CHAPTER RATING: M

Episode 16: Siren of the Sand, Part I: The New New Team 7

"As the only two remaining members of Team 7, you two will decide between your new teammates." Tsunade sat before Naruto and Hinata at her desk, her finger pointed at a list of eligible people who could fulfill the roles that were required. "For the Jounin position, your choices are: Hatake Kakashi…" Naruto flinched at the mention of his former mentor. "…Hyuuga Neji" Hinata's nerves tensed at the mention of a trusted protector and teacher. "…Or, Yamato."

Tsunade pointed to another list. "Your choices for the other Chuunin position." She stared at Naruto and raised an eyebrow with a mocking smirk. "…are Aburame Shino, Inuzuka Kiba, Akimichi Chouji, or Tenten."

Why doesn't Tenten have a family name? Weird. Naruto's mind wandered.

"So, choose your new teammates." Tsunade ordered with opened palms. Hinata answered for the pair:

"A-Actually, Hokage-sama, we were hoping to just let the team consist of Naruto-kun and Mysel-"

An interruption literally busted through the door of the Hokage's office. A man with red face paint and wildly styled hair burst through that door.

"Did somebody say a new team?!" Kiba's voice echoed through the room. He sat on top of his trusted companion, Akamaru. "We'll join!" he shouted again.

"What do you mean? 'We'll' join, you and who?" Tsunade asked in slight annoyance. A soft buzzing entered the room, followed by another man in a dark green jacket, his face barely visible, blocked by an extension of his shirt, and dark shades; the bug landed on his finger.

"Kiba, and I will join." Shino said quietly in his flat tone. Kiba dismounted from Akamaru's back, he walked up to Naruto and Hinata; with enthusiasm he placed each hand on Naruto's and Hinata's shoulder.

"What do you think?! How awesome is it that Team Kurenai is back together!" Naruto and Hinata smiled uneasily at the news. Tsunade waved her head.

"We can't do that." She asserted to them.

"Why not?!" Kiba shouted.

"Because it doesn't make sense." Tsunade began to explain. She pointed down at the list of eligible shinobi. "The standard team is made up of a Jounin, and three Chuunin; to have three Chuunin and a Genin…" She shot another mocking look at Naruto, who responded with an identical glace at her. "the operation will be too risky! There's a reason for this structure, because it works." Tsunade explained further.

"But we're one of the most compatible teams ever!" Kiba shouted as he brought his arms on the shoulders of Hinata and Shino. "We've been with each other since we were kids! And we all know each other!"

Shino pushed Kiba's arm off his shoulders. "Don't touch me." He approached the desk and stood in his stoic stance.

"Hokage-sama, Kiba's words are true, we are one of the closest friends and teams ever, and we've known each other for a long time. We know how we fight and none of us…" his gaze scanned over all three of them. "…would ever let the other down, no matter what." Shino lifted his hand and pointed at Naruto. "Besides, Ninja rank should not matter in any mission that concerns Naruto, even if he is still a Genin."

"Why not?" Tsunade asked.

"…Because, his rank may be that of a Genin, but his is the shinobi responsible for saving our entire village."

A/N: One of the stupidest things I've ever heard is from the 6th Naruto Movie: Road to Ninja, when Iruka tells Naruto that he "can't become a Jounin, even if he saved the entire village."

Honestly, how stupid is that reasoning?

So in this story: Forget about Ninja ranks. They're pointless.

Tsunade froze as she heard his well-reasoned, calm, and logical argument. He was right, by all means, Naruto should be a Jounin for what he had done, he had saved the village, something not even the highest ranking ninja could have done.

"Fine." She replied. "If anyone is suited to go on this mission, Naruto certainly is."

Kiba jumped for joy at her words. "So, it's settled then! The new team for this next mission will consist of us four!"

Naruto and Hinata smiled uneasily towards each other.

"Okay, now that that's out of the way, we'll give you all a quick mission briefing." Tsunade pushed over the papers on her table and revealed a map of the know world. She pointed to the Land of Wind. "This request comes from the Kazekage himself."

"Gaara? Gaara asked for this?" Naruto asked.

"He asked specifically for you, Naruto." Tsunade added. "The Kazekage and his council will reveal more details to you when you reach their village. The only information that we have is that the locals of the village have been hearing "strange noises" at night. Many residents have reported that their family members have gone missing. They have gone to call this phenomenon 'The Siren of the Sand.' But that is all we have now."

Tsunade waved her hand over the group. "That's it, you're all dismissed. Be careful out there."

The new Team 7 nodded and exited the room.

As the four shinobi exited the building, Naruto began to break from the group. He held his head quite low as he walked home. Hinata, Kiba, and Shino stood back, and began to reminisce about the missions that they had been though. Hinata looked past the edges of her eyes and watched Naruto walk away.

"So…Hinata, how does it feel to finally be on a team with Naruto?" Kiba abruptly brought up. Hinata felt a rush of blood to her face. "Isn't it what you always wanted?"

She nodded silently. Shino pushed Kiba back slightly.

"Kiba, take it easy." He stepped forward and placed a hand on Hinata's shoulder. "Hinata, we've been teammates for a long time, and we've been friends for an even longer time. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask us." He said with reassurance.

"Thank you, Shino-kun." She whispered to him.

"Isn't that right, Kiba?" he asked flatly.

"Of course!" Kiba replied.

"I-If that's the case, could you both do me a favor?" she asked.

"Anything." Shino replied.

Naruto sat on his bed, his lights lit the hallways and rooms of his home; regret and happiness raced through his mind at the news that he had heard in Tsunade's office.

On one hand, he had really wanted to be alone on a team with Hinata. On the other hand, he was unconditionally complimented as one of the strongest shinobi from one of his friends.

He stared blankly at the hardwood floor, a ring of his doorbell broke the trance he was in. he stood and opened the door to find Hinata looking into his eyes.

"H-Hinata? Is something wrong?" he asked.

"I just wanted to see you again." She said with a smile and a nod. "You seemed a little troubled when we left; I just wanted to check on you."

Naruto nodded and opened the door. She grabbed his hands and looked deeply into his eyes.

"Is something bothering you?" she asked softly.

He took a deep breath. "I really wanted us to be together on this mission; like you said, we wanted this new team to just be you and me."

"Naruto-kun…Don't worry about it. The least we can do is spend this night together." She reached up, brought him closer, and kissed him.

A/N: I said I felt "awkward" writing Chapter 14? Well, one thing I learned is that I need to be in the right mood to write with confidence, and as of this writing, I'm in the right mood…So, Chapter 10 make up scene-Go!

Their lips locked, and with a gentle tug, Hinata led Naruto to his bedroom. She turned around and sat him down onto his bed. Her hand reached up to his neck and took hold of his zipper; it began to descend, but was stopped.

"Wait, what about your family? What would they say?"

Hinata pulled the zipper down until it separated with a snap. "Don't worry." She assured him. "I've taken care of that."

"What do you mean?" He asked with a puzzled expression. Hinata moved closer to him, holding him closer, she looked into his eyes with confidence.

"I mean, you don't have to worry about it." Her soft lips connected with his once again. She could feel his mind and muscles relax with her words.

"…Okay." He whispered back to her, his black and orange jacket slid off his shoulders, and silently landed on his mattress.

"Relax, Naruto-kun. I'll take the lead tonight." Her lavender hoodie fell to the ground in mere seconds, yet it felt like hours to him. She passionately kissed him, and gently laid him down onto the bed while her hand moved up his left leg and took hold of the zipper that secured his pants.

She slowly pulled the zipper apart, her hovering right hand began to glow green. "This is something that I wanted to show you." She whispered into his ear. Hinata's hand rubbed against him. He felt her hand wrap around him, as the emerald hue brightened, Hinata could feel his erection growing in her hand.

Naruto's body felt something new. His hands were beginning to feel cold, and his core began to burn. His thoughts were interrupted by her firm grip around him. But he knew exactly what she was doing: redirecting his own blood circulation, but even he had to admit: the sensation was intoxicating.

The emerald aura dissipated into nothing. Naruto felt Hinata's soft hand begin to move, gently caressing him; she could hear him softly moaning in his brief attempts to catch his breath.

He nearly lost himself when he felt Hinata's mouth surround him. Slowly, she began to move, her tongue moved in a circular motion, slowly caressing him. Every motion she made sent ecstatic sensations throughout his body. He was gradually regaining control of his hands as the blood returned to them. A sensation that he had never known before overtook him, ecstasy emanating from his core combined with the returning warmth to his extremities overwhelmed him.

Hinata held Naruto softly in her mouth. Her tongue continued to stimulate him. She continued to move up and down, until she felt his climax in her mouth. When it came forth, Hinata paused and took him into her mouth entirely.

She raised her head, licked her lips, and stood up. Disrobing, she let her clothes float down to the floor. Naruto found her figure mesmerizing; her dark hair in contract to her flawless, pearl skin, her eyes shone like stars in the dim light.

She brought her hands against his chest and straddled herself above him. They both took in deep gasps for air when he entered her; vibrations of passionate ecstasy engulfed her when she took him in entirely once again. His throbbing member sent echos of carnal bliss through her entire being.

Naruto's eyes were closed as he felt Hinata take him in. He silently moaned her name through his short, desperate breaths. Hinata began to move her hips against his. Her movements grew shorter, and faster until she arched her back in a nerve-trembling climax; losing all strength in her muscles, Hinata's body fell on top of Naruto's. She wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly. She could still feel him inside her, still hard, and filled with life.

Through her deep gasps for air, she began to move her hips. Naruto's hands moved to her sides, Hinata let out a brief cry at the cold sensation that took hold of her body.

"D-Did I hurt you?" Naruto asked. Hinata did not respond, but only offered him a shake of her head. Naruto continued moving down her body, feeling all of her alluring curves. His hands wrapped themselves around her hips and began moving with them, encouraging her. Her movements became quicker and more intense.

"Hinata, I-" He cried out. Hinata lifted her hips higher, briefly breaking their connection. Just as quickly, when he came to climax, she swiftly descended and took him in entirely again.

Her muscles lost all sensation as she moved her lips and met Naruto's; wrapping her tongue against his, she felt him climax inside of her.

Her eyes met his once again, wordlessly, she rested her head on his shoulder, and he embraced her with her arms.

They both closed their eyes, and let their consciousness fade into the night.

Thank you, very much…for reading!