn't make it. Business"

"Clique business" she asked. She knew he was Knight. And she knew what it was doing to him.

"You could say that"

"Well, I have work tomorrow. So if you could please" she said, obviously annoyed. Shika took the hint and gave her a kiss on her forehead and left. "Yuck" she said as she replaced her sheets to rid her room of marijuana smell.

Shika said good bye to Ino's mother, who was turning the house lights off. He made his way home and saw Naruto waiting on his door.

"Whats Up?" he said.

Naruto looked up and crosses his arms.

"We do make decisions now right?" he asked. Shika nodded.

"Well... then I got some ideas" he said.

"Like..."

Naruto took in a breath. "Legitimate businesses. Let the other gangs fight over colors. We'll fight over money"

Shika smiled at what he believed to be his gateway to something different.