For Hot Chocolatte! Again, because she messaged my Gaia account ;)

Naruto is currently female and the switch will probably be obvious. I'm planning on re-writing all my chapters for more details and stuff, because my writing style has changed and I want to update my fanfictions to keep up with it and continually improve. I'm going to mope a while because replacing chapters deletes reviews (I think…) but I'll be fine! By the way, Tsunade and the others think that there's only one child because one of them is hiding behind the other…

"Important words"

'Important thoughts'

"Talking"

'Thinking'

'KYUUBI THOUGHTS'

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FLASH BACK+

ACTIONS

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or anything associated with the Naruto series. If I did own Naruto, I would give him to Sasuke anyway.

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There was a soft tittering in the courtyard, the rumors that spread across the kingdom shamelessly converging among the Noblemen and Royalty of the country.

"So you've heard?"

"Yes, I have!"

"My, my, settling down so quickly these days…"

"They are in such a hurry, it seems too hasty…"

"Ohhhh, but isn't it wonderful?"

'Oh yes, isn't it? Just fabulous!' Hahuri sighed irritably, now at wit's end. She slammed her formerly open windows closed dramatically; several court members looking at the window appalled. Her messy hair and nightclothes were a distressing sight indeed.

"What would the prince say?"

"Disgraceful."

"Goodness me…"

She growled. She slammed the windows open, the expensive glass slamming into the panes. "I can hear you!" Hahuri hollered out the window, disregarding all the disgruntled faces. 'What do they know, anyway?' She thought bitterly and trying to bring her state of discord to some mannerism of proper conduct. "I am a princess and I am kind, smart, disciplined and orderly. I will act as such until on my death bed." She whispered silently, hoping it would give her some sort of strength. It didn't.

She closed the panes and windows, ignoring the blatant stars of the courtesans below her. Her maids entered after hearing that she was awake.

"You really mustn't act so brashly." The maids chided her, pinning and primping her until she shone.

"Ow!" She frowned, feeling the pins stab her. 'Goodness, I really am a wreck. I hope my letter reaches Naruto.' She grinned at the thought, becoming a grimace as an especially large pin jabbed her in the ribs.

"Watch where you're sticking those, will you?" Hahuri whined pitifully, hoping this day would end quickly. Her days became longer as she awaited Naruto's answer and was tempted to send another for good measure.

"Goodness, he's the only hope I have left…" Hahuri whispered, a tear rolling down her face. It touched the expensive fabric. One of the maids tittered, but the eldest silenced them. "Be more careful with those pins, ladies!" She chastised, knowing it was not the pins distressing her.

Hahuri resisted the urge to pull her hair as the grand doors opened to reveal a shining, formerly perfect image; Sasuke was glowing at her, her family all happy and well- but there was a key piece missing. 'My prince charming.' She thought dryly. 'But I don't need rescuing, as per say...'

She stepped out of the doors bravely, grinning as she stepped forward. "Hello." She bowed respectfully, her hair bobbing up and down. "Hurry, please Naruto." Hahuri whispered and began striding forward in a way only a true princess could. "Save me."

She could see Sasuke face light up at the sight of her and a feeling of overwhelming guilt filled her. She kept her smile, the lines in her face straining as she resisted the urge to frown. This isn't what she imagined at all. Hahuri wasn't happy at all and hoped somehow, she could be.

She could be, if the letter reached Naruto.

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Naruto went through the last hall of the winding Hokage Castle, finally reaching Tsunade's office. She kicked the door (yes, kicked) the door open and ran through the now open door, smiling.

"Will you stop that? It's almost as annoying as bursting through windows!" Tsunade frowned, wishing she would tone down on the loudness. Apparently not, even with a child on the way, it seemed.

"Your team will be here shortly. Sit down, please." She ordered the last part, attempting to keep the destruction of her office at a minimum.

"Alright." Naruto sat down, twiddling her fingers for a moment with what almost looked like hand signs. 'No. No chakra, nothing.' She chastised herself.

The door, barely on its last hinges opened and Naruto peered at it expectantly. Kakashi entered, his mask slightly askew. "Yo!"

Naruto waved, smiling at her former teacher. "Is he here to-" Tsunade shook her head at him. She mouthed 'keep it quiet' at Naruto and smiled at Kakashi.

"What brings you here, Hatake-sensei?" Tsunade questioned, wondering what would cause him to be up at such an early hour. Iruka followed shortly afterwards and Tsunade understood. 'Only Iruka can drag Kakashi out of bed this early….'

"I have another letter from the princess. I got it a few moments ago." Kakashi reported, slipping it from a hidden pocket into Tsunade's hands. "It's for Naruto."

Naruto's face contorted in rage at the emblem on the card, it was the princess'. Tsunade passed it to him quickly and shooed them both away. "Naruto, I need you to formally present yourself to the prince before the wedding, okay?"

"Right." His fist's clenched as she passed him the letter.

"You're going to be staying in the Uchiha Complex as a formal guest for the wedding, but you will present yourself before the wedding." Naruto's hands crushed the letter quickly, the bits of shreds falling onto the ground.

"Go it! I know the rest from my suitor training." Naruto smiled at her, containing his rage. 'I hate her so much! She was probably bragging about the wedding or something,' he seethed, his anger being fed by Kyuubi.

"You're going to need these papers, these officially state you are a suitor and that you are who you say you are. Now get going, brat. The team escorting you will be at the gate in one hour." Tsunade ruffled his hair affectionately and waved him away, slipping him the papers.

"Alright, baa-chan. Don't kill Jaraiya while I'm away, okay?" Naruto joked, giving her a real grin.

"I give no promises." She grunted, pointing at the door. "Use it. Gently."

Naruto began his trek towards the gate, wondering who would be escorting him.

End chapter.

It's a filler chapter, before the real one which will be coming sometime around Christmas. I might have a bit of Christmas-y stuff in it. Probably a flash back with some more plothint hint : Anyway, thanks for the reviews and criticism! Happy Holidays! I'll submit a big chapter 5K+ for the holidays, depending on how many reviews I get and how soon I think I should cut it off. Byeeeeee!