Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Shikamaru ❯ The start ( Chapter 1 )

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Ok, I only got two reviews, but I'm gonna go ahead with the story anyways....for now. So here it is,
 
Ja Ne

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Oh the endless monotony of it all. Sweet endless sky. Most definitely not troublesome. Nothing but endless beautiful sky with an occasional clouds.

'How long have you been here?'

"I don't know."

'Time is waisting here.'

"I don't care."

'Your life is slipping by you.'

"I know, I don't care, life is troublesome."

'Your killing you family line.'

"Not like I have much chance with the ladies anyways."

'Are you kidding, there are plenty of beautiful girls in this town, most of them you haven't even taken the time to look in the eye yet.'

"Pffft, girls, so damn troublesome."

'I know, but don't you want to have a family someday?'

"I don't know, never thought about it."

'Why are you even in the academy?'

"To protect the village."

'Why, what does it matter if you leave nothing behind?'

"Because it is important to me."

'Why, there is nothing here that isn't "troublesome" for you'

"I don't know, I just feel a need to protect it."

'Why, there is nothing to tie you here after all?'

"There is my clan."

'HEH, the dieing clan of the deer! At the rate it is going it won't last for more then another three, maybe four generations.'

"Really, why?"

'Look at yourself, your a prime example.'

"WHAT?"

'Most of the man see things exactly like you do, everything is to damn troublesome to them; it's gotten to the point where half of them don't marry, and some of those that do never have kids.'

"Wow, that seems rather extreme."

'It is, now what you gonna do about it?'

"What can I do?"

'Get off your scrony lazy ass and make something of yourself.'

"How?"

'Damn, do I gotta spell it out to you?'

"Yes, apparently."

'Well, there are quite a few options open to you, however, the least "troublesome" would be to stay in the academy, become great ninja, and boost your clan by having a large family. You most teach this family not to be as lazy as their predecessors.'

"Ok, I'll do it."

'Is that is? I thought I would have to hound you about this for months, if not years.'

"It surprises me too. Even with being the laziest one in the academy, this scares the shit out of me."

'Ok, I'm gonna get some rest, all this damn talking has weakened me. You need to get to class, or you'll be late. And all my scaring the shits outa ya will be for nothin.'

"Ok, see you tonight."

'Yeah, ja ne'

"Ja"

The walk to the academy was the some boring walk I've taken every week day since I started there; however, this time I probably won't be late. There are a lot more people in the halls then I thought there was in the whole academy. Most of them I've never met before. I went to my classroom and found my favorite seat, but then decided to put a little of my resolve into action and set down in the front row. Looking at the clock I realize that I have about twenty minutes before my class actually start.
 
“So, damn troublesome”, I sigh as I pull out my book from my bag and start doing my homework.
 
(Ten minutes later.)
 
“Oh, DAMN”, came a loud cry, “I thought I was gonna be fucking late, now I'm frickin' ten minutes early. Damn shithead clock, never keeps the damn time. Damn frog!”
 
I ignore the screaming and keep working, I'm almost done. This will be the first time I hand in a completed assignment on time. However, a few seconds later someone taps me on the shoulder.
 
“Excuse me, could I sit next to, its the only safe seat open.”
 
“So, Tro....sure, why not.”, I replied trying to smile.
 
“Thanks, it is dangerous to sit by fuckface over there, all the girls swarm him and start ganging up on the person next to him. Damn bitches.”, he replied in a surprisingly happy and well-meaning tone for what he was saying.
 
“That is interesting, who is he?”
 
“Damn, how big of a hole you been living in?”
 
“I don't keep up with people around me much, so damn troublesome.”
 
“I hear ya there, but shit, he's only the most popular guy in the whole damn town. It's getting to where nobody can get any love cause all the girls are crazy about him, excepts for Hinata-san over there, and maybe Naganaga-san.”, he said pointing to the two girls as he said their names.
 
“How do you know they don't?”
 
“Well, hinata-san clearly holds a torch for someone else, and Naganaga-san(1) seems to be more interested in you most of the time.”, he replied sitting down, putting his feet on the desk, and closing his eyes,“She's watching you now, probably wonderin' why the fuck your up front here instead of in the back where you usually are. So why are you?”
 
“Why am I what?”, I asked distractedly, my attention across the room.
 
“Up front.”
 
“Oh, I've decided to be less of a lazy ass, I'm trying to turn a new leaf.”
 
“Cool, just what I wanted to here.”, he says in a half whisper.”
 
I wanted to ask him what he meant by that, but Iruka-sensei came in and class got started before I could, he didn't talk to me at all during class - just stayed quiet and did his work.
 
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What the fuck?
 
Damn, am I dreaming?
 
Is that who I think it is up front?
 
And why is he sitting with him, nobody sits next to him. Most students would rather sit next to Naruto then him. What the hell are you up to?
 
“Glad to see you've joined the land of the living Shikimaru-san.”, I greet taken aback.
 
“Oi, sensei.”
 
“Talkative as ever I see. But you seem to have your work done for a change.”, smiling.
 
“Hai, It only took me about fifteen minutes.”
 
“Wow, let's see how you do with a little hard assignment, ok?”
 
“Hai sensei”, frown.
 
(After class)
 
The rest of the day went very smoothly, except for Naruto being a bit late. Condition normal with him. However, I was surprised with the jump in participation on the part of Shikimaru. He answered every question today. Would have been nice if he let someone else go. Or even raised his hand. But it was good that he was actually taking part in the class, even if it looked a bit hesitant at times. I knew he had a brain on him, but today performance was phenomenal, I even throw in about five questions most chuunin wouldn't know the answers to. He nailed them. What's more, I think he knew I was testing him. Hokage-sama will be very pleased to hear this. But why has he been hiding this for so long? Better yet, why the sudden awakening of his interest?
 
“Alright class, good work today. I got a surprise for your homework over the weekend.”, followed by a torrid river of groans and huffs.
 
“Oi!!! Calm down, let me finish. All you'll have to do is finish anything you are missing from the whole year up to now - that you want credit for. Other then that your free.”, a river of cheers.
 
“Ok, before you leave, I need to see Shikimaru, Ranmyaku, and Naruto for a bit after class. The rest of you be safe over the weekend. Ja ne!!!”, a river of good-byes as they dash out, except for the three I named.
 
“Ok, Naruto your are missing a lot of assignment, I need you to get them done - you will have two weekends. Also, don't be late anymore, or I'll start marking you down. Even further then you already are. Understand?”
 
“Hai scarface-sensei, Ja!!!”, he replies before jumping out the window.
 
I mutter under my breath while smiling,”Damn hyper brat!!”.
 
“He doesn't mean any harm sensei”, Ranmyaku interjects as if half fact, half test.
 
“Huh? Oh, I know. His nicknames just get on my nerves sometimes.”
 
“Hai, but go light on him please? He has it rough.”
 
“I know, I'm sorry Ran-san, I know how this type of thing gets you down.”
 
“It's all good.”,smiling.
 
“You seem to have found a friend Ran?”
 
“Oh, yes, this is Shikimaru-san. He has finally decided to stop being a lazy-ass bastard, so I decided it was time we where friends.”
 
“Really, was that necessary? And what is it you need, sensei?”, Shikimaru asks.
 
“Yes, it was”, Ranmyaku replies smiling evilly.
 
“Just wondering why this sudden intrest in school?”
 
“Sorry Sensei, I consider that a private matter.”
 
“Ok”, I replied thrown off a bit,”How long have you two been hanging out?”
 
“We just met today.”
 
“Well, I hope you can be good friends, Ranmyaku could use one.”
 
“Hai, I think we can.”
 
“I know we can lazy-ass.”, Ranmyaku bursts out.
 
“Good, have a good weekend you two, be good.”
 
“Hai”, Shikimaru replies and start walking out.
 
“Yosh, ja ne Scarface-sensei!!”, Ran shoots then runs out dragging the much slower Shikimaru with him.
 
Well, that was interesting to say the least. Makes me wounder what is up ahead. Hokage here I come.
 
 
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Naganaga - Long or drawn out
Ranmyaku - Chaos