Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Life of a Kunoichi ❯ ~Letter and a Mission~ ( Chapter 16 )
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Chapter 16
~Letter and a Mission~
“Hey Haru! You got a letter from Suna.” Shikamaru came up to his girlfriend letter in hand. Smiling she took the letter and opened it immediately.
Hey Sis,
I hope things are well with you, it's been months since I last saw you! Temari sends her love, she's peering over my shoulder as I write this. Ryu's currently on a mission with Kira, I hope that's going well. Kira has a new girlfriend, of the week, LOL. Well I feel and look as big as Suna! I can't believe I'm almost done with this, just a few more weeks. Kankuro wants a girl, um NO! I want a boy.*crying* I miss you. I know the missions your Hokage has you going on keeps you busy, so time must be flying by for you. The only missions I've been on is helping Gaara file, KAMI HELP ME!! I think I'm going to go insane if I don't get to train or hit something, other than Kankuro. TeeHee, he really has been patient with me, even at 3 a.m. Well enough about me I know I'm rambling, but I need to hear from you so write me, or visit or something. Well everyone sends their love to you and Shika. Luv you sis always and stay out of trouble…..one of us has to. *smiles*
Nixey
Haru folded the letter and put it into her pouch. Looking up at Shikamaru she smiled and took his hand. “Hey women, where we going?” Turning her head so her red hair hid part of her face, she looked back “I'm hungry.” Shaking his head Shikamaru allowed her to pull him to their destination. Upon arriving at their teams favorite BBQ place, Haru looked around and found their Sensai. “Asuma-sensai!” she gleefully shouted out. Turning in his seat so he could see his two students approach, he waved to them. Sitting down in the booth across from their sensai they reached right into the food in the center. “Hey now, who said that was for you?” Asuma joked. “This is great! I was starving!” Haru spoke through bites. “So sensai, I heard we have another mission.” Sitting back Asuma sighed, “yeah an escort mission.” Shikamaru quirked an eyebrow, “you sound worried. Is it someone important?” Looking at Shikamaru, “yeah a prince. We have to escort him back to the mountains. Apparently his life is in danger and his guards want extra protection.” It was Shikamaru's turn to sit back, “who all are we taking?” “us three and Choji.” Haru silently finished eating and smiled, “well this shouldn't be hard.”
(Kiyoshi - quiet) Princes' name
Haru stared at the sight before her, there were about ten armed men, *the princes' guards, I guess* a huge carriage, two other carriages that apparently held goods of some sort. “Wow. That's a lot of stuff.” Haru walked up to the carriage and was about to walk past when the door shot open and the price fell out, literally, right on top of Haru. Both falling to the ground in a pile of limbs, Haru pushed up on his chest and came face to face with the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. “Violet.” Struggling to get up the prince's face was a bright shade of red, “I'm so sorry about this. Please forgive.” Standing up he reached down to pull her up to her feet. Blushing herself she accepted, brushing off after wards. “it's ok.” She said as she smiled. Shaking his head he stood straight and extended his hand, “My name is Prince Kiyoshi.” “Yes, I know who you are. My name is Haru, I'm a konuchi from the hidden leaf, here to escort you home.” Shaking hands he smiled, “well I am pleased to be in the company of such a beauty as yourself.” Pulling her hand to his lips to lightly kiss the top, never taking his eyes away from her red ones. The moment was interrupted by some one clearing their throat. Turning to the noise Haru couldn't help the smile that crept over her features at the look of her boyfriends pissed expression. “Excuse me, but hands off!” Shikamaru tried politely to say, but failed, miserably. Pulling Haru behind his body he looked at the prince with mild interest, “we will be leaving shortly, please prepare yourself.” Turning he pulled Haru behind him, who meekly waved and gave a `I'm sorry' glance. “What the hell was that?!” Shikamaru asked the girl as soon as they were out of range of other ears. “What was what? He kissed my hand.” “I know he kissed your hand, I'm talking about the `look'.” Haru shook her head a little and shrugged her shoulders, “what look?” Sighing Shikamaru shook his head, “never mind. Asuma wants us up front.” Turning they both headed to the front of the caravan. “Alright Shikamaru and I will be up front. Haru you and Choji stay beside the carriage. I don't think we will run into trouble, but we need to be cautious any way.” “Right.” The three shinobi answered.
~3 hours later~
“Oh man I'm hungry.” Haru giggled at her teammates face as he srunched up his nose and clutched his stomach. “Choji, you ate before we left.” “I know, but I'm still hungry.” “Would you like an apple?” she asked. “Sure, I'd love one.” She reached into her pack and pulled one out tossing it over to him. *same ol Choji* Suddenly the caravan came to a hault, looking around and sensing her surroundings Haru pulled a kunai from her bag. Soon the caravan was surrounded by bandits. Quickly taking care of the bandits the caravan was once more on its way.
“Hey we're gonna make camp right over there.” Asuma pointed to the left, “it should be secluded enough.” He responded to his team over the radios. Soon the caravan was stopped and a fire was lit. the guards men were standing around talking amongst themselves. Haru was preparing the evening meal for her and her team. Walking over to the girl sitting on a fallen log, he proceeded to speak, “forgive me for earlier, I did not mean to get you in any trouble.” Haru smiled up at the prince, “you didn't, but thank you apology excepted.” Smiling the prince asked if he could sit, she nodded. “What are you cooking?” “Stew.” Leaning over he smelled the contents in the pot, “it smells delicious.” Smiling she thanked him. “You shouldn't glare like that, it might give you wrinkles.” Shikamaru rolled his eyes at his sensais' attempt at humor, “I'm not glaring.” Asuma smiled as he put a cigarette in his mouth, “oh really. It looks like you're glaring to me.” Sighing Shikamaru turned to head out of the camp, “hey where are you going?” Asuma called out. “To take the first watch.”
Glancing up into the night sky Shikamaru couldn't help but smile at the peacefulness of the night. “Hey.” A small voice called out. Turning his head to the beautiful sound he smiled and extended his hand to her, “hey.” He answered. Smiling she took his hand and sat down beside him, “here you go. There's no more Choji ate it all.” Smiling he excepted the dish Haru offered and pulled her close to him as he began to dig in, “hhummm.” He moaned his approval of the tasty dish she learned from her sister. “I think you have Phoenix beat on this one, yours is better.” Beaming at the praise she smiled and kissed his cheek, “thanks Shika, I'm glad you like it.” Laying her head on his shoulder she glanced out into the night sky, “it's so beautiful.” Reaching around he pulled her chin to look him in the eyes, “not as beautiful as you. I could watch you all day and never get tired of the view.” He said as he leaned the rest of the way and captured her lips in a searing kiss. “I love you Haru.” Squeezing his hand she smiled, “I love you too Shika.”
Haru soon finds herself leaning against a tree using the glow from the fire to write to her sister.
Hey Onee-chan,
I'm currently on a mission, so I had some spare time. ^_^ Well we're currently escorting a prince, Prince Kiyoshi, to the mountains. Sis he has the most beautiful violet eyes I have ever seen! I mean these are bright violet, you'd love em too. LOL Shika hates him. The first time we met he kissed my hand, well actually he fell on top of me, thank Kami Shika didn't see that! TeeHee I know your eyes are probably bugged out of your head at that statement. ^_^ He is quite a gentleman. Ok enough of that. I can't wait to be an aunt! I hope it's a boy too. Kiss Kankuro for me because I know you are running him ragged. Make sure Gaara doesn't work you too hard, filing can be dangerous! LOL I can't believe your doing office work. I thought you were working in the infirmary? What happened to that? Hug Temari for me and Ryu when he returns. I want to be there when you give birth, but the rate I'm going with these missions, I don't know if I will be. Well I love you and keep off your feet. Oh yeah I almost forgot, Sakura asked if she could throw you a baby shower?! O_O I know it scared me too. But I told her I'd ask you. Well love you.
Haru
~2 days into the mission~
“Are we there yet?” Haru teased her sensai. Smiling he joked, “NO! now stop asking or I'll turn this caravan around.” Laughing at his attempt at humor, again, she paused at his sudden stop. Holding his hand up so Shikamaru and Choji could see, he listened. Haru glanced around, but saw nothing, but she knew her sensai and stayed silent waiting for his instruction. Turning his head slowly to her he motioned that there were numerous ninja surrounding them. Nodding that she understood she pulled a couple of kunai from her bag. Shikamaru and Choji had already started to surround the carriage kunai pulled. Asuma vanished in a puff of smoke, leaving Haru up front to handle on her own. He knew she was capable. Soon she could see five ninja coming her way. Taking her stance she took out the first one with a hit to the gut. Using his falling body as leverage she jumped off and kicked the next one right in the side of the head. Dodging the blow swung her way, she countered with a punch and kick combo. Standing tall she took up her stance once more and smirked at the two left, “who's next?” Both charged at her and she easily disarmed and took them down. Glancing around she noticed that everyone was ok and still standing. Asuma appeared next to her once more, “I knew you could handle it.” He smiled. She placed her kunai back in her bag, “of course.” She beamed back. Soon the caravan was on its way once more.
Arriving at the Prince's home, Haru couldn't believe how huge the place was. It made the Kazekages' mansion look like a house. Entering through the gates the caravan came to a halt. One of the guards opened the door for the prince to exit. Stepping out the prince smiled and walked up to the group of leaf ninja, “thank you for getting me home safe and sound. Please allow me to show you my thanks, stay for the night before you return to your home.” Shikamaru shook his head, but Asuma accepted the offer. “What?!” Shikamaru yelled, “Sensai we don't need to stay the mission is over, let's head back while there is still some daylight.” Asuma smiled and place a hand on his shoulder, “we can stay and be back home even quicker if we have a good nights rest.” Sighing Shikamaru reluctantly agreed, *I have a feeling this is going to be troublesome* and followed his team inside.
A/N I know it's short…sorry.
Haru- WOW a whole chapter with me…I'm so happy!
Me- I'm glad cuz there's still more to come
Naruto- with me right? *gives pleading look*
Me- ummm well, I don't know yet still brewing ideas, maybe.
Naruto- >_< I'm so mad believe it!
Shikamaru- *sighs* next chapter up ASAP, what a drag. *lays on couch and goes to sleep*
Me and Temari- approach couch with fog horn
Haru- O_O oh boy *plugs ears*