Disclaimer: Naruto, and all other characters used in this story from the Naruto or Naruto Shippuden anime/manga series are the property of Masashi Kishimoto, Studio Pierrot, TV Tokyo and Viz, LLC. I am only borrowing them for free entertainment purposes. I only own my laptop and an over active imagination.

Chapter 4 Wedding Day

Chouji was pacing again, they had all agreed the sooner the better on a wedding date, the council was always causing trouble and Chouji wanted Hanabi away from them. So here they were just one month from the day they met getting ready to get married.

Shikamaru chuckled, "This is so troublesome... I want to elope. None of this complicated waste, it's a drag." Kankuro was leaning against the door and he smirked as he asked, "Have you run this idea past Temari?" Shikamru blanched and then with eyes filled with fear he asked, "Man you wouldn't...?" Neji just shook his head at the two, thankful Tenten's violence was left for the battle field. Chouji looked up at Kankuro's evil laughter. Naruto and Lee walked in looking very different then they normally did in their formal kimonos.

Hiashi had insisted on a formal wedding and reception and the men had only gotten to choose their obi color. All in black kimonos Lee of course had a green obi, Naruto orange, Shikamaru's was cloud blue, Neji's white, and Kankuro's was a sand gold. Kiba walked in and his obi was bright red matching his tattoos and the ribbon tied around Akamaru's neck. "Hey come on Hinata is here with the flowers." Ino hit his side and he frowned as she came in with Hinata.

"Here we go, they're all the same so grab one. Hina and I will help you pin them on." Kiba chuckled as he watch his fiance passing out the flowers she had made. The were pretty tiger lilies with all the colors of their obis mixed in them, tied with maroon and navy ribbons matching Hanabi and Chouji.

Hinata's kimono was sand colored with dark gold rays of sunlight, Ino's was red with delicate flowers embroidered on it. Sakura's was green with embroidered cheery blossom petals falling to the bottom hem, Tenten's was white but covered in tiny black kunai, Temari's was blue with beautiful white clouds on it. Then as the men were pinned and finished Choko came in with her orange kimono that had tiny foxes along the hem and smiled. Naruto smiled and came over to kiss her forehead. "I have Chouji's flowers." Chouji turned and then let Hinata pin the Snapdragon and Tiger lily flowers to his collar. The women sighed, enjoying all the flowers and beautiful clothes. Each woman matching their groomsman and coincidentally their significant other.

Then before leaving Ino elbowed Shikamaru and said, "You should hear Temari's ideas, it's going to take months just to arrange all the flowers..." Shikamaru nodded and when they left he sighed, "Man see... so troublesome." Kankuro just chuckled. Neji smiled, all the rookies had come a long way. "So Naruto... when are you and Choko going to tie the knot?" Naruto just smiled and answered, "The week before Baa-chan retires."

Shikamaru's eyebrow went up, only he and Naruto knew that this was only a month away. And they also knew that at the festival next weekend she would be announcing it as well as the fact that Naruto was her replacement. Naruto winked at him and he chuckled.

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"Are you sure it looks alright?" Shino smiled he had been entrusted to give her the head dress of the Akimichi's since Chouji couldn't see her until the wedding, and Ino worried Kiba would somehow screw it up. "You look beautiful Firecracker." Choume had twisted her ankle and was sitting on a chaise nearby, "You do look lovely dear, I can't wait to see Chouji's face when he sees you." Hanabi looked in the full length mirror at the delicate gold headpiece, it had tiny hanging jewels of all the colors of her wedding plus more, her father had even given her earrings designed to match it and told her they were for her to have her own new tradition, she could give them to her daughter.

Her face was powdered a pale white and her eyes lined in black, her lips painted a deep red. Sakura had done her hair before they put on the headpiece and Tenten had the ivory kanzashi, they extended out from her hair and had tiny hanging beads that matched the colors and bells as well. She looked at the kimono that was a deep navy with fireworks coming from the bottom hem all the colors there. On the back above her deep maroon obi, which matched Chouji's, there, looking like part of the fireworks, in the same maroon were Chouji's cheek swirls on her back. She felt like she was looking at a stranger.

Her father walked up behind her, placing his hands on her shoulders he whispered into her ear. "You are beautiful... you look like your mother. You know, she would have loved this." Hanabi could see the tears in his eyes and smiled. She turned in his arms and hugged him, Hiashi was wide-eyed and then smiled, "Thank you Father." Though Hiashi normally avoided displays of affection he hugged her back and then when he stepped away he said, "You may become an Akimichi today Hanabi, but you will always be my daughter, never doubt I love you."

Hanabi tried not to cry knowing it would mess up her make-up and then smiled and whispered, "I know Father, I always have. I love you too." Choume sighed loudly at how sweet it was as she watched them and this caused the other women in the room to giggle. Hiashi raised a brow and then smiled before escaping to check on the men.

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The ceremony had been simple, Tsunade giving a speech on village togetherness then the temple priest performing the actually wedding. Everyone cheered as he introduced the new couple as Chouji Akimichi and his bride Hanabi Akimichi. They knew it was a good match when Hanabi raised her bouquet and said loudly, "Now everyone... let's go eat!" More cheers and chuckles were heard as the couple ran through holding hands and rice was thrown at them.

Temari elbowed Shikamaru who wondered aloud at the mess in the house caused by this. "You baka, we don't want the birds to die... it will all sweep up." Ino giggled and Kiba was just glad it wasn't his side hurting. Naruto guided Choko forward so she could get in the hall faster to give her Maid of Honor toast. Hinata was also carefully trying to get through the crowd to make her Matrons toast. Of course Temari was half dragging Shikamaru who had no desire to do the Best Man's speech.

"To good friends, good families and good food. May you always have plenty of all three." The crowd cheered and drank to Choko's toast and Hinata stepped up. "To Konoha and it's strong families, ever growing and prospering. And to my little sister who was wise and chose a wonderful man. Health, love, laughter and happiness may it all be yours." Tsunade loudly declared, "I'll drink to that..." Causing many chuckles too.

Then Shikamaru stood up, "I know I may come across as someone who doesn't pay much attention to the world around me... but there are a few things that always remain true. Chouji has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know, Hanabi will always be cherished and they will never starve for food or love. We love you both." Everyone cheered, the Akimichis the loudest.

The night went on into the dawn with the shinobi enjoying the peace and happiness for the moment. Time's like these were cherished, this is what they fought so hard for everyday, what all the training was about and when they had these moments, these precious opportunities, they partied.

Chouji looked at Hanabi and pulling her close he asked something most men meant in a completely different way, "Are you ready to get out of those heavy clothes?" Hanabi laughed and kissing his cheek she left a bright crimson mark before she answered, "Yes... let's get naked." Many of their friends chuckled as Chouji blushed. Then the petite kunoichi grabbed his hand and dragged the big warrior out of the room.

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I hope you all are enjoying my story, I just wanted to put another warning the next chapter will be a lemon. Chapter six will be an Epilogue, so if you want to skip the lemon it does still make sense. Thanks for reading! :D