And the Pain Ends (A Choji Love Story) 16 the follies of youth

Memo: For those of you who have forgotten "means talking" 'means thinking' (means author is explaining something) Also if you wish to use the poem or the movie Song of the ninja which are both my original musings you need to ask permission from me and give me credit in your memo on the quiz you use it in. I would like to thank these people for messaging me: Finally I would like to thank my muse for giving me inspiration and I would like to thank myself for this lovely banner I made for me. Yea, it took about three hours to complete because I only have the paint program, lol. But anyway you people aren't here to hear about how much time I spend trying to make this quiz good for you. Your hear to read and criticize my writing! So here's the quiz.
The scene was different this time, an endless dirt path stretched out before you. Yondaime and hitomi appeared beside you along with two other figures, it was your step father and the woman who raised you. One couple stood on your right while the other stood on your left. Your step father turned to you. "Lorraine, well I guess it's taku now. I just wanted to say thank you. I can only be here because you forgave me. I know later on in my life I became a horrible person and I should never have treated you the way I did. I'm so sorry."
Yondaime then took over, "This my dear is the path of you life. It may seem simple to you right now but soon you will be faced with rough terrain, twists and turns, mountains and valley's, and forks that lead you down different ways. I have faith that you will always chose the right path but unfortunately we won't be around to help you any longer. My baby girl saying goodbye is always hard especially for your mother and I who have known you for such a short time but we have helped you as much as we can."
Hitomi spoke up for the first time. "My darling Takumari, I want you to know a few things before you start down this path." Suddenly a scene showed up before you. It was from that very night. Choji was holding you close to him and he began to speak to the empty air around himself.
"Taku has seen so much pain in her life. Why her? She is so kind and so sensitive she still loved the bastard who spent years hurting her when he should have loved her. Why can't something good happen to her? Why can't she find something to ease her pain?" He let out a single tear and kissed you on the forehead before going to sleep.
The mother who raised you spoke up. "He doesn't know sweetheart that he is the good thing that has happened in your life. He doesn't realize he brings the sunshine in and makes you smile. You should really let him know."
With that they all vanished. This was the last time you would see them before going through the gateway of life and death. You took a step on the dirt road and started walking but you could feel a presence beside you. Suddenly you looked at the ground and you saw the shadow (transparent images) of all your friends walking beside you. Choji was right there on your right and his shadow was holding your hand you smiled and began to run down the path. With such good people walking beside you how could you ever chose the wrong path. Slowly you woke up. You saw your angel still holding you. That is definitely what Choji was. He was your angel. Your angel and the love of your life.
You got up and took and changed into a clean training outfit. You then picked up all the dirty clothes around the room and took them to the laundry room. Luckily they all fit into one load so you ran down to the kitchen to begin preparing breakfast. You made eggs, waffles, hot coca, and sausage. As you were setting the table you began to sing Angel of mine. Soon Choji came down stairs. He took your hand and began to twirl you around while you sang the song. Hiding on the stairs looking around the corner was Kenshin and Shizuko. When the song was finished Choji pulled you closer. "I guess you feel better today, huh Taku?"
"How can I not when I have an angel like you watching over me. You brought the light back into my life Choji, I love you." You pulled yourself up to your tip toes and kissed him. The kiss lasted a full minute before you heard an awwwww come out of the audience. You all laughed and then sat down to breakfast.
"You know, it's really easy to tell how much you two love each other. I am happy to be staying with such caring people and I am sure Shizuko feels the same." She nodded and then there was a knock on the door. Everyone was there and waiting. You all headed to Tsundae's office. Your team went in first to give your mission report. She then told you about your promotion from Chunin to Jounin. You all thanked her and handed her the scrolls given to you by Naomi and her father as well as turning in the reward for the three criminals so she could take the village share and divide the rest between you. When your mission business was concluded you stood up.
"Tsundae, while we were in the woods we found a couple of strays and they asked their Kage if they could come here. They are out in the hall waiting to come in."
She sighed, "Alright send the little brats in." Kenshin and Shizuko were told to come in. They did some paperwork got their headbands and then Shizuko had a somewhat special request. She wrote something down on her notebook and then Tsundae read it aloud. "If at all possible I would like to train with the three girls I on the mission that retrieved us. They have certain skills and a style I am dying to learn." Tsundae got a confused look on her face but then she touched Shizuko's forehead. "Hmmm, I see." She said as all of Shizuko's memory of the last few days. Tsundae now understood why she wanted to train with them so badly, not only because of their style, but because Taku could understand her even though she couldn't speak right now.
"Alright sweetheart, let's just see what we can do for those vocal cords of yours." She shooed the boyfriend out then put her hands on Shizuko's throat. She could see the damaged muscles that Hinata missed. It was very true that Hinata was a very accomplished healer but this was also very delicate work that only the best understood. Hinata knew better than to try something this advanced without someone else around. Thread by thread she began connecting the muscles back together. It was a long and grueling process but after about two hours she had finished.
"Now Shizuko, it is true that I have healed your voice but you need to let the muscles rest for about a week or you could rip them again. So for an entire week I want you to keep that notebook with you and don't try to use your voice too soon. If you do you might damage it beyond repair. Okay?"
The young girl nodded at Tsundae. She smiled and shooed the girl out of the office. It was amazing, no matter how many times she helped someone it always gave her that warm feeling inside, to see them walk away knowing they will get better. She sighed as she sat back down and got back to the worst part of being Hokage, the paperwork.
When Kenshin had gotten shooed out of the room he got worried. Taku put a hand on his shoulder to stop him from pacing. "Tsundae is the best healer here if she can help this might take a while so let's head into town and get some comfort food. We will leave a message here for Shizuko that when it's done she can meet us at the ramen stand. Okay?" He agreed and you headed down the street. "Kenshin, I have a question for you. If you found out that Shizuko could never speak again, would it change the way you feel about her?"
"No of course not. I love her and nothing can change that. I'm more worried about how this is going to effect her. You know how she will react if that happens. I mean she is so used to talking when something needs to be said. How will she handle it if she can't anymore?" He looked down at the bowl of ramen just placed before him.
"If that happens we will learn to read her body language and expressions so we can tell what she wants to say. If there ever comes a time when we can't read that though she can always write it. Not being able to speak will be a minor adjustment. I'm just glad to know if that happens you won't leave her in her time of need."
Kenshin looked down again. Then he took his first bite of the Ramen. You were all on your third bowl by the time Shizuko walked in. She wrote something on the notebook and handed it to Kenshin. He read aloud. "She fixed it but I still have to rest my voice for the next week. Plus she said I could train with the girls."
All of a sudden you had an idea. Since this was your day off it was time for another party and that way you could introduce Kenshin and Shizuko to the rest of konaha. Well at least all the people who mattered. You turned to Choji and whispered to him. He smiled and nodded so you ran home to begin to make dinner. You went through and through together pizza's just like the first time. Soon Shizuko and Kenshin came home. They said Choji had told them he had something to do to and they needed to head back. "Well then you guys can help me make the pizzas." While you employed Kenshin and Shizuko making the food Choji was out gathering people up. On his way though the hokage stopped him and asked him to deliver a scroll to Hinata, Ino, and Taku. You also made an ice ream cake by making a small cake and then putting ice cream in piles over it before spreading on the icing. You put it in the freezer to wait for later. Soon the others had arrived and the party began. Everyone was waiting patiently for you, Ino, and Hinata to read the scroll Tsundae had sent to you. You stood up in front of everyone and read it aloud. "To Ino, Hinata, and Taku. It has come to my attention that the three of you have developed a new technique. We would like for you to teach this technique to the following people in the next week. Sakura, Shizuko, Ten Ten, Temari, and Mitsumi. I know she is not currently a ninja but as the future wife of the Kazakage she will need to learn to protect herself."
Every girl in the room whooped it up and said go Mitsumi. Gaara had just escorted her back that day so she didn't have any time to tell you all about her engagement. Soon though you calmed everyone down. "Wait guys, that's not it. After the week is up you will preform this style for the Kazakage and Hokage and if they are impressed with the progress you will begin to have one week with every female genin coming out of the academy. And we will make sure this style is taught in both countries." You jumped up screaming.
go to the results to see the end hear about drunken ninja and to find out what Kenshin and Shizuko look like
Lee jumps up onto the table. It's time for celebration, Sake for everyone. And as everyone knows Lee plus handing out sake makes for a lot of very drunk ninja. Now I am sure you are all wondering what happened to the group well, Neji passed out on top of Ten Ten on the couch. Sasuke and sakura ended up holding each other on the floor after a very drunk Sasuke had asked her to help him revive his clan one baby at a time. Shikamaru and temari were still stumbling around holding each other up. Mitsumi the lucky girl decided not to drink. Naruto and Hinata ended up in the middle of the hallway both had their shirts off. Only when drunk would Hinata ever show her bra. Kenshin ended up bowing to the porcelain queen (he got sick) while a not so steady Shizuko took care of him. Ino and Kiba were under a blanket in the back yard, it's better not to ask on that one. Shino decided to take Lee to Gai after you had blurted out that Mitsumi wasn't the only person engaged. You of course ended up in your bed with Choji, of course this night you weren't wearing pajamas just your bra and undies while he was in his boxers. To your relief (in the morning that is) you passed out before it could go any farther.