(A/N: Hey guys! This is my first fanfiction, so it might be a little underdeveloped, but it's my trial story. Enjoy!)

Disclaimer: Why the heck would I be writing on if I were the author? Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Not me T-T

The Day I've Been Waiting For

Today's the day. It's the day I spent my life working to get to, the day where I discover that all my work has finally paid off.

My first thought: "I can't believe it"

That was how I'd reacted when they'd told me. I was in a state of disbelief for about five seconds, then I broke out in a huge smile, started to laugh, and gave Grandma Tsunade a big hug. She was the one who'd told me, after all. She also had a big part in getting me here in the first place by naming me as her successor. I'm really grateful for that.

After that, I'd done a whole bunch of stuff to make it official; sign papers, listen to numerous lectures from Grandma Tsunade, and meet up with a whole bunch of important-looking old guys to receive their approval. That part wasn't too great; even if they didn't accept me they couldn't say anything about it, right? All through that time period I didn't get to see anyone, not Sakura, Kakashi-sensei, Iruka-sensei, or even Sasuke, whom I'd just convinced to return a few weeks ago. All I had was Grandma Tsunade, who was really supportive and helped me out through the whole thing. Again, I really owe her.

I could bear with it, though, if it could bring me to this moment.

I wait near the stairs that led out to the rooftop. I'm antsy and nervous, but overwhelmingly happy and I can't stop the smile that's spreading across my face. I still can't quite believe that I am actually going to make my dream a reality.

It shouldn't be long now; I will probably be called up pretty soon.

Grandma Tsunade is up on the rooftop, giving her speech. The people just love her. That's good, she deserves it. She's stuck by me all this time, helped me out so much, and deserves her spot in the limelight.

I gotta say, when I think back on my past, I'm surprised my life has arrived at this moment so quickly.

I was so sure of myself before, I knew that one day I was gonna make my dream a reality. On the other hand, everyone else doubted me. Funny, more recently it's been the opposite. I'm in a state of disbelief while everyone else is convinced that I will make history.

When I was still in the academy, I was the loser, the "dead-last" that nobody wanted to know, or be seen with. I was loud, annoying, and obnoxious. It was well known that I wouldn't amount to anything.

And then…well...

I fought Haku, an amazing kekai genkai child, on my first mission outside the village, and won.

I took the chunin exams as a rookie, passed the first through guts, the second through teamwork, and kicked both Kiba's and Neji's butts in the preliminaries and third round respectively.

I fought Gaara, fellow jinchuuriki in full form, someone even Sasuke didn't beat, and won. Not only that, but he became my friend.

During those battles…I was 12.

I won't even mention all the fights that happened afterwards. There are just way too many. Sasuke's back, but Madaraa still needs to be stopped. And I say: Bring it on! There's still a lot of work to do, but I'll do it. I'm here now, right?

Oh.

Grandma Tsunade's stopped. She's motioning me out to the roof.

YES! It's time!

Funny. I'm not nervous anymore. Huh.

I walk towards the stairs, feeling..happy. Really happy. I mean, my life's purpose has been fulfilled. Who wouldn't be happy?

I take a deep breath, and walk up the stairs.

TBC

(A/N: How was that? Good? Bad? Do I continue? Next chapter will be him actually being named hokage, and all the epic stuff that follows. Please REVIEW!)