Angel's Touch

Artemis: *yawns and rolls around in the covers*

*Akamaru jumps on her and licks her face*

Artemis: ACK!! AKAMARU! OFF!! XP

Kiba: *walks in* Artemis-chan, wake up already!

Artemis: Nani? *pouts*

Lee: *rushes in and tackles her* Yosh! It is time to get up and greet the morning!!!

Artemis: *groans and hides under the blankets*

Lee: Artemis-chan! Wake up!!!

Kiba: She’s not the morning type, neh?

Neji: *walks in and surveys the scene* Artemis, its Christmas morning.

Artemis: PRESENTS!!! *shoots up out of bed, knocking Lee over in the process*

Lee: ACK! O.o

Kiba: *glares at Neji* show off…

Neji: *shrugs*

Artemis: *quickly pulls on some clothing, then bounces over to the sleeping bags beside her bed* SASUKE! SHINO! HINATA-CHAN! Wake up!

Sasuke: *grumbles and zips himself shut inside his sleeping bag*

Shino: *sits up with glasses on still and fights off Akamaru’s friendly attempts of greeting* …

Kiba: Dude…you really do wear those things all the time.

Shino: Whatever…get Akamaru off.

Kiba: Oops! Sorry. *grabs and drags Akamaru off everyone*

Hinata: *sits up and yawns* Morning. ^^

Artemis: SASUKE! Wake up! It’s Christmas morning. Presents! *attempts to unzip Sasuke’s sleeping bag*

Sasuke: Whoop-de-doo…lemme alone…

Artemis: *huffs* Where’s Naruto when you need him?

Kiba: He’s still kidnapped.

Everyone: Riggggghhhhttttt… Oo

Artemis: *sweatdrop* Well…I’m sure he’s having a fun Christmas with Haku. ^^

Sasuke: I’ll kill him! *pokes head out of sleeping bag* I wanted to spend Christmas with Naruto!

Neji: Me too… *sighs*

Sasuke: *glares*

Artemis: *grabs Sasuke around the neck and hauls him forcefully out of his sleeping bag* PRESENTS!!!

Sasuke: Ack! X-x

Lee: Presents!!! *bounces around as hyperly as Artemis*

Artemis: ALL RIGHT!! To the living room!! *strikes a Gai dynamic pose along with Lee*

Kiba: God help us all… -__-

God: Don’t look at me… *goes to hide*

Everyone: Oo

Artemis: Right…don’t ask. ^^

*Everyone heads into the living room, most of the hyper childish people gasping happily at the pile of presents around the tree*

Artemis: YIPPY!!!! *dives into the pile*

Sasuke: *tries to fix his bed head and goes to sit on the couch*

*the doorbell rings*

Artemis: Huh? Who’s that? *crawls out of the pile and goes to the door* GAARA! You’re off work!?!

Gaara: *nods and enters* Apparently, we’re closed for the day.

*Kakashi and Iruka poke their heads in*

Kakashi: We’re here to. ^^

Artemis: Morning and happy Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, etc…Kakashi-sensei! Iruka-sensei!

Iruka: You two, Artemis-chan. We brought cookies for everyone. *hands her a plate of decorated cookies*

Artemis: Yums!

Lee: Gaara-kun!! *glomps the red head*

Gaara: *sweatdrop*

Neji: Nice suit, panda boy.

Gaara: *glares at Neji, still dressed in his waiter clothing*

Lee: Do not laugh at Gaara-kun! He works with the youthful resolve that is to be admired and respected!

Kiba: I’m so glad I’m not the one Lee’s attached himself to. ^_^

Akamaru: *bark*

Gaara: *heads to the couch and sits down* Whatever…

Artemis: *sets down the cookies and plops onto the floor, nibbling on one*

Kakashi: Yes, well, onto the real business. Iruka-koi and I got presents for everyone! *hands out his presents*

*everyone looks suspiciously at their gifts and goes to open them*

Artemis: Weee!!! A Naruto fighting game for gamecube!! Thanks, Kakashi!!! *heart*

Hinata: *got a necklace* T-thank you…

Shino: *got a gift card* …

Kiba: *got earplugs* You really do understand me, Kakashi-sensei. ^^

Kakashi: I figured you’d need those more then me.

Artemis: *beats the crap repeatedly out of Sakura using Sasuke’s character in the game* Hee hee… ^__________^

Sasuke: Can I try that when you’re done?

Artemis: Sure! ^^

Gaara: Why did you give me a first aid kit?

Kakashi: *raises an eyebrow*

Gaara: Whatever…………...

Lee: *hugs his present of handbells* My grandest thanks, Kakashi-sensei!

Iruka: I’m surprised, Kakashi. These gifts are very toned down and thoughtful to be coming from you…

Kakashi: Well…I’m not a pervert 24/7. *huffs*

Sasuke: *turns deep red and stares in horror at his present*

Artemis: *peeps at it* Hold that thought, Iruka-sensei. Looky at what Kakashi gave Sasuke!! *holds up the book*

Iruka: HATAKE KAKASHI!!!!!

Kakashi: *fakes innocence* Now how did a copy of Icha Icha Paradise get in there?

Iruka: YOU. ARE……HE’S TO YOUNG FOR THAT!!

Kakashi: But I thought it would be good reference material.

Neji: FOR WHAT!?!?!

Sasuke: *continues to blush and fume*

Artemis: *pokes Sasuke* So…what’s really in that book?

Sasuke: WHAT MAKES YOU THINK I KNOW!?!?!!!!

Artemis: Eh-heh… ^^’

*the doorbell rings again*

Artemis: Eh? Dear god, I hope that’s not Sakura and Ino again. *goes to answer it* OH MY GOSH!!!!

Haku: Merry Christmas, Artemis-chan. *smiles sweetly*

Artemis: HAKU!!! *glomps him*

Sasuke: HAKU!? *jumps up with a kunai in hand* I’ll kill you, you bastard! Give Naruto back!!!

Artemis: Naruto? *looks all around Haku but doesn’t see him*

Haku: *smiles innocently* Sorry to come uninvited. But I brought a present for you and Sasuke-kun.

Sasuke and Artemis: Huh?

*Haku hands Artemis a small box, then pulls out a huge one from out of no where and shoves it into Sasuke’s arm*

Sasuke: ACK!! *falls back onto the couch, smothered by the box*

Artemis: *shakes her present* What is it? What is it? *opens it up and squeals* Eeee! A hunter/Anbu looking mask thingy!!! ^_______^

Haku: I’m pleased you like it.

Lee: *pokes at the large present* What is it, Sasuke-kun?

Hinata: *fiddles nervously with her shirt while looking at the present*

Sasuke: *sets the present on the ground and unties the large bow*

Naruto: *jumps out of the present and glomps Sasuke, wearing fox ears, footies, gloves, and two tails* HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

Artemis: Eeee!!! It’s a Naruto kitsune!!! XD

Sasuke: Naruto!! *hugs him tightly*

Naruto: *smiles happily, nuzzling Sasuke*

Neji: Naruto! You’re all right!

Naruto: Yep! Haku and I wanted to surprise everyone. ^^

Haku: *smile**smile**smile*

Artemis: Great! This is turning out to be a wonderful Christmas morning.

Lee: Artemis-chan! Now that everyone has gathered, let us begin the opening of the presents that await under the tree!!

Gaara: *lifts one up and over to Artemis using his sand*

Artemis: Hai! Thank you, Gaara and Lee. ^^ Hey…these presents have the reviews in em! Yippy!!!

Neji: Don’t tell me we’re doing that again…

Kakashi: *depressive sigh* I get the feeling I’m going to be sleeping on the couch again tonight. T-T

Kiba: What do you guys mean?

Shino: We went through this during Halloween.

Sasuke: *groans and rests his head in Naruto’s hair*

Naruto: YEAH! REVIEWS!!! =^_^=

Artemis: Stop whining you guys. Now…the first present is from CommGonn, one to Naruto and one to everyone. Ok…um…

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“Very nice once again :D
I loved the little white talking snow bunny ^_^
Question for Naruto: Would you rather have all the ramen in the world (and no Sasuke) or Sasuke for just one day with no Ramen ever again?

Also, general question: Who do you guys *points at Naruto and Co.* think is uke? o.o

Very nice once again”
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Haku: *holds up his bunny, mittens* Hear that, Mittens? ^^

Mittens: *holds up a sign that says ‘Help Me’*

Artemis: So, Naruto. What would you rather have?

Naruto: *pouts at the question* That question isn’t fair! If I choose ramen and no Sasuke, I get ramen forever. But if I choose Sasuke and no ramen, I get no ramen AND I don’t get Sasuke forever but rather just one day. *pouts*

Artemis: He does have a point. *pouts to*

Sasuke: *faintly blushes*

Neji: How about a third choice. Ramen and Neji forever… ^^

Sasuke: Give it up, snake bait.

Naruto: I want…I want………..I DON’T WANT TO LOSE EITHER!!! *breaks out into tears*

Artemis: ACK! No! Naruto, it’s just a hypothec question! Neither Sasuke nor the ramen are ever going away! I promise you, as an authoress!

Sasuke: It’s ok, Naruto. I’d never settle to have you just one day. I’d find a way back to you. *hugs*

Artemis and Kakashi: Aweeeee…

Naruto: Sasuke!! *hugs back*

Lee: AH! Love is a beautiful-

Neji: Can it, Lee. *sulks*

Artemis: Well. How about the second question. Who here is uke?

*silence fills the room, many shifting awkwardly in their seats*

Kakashi: *sighs* Well…it’s most obvious. My Iruka-koi-

Iruka: EXCUSE ME!?! *blush*

Kakashi: Lee, Kiba, Naruto, and Hinata.

Kiba: WAIT! WHAT!?! *blushes furiously* I am not uke!!

Shino: *calmly watches a few of his beetles scurry around his fingers*

Naruto: Yeah! I’m uke!!! What’s a uke?

Neji: Hey, Kakashi. You forgot to mention Sasuke.

Sasuke: THE FUCK! I’m not uke!

Kakashi: Well…he certainly is girly enough………

Sasuke: Excuse me? *glare*

Artemis: *rolls her eyes* Neji. Kakashi. Be nice.

Lee: May I ask why I am a uke?

Gaara: *faintly blushes*

Artemis: *giggles* I think Gaara’s more uke. =P

Everyone: Oo

Gaara: …

Kakashi: *takes a cookie and nibbles on it*

Haku: Artemis-chan…perhaps we should continue with the gifts?

Artemis: Yep. Better before Sasuke kills Neji.

Sasuke: *already cracking his knuckles*

Neji: *drawing out an explosive tag from his pocket*

Artemis: Down boys. Ok! Next present! It’s…from emoelmo…and it seems just to me. ^^

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“I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this story *glomps you* please keep this story going forevor and ever muahahahahahahahaha *que the evil music* please *makes erisistable puppy dog eyes* oh and i zabuzza in this story at all and are you going to add the byakugan.any ways even if those wont be in the story its still awesome.its like up there with like emerald isle,spiral falling,convicions,and some of those others I”

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Artemis: Err…well…^^ If you said you hope Zabuza’s in this, then…sadly he won’t be. But he won’t not be here either. You’ll see. Otherwise, thanks. As for the Byakugan…I’m not sure. Haven’t thought into that. ^^’

Neji: So the asshole gets his Sharingan, but I don’t get my Byakugen?

Sasuke: *snickers* Suffer, snake bait.

Artemis: Actually, aside from possession and your trained skill with onis, spirits, and some fighting…you don’t really have chakra abilities. But that won’t stay that way forever, Neji. You’re also a part of this plotline.

Neji: Oh. ^_^

Haku: My dear Zabuza… *smiles and hugs Mittens*

Naruto: Next present!!

Artemis: Yep! Next present is from XZanayu with another question for me.

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“I'm glad Sasuke figured out what was happening and got back on track and is on his way to save Naruto. One question though, how did the dog become big as a house when he's just normal sized? Hurry with the next chapter!!”
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Akamaru: *barks happily*

Mittens: Eeep! *hides behind Haku*

Artemis: *chuckles* That’s easily answered, XZanayu. Mittens is a rabbit and probably no higher then a lamp. Akamaru is the size of a large wolf. XD He’s humungous compared to little old Mittens.

Kiba: *pets Akamaru with a grin* He’s a little monster, ain’t ya? Good boy, Akamaru. ^^

Akamaru: *wags his tail with a whine*

Artemis: Hee hee…next present! This one is from Damp, however…um…*reads the present* Ooooooh boy. Plug Naruto’s ears, people.

Naruto: What!? Why!?!

Sasuke: *plugs Naruto’s ears*

Kakashi: I personally think it’ll do him better to hear whatever this is.

Iruka: You shut up. Don’t think I haven’t forgotten about Sasuke’s present.

Kakashi: *sweatdrop*

Artemis: Ok. Here it is!!

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“Oh wow...didn't see that coming (laughs) i was totally thwarted when i read it was Haku... i was like 'whoa...rewind!!' but anyway's i LOVE how the story is going...and the fight scene was just SOOO CUTE@!!(how can ppl beating the pupl out of each toher be a cute site) okay here r my QUESTION!!
1. Do we have to have a battle to the death to determine who is going to have the PRIVLIAGE of topping Naruto? *COVER PURE LITTLE NARUTO"S EARS!!*
2. Is little Naruto EVER going to understand what the word 'SEX' means?? cuz i was really curious...how in the last (conversation with the gang)every time something perverted or close to the word SEX everyone covered poor little Naruto's ears??
3. When will Naruto discover that Sasuke and Neji have FEELINGS for Naruto...more then just friendship for him??
last but not least
4. THIS ONE IS FOR SASUKE AND NEJI...GET A GRIP YOU TWO!! AND STOP TREATING NARUTO AS IF NARUTO WAS A 'THING' HE HAS A RIGHT TO SAYING WHO HE WANTS TO BEND OVER FOR!! (she has no shame) NOW STOP THE FIGHTING...AND STARTING MAKING NARUTO SWING TO YOUR SIDE...that way it will be easier to make Naruto bend over for you *huge grin is plastered over her face* (she really has no shame...i'm so sorry to say that i'm her brain...)”
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Kakashi: Well, you heard Damp! Let the blood and gore spill.

Sasuke: I’m above fighting that snake.

Neji: Oh really? Well I suppose that’s best, considering I’d win.

Sasuke: Hah! As if! *stands up, causing Naruto to fall out of his lap*

Naruto: ACK!!!

Neji: *stands up as well, locking glares with Sasuke*

Artemis: Eeep! Down boys!! Kakashi! Iruka!!!

Kakashi and Iruka: *sigh* And again…

*Kakashi grabs firm hold of Sasuke while Iruka pins down Neji*

Naruto: Uhh…what’s going on?

Kiba: Nothing, chibi.

Naruto: WHAT WAS THAT!?!

Artemis: *grabs and plugs up Naruto’s ears* The second question asks if Naruto understands sex. Yes, he does. He’s just too cute to tarnish him with some of the questions you people ask. ^^ As for question three, that’s all in the story line. So no answer for you yet. ^^ And the last question again to Sasuke and Neji…

Sasuke: S-Shut up, Damp! Naruto isn’t just a thing! He’s my angel, and to hell if I’ll let that snake bait put his filthy hand on him!!

Neji: My filthy hands? MINE? Ha! You’re the one with stained hands!!

Sasuke: *freezes for a moment, before his expression totally darkens* You…insufferable…bastard…

Artemis: That was cold, Neji! That was never Sasuke’s fault!

Naruto: *can’t hear*

Neji: ….sorry…I didn’t mean that. *looks guilty*

Kakashi: *lets Sasuke go* Come on now. It’s Christmas.

Iruka: Yes. You should both apologize and get along……at least for today.

Sasuke: Hmph….fine… *holds out a hand*

Neji: *sighs and shakes it with a nod*

Artemis: *lets Naruto go* Naruto, Sasuke needs a hug.

Naruto: Huh? OK! *hops over and hugs Sasuke*

Artemis: All right…next present before this gets sappy and angsty. ^^ The next present is from Nomme de Plume with a question to Kakashi.

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“that surprised the hell outta me! haku! who woulda thought? well, you obviously. lol

i'm sorry, but neji just needs to face facts. naruto is sasuke's, plain and simple. but, yeah, i liked this chapter very much ^.^

and a question, huh? um, kakashi: will you marry me? (i'll totally let you do iruka on the side) ^_____^”
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Artemis: Yes. I debated long about whether the Tengu would be Haku or an OC. I finally settled on Haku just to surprise people, play the story along, and also since I had Zabuza mentioned in the beginning…*shrugs* I don’t know. I’m glad I chose Haku anyways. ^^

Haku: *smiles happily*

Kakashi: And Nomme…you have been with this story from the start and reviewed often. However, do to complicated matters of the heart, couch, and genital security…I must decline your proposal.

Iruka: Yeah, you’d better. *glares warningly at Kakashi’s back*

Shino: Who was the uke again?

Kiba: *smirks* Apparantly, Iruka’s the one wearing the pants.

Kakashi: *pouts and glares at them* I know where you both live.

Kiba: O_O

Shino: *readjusts his glasses*

Artemis: *giggles* I’m afraid, ladies and gents, that Kakashi is pretty much already taken. ^^

Iruka: Damn right he is.

Lee: They’re bond is admirably strong!! ^^

Gaara: *sweatdrop*

Naruto: *grins and giggles*

Artemis: All right! Next question before Iruka has a hernia.

Iruka: *glares at her*

Artemis: *giggles* Ok! Next present is from Artume. No question, but a nice review!

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“thanks the goddess its not Sai...but Haku I atleat like him...adn I believe Sai is not in the anime but only thee manga...mmm I can't remember I'll re-watch it to see...because I've only seen him in the manga thats how I know about him...^^ but great chapter like always...and of course Lee is cool...cooler then Sasuke

Sasuke: O_o you so wish

Artume: No its true”
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Artemis: Thank you Artume! ^^

Lee: YEAH! I’m cool! ^^

Sasuke: Cooler then me, though? Pft…whatever.

Artemis: Now boys…hee hee. ^^

Kakashi: Seems after Neji and Sasuke’s death battle, a ‘who’s coolest’ battle has been called for. ^^

Naruto: I think Sasuke’s the coolest……next to me of course. *grins*

Sasuke: *chuckles and ruffles Naruto’s hair* Sure, sure…

Artemis: Ok! Our next present here is from Sama with another nice review. ^^

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“Well it is about a week before christmas! LOL but I loved your chappie!!! That was totally awesome just like the last one! Great plot so far! I LOVE IT! LOl. Update soon!”
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Artemis: Thank you so much. ^^ I’m glad you like my story. In fact, I’m glad everyone likes my story and plot. ^^ Ok! Next present is from Donedin with a question to Naruto! ^^

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“Thanks! Ya.. ok. So Sasuke is not dead but he has the ability that only dead should posess... right. I'll just let you explane that one when the time comes then LOL. And ya, Haku was quite OC but that's ok cause I love him. And a question... humm. How come Naruto doesn't know he is a saint beast? Shouldn't he know? Does he find out?! Ok, that's 3 questions but oh well. Can't wait for the next chapter!! ^_^”
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Artemis: Sorry about Haku being a bit oc. He has to for this story though. Sorry, sorry. ^^

Haku: *bows* Forgive me, Donedin-san.

Naruto: I’m a what?

Kakashi: Naruto will know in time when it becomes necessary to inform him. However, because he’s the most…temperamental of them all…we have to be gentle. ^^

Naruto: Nani? *blinks in confusion*

Iruka: Don’t worry, Naruto.

Sasuke: *nods* Just forget it. *smiles and pets Naruto’s hair*

Artemis: Now! For a present from S.Phantom with a review. ^^

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“I like this story! I'm amused that Sasuke is now practically a ninja again ^^ I figured that Sasuke got his ability to use chakra and his Sharingan from his near brush with death. But meh. Your story, your plot. I look forward to the next chapter!”
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Artemis: Yes, the ninja powers. When I started this story, I told myself that I wanted to do a story where Naruto is Sasuke’s guardian angel. I knew I wanted to bring characters from the anime in, using moments in the show to inspire events in my story for that new but reminiscent feel. And I wanted their ninja abilities. I didn’t want to lose that at all. After all, part of the whole Naruto anime is the ninja thing. It’s funny how…angels and demons have turned into the ‘ninjas’ of my world. XD Supernatural powers we often see explained by other means are displayed as simply ninjutsu and stuff. *laughs* I actually like it. ^^ So I found a window there when I had the powers expected of any angel/demon/magic involving storyline blend perfectly with the Naruto world ninja powers. I’m happy in the end how everything has worked the way I hoped.

And as for Sasuke’s abilities in themselves, that’s all for further explanation through the story. ^^ In the end though, I’m really happy and grateful to all you reviewers. You make me feel good about the story, offer up ideas, and bring a smile to my face. I wouldn’t have gotten this far in the story if not for all of you. ^^

Lee: Yes! Thank you, everyone!

Sasuke: Thank you.

Naruto: We love you!!! ^^

Artemis: ^^ Ok. Let’s continue or they might start to think this is the end. XD Next present is from ClosetEmo with questions for Naruto, Sasuke, Kiba, and Neji. ^^

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“Wow so the tengu was Haku I did not expect it to be him but im glad it is because I love Haku.Will Zabuza be in the story as well then?

I hope Haku does not meet the same tragic fate as he does in the anime and manga though so I hope you give him a nice ending like becoming Zabuza`s wife or something LOL

I love Sasuke`s and Neji`s fighting over Naruto does that Naruto know how lucky he is to have two hot guys fighting over him like that?

Okay and I have a few things to ask Naruto and co...

1.Naruto who would you like the most to kiss under the mistletoe?
2.Sasuke do you think Naruto would make a good wife?
3.Kiba you seem to be a big dog lover what do think about Shino`s bugs?
4.Neji when you looked at naked Naruto at the hotspring were you pleased with the size of Naruto`s errr ummm biceps?

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!”
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Everyone: Merry Christmas, ClosetEmo!! ^^

Artemis: Yes. I’m glad I was able to bring Haku in, though it was unexpected for me as well. And don’t worry. ^^ Haku won’t suffer a sad ending.

Haku: Thank you for your concern. ^^

Artemis: And Naruto is very lucky. ^^

Naruto: I am?

Sasuke: *smiles* Yes, you are. ^^

Kakashi: Now. Here’s a mistletoe. Who would you care to kiss, Naruto?

Naruto: Oooh! *grabs the mistletoe and holds it above Sasuke’s head* I wanna kiss Sasuke. ^^

Sasuke: *blush* You don’t need a mistletoe for that, dobe. *kisses him gently*

Naruto: =^_^=

Neji: *glares unhappily*

Artemis: Ooooh, Kiba! Shino! *grins evilly, holding the mistletoe above their heads*

Kiba: ACK! *flushes deeply*

Shino: *coughs softly* I’m…not a public affection sort.

Artemis: Awe… *pouts*

Lee: Gaara-kun! Would you grace me with your lips?

Gaara: …huh? *blinks*

Kiba: *leans over to whisper in Gaara’s ear* He means a kiss…

Gaara: Oh…um…*blush*

Artemis: EEEE!!! This is so cute!!! ^^

Sasuke: *parts from Naruto with a huge smile* Yes, Emo…I think Naruto would make a perfect wife.

Artemis: After all…Sasuke’s got the cleaning/cooking thing down…so Naruto has no worries. XD

Neji: Yeah…he’s a real woman.

Sasuke: *sticks his tongue out at Neji*

Artemis: You’re just sour cause you didn’t get a kiss.

Neji: *sulks unhappily*

Hinata: *bravely kisses Neji on the cheek, then looks away blushing and poking her fingers together*

Neji: Huh!? *completely shocked*

Artemis: EEEEEEEKKKK!!!! *dies from the cuteness*

Kakashi: Oh boy. There she goes…

Kiba: Um…she’ll be ok, right? I mean…we can’t exactly continue the story if she’s dead.

Sasuke: Don’t worry. She does this all the time.

Kiba: Ok…um…the third question was mine? Well…Shino’s bugs…um…as long as there are no fleas involved, I’m cool. ^^

Shino: No fleas, I promise.

Iruka: I’m sure Akamaru thanks you, Shino.

Kakashi: And the last question was to Neji. Well, Neji…did you like what you saw? *wags eyebrows*

Iruka: *smacks Kakashi*

Kakashi: Ouch! 9-9

Neji: *smirks* I definitely approve…

Sasuke: *pulls Naruto closer against him* You’re not getting any!

Naruto: What are we talking about, again? *pouts*

Artemis: I LIVE!!!!!

Kiba: Shit. Someone knock her out, it was getting fun.

Artemis: NANI!?

Lee: Kiba-kun, that is not kind.

Kiba: Oh…bite me.

Kakashi: Artemis, we’re glad you’ve recovered. We just finished up with Emo’s gift.

Artemis: Thank you, Kakashi-sensei. ^^ Sorry about that, everyone. Ok, next gift is a nice review from Anna.

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“I'm afraid that you're right, they can't work together for their lifes! Too arrogant to do that.
Ohhhh well, Haku is immune, but I will be surprised if Naruto's whinnes actually affect him.”
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Kakashi: I’m afraid the only one affected by Naruto’s whines are poor Shino.

Shino: *doesn’t grace that with an answer*

Naruto: *grins* Bug man!! ^^

Artemis: Heh. ^^ Next present is from Sexy_No_Jutsu with another nice review! ^^

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“Absolutely amazing story!

I'm sorry I didn't review on all the other chapters, I was having a BIG blonde moment and couldn't find the review button

By the way, the relationship between Sasuke and Naruto is exactly like a real-life relationship, especially when they had their little "fall out" a while back; I can't want to read more!

PS: The Halloween special was hilliairous! It reminded me of when I used to do Yugioh comody plays a while back, and I love the Seto X Joey pairing ^^”
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Artemis: Heh…truth is…I wasn’t aiming mentally for comedy. It just ended up funny. I’m not even sure if this Christmas special has been funny. You guys are the judge of that, and sorry if it hasn’t been. I get most of the humor from you reviewers’ questions. ^^’ And yea…I was hoping Naruto and Sasuke’s relationship would evolve like a real one. ^_^ And don’t worry…when I first came to AdultFanfiction.net….I didn’t even know you could review let alone how. XD

Neji: Ladies and gentlemen…our authoress…

Artemis: Oh shut up, Neji. XD Ok! Next present is from pwnd with five whole questions to Haku, me, and everyone!

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“i love your story and have been folowing it up for the past 3 days nonstop reading but anywho... im a reader of your story now so.. ne ways heres some questions!=) p.s. never expected it to be haku i thought it'd b sai or something... i think that might of actully been cute to me besides what people say... sai kidnapping naruto ne-who to the questions!
1.)haku= going to molest r lil naru-chan? or worse.. is zabusa going to come in?! hmm... naru-chans innocence is so cute i want to eat him up!=)
2.)everyone but naru= who do you think should be the one to finally take away naruto's innocence? 0.o
3.)neji= why did you have ammo junk when you didn't think sasuke or gaara were coming in the first place?!
4.)naruto= who would you want to be the first person you bend over for hmm? o.o
5.)author= does naruto finally start to grasp what the other's are talking about sex and pervert and such?

can't wait to find out!!!”
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Haku: Well…just look at him. Who couldn’t molest him?

Sasuke and Neji: *silently agree*

Naruto: *blushes in embarrassment*

Artemis: As for Zabuza…he won’t really make an in person appearance…that’s all. ^^

Kiba: The second question I don’t approve of at all.

Kakashi: Wow…such protectiveness from the dog boy. Anyways, we all know Sasuke deserves it in the end.

Naruto: My innocence? Is Sasuke a demon?

Artemis: No Naruto. We’re not talking about sin wise innocence.

Sasuke: Again…don’t worry about it.

Naruto: Why do I always get left out of the conversation! *pouts*

Kakashi: These reviews keep up and Naruto won’t have an innocence to claim. XD

Artemis: I noticed. XD

Neji: To the question directed to me, I always carry my explosive and demon charm tags. You never know when a demon or troublesome oni will show up…………..or two certain unwanted guests. *glares at Gaara and Sasuke*

Artemis: Question four is pointless since it’ll only confuse Naruto. ^^’ And question five, Naruto understands…he’s just a bit dense and needs a little shove. A certain someone later on in the story will have an affect on Naruto’s sexual knowledge. XD

Sasuke: What? *grits his teeth unhappily at the news*

Artemis: Not in that way, Sasuke. Relax. Now, next present is from Jasmine Powers. A short, but more then welcomed review. ^^

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“The Tengu Is Haku, Isnt It?!
I Love Your Story!!! ^_^”
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Artemis: Yep. Haku was the tengu. ^^ Next present is a review from Yuri-san. ^^

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“...Maybe I'm a bad person, but I really enjoyed reading them fight. (Or maybe you're just a good writer ^^) At least Sasuke figured out they were in an illusion... though I find it hard to believe Kiba wouldn't have seen it first...
I do not remember the bunny at all. O_o I got who the bunny was taliking about (Akamaru) right away; I thought it was hilarious! XD”
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Artemis: Don’t worry. A lot of people loved the fight between Sasuke and Neji. ^^ So no worries there. ^^ And Kiba didn’t figure it out because he was frustrated and sleepy, after all it is the middle of the night. ^^

Kiba: These two are just so immature.

Sasuke: Oh, like you didn’t join in after a moment?

Neji: *snickers*

Artemis: Hee hee…again, down boys. The next gift is another small but welcomed review from summerwind. ^^

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“PLease update soon!I love this story”
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Artemis: Short and sweet. Thank you! ^^ All right…a few more presents left. Kinda glad. ^^ Got a lot of reviews this time around. Kinda tired at the moment trying to get this up for Christmas. ^^

The next review is from innerchild with a question to silent Gaara over here…

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“when i read that the tengu was haku, i was like wtf? it's cool and everything, but i definitely wasn't expecting that. and he's so cute, while naruto's kind of oblivious. they'd be so cute together... but i'm still a rabid narusasu yaoi fangirl. and i've never been a big fan of gaara and lee (if that's the direction you're going in), but for some reason, i could totally see them together in this story.

so, i guess my question would be to gaara. *do you like lee's bushy eyebrows? are you jealous of them? if he could help you grow yours out like that, would you?*

those were kind of stupid, but i can't think of anything serious yet. so, can't wait until you update. i'm really looking forward to the holiday special!

merry christmas, happy hannuka, happy kwanza... lot more of 'em, just can't think of them. so, happy holidays!”
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Gaara: *flushes faintly* I…I’m…naturally hairless… *fiddles with his bare eyebrows*

Lee: I think your lack of eyebrows are just another gorgeous accent to you, Gaara-kun!! ^^

Gaara: *blush* Um…thanks?

Kiba: Besides, Lee’s got enough eyebrow for everybody.

Naruto: *giggles at that*

Lee: Huh? *frowns*

Artemis: *holds back her laughter* Oh dear. XD I think Kiba has a good point. ^^ Well, thank you innerchild. ^^ Next present is from Crackers with a short review and question. ^^

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“haha. is Neji plotting to kill sasuke while he sleeps?”
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Neji: *suddenly looks paranoid* What? N-No! Of course I’m not plotting anything that involves Sasuke, death, and chocking!

Everyone: ………………….right.

Sasuke: You’d never succeed.

Naruto: NO HURT SASUKE!!! *hugs him protectively*

Kakashi: Now you’ve done it.

Artemis: Phew…you guys exhaust me. XD Next review is from seetheseashells. ^^

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“Hey, great story you have here, I read the whole thing in one go! Umm, I was wondering, do you still need to read the manga, cause if you do; you could watch it on youtube you know? I put it up, and so do several others. We're up to chapter 336 now. Please Email me if you have any questions. I love the fact that Haku is in the story, as soon as you started talking about him at the begining of the story, I knew it was him. X3”
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Artemis: Yes…I still need to read the mangas. ^^’ But…exactly how do you portray the manga youtube style? Slide show wise? I suppose I’ll just check it out. ^^ Thank you, though! ^_^

Ok! Last present! And it’s from bloodyrose with questions for me, Sasuke and Naruto, and Kakashi and Iruka. Though they’re mostly all to me. ^^

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“very nice! It seems our naruto is very popular! keep up the good work, oh and if you don't have a beta or your beta suddenly goes on vacation i'll be glad to do one of your stories ^_^. Now this is my question [when will Iruka and Kakashi get it on? same question goes for Sasuke and Naruto.] no. 2 [when can neiji get a clue that naruto doesn't like him?!] and lastly [i think lee and gaara make a cute pair but how come there's no Kiba and Shino?]”
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Artemis: Yep. Naruto is very popular.

Naruto: *smiles happily* That’s nothing! When I become head angel, everyone will love me!!!

Artemis: Sasuke will have his hands full then. XD

Sasuke: *groans*

Artemis: So…first things first. The only lemon will probably be Sasuke and Naruto. Mostly cause it’s hard to suddenly cut to a completely different focus pair in a story, in my opinion. Kakashi and Iruka’s relationship is in a working state with Iruka playing hard to get and in denial. I did this cause some of you expressed hope that Iruka wouldn’t just fall to Kakashi immediately, and I agree. So I’m making Iruka more resistive and…well…Iruka-ish in personality. He has a short temper and a firm hand. ^^

Kakashi: Yes he does. *heart*

Artemis: That and its funny to see Kakashi follow him around all puppy love like. XD As for Naruto and Sasuke, I’m not ruining the surprise. But it’s coming. We have to get to the kissing stage first though. ^^ I see there love in a steady set of steps. Light affection, hugging, kissing, heavy kissing, sexual experimentation and exploration, maturity. ^^ And that’s pretty much how their relationship is moving along in this story. ^^

Naruto: Sasuke loves me! *snuggles in Sasuke’s arms*

Sasuke: Um…yeah…*blush*

Artemis: As for Neji…heh…Neji will take a while to realize Naruto is Sasuke’s, but that won’t stop him from messing with Sasuke.

Neji: *grins evilly* Definitely not. ^^

Artemis: Lastly, Kiba and Shino are a fresh new pair…and they haven’t even met. XD It’ll be awkward and stiff when they do, but it’ll slowly go from there. I’m trying to take steady strides with all the relationships. No meet and then suddenly screwing in bed ordeal. ^_^ I’m going for believable. That and Shino isn’t huge on public affection.

Shino: I see no reason to share precious moments so insensitively out in the open.

Kiba: Hey. I’m cool with that. *grins and rests his head on Shino’s shoulder*

Artemis: Hee hee. ^^ Well, we opened all our gifts!! Answered all our reviews! And look at the time!! XP

Sasuke: Can I still play that fighting game?

Artemis: Sure! *hands him the controller*

Naruto: *lunges for the cookies*

Kakashi: I must admit…there’s something amusing about watching Sasuke beat Sakura up repeatedly.

Artemis: YEP! Same with Naruto beating Sakura up. And wait till you see your special move in the game, Kakashi. XD I have a few friends that find great amusement in performing a certain technique upon Iruka. XP

Kiba: Ugh…the dubbed voices are horrible!

Artemis: That’s the only downfall in my opinion… -___-‘

Neji: O.O Is that really what I sound like in the American version? I’ll kill them.

Kakashi: My god…my dubbed voice sounds like that wannabe southern guy from this stupid movie I once saw.

Artemis: All right, all right. Enough before you guys anger someone. XD

Hinata: Merry Christmas everyone. ^^

Lee: HAPPY HANAKUH!!

Gaara: Kwanza.

Sasuke: Or just plain whatever.

Haku: And please, enjoy yourselves. ^_^

Artemis: Bye all! I go sleep now. ^^ Naruto, don’t burn down the house.

Naruto: K! K!!! ^^