I DON'T OWN NARUTO.

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(Last chapter in 'Hokage No More)

A figure was approaching Suna. The person was cloaked in a tan hood and the rest of it covering her body. As the person came up to the gates of Suna, they were stopped by a guard.

"May I ask why you are here in Suna?" the man said as he looked at her papers of entrance.

"I'm here for Uzumaki Naruto." the person said.

"May I ask what business you have with him?" The man said.

"Family business."

(Currently)

Naruto sighed as he lay down on his bed in his room. Trying to find an irate Temari who wouldn't listen to you just made life even more complicated. He had searched everywhere. But she had been living in Suna for years, basically her whole life. How could he explain to her just what happened and why it happened? If she heard everything, then she had to have known about the clan and the mannerisms. It wasn't like he and Temari were even an official couple, they were just…good friends right? And friends let one another lean on one another…right? Friends spent time together. With just them together…Naruto knew that for a fact. Sometimes they even held…hands.

Naruto sighed again in frustration; maybe the truth was he didn't see her as a friend anymore. Maybe she was in his eyes someone who he could fully call his gi…

Naruto was about to finish his thoughts when an interruption in the form of a knock on the door was heard.

"Who is that?" Naruto asked himself in wonder at who could be possibly bothering him. Standing up to answer, he was greeted to the sight of Kankuro with a serious look on his face.

Naruto closed his eyes and decided to get what he had to say out first.

"Look, if it's about Temari, I didn't mean for her to find out about it like tha-…"

"Someone is in Gaara's office with information concerning your family." Kankuro said with a straight face.

Naruto's words caught in his throat and in a bright yellow flash he was out of the room, leaving Kankuro wondering how long he had attained the ability to do that.

(Kazekage's Office)

Gaara sat at his desk reading the scroll the cloaked person had given him once she had entered the office escorted by his she would have to set up an appointment to see him, but this was a bit too important to wait for. This was a lot to take in at the moment, and he had nothing to do with it so that was saying a lot about how important it was.

Suddenly, a flash literally interrupted his thoughts as Naruto entered the office through his window with a yellow bright flash, right above the seal that was planted in the…middle of his office? When did he do that? Gaara did not know, but found he didn't mind at all. Immediately looking for the person who had information concerning the Uzumaki or Namikaze name, Naruto looked to Gaara, who arched his neck to the person behind him.

The office was silent as Naruto looked at the person, identifying the person as a female, some strands of red hair leaking from her long tan colored hood. Then she spoke and Naruto knew she sounded familiar…

A little bit TOO familiar.

"Uzumaki Naruto… I've finally found you." She said. Her voice a mixture of nervousness and relief mixed with exhaustion and… concern?

"What is it that you have concerning my family?" Naruto said impatiently, he had a lot going on with Konoha and Temari, he had no time for stalling.

The lady said nothing, simply reaching into her cloak she removed a scroll and handed it to Naruto. Quickly skimming through the scroll, his eyes widened to epic proportions. With a shaky hand he put the scroll in his pocket and whispered.

"Cousins?"

The lady nodded.

Naruto slowly walked towards her unmoving figure. Putting his hands to the sides of her hood, he slowly removed it.

And peered deep into the eyes of Tayuya Uzumaki. Sister of the late Nagato Uzumaki. Kidnapped by Orochimaru during the second Shinobi war.

"We have much to discuss." She said seriously.

Naruto nodded.

In a bright flash the two were gone.

(Undisclosed Location- Deserts of Suna)

Temari sent another wind strike through the desert dunes, whipping up sand for miles in her anger.

For reasons unknown, she felt rage at the fact that Naruto was married. She wasn't sure why though, logically speaking, he was the sole clan heir of both the Uzumaki and Namikaze clan, he was elegable for the CRA plan both in Suna if he decided to stay or go back to Konoha, he was an eligible bachelor, and he knew the mannerisms of the clan Saaya was from.

But still, why did she storm out of the office? Why did she get so mad and frustrated at Naruto?

The answer was simple.

'You love him'

But what was she afraid of?

Rejection?

Humiliation?

What if he said no? What if he only seen her as a friend?

But…

Friends don't give friends necklaces that cost equaled three S-Ranked missions for their birthdays.

Friends don't share their entire life from childhood to now, including the responsibility of being a Jinchuuriki.

Friends don't spend so much time with one another between missions.
Temari dropped her fan.

Friends don't chase after friends for four hours…

But friends that wanted more did.

Friends that desired more did.

Friends that cared did.

Temari had her answer. She was just too afraid to notice.

But if there was anyone who should have been afraid. Afraid to love again, afraid to crave comfort and love… it would be Naruto.

And she ran from him.

She ran!

Temari turned around and grabbed her fan before rushing back to the Palace.

She had to find Naruto. She needed to make things right.

(Konoha)

Tsunade silently sipped her Sake at the revelation she had recently come across.

Orochimaru was even more treacherous and deceptive even in death.

Who would have ever known that not only was Nagato… who went by Pein, was Naruto's Cousin, but Tayuya, one of Orochimaru's Sound Five, was Nagato's lost relative. Making her Naruto's Cousin.

But now she was apparently making her way to Suna. To be united with her relative. Hopefully this will bring some comfort to Naruto's dark past.

Tsunade prepared herself for the coming Chunnin exams and the return of Naruto that would weigh so many things upon it.

Would he remain in Suna?

Would he stay in Konoha?

Tsunade honestly could not blame him if he wanted to remain in Suna, she had been sending letters back and forth with Gaara and he seemed to be enjoying life out there in Suna, taking missions and spending time with friends.

Tsunade smiled despite the situation. It had been a while since he let another girl in, after Hinata's death, all Naruto seemed to do was train himself into unconsciousness, wishing to be strong enough to prevent another casualty from someone he cared about.

It seemed Temari was good for healing his darkened heart.

Tsunade read the forms of the people who would be arriving from the other nations and nodded to herself.

This year's exams would be a sight to see.

(Suna- Subaku estate.)

Naruto sat on the balcony ledge with Tayuya sitting on a chair, the two looking out at the lowering of the sun as night made its way to the village.

Naruto told Tayuya about his life growing up, as they both delt a bit awkward as they once were enemies fighting against each other for different causes, and they now were both changed Shinobi with new found information at their disposal, t was expected for the two of them to be rather silent and nervous.

Finally, Tayuya decided it was her turn to discuss her life up until then.

"I was kidnapped by Orochimaru when I was six, apparently he had caught wind of my clan and our abilities, he put a seal on me, making me forget everything I knew but the seal was faulty at best, leaving me as a foul-mouthed violent female with Genjutsu abilities and a rather analytical mind. When I battle Shikamaru all those years back, Temari was the one who actually helped me, I was knocked unconscious. They left me for dead, which I can't be mad at the fact as I would have done the same in the situation. I was found by a traveling merchant who was on his way to Wave.I had no knowledge of my previous life, Who I was, who I represented, what I was able to do. The only thing I remembered was my name and my fighting abilities. It was there I came across your name, from there I had flashes of my memories. I eventually came to be taken care of by a family,as the merchant was leaving town and I wanted to remain in Wave until I could figure out who I was. It was watching a young boy train with Kunai and Shiruken, helping that boy and learning about who inspired him that I ended up in the home of those which I'm sure you would know rather well."

"Tazuna and his family?" Naruto asked in surprise.

Tayuya nodded an affirmation.

"I got a job at a flower shop while I tried to make sense as to why I had begun getting headaches at the name 'Uzumaki'. It was when news had spread of you saving the Kazekage that another vision occurred. It involved ruins in a land I had never seen in my life before , water surrounding everything and a spiral that you've had on your clothing since birth but didn't know why until recently. But I knew firstly I had to find out about why 'Uzumaki' was so important, leading me to find a way to get back into Orochimaru's bases to get the information I truly desired. When I heard of his death by Sasuke's hand, I wasted no time finding the bases and looking throughout each for information concerning the clan. It was the one nearest to Suna that I learned that I was indeed of Uzumaki blood and found out about my birth in Ame. My older brother was a man named Nagato, who you knew to be 'Pein.'"

Naruto nodded his head at that, he had heard it firsthand from Madara during their final battle.

Tayuya smiled.

"But he is no longer among the living. Leaving me to find you, which that in itself was merely luck that I heard you left Konoha for Suna. I went back to Wave after raiding Orochimaru's lands for the necessary info, among other things I accomplished. I was in Konoha for a… arrangement with the Hokage when I overheard some Chunin discussing your whereabouts, I swiftly made my way to Suna to find you. As we are the last known Uzumaki's on earth. But I have come here for another important fact. It is a very vital fact that we must go and find out on our own," Tayuya said seriously.

"What would that fact be?" asked Naruto seriously, anything hat had to do with his family, anything he had to do; he would go through with it.

Tayuya stood up and grabbed him by his shirt.

"We have to keep our clan alive Naruto, we need our clan to rise back to the prestiege and power it once was, in order to do that, we need to take a trip to Uzushiogakure and find out about our history. Then and only then can we know what not to do in the future, by learning of the past. I am trying to go to Uzushiogakure. I need you Naruto… you have to come with me," Said Tayuya seriously, looking into her eyes, Naruto found everything he needed to know she wasn't lying. She would go with or without him. She was that determined, that ready and that serious.

Naruto was silent at that; his decision had been made a long time ago. Removing her hands from his but holding onto them. Naruto smiled and nodded his head.

"I will go with you to Uzushiogakure. We will learn about our clan, then revive it."

Tayuya smiled a genuine smile before launching herself into his arms.

"Naruto." Said a voice. Naruto's head snapped as he looked towards the entrance to find a shocked Temari. Naruto instantly knew how she would react, and he wasn't looking forward to it. Quickly removing himself out of Tayuya's grasp, Naruto held his hands up in a hopefully placating gesture.

"DON'T LEAVE YET! I CAN EXPLAIN!"

To his surprise, Temari slowly and silently walked towards him with a resolve in his eyes.

"I don't care if she's your secret lover, I don't care if she's your wife, I don't care if she's your damn long lost cousin Naruto. I'VE HAD IT!" Temari barked as she came into his comfort zone and…

Smashed her lips into his with such velocity, he wouldn't be surprised if he and her lips were bleeding…

Naruto was dazed and lost in bliss, it was like she was putting chakra behind her kiss. Now, Naruto had his fair share of kisses, from Isaribi, from Villains who sucked his chakra out of him(which both disturbed but aroused him at the same time), From Tsunade, from Hinata and from…

Well let's not think about that one.

But this one… this one was amazing… he felt all of her emotions through it. Her pain, her desire, her lust, her envy, her jealousy… her…love…

Releasing her hold so she could breath, Temari hid her face in his clothes to hide from the embarrassment.

"I don't care who these people mean to you Naruto… I…" Temari began mumbling but Naruto's hearing heard her clear as day and his eyes widened as memories flowed through his head.

"I love you."

"I believe in you Naruto!"

"Change!"

"Peace!"

"You can do it!"

"I-I…have a-always l-loved you N-Naruto-Kun."

Naruto came back. Only to realize he had to answer.

So he did.

Pushing Temari away, he could see the surprise and hurt in her eyes,

But when he kissed her back, that all changed.

Tayuya sweatdropped at the entire scene, it was as if they had forgotten she was there.

Temari grabbed Naruto's shirt and added more intensity to the lip lock, Naruto grasped her hips before wrapping his left arm around her and leaning her back a bit, passion flowing through the other as the embrace got more sultry and more lustful… Naruto grabbed her shirt before…

"Ehh Uhm."

Suddenly remembering who was there and what was being discussed, Naruto's widened and he removed his lips and hands form Temari, the two panting in theire haste.

"I see you're well on your way to reviving your clan," Said Tayuya with amusement in her tone.

Naruto blushed heavily before introducing Temari.

"Temari, this is Tayuya, My cousin… We were talking about going to Uzushiogakure. To find out about our history.

"Then I will make it a mission. S-Class, you can leave whenever you desire, you will take Temari with you," Said a voice. Naruto whipped his head around to find Gaara leaning against the door, a smirk on his face at catching the two.

Temari stuttered and pointed her finger at Gaara in shock.

"Were…were you there that whole time?" Temari said.

Gaara nodded.

Naruto sweat dropped as Temari screeched and hit behind him.

"DO you accept the mission?" Gaara asked.

Naruto and Tayuya nodded, with Temari also nodding, though only Naruto felt her nod on his back.

"I, Uzumaki Naruto, Clan head of the Uzumaki and Namikaze clan, accept this mission to Uzushiogakure to find artifacts concerning my clan."

2011 IS A NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year if I didn't say it. I have decided to put some new chapter focuses towards the other stories… The Zanpakuto can't be the only thing on earth getting love no?

SO, Here is another chapter… uhm…If I can feel the ideas flow, then 'The Fox Get's Petted' should be up next. I hope you've enjoyed it. Sorry for the short length by the way, I'm trying to get back into the flow of this story… I'll get my ideas together and come correct next chapter.

Until next time…