The Power of Youth... and Love

(Getting right back into the swing of things, this is the start of act 3, where Hinata and Naruto go through some rather interesting changes as they get married and have their child. But, what could I possibly have up my sleeve? Well, I guess you’ll just have to find out)
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Chapter 11: Why is this walk taking so damn long?

Naruto was quite pleased with himself, the talk with Hiashi went smoothly, and he was glad that the 2 men could work out their differences. *You know, despite the fact that we almost beat each other to death,* Naruto thought, giggling a little to himself. Kiba and Shino were walking past him, and Kiba ran up, “Naruto, hey I need to talk to you,” Kiba said, and looked kind of guilty. Naruto stopped and cocked his head, grinning and knowing exactly what the Inuzuka boy was going to be saying. Kiba was trying to get the words out, but his Inuzuka blood made it hard for him to apologies, “look, I hope you and Hinata are happy…” “AND?!” Both Naruto and Shino chimed in tune, knowing that Kiba would eventually crack. “I’m sorry for being a dick,” Kiba said in a raspy, low, and very deep voice. “Apology accepted,” Naruto grinned, slowly walking away, but Shino grabbed his arm. “We actually wanted you to look at something for us,” Shino asked in a rather abrupt manner, but Naruto figured it wouldn’t take all that long, as he wanted to rest a bit, give his muscles time to rest after yesterday’s fight. “Sure, but I don’t wanna be too long, Hinata said something about inviting Ayame over to help her make some ramen,” Naruto was also quite hungry, ha hadn’t had anything since breakfast. “Yeah sure, we’ll get you home before curfew,” Kiba chuckled, making fun of the engaged man a little, and the 3 men made off for their destination.

“WELL, I THINK HINATA WOULD LIKE THIS!!” Kiba yelled at Shino, holding the very cute dog plushie, and Shino grumbled, “No, Hinata would like this one,” holding up the mobile that had several dragonflies dangling from it. “…Can I go now?” Naruto asked; his stomach rumbling from the lack of food. “HEY, IT’S YOUR KID TOO, YA JACKASS!” Kiba started yelling at Naruto, making him try to decide on the gift of his kid. “Why not get both?” He asked, being somewhat logical; he honestly didn’t care what people got the baby, and he knew Hinata would love just about anything people got them. “We wanted to get something for her as her teammates,” Shino said in a rather calm tone; trying to bring the conversation to a lower, calmer pace. “…The Mobile, only because I want to be the one to get stuffed dolls for the kid,” Naruto made his judgment, and a pretty pissed off Kiba put the plushie away. “Now, if you’ll excuse me,” Naruto said, running off for home; hoping to smell the sweet aroma of pork ramen. He hoped he’d be home soon, but fate has other plans for him.
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Naruto within smelling distance of his house, he could smell the noodles being cooked, and his jog turned into a sprint, until he ran into someone on accident, causing him to fall to the ground. “Ah Naruto, just who we wanted to see,” Kakashi said, grabbing his arm, “I want to take you out to get a few books I think you’d like, then Iruka’s going to take you out for ramen.” Iruka simply waved at him, and the Jounin picked Naruto up and carried him off, *Damnit, I was so close to home,* Naruto thought.

Naruto tried to struggle from the Jounin’s grip, somewhat pleading with the 2 ninja “really, I don’t read and Hinata’s making ramen, now let me go,” Naruto started to flail, but Kakashi handed him a book simply named ‘Icha Icha Chaos- By Hakate Kakashi.’ “Oh, you finally got it out,” Naruto looked at the book; Jiraiya left the rights to making the story in the sole custody of the #1 fan of his books, Kakashi, and now his first book (fifth in the actual series) was finally published. Naruto looked at the cover and smiled, remembering his former teacher a little, “I figured you could have the first copy Naruto,” Kakashi smiled through his mask. “And if you’re really having ramen at home, I’ll let you go be with your fiancée,” Iruka smiled, but Naruto was already running off for home. Iruka looked kind of shocked, but Kakashi giggled, “He must be hungry.”
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Naruto almost decided to use the Chakra Gates just to get home, but he was so close now, he could actually see Ayame and Hinata getting the Pork and Vegetables ready from outside. *Now that’s what I’m talking about,* he thought, licking his lips with anticipation. He suddenly felt a chain wrap around his ankle, “Oh Naruto, Neji and I need you to come get something to bring home with you,” a very happy Ten-Ten said, dragging Naruto away by the chain. Naruto dug his hands into the ground, screaming one word all the way: “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!” Meanwhile inside of the house, Sakura looked up, “What was that?” Ino just sipped her tea, “Probably Kiba crying that he’s not getting any.”

“Look, we really don’t need this,” Naruto growled, looking at the empty picture books; it’s not that they didn’t need it, it was just he had been far too late as it was. “Well, take them anyways, Hinata will like them,” Ten-Ten sighed, handing him the books. Neji remained silent, knowing exactly how angry Naruto was. “FINE!” Naruto grabbed the books and shoved them in his bag, then bolted out of the door. “Wait! I have more stuff for you to take…” Ten-Ten was cut off by a well thrown shuriken, that missed the top of her head by only millimeters, it had a note attached reading ‘GOING TO EAT RAMEN AT HOME, STOP BUGGING ME!!.’ Ten-Ten realized what she had done, and looked kind of embarrassed; Neji however, being the quiet one he was, just took a sip of his tea, trying desperately to forget what had just happened.
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Naruto wasn’t happy when he saw that only Ayame and Hinata were the only ones at the Kitchen table when he opened the door, he was especially mad that his bowl of ramen was not steaming when he saw it at the table. Hinata looked rather upset; she had worked so hard to get this all prepared for him, so she was looking at him rather angrily. “Ok, first Kiba and Shino dragged me to get a present for our kid, then Kakashi dragged me to the book store so I could get the first copy of his book, and finally Ten-Ten dragged me back to her house and gave me picture books…. Believe me, I’m in the worst mood ever, not only did I let you down, but I haven’t had anything to eat since this morning before I went to the hospital.” He got on his knees, and looked into her soft velvet eyes, that were at least not glaring at him anymore. “I’m sorry I put you through all of this today, I know this meant a lot to you, but I will make up for it…Believe it!” As soon as he said those last 2 words, for some strange reason, Hinata just started laughing, and Naruto suddenly started to as well. “Why did you say ‘believe it’?” She just giggled, and Naruto shrugged. Hinata gave him a hug and told him that she wasn’t mad, but to make sure to tell everyone not to let him be late again. “Or what?” he asked, and she grinned, “Or I’m going to ‘Gentle Fist’ them into the ground.” She smiled with a cat like grin, and he laughed again, knowing she probably would after his talk with her father.
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(Ok, a quick {and rather funny} chapter about Naruto, it’s a classic plot, and will prepare you a little for the next ‘7 months’ of this story. Wanna know how, well, I guess you’re going to have to stay tuned.)