-YukikoNanashi13: I meant to say this in Chapter 3- "I have reviews already, and after only 2 chapters!". I also wanted to thank my very first reviewer in history, for my very first fanfiction in history. So it's a big deal. Anyway, back to the story.

Chapter 4

The next morning Hinata rose slowly from her futon. Today is the Chunin Exams... She got out of bed slowly and walked dizzily to get ready.

After all her preparations were done, and everything was in place, she lazily walked down the spiral staircase. Then a thought struck her...

Wait, today is the Chunin Exams! Holy crap!

Like the rubato marking in music(musicians may understand that phrase), she hurried down the rest of the stairs and flew straight into the daidokoro. Neji was outside in the battle field, reading numerous scrolls, obviously filling his mind with as much knowledge as possible. Hinata's father was meditating outside as well, outside their yard(or their battlefield). Hanabi was in the kitchen making tea again.

"Hinata-sama, today is your Chunin Exam, correct?"

"Hai." She was ready to bolt out the door, now that their short conversation is over.

"Chotto matte kudasai! Asogohan! You're not going to eat?"

"Ano.. Iiee. Doushite?"

"I made tea for the whole family, but no one is accepting. Can you at least try it?"

Hinata sighed, and pitied her sister's efforts of conversation. She was just like her.

"Hai."

"Arigatou." Hanabi handed Hinata a small cup and made a shooing motion, telling her to drink it on her way. "The cup is made of plastic, Otoo-san, wanted to dispose of it anyway. It's clean though, I swear."

"Ano.. hai. Kansha shimasu."

Hinata had reached the outside of her house door and ran to the academy, which was where the first part of the test was being held. It's probably not going to be the same thing, so I really need to think this one out really good before I ruin everything for my team! Do I have kunai? Or shurikens? Or the wire and bomb stickers for traps? What about my scrolls, where are my scrolls?! Crap, did I leave them?!

Forgetting about the scrolls(remembering they were in her second pouch), she ran into the academy, and went to level 3, where her team was waiting for her.

"Hinata! For a minute, we didn't think you were going to show up!" Kiba grinned eagerly. "We're definitely going to kick ass(a line I saw one time)!"

Shino nodded in agreement.

"I suppose we shouldn't be cocky though, correct?"

"Nandemo!" Kiba felt excited with everything. Akamaru barked loudly.

"Hinata is right. We shouldn't be so cocky or hyperactive. Not like-"

Hinata glanced at Shino.

"Ano.. Nanimo nai desu."

Hinata looked away and toward the door. "So why aren't we going in?"

"No one's come to let us in. We can't go."

"We can't go, or we won't go?"

"Well, I suppose we could, but we're all afraid they won't let us in."

"Isn't that what they want us to think?"

"Geez Hinata, what made you so eager?!"

"I just want to take the Chunin Exams." Her voice sounded impatient.

"Well, we can't go Hinata!"

"Hai." There was silence, as Kiba nodded his head triumphantly. "But we will."

"Iiee. Shino and I don't care about how excited you are, you are going to wait with us! You're part of the team!"

"Hai. And my opinion should matter just as much as yours."

"Well majority rules, it's 2 against 1 Hinata!"

"This isn't a republic Kiba-kun, the reasons should matter more. Quality always wins over quantity. Or at least it should."

"What the hell is wrong with you, have you gone mad? You were never like this! You used to be more quiet and agrreable to whatever a person said. You were more empathetic and reasoning than this! Did some family tragedy come or something?! Are you simply crazy?! Tell us what has gotten into you!"

"Nothing has happened."

"Yes, it has! Now give us a reason, now!"

"The last Chunin Exams... I let myself be beat down easily. My lack of self esteem was the main reason. I need to build myself up. I must be capable of overcoming my obstacles so I can be as strong as-" Sasuke and Naruto-kun, I mean, Naruto-kun!- "So I can be strong."

"Hinata, you have what it takes, there's no reason to be so picky on yourself."

"I know. But Neji-ni-san was always the favorable winner. I want to be a favorable winner, it would be so amazing! It would drive my self-confidence to an amazing level! I would train harder and harder, not to impress people or out of pain.. But because of the happiness I'm given! I've never been given happiness or inspiration." Except from Naruto-kun... His inspiration which came from Sasuke.. Darn it!

"I understand Hinata, but-" He had nothing to say. "I guess we'll go then. Are you in Shino?"

"Hai."

Hinata smiled jovially. "Arigatou!"

They went through the packed room to the door. They tried to open it.

Two ninjas appeared from nowhere, and came behind them, aiming kunai at their throats.

"We told you guys to wait."

Kiba gave up the first. "Gomen nasai! Gomen nasai! Please don't kill me!"

The let go of him immediately, kicking him to the ground and kicking his head. Blood dripped on the floor every single time his head hit the floor.

Akamaru wimpered as his master yelled for help. Everyone was looking at them.

Shino gave up second. "Nandemo. Just let me go."

They threw him against the wall so hard, his bugs flew out and went back in.

Hinata was left. The person holding the kunai to her throat was tall, with an intimidating voice. "And you? Aren't you gonna cry or something?"

"Iiee. Keep us from waiting, I would like to take the Chunin Exams soon."

The other two ninja laughed. One spoke. "We're still working everything out, kid! The best thing for you to do is just wait, okay?"

The other spoke. "Besides, the Chunin Exams is a life-threatening-"

"Hai. I know, it's a life-threatening experience that can screw up a person's life, by mere trauma. I've heard it before. But please, can we go inside?"

Everything went silent. All the Genin were looking at Hinata with glares, thinking she ruined the Chunin Exams for everyone. The Chunin that were making fun of them had no expression.

"Well.." The one behind her spoke, surprisingly. "It took two whole hours for you hakuchis to take a stand, and I have to admit... I expected you guys to be smarter.. You can go in now. Just for the record, your fear of going in yourselves cost you two hours of exam time, so think about that before going inside. You know, whether or not you're embarrassed. Let the exam begin!"

He let go of Hinata and the whole crowd zoomed into the room. Some people hit her, as she stayed standing. It was all because of me... Naruto-kun would've been proud. She smiled at herself. She could see him now, cheering for the exams starting, Sakura annoyed, and Sasuke... I need to stop thhinking about him! Sasuke hasn't done anything to me.. Or at least not directly.. So what if he's the source of my encouragement? Naruto-kun is the one giving it to me! Then again, without Sasuke, Naruto-kun would be a moody person, like Sabaku No Gaara... So who do I choose..?

"Hinata!" Kiba yelled, struggling to get up. "C'mon, we should follow them! We're the last team in this room!"

"Hinata snapped her head in multiple directions. They were the last team to leave the room.

Kiba, Shino, and Akamaru were at the doorway. Akamaru barked at her, and Kiba gestured to follow. Hinata, still dumbfounded by the recent events, and her developed feelings for Sasuke, followed her teammates.

I shouldn't worry about Sasuke right now, I shouldn't even think about worrying about him. Even if I have admitted that, I possibly may have feelings for him too. What matters now is the Chunin Exams, and that's all I have to be concerned about. Today, is the first day of the path of becoming Chunin! I will be Chunin!

End of Chapter 4

I tried my best to make this SasuHina, but I don't know... The first part of the Chunin Exams will probably be the best time to make the big SasuHina entrance, so next chapter, and this time I mean it. I hope you've enjoyed the story so far. I've been making new chapters every single day too, but this story is definitely not over yet. It'll have a lot of chapters, that's all I know.