So I was told that the applications for "The Will of Fire" was against the rules, so I'm deleting that and starting this. An actual story, even though I've only got two squads. People can still sign up, the application is on my profile, but unless you're REALLY, REALLY quick, your character will not be in the Chunin Exams.
So...Daisuke, Hikari, and the Kumogakure three-man squad, enjoy :)
And hopefully more people will sign up... *hint hint*
Whole story disclaimed.
A sharp, chilling wind rustled through the trees by the sidewalk. Not a single bird chirped in the surrounding area, but it sounded like something was moving. Beside Naruto, Konohamaru shivered with dread at the ominous noises.
The blonde shinobi looked up, concern shadowing his face. Why were there no animals? It was as if something dangerous was nearby. Suddenly, three dark shapes darted through the trees, too fast for Naruto to recognise a face. His forehead knitted as he started determinedly after them.
"Hold up! Who are you?"
The rustling in the trees quieted down as the three shinobi came to a halt. In the dappled shadows, their faces were unclear, yet he could make out a blonde girl and two boys about his own age. When they continued to stare at him in the uncomfortable silence, Naruto flicked his Konoha headband proudly and flashed them a smile.
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki! State your purpose here!"
"N-naruto?" the girl stuttered.
"You heard him! Go ahead and answer the boss!" added Konohamaru.
One of the boys stepped forward. He had an open, careless expression on his face and he grinned right back at Naruto.
"I'm Daisuke Yagani. You don't just go around yelling at ninja you don't recognize, do you?"
Naruto laughed.
"Oh, now I see you're from the Leaf too. Are you heading that way as well?"
"Yes, we're going to the Chunin Exams," revealed Daisuke.
The blonde girl bounced forward and looked around curiously.
"Hikari? Is that you?" Naruto looked somewhat shocked, then a wide smile spread across his face.
"Naruto? Where are the rest of your team members?"
"Right here."
Sasuke materialized in the tree right next to the blonde ninja, causing him to jump and nearly lose his balance.
"Ugh…Sasuke…." He groaned.
"Wow…Sasuke is so cool!" murmured Konohamaru.
There he goes again…always acting so superior. Sasuke, Sasuke. What's so special about him?
The dark-haired boy gave the three strangers a long, hard glare, which the unnamed boy returned. He straightened up and brushed his dark hair back from his face, showing it for the first time. The reddish brown hair was layered through with black streaks. Naruto thought he looked rather familiar.
"Sasuke Uchiha. I heard that your clan possesses the powerful Mangekyo Sharingan."
"How do you know who I am?" growled Sasuke.
"Everyone knows about the Uchiha," the boy smirked, "and if you're going to the Chunin Exams as well, I'm looking forward to fighting you."
He turned back to his companions.
"Let's go."
And they disappeared into the shadows as quickly and silently as they had appeared.
"Sasuke? Did they look dangerous or anything?" questioned Sakura worriedly.
The blue-haired ninja smirked.
"I wouldn't worry, Sakura. One of them acts just like Naruto."
The pinkette considered this briefly.
"That's okay, then, I guess…"
Naruto snarled and his hands balled up into fists at his side. One hand darted around to his right leg, where his weapons pouch was kept.
"What exactly do you mean by that, Sasuke?"
"That," Sasuke shot Naruto a smug look, "is exactly what I'm talking about."
Sakura laughed and patted her crush on the shoulder.
"You are so funny."
There was a minute of silence as Naruto seethed angrily inside, and inner Sakura cheered herself on for her inept flirting skills. Sasuke continued to wonder about the other teams who would also be in the Chunin Exams. All three, preoccupied with their own thoughts, did not realize that they were not alone in the endless greenery that whizzed past.
"Hey, Boss! Slow down! I can't go as fast as you guys!"
A panting Konohamaru flew past the branch Naruto had landed on, disappearing from sight within a few bounds.
"Agh!"
The shrill scream reverberated off the trees, sending echoes through the forest.
"Come on, guys! Sounds like Konohamaru needs help!"
Naruto shot into the trees, towards the direction of the scream. Sakura shook her head in annoyance, then followed, with an unwilling Sasuke trailing behind.
"Boss! Help me!" screeched the kicking figure.
Naruto glared at the boy who was holding Konohamaru up against a tree. His yellowish eyes glittered in the relative darkness and his lips were set in a cocky smirk.
"They're from the Village Hidden in the Clouds," muttered Sasuke, "our villages have never really been on good terms."
"Let me go! I'm the Hokage's grandson!"
The boy's smile widened.
"I don't care if we're in the Leaf. Heck, I don't even care if you're the Hokage himself. You might want to think twice about crashing into me next time."
"If there is a next time," muttered the black-haired boy expressionlessly.
"Exactly."
"Hey! Put him down, you jerk!" shouted Sakura, her hand tightening around the kunai in her hand.
"Three hundred yen says even Hanibira can beat her," the black-haired boy said, just loud enough for Sakura to hear.
The purple-haired girl leaning against the tree smiled.
"Thanks, Tsuneo. I just can't wait to see the look on Pinky's face when I beat her in the Exams."
"What did you say?" screamed the pinkette furiously.
"Yeah, you messed with the wrong shinobi!" called out Naruto. He sprinted at the boy who was holding onto the struggling Konohamaru and pulled out a kunai, silently reminding himself not to throw it, in case his iffy aim missed the target.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Five more Narutos popped into existence around the real one, and all of them charged at the other blonde boy.
There was a brilliant flash of light that blinded all the members of Team 7, and had absolutely no effect on the other three shinobi. When Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke could see again, the girl had disappeared and the blonde boy had moved to a more convenient spot behind his dark-haired friend.
"Looking for me?" hissed a voice from behind Sakura. Hanibira laughed.
"I'll take you down right now!"
"I don't think so. You're way too slow." The purple-haired girl's eyes glinted as she disappeared from sight again.
Meanwhile, Sasuke and the dark-haired boy, Tsuneo, were having a full-scale ninjutsu war.
"Fire style! Fire ball jutsu!" exclaimed Sasuke.
"Water style! Water shield jutsu!" retorted Tsuneo.
Sasuke watched through narrowed eyes as the elements dissipated as they met in the middle. A plume of smoke issued from the steaming branch in between the two of them.
"Fire style! Phoenix Fire jutsu!"
"Water style! Wall of Water jutsu!" countered the other boy.
This time, the fireballs exploded on impact with the water, but the glassy wall held its own.
"Water style! Tidal Wave jutsu!"
The wall of water folded in on itself, then with a sudden blast of icy liquid, team seven and Konohamaru were washed halfway back to Suna.
Sasuke scowled. Konohamaru glared. Sakura huffed.
"Damn, they are good!" groaned Naruto, rubbing his bruised backside.
Sooo. Review? And sign up? Form's on my profile.