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When Shikamaru regained his chakra, he lifted Ino into his arms and headed towards the palace. As he jumped through the trees, he looked down at her face again, and this time her face had a peaceful expression. He looked up ahead again, and continued his way to the palace. He remembered how the Prince was looking at Ino when he spoke of finding a queen, and how Ino blushed. He grined his teeth, prince or not, he will not have Akamura take his Ino.

He once again glanced at Ino's peaceful face. His expression soften, "Thank you Ino... I'm sorry...for what I've done."

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Ino walked down the Konoha streets, feeling rather happy. She decided to confront Shikamaru about the whole 'Pushed you out of my life', and not only that, she was going to shout out her feelings toward him. Yeah, today was actually a good day for her, and she knew exactly where he would be. Where else would he be but be in the forest watching clouds?

Ino walked down the path to forest. Before, she stopped and chatted with Sasuke who passing by, for about seven minutes, but then his redhead teammate came and snapped at Ino for trying to take 'her' Sasuke-kun. Sasuke and Ino rolled their eyes, and that's where their calm conversation ended. Sasuke said he would chat with her later, and whispered to her "as soon as I get rid of her." Ino nodded and giggled. They went their separate ways, and this is where Ino now walked into the forest.

It only took Ino a few minutes to find Shikamaru staring at the clouds. But why was he standing? She saw him look away from the clouds and look around, as if he was expecting someone to come. Was he looking for someone? Ino thought that it was time to come out the trees and walk up to him. But then, she saw her running towards him with a big happy smile on her face.

Ino watched as she jumped on him, and he twirled her in his arms with a smiled on his face. She watched as he gentlly placed her down. Both their eyes showed so much love and happiness it hurts just to watch.

Ino watched as Temari lean closer to Shikamaru, and him to her. She tried shouting out his name, but was shocked when she couldn't even her own voice.

She tired and tried to find her voice, but just couldn't. Suddenly, everything became black. Ino looked around but saw nothing but darkness. Then out of nowhere, Shikamaru appeared. He was staring straight at her, his eyes stared intensely into her own, and Ino saw him glare. "I always knew you were weak, and you just proved that to me on our mission to retrieve Prince Shinji's scroll." He said to her.

Ino once again, could not find her voice as she tried to yell at him. Then she saw Temari agaain, and they both seem to ignore Ino as she was just standing there. Ino sighed heavily, and just decided to leave.

She couldn't.

She was stuck.

She can't even budge.

Her entire body was frozen, stuck in place.

Then, it happened. Her whole world came crashing down as she saw Shikamaru's and Temari's lips meet in a passionate kiss. Their kiss was so full of love and happiness. Shikamaru held Temari closer to his body, and held her protectively, as if he would let go, she would be gone. She held him with the same passion he was giving her.

Ino's tears fell out of her eyes. She couldn't bare to see it. She wanted to so much run away from the sight, but couldn't because she was stuck to the ground, unable to move. her tears spilled out even more after what she jsut witnessed and heard.

Shikamaru went down to one knee and grabbed Temari's hand. "Temari, I know we haven't really dated much because of our distant relationship, but I am really so alive when I'm with you, and you make me the happiest man on earth." He said to her, and took something out of his pocket. A beatiful emerald coloured, small box. He opened it and Temari gasped in surprise. "Will you marry me?" Temari cried put of happiness. "Yes!" He embraced her in a hug.

Ino shot up, sweating. She looked around and realized she was in a room she was unfamiliar with. 'It was only a dream.' She thought. Ino placed a hand to her chest, the dream felt so real. She felt her heart pounding, and she felt like she wanted to cry, but she held them back. If it was to really happen....She would be happy for him.

Ino heard the door open, and looked to the side to see who entered it. It was Prince Shinji.

"Are you alright Ino? You look like you just had a nightmare." He said worryingly.

Ino shook her head. "No, I'm fine." Then she wondered how she got here. "How did I get here?"

The prince chuckled a bit. "Well, you were knocked out because you were low on chakra, and the Nara boy, Shikamaru, carried you here." He replied. Ino slightly widen her eyes, and smiled to herself.

Out of nowhere, the prince grabbed Ino's hand and held it close to him. Ino was surprised and confused, what was he doing?

"Ino. I know I do not you at all, but please, be my wife." The prince pleaded. Ino's eyes widen, she was too shock to speak, so the prince continued onward. "You are a beatiful young woman Ino, and the first day you came into my palace, I fell inlove with you. I thought you were most fascinating sight I laid eyes on, your eyes are the most beautiful ocean blue, your soft platinum hair shines brightly in the light, and your skin is just as smooth as your lovely voice. Please, Yamanaka Ino, be my wife, the new queen of the Land of Water."

Ino's eyes were still wide, she blushed as the prince said such beautiful words to her. Her breathing was a little off, just what was she suppose to tell him?

She lowered her gaze, and stared at the sheets covering her. "I am sorry your Highness, but I'm afraid I must decline your offer." She said. "But why?" He asked. Ino was silent for a moment, chosing her words carefully, not wanting to upset the prince. "Not too long ago, the man I was- am inlove with pushed me out of his life, and no matter what I do, I can not stop loving him, even thought his words cut me through like a knife, even though he may be happy with another woman, I can't forget him. I may be happy as I use to be, but I will be happy for him, and that is all that'll make me happy. So you see Prince Shinji, only he can heal my broken heart. But I am happy because I have friends to support me, and besides, I don't want to give up my life as a ninja in Konoha." She said, she smiled, and even though she promised herself, a single tear managed to escape her eye. The prince smiled sadly at her. "I understand, but if you ever change your mind, you can come here." Akumara offered.

Ino laughed a bit.

The prince left Ino to rest.

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Shikamaru and Ino were taking a break from the traveling they been doing. They both wanted to get home, and that's why they left early. Now that they were resting, Ino could finally talk to him.

"Why did you do it?" She asked not looking at him.

"Do what?" He asked, sounding bored.

"Why did you save me?" This she looked at him. Shikamaru looked back at her, but stayed silent for a moment.

"I just did it without thinking." Was his answer to her. She was gonna reply, but he beat her to it. "Let's go, we've rested enough." Shikamaru said and leaped through the trees. Ino sighed, that was not the answer she was looking for. She leaped into the trees after Shikamaru, though she was little ways behind.

When Shikamaru leaped into the trees, he cursed at himself. That wasn't what he wanted to say, and he cursed himself again when he realized that he sounded like he didn't even care. Dammit! He needed advice, though he didn't like the idea of getting it from her, because normally he could think of his own ideas of advice, but when it involves Ino, he just can't think straight.

Okay maybe he won't need to get advice from her, he just needed to choose his words carefully and make sure he doesn't say anything stupid. He sighed to himself, it was gonna take quite a while for him to think of something to not piss Ino off.

Later that day, Ino and Shikamaru stopped for the night, though they did travel a little further than last time at night. They unpacked their necessary items, eat for a few minutes, and went to sleep.

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The next day, Ino and Shikamaru arrived in Konoha late afternoon. They head towards the Hokage's office to report in their mission. When they arrived, Shikamaru knocked on the door and they both heard Tsunade's strong voice, "Come in." She said from inside the office room. They both entered the office to see Tsunade writing down her paper work, but what also surprised them, was that Jiraiya was also in there.

The two sannin looked to see who entered the office, "So you both returned? I expected you to be back later tonight." Tsunade said, returning to the papers.

"Well I'm gonna to take the kid with me for a few days. Later." Jiraiya said and walked out of Tsunade's office to find Naruto. After he left, Shikamaru began to explain to the Hokage of their mission. Tsunade listned closely, but not all much, because she was thinking about what Harume had said about Shikamaru and Ino.

When Shikamaru finished, Tsunade spoke. "I see, very good then. This should make our villages' bond stonger. The two of you may leave." Before any of them began to move, they heard Jiraiya's voice.

"HOLY SHIT IT'S HARUME!!!" Jiraiya yelled.

"Yeah, missed you too Meaner."

"HI HARUME-CHAN!!" Naruto yelled.

"HI NARU-CHAN!!" She too, yelled.

The three Shinobi sighed, have Naruto and Harume together, and everything just becomes loud.

Shikamaru and Ino both left the Hokage's office, and went their separate ways. Shikamaru left to watch clouds, thinking everything right now was too 'Troublesome'. Ino didn't bother to find Harume because she would already be following her.

Yep, today was just troublesome.

TO BE CONTINUED.

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