Angel's Touch

Artemis: Kunais?

Sasuke: Check.

Artemis: Cheaply made but awesome looking ninja clothes?

Lee: Accounted for, Artemis-chan!

Artemis: Rope and smoke bombs?

Sasuke: Check and check.

Artemis: Last will and testament?

Lee: Beg your pardon? O.o

Sasuke: Check.

Artemis: Right! Preparations are complete! Commencing super ultra secret mission #409, ‘Date Infiltration: Code Uzumaki’!

Sasuke: *pauses and frowns* Wait…DIC U? You named this mission DIC U?

Artemis: Yeah...and it’s pronounced DICU. U is not pronounced separately.

Sasuke: It’s still DIC U!

Lee: Yeah! DICU!! Artemis-chan, it is truly a wonderful name!

Artemis: Thank you, Lee. Sasuke…Sasuke, where are you going?

Sasuke: There is no way I’m having anything to do with a mission that’s acronym is DIC U.

Artemis: Sasuke…Gaara and Naruto…in love…

Sasuke: *walks back over with a scowl*

Artemis: That’s better. Listen up, genins! The enemy is positioned at the center of this cafe. *lays out a floor plan of the cafe* Most likely, the target is with him. The place will likely be heavily guarded, with troops positioned within an estimated radius of these colored fruity loops I’ve taped to the blueprints.

Sasuke: …who made her leader again?

Lee: OH! OH! *raises hand as high as he can*

Artemis: Yes, Lee-san?

Lee: Why is Gaara the enemy? *pouts*

Artemis: Uhh…

Sasuke: *scowls* Because he’s the one taking MY Naruto out on a date on Valentine’s Day!

Lee: I fail to see your point, Sasuke-kun. Besides, Gaara-san said he and Naruto were going to grab some dinner. How does that fall under the dating category?

Sasuke: BECAUSE it’s Valentine’s Day!!

Lee: And?

Sasuke: *growls*

Artemis: Down, Uchiha. Down. Look…Lee’s probably right. It’s probably just a friend thing.

Sasuke: *glares*

Artemis: *sweatdrop* Then again…….Ok, look. Let’s focus on the mission. Our objective is to enter the café undetected, get past the fruity loops, snag Naruto-

Lee: And Gaara-san!

Artemis: Sorry, snag Naruto and Gaara, and get out. Any questions?

Sasuke: Yeah. It’s a friggin café! How can there be that many fruit loops inside this small of a building? And where did you get this blueprint from? It looks like you gave Kakashi a piece of paper and a crayon and told him to join a group of Dungeon and Dragon fanatics.

Artemis: ……*sweatdrop*

Sasuke: God help me… *hangs his head*

Artemis: Actually……Kakashi did draw this map……and anyways, just because it looks like a café doesn’t mean it is! The life of a ninja is full of lies and illusions. What may SEEM like an innocent enough café may very well in fact be a dark dungeon like labyrinth of evil!!

Lee: Ooooh…that is such a deeply thought out point, Artemis-chan! You are correct! We must be ever vigilant in our mission!

Sasuke: I’m starting to wish I’d joined the damned Snake Bait and Dog Breath’s group… -___-‘

Artemis: *rolls up the floor plan and stands, a few fruit loops falling off the paper and onto the ground* All right! Let’s move out!

Sasuke: *walks towards the front door*

Artemis: SASUKE!!! What are you doing!? A ninja doesn’t just walk in through the front door!!

Sasuke: *rolls his eyes* What’s going to happen? Geez, you act like we’re infiltrating the Sound or something… *walks through the door into the building*

*Artemis and Lee frown and follow, Artemis letting out a terrified shriek and hiding behind Sasuke*

Artemis: *points at all the lovey dovey couples eating Valentine dinners together* It’s the fruit loops! THE FRUIT LOOPS!!!

Sasuke: *sweatdrops* Wait…those are the fruit loops? Artemis, they’re just couples on a date!

Artemis: EXACTLY!!

Lee: Do not fear, Arty-chan. I shall defend you with my life!

Sasuke: Oh brother… *rests his face in his hand*

Random Waiter: Hello. *raises eyebrow at the sight of one girl with two guys* Table for Three?

Sasuke: No thank you. We’re actually looking for our friends…Uzumaki Naruto and Subuku No Gaara?

Artemis: SASUKE! *latches onto his shoulders* A little more stealth, please!!

Sasuke: Bite me.

Artemis: *pouts* You’re a horrible ninja… -__-‘

Lee: Oooh…fishies!! *grins happily at the little pond with the gold fish in them*

Random Waiter: Awe yes…we do have a reservation under those names. Follow me, please.

Sasuke: *grumbles* Gladly… *grabs Artemis and Lee by their ninja robes and drags them along*

Lee: Wait!! I must properly bid the fishies farewell!!

Artemis: Fishies? I wanna say bye to the fishies to!!!

*Random Waiter leads them through the seating area to the back of the building and through a door down some stairs*

Sasuke: *sweatdrops* This place has a basement?

Lee: O.O The labyrinth, Arty-chan…

Artemis: *gasp* The labyrinth!!

Once they reached the bottom…

Random Waiter: As much as they say the costumer is always right, I fear I must inform you that this is as far as you’ll be going…DICU!!

Artemis: *breaks free of Sasuke and takes a battle stance* SO! You knew our true identities all along…spy of the enemy!!

Random Waiter: THAT IS CORRECT!!

Lee: Please stand back! We must reach Gaara-san and Naruto-kun without fail!

Random Waiter: I’m afraid you cannot pass without first defeating me. *removes his waiter clothing* Hatake Kakashi!!

Lee: *gasp* Kakashi-sensei!! Why!?

Artemis: Kakashi!! So even you will stand in our way? I knew that map you gave us was fishy looking!!!

Kakashi: *frowns* Hey…that wasn’t a trick. I worked hard on that map, Artemis-chan.

Artemis: Oh…sorry.

Kakashi: Just for that, I really will not let you pass.

Artemis: Well…how about I give you this Iruka in exchange for you letting us continue onward? *magically pulls Iruka out from behind a couple of boxes*

Iruka: *blinks in confusion* …where the hell am I?

Kakashi: *GASP* Nooo! Cannot…resist…dolphin………must…molest… *glomps Iruka*

Iruka: ACK!!! KAKASHI! DOWN! Now, damnit!!

Sasuke: *watching all of this from the doorway* ………………what the hell just happened here?

Artemis: Good triumphed over evil!!!

Lee: Yeah!! You were awe inspiring, Artemis-chan! Never have I seen the infamous Kakashi-sensei defeated so quickly!

Artemis: Oh Lee…stop. It was nothing…just skill. *smiles egotistically*

Sasuke: Yeah…I’m sure skill has as much to do with this as sanity… *walks past them towards the door at the end of the basement* Wait for me, Naruto. I’m coming!

*swinging the door open, the smell of chocolate and candles drift out along with the many voices of Naruto and co*

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Artemis: *walks up behind the stunned Sasuke with Lee, Kakashi, and a disgruntled looking Iruka following* Oh yeah…I forgot to mention…this was just a prank. ^^

Sasuke: Nani? O_o

Naruto: SASUKE! SASUKE!! *rushes over and glomps Sasuke* Happy Valentines, Sasuke!!! I made you these cookies, so please be my Valentine!! =^_^=

Sasuke: *looks at the cookies and turns slightly pale before regaining color and blushing* O-Of course, Naru-chan. But…um…could someone explain?

Artemis: Hee hee… ^^ Naruto wanted to surprise you for Valentines, and we all decided it sounded like a good idea. So we pulled off this ‘Gaara’s taking Naruto out on a date’ hitch to lure you to the party, Sasuke. ^^

Sasuke: Why not Neji instead of Gaara then?

Kakashi: Cause Neji would take the fake date seriously…

Sasuke: Oh. Good point.

Lee: GAARA-SAN!! *rushes over and hugs Gaara happily*

Gaara: *blushes faintly*

Artemis: Eee!!! So cute! My favorite couples are all here! But…where’s Neji and Kiba?

Shino: ...you did tell them about this being a prank…right?

Artemis: Naruto was supposed to.

Naruto: ……………………oops. O.O

Sasuke: I felt a sudden disturbance in the force. -__-‘

Artemis: Hee hee…well…I’m sure there will be time to explain when they arrive. Till then, let’s get this party under way!!

Sasuke: *notices a lot of strange people standing silently around the room* Hey…Artemis…who are those people?

Artemis: Hmmm? *looks* Oh! Those are the reviewers!! ^_^ I invited them here to!

Iruka: They look kinda…lifeless.

Artemis: Well, they’re just cardboard cutouts.

Kakashi: *raises eyebrow* Cardboard…

Sasuke: …cutouts…

Artemis: Yep. ^_^ What? Hey! You guys try and match reviewer’s personalities accordingly! Cardboard is much easier to script. ^_^

Lee: Again, Artemis-chan’s wisdom is unquestionable.

Artemis: ^^

Sasuke: *looks at Lee* You’re a huge ass kisser, Lee.

Lee: *pouts*

Gaara: *glares warningly at Sasuke, a little bit of sand raising up behind him like a snake rattling its tail*

Naruto: O.O Down, Gaara! Down!

Artemis: HEY! Don’t ignore me, guys! I wanna show you…Look! LOOK! *goes behind one of the cardboard cut outs and lifts up a string* When you pull this string, they even speak their respective reviews! It’s like the real thing!!! *smiles proudly*

Sasuke: Did you let Kakashi do the drawing?

Kakashi: *glares at Sasuke for that*

Artemis: *nope* See…I can’t really draw my reviewers since their appearance is there own. And I can’t do voice overs for them either, so instead when you pull the string little voice bubbles with the words pop up!! ^^

Iruka: *walks up to one of the cutouts with a nametag* Nomme de Plume…hey! You’re the one that wanted Kakashi to leave me and marry you!! *tries to strangle her*

Kakashi: WOAH!!! *grabs and pries Iruka off the cutout*

Artemis: Iruka, please stop strangling the cardboard.

Sasuke: This is somewhat sad…yet amusing.

Artemis: Dear god…I hope my reviewers forgive me for this. XD

Naruto: Arty-chan…does this mean we’re doing review and question time again?

Artemis: YEP!!!

Everyone but Lee and Naruto: DEAR GOD…NOT OUR VALENTINES, TO!!! *groan*

Lee and Naruto: YIPPY!!!! ^___________^

Artemis: All right, all right. Those who walk out lose their genitals.

*Kakashi, Sasuke, and Gaara pause at the door, then poutingly walk back over to the couches and settling down with scowls on their faces*

Artemis: Much better! Let’s see what our first review has to say! *pulls the string*


Kyu-chan: Well i enjoyed reading the new chapter and i hope we won't have to wait so long for the next one. yay you finally came back to sasuke &naruto!
i love how you make naru so cute and innocent! =) well personally i'm not really looking forward to the valentines special even though i will read it. it seems now your doing a special every 2 or 3 chapters. i really wish you'd stick to getting the story out but it's not a demand at all. well untill next time kyu-chan! (pwnd but i won't remind ya n-emore!)


Artemis: *tears up*

Kakashi: Uh oh…now they did it.

Iruka: First review to…

Sasuke: Good…let’s just cancel this and go home…I have a night to spend with my dobe.

Naruto: Sasuke…think about Arty-chan for a second here. It’s ok, Artemis-cha-

Artemis: I’m sorry!!! *bows to Kyu* But you see…Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines are all major holidays and they also happen so close together! And some people who wanted to ask questions missed the chance for the first two holidays…I’ll try to bring you more story, though.

Kakashi: Personally, other then the consequences brought about by most of the questions of our reviewers…I rather enjoy these specials.

Shino: *nods his head*

Sasuke: Yeah…I mean…you try acting. It’s not easy and it’s a lot of hard work, especially when your director is her. *points at Artemis* I think we’ve earned our holidays.

Lee: I think it is an honorable doing on Artemis-chan’s part, and yet I see Kyu-chan’s point! Perhaps there is a way to make amends?

Artemis: I just don’t want Kyu-chan mad at me. Forgive me!!!

Iruka: Artemis, I doubt Kyu-chan’s mad.

Sasuke: Just don’t let Kyu see the cutout representation of her. In fact, don’t let anyone see their cutouts.

Kakashi: *glares at Sasuke again and huffs* My art isn’t that bad…

Artemis: Yeah…I guess you’re right. Kyu-chan, I apologize and promise to update quick with the next real chapter. Ok? ^_^

Lee: How about the next review, then? *pulls a random cutouts string*

Damp: I am-

Sasuke: YOU!!!!

Artemis: Sasuke, don’t interrupt.


Damp: I am not a member and do not wish to become one,so when I found out we had to log on in order to reveiw I was OUTRAGED!But then I found out that some other member's didn't agree with that rule either so they let some ppl reveiw without having to log on ^^ I was so happy to find that you didn't agree with the rule either! So anyways BACK TO PRAISING YOUR WORK OF ART!! I LOVE scenes that make me go to the edge of my seat and curse my slow reading (I'm a VERY slow reader) and what you did was just that!! IT's so VERY rare that that happens. And you're one of the...what was it...Five ppl who've succeded. *claps* Congrats on that!! Questions!!:

1.For Artemis)Do you plan on making ANY smut at all for our pairs?? *I mainly mean Sasuke and Naruto*
2.For Sasuke)You BASTARD! I heard what you said me at the last meeting! And now I'm going to ask you an EMBARRASSING QUESTION! Did you get turned on when you saw naruto in those robes?? I mean...They were so THIN! You could almost see right through them *Revenge is sweet when served cold...or hot take your pick...*
3.For GAARA) I've been meaning to ask you something...If you could go back to your past and change it...Would you?? And what would you change??

P.S. I forgot to wish you good luck on your flash action scripting!


Artemis: How can I agree with that rule, Damp? I love all you reviewers and I was so upset when I thought I’d never hear again from over half of you. I’m glad non-members can review again. ^^ As for the smut question towards me? Yes, I have it planned. It’s Sasuke and Naruto only so far, though. Writing smut for the other couples is a little hard since the biggest focus is only on Sasuke and Naruto. So probably no for the others except Sasuke and Naruto. ^^ I warn you now though; I’m not sure how good my smut skills are. ^^ I’ve only written a few in the past. ^^ But I’ll have help with it, so no worries. ^_^

Sasuke: HAHAHAHA!!! Damp, you foolish mortal reviewer! *points a finger at the cutout* You shall be the one embarrassed. Those robes were not thin, for they were thick enough to prevent the penetration of needles into the skin of my dobe! So take that! *sticks out his tongue*

Kakashi: But in those kind of robes, you normally don’t wear underwear…

Sasuke: *freezes and suddenly turns red from hair roots to his toes*

Naruto: Sasuke? *pokes Sasuke a couple of times*

Kakashi: Damp…I think that would be a yes. ^^

Lee: *watches curiously, then looks at Gaara*

Gaara: *looking as if deep in thought*

Everyone: *looks silently at Gaara*

Gaara: Change…the past………*closes his eyes* I would prevent Kankuro’s death…

Everyone: ……………awwwweeee…

Lee: *smiles and pulls Gaara into a hug* You’re pure heart shines brightly with your youth, Gaara-san!

Gaara: *gives Lee a weird look and sweatdrops*

Artemis: That’s so kawaii… ^^ And thank you for the offered luck, Damp. I hate coding and will need it. XP Now, next review!! *pulls another string*


Kameotoluvsgaara: YAY! Sasuke finally got his Sharingan! He scared th crap out of me when he started to have fash backs! Dont scare me like that Sasuke-kun!And Naruto got a little bit of his Kyubi-ness too!XD Poor Haku,he never had a chance!I didn't know what his Cristal ice mirrors were called in Japanese,thanks for that!^^
Cant wait for the next chapter!!!!!=^0^=
Ja!~


Sasuke: Gomen nasai, Kameo. I didn’t mean to frighten anyone.

Kakashi: Yeah, Sasuke was the most frightened in the end.

Sasuke: …

Naruto: Hmmm… *hugs Sasuke comfortingly*

Artemis: And your welcome, kameotoluvsgaara. I prefer to use the Japanese names for their attacks, but don’t mind translating for you all. ^^

Shino: Where the hell is Kiba… *looks slightly upset*

Artemis: I’m sure he and Neji will be here soon. They can’t get into to much trouble on their own…right?

Everyone: ………………

Artemis: *sweatdrop* Right…next review. ^^ *a string is pulled*


Dana: i love this story and this chapter was another great one. i like the gaaraxlee pairing especially with how you made gaara have that sad awful life and lee being the person he is. i really can't wait for the next update. by the way is itachi going to show up to battle and if he does who are you going to pair him up with if anyone (itachi is my favorite he's smexy)


Artemis: Yep, you saw Itachi. But it was just a flash back memory. As for who he falls for if he joins the story? *shrugs mysteriously and smiles* Now, next review!!


Shadow: MEMEME! PICK ME! *jumps up and down waving hand* I have a question! Er, two actually. One! Is my beloved Itachi-sama going to show up and mercilessly tease Sasuke to no end? Cause Sasuke just doesn't get picked on enough. Nope. He still needs to be PUNISHED for going off like and an incredbly stupid.....thing, and leavign Naruto all alone. *death glare at Sasuke*
Two: Is Zabuza going to show up? Or can we have something like....I dunno....Haku/Kiba....or Haku/Neiji....or all three of them together. Seriously...that'd be hot....whoo....Yes I like odd pairings. Shush.
I shall now read the actual chapter!
Me again! Having actually READ the chapter >> YAY! THERE you are Itachi-sama! *glomphug*


Artemis: Zabuza won’t show up in person. And no…no weird pairings with Haku… Oo But you know…you’re right. Sasuke doesn’t get tortured enough.

Sasuke: WHAT!?

Artemis: SO!! Behind Shadow’s cutout…Please, our special guest, step out!!

*Itachi, in his full glory, steps out with a warm smile*

Itachi: Good evening, Artemis-chan. Shadow. Everyone.

Everyone: *frozen in shock*

Sasuke: *nearly faints in horror, then stands right up and points a finger at Itachi* YOU!!!!

Itachi: *blinks and looks at Sasuke, before smiling wide and rushing over to glomp Sasuke* SASU-CHAN!! MY BELOVED LITTLE BROTHER!!! How are you? Oh, I simply love what you’d done with your hair!!! ^____________________^

Everyone: O.O

Sasuke: ACK!! GET OFF ME!!! *shoves Itachi away and holds him back at arms length* I’M STILL ANGRY AT YOU!!!

Itachi: *blinks cutely* What did I do?

Sasuke: YOU STOLE MY KITSUNE NARUTO PLUSHIE!!! REMEMBER!?!

Lee: Uhh…excuse me, Uchiha-kuns? I thought you hated each other over a murder of your family?

*Sasuke and Itachi look at him oddly*

Itachi: Like I’d murder my family! Hah! That only happens in the animes and mangas, Rock Lee.

Sasuke: Pfft…yeah. Like Itachi would get away with that in real life.

Itachi: As for the plushie, I only took it because you spend more time with it then with me! As your big brother, I demand you spend some family time with me and let me play with your hair!! *heart* ^^

Sasuke: No, no, and NO! The last thing I want is you putting me in pigtails AGAIN.

Naruto: *blinks* I’m confused.

Kakashi: I think we all our.

Artemis: *giggling maniacally*

Itachi: Hmph! *sticks his nose up in the air* Fine! But I’m keeping the plushie!

Sasuke: WHY!?!

Itachi: Because it’s mine.

Sasuke: No it isn’t! It’s mine! I made it myself in home economics class, damnit!!!!

Itachi: Foolish little brother. *smirks and wags his finger at Sasuke* Don’t you know the unspoken law of older siblings? What’s your’s is mine, and what’s mine is mine. ^^

Sasuke: Who they hell made up that rule?

Artemis: Actually, as a big sister myself, that rule is fairly common knowledge among us older siblings.

Itachi: Yep. And that means…Naruto is mine to! *glomps the still confused Naruto*

Sasuke: *stands there in shock, before steaming like a volcano about to erupt* HANDS! OFF! MY! NARUTO!!!!!!!! *attacks Itachi with killing intent*

Itachi: NEVER!!!!

Naruto: O.O?

Kakashi: ………and this person is supposedly the biggest threat of the Naruto universe?

Iruka: It’s kinda cute…fighting like normal brothers. ^^

Gaara: *sweatdrop*

Lee: WEEE!!! YOUTH IS IN THE AIR!!! LOVE! PEACE! AND SUNSHINE!!!! ^___________^

Artemis: *dances with Lee, flowers formed of concentrated happiness molecules appearing in the air and twirling about*

Shino: …somebody give me a tranquilizer gun…

Gaara: *starts getting annoyed since the flowers floating around in the air keep poking him in the eye*

Kakashi: Um…let’s all calm down…please?

Sasuke: UNHAND HIM!!!

Itachi: Nope! *pulls Naruto onto his lap with a smile*

Naruto: O.O *still confused*

Artemis: *plops on the couch with Lee* Hee hee. ^_^ I’m so glad Itachi agreed to show up. Now, next review!!!

Sasuke: I hate you, Artemis. Shadow. *scowls at Itachi*

*a string is pulled*


Nomme De Plume: yay! an-

Iruka: YOU!!!!

Kakashi: *pulls him back down onto the couch*

Artemis: Would you people stop doing that!


Nomme De Plume: yay! an- update!! this chapter was so amazingly awesome. i thought it was so cool how you paralleled the story to the anime/manga with haku and sasuke and sharingan. and as for a v-day question: to naruto, if someone gave you ramen on valentine's, what would you give in return on white day? *wink, wink*

oh, and as to my naruto musical, i have about half done on the next chapter, and if my classes stop kicking my ass, i hope to finish and post it. thanks for liking it so much!


Naruto: *smiles* I would give them a hug, but if it was Sasuke, I would kiss him!

Itachi: *pouts* What if it was me, Naru-chan?

Naruto: *frowns up at Itachi* But you made Sasuke sad.

Sasuke: *smirks victoriously*

Itachi: *suddenly curled up in the corner of the room with his back to everyone, sulking depressively*

Sasuke: *snuggles up to Naruto happily* ^^

Artemis: Awe…poor Itachi. Rejected. ^^ Thank you, Nomme. And don’t worry. Iruka won’t be allowed to strangle you or your cutout again. ^^ Next reviewer!!


Saxis: That was a great chapter! I love this story! And Naruto and Sasuke are sooooo cute! CUTE!!
Can't wait to read more!


Everyone but Itachi (who’s still sulking): THANK YOU, SAXIS!!!

Artemis: I like reviews, even small ones. ^^ Next reviewer!


CommGonn: very nice =D love how naruto was too stupid to realize he wasn't dead XD and how naruto almost got killed instead of sasuke like in the manga
anyways my question/s:
1. Sasuke/Naruto, BDSM or 69? XD
2. Iruka, what do you think of "nurse" Kakashi? =P


Artemis: Be nice, CommGonn. It’s not a matter of Naruto being stupid. It’s more of a matter of his imagination being rather big and wild at times. ^^

Naruto: Yeah… *pouts and gives CommGonn the hurt puppy eyes treatment*

Artemis: Now….about those questions… eh heh… ^^’

Sasuke: *turns dark red* Uhh…

Naruto: What’s BDSM?

Kakashi: It’s basically bondage, I believe…

Naruto: *looks utterly confused* Why would I enjoy being tied up?

Sasuke: *gets redder by the minute*

Artemis: Cause bondage can be quite fun when it’s done in certain ways for certain purposes. 69’s are really fun to, specially for two guys. *wink* *wink* *nudge at Sasuke* XD

Sasuke: *R.I.P.*

Naruto: SASUKE!!!!!!!

Kakashi: Wow…he went quietly this time around.

Iruka: He managed to not bleed out the nose to.

Artemis: Amen.

Itachi: OTOTO-SAN!!!! *rushes over and glomps his dead younger brother*

Sasuke: *magically revived* ACK!! GET OFF, DAMN GAY BASTARD!!!!!

Artemis: And then he recovers. ^^ Oh well.

Iruka: As for the nurse thing, I completely hate it. I have to deal with this pervert both at and outside of work because of that!

Kakashi: That’s not what you said last night when we played doctor. *licks Iruka’s ear*

Iruka: *turns a vivid red*

Artemis: Oh boy…I knew the questions were suspiciously clean up till now. XP Next review, quick! Before Sasuke dies, Itachi gets killed, or Kakashi gives us a public showing.


XZanayu: Glad to see you finally updated! Try not to take as long next time. I'm glad Sasuke rescued Naruto and they're back together. Hurry with the next chapter!!


Artemis: Thank you, XZanayu. ^^ I’ll try not to take so long. Promise. ^^


Nusku: cute ^^ update soon


Artemis: Thank you. ^^


bloodyrose: it's great that you've finally updated and as usual you never fail to deliver keep up the good work ^_^


Artemis: Thank you. I’m so glad you guys liked this chapter, and honestly…I love it to. ^^


Yuri-san: =^_^= I feel all warm inside. What a touching battle ...and kinda gruesome --or so I thought until I read that Naruto was faking. (O_o ... Naruto, you are stupid. XD;;;)
Was that flash-back Sasuke had some memory brought on by the Sharingan? If his brother killed him, why is he alive? O_o ...Must have something to do with him being a Saint-Beast.
Lovely chappy! ^_^ And extra long, too! YUM!! XD Almost forgot: Valentine Question(s)!
To everyone: Who are you going to give a Valentine gift/card/choclate to? Or (because I know that might be too troublesome [I'm talking to YOU, Shikamaru. XD]): Who do you wish would give you a Valentine gift/card/choclate?


Naruto: *pouts* I’m not stupid!

Sasuke: No you’re not, love. You’re just an usuratonkachi at times.

Naruto: Baka teme! *sticks out his tongue*

Sasuke: *captures it in a kiss*

Naruto: *squeaks*

Artemis: EEEE!!!! ^^ Anyway, the flash back and Sharingan are explained in the next chapter. And Itachi almost killed Sasuke, but didn’t. However, the flash back Sasuke had in the last chapter wasn’t a normal flashback. As for the saint beast, I never said anything about Sasuke being a saint beast. But I’ll let you guys have your assumptions and theories. ^^

Kakashi: And I think we all know who’s getting a valentine from whom. ^^ Iruka and I will exchange, of course. *huggles Iruka*

Sasuke: *still kissing Naruto*

Naruto: *busy, please leave message after the beep* =^ . ^=

Shino: *blushes very faintly and adjusts his glances, glancing towards the door*

Lee: Speaking of which! Gaara-san! Please consent to be my valentine! ^^

Gaara: ……ok?

Lee: YEAH!!!! *glomps Gaara* (Gai-sensei!!! He said yes!!!! 9^9)

Artemis: Next reviewer!!! ^^


Ramen77: Another great chapter! I would have reviewed last chapter, but I noticed something was up with the reviewing system, so yeah...
There's something that's been bugging me for a while now, and here's the perfect opportunity to ask it!
For Neji and Sasuke:
Can you see through people's clothes with Sharingan and Byakugan? (I hope I spelt it right...)


Kakashi: *shakes his head* The Sharingan doesn’t possess the ability to see through things. So tragically…no…Sasuke and I can’t see through clothes with Sharingan. *pouts* As for Byakugen, I doubt Neji would know since he hasn’t obtained said skill himself. But I’m pretty sure they can if they don’t concentrate as hard as they normally do.

Lee: *gasp* That is shameful!

Iruka: Thank god Kakashi has Sharingan, not Byakugen.

Kakashi: *pouts*

*finally, the door swings open to room two disgruntled and mess up looking teenagers being held one arm each by a police officer*

Police Officer: Excuse me…is there an Artemis in the room?

Artemis: *looks up confused* Here! What’s up?

Shino: KIBA!!

Kiba: *grins nervously and sweatdrops, being held firmly by the officer*

Akamaru: *barks and rushes over to lay next to Shino*

Neji: *immediately glares at Naruto and Sasuke who are still kissing*

Artemis: What happened to you two?

Police Officer: They assaulted two of the café guests.

Neji: I SWEAR I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BASTARD WITH MY NARUTO!!!

Artemis: *rolls her eyes* You can leave em here, officer. They’re some what my responsibility.

Police Officer: *nods and tosses them inside, closing the door as he leaves*

Shino: *looks at Kiba lying on the floor and shakes his head* Baka…

Neji: *pushes himself up to his feet and looks around* Soo…what did we apparently miss?

Kakashi: Just review time.

Artemis: See my cardboard cutout reviewers!!! ^______________^

Neji: *sweatdrops*

Kiba: …that’s just sad. *goes over to sit down beside a more content looking Shino*

Artemis: *huffs* Oh shut up, you two! Next review!!!!


ClosetEmo: Oh yes an update!
I was so happy when I saw there was a new chapter!
Reading this chapter made me think of the early anime episodes where Sasuke saves Narutos life except in this story its Naruto that risks his I love how you mix the anime and manga in your story.
OK I have a question or two...
1.Will naruto and sasuke have there first kiss soon?
2.Who got the most valentine cards?
3.That silk robe outfit Naruto was wearing sounds pretty hot what do you think of it sasuke?
Happy valentines day!


Artemis: Yeah…I didn’t want Sasuke to die trying to save Naruto for the second time. He nearly died and had that scenario with Neji and the snake, remember? So I mixed it up and turned it around. ^^ And I’m happy to announce…that their kiss is coming up real soon. ^^ Not counting the one they’re having now. Break it up you two, despite how much we love watching…

Sasuke: *reluctantly parts from his dobe and scowls and pouts at them all, huggling Naruto*

Naruto: *smiles and hugs back*

Sasuke: And yes…Naruto looked very beautiful in those robes.

Naruto: *blushes faintly at the compliment*

Artemis: *fangirl squeal* ^^ And as for who got the most valentines? That’s easy! I DID! *gestures towards the cutouts* Look at all the reviews!!!! ^_____________^ I feel loved. Happy valentines day! ^^

Kakashi: *chuckles* Let’s take a look at the next review of love, then.


Niguara-chic: OMG!!!!!!that was such a good chapter. i was laughing my ass off when naruto taught he was dead. thats our naruto-chan!!!!! oh and i think gomenasai means i'm sorry because gomen means sorry. i'm just letting you know. i could be wrong,but whatever. keep updating, and keep goig with your story!!!!!!! i love it!!!!!!


Naruto: *blushes and grumbles something*

Artemis: *giggles* He had a blonde moment. ^^ And Gomennasai does mean ‘I’m sorry’. But it is mostly meant as saying ‘I beg your pardon’. I have an online Japanese-to-english dictionary source, and that’s what it said. *shrugs* ^^ Anyways, thank you. ^^

Kakashi: *looks over the cutouts* Awe…finally the last reviewer!

Sasuke: Good, I want to take my Naruto out and celebrate Valentines Day properly.

Itachi: Can I come!?!

Sasuke: NO! *hugs Naruto possessively*

Itachi: *pouts*

Neji: *glares at Sasuke*

Naruto: Neh, Sasuke! Can I get ramen?

Sasuke: Of course, dobe. ^^

Kiba: Err…Shino…um…*blush*

Shino: My place after this. We have things we need to do.

Kiba: *brightens happily*

Lee: Gaara-san…will you join me for a romantic dinner and walk through the Tokyo Gardens?

Gaara: *nods, looking away * I guess…

Kakashi: Iruuuuu-kaaaa!!! ^____________^

Iruka: No.

Kakashi: *pouts*

Iruka: Unless you forgot, we have school and students tomorrow to deal with. I have papers to grade.

Kakashi: Just an hour? A teensy hour? It won’t hurt your paper grading. Hell, you can grade papers while we do it if you insist.

Iruka: WHAT? That’s disgusting!!!!

Artemis: *nearly dies laughing at that*

Neji: I am never accepting my graded papers back again… o__o

Artemis: Come on guys. Enough. Let’s hear out our last reviewer!! ^^


Mirandler43: Yay! Aww, I loved this chapter! ::hugs Naruto and Sasuke:: ::Sasuke glares, hehe::

First of all, I have to say, I'm sorry that you got so many impatient/rude/demanding reviews this time around. I can't believe how impolite people can be. Seriously. The author is in college, and she's spending what little extra time she has writing a story for you to enjoy. So shut up, sit back, enjoy what you have, and when she decides to give you the next installment, be happy! ::turns back to Artemis:: I'm sorry, hun. I know it's annoying. And don't listen to them. I like the specials. And, yeah, there will be one every 2-3 chapters lately since that's how often there is a holiday. And I think it's a good exercise to use as an author. It helps you get inside the character a little more.

Now, on a happier note: Yay for Valentine's Day special! Well, actually I hate Valentine's Day with a passion unrivaled, but a humurous chapter will cheer me right up! Let's see...how many questions do I get? Can't remember...okay well I'm going to ask two, and if that's too many then just cut your least favorite one. :D

1) Kakashi: Does Gai really not bother you that much? Or is it all an act just to annoy him? (go ahead, whisper, he won't hear!)
2) Sasuke: If Haku had kissed Naruto, or done anything *else* to him, would you have killed him? And did you mean to echo your brother's words/actions?

(The last part of #2 you can leave out if it would interfere with any plans you have for his character. If he isn't supposed to remember Itachi's words yet, or something....I really have no idea what's going on there, and can't wait to find out. :D)

As far as the chapter goes: Your battle scenes are amazing. That's something I don't think I'll ever be able to do. Haku's character felt more developed this time, too, which was nice. And I'm a total fangirl, but I love when Sasuke puts down his stupid pride thing and admits that he likes Naruto. ::silly grin:: I'm interested to see what happens with Itachi and flashbacks and such, and if that will have an effect on his sharingan or not. Naruto felt a bit more mature this time around, too, which was kind of nice. I mean I love Naruto and all, but I'm more of a Sasuke personality, and if I had that boy bouncing around all of the time and yelling and glomping...yeah I don't know if I could do it. I would lvoe it and hate it all at once. :P

Thanks for the great chapter, and sorry I'm late! (but really, is that new?)


Artemis: O.O

Kakashi: …I think this large review has thrown our slightly insane yet tolerable Artemis into shock.

Iruka: *pokes Artemis*

Artemis: *finally recovers and glomps Mirandler* This girl is the best, guys. She does the grammar check for my story and writes an excellent Sasunaru story called The Top Floor, which you must read if you haven’t yet! ^^ Anyways, don’t worry, Mirandler. No one was mean and I was just playing with Kyu-chan. I was a little worried that this was maybe one special to many, but I have fun with them and Sasuke and the others do need their holiday vacations.

*Everyone nods*

Kakashi: As for your question about Gai? He does get a little annoying, but I’ve developed an immunity towards him over the years. He’s reliable when it matters, so I guess you could say he just doesn’t bother me that much. I have few friends left anyway, and he’s one of them. *shrugs*

Artemis: Awweee…that’s so sweet. Good thing Gai ain’t hear or I could smell a macho hug. Oo

Kakashi: *sweatdrop*

Sasuke: *glowers* And yes. I would have killed Haku. *closes eyes solemnly* But no, I didn’t mean to mirror my brother. I’m not like him…I don’t kill for pleasure or for profit. If I can…I’d like to avoid killing anyone all together.

Naruto: Sasuke… *smiles and hugs him again*

Itachi: *sniffs* I’m not that mean. 9_9

Artemis: We know, Itachi. You’re just misunderstood. Yet, despite your evilness in the anime and manga and this story…you’re still loved.

*Itachi fangirls over the world nod their heads in agreement*

Artemis: And yeah. Naruto does have his serious guardian side and he has actually been maturing a bit over the story. This really showed here in the last chapter, where he’s becoming frustrated with his lack of strength to protect Sasuke. ^^ Sasuke has also been more and more open and aware of his deeper feelings for Naruto, and this arc with Haku really helped. I also worked hard to get Haku more himself in the last chapter, and I’m glad it worked. ^^

Kakashi: So…that wraps that up?

Artemis: Yep! Guess it does!

Kakashi: GREAT! *grabs Iruka, tosses him over his shoulder and rushes out*

*Iruka’s shouts can be heard down the hall. Everyone else stretches and stands, grabbing some chocolates and exchanging smiles, insults, and smalls words of chatter*

Naruto: Hey! Artemis-chan! Watcha going to do with the cutout reviewers?

Artemis: *looks up* Oh…I don’t know. I guess I was going to sell them on ebay or something.

Neji: Can I take them home…for…practice purposes that I swear don’t involve shurikens or pointy objects?

Sasuke: ……in that case, I want dibs on Damp’s cutout.

Artemis: Hide Nomme’s cutout before Iruka comes back for it. Oo

Lee: I would like to take them home!

Artemis: Guys, I can’t really hand out their cardboard personas to you. God only knows what you’d all do to half of them for the questions they’ve asked over the course of our time together. XD

Everyone still left but Shino and Gaara: *pout*

Itachi: Artemis-chan… *takes her hand and tilts her head up, his face close to hers and gazes locked* Please gift these wonderful cutouts to me. I promise you…we of the Akutsuki will care for them like many of our own.

Kiba: Pfft…as if that will work, Itachi.

Artemis: *all fangirly* Hai, Itachi-kun. Anything for you.

Itachi: *smirks victoriously and starts loading the cutouts into a truck*

Sasuke: *glares at Artemis* You sell out.

Artemis: *heart* *heart* *heart* I’m sure the reviewers won’t mind their cutouts being donated to Itachi-san. ^___________^

Everyone from Naruto, including Artemis: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, EVERYONE!!! ^_______^