Shadows
Chapter 8
Meanwhile in Konohagakure
"Its the right time," all the teachers of the village had gathered. The older cadets sat around there respected teacher while Naruto and Yamato stood in the middle. Some of the teachers nodded while others seemed skeptical.
"Right time, we're going to war and youre expecting us to turn on the leader?" An outraged ninja yelled. Many nodded their heads while others shook. Yamato raised his hands and calmed the crowd down. Naruto had changed. He was taller and his hair had grown out longer looking more like his fathers with the sideburns. He wore his regular black and orange suit, but now an orange cloak with black flames along the bottom brought the outfit together.
"She's not focused. She hasn't been in years, you all know this. It's better in this war time situation to let the jinchuuriki take the head seat. He's got it in his blood to lead this village." As Yamato spoke those close to Naruto cheered. Rock Lee pumped his fist into the air while Sai and Sakura nodded in turn.
From behind the gathered ninja the council was present. Over the years the older ones had passed and now a new council watched. One was writing, while a few others chatted quickly. They all began to nod.
"I won't be alone in making all these decisions. Kakashi will be my advisor and Yamato sensei will aid in the task force. I can protect this village from the outside, let me protect the villagers on the inside."
"Hatake you say? You nominate him but he's not here to back up the claim," Another Ninja shouted out and Naruto turned to the accuser.
"Kakashi is out cleaning up the current hokages mess!" Shouted Iruka. Everyone went silent. All eyes watched as he moved away from the other teachers and laid a hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"I'm with you Naruto," Those four words brought the biggest grin to the blonds face. He in turn looked at everyone in the room. Making sure he made eye contact with everyone.
"As your hokage, I promise you this. You'll worry over nothing. No one will hurt this village, and I'll start by taking care of the Akatsuki that threaten us now," A rumble of agreeance slowly rose in the room and the council smiled. A woman snapped her fingers and two ANBU members came forward.
"Escort Tsunade here. As of now the village will change for the better,"
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She watched herself . An identical clone of her stood tall with eyes closed. The sides of her hair were pulled back into a small pony tail while the rest of it flowed in the wind. Yae's red eyes seemed darker on the clone. As the clone moved forward a dark figure appeared behind the clone.
First glance told her it was Shikamaru. He gripped onto the clone possessively. His left hand tangled in the hair around her neck. While the other wrapped tight around her waist. The clone closed her eyes as Shikamaru`s face came into view. His eyes glowed darkly as her hair flowed in his face.
His lips connected on her skin and the one watching shivered. The clone opened her eyes as Shikamaru smiled darkly at the on looker.
"He'll never be yours, " Her voice was like poison. Shikamaru chuckled as he moved up to bite at Yae's ear.
"He will die for me before he ever glances your way," Evil Yae moaned out and the vision turned red with black around the edges.
Yea moaned out louder and like that she jolted up.
Ino Yamanaka screamed.
Those in the camp around her all watched their leader. She was covered in sweat and panting. Tears ran down the sides of her eyes as she gave the night sky one last gut wrenching scream.
One of her birds got up and moved to Ino's side. They placed a water bottle in her lap and pulled her hair back, away from her face. The cool wind blew on her heated skin as she drank greedily.
Once she had her fill she tossed the bottle at another team member. She looked over all her birds and a grin split across her face. Her green eyes shined in the camp fire light.
'I'll kill her, two more to go. I'll finally be rid of her,' Thought Ino as she stood and dusted herself off. The other four members came to stand by their leader.
" What do we do now?" Asked one with a black bird mask. Ino looked them all over. Black, green, red and orange birds.
" Tread carefully, they have a strategist. If he's been informed they're planning," Ino made a wide gesture with her hands and the birds watched.
" We will cause panic in the city. Throw their special team off our presence. We know where she's at. But the strategist will be with her. We go for the weak link." Ino grinned manically and the birds all stretched in various ways.
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"So Inos alive, after Yae, killed two goddesses and is part of ANBU? Did I miss anything? " Exclaimed Choji as every single person in the room went gloomy. Hinata sat next to Yae on the couch, Shizu sitting in her lap. The little girls eyes were glued on Shikamaru who stood next to his friend.
Kakashi was leaned up by the door with Usagi next to him. Sitting across from Yae was Neji and Kiba. Akamaru laying at their feet. Dio and the Mizukage were behind the desk. They'd all gathered the next day to not only go over plans but to catch the other three up. So far Choji found himself gasping for air. It was all too much again.
"Why do you do this to me?" he turned to Shikamaru. He backed his friend into the corner and poked at the skinny mans chest.
" You get yourself wrapped into all of this and then poof!" He waved his hands in the air wildly.
"Here we, Hey! " He was cut off by a punch to his knee. Backing up he looked down to ses Shizu before Shikamaru red faced and angry.
"When did she?" asked Hinata.
"Shizu!" Shouted Yae as she moved to get up. Hinata took her hand as Shikamaru scooped Shizu up and kissed her on the nose.
"Get em Shizu" The little girl giggled and turned to glare at Choji.
"No," she told the chunky man. Choji in retaliation stuck his tongue out which made Shizu follow his antics.
" Scolded by a child Akamichi," Laughed Kiba as Akamaru gave a swift bark.
"If you two are done I'd like to continue." The Mizukage was grinning from ear to ear as Shikamaru crossed to Yae and handed over Shizu. The little girl whined a bit but quieted down as her waist scarf turned brown.
"Now will the ladies please step forward. They have the startings of a plan. I'm hoping you and Choji can fix where there are holes," She looked to Shikamaru who had gone rigid. He was watching as the goddesses materialized by his wife and child. Kurenai stood behind the couch a hand on Yaes shoulder while Kimiri sat on the floor the little ones hands in her hands.
" Information on Ino you mean?" The Mizukage smiled at Choji as the larger man just hunched over.
" She stunned our sisters. Controlled one, killed another and destroyed the one she possessed. Her clan power is a nuisance." Kurenai spoke up as Yae nodded. She leaned heavily into the couch pulling her scarf tighter around her neck.
"We plan on luring her into town. There's an abandoned section of town, take her there, not too many casualties." Kimiri stood and patted Yaes knee as she vanished.
" Will she not have a part in this?" asked The Mizukage. Kurenai looked to her and shook her head.
"Her part is to keep this little girl safe, it's too much of a problem to worry if a team is handling her," Yae tensed at the words. She held on to Shizu and the little girl just leaned into her mother.
"We understand. But the question now is, How do we lure them out?" Asked Usagi drawing attention to her and Kakashi.
"She will find us. She knows Shikamarus here. She'll attack when she thinks shes out smarted him," Said Choji jabbing a thumb in Shikamaru`s direction.
"Then we wait for them to strike. We will use Pakku and his comrades in case we are all separated at the time, " Kakashi said while his hands moved quickly, he dropped down to the ground, Hand open, palm down. A seal spread around him and a pack of dogs puffed into existence.
Six of his seven Ninken stood before him. Shizu squealed as she jumped off Yaes lap and made a beeline for the dogs. She reached a small brown dog with highlights on its ears and tail. He watched as she cooed and pounced hugging the dog.
"As much as I like added protection. I think we have too much," Interjected Usagi looking at the room full of people.
"Yes about that," Started the Mizukage.
"Hyuuga and Inozuka will return to The Leaf to help with the transition. I'd send you as well Kakashi but I'd feel better with you here," The two ninja mentioned stood up in protest but Dio held his hands up.
"She'll be suspicious. Plus we believe we have the manpower to handle her." Dio`s answer to Yae sounded weird but she understood. To many foreign ninja in there home.
Yae stood and moved away from the group. There were too many people for her. She was use to her solitude with Shizu. The occasional visit from The Mizukage or Dio was welcomed but it still set her on edge.
"You okay?" Yae looked up and was met with Usagi`s bright smile. Yaes first impression of Usagi was jumbled. Granted Kakashi`s actions with his wife defined most of her assumptions. But Yae couldn't say she disliked the bubbly woman.
"I'm fine Hatake san," Yae stumbled on her words.
"Call me Usagi!" She exclaimed. Yae looked to the room and noticed there was still planning going on.
"Right, Usagi san. Thank you for your help. Not much of a honeymoon." Yae flashed the woman a shaky smile and found herself engulfed in a hug.
"Don't worry Yae. Everything will work out. Crow and Shika will protect you this time." Yae felt the words meaning and she gripped on to Usagi. Yae felt another pair of arms wrap her and Hinata`s calm voice in her ear.
They held her as she cried. Tears of joy, sadness but most of all, fear. Fear for everyone in the room. Fighting for someone like her, someone unworthy of the protection. As she sniffed trying to calm herself down, she felt tiny arms wrap around her leg.
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Yae laid on her back. Her hair was spread around her as she tightened her arms. On her left laid Shizu curled close sucking her thumb. Her little hand gripped the blankets and her dark hair framed her tiny face. She smiled as the larger set of arms tightened. Shikamaru was on her right, curled up just like his daughter. His hair was also down and it covered part of his face. He breathed in deep and even. It calmed her fear for the moment, to be surrounded by her tiny family.
In a room across the hall. Hinata laid curled up against her husband. He was breathing heavily but as he exhaled it came out in a quiet snore and a mumble about food. His large arm rested at her waist. Her head rested on his arm, her hand over his heart. The purple and auburn hair mixed as the newlyweds slept deeply.
Across town in a hideaway apartment. Kakashi Hatake was being a perv, in his own right, as he lay curled around his wife. It was more of a possessive sleep. A leg bent over Usagi`s with a hand rested just at her breast. He was smiling in his sleep as he buried his face in the side of her other boob and squeezed the other. Usagi was out cold not a care in the world.
The night took the dreams of these seven people and gave them peace of mind to sleep deeply.
Well that was eight. I'd like to clear a few things up.
1. Usagi belongs to my friend Usagi. I just made her more bad ass.
2. Yes Kakashi is allowed to marry and be a perv. I like him like this.
3. Yes Shikamaru is not himself, it's my story I'll do what I want.
4. Yae is mine along with Shizu, I can make them however I want.
5. Yes I sent Kiba and Neji away, I kind of regret bringing them along lol
6. No I don't have Tsunade, Yes I hate Ino
7. Thank You readers! As always these are for you. Enjoy, critique and do as you like.