Summary: What does Sasuke and Gaara have in common? Power, Wealth, Good looks or a certain interest with the Hyuga heiress.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

AN: Rookies are 18 years old…doesn't fallow specific timeline like Naruto manga/or episodes.

Let the Race Begin

The voices droned around the conference room as Hinata Hyuga stretched her long legs beneath the huge mahogany table. She jotted notes in her yellow pad and listened intently on her father as he delivered his speech. Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan was stepping down and was being replaced by the heiress, Hinata Hyuga.

Across the table, Hinata glanced briefly at the notorious fifth Kazekage who was constantly being by shadowed by his older sibling, Temari and Kunkuro. Hinata noted the bored expression so similar like her own. Their eyes met for a fraction of a second, he frowned and returned his attention back to the speaker.

Hinata had been dreading this day for as long as she remembered. Months before she had excruciating rehearsals on her posture, her stutter issue and how to manage a clan. She was treated like a porcelain glass; she was pulled out on all her missions and was forbidden to work at the hospital.

She was pampered, fed and was on constant watched by her father. She couldn't even train with her team mates or Neji. For Hinata become the head of the Hyuga clan would be kissing the enjoyments of life good bye also.

The conference room was packed with important and powerful leaders. The fifth hokage, The Kazekage, elders from the village and the clan, Naruto who became the Village hero , Sasuke Uchiha, the new head of the ANBU black cop and many more. Now as Hinata was presented to deliver her speech, she became center of attention.

Hinata rose and bowed like she was taught in the rehearsals and began her speech. She scanned around the room briefly for her friends and got encouraging smiles from her team mates and sensei. She gulped and mustered all her courage and said "good evening ladies and gentleman, Thank you for coming."

As Hinata continued with her speech, Gaara couldn't help and stare in awe. The heiress had gone to an extraordinary transformation.

Her speech was flawless and interesting. She looked gorgeous with her midnight hair pulled up in a sophisticated bun, she wore a silky lavender kimono and her face was so beautiful with a hint of make-up and red lipstick; everything about her screamed wealth and power.

She was the epitome of a goddess and from that very moment Gaara wanted her more than anything else.

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Sasuke had to admit he was taken aback by the well delivered speech the timid Hyuga heiress delivered. He had expected her to stutter or just avoid their gaze. But she looked at crowded with confidence and poised.

She walked with elegance and her head help up high. Looking at her, he couldn't see her as the self-conscious girl. She looked amazing and feminine. When she walked to stage Sasuke's breath nearly caught and decided he wouldn't mind having her as his and his only.

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When Hinata finished, she invited all the guests to the dining room for the evening ball. Hinata was dragged into her room by the maids to change into her evening gown.

Hinata couldn't wait for the day to finish unknown to her that she got two handsome men ready to spin her world.

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