Hello there! I'm a bit relieved that my story wasn't completely lost under all the yaoi stories. Another thing, since my story hit counter reached over 100 in the first 12 hours I've decided to release this chapter; as an early Christmas gift to you guys.

Important Note: I've already shared this information with Challenger but I think I should explain something. For this story I only plan to have the outcome be NaruHokuish. Also as much as I would LOVE the idea of doing a story with all the filler girls + Naruto, I'm sad to say I don't think I have the experience to pull that off quite yet. I'm sorry if there was any confusion. However I will still be writing about (probably) each filler girl with Naruto and then perhaps I'll find a way to link all of my separate stories together. (Somehow)

Important Note II: Still don't own it people, though if I did Naruto would have blown Pein up by now.

Recap:

Naruto and Akahoshi had their little showdown that resulted in an explosion, which in turn lead our blonde hero into a very compromising position with an attractive young kunoichi.

Diamond in Sky: Chapter 2

'Of all the places he could have landed, why in Kami's name did he have to land on me!?'

Hokuto nearly had to pinch herself; this could not be happening! She continued to stare down at the blonde youth to see if he had the answer for her internal questions, only to come face to…uh head with Naruto's spiky mop.

'He's not moving at all. That can't be a good sign, I hope he's ok. Wait… I think I have enough chakra left to use Kujaku to lift him without caus…' She was interrupted by sudden gust of wind. It wasn't because the unexpected breeze was cold or anything; to be honest it was quite pleasant. The only problem was that, well Hokuto was downwind of Naruto.

'Hmm… he smells nice... I wonder what kind of sham- No, Hokuto focus!' She chided herself. 'This is a serious situation… everyone's still in danger; you can smell him later… FOCUS, DAMN IT!'

With a newfound look of determination; some would call it desperation, on her face the girl focused her chakra into her legs and forced herself up, unintentionally throwing the hapless blonde off of her in the process, sending him skyward as her eyes widened comically.

'Nooo! OK, that proves it! Kami you must be a guy, since no woman could get this much enjoyment out of this situation!'

Somewhere in Konoha, Anko sneezed. "Damn!"

As Naruto reached his zenith, Hokuto found her voice once more, "I have to catch him before he hits the ground, who knows how bad his injuries could be?"

The girl wincingly, forced her body to her feet only to make a startling discovery; there was another Naruto lying just within a few meters from her.

"Wait a minute, which one…"

For the first time that day one of the freckled girl's questions was answered; even though she didn't know whether to be annoyed or happy, but since the air born Naruto crashed back to earth with a resounding 'poof' Hokuto settled for the latter. The girl's gaze soon settled on the remaining blond as he began to stir.

"Uhhh…" Naruto groaned as he attempted to pick himself up…

"Ehh!" Only to slip leaving a very good impression of himself in the ground below.

'Maybe I put a little too much spin on that Rasengan…'

While Naruto was busy making friends with the local terrain, he didn't notice as a certain brunette approached him cautiously.

"Hey… Naruto-san, are you ok?" Hokuto asked once she reached him, kneeling down for a closer look.

"Huh?" Naruto answered as he elevated himself into a sitting lotus position. "Oh, it's you Hokuto." He grinned foxily, once he saw who it was. "I'm super awesome-'ttebayo." He then pumped his fist into the air to prove his point, only to lower it slowly with a slight grimace on his face.

"Ooow… ahaha… Alright maybe not so super." Naruto grunted in obvious pain, as the girl giggled softly much to his dismay.

"What?" Naruto deadpanned.

"Umm… nothing!" She countered still smiling.

Naruto smiled back with uncertainly. 'Why are girls so weird?'

"So… do you think everyone is alright?" The blonde asked, trying to relieve the awkwardness that was starting to settle in between them. Hokuto nodded slowly as she pointed over her shoulder, to the medical ninjas who had just arrived a few moments earlier.

"I believe everyone will be fine, the Hidden Star has some of the best medics." Yet despite her reassuring words she began to frown. "Even so… Mizura not so su- I mean I know they'll be able to heal his wound and all but as for the rest of his body… his condition, I-"

Naruto urged his body forward to lay a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, once I go back and explain everything to the Hokage she'll find a way to help. I just know it!"

The girl smiled slightly at this but then frowned. "Thanks for that Naruto-san, but even with The Hidden Leaf's expertise it still doesn't seem very promising. "

Naruto frowned at his friend's change in demeanor, but tried once more. "I'm sure if anyone can help Mizura it's Tsunade-baachan."

At this the girl's eyes widened quite considerably, as her gaze met the blond before her. "Your Hokage is Tsunade-sama? Tsunade-sama, as in the legendary Sannin?" she asked.

Naruto gave an ear-splitting grin. "Yeah! I'm sure once we return to Konoha-"

"Naruto-kun!" A voice pierced the conversation, effectively halting the blond's words.

"Heh? Oi, Bushy Brows!" The exuberant blonde shouted. "We're fine! How are the others?"

"They should be fine! Sumaru and Mizura are already undergoing treatment at the hospital! As for Neji and Tenten, they are currently being prepared to be transported as well!"

"Lee-san, you mean Sumaru is alright as well!?" Inquired Hokuto.

"That is correct, Hokuto-san! I am preparing to go to the hospital myself once my team is ready!"

"Ok! I just have one more question, Lee!"

"Ask away, my youthful rival!" Replied Lee, as he went into his 'nice guy' pose.

"Why the hell are we still yelling!?"

Fire ignited in the bowl-cut's eyes. "I thought this was a contest of youthful passion, Naruto-kun!"

"Ooh... k then!" Naruto, who by then had enough of the rant competition, turned his attention back to Hokuto.

"We should probably check on our friends in the hospital, you coming?" He asked as he held out a hand to help the girl up.

Taking his hand, Hokuto smiled brightly as he hauled her forward. "Right, I'll be right behind you." She said as she 'dusted' off her skirt; her eyes following Naruto's backside. 'I'll be right behind you alright…' With a flushed face she got up; following the color orange as she went.

And with that, Chapter 2 comes to a close. For some reason I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, I'm not entirely sure why though. ((Scratches Head)) That aside I wonder what the future holds…

Heh later...