Authors note: Here is a one shot not too long. hope you enjoy.
I do not own naruto
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Troubles as a child
6 year old Shikari felt that her dad had time for everyone else but her. She was starting to feel neglected, but she wouldn't show it because she didn't want to be labeled a crybaby by her mom.
"Daddy, can we train"
"Not today maybe tomorrow"
"Daddy, can we play Shogi"
"I already promised Shikadai that I'll play with him today"
"Daddy, can you play with me"
"I told Mirai that I was going to help her train"
"Can I go with you"
"Not this time"
"Why not, Dai is going"
"Well he is a little more stronger, Maybe tomorrow"
He never wanted to spend time with her, so when she asked him a question she hoped with anticipation that he would say yes
"Daddy, can you take me to the park, Pleaseeee"
"I'm sorry, I have to work late, maybe another day"
"Ok"
This was the last straw
She might have seemed calmed on the outside, but on the inside she was disappointed. She went in her room and laid on her and began crying to herself. As the day passed she never left her room, her pillow was soaking wet with tears.
"Maybe instead of crying, I should come up with a plan, but what can I do"
As she was thinking of a plan her mom stepped in
"Ri, dinner's ready, get washed up, then come down your dad and brother are already downstairs"
"Here I come"
When she walked into the kitchen, she took a seat next to her mom where she usually sat for dinner.
"Itadakimasu"
Everyone but Shikari began to eat.
"Why are you not eating" Temari looked concerned.
"And why are your eyes red"
"I just woke up, and I'm not hungry" Shikari said trying to find an excuse to leave the dinner table.
"Actually, I'm tired and I don't feel well, can I go back to my room" Hoping her mom would say yes, Temari put the back of her hand to her forehead.
"You don't have a fever, and if I didn't know any better I would think that you are trying to leave the table"
"Mom I'm finished can me and Dad go train now"
"Sure, Shikamaru only for and hour and Dai be careful"
"Ok"
While Temari was watching leave out the door, Shikari tried to make her escape.
"Where do you think you're going, finish your food"
"But Mommy"
"Finish, and now that they are gone do you want to tell me why you were crying"
"I wasn't"
"You were, I will not tolerate lying in this house. Do you understand me"
"I fell out of a tree and It hurt really bad"
"Why didn't you just say that"
Temari knew that she was lying because Shikari hadn't left the house that day and neither did she. She had overheard the conversation between Shikamaru and her daughter earlier that day and wondered if that had something to do with it. Shikari knew that her dad was a busy person and this conversation had often occurred, so Temari thought nothing of it.
So she let Shikari leave the table without eating
"Go lay down so you can feel better"
"Ok Mommy"
"I'm always here if you want to talk, and there are leftovers in the fridge if you decide that you're hungry"
"Thanks mom"
Later that night while the kids were sleeping, Temari and Shikamaru had just finished having intimate relations and now they were laying there hugged up together.
"What are you doing tomorrow"
"Work and then when I get off, I was going to train with Mirai."
"Maybe take Shikari, with you"
"She's still small ya know, I don't want her to get hurt"
"I understand"
oooooooooo In Shikari's room oooooooooo
She was lying in her bed thinking of a plan. It was already 2:00 in the morning and her brain had been working all night trying to come up with solutions
"Maybe I should just tell him, no that won't work"
"Maybe I umm, that won't work either"
"Ughhh"
Then something came to her mind
"Ahh ha, that will work"
Content with her situation, she quietly left her room and went into the kitchen. She grabbed the gallon of milk and drank the whole thing, knowing it would make her sick. She cut up and threw away the milk jug so her parents wouldn't find it. She then went back to her room waiting for the morning to come.
As the sun began to rise, Shikari began to feel the effects of her decision. She had the most painful stomachache, and she was freezing cold with the worst fever ever. Everyone besides her was already downstairs and she could hear the conversations
"Shika, I have to meet with Sakura and Ino, make sure the kids have everything they need before you leave. see you later"
"Bye Tem"
They kissed each other and Temari headed out the door.
Temari left and shikamaru sat across from his son who was playing his video game.
"So what's your plan for today bud"
"Me, Boruto, and Inojin was going to play our games today at the park, so I should get going"
"Well here is some money to eat, please don't get into trouble. I do not feel like hearing a lecture today"
"Thanks, and I promise I won't get into trouble"
Shikamaru didn't have to be at work until 9:30 and it was only 8:00. Naruto had just become the Hokage and him the Hokage's advisor. The job wasn't easy stacks of paperwork kept him stressed. Since Temari wasn't here it was the perfect time for him to relive his stress. He went into the back yard and began to smoke. By time it was 8:45 he had smoked half a pack not realizing it.
"She's still sleep, usually she would be up by now"
He walked up to Shikari's room, noticing she wasn't there, he began to worry until he heard a sound coming from the bathroom. He saw daughter vomiting into the trash can which made him worry.
"Ri, what's wrong"
"Nothing"
He put his hand up to her head and it turns out she had a fever
"Ri, you're burning up. Let's get you washed up and into some fresh clothes"
He ran some water in the tub and told her to get in. She obeyed, and while she bathe he made her some soup and tea.
She was finished with her bath, and began to walk downstairs until she heard his voice.
"you shouldn't be walking"
He scooped her up and brought her downstairs where he placed her on the couch.Then walked over to the phone.
"Hey Naruto I can't come in"
"But I need you shikamaru, there is tons of paperwork"
"If I could, I would but Shikari's sick"
"Ok, will you be back tomorrow"
"I hope so"
"See ya Shikamaru"
"Bye Naruto"
Because he was going to be home all day he might as well get comfortable, so he put his night clothes back on and took down his pony tail. He came and saw his daughter shivering.
"Daddy I'm cold"
"I can tell, Here you go"
Shikamaru sat next to his daughter, and draped the cover over them
"Better"
"Yes"
They sat there watching the Tv all morning and afternoon until he heard a knock on the door.
"Hey uncle Shikamaru"
"Hey Mirai, I meant to call you but we won't be able to train today, Shikari's sick"
"It's fine"
"Thanks for understanding"
As Shikari was hearing the conversation she heard how her father had canceled the practice, never had that happened. She didn't like the feeling of being sick, but she enjoyed having her father to herself.
As night came Shikari was no longer sick, but continued to pretend because she didn't want her father to leave her side.
The front door opened and Temari saw Shikamaru and Shikari laughing and watching TV together.
"I heard you didn't go to work today"
"She was sick, so I stayed home"
"That was nice of you"
"I am her father after all"
"I know, Ri how do you feel"
"My stomach still hurt"
"How about I make you some soup"
"Ok mommy"
As Temari went into the kitchen, Shikamaru put his hand to her head.
"Your fever seemed to go down"
"But, my stomach still hurt"
"I know hopefully it'll be better by tomorrow"
Temari and Shikamaru put the kids to sleep and went to sleep themselves.Shikari repeated her actions from last night and the day played out the same, she did again the next night and then her parents began to worry.
"Shikari, come on."
"Where are we going"
"To a place"
"Ok"
Shikamaru knew how much she hated the doctor so she made sure not to tell her.
"Daddy this is the hospital, I don't want to go"
"Please, If you go I'll buy you Whatever you want"
"I don't want anything"
Shikamaru knew she wasn't going to budge, so he picked her up.She began to fidget in his arms, but it was useless seeing how strong he was compared to her.
"Hey Ino"
"Shikamaru, Shikari. You don't look to well so I'm going to assume that you're here for a check up. Follow me"
They followed her into the room and she had to take a blood sample from Shikari which wasn't easy, due to the fact she hated needles and wouldn't stay still.
While the waited for the results Shikari feel asleep and Ino came into the room with the results.
"Why is she sick"
"Well there was high levels of galactose in her system, you guys know she can't have certain foods"
"We know the foods-"
As Shikamaru was talking he noticed that they were running out of milk fast for the past few days, and he finally realized that it was his daughter who was making herself sick.
"Thanks Ino"
"No problem"
He grabbed Shikari and began to head home.
He waited for Shikari to wake up so they can talk which took about 2 hours.
"Hey, you finally woke up"
"Yea"
"So do you have something to tell me"
"No"
"Why have you been sick"
"I don't know, that's why we went to the hospital"
"Shikari"
She knew he was serious, he rarely used her full name and he rarely shouted. He knew the truth and It was point of her to continue to hide it.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do it" after that she couldn't hold back the tears and she began crying.
"So why did you do it"
"Because you never have time for me, and you prefer the be with Mirai and Dai"
"I didn't know you felt that way" Shikamaru walked over and hugged his daughter, tight.
"And I'm sorry, Is there anyway I can make it up to you"
Instead of a response, Shikamaru felt Shikari's smile on his chest and heard a chuckle.
"What's so funny"
"Your beard tickles"
"I see you're feeling better, so what do you want to do"
"Train, just me and you. I want to learn how to throw kunai with my shadows"
"Maybe we should start smaller, how about shadow possession jutsu"
"Cool"
"I'm glad you think it's cool"