Arabian Nights

Short but an update. Important note on bottom.

Arabian Nights Five


"Did we really hire idiots to guard the palace?"


Neji was pacing back and forth in front of Kyuubi, fuming at the fact that the vagabond escaped. If only he knew the vagabond's name and what he looked like. He didn't trust the guard's descriptions. Maybe he should ask Naruto later. Kyuubi was just watching Neji and chuckling because it was very amusing seeing the ever-stoic Grand Vizier's feathers ruffled. It was especially easy when it concerned Naruto.


"Well look at the bright side Neji. It has been over twenty-four hours since I did my magic and became the Sultan. And since it worked so well you shall have your reward soon."

"How soon?"

"As soon as the preparations for the ceremony are finished. It shouldn't take that long."

"Thank you Sultan. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"Neji have you even told Naruto?"

"...No."

"I think you should go tell him then."

"But you are his father."

"Are you nervous about telling Naruto that he's marrying you?"

"..."

"Hmmm... I guess that would make sense. You'd probably just stutter and blush like a new slave girl. I'll tell him in a little while. And stop glaring at me."

"Hmph."


Neji just crossed his arms and put his nose up in the air. He looked more like an insolent child then a Grand Vizier. After a few moments it started to sink in. He was finally going to get his reward. He was finally going to marrying his love, his Naruto. (Sounds familiar) He started to smile and then started to freak out because he didn't know what he should wear. Kyuubi just shook his head and watched Neji rush out the door. Probably to his own room. Neji was a good man, even if he helped him assume the thrown without anybody knowing, and he trusted him with his nephew. Of course if suddenly someone with more power and money came to the palace within the next few hours and asked for Naruto's hand in marriage then he might have to reconsider whom the better man was. As he was thinking, a knock came at the door. He told who ever it was to enter. A guard came in, bowed, and then delivered his message.


"A messenger has just arrived. He said that his Prince and royal envoy are coming here and that the Prince has asked for an audience with you Sultan. Shall I tell the guards to let this Prince through?"

"Does this Prince have a name?"

"He did not give one. But the messenger says that the Prince is a little paranoid."

"Well that is understandable when traveling. Perhaps he just doesn't trust easily. Tell the guards to let the Prince and his envoy enter. I shall be waiting in the throne room for them."

"Yes Sultan."


The guard bowed and then left the room. Kyuubi dressed in Arashi's best clothing, well all of Arashi's clothing was the best, but he wanted to impress this Prince especially if the Prince was loaded. He called for a servant, told him to tell Neji about their guests, and then he set off for the throne room. Once there, he leisurely walked up the steps, gracefully sat in the throne, and waited patiently. A few moments later Neji joined him. Kyuubi could tell from his demeanor that he was not very happy. Of course if your wedding to the one you loved were postponed because of an unexpected arrival, you'd be upset too. Kyuubi was about to speak to Neji and tell him that since he was patient all these years a few more hours wouldn't kill him. But then a guard came in, bowed and, waited for permission to announce their guest. Kyuubi nodded at the guard.


"May I present, Sultan Arashi, with his Highness, the Prince, his Grand Vizier, his and envoy."


The doors opened and in walked a man with black hair and ebony eyes, dressed as any royalty, flanked by another man also with black hair and ebony eyes, wearing the signet of a Grand Vizier, and a man with crimson hair and teal eyes, that looked to be a slave. Following them were many guards and servants, the servants carrying many chests and boxes with them. When the Prince got to the bottom step of the throne he bowed, along with everyone behind him.


"Sultan Arashi. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"I would say the same but I know not your name, or your Grand Vizier's, nor where you're from."

"Forgive me. I am Sasuke of Suna and this is my cousin Sai."

"Sultan Arashi."

"Grand Vizier Sai. Suna? I have not heard of it."

"Not many have. Only the privy few who are able to travel through our walls know of us and tell others. We are a very isolated people and we enjoy our privacy."

"I must say it is an honor to have you here. But why have you traveled so far from your isolated kingdom?"

"Well my kingdom may be isolated but it is vast and rich in resources. And I am the heir of the throne but the only way I can assume the throne is if I marry. So I have come to ask for your son's hand in marriage."

"Marriage?"

"Yes. I have even brought gifts."


Sasuke nodded at the servants who then set down the chests and boxes and then opened them to reveal jewels upon jewels, gold upon gold, and gorgeous fabric in a variety of colors. Kyuubi could tell that this Sasuke was powerful just from seeing him walk in the room. But knowing that he was rich just sweetened the deal. He then thought how ironic it was that what he was thinking earlier really happened. He briefly glanced at Neji, who was glaring daggers at Sasuke, and then made his decision. He smiled down at Sasuke in a friendly way.


"I accept."

"WHAT?"

"Thank you Sultan."

"But-"

"Neji! I shall speak to you later. Come now my guests, you must be tired from your traveling. I shall have my servants show you to your rooms so you can wash up and relax until dinner."

"Again thank you Sultan."


Servants came in through the curtains lining the throne room and led Sasuke and his envoy out the door and to their rooms. Back in the throne room, Neji was glaring at Kyuubi and was barely containing his rage. When the doors closed he started laying into Kyuubi.


"HOW DARE YOU!!!"

"Don't you yell at me."

"But you promised him to me. I helped you!!"

"Yes and for that I am grateful but look at the treasure Sasuke brings. Isn't it better to expand the kingdom especially with a, by the looks of it, very wealthy kingdom?"

"I don't care. I've been waiting to marry Naruto since I first saw him."

"That's sweet Neji but I'm thinking about the kingdom here."

"No. You're thinking about your own power gain and how you can control this Suna kingdom."

"Watch your tongue Neji."

"I am going to marry him. Rich prince or not."

"And how would you go about doing this? I have the final say in the matter."

"I could expose you." (Please there are ladies present.)

"Well wouldn't that be exposing yourself?"


Neji just glared at Kyuubi one last time then walked heatedly out of the room. Kyuubi just sighed. He may have lost an ally but he might have gained an even more powerful ally. How could he resist the treasure that was given to him anyway? He'll have to go and tell Arashi the great news.

To Be Continued...


Yeah not long. I got lazy. I'm going to be leaving to see my boyfriend for TWO WEEKS. So I don't know when the next chapter will come out. Either I'll be really bored and write the next chapter in the 3 days I have left or you'll just have to wait TWO WEEKS. We'll see how motivated I am.

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