The war is long over, but the journey continues. Inspired and loosley based off of the events of "Naruto: The Last" Narusaku

- meaning absurdity, because surely four people so different in nature cannot be described in any other manner. Mimato/Taiora, Yamato/Taichi friendship, Sora/Mimi friendship. Latest: A classic Mimato Coffee Shop AU.

That was her mission, to save Uchiha Sasuke. She was the only one who could save him, but who would save her? Who would save her when she lost herself? Who would save her from the nothingness that surrounded her? Even though she didn't know where she was, who she was, the flicker of warmth in the cold air of nowhere comforted her, calmed her. Image Credit: SakariREN on deviantART

A series of unrelated [CoAi] drabbles for Coai Discord challenges —[ShinShi] [Shinichi x Shiho] genres and rating vary.

A collection of 100 word [Mimato] drabbles.

And this, Shinichi thinks as he leans down to kiss her. This is what love feels like. .[Shiho/Shinichi ONESHOT]

A sharp intake of breath here, a lingering touch there. A brushing of hands today, a shy smile yesterday... They never spoke of their relationship and no one ever asked. But they had always loved each other. Always. NaruSaku. 500 words or less. Slight AU. Updated frequently.

Kudo Shinichi returned to his life. Haibara Ai continued hers. Out of everything he has witnessed, how could a natural thing as puberty shock Kudo Shinichi?

"I made you dinner for Valentine's Day?" Oh god, why did it come out as a question. Get yourself together Kudo! EDIT: Now with a White Day story! (sorta) Ch. 2 is an attempt at 1k in 1hr that happens in the same universe so I've decided to add it to this fic.

A thousand universes of possibility exist for Shinichi Kudo and Miyano Shiho

Sakura left Konoha one night out of no where, no one knows what exactly happened except for one person. What will happen when she returns 4 years later with someone else? (Bad Summary)

Ino, Shikamaru, and the affair that was never supposed to happen.

It was a wife's duty to defend her husband's honor, no matter how lazy, infuriating or idiotic he was. — NarutoSakura, SasukeTenten, ShikamaruIno.

Fourteen hours are not enough to set up a romantic date night... Or are they? [InoShika, ChoKaru, fluff] / cover image by cosmiktea

"You really hurt me." "I know." "Why didn't we ever make this work?" "We were young." She felt his grip slip away. It was time. "I'm going home to my son and you should too." Angsty one shot. This is a quick apology for disappearing for awhile.

In which Kudo Shinichi can't find a decent shirt to save his life, wardrobe calamity ensues on his quest to unravel the mysterious fate of his missing dress shirts and a certain strawberry blonde's hastiness to deny any sort of involvement on the matter instantly deems her as Suspect Numero Uno(or: he's half naked, she's flustering hot and the goddamned phone won't shut up)—Shinshi

Post-Fourth Shinobi World War AU. The war is over and that means changes. On a political level, the leaders of the Hidden Villages are approaching retirement and they need successors. On a personal level, Uzumaki Naruto has accomplished everything he set out to do originally. But with a lack of defined objectives, self reflection and doubt sets in. Does he really want to be Hokage?

Part 01 of the Tales of the Seventh Hokage and the Greatest Medical Kunoichi series. Narusaku Naruto wants to ask Sakura out on a date. Shenanigans ensure. Set after the war with Kaguya but before the Boruto movie (alternative plot).

They could not be any different. There were no signs, no indications that they would end up together. Yet they did anyways. He was broody, she was bubbly. He has issues, she makes them. He was broken, she makes him whole. A series of one-shots and related stories of Matt and Mimi and the various reactions of the people around them.

Naruto and Sakura share a tender moment during a dark and stormy night, which leads to... ((Post 699 AU))

Why are you so quiet? Something's off. InoxShika oneshot - T for swearing. From the Prompt: The Sound of Silence (hence, title)

Despite Taichi's misgivings, Mimi and Yamato are reunited in Japan and determined to last. Mimato, Taiora and Taichi/Yamato friendship.

A collection of Mimato vignettes and non-linear one-shots.

In which Shikamaru realizes that Ino is a formidable (and troublesome) opponent and despairs accordingly. [one-shot, InoShika, rated T for swearing and sexual themes]

Revolutions, bending of reality, creation of life, and the fall of happiness. Does war ever end for those known as Shinobi? Will they actually change the past? [Includes Minato, Kushina, the Uchiha clan, etc.] [Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi go into the past]

Short story about the undefined or soon to be defined relationship between Tatsumi and Hilda. *Warning* This may content some spoilers, I might write and not notice it was a spoiler and forget to warn every chapter needed so be warned.

Post chapter 698. Maybe there really was a happy ending after all. [Team 7 centric. NaruSaku]

When she sees him for the first time he's sitting in the university courtyard, his eyes closed, and ignores the world. (Spoiler: it goes downhill from there.) Drabble Collection- Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru. AU.

An old threat rises against Konoha, and it is up to Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi to take arms against their former ally. On their mission, Naruto and Sakura also delve into their relationship as friends, teammates, and even lovers. (Does not take place in the same continuity as the manga.) Update: Rating has been changed from K to T. Completed.

Shikamaru would do anything for his teammates, but there were certain things he never expected to have to do. Ino comes to him with a request that he wants to immediately shoot down, yet reluctantly he finds himself agreeing. He sincerely hoped that no one else started coming to him with more requests like this. [Rated for sexual themes]

What would you do if you were one of the strongest Shinobi in the village and was being hunted down by an unknown enemy? Duh! Find this guy and kill him! Well that's what Shikamaru and Ino think until the moment comes and tricky situations arise. Add some emotions and awkward moments into the mix and life definitely gets interesting. Shika/Ino

"I start believing in anything you're saying, I'm reminded that I should just be getting over it." [Yamato x Mimi] [Christmas one-shot]

Snippets of Yamato and Mimi's interactions and evolving relationship. Because, after all, it's the little things that make one fall in love. Chapter 5: "Mimi... Have you spared some thought that maybe my Dad's home, too?" he asked, his lips close enough to touch her ear.

Sakura Haruno was elbow deep in Naruto Uzumaki's guts when he asked her to marry him. It was so not the right time. But she still said yes.

Shikamaru and Ino Yay. Ino and Shika become friends again when she moves back to his little town they become partners with Choji in there Martial arts class what will happen will they become closer or just saty friends summary sucks but if you love ShikaIno please read. Cussing and other mature themes

She was the epitome of beauty, the way she stood by the window with her golden hair cascading down her back with his flak jacket draped over her petite form. When her blue eyes locked with his dark ones, he could only smile. Most people spent their entire lives searching for someone that made them feel this way, but he had met her when they were four. *cover credit to owner*

A series of ShikaIno One-Shots based off different themes: Seduction, Marriage, Ino-Shika-Cho, a Bar...

Sequel to A True Love Story. Four years apart from one another can be difficult. How will Shikamaru and Ino manage to maintain their long distance love? What kind of emotions, or maybe even people, will get in the way? Will love truly conquer all or will the distance be too much to bear? Please read and see. ShikaIno, AU, Sequel, Lemon, Smut.

A series of random one-shots set throughout multiple universes (manga/anime/alternate) where Shikamaru and/or Ino confess their love to one another. Multiple ratings and multiple genres. Joint work with theGirlwithtoomanyOTPs on archiveofourown . org. Will be updated randomly as ideas come to us.

One-Shot. Out on a mission, Shikamaru and Ino manage to get caught in a trap. Things between them have been strained after Asuma's death but, with the predicament they're in, they could lose their lives as well. What is the one thing that comes to Shikamaru's mind in a situation like this? ShikaIno Lemon

Sometimes the only thing you can do is wait for the cold to pass and hold on to the promise of spring. [Takimi, Mimato]

Each year, on the day after his birthday, Shikamaru wakes up with a strange feeling. What can it be? And will he be able to figure it out before it's too late? [Horrible summary - I'll try to make a better one later]

What happens when Oga's revenge backfired and Hilda's bathing suit malfunctions? Rating changes from T to M due to my awesomeness. R&R

A Shinobi's confused feelings in love;the girl of his dreams(quite literally)living as the object of his desire, without her yet knowing,as far as he knows. Should he embrace these feelings or let them go as too troublesome? He'll figure out ... or so he hopes! Disclaimer:I don't own any of the Naruto characters or anything original to the Naruto world mentioned in this fanfic.

If he could have chosen someone to be his wife, it wouldn't have been her. Not his teammate… But because of a stupid mistake, the baby she now carries is his and he is determined to make it up to her. Even if it means spending his days with someone he doesn't love. (Complete at last)

20themes. 007. Creak. Even as a child Shikamaru actually enjoyed the thrill of being chased. Updated: July 25th.

He liked his women like he liked his chess: dull, boring, and predictable. Unfortunately, she wasn't any of those things. ―InoxShikamaru

As tradition goes, every wedding is sealed with an 'I do.' But for Shikamaru, he stands there calculating his answer- making everyone anxious and his fiance watch him with- was that an intent to kill? "Take your time Shika," She grins, mischievously. "No pressure."

Shikamaru knew how he wanted his life, but that didn't mean that's how his life was going to be. Slightly sad, but not really.

This was not the way Shikamaru had wanted his future to be. Overall, he had expected a less … well, troublesome, one. But maybe this wasn't so bad. OneShot- Shikamaru. On inheritances. And Ino.

At a reunion party at the academy, Shikamaru finds himself having feelings for this particular blonde ex-teammate of his. The only problem is, she now has a boyfriend; Kiba. How will the known genius tackle this problem? And what will happen when troublesome clouds darkens the peaceful horizon of Konoha? Rated M for violence and strong language. Minor pairings: NaruSaku, Kibahina.

[AU] Certainly, falling in love was not part of her bucket list... A Shikamaru and Ino love story.

AU Modern world. Shikamaru is a defender of the Tokyo Football Club and is more than pleased to have an encounter session with Ino Yamanaka, liking the idea of sex without attachment; not understanding, that sex without attachment simply do not exist. (Short story for all ShikaIno lovers for Christmas).

A mission from Sunagakure. A long walk home. A confession. A love. Shikamaru x Ino.

What if Inoichi saw her daughter with Shikamaru on bed with only blanket covers them? Will Shika-Ino-Chou legendary tag team will be broken or it will bring another strong foundation. This is ShikaIno oneshot lovestory.

Ino starts seeing Shikamaru in a new light, and they soon fall in love. Follow them while they deal with friends, family, awkward moments and all of their feelings for each other in 'Loving Life! ShikaxIno Please no flames! R&R

These were the moments Ino treasured; because that's how their relationship was. Slow, steady, and never once rushed.

Eight: Unprepared for an icy winter, Ino plunges out into the cold, and only has one person to call when things don't go as planned... ShikaIno one-shot series. Eighth update.

… A running system. (No matter the consequences.) The Konoha Twelve, and Ino Yamanaka. Complete in seven parts. A story about life – and growing up.

In which, Ino dreams of a romance like the ones she reads about and Shikamaru just wants her. Shikamaru/Ino

Shikamaru has decided to make a sacrifice that hurt both him and Ino. But, it turns out that his sacrifice was put to waste and now, Shikamaru had to endure Ino's sacrificial decision.

Shikamaru has something planned for his wife, something.. Devious.

Ino has always thought of Shikamaru as an important friend, but after the two of them go on a mission alone, she realizes her feelings for him have become stronger. With the help of their friends, will these two finally be able to find love? Or will someone else get in their way? *Contains Lemon*

Shikamaru is drafted by Ino to perform...a favor..and things start to get..pretty complicated. Rated: M to be safe m lol..so..R&R:).

Everyone knows how Shikamaru prefers his girls. OneShot- Ino, Shikamaru. And. Side pairing: Naruto/Sakura and others.

Shikamaru and Ino have been friends for a long time. Best Friends ever since they were kids. There family's have been friends and partners for a long time as well. Changing those feelings might cause problems for them and others. Shikamaru and Ino only care for each others happiness. What if Love develops between them, but there to scared to say it?

When they least expected it, they had already fallen hopelessly in love. – Shikamaru/Ino.

Theme Collection. 022. Ersatz: She, more than anyone else, knew when to tell if he was hurting inside; and she, more than anyone else, knew just how to make it all better.

"You should stop." / "I do not like this, Oga Tatsumi. Do not repeat my question." / It was when Hildegarde confused with her own status as Beelzebub's wet nurse. How can she be when the answer is clear already? Another take on chapter 166.

This is my first Lemon Story: Shikamaru accidentally got x-ray vision. But the hitch is that he can’t control it and this ability activates only when he sense people who are attractive or getting it on. **Lemon** Shika/Ino and others

The road of life has so many twists and turns, how can one really think to keep up with it all? Ino is having that very problem and is unsure how to keep going till she gets help from Kakashi much to Shikamaru's horror, but did the young genius really expect things to stay the same forever? KakashixIno Vs ShikamaruxIno

A new War breaks out. It's been awhile since she'd seen him, it's been longer since she realized how much she wanted him to stay. ShikaxIno M for later chapters.

[slight title change] Ino never realized Shikamaru's love for her before she was murdered. Shikamaru never realized how his love would be tested when he got her back. Warnings will be announced and updated per chapter.

Ino and Shikamaru after the war. How are they going to deal with the life after the Fourth Shinobi War.

After the war, Shikamaru feigned madness. "If he wants something, he'll have it … even if what's the cause". What if he wants Ino? What will he do to get her? What will the measure he'll take? . . .I am new here. Please be good to me. :)

A visitor comes a-knockin' in the morning. — ShikamaruIno, Temari

Kissing him wasn't what she expected. ShikamaruIno, oneshot

It's all about life and growing up. A drabble series for January 2013, on adjusting to change and learning to live again. — ShikamaruIno. Complete.

When she is gone for more than a week he is sent on a mission. what he does to get her back is understandable..but he will have to work harder than he ever has before if he wants her to become her normal,loud self again. can he do it rated M for stuff..

The mind is his battlefield, but it's her playground. — ShikamaruIno. AUish.

Maybe it did bother him that his son calls him Shikamaru-niichan. — ShikamaruIno

A strike of a match, and everything crumbles. Ino, Shikamaru, Chouji, and what's left when Ino-Shika-Chou doesn't stand the test of time. — ShikamaruIno. Complete.

His gaze returned to her, no longer lazy, but serious and steadfast; "I have thought about kissing you every single day you've been gone. And you know why?"

Hilda finds an interesting, square "package" during a late night visit to the convenience store. One-shot.

When Hilda sleeps, Oga watches.

The Prince of Lust shows up in Oga Tatsumi's life and makes a mess out of his relationship with Hilda... Read to find out more./ Completed

Oga, can a kiss destroy humanity?

ONE SHOT – So what if he was lazy and she was vain, they fitted together and that was all that really mattered.

Maybe the picture showed a lot more than either of them intended.

Lead his Journey to Hell

ShikaxIno. Back home after their harrowing escape, Shikamaru must now deal with the trauma of his torture and Ino can't leave his sight. Will this bring them together or push them apart? And what trouble is brewing on the warfront? Now on second arc.

Ino and Shikamaru try the friends with benefits thing. Try being the key word. .:Heavy T, bordering light M:.

The love shared between two high school friends is cut short when Yamato gets into a tragic accident and dies. Years pass and Mimi has created a new life full of friends and a loving fiancee. What will happen when Mimi runs into a man who looks just like Yamato, except he's engaged and has a life that doesn't include Mimi? Or has he just forgotten his true love?

Konoha is settling back into everyday life after the conclusion of the Fourth Shinobi War, but Ino is finding it to be quite unlike what she anticipated. As everyone moves on, will Ino be caught in the shadows of the past?

Sakura couldn't count the number of times she'd been mistaken for Naruto's girlfriend. Not that she minded. But Naruto acted like it was so… so… offensive.

Just a small drabble inspired by the latest chapter SPOILERS!Chapter 131 and 137 HildaxOga

It's Baby Beel's birthday which needs to be celebrated, of course! But who will be on the guest list? And which difficult task has Oga to fulfill as a father in order to protect his pseudo-family?

Seeing you everyday chased by the girls makes me mad beyond belief. I want to be the first. Please R&R

Four-year-old Ino breaks her arm. Shikamaru is a sweetie-pie. Plus a flash-forward to present. Extremely fluffy and very cute. ShikaIno.

Maybe it's the line of his shoulders. Physical attraction isn't that strange towards your teammates. She figures she can deal with that. Or maybe it's his smile. InoShika.

Her social butterfly had landed, rejecting all other men in favor of a pineapple-ponytailed genius who liked gazing at clouds, playing shougi, and sleeping till noon every day. Suddenly, Shikamaru was the most important person in her life. ShikaIno fluff

Hilda is lazy. Tatsumi has his period. Yup, that's totally normal.

Could it be possible for Aizen and Orihime to have a happy future and a family together in the living world? Sweet and fluffy AiHime, OOC. May be follow-on piece to my story Nocturne. Oneshot. Read only if you're a sucker for happy endings.

15themes. 015. Dictation: The first time Shikamaru kisses her, she claims to have expected it and makes him do it again. She lied. Complete. — Shikamau/Ino.

"He's nothing but a foolish man, but he's far from ordinary." Drabble-like oneshot. HildaxOga

Ino was a troublesome woman. She took this a step further when she asked Shikamaru why. — Shikamaru/Ino.

Oga has come down with a cold and Hilda is left to watch over him. But Oga becomes to stubborn and ends up passing out leaving Hilda to care for him. Though, Hilda as well as Oga begin to see each other in different lights. OgaxHilda! R&R! Enjoy!

"She isn't perfect, but she's one hell of a woman." OgaxHilda drabble.

50themes. 050. Nostalgia: Naruto declares his love. Complete. — Naruto/Sakura.

Sakura isn't terribly sure she's doing the right thing when she kisses Naruto. NaruSaku, post-series au

Short fic. "Even the toughest woman will show her gentle side to the man she loves." Shikamaru didn't realise just how true his father's words were, not until he fell in love with her.

Their relationship never made any sense.

With the Fourth Shinobi War fast approaching, the whole of Konoha is spending one last day in the village they love before going off to war. Shikamaru just wants to spend his day cloud-watching.

She spilled lemonade on his song, he crashed her blind date, she flirted with his drummer, he couldn't stop playing pranks on her, etc. Mimato

Shikamaru was a tactician, and a brilliant one at that. Yet there was no clear logic behind the actions he took that night. It was potentially his last day alive, he deserved to act a little impulsively. He guessed that was why he kissed her. ShikaIno.

Not the smutty kind, I swear. But Tatsumi and Hilda do share a kiss, and it /is/ painfully sweet in the most literal, not-angsty sense of the phrase.

Tatsumi's pretty sure that Hilda isn't it.

Yoshio Ootori had proposed the arranged engagement, Ranka had accepted. How would their children fair as they're pushed into a marriage neither asked for? KyoxHaru/Lemon warning.

Fire and Ice. Hell and Earth. Water and Oil. Hot and Cold. Black and Blond. Oga and Hilda

Series of NaruSaku request drabbles. Possible current manga spoilers.

100 themes for AiHime...

Yamanaka Ino was a sinner. But that didn't stop Shikamaru from marrying her. Last chapter: Epilogue

After thirty kisses, he loved the taste of honey. ShikamaruxIno, prompted oneshots written for the LJ thirty kisses community.

100 themes for AiHime...yeah...

A little Ino and Shikamaru one-shot. Pure fluff, Enjoy!

Just how lazy is Shikamaru? Ask his wife. One-shot.

As far as love goes, theirs has been easy. Yukari/Hiroyuki, Yukari/George. Rated for mentions of sex and some coarse language.

The day Temari realized she was in love with Shikamaru was the day Ino realized that she needed him too. Maybe he was beautiful, after all. Ino-centric.

Sometimes Shikamaru thinks a little bit too much.

Being a story of grumpiness, barbeque, career options, and love. The important things in life often happen when you least suspect. Shika/Ino.

This is a Mimato LEMON, plain and simple. My first so be gentle. They meet at a club, have some fun, and then we find out it was more than that.

Sequel to Tradition--Ino groaned as she ducked low, using the booth for cover. She had been avoiding him for two weeks straight now, ever since their return from Suna.

He was a genius, but to be perfectly honest, he didn’t quite understand tradition sometimes.

ShikaIno. They say body heat helps warm you up quicker.

Sasuke is back. Naruto has joined ANBU. Sakura is spending more time in the hospital than in the field. Team 7 struggles to redefine itself, because sometimes you don't know what you really want after all.

/ShikaIno/ He looked at her confusedly, but as she raised his keys for him to see his eyes widen and he quickly checked his pockets. Soon his eyes narrowed to the girl and he scoffed. 'That damn troublesome girl took my keys...'

A gaggle of Mimi and Yamato vignettes, or short little feelgood stories lined up for your enjoyment. Dozo, enjoy.

The first kiss for Shikamaru and Ino happen in ways more than one. Written for LJ thirtykisses COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED

Naruto's idea of smiling for the camera does not coincide with Sakura's. NaruSaku oneshot. Rated T for mild swearing.

And the only way to deal with crazy people, she knew, was to comply with their demands and not make any sudden movement. Naruto/Sakura.

Sevenyearolds Shikamaru and Ino are getting married! ShikaIno

He wanted nothing more than to get in, get out, and go to sleep. ShikaIno.

Years after Asuma's death, Chouji soon follows. How does the remaining, married, two of team ten cope? Not well. Short and Sweet. Complete.

Hell hath no fury like a scorned woman.

Shimakaru is more than the indifferent genius he seems to be. Deep inside, he's someone who has much to deal with and making the right decisions is painful. What happened to the average life he's always wanted? COMPLETE [ShikaIno]

[ONESHOT] Being loved is one of the greatest gifts you could ever receive. Accepting it may be easy, but reciprocating can be hard. ShikaIno.

[COMPLETE] Some people fall in love and their story begins from there. Other stories begin long before that because they were born to love each other. ShikaIno.

Yamato spends a snowy winter day at Mimi's apartment. A perfect evening of their turbulent romance, but she just can't seem to let go of the past. MIMATO

Preparing for a dinner party had never been this dangerous...NaruSaku oneshot. Beware of the innuendo bug...

This is war, Ishida. Will everyone become a casualty when Ishida Yamato and Tachikawa Mimi's private battle goes suddenly public? The stakes are high, the emotions higher but all is fair in love...and war. Complete with Epilogue.

“Ino…dear,” Shikamaru groaned, “I didn’t mean for him to pick up on it…it just sort of happened…I guess…” A ShikaIno Oneshot.

Just a little something I thought up about Shikamaru and Ino and how I see them getting together...oneshot

COMPLETE (Mimato Taiora and bits of Takari.) What can One Week time do for four people?