Chapter 84 A Royal Wedding Part 1

Sakura partly asleep, she just didn't want to move the bed was too warm and she was too tired. Suddenly she felt a hand brush over her face before running down her neck. She smiled without even opening her eyes as felt Naruto's hand glide down her neck before brushing over her shoulder. For a brief moment he broke contact before his hand returned only this time it was running down her side before suddenly moving to the top of her breast.

"Someone is frisky this morning." moaned Sakura as she opened her deep green eyes and looked straight up into Naruto's blue eyes.

"Well it's hard not to be when I have a beautiful vixen sleeping beside me." Answered Naruto as Sakura lifted her hand and placed it on Naruto's check she stroke him before reaching behind head and pulling him down to her lips. Naruto moved so that he was on top of her as they prepared to go beyond a kiss and a touch however they were interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Naruto, Sakura breakfast." yelled Adria's voice on the door as Naruto and Sakura looked at each other with disappointment in their faces before Naruto rolled over so he lied beside his future mate.

"Sometimes the tradition that we live with my parent's sucks." stated Naruto

"It gets in the way from time to time, but the cooking is great." laughed Sakura knowing her cooking skills were embarrassing bad. She slowly left the bed and headed up the stairs to where the rest of the Namikaze pack was just about to sit down for breakfast. She moved toward her chair just as a plate full of pancakes was placed in front of her.

"Thanks Kushina." said Sakura as Kushina Namikaze nodded her head before walking off to get another plateful of food for her oldest son who had just came up.

"So what time do we leave?" asked Adria

"I don't understand why you're so excited to see this mating ceremony. It isn't like she is going to be our ruler." responded Seth as he used his knife to cut off a large piece of pancakes which he quickly shoved into his mouth.

"Still a royal mating ceremony is once in a life time event yet alone one that is for a King." Explained Adria as she reached across the table and grabbed the paper which her father had been reading. Covering almost the entire front page of the paper was a giant image of Hinata talking with an older tiger while everyone watched under the heading were the words "The Peoples Queen" "I mean everyone is talking about it."

"I still find it funny that Hinata is acting like that." laughed Naruto "I mean I remember when she could hardly say a word without fainting."

"That was partly because she had a crush on you." explained Sakura

"Still she was very quiet." added Naruto

"People change." explained Minato as he looked up at the clock "Looks like we have about an hour before we have to leave."

"Great two weeks in the feline kingdom is just what I am looking forward to it." answered Seth as he rolled his eyes.

"It's only really a week while we wait for the grand tournament to start." explained Naruto knowing that almost everyone who was going for the wedding was going to be staying in the capital for the week before the start of the grand tournament which both Naruto and Sakura would be competing in. Naruto on the male side of the tournament and Sakura in the female side "That will be fun."

"Well we may actually have a chance to win since you're a twelve tails." said Seth "No demon fox has ever gotten above 4th place, the wolves and the cats always dominate."

"Any idea who you two be facing?" asked Adria

"All those taking part in the tournament are hidden until the selection ceremony on the opening day of the tournament. It's even harder to guess this time around since all those in it have to be former humans." explained Seth as Naruto simply smiled, he knew that his little brother knew almost every detail about the tournament, the news paper reports on who was likely to take part was pretty much the only thing he would read for enjoyment. Naruto couldn't remember how many times he had come up late at night for a drink only find his brother watching the old videos of tournament past. "However the heavy favorites for the races for this year are Itachi Uchiha for the panthers, Gaara for the lions, Yahiko for the Tigers, Sasuke for the snakes and you for us."

"What about the bears, wolves and horses?" asked Naruto "Don't they matter?"

"Or better yet the female side of the tournament?" inquired Adria as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Well the wolves are known to keep things hidden until the last moment and the horse and bears traditionally are the worst coming in last and second to last every year." explained Seth "As for the female side of the tournament they tend not to report that as much. There isn't as much as much interest in them."

Minato had to fight back a laugh as he watched his wife, future daughter-in-law and daughter roll their eyes almost at the same time.

"We better hurry up." said Minato "We have to get settled in before we attend the reception dinner."

The sun wasn't even up in the demon ape country as a bang rang out, followed by another bang and another. The last bang rang out as a metal brass case shot out of the side of the gun before hitting the ground with a thud. Kakashi pulled back on the slide allowing him to put in five more shells casings. As he placed the brass shells into the weapon which Dr. Winters called a sniper rifle? He was currently on the bottom level of a three level structure which long ago was used as the indoor target range for ape military. The building went on for over a two miles with targets at every range.

"So this is where you disappeared too." said Shizune as she walked up to Kakashi.

"Thought I would try out some of these weapons." explained Kakashi as he looked at the nearby table which was covered with all the different types of weapons which the demon ape military had used long ago. Kakashi stood up and walked over to the table before picking up one of the shell casings "Hard to imagine that we never thought of making a weapon that sends small metal projectile down range propelled by a small explosive charge."

"Well we didn't.' said Shizune

"I mean with these things we could have likely stopped the demons in their tracks." stated Kakashi as he picked up a handgun "I this simple looking weapon fires seven shots one shot every time you pull the tiger. It takes less than a minute to reload and all one has to do is point and pull the trigger and those on the other end dies. It doesn't take years of training like a it does to become a jonnin or a lot of chakra anyone can do it. If we had these when the Leaf fell we could of put a weapon in everyone's hands and we would have won."

"Looks that way." added Shizune

"I mean I shouldn't admire these weapons as much as I do, since these weapons pretty much end the need of a ninja core which I detected my life to." explained Kakashi as he took a deep breath "If we choice to become demons we won't be ninjas anymore and if we choice to make this land our home then we will use these weapons, so we won't be ninjas anymore. No matter what happens with this vote the age of ninjas is over."

"My mother once told me that everything that has a beginning also has an end." repeated Shizune as tears formed in her eyes "I just…just never thought that I see the end of the ninja way."

"I never asked how is Neji and Tenten?" asked Kakashi

"Fine, Tenten had a little girl last night." Added Shizune "It was amazing she lived though months on the run while being pregnant and the baby was perfectly health, it was if she had medical treatment the entire time."

"What did they name her?" asked Kakashi

"Kanti." answered Shizune

"Nice name." said Kakashi as he prepared to ask what had to be asked "I assume you heard about Lady Tsunade?"

Shizune nodded her head; since they had arrived at the demon ape city they had gained access to the TV broadcasts from the different demon nations. The other day it was announced to the world that an experimental technique allowed for births of two demons. The technique that was used could allow some of the pure demons who were currently infertile to have kids. The images of Lady Tsunade and Jiriaya as foxes with two sleeping kits were broadcasted all over the demon world.

"On some levels it makes me sick seeing what Lady Tsunade has become." Answered Shizune "But on other levels I know she is now happy."

"How do you know that?" asked Kakashi

"Sometimes when Tsunade got drunk, she would talk about how she felt she had wasted her life." Explained Shizune as Kakashi blinked "Over empty bottles of shake she would say how she had either lost or had pushed away pretty much everyone she loved."

"She didn't do that to you." Said Kakashi

"No, because she saw me as almost like a younger sister or maybe a daughter since I was living with my uncle when he died." explained Shizune as she remembered how Tsunade had come to her and told her that her only living family member Dan Kato who was Tsunade long term boyfriend. "After Uncle Dan died she took me in, I was just a 14 year old kid she became like my mother. She raised me and trained me but I know on some level she wanted children of her own with someone she could love in a way beyond that as a mother or a grandmother."

"And now she has that but as a demon." stated Kakashi

"Ya, kind of makes me wonder what I am missing." said Shizune as she leaned up again a metal railing. "I mean I don't want to be like Lady Tsunade, crying over lost love and chances over a half empty bottle of shake. I mean I am 36 years old and because of the demons I lost almost everything and I have to start over."

"I know what you mean. I am pretty much in the same boat as you" Answered Kakashi as he leaned against a railing across from Shizune

"Pretty much?" asked Shizune wondering how he was different then her.

"I am 37." answered Kakashi as Shizune laughed a bit.

"So how do you plan to vote?" asked Shizune knowing that the vote that would decide their fate was just over a week away.

"I honestly don't know." answered Kakashi "I mean on one hand I don't want to be a demon but on the other hand most of students and my sensei are all demon foxes I would love to spend time with them."

"Same here." replied Shizune "I guess the one good thing is that we finally have control over our fate."

"Ah there you are." Said a new voice as Dr. Winters walked up to them.

"What do you want doctor?" asked Kakashi

"I have thought of a way which may save some of the lives that are heading to attack that lion outpost but I need your help." Explained Dr. Winters

"Are you going to finally give them firearms so that they can stand a chance against the demons?" asked Shizune

"No, I will not spread arms. Only if they come here can they get those fire arms." explained Dr. Winters

Naruto, Sakura and the rest of the Namikaze pack were near the front of the rather large delegation which was coming to represent the demon fox nation. The block parties of earlier in the week had been cleaned up and now the city seamed to shin in the late morning sunlight. All the business which lined the main road between the large fortress where the transport seal was located where perfectly clean with flags hanging from every doorway and posters showing Gamba and Hinata in almost every single window. Around the base of every street light was either a red or a white rose bush, the red rose being one of the many symbols of the Royal family while the white rose was a symbol of the Hyuuga clan. They walked past street vendors who was selling memorable of the upcoming royal wedding.

"Wow they really are taking this seriously." said Seth as they walked past the vendors. The vendors were selling everything that could be possible related to the wedding to plates with Hinata and Gamba's face to biography books about the lives of King Gamba and Hinata.

"Hinata has a book?" asked Sakura as she walked over and picked up the book and began flipping through the pages.

"Yes, it tells the story of Lady Hinata before she becomes our Queen." answered the vender as Sakura stopped on the heading of one of the chapters.

"Naruto, they have an entire chapter about to you." Stated Sakura as Naruto walked up to her and looked over her shoulder.

"Naruto Uzumaki the love that never was to be." read Naruto

"If you want that book it's $40." answered the vender as Sakura quickly paid the man and walked away with the book.

"Why do I have a feeling you will be reading that for a while?" asked Naruto as he looked toward Sakura only to see her reading while she walked. Naruto shook his head he was always amazed how she could walk and read without hitting anyone or anything.

Elsewhere in the City Queen Mother Oda was walking down one of the long hallways which ran around the royal city. She would have an important role before, during and after the mating ceremony. While her son was away for the week with the new Queen she would be once again sitting on the throne as temporary ruler. It was more of a symbolic thing than anything else, her job was just to make sure everything went well and responds in case of a national event.

"Queen Oda." Stated a voice as she turned to face the former head of the royal guards and still life time member to the royal council, Vachan walking up to him.

"Queen Mother, my old friend." correct Oda

"You will always be my Queen." explained Vachan

"Old habits are hard to change but in just over a day there will be a new Queen sitting on the throne so you better get used to Queen Hinata." explained Oda as a sick look crossed Vachan face "I know you may dislike our new Queen, I used to share your feelings but she is doing almost everything right for the kingdom."

"She is destroying our traditions." growled Vachan

"How?" asked Oda as she looked into her old friend's eyes

"She leaves the palace when it isn't appropriate, she sleeps in the same bed as the King and she has the adultery to shake hands with the lower classes." explained Vachan

"And because she does those things the Royal pride is looking better than it has in generations." contradicted Oda "She is the fresh jolt of energy that is renewing the royal pride or haven't you noticed that since she arrived the media isn't attacking us as much as an old institution. I am not hearing the undertones in the government for removal of the royal family and the end of the line of kings. By bringing us down a little to make us more relatable to the people and changing some traditions she is saving this royal line, not destroying them."

"Still, when you take the throne again for the week you can put some checks on her." stated Vachan

"I have no planes to pass any decrees other than those of congratulating my son and our new Queen. Besides you know full well that anything I pass can be overturned by King Gamba unless it is passed by all the houses of government which will not happen. It is time for you to realize a new age has began." explained Oda as Vachan stopped in his tracks as she kept walking.

Hours later Hinata was standing in a receiving line welcoming everyone who was coming to the small rehearsal dinner party and by smaller it was a party of only around 250 invited guest. The private reception after the mating ceremony/Queen coronation would contain over 3000, that was nothing compared to the massive party located in the main square where up to 14 thousand could and would be partying. Then there were all the street parties and private house parties pretty much everyone in the entire nation would be partying.

"Thank you for coming." said Hinata to a member of the government which she had only meet once before in passing,

"I thank you for inviting me." said the tiger before moving down to shake hands with Gamba before moving to find his seat in the massive hall. Hinata closed her eyes for a moment wishing she could actually go out and enjoy the party.

"You look like your having a lot of fun." said a voice as Hinata opened her eyes to see Ino standing there right in front of Sai.

"It's great that you could come Ino." said Hinata as she hugged her old friend.

"No problem, Hinata wouldn't have missed this for the world." replied Ino "Tsunade sends her love and is so sorry that she and Jiriaya couldn't come. Young kits in all."

"That is fine." Answered Hinata as she looked down the line, there was a line of foxes which included Temari and Shikamaru but yet she didn't see her other friends including Naruto and Sakura.

"The Namikazes were delayed a bit." explained Ino

"They couldn't hold off a few hours?" asked Hinata

"No, Adria wanted to go and see the sights and it took longer than they thought." explained Ino "When you're done here, meet us at the bar. Since you can't have a bachelorette party we will just have to make do."

Hinata laughed a bit as a smile covered her face.

"I don't think I should get drunk on the night before my wedding." answered Hinata

"Who is talking about you, I am not getting married in the morning." laughed Ino as she moved toward the bar.

On the shores of the main island of the Land of water, thousands of ninja which made up the bulk of their entire ninja force were loading onto hundreds of transport ships. Standing watch over it all from on top of a small crane which had been used to unload cargo ships was the fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure, Mei Terumi.

"I am not sure about this attack, if we don't have the Leaf resistance to create a second attack front. Maybe we should cancel this attack?" advice Ao

"No." answered Mei Terumi "I don't believe that so called demon Ape that we have a spy in our mist."

"Even if they don't have a spy it is clear that they know that we are coming." stated Ao

"And we will use that against them." explained Mei Terumi as she watched the last of the lead transports be loaded not with ninjas but with high grade explosive.

Hours later the party was coming to an end as Sakura, Temari and Ino stood by one of the large bars which was located on one side of the reception hall.

"I will say this there is a great selection of drinks." said Ino as she held a green fruit cocktail in her hands. Temari had stopped drinking a while ago and Sakura had been sipping on the same glass of wine for over an hour.

"Kind of wish Hinata had more time to talk to us, I swear I have only talked to her two or three times since we got here." said Sakura as she noticed the crowed that still surrounded "We have to tell her about you know what."

"I already told Gaara, so if we don't get to tell her about what you and Naruto found it will be ok." added Temari

"How is Gaara by the way?" asked Ino

"Actually he is says he is enjoying not being Kazekage. As he said he doesn't have to worry about an entire village but most of almost no paperwork." Explained Temari as Sakura looked at the clock, it was almost midnight when the party would come to an end. Finally Hinata broke away from the large group and headed straight to her friends.

'Having fun Hinata?" asked Ino

"I need a drink." said Hinata as she turned to the bartender "Can I have a glass of red wine from the Kanti region?"

"Of course Lady Hinata." Said the bar tender as he rushed off to fill the order. He returned in a couple of moments with a glass of red wine which Hinata took. "Thank you."

"Already have a favorite wine?" asked Ino

"I always preferred wine over your fruity drinks." Laughed Hinata

"So any real problem?" asked Sakura

"No, just way too many people wanting to shake my hand." explained Hinata "Kind of wish the wedding could be smaller but this is a royal wedding."

"Nothing can be done about it." said Sakura "Hinata did you know you have a book about you?"

"I know. I think it only focus on my childhood and nothing more." said Hinata as she rolled her eyes a bit that someone had written an entire book about her "I heard they are already taking bets on when I will have a club and what gender it will be."

"Well that is what happens when you live a public life." said Temari

"Ino when is your wedding to Sai?" asked Hinata

"I was thinking next summer or so." answered Ino "Don't worry I will invite you, may even make you a bridesmaid."

"Ino, stop that she had to follow traditions and that means her bridesmaids have to be a lion, a Tiger and a Panther." added Sakura

"How about you Sakura?" asked Hinata

"Maybe around the same time." added Sakura as she looked around to make sure that no one was looking "Hinata I have to tell you something."

Sakura leaned forward and whispered what they had learned about the demon apes and the transformation agent. She also told her about their plan to end the war between the demons and the humans. Hinata eyes widened as she heard every word.

"All that is true?" asked Hinata

"Yes, sorry about telling you this before your wedding but you need to know." said Sakura

"No I like this." answered Hinata with a smile "I know their safe and I know that turning into a demon didn't do anything to my mind."

Suddenly the large bell rang meaning it was midnight.

"Well my friends looks like I have to head to the temple." said Hinata

"The temple?" asked Temari

"Tradition is that the night before the wedding all demon felines must go to a temple and spend hours in prayer and take a cleansing bath." explained Hinata "I will see you all in at the ceremony tomorrow."

I hope you liked this chapter. I plan to update one more time before the year is out but only one more time. I hope you liked this chapter; I have also posted clips of the two stories on my profile I am considering writing after I finish my current stories. If you want you can check them out. I thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Wilkins75