++++++++++++Chapter 3: Battle #1 ++++++++++++++

**********Sakura's pov *************

I watched as they carried Janie Lanes off the battle arena. She had to battle a boy named Luke Jamenines, weird name I know, but he was a very very good fighter. Janie lasted a good six minutes which would make her happy. I remember the day when I saw her crying after being beat in one in a half minutes. I went and talked to her and she was heartbroken. She poor girl made a goal, to stay in the battle for at least four minutes. When people called her weak or useless, she took it to heart.

Right now we were in the 6th battle and were almost done with the single rounds, were we were on our own.

"Next round! Sakura Haruno vs. Damen Ravels. Please make your way to the arena doors." The announcer spoke. I sighed and did as told. I turned and made my way down a corridor. I took a sharp right were a masked man was waiting.

"Sakura Haruno?" He asked. I nodded. He grabbed a mask and handed it to me. I put the mask on and readied myself for the gates to open. When they did I slowly make my way into the arena.

"Sakura! YOU GOT THIS GIRL!" I heard Karin scream. I smirked and watched my opponent walk out. His eagle mask hid his face but I could tell he was a looker. He had lean muscles and a strong torso.

"Don't hold back Pinky!" I heard Danny snort. I snarled at the nickname. Just because my hair was pink did not give anyone, especially Danny, permission to call me Pinky. I watched as Damen chuckled.

"This won't take long." Damen snorted. My eyes narrowed.

"BEGIN!" I crouched into my battle stance and snarled at Damen.

"I am going to make you eat those words." I growled. He snorted.

"Good luck with that, Pinky." He shot back. My eyes narrowed. That name. I lunged forward and he tensed getting into position. He froze when I disappeared in a fit of flames. He searched. I landed behind him and kicked him between the shoulder blades, sending him flying across the arena. The crowd went wild. I heard people shout things like "Pinky got spunk!" and "She might actually win." I just rolled my eyes. Of course I would. Damen had very little Chakra…. Unless he was hiding it. Damen groaned and stood. He turned and snarled at me. I giggled.

"Oops! Did I break something! I'm so sorry!" I said innocently. I heard Danny chuckle. Damen snorted and lunged at me. He threw a punch but I caught it. I punched him and he dodged. I sent an upper cut nailing him under the jaw. He was sent flying into the air and I wasn't far behind. I appeared behind him and slammed my fist into his side. He screamed, I heard a crack, and he was sent flying toward the ground. I delivered a kick, quickening his speed. He slammed to the ground and I did a flip, gaining speed, and delivered the final blow. I kicked him right in the stomach; he screamed and gasped for air. I leaped back, distancing myself, just in case he wasn't quite done yet. When he didn't stand I walked up to him.

"Your right! That didn't take long!" I said. He stared at me wide eyed. I snorted and strolled to the gate. I disappeared through it and made my way back to my spot next to Karin and Danny.

"Not bad, Pinky." Danny said smirking.

"It was way too easy." I snorted watching the medics walk him off the arena.

"Next, Danny Richman vs. Elena Vain." The announcer screeched through the microphone.

"Don't lose." I said. He snorted and walked away. Karin softly said good luck as he walked away. She only received a nod, which turned her face tomato red. I laughed and watched Danny's opponent walk out. She was a mid size girl with long brown hair. My eyes glided to the other gate as Danny walked out. The girl swooned and I just about puked. I mean I don't blame her, Danny. Is. Handsome. But he is the biggest jerk you will ever mean. I will, however, admit that he is always there when you need him. He is more of a friend then a boyfriend.

"Don't you dare lose to this girl!" I shouted to Danny. She girl glared at me but gasped when Danny sent me a thumbs up. I smirked. This girl was screwed.

A/N: Hey Hey Hey here is my next Chapter! I hope you liked it! Yes as you probably have guess the next chapter will be about the next battle. It will be a battle where she has a partner! Buuuuutttt….. I won't tell you who! You will just have to wait and find out *evil smirk*

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