Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ Naruto's mission, Hanabi, and Temari ( Chapter 21 )

Naruto's mission, Hanabi and Temari

 

Waking up with a naked Hinata in his arms and his son sleeping in the spare room, Naruto didn't think life got any better than that. Leaning back and relaxing as Hinata nuzzled her head on his chest in happiness, Naruto tightened his hold on her pulling her closer to him as he dropped a kiss on the top of her head. Reveling in his new senses Naruto turned around to find out what he could hear. Broadening his awareness as he did so, he heard Hinata's soft breathing and the rhythmic beating of her heart. Sending his senses further he was able to hear the running of the fridge and the ticking of the clock in the kitchen. Soon his hearing made it to the room where Kitsune and Ramen were sleeping hearing the soft sounds that accompany waking up. Ramen by the sounds of it, would be waking up in a few minutes.

 

Bringing in his hearing to a normal level Naruto then brought about his sense of smell and found he smelt something odd. It wasn't just the smell of bodies or what they had did last night but it was a different smell all together and not an unpleasant one. Turning to Hinata he found that the smell was coming from her. Unsure of what it was but yet not repulsed by it, in fact it made him feel more protective of her for some reason, Naruto grabbed his scroll to see what his mission was.

 

Opening the chakra enforced seal Naruto gave a small laugh at what was written and thought it was going to be a lot of fun. It was definitely time for it to happen. Unwrapping himself from Hinata's arms Naruto quickly took a shower and dressed carefully in his ANBU uniform in the standard black and white. Grabbing his katana and trapping it to his waist Naruto then went to find Ramen, finding him in the kitchen eating a bowl of cereal at the table.

 

The conversation that had happened was a memorable one for Naruto. Once he had taken a seat in front of Ramen and started on his own bowl of cereal Ramen had asked “Daddy why are you dressed differently?”

 

“I'm going on a mission, so I have to wear my mission clothes, Ramen.” Naruto replied.

 

“Oh” Ramen said softly his eyes filling with tears “I'm sorry Daddy”

 

Naruto, unsure as to why Ramen was trying not to cry and apologizing, rose from his chair and leaned down so he was eye to eye with his son. He gave him a hug while asking “Why are you sorry Ramen? You did nothing wrong.”

 

Ramen started tearing up harder before saying “I must have, Daddy, if you're leaving again. Don't you want us around anymore?”

 

Naruto, realizing that Ramen thought that because he had a mission he wouldn't see him anymore, couldn't help but feel sad as he tightened his hug on Ramen before saying, “Ramen, I have a mission and, in fact I should be done by later tonight. Trust me, you have done nothing wrong. In fact, if I didn't have a mission I would be home with you and Mommy. You do know that right. Now that I have you here I will make sure nothing happens to you alright.”

 

“But Daddy” Ramen asked snuffling as he was trying to calm himself down “why don't we live with you or have a clan symbol like Shuri-Chan and Daiki? I like you tucking me into bed at night and reading me stories. Mommy does it too but she doesn't do, the voices like you do.”

 

“Well, Ramen, how about this, since my apartment is too small for a growing boy, when I get done from my mission we shall begin moving into our new house. With you, and me, and mommy, and Kitsune. How does that sound?”

 

“That sounds good daddy” Ramen said happily.

 

“Good! Now hurry up and eat your breakfast. We have to go and see Obaa-chan remember.” Naruto said getting back to his breakfast. While looking around his apartment, he thought, `maybe I should get some new furniture also'. Writing out a quick note to Hinata:

 

Hinata,

 

Didn't want to wake you up, you were sleeping so nicely. Gone out on a mission and taken Ramen to Obaa-chan for part of the day. Rest and relax and if you go shopping please pick out some new furniture because this stuff is on its last leg. I figured out what to get him for his birthday, and, I'll tell you later. See you then, and be prepared to move tonight, possibly.

Love,

Naruto

 

 

Locking up the house and taking Ramen and Kitsune with him to go and see Tsunade eager to get started on his mission. Naruto had finished dropping Ramen off with Tsunade before he began his mission jumping rooftop to rooftop in search of his `prey'.

 

Hinata had woken up feeling a little cold, not that she didn't have and blanket on but that she was alone in bed. Hearing no one else in the apartment she looked over at the alarm clock and seen it was nearly nine o'clock. She had not slept in that late in years. Realizing that Naruto was most likely at his mission and Ramen was with Tsunade, Hinata went to the bathroom to take a shower, thinking of the conversation with her sister last night.

 

Hanabi had shown up after Tsunade, left, after she was aware of whom the family `representative' was. Watching everyone who had come and gone, Hanabi was sure it was Neji who was delegated with the task, since the Hyuuga's were unaware of him no longer having the seal. It would have been Hanabi, who was the representative but they Hyuuga's did not know she was home yet.

 

When some Hyuuga's had come to check on her in the hospital, they threw a fit that Hanabi wasn't there. Tsunade had calmly told them, while wishing she could just punch out the lot of them, that Hanabi was on a mission, but they were allowed to look for the missing woman in the hospital if need be. She had even provided papers to prove the statement since Hanabi was an ANBU in-training and all that was required was a captain's signature. Luckily for Hanabi Tsunade's `son' was more than willing to `shove it to the Hyuuga's' as he put it after finding out how Hinata and Ramen were treated.

 

Hanabi had entered the club wearing her black Jounin pants and a form fitting black top with her Jounin jacket over the top. On top of her forehead was her leaf headband to cover the mark where a caged seal would have been located. Her hands were wrapped with bandages to ease the damage done to her hands by using the Gentle Fist style. Walking to where Naruto and Hinata were standing she had made herself known. Nodding to Naruto calling him Captain before turning to Hinata unsure what to do. Hinata had seen Hanabi and she appeared as cold as ever but before she could stop herself Hinata was giving Hanabi a hug.

 

Leading her over to an empty table, Hanabi had explained that when Hiro was born things had started to go downhill fast. Neji was no longer allowed in the Main House unless summoned. Two years ago he had moved out and had gotten his own apartment close to, yet not too close to the Hyuuga compound. Claiming that living on his own will help him with being in ANBU, because of his missions that even his family can't know about. Hiashi didn't even put up a big fight at this reasoning. He was already training his new heir.

 

Hiashi was, no longer really pushing Hanabi to be his heir and just about ignoring her, as he had Hinata. Luckily for Hanabi, though Neji still saw her as family. She had her friends. Hinata was surprised when Hanabi informed her that, yes; she had become friends with the `Konohamaru Corps.' Thinking to up the status of the Hyuuga's, Hiashi had tried to have an arranged marriage for Hanabi to Konohamaru, saying that since he was the Third's grandson he has a high chance of being the next Hokage.

 

Konohamaru and Hanabi were just friends, and even thought of each other as brother and sister, especially since he was engaged to Moegi, but being who they are they both decided to join ANBU. They were considered ANBU-in-training because they decided not to join and were not scouted. When Hiashi went as far as to try to order Hanabi to break up with her two best friends, she flat out refused. For the first time in her life she stood up to her father. Got the caged seal for it, and then was left to fend for herself.

 

The sisters spent part of the night reminiscing and catching up on what has been going on in their lives, when Hanabi got to meet Ramen for the first time. Hinata remembered with a smile that even the ice-princess Hanabi, couldn't help but smile at her son's happy nature. She even congratulated him on his placement in school and actually meant it. It seemed like Hanabi was finally starting to warm up to strangers and let them see the real her as opposed to the cold Hyuuga heir, that could rival what Hinata called Gaara's `un-nerving outsider nature'. He was the only one that Hinata knew who could rival her sister being unflinchingly cold, to strangers. In a way, Hinata figured her being an ex-heiress was one of the best things to happen to her, and had agreed to meet her and Kaede for lunch at one.

 

Getting dressed Hinata made her way to the kitchen and read Naruto's note, smiling at the thought that he wants her to pick out the furniture. Deciding that she had time to stop by the compound and say hi to Itachi and family, and maybe hire some Genin's to pack for them she left with a spring in her step only to run into Temari wearing last nights clothing with a glowing smile on her face. Seeing the glow on Temari's face that was sure to match her own all Hinata said was “I don't even want to know.”

 

Temari had a wonderful night at the party. She was finally getting married to the man she has loved for the longest time. After Shikamaru had proposed to her and she accepted they had decided to leave the party to `iron' out what issues they may have had. In other words Temari wanted answers on how they were going to be able to be together and how he finally got permission from Gaara.

 

Deciding to go to the park to watch the stars, they slowly made their way to `their' spot. When they had gotten a good viewing position to watch the constellations Temari lay down next to Shikamaru and began to watch the stars, trying to see if he would, volunteer the information she wanted or was she going to have to ask. Watching the stars for a few more minutes Temari finally broke down and asked “How did you get Gaara to change his mind?”

 

Shikamaru took a breath before saying “You held out longer then I thought you would before asking, but actually, I did nothing. I wasn't even sure you guys were in town for a change; Tsunade didn't say anything for once. Gaara showed up on my door step the other day with a little boy in tow. I'm sure you've met Ramen Uzumaki, correct? You can imagine my surprise when he showed up and was actually smiling. Scared me let me tell you. This is so troublesome was all I could think” Shikamaru said.

 

“There was your brother who I think tolerates me at best walking with a child who looks just like a mini-Naruto. Very troublesome, let me tell you. Ramen had challenged me to a game of goldfish and royally kicked my butt and when I figured out who his mother was I seriously thought he was cheating at first.

 

A few games later we went outside to play on the hill, or rather, Ramen ran, around playing tag with his fox when your brother came and sat down next to me. He said I had his permission to marry you on the condition that we have plenty of nieces and nephews for him to play with. I had figured out that Ramen was some sort of test of some sorts and I asked him about it. He said that if Ramen thought I was a good guy I couldn't be all bad, and that he thought I would be good with children. He told me he informed the Hokage that if she didn't make me the ambassador between Suna and Konoha then he would declare war on us. I think Tsunade knew what he was up to though, and knew that's about as close as Gaara gets to asking for something, because she readily agreed. So now we can marry and travel between the two villages making it so that we can see everyone.”

 

Temari looked at Shikamaru and smiled “I'm glad he will finally allow us to get married. I have to say Ramen brought out the best in him. Are you coming to his party on Monday?”

 

“This is troublesome” said Shikamaru “What do you get a kid that age? I got invited by Gaara and was also told he would take it as a slight against his family if I didn't go.”

 

“That sounds like Gaara” Temari said agreeing “You know how protective he is of his family, and, trust me he is even more so of Ramen and Hinata. He even threatened Naruto about hurting them, and we all know he is like a brother to him. Ramen's a smart kid you can always get him a game or a scroll of something. Or you can even teach him to play Shogi so next time you see him you can play.”

 

Silence had fallen between the couple for a few minutes as they continued watching the stars before Temari started smirking an evil smirk complete with a “hn, hn, hn”.

 

Hearing that sound Shikamaru knew that Temari was up to something “What is it?” he asked sitting up to look down at her.

 

Temari said “Well we could always start on those nieces and nephews my brother wants so bad.” She said with that evil grin.

 

With a small grin of his own, Shikamaru said “my troublesome woman” before taking her lips in a kiss.