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Durning the preliminary and chuunin exams i'm going to skip all the boring parts of the other peoples battles. You know how they play out but i'm going to describe Kana's in more detail. I will also switch POV's during her battle in the real chuunin exam so you get a better idea of just how scary she is. haha ^_^ well PLEASE REVIEW! Tell me what you think of it so far! Finally in the double digits though! WHOO HOO! Thanks all of you guys for you support! Also i'm going to give you a little reward so listen carefully! I need a new pair. What two people do you want to see get together? and try to make it a pair no one would expect like KankuroxIno or SakuraxShikamaru. Something like that. Please i need your help guys! Send me a message for who you want to see end up together and the one who is the most surprising will get to be in one of the chapters. I will also announce the winner in the chapter with the pair so you all know who gets the credit! THANKS! I hope you all enjoy this!
This is it. The moment I have been dreading ever since the stupid Kazekage assigned us this stupid mission. I have no choice but to compete in the chuunin exams. I'm scared…for my opponents. First we have to take a preliminary exam before we go on to the actual exam. I was going to try and fail the preliminary ones so I wouldn't have to participate in the real ones. I doubt that would be likely though because when it comes to fighting I get extremely aggressive and competitive. I already have that feeling building up in my chest. I was probably going to lose control over it at some point and I wanted to avoid that at all costs…I don't know how many people would be in danger if that happened. Over the years I noticed one very dangerous thing that increases when I lose control over my kekkei genkei, it seems to have a mind of its own and when it takes control my own head begins to get cloudy and the next thing I know…I'm not the one in control.
I was walking alone down the streets of Konoha trying to find Temari and Kankuro. I didn't know nor did I care where my team was. I heard some commotion coming from my right so I headed in that direction and I saw Kankuro holding up a little boy by his shirt and looked like he was about to hit him. A blonde haired boy ran at him trying to stop him but was only pushed back. He pulled back his hand again and that is when I started running.
"KANKURO ST-…," I shouted and he looked up at the sound of his name. I probably looked very furious because his expression became frightened but I didn't get a chance to finish my sentence because I pebble came flying out of nowhere. Kankuro dropped the boy and he ran over to the blonde. Instead of trying to figure out where the rock came from my eyes remained on the blonde.
Everything seemed to move in slow motion when I walked by him. My gaze was still focused on him. He turned his head and stared at me as well. When our eyes met I saw something deep within those sapphire orbs that made my heart tighten; loneliness, sadness, isolation. He may look happy on the outside but I could easily read the hidden and unspoken emotions buried beneath those blue pools.
I had to turn my head away at that point. It was that boy. Naruto Uzumaki. He reminded me so much of Gaara it was scary. Gaara may never admit it but they were exactly the same. An unwanted soul wandering and putting up with Earths cruelty; but there was something they needed to realize sooner or later…someone will come along and want to be with them. They will be wanted and needed by someone.
When I reached Kankuro I smack him in the head. He fell and his face connected with ground. He stood up glaring at me.
"Why the hell did you do that?" he asked holding his head. I smiled evilly.
"That's what you get for bullying little kids," I scolded. He looked away angry but I didn't care. Just then I heard Gaara's voice coming from the tree nearby.
"Kankuro, you are such a disgrace," he said. I met his eyes and smiled. He just stared at me before turning to stare at something. I followed his gaze and met a pair of onyx orbs. His eyes bore into mine and I was beginning to get a little uncomfortable under his gaze. I heard a growl and then in the blink of an eye Gaara was positioned protectively in front of me. I peeked around him. The boy disappeared only to reappear beside the blonde. Gaara turned and grabbed my upper arm.
"Come one, let's go," he said. I nodded looking back to lock eyes with the blonde once again. I smiled before turning back.
"Wait," said a deep voice from behind us. We turned around and the boy from the tree stepped forward. His eyes on me then went to Gaara.
"Who are you?" he asked taking another step.
"Yeah and judging by your head bands you are sand ninja. You better have a good reason for being here," said a pink haired girl standing next to him. Hmm I hadn't noticed her before. Her gaze went to me and she glared. I almost cracked a smile. So she already doesn't like me? Then she looked back at the boy glaring at Gaara. I wanted him to stop glaring at my Gaara.
"As a matter-o-fact we do," Temari said stepping forward. She showed them our pass for the chuunin exams.
"We are here to participate in the chuunin exams," the three of them looked confused.
"Chuunin exam?" asked the blonde and pink haired girl. I laughed. They are obviously clueless. Temari laughed too and began explaining to them what it was.
"What is your name?" asked the black haired boy. He was referring to Gaara. He turned around and met his eyes.
"Gaara of the desert," he said coolly. I almost squealed because I have never heard a tone like that come from Gaara and it was super hot. I walked over to him and stood next to him. The black haired boys gaze turned to me.
"And you. What's your name?" he asked. Gaara growled slightly but I answered.
"My name is Kana Ikaruga. What's yours?" I asked a little too cheery. He eyed me but answered.
"Sasuke Uchiha," I froze. He was the Uchiha? I sighed. Great, the two we need to keep an eye on are comrades. I forced a smile.
"Well it's nice to meet you Sasuke Uchiha," I said turning back to leave. Just then another voice called out.
"Wait doesn't anyone want to know who I am?" it asked. I turned and saw the blonde, Naruto, looking directly at us with a determined expression.
"No," Gaara, Temari and Kankuro said in unison. I frowned. How mean. I left Gaara's side and ran up to him. I could feel Gaara's eyes boring into my back but I didn't care. I stood no more than three feet away from him.
"Go ahead and introduce yourself to me. I want to know your name," I said playing as if I really didn't know. He smiled big.
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki and I'm going to be Hokage," he yelled excited. I smiled even though I was really surprised. He had such a big dream. I really hope he can accomplish it. I laughed and messed up his hair with my hands.
"Well I hope you work hard enough to achieve that dream. Don't ever give up on it," I said smiling wider. I watched as his face turned a bright red. Aw how cute, I made him blush! I laughed and ran back to where Gaara stood waiting for me. I turned one last time and waved.
"Bye it was nice meeting you Naruto!"
"Bye Kana," he said back while waving as well. I laughed and we all continued down the path and towards where our sensei's were waiting for us. I thought for a moment. Speaking of which, I haven't met our sensei yet. That's weird…shouldn't he be the first one?
We rounded the corner and the first one I saw was Gaara's sensei. That guy kind of creeped me out. The next was a man that stood about six foot. He was well built and had dark brown hair that was in a ponytail that rested on his back (like Neji's hair). I froze in my tracks. I instantly knew him. I couldn't believe it. Why him, here, now! Life must really hate me if this man was my sensei.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. It will get more exciting from here on out because after the preliminaries there is nothing but drama, romance, fighting and action! I may just add some lemons in there as well! I hope you all with help me with finding a new pair! THANKS! Luvv ya'll!