|| My Ninja Way||

Chapter 2 : Pass or Fail?

"We will now start the final exam. When your name is called proceed to the testing room. The final test will be on the clone jutsu." Iruak said as he exited the room.

I groned and laid my head on my desk. Between my mother ranting my ear off and me worrying about the test I got zero sleep.

I felt someone lightly rub my shoulders and I sighed, relaxing slowly.

"Are you alright?" I heard Kiba ask quietly.

I nodded and he stopped, making me whine a little.

He chuckled "Why are you so tired?"

I hesitated "I was up all night worrying about the test." Well its technically true. I didn't want to tell him about my in counter with Naruto yet.

Kiba nodded "You'll do fine."

"Thanks Kiba" I lifted my head and smiled and he just nodded.

"Takashi, Akane?"

"Hai." I glanced back at Kiba and he gave my a confident thumbs up.

I entered the testing room nervously, standing in front of the calculating eyes of the teachers.

"Ok so all you have to do is make three proper clones of yourself then you pass."

I nodded and quickly made three clones. The stood there for a minute before I dismissed them and with a puff of smoke they were gone.

Iruak smiled "You pass! Here's your forehead protector."

I grabbed the silky fabric and smiled "Arigato sensei!" I ran out of the room and pumped my fist in the air. 'I passed!' I thought as I looked down at the shiny metal.

I tied it to my forehead, my bangs falling over the cool metal, and walked out of the academy. My mom stood outside the academy with a smile as I ran over and hugged her.

"Congrats sweetheart. Your father would be proud." She smiled and poked my nose like dad would do.

My father died when I was ten. He was K.I.A on a mission to the Village Hidden In The Sound when a rouge nin came out of nowhere and killed all but one which was Anko-sempie.

I nodded, smiling sadly as we headed home to celebrate.

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I set my stuff down on the counter as I sat on the couch. I took the book I was reading off the stand and began reviewing it for what seemed like the thousandth time. A book about the human anatomy. I've always wanted to learn more about healing, especially after all the times onii-san came home hurt from missions or training. He's 15 and can take care of himself but I still worry.

"Honey could you come here?"

I sighed, setting down my book and slowly making my way to the kitchen.

My mom was nervously standing in the middle of the kitchen. She was holding something behind her back and was toatlly failing at hiding it.

I raised an eyebrow "Whats wrong?"

She sighed and gave me a scroll.

This got my attention. It was pretty big for a scroll. I sat it down on the table and slowly unraveled it.

"It's a gift from your father and I. Well more your father since I don't know much about all of this. Kai said he would give you his when he got back."

I gasped as I opened it. It's a summoning contract scroll. I hesitated then bit my thumb, writing my name in the next blank space. 'I wonder what the summoning animal is...' Ithought as I recalled how summon things.

I made the necessary hand signs and slammed my hands on the ground. (Edward elric moment anyone?) With a small puff of smoke a small gray wolf appeared. She was a mix of black, amber, and brown and was just the most adorable thing ever.

The puppy looked at me ceriously "Who are you human? Why am I here?"

I sat down on my knees and bowed respectively to the small animal "I seemed to have summoned you. What is your name?"

"My name is Aki. And you are?"

"Akane." I held my hand out allowing the small dog to sniff my hand. She gently rubbed her head against my hand, telling me I could pet her. We talked for a bit longer until she said she had to tell the others that they had a new master. I nodded and she vanished.

"Well that was new." My mother said, staring at the space where Aki once was.

I nodded "Indeed it was. Well mother I'm going to go to bed." I walked over giving her a hug and a peck on the cheek.

She said goodnight and I made my way upstairs and feel into a peaceful asleep.

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I walked into the classroom along with Shikamaru, talking to him about teams.

He stopped with a surprised look on his face "Naruto what are you doing here?"

I looked over to find the signature bright orange jumpsuit and spiky blonde hair.

"See! See! Open your eyes Shikamaru! Its a regulation head band." Naruto said, pointing to the forehead protector.

I smiled, deciding to make my presence known "Good job Naruto."

He looked at me "Oh hey Akane!"

Shika raised an eyebrow "You know Naruto?"

I blushed and played with my thumbs "Yeah we had ramen together."

He raised an eyebrow and gave me a look saying we would talk about it later.

I looked back at Naruto who was now looking at the door way with a light blush on his face. I followed his gaze to where Sakura and Ino stood. Ino just got on my nerves but I still had a little hope for Sakura. We've always had respect for each other and never really fought so thats always a plus. But that was also when we were little I don't know about now.

The girls walked over, bickering along the way, and pushed Naruto out of his seat to get to Sasuke.

"Hey Sasuke." Sakura said with a blush "Do you mind if I sit next to you?"

"Get out of the way Billord Brow! I was here first!" Ino said pushing Sakura out of the way.

I looked over to find Naruto on the floor. I stuck out a hand to help him up and he gratefully took it.

"Thanks Akane-chan." He said smilingly

I blushed a little "Your welcome Naruto-san."

He eyed the now growing crowd of girls with distaste, his eyes flickering between the cause of the argument and the ones arguing. He scowled then in a flash he was on the desk in front of Sasuke.

Naruto get away from my Sasuke!" Sakura shouted, a tick mark on her forehead.

Sparks flew as the two boys glared at each other. Suddenly the two boys lips connected as the boy who bumped Naruto looked back. The two quickly pulled away, sputtering and wiping their mouths. I giggled at the twos behavior until I felt a menacing aura.

I looked to my side where the fangirls stood, cracking there knuckles.

"Naruto! Your so dead!" Sakura said as he started running, the fangirls following in pursuit.

I sighed and sat down putting my face in my hands. After a few minutes Naruto was sitting next to me all beat up as I rubbed his back comfortingly and muttered encouragements to him.

"As of today you are all ninjas now. But you are only genin so the..." Iruak said, going into another boring speech that I droned out.

"I will now be assigning teams. Team 7. Uzumaki, Naruto... Haruno, Sakura... Takashi, Akane and Uchiha, Sasuke."

Naruto stood, slamming his hands on the desk "Why does a great ninja like me have to be with a slow poke like him?!"

"Because," Iruak said "He has the highest grades next to Akane's. And you have the worst."

Everyone laughed at that.

Sasuke glared at Naruto "Just don't get in my way loser."

Naruto was about to reply when I set a comforting hand on his shoulder "Don't waste your breath Naruto. He's not worth it."

He sat back down and scowled as I tried to lift his spirits.

"Ok class your dissmissed

"Hey Naruto wamma come eat with me?" I asked him.

He hesitated "I'm gonna go eat with Sakura-chan. Maybe some other time!" And with that he ran off.

I sighed and grabbed my bag which held my lumch and headed outside. Well was heading outside until I got a tap on the shoulder.

"Wannna eat lunch with us?" Kiba asked as Akamaru peeaked down at me.

I looked behind them where Shino and Hinata stood "Sure!"

We walked outside and sat under the big saksura tree in front of the academy.

I sat and listined to Kiba talk, just rambling on about random things not caring if we were listening or not. Once and awhile I would add in a sarcastic remark or a general opinion. After awhile Hinata joined in, feeling a little more comfortable with us but Shino stayed silent.

We finished and headed back inside where the rest of the class awaited thair new sensei.

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Ug where is he? All the others met their sensei hours ago!" Naruto whined

I sat srossed legged on a desk, watching Naruto pace the room "Calm down Naruto. He's a Jounin, I bet he has a good reason for being late."

He stopped pacing, getting an evil look on his face. He checked the hall before putting an eraser between the door frame and the door.

"Naruto he's a jounin! He's not gonna fall for that!" Sakura shouted.

Suddenly a silver head stuck their head into the room, the eraser falling on their head. Naruto burst out laughing as Sakura apologized. Sasuke sat there, unfazed as I stared at the ninja confused.

"Kakashi?" He looked up at the sound of his name

"Ah Akane haven't seen you in awhile. You've gotten a lot bigger over the past few years." He answered with a closed eye smile.

I nodded with a teasing smirk "And you seem to be the same. Still reading those pervy books?"

He laughed nervously "Lets talk on the roof." He said to all of us as we started our way up the stairs.

"Ok so how about we introduce ourselves?"

"How sensei?" Sakura asked

"Likes, dislikes, hobbies, dreams for the future."

"How about you go first sensei."

"Ok," Kakashi said " Im Hatake, Kakashi. I have no intention on telling you my likes an dislikes."

At that we all sweat dropped.

"I have a few hobbies... and dreams for the future? Hm... never thought about it."

"All we learned is his name..." Sakaura mumbled looking dejected.

"Ok blondy your turn." He said pointing at Naruto.

Naruto sat up straighter and grinned "I'm Uzumaki, Naruto! I like cupped ramen. And I especially like the ramen that Iruka-sensei buys me at the Ichiraku ramen stand. I hate the three minuets that I have to wait after I put the hot water in. My hobby is eating different kinds of ramens and comparing them. and my dream is to... BECOME THE GREATEST HOKAGE! Then everyone in the village will have to respect me!"

I smiled, this kid wanted nothing more than to be noticed and respected.

Kakashi nodded and said "Next."

Sakaura too the hint that he was talking to hear and spoke up "Im Haruno, Sakaura! I like.. well the person I like..." I sweatdropped as she giggled casting a glance at Sasuke. "Well my hobby is... *giggle* and my dream..." She took another glance at Sasuke and squealed.

I face palmed, could this girl be any more unfocused?

"And what do you hate?" Kakashi asked looking exasperated

"NARUTO!" She exclaimed glaring at Naruto. I quietly comforted the boy as Kakashi told Sasuke to go.

"My names Uchiha, Sasuke. There are many things I hate, and I don't particularly like anything. My hobbies are none of you concern as for my dream... its is not a dream fo I will make it a reality. I plan on restoring my clan and killing a certain... someone."

I shivered, he was so serious... I mean if my brother killed my whole clan I would be to be honest he's a little scary. I looked to naruto and Sakaura, Naruto looked horrified most likely thinking he was the certain someone he wanted to kill while Sakaura seemed a little discouraged. Probably from the 'I don't like anything' line.

Kakashi nodded seeming deep in thought. He motioned for me to go and I nervously twiddled my thumbs.

"Um my names Takashi, Akane. I like singing, hanging out with friends and improving on things I'm bad at. I dislike... um maybe being alone? I'm not sure... Anyway my hobbies are training most of the time with my summonings, reading, and meditating. My dreams for the future is to become head ANUB."

Kakashi cleared his throat "Ok well meet up at the training grounds in the morning. And I wouldn't eat if you don't like throwing up." With that he dissappeared.

I turned to the rest "I'll see you all soon!" I walked to the edge, gathering chakra in my feet so the landing won't hurt and jumped. Naruto looked down waving enthusiastically at me as I walked away and I waved lightly back.

'Ok Akane. Your going to make friends tomorrow. So it's time to open up a little.'My conscious said as I made my wak back home, determined to make friends in the morning.

Ok well next chapter will be more interesting because I'll make her less shy and a little more like the 12 yr old she is. I hope you like it! Um I wasn't expecting so many reads... but thanks! I'm gonna be really busy so idk when I'll have the next chapter ready and posted sooo... yeah! Just write some reviews on what ya think of the story! Thanks!

Read on my friends.

~ Kiya