A/N: This can be considered an extension to the previous chapter. Review! :)
Temari's eyes fluttered open as Shikamaru took her into his arms.
"Always knew you'd be my knight in shining armor," she murmured, her voice hoarse.
Shikamaru snorted. Even in this state, his wife was troublesome enough to try to talk.
"I guess that would make you my princess," he replied.
He attempted a smirk but it disappeared when Temari began coughing out blood.
"So, how did a lazy knight like you get such a beautiful princess?" she asked softly.
"The same way a troublesome princess like you got such a brave knight," he retorted.
Temari smiled and held him tighter.