Title: Shadow
Author: Simply Kelp
Pairing: not focused on any one ship, but there may be background ones.
Rating: pg
Summary: Shikamaru discovers that he has two shadows now: his own, and Konohamaru. Little vignettes about the evolution of their friendship.
Disclaimer: It doesn't say "Masashi Kishimoto" on my underwear, that must mean that I don't own Naruto... merde.
A/N: Another shogi episode! This time with Naruto; thanks to claymade for the ending.
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Shogi (four)
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It was three o'clock when Shikamaru found himself entering the park. It had become a sort of routine: he, and Konohamaru would both happen to go there at the same time. Sometimes they would watch clouds, and occasionally they would play shogi-- though that usually ended with Shikamaru slightly annoyed, and Konohamaru very confused. It was a habit, and Shikamaru was far too lazy to break those; so he continued coming.
When he reached their unconsciously agreed upon spot, Shikamaru found that Konohamaru was not alone; Naruto was there. They were playing shogi. Konohamaru was glaring at the game board as if he were expecting it to give him advice, while Naruto was cursing, and sweating from the strain.
"What are you guys doing?" Shikamaru asked, sitting next to them.
Konohamaru moved his rook. "I'm teaching Naruto-niichan how to play shogi," he told Shikamaru excitedly.
Naruto bit his lip, and moved his king out of danger. "I'm gonna kick your ass!" he declared viciously.
"Yeah right!" Konohamaru laughed. "I've been playing longer, and I've had instruction from Shikaku-sensei, one of the best shogi players in Konoha." He moved his rook again so that it checked Naruto's king.
Shikamaru looked, for the first time the game board. He sighed. "You both do realise that you've reached stalemate; you could go on for hours without either of you winning."
"I'm not gonna give up!" Naruto declared moving his king again.
Konhamaru pushed his rook forward a space. "Neither will I!"
Shikamaru flung himself onto the grass, and lit a cigarette. He closed his eyes; this could take a while.
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Will they ever learn? At least Shikamaru can get a nice nap... Thanks for reading, and I'd be much obliged if you reviewed!