Chapter 15 Morale Boasting
Naruto and the guys stood in the park as they watched the last of the preperations for the concert. They were all nervous. Even though they could play, they never planned on anyone finding out. But, being the men they were, they'd never let it show, period. Naruto looked over at his friends, each of them wearing a black T shirt, black pants, and black shoes. He noticed that they were talking quietly amongst themselves. Naruto turned back, looking for a certain someone as the crowd of Leaf Village inhabitants continued to fill the area. Naruto wished Hinata had seen him off before she had wen thome to change. Naruto smiled as he thought back to how quickly their relationship had changed after Hiashi and the rest of the Hyuuga had heard that he had defended her honor at great risk to himself. It was decided that Hinata would be able to live with Naruto when she wanted. She'd been staying with him for three days, and he still hadn't gotten used to it.
Well, I will eventually, He thought happily.
The Fifth Hokage stepped on the stage as the time for the concert began. She took a deep breath as the sun started to sink below the horizan.
"Ladies and Gentlemen," she began as everyone became quiet, "Last Sunday, I ordered five young shinobi to have a concert to help show the world that the Leaf Village is still strong. In the Death and dispiar that followed the death of the Third, these five young men discovered a talent and placed their emotions in it. It is my honor to introdue to you Shikamaru, Choji, Sasuke, Neji, and Naruto!"
The Fifth stepped off the stage as they filed into postion, instruments at the ready. Naruto stepped up to the mic and began to speak, the crowd went silent.
"We want to thank you guys for coming out. Of course, we didn't know we were being spied on two years ago. We had never really planned to play for a crowd, but the Village needs a morale boast. So, to get to the point, we will play six songs tonight, each written by a member. We hope you enjoy."
The concert had been going well. They were already finishing Naruto's song as the crowd cheered and dance to the music. Finally, they decided to unveil their newest song, the one Naruto had wrote after his fight with Kiba.Choji began, strumming his bass along with Shikamaru.
"From underneath the trees, we watch the sky
Confusing stars for satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive"
The villagers and the shinobi listend, moving to the music. The slow tune picked up it's tempo.
"If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
And I'm singing
Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive"
The tempo slowed a little as they continued to play, multiple emotions playing across their faces. All except Naruto who began looking through the crowd for the one he loved.
"And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
(I'm alive)"
Naruto jumped off the stage and began walking toward the dark haired girl dressed in a lavendar kimono that showed of her curves a little more than she was used to. She smiled as she watched him approach.
"If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died"
Everyone watched as he shifted the guitar behind him. He looked at Hiashi, who nodded, smiling. Taking Hinata's hand he walked back to the stage with her, still sining. Picking her up bridal style, he lept up onto the stage, setting her on her feet.
"If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died"
Naruto took Hinata's hands in his, placeing them on his chest as her rested his forehead on her's. He didn't care that the whole village could see them. She smiled at him as he continued to sing. The songs tempo dropped as Sasuke was left playing slowly. Naruto continued to sing.
"And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
When nobody died..."
Naruto wrapped hi arms around Hinata's waist and pulled her closer. He pressed his lips against her;s in a passionte kiss as he lifted her up off her feet. The crowd began to applaud as the couple held the embrace through the rest of the song.
"If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day when nobody died"
The crowd went wild as they ended the song. All five bowed, and they wlked off stage, plus Hinata. She placed her arm around Naruto's waist as they walked home together.