Author's notes: I know this is going to sound like a bummer, but this just so happens to be the last chapter. I know, I know, you're all saying "But FMASTA9, it was just getting good!" Well I assure you the ending will fulfill your expectations...I hope (Otherwise I might be in trouble). But regardless, enjoy the last chapter of FMASTA9's first Naruto chapter fict, The Deidara Chronicles.
Chapter 4: The trio chatted for what seemed like hours, despite time not occurring around them. Naruto and Hinata shared their own stories with Deidara, making him laugh at their stories and amazed at their feats. As
were they with his story, jaws dropping at certain points of his life story. But eventually, it ended; Deidara sensing the jutsu's effect snapped up, "Damn, how long have we been talking?" "I'm guessing around four to five
hours," Hinata put a finger to her chin. "Four to five…tch…well I guess dates over, It's time to go back," Deidara stated standing up and walking over to his headless bird. "What do you mean," Naruto questioned him as he
jumped down, Hinata following suite looking just as confused. "I cast a forbidden jutsu. A jutsu for ceasing the flow of time. It can only be used three times by any living person, but once cast, anything within a ten foot
diameter of the caster will remain unchanged in the flow of time." They were both amazed. This whole time they were together, what felt like a day, had barely lasted a second in the real world. "What a powerful jutsu, to
stop time around an individual, it's seemingly impossible," Hinata commented. "For these guys, Hinata, it sounds like nothing is impossible," Naruto followed up with her observation. "Deidara, despite you being our enemy, it
was very nice to meet you. You are quite the interesting person," Hinata said cheerfully to the blonde walking in front of them. "On that note," he began, making them stop with him, "sadly, another jutsu has been cast.
Once we leave this cave, your memories will be erased." This shocked them. "That whole time we were together, forgotten? What was the point then," Hinata questioned. "Why go through the trouble of doing this if you
were just going to erase our memory of the whole event," Naruto continued from her question. "Because you're not going to forget all of it. You'll remember your date, only the location will change, but you'll forget I was
even here at all, meaning all interactions with me would have never happened," Deidara sounded almost sad. "But we don't want to forget you, Deidara, everything you told us made us consider you…a…friend," Hinata spoke
sadly. "Don't be ridiculous, kid, we're destined enemies, I could never be your friend even if I truly wanted too," Deidara responded with coldness. "Look, as much as I want to be your friend too, you still have to apologize for
what you did to Gaara," Naruto said in a serious tone. "You know I can't undo what's been done. It's my job to…to…" "Then forget your job and change now, we both know you can hold your own!" He closed his eye and
bowed his head. There was another pause, none of them saying anything. "HA! Now where would be the fun in that," Deidara exclaimed, causing Hinata to gasp and Naruto to frown, "besides, in case you forgot, I'm not
exactly on top of the food chain, so holding my own, in my condition, against those guys, is a fantasy in itself." "…I guess this means you're not going to give him back?" "Sorry if I came off as a nice-guy, but I can't just
hand him over-!" He jumped back at the two kunai thrown at his feet. He stared angrily at the two young shinobi, who had thrown the kunai with opposite hands, making their ending throwing poses look like they were
holding hands. "Good to know this mission wasn't a complete failure after all." They all pulled out a kunai and stared at one another. Deidara was willing to hold them off or flee; Naruto was hell-bent to get Gaara back; and
Hinata was determined to help him. "I'd love to play with you kids, but I'm afraid it will have to wait. I'm afraid…our time is up." Naruto and Hinata gasped in unison as their vision blurred and their bodies weakened. "Poison?
" "How…when?" They struggled to speak, their eyes growing heavier and heavier. "You have nothing to worry about, it's not poison, just a tranquilizer that was placed in your body before we decided to leave so as to avoid
this situation." Hinata and Naruto collapsed to the ground. They faced each other, both struggling in the same state. They smiled and nudged their hands together, barely able to grasp them together. "Hinata," "Naruto," "I
just wanted to tell you that," "I," "Love…" "yo-," their words cut off as they fainted. Deidara just stared at them, troubled at the pathetic sight. "It's good to know you at least have each other…I can't imagine being alone for
the rest of your lives." He picked them up one at a time and walked out. When the Animal Path of Pain appeared, it gave him the other bird head and he handed over Hinata to be taken back to the leaf village. He held on to
Naruto, as returning him back to the leaf village too would cause the jutsu to back fire, something Deidara did not want to happen. They flew to their original spot and perched on the same log. Deidara tossed him off, causing
him to wake up. "Come on, Naruto, let's get in the game," Deidara stated bluntly as Naruto rubbed his awoken eyes. Realizing where they were, Naruto perked up. "Deidara…why I oughtta-" "You should…and you will…listen,
blame me as much as you want, I may deserve it, but that doesn't mean I'll acknowledge it." Naruto's expression changed to surprise, as it seemed Deidara still had the good in him to admit his willing to be blamed for all his
atrocities. "It was nice knowing you…Naruto." "Yeah…you to, Deidara." Deidara lifted up his finger, "RELEASE!" And the bubble burst, sending a shockwave unfelt about the world. Time resumed and color returned to the
world. Naruto perked up. "You…give Gaara back!" Back to the start. Deidara smirked at his accomplishment. He didn't remember him at all. When he would return to base that night, having lost his other arm and receiving a
beating from Naruto, he still didn't regret playing cupid for the day. "Well done," Pain echoed about the room. "My pleasure, just make sure you get Kakuzu over here soon to patch me up, okay?" "Rest assured, he's already
on his way with Hiddan and a fresh Jinchuriki in tow." He disappeared. "Karma works in funny ways, eh? Naruto?" If only he took his own advice, Deidara may have lived just a little longer.