Shikamaru chased after Temari to ask her out after she rescues him from Gengo but chokes. Temari went on to believe that she completely misunderstood his feelings and that he only cares for her as a friend. They continued to lead separate lives without each other, but what happens when he finally gets a second chance 2 years later? [Rated T for now]

Shikamaru isn't the type to allow whispers or glares bother him, but it does become rather troublesome when it becomes known the reasons for it all. Should he let it get to him? Maybe? But that would be too troublesome. "How is it I repeatedly get defeated by a mortal in this pathetic game!" "You're just mad you got beat by a three-year-old, Troublesome Fox." Jinchuriki!Shikamaru.

Three years after the Shinobi Allied Forces' triumph, and four years after Amegakure's leader Pain died in Konoha's Assault; the Shinobi Union decide to celebrate with the first ever conjoined Jonin Exams! The continent's best Chūnin and their leaders meet in Konoha to celebrate their victory and crown future heroes! But what horrors did the war leave behind? Can they be erased?

[one-shot] Shikamaru and Chouji take Ino out for one last barbecue session before she gets hitched. [ino/shika/cho friendship]

20 years after the end of Shippuden, Suna and Konoha are at war. Gaara, Kankuro, Temari, Shikamaru and Naruto find their lives torn by it. And as the war draws to a close, everything they are, and once were, will be tested. ShikaTema focus. Very dark, but hopeful as well. Major Character Death(s). Multiple Pairings. Will rewrite once done.

"Then why don't we play a game?" he offers, knowing she'd be hard-pressed to refuse such an enticing invitation. "Seduce me, I dare you. Give it your best shot. Make me sorry I ever broke up with you." One-shot with epilogue. ShikaTema

Takes place about a year after the war. The Shinobi Union has been trying to get Amegakure to join, but the village has not had stable leadership since the Akatsuki and has 3 clans fighting for leadership over the village. The Village Police Force has asked the Union to help them convince the clans for form a joint leadership. ShikaTema ChouKarui NaruHina LeeTen SaiIno and others.

When everyone finds out about their relationship, things don't go as smoothly as planned... ShikaTema fluff stuff