Symphony Paradise

Sorry for the delay (I sound like a broken record I know...) but I had college finals to deal with, luckily I was accepted into the Professional Program at my University, so I guess finals went well. Anyways heres an update, consider this the first installment of the second arc of this story. I hope you enjoy it, and please please PLEASE review, its very discouraging when I only get 1 or 2 reviews per chapter, so if you want this story to continue, please give me some feedback on what you think.

Ani Rayne - Yes, Rock Lee is definatly gay I mean...do I even need to explain my reasoning? hah hah, thanks for the review!

-Second Symphony-

We often speak of following our dreams, may it be to be swept off our feet by a knight in shining armor, his dark hair blowing in the wing. It may be to be successful, recognized for our abilities and talents. Or maybe we dream to live happily ever after, holding a loved one in our arms as the sun sets over the distant horizon. Children hold onto their dreams, desperate to stay afloat in the sea of the world. The dreams of children are rafts on which to float thorough childhood and inevitably to adulthood. Sadly though, dreams fade with the harsh circumstances of life. The dark haired Knight never comes; political opponent outmaneuver us, and sometimes that sunset never comes. AS we get older we loosen our grip on those dreams and settle for what’s dealt to us by life’s hand. When we get even older we soon forget that we had dreams in the first place, and sink into the empty abyss of life.

For those who have forgotten how to dream, remember this: You too were once a child and knew what it truly meant to reach and grasp the impossible.

-Movement V-

Overture

“Sakura-chan, time to wake up sleepyhead” Naruto coaxed nudging his sleeping beauty.

Sakura groaned, swatting away his hand, “Five more minutes…”

He laughed, “That’s what you’ve said every five minutes for the past fifteen.”

“Grr why didn’t you make me get up then!”

“Sorry, you just look so beautiful when you’re asleep” softly brushing her hair off of her face.

“You watch me when I sleep? That’s kinda creepy you know,” wiping the sleep from the corners of her eyes.

“Maybe, but you don’t mind, right?” he whispered seductively, rubbing the side of his face against her. His teeth found Sakura’s neck and bit down.

Sakura shuddered, her fingers clawed at Naruto’s back. God she loved that, it was so…primal and sexy, every time he did that she would start to lose herself….but she had to go to work, “No, no! I’m running late already because of you!” complaining as she pushed him off, rolling over and straddling him, “We will finish this tonight after work, ok?”

“Hmmm Promise?”

“Promise. Besides, I think we both deserve a little reward for our hard work lately hm?”

Naruto nodded like a teenage boy, eagerly awaiting his chances to feel the warmth of a woman. Sakura climbed off the blond and hurried to throw herself in the shower before rushing off to the hospital. Being the head of the Hospital was hard work but not without reward. Not only had she directly helped unify the nations, seeing the happy faces of the saved and their families on a daily basis was more to make it all worth it.

Sakura was washing the shampoo out of her hair as she heard the door creak open slowly. “Naruto, I said after work!”

“But I have to pee…” he whined

Sakura rolled her eyes; he acted like such a child sometime, “Well then use the toilet dummy”

Naruto cleared his throat, “But my…it’s all….I cant pee like this….please?”

The water shut off and Sakura climbed out, dripping wet and naked, “Could you hand me that towel please?”

“You’re not helping you know,” he moaned, handing her the towel.

“Not my problem, I have to go to work, hospital isn’t going to run itself if I’m late.” She replied walking out of the bathroom.

Naruto sighed, “You’re too cruel Sakura-chan”

Sakura could barely stifle her laughter as she pulled on her clothes. Oh how she loved to tease him so, he would complain about it but she couldn’t just let him win so easily all of the time, right? “Alright hun I’m heading out, I’ll see you tonight at 6:30. How about I bring ramen back for dinner?”

A resounding grunt came from the bathroom which Sakura assumed meant, “Yes my beloved, thank you so much for all your hard work and consideration for my wellbeing and happiness in my existence.” Well, she could hope that’s what it meant at least. Sakura opened the front door lost in her personal joke and ran straight into Ino. Sakura fell back dropping her bag in the process. Ino just stood there taking up a good portion of the door while rubbing her nose, “Geeze pig, you’re forehead is as thick and wide as ever”. Sakura pulled herself to her feet, picking up her bag in the process, “And you’re a pain the ass as usual” rubbing her rear end. The two friends just laughed, “Anyways sorry about that, what can I do for you?” asked Sakura.

“Well actually I need Naruto, the Hokage sent me to get him.” Ino replied,

“The Hokage? I thought you didn’t work for him anymore…”

“Well…I don’t, but I overhead Kakashi tell that idiot Shikamaru to come get Naruto, but knowing those lazy asses it would never get done; so I came here to tell Naruto myself.”

“Uh huh…well…when does he need to be there?”

Ino shrugged, “Eventually”

Sakura raised her eyebrow, “Eventually?”

“Yeah, I guess Kakashi doesn’t care when he gets there,” Ino rolled her eyes, “It’s not like he’s ever doing much anyways.”

“I see, Naruto?” she called over her shoulder, “Did you hear all of that?”

“Yes…” a pathetic voice responded, “I’ll head over there after my shower”.

Ino knitted her brow, “What’s up with him?”

Sakura sighed, “He pouting because I have to go to work. Geeze now I’m going to be really late!”

“Ah well let me walk with you then, there’s a few more things I need to talk to you about,” replied Ino closing the door behind Sakura.

“Uhg is this about that stupid medical checkup? I don’t see why I can’t just do it myself; I am the head of the hospital after all...”

“Yes you are, but even you are not exempt for hospital rules. They’re there for a reason you know! Don’t worry, I’ll do the exam for you, we’ll just schedule for your next day off. Now besides that, there is one other thing I wanted to talk to you about…” Ino smirked.

--

Naruto turned on the shower and shed his underwear to the bathroom floor. The water was still hot from Sakura’s shower, and Naruto still desperately needed to pee. He looked down at the problem between his legs, still unsure on what to do. Kiba had mentioned on several occasions about just peeing in the shower, but somehow that seemed kinda gross. Besides, if Sakura found out, and somehow she always managed to, Naruto would be a dead man. No, not a dead man, there were so many fates worse than death, and Sakura was probably a master at most of them. Taking a deep breath, “Ok ok, it’s not like I haven’t done this before. Sure it’s been a while but I still know how to ….do it…” Nonetheless it still felt slightly awkward as he searched the shower for something to help him along.

“Ah Come on Kit, you don’t need Sakura for this. Real men do it alone!” echoed the all too familiar voice in Naruto’s head.

“You’re not helping Kyuubi!” he complained.

“Hey like this one time I was doing it and I took out an entire forest in the process. Trees burning, the ground was totally leveled, it was awesome!”

Well that killed the problem right there and then, “…Demon Fox Masturbation, I guess I need to add that to the list of Ultimate Turnoffs…Thanks I guess…” Naruto groaned

“Anytime!” replied the fox cheerfully.

Naruto quickly washed himself and leaped out of the shower to relieve his bladder. Feeling somewhat better about the morning he decided to pull his clothes on and see what Kakashi wanted to see him about, maybe he’d get lucky and get to go be a substitute at the Academy again.

Ten minutes later he was knocking on the Hokage’s office door. “See, I told you it would work,” came Shikamaru’s voice as he opened the door.

“What would work?” inquired the blond.

Kakashi looked up from his book and took his feet off the desk, “He didn’t want to go and get you so we just waited till Ino was listening through the door so she’d go off and do it for him. I’m surprised she actually fell for it.”

Shikamaru climbed back into his chair, “There’s a reason I’m one of the best tacticians in the village…”

Kakashi turned to Naruto, “Anyways, I have a very important special mission for you, one that I think will compliment your unique abilities.”

“Oh?” Naruto’s excitement was clearly heard in his voice.

“Yes, this is somewhat sudden, but in one week’s time, the inauguration of the next Hokage will take place…”

Naruto’s eyes went wide and butterflies swarmed his throat, “I…”

“…And I want you to work Security for the event.” finished Kakashi with a smile.

Naruto’s heart dropped between his feet. He silently cursed himself for letting his hopes get the better of him. He held back his tears but it was a swiftly losing battle; still he tried to be mature about it. Forceful clearing his throat, “I see. Who’s in charge of security?”

“Anko will be leading the security team. I want you to head over to the coliseum and meet with her to discuss plans, understood?”

Naruto clenched his fist, not out of anger but to hold back his already overflowing emotions. “Alright, I’ll head over now.” He grunted through gritted teeth as he quickly spun around and practically ran out the door. Once outside the building, Naruto ducked away into a dark alley. The collar of his jacket was the only thing he could bite down on as he let out all the frustration and sadness that had consumed him. His hands clawed at the brick wall, thin streams of blood ran his turn fingernails rand down his hands. He fell to his knees sobbing, his fingers gently steaming as his wounds almost instantly healed.

“Kit, I…”

“Not now Kyuubi…”

“…My apologies…”

It was several more minutes before Naruto managed to collect himself and dry his eyes. Dragging himself to his feet he trudged out of the alleyway and sped off towards to coliseum.

Upon arrival and the main coliseum office, Anko, in her usual fashion, complained about Naruto being late. “You know back before I was a Jonin, they used to beat you when you showed up late to an assignment.” She licked her lips seductively, “Oh how I enjoyed it…want to give it a try?”

Naruto had learned from experience it was best not to encourage Anko and skipped straight to business, “So what is the plan for security?”

Anko stuck out her lip pouting, “Fine, be that way.” With a sigh she unrolled a map of the village and coliseum out of the table. “We’ll have the usual security around the perimeter of the village; it’ll make good practice for the Fresh Genin Meat. Because of your cloning abilities, you’ll be proving support to the several ANBU teams stations directly around the stage. If anything should go wrong you will…intercept the attack with your clones.”

“In other words use them as meat shields in case something goes wrong. I know how to guard a VIP, It’s not like I don’t have the experience.” He replied coldly, “Besides, what’s with the need for the security? It’s not like we have any known and active enemies that would attack…”

Anko raised her eyebrow at Naruto’s dark tone, “Well there is always a chance that some unknown assailant will use this transition as an opportunity to strike. We don’t want to take any chances and the whole thing is being kept under the utmost secrecy. No one even knows who the next Hokage will be; the only people who know are the village elders and the current Hokage himself. That’s also why we’re counting on you to handle the majority of the coliseum security yourself. The fewer people that know the inner workings of the security, the safer this event will be. Now, let me walk you through the schedule of the event…”

Many hours later Naruto dragged himself home, tired and sore. Anko had gotten angry when he asked too many questions and proceeded to beat him with a wooden sword for a good half and hour. He would be going back every day for the rest of the week to work on finer details as well as review the plan for the ceremony, not exactly Naruto’s idea of a good time.

The front door swung open, the floorboards creaking as he entered the dim and quiet house. The sun was going to start setting soon though Sakura would not be home for another hour or so. He shed his shoes by the front door and unzipped his shirt and jacket, dropping them in the hamper as he we walked towards the ladder that lead to the roof. Heaving the glass door open, he stepped into the cool air that danced across his bare chest.

There was something relaxing about the sound of splashing water in the fountain and the smell of flowers that filled the air. Naruto and Sakura often came up here to cool off after a fight or to spend a romantic moment together. Tending to the garden was soothing to Naruto’s soul, and because of this, the garden was always lush and healthy. He methodically trimmed dead buds used his hands to water the plants, scooping it from the fountain and letting the cool liquid trickle between his fingers, slipping from his grasp. Sighing, the young man gave up and stretched out on the wooden bench, gazing up at the sky. The sky was on fire, the sun setting and clouds making their gentle march over the horizon, a relaxing scene; one that Shikamaru would probably enjoy on a daily basis.

Naruto became so lost in his thoughts and the sky above him that he didn’t even notice that Sakura had returned home. She tapped lightly on the open glass door, “Hey...” she called out, Naruto turned his head and sat up on the bench, “Sorry I’m a little late, it took a while to get the ramen for dinner. I swear that place gets more popular every day.” She sat down next to him rubbing her hands up and down his bare back, “You upset and your back is all tense, what happened?”

“Maybe dreams are like a pool of water…You can look at them, bath in them, even hold them in your hand, but if you try to grasp it, it just slips between your fingers…” he sighed.

“….Naruto, what happened? Is it about whatever Kakashi-sama had to talk to you about?” She climbed behind him, rubbing the tense muscles of his back.

Naruto slouched over more and let Sakura massage his back, “They’re announcing the new Hokage next week…”

Sakura’s eyebrow arched, “oh? And?”

Naruto sighed, “Kakashi told me I’m to help with the security of the ceremony. To make sure no one tries to assassinate the next Hokage.”

Sakura frowned and pulled herself against Naruto’s back, her arms wrapping around his neck. “I’m sure that’s not the news you were hoping to get today…”

“Yeah, you could say that…”

“It’s alright to cry, if you want to…” she said in a muffled voice, her face buried in the back of his neck.

“I think I’ve cried enough for today,” he replied coldly. An awkward silence passed between the two before Sakura finally pulled herself around and kissed the side of his neck.

“You know, you’re not making things very easy for me.” She whispered into his ear.

Naruto turned his head, confused, “What do you mean by that?”

“I made a promise to you this morning did I not?” she smirked, “That’s our way of the ninja,”

“I don’t think I’m really in the mood right now…” he sighed,

“You don’t have a choice this time fox-boy,” as she bit down on his neck, hard. Naruto let out a shudder, his will to resist slipping away. Sakura’s hand slid down his bare chest and slipped into his pants. The blonde’s toes curled as he shivered in sensation as Sakura’s cool hand slid around his manhood. His fingers desperately grasped the edge of the stool as her thin hand slid up and down his length, her mouth making short work of his neck.

Naruto’s hands slipped behind his back and between Sakura’s legs. Pushing her panties aside he ran his finger up and down along her slit. Sakura growled, “Put them in!” she demanded. Naruto hungrily attacked her pink lips, biting her lower lip and sucking on it as his fingers pushed inside his lover’s womanhood. Sakura happily moaned in pleasure and stroked Naruto faster, rocking her hips against Naruto’s hand. The awkward angle was killing Naruto’s hand so he released his lover’s lips and turned around on the bench to face her. His fingers continues to tug and pull at Sakura’s velvety insides as his thumb rubbed her clit bringing about melodious moans from his pink-haired companion. When his teeth sank into her collar, her hips gave way, lifting up with the motion’ of Naruto’s hand. She pulled herself against his chest with one arm as her other stroked Naruto’s member, drunk with passion. Naruto’s fingers dove deeper into Sakura, gently twisting back and forth, touching every spot Sakura had within herself.

The clouds in the darkening sky now loomed overhead and the first glisten of a springtime shower touched the lover’s skin. Naruto cradled his Sakura in one arm and pulled open the front of her robes with the other letting her subtle curves out. The first droplet of rain splashed across Sakura’s skin as she moaned, “Naruto, please…” The droplets came in pairs now, rolling down their faces as Naruto removed his hand from between Sakura’s legs as she pushed herself above him. She smiled as she rubbed herself against the tip of his member, “Brings back memories…” Naruto just smiled back with those cerulean eyes and lifted himself up into his lover. Her back arched as the rain now started to pour down onto them, her hands finding his back, fingers clawing at his skin. She pulled his face between her breasts as the two rocked back and forth, thrusting against one other.

Naruto’s arms wrapped under Sakura’s and grasped her shoulders from behind; pulling her against him with each passion filled thrust. Sakura’s hands clawed at Naruto’s shoulders as she rammed herself against him. Steam rose off their bodies from the rain rolling across their hot skin as they approached their climax. Breaths became short and harsh as Naruto’s thick manhood pumped in and out of Sakura’s petite body. Their pace quickened, frantically trying to get as close as possible. Finally Sakura felt her body convulse, burying her face in Naruto’s hair she screamed as her orgasm overtook her. At the same time Naruto pulled down on Sakura, burying himself deep inside her as his seed erupted inside his lover.

The two sat there, together as one, Naruto’s sperm leaking out of Sakura with his manhood still sheathed inside her. Their breath became more calm and their heartbeat slower; basking in the afterglow. All Sakura could manage was “Yes…” as her hands slid down his chest, leaning back to look at her man. Those wonderful eyes poked through rain-soaked hair, teeming with emotion and devotion. His hands took her face, “Thank you, my little blossom.” He smiled, pulling his lips to hers, pulling her close.

--

“You know, I told you I wasn’t in the mood” Naruto said coyly, shoving ramen noodles into his mouth.

Sakura squeezed the water from her hair with a towel, “You didn’t exactly put up too much of fight. Besides, you were getting all depressed on me and I couldn’t let that happen.”

“Myeah I…” he started, still sporting a mouthful of noodles.

“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” She ordered

Naruto swallowed, “Sorry Sakura-chan. Yeah I know I was being depressing, its just such a frustrating situation. Thanks for being there; I don’t know what I’d do without you sometimes.”

“I don’t either, someone has to feed and dress you. You’d probably be wearing that same old grungy jacket if it wasn’t for my superior fashion sense.” She laughed.

“This coming from a half soaked woman, lying on the floor of her living room, eating take-out ramen in her bra and panties?” Naruto laughed.

Sakura just rolled her eyes, “Touché’” as she crawled over and rested her head against his bare chest, “Try not to let it bother you, they probably just feel you’re too young still. If I know Tsunade-sama, and I do, she’ll make sure you become Hokage within her lifetime.”

The blond groaned, “At that rate she’s going I won’t be Hokage for another 50 years!”

“Hey! That’s my sensei you’re talking about” Sakura complained, tapping Naruto in the chest with her fist. Unfortunately “tapping” for Sakura meant possible internal bleeding and a trip to a hospital. Luckily Naruto was used to taking such abuse and Kyuubi handled most of the repairs, despite Naruto’s sharp grunt from the pain from the blow. “Oh, sorry…”

He just held up his hand, “It’s fine, the bruising will subside,” rubbing his chest gingerly.

Sakura nuzzled against his skin, “If it’s any consolation, it’s not like anyone doesn’t recognize your abilities. Not just in Konoha, but across the nations. You would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t at least heard your name. You have great friends who are willing to fight by your side no matter what. And you have a woman who loves you very much, even when you’re being depressed and annoying,” She smiled.

Naruto sighed, “Yea I know you’re right, I am very happy with what I’ve gained in my life. It’s just hard to let something like that go when your entire life has been in pursuit of that goal. I just can’t live with that sense of…un-fulfillment I guess”

“Just because your dream isn’t completely fulfilled right now, doesn’t mean it won’t happen. It’s not like you need to give it up Naruto, just be patient, you never know what may happen. I have faith in you, and you should have faith in yourself, if you didn’t then you just wouldn’t be Naruto, am I wrong?”

With a smirk, “I suppose that’s true,” sipping the last drip of Ramen broth from his bowl, “Though I think I’m feeling…un-fulfilled in other areas too…”

Sakura shot him a dangerous look, “You told me before that you weren’t in the mood!”

“Well,” he admitted, “You said so yourself that I wasn’t putting up much of a fight, and Sakura-chan is always right…”

“Well at least we agree on that much,” she smirked, “You’re obvious about sucking up but at least you know what to say.” Pulling her scantily clad body against him, sending shivers down the blonde’s spine, “Good, I’m not quite done with you either” licking his chest.

--

Naruto had been wondering why Kakashi had given them a week to organize security but quickly understood why when he returned the next day to work with Anko. Apparently Kakashi had been so busy with preparations for the ceremony that Anko was feeling…neglected. In the course of 10 hours she made 36 separate attempts to tie Naruto up and do god knows what with him. All in all hardly anything got done and Naruto now realized why this was going to take a whole week to pull off.

Nonetheless he endured the whole week of abuse and in the end preparations were complete and Naruto found himself standing at the main event. Kakashi and the other Village elders stood on a small stage in the center of the coliseum along with several members of ANBU, Anko, and of course the real Naruto, ready to use his Shadow Cone Jutsu if necessary. In addition there were also ANBU operatives strategically stationed in the crowd in case something was to go wrong. Behind the Elders, the new Hokage was robed in a Konoha traditional cloak, head and face covered under a hood and hat making his or her identity impossible to determine. Naruto was on edge, partly because he didn’t want anything to go wrong and partly because he wanted to know who the next Hokage could be. Kakashi then stepped up to the microphone, “Uh...testing? One two three…whatever. Welcome everyone…As you know the next Hokage will be announced today…”

Naruto was racking his brain, frantically thinking of possible candidates. Shikamaru would have been a good choice but he would have never agreed to do it and it was doubtful Temari would allow him to anyways.

“…I really don’t like speeches so I won’t set here and bore you with the formalities.”

Neji? He certainly had the skills and abilities but his personality was a bit…flat. Besides the idea of Neji wearing the Hokage outfit seemed ridiculous.

“The person we have selected has protected our village time and time again, and even surpassed those who trained him….”

Lee? ….no, that would be...so utterly wrong.

“Therefore from this day forth, the new Hokage of Konoha Village will be…” Utter silence blanketed the crowd,

Choj...no, who was he kidding? The only real possibility was..

“Naruto Uzumaki”.

Half of the crowd cheered while the other gasped in shock as Naruto collapsed to the ground. “What happened? An attack?” ordered an ANBU officer rushing over to Naruto’s limp body.

Kakashi blinked, “Well, didn’t see that one coming…”

“Well if you had just told him last week like you were supposed to…” scolded Shikamaru who had been standing off to the side of the stage.

“I wanted to surprise him, is that so bad?”

“Not when all of these people think their new Hokage just got assassinated…”

“…Oh…He is alive, right?” Kakashi asked the ANBU medical officer who was helping Naruto back to his feet as the crowd erupted in applause. “Seems he got a little too excited there,” Kakashi laughed nervously into the microphone as Naruto looked around, confused.

“What just happened?” he asked.

“You’ve been chosen to be the next Hokage,” came a voice from behind him. Naruto spun around to face Sakura, clothed in the Hokage’s robes, hat in hand.

“S-Sakura? You knew about this the whole time?” Naruto stammered.

She smiled, “Sorry I didn’t tell you before, but it was under Kakashi’s orders.”

Kakashi cleared his throat, “So Naruto Uzumaki, do you accept your role as the 7th Hokage of our village?” Tears welled up in the blonde’s eyes are he tried to force the words past his knotted throat but he only managed a very enthusiastic nod of the head. Kakashi’s eyes smiled, “I’ll take that as a yes then.”

“Well in that case,” started Sakura placing the Hokage’s Fire hat on Naruto’s head and draped the robes across the back of his shoulders, “These belong to you now, Naruto-sama, Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village.” Naruto was still unable to speak as he visibly held back his tears. Sakura wrapped her pale arms around his neck, pulling him close and whispering in his ear, “You know it’s ok if you want to cry in happiness.” Naruto lost it, coughing as the tears broke free and rushed down his face. “Now turn and face the people of our village.”

Naruto took Sakura’s hand in his own and turned around to a standing ovation from everyone in the village. Wiping the ears from his still leaking eyes, he found himself still unable to muster any words. Instead his signature grin appeared on his face as he gave thumbs up to the roar of the crowd. Above the crowd rose two flamboyant green beasts and retuned the hand gesture back to the new Hokage. “FOR NARUTO” roared Lee and Gai louder than anyone in the crowd, “NICE GUY POSE!”