Um I guess I should probably explain why I didn't write this entire week, but I'll do it at the end. As promised I'll skip to the championships and I've decided to leave you all on a major troll. Don't give me that look! Yes I have people watching you. Anyways enjoy the story.

Today was finally the day everyone at Konoha High was waiting for; the basketball championships. Naruto and Kyuusha were still at home preparing to get ready to leave. And by that I mean Kyuusha lying on the couch with her red tail free while Naruto continually poked her nerves. Naruto could swear he saw a tick mark on her forehead before she pounced on him, tackling him in the process.

Naruto looked up at her as she proudly smiled sitting on his stomach. He took special caution with petting her tail. It was so warm, soft, and cozy. He remembered the first time she covered his waist with it. A sudden burst of warmth was sent through his body. Coming back to real time, Naruto sat up causing Kyuusha to slide down to his lap. She wrapped her legs around his waist while her arms made their way around his neck.

Naruto wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. They granted each other's wish by kissing each other. After the kiss Kyuusha smiled seeing the changes taking place with Naruto. Now his ears started to have a little slant and a pointy top. His teeth, especially canines, became sharp, and his whiskers started to expand and deepened. The most noticeable feature change was his bright blonde hair turned to a dull red-orange.

"I think it's time we get ready for school," Kyuusha stated.

"Do we have to?" Naruto whined.

"Yes, we do, unless you do not want to participate in the championships and be remembered as the person who bailed on his team at the last minute."

"Fine you win."

"Don't I always?"

"Yes, my princess."

With his hands at her waist, Naruto lifted Kyuusha and got up. He carried her to the bedroom where they made the last preparations. When they were finished, they left. They walked to school and entered the gate. They met up with their friends, who took serious note of Naruto's on-going change. The main topic was the fact that the championships were this evening in the gym. They went to homeroom when the bell rang.

"Naruto could I ask you a question?" Sasuke whispered once they were in homeroom.

"Shoot."

"These features of yours, what's up with it? I mean, are you doing this or not?"

"I knew sooner or later someone was going to ask that. I guess I can't hide it no more huh?"

"Nope, not anymore. If these features were unnoticeable then you could have."

"Alright then, but please promise you won't tell anyone. I want to tell them myself."

"I promise on our friendship."

Naruto whispered the reason in his ear and as he spoke Sasuke eyes grew so wide that you could have sworn they wanted to tear. When Naruto was finished, Sasuke looked at him. Naruto could see shock, surprised, and wonder written all over his face. It actually led Sasuke to think about all the times he and Naruto spent together. He couldn't believe all this time that he was friends with that.

Sakura took notice of the change in Sasuke's facial expression and wondered what had him like that. Her decision was final; she was going to find out. At break, that was what she was going to do. She met up with everyone at their spot and asked if she could speak to Sasuke in private. Sasuke agreed and followed her. When she thought they were far enough, she began and didn't beat around the bush.

"Sasuke, what happened to you in homeroom today?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that expression on your face. What was the reason behind it?"

"Oh that! Naruto just told me something."

"What was that 'something'?"

"He just told me he heard Guy-sensei wanted us to do an emergency practice at lunch, but it was just something he heard so he isn't too sure."

"Oh ok."

Sakura turned to leave when Sasuke grabbed her wrist. "Why were you so keen on knowing anyways?"

Sakura tensed up and Sasuke could feel it. "I was just curious."

"I'll let you go this one time, but if it's something dealing with Naruto I doubt it's anything good."

Sasuke left her there wondering what he meant by what he said. So many thoughts were racing through her head, but the constant one was Does he know about Sai and I? She ran off in one direction and ran pass Naruto. He stopped and looked back and Sakura glanced at him. Seeing him with the new features felt more painful to her than seeing him with Kyuusha. At that thought, it felt as if someone stabbed her in the stomach.

School came and went, and Naruto was with Sasuke changing into their basketball uniforms. Kyuusha, on the other hand, was on the field with the cheerleaders dressed in their uniforms. They were finishing up their pyramid routine and Kyuusha was the star as she was on top. It was a pyramid of six with the remaining two throwing Kyuusha on top. It was pretty good if you asked me.

Now it was time; the championships had finally arrived. Their opponent was the basketball team from Suna High School. That was the school of Naruto and Sasuke's long time friend, Gaara. While Suna's team was entering Gaara saw Naruto and Sasuke and waved to them. Before the game they got together to have a quick chat while drinking some water. It was now five minutes before the game and they left. When Naruto reached their lockers, as the captain, he gave his speech.

"Ok. So today is the day we all waited and trained for. It's all or nothing once we get out there. We have to give it 150% out there. And for most of us, this will be the last time we're ever going to be on this team, working and playing. So let's make this game count and make our school, teachers, and even ourselves proud."

Naruto elbowed Sasuke lightly to let him know to start up the chant. "One for all, all for one. While we play we shall cry…"

"TOGETHER WE PLAY OR DIE!" everyone shouted.

They all exited the locker room and headed to the court. Once they came through they saw on one side held Konoha High and the other Suna High. Naruto and Gaara took their position at the center circle with the referee holding the ball and a whistle in his mouth. Everyone else took their positions and when the ball was thrown in the air Naruto and Gaara jumped up and Gaara knocked it to his team. They had one hour until the game was finished, 15 minutes per quarter.

-Time warp-

Three quarters down and one to go. Konoha High was down by 5 with the score being Suna: 34, Konoha: 29. The cheerleaders from both schools giving each cheer possible. It was time to fully excite Konoha High as the cheerleaders performed their pyramid technique. Sakura, Hinata, and Ino at the bottom, Tenten and one other girl in the middle and the remaining two tossed Kyuusha and she stick the landing.

The crowd cheered seeing this. Naruto smiled as he watched Kyuusha's smile as she enjoyed being on top. The lighting was perfect enough to make her face glow. Everything was going great and everyone was having a great time, but a mechanical tentacle broke through the gym's roof. It wrapped itself around Kyuusha's waist and pulled her out the gym. Everyone watched in horror when a screen appeared showing a person dressed in a black coat with the hood covering his face.

"It's been a while, hasn't it Naruto? I told you I would get revenge, but it seems like it didn't work. So I've been forced to resort to this. The fact still remains that I want control. It can't be ruled by some teenagers who decided to upgrade their relationship to fit the requirements; they need a true master. I want your answer in two hours," Kyuusha could then be seen in the background of the screen still in bondage, "Or there will be no more queen."

The screen disappeared as fast as it came. Everyone who knew Naruto now stared at him. Soon the entire gymnasium was staring. All his friends rushed by his side asking him what's going on. Naruto closed his eyes, took a deep breath in and out, and opened his eyes. He smiled knowing the cat was let out of the bag. Nothing, but the truth, could make them leave him alone. He turned to them and got ready to answer them.

"You see, Kyuusha and I, we're not who you think we are. All this time I was needed somewhere and you all were given thoughts of fake past experiences I had with you, and so was I. I was wondering how long I could keep it a secret, but with what just happened I have no choice. I hope you understand like how Sasuke understood. All these feature change was turning me back to normal. You see, Kyuusha and I are…"

AND SCENE! I know, I know; a major troll. But it's the least I could do for you all wonderful, kind hearted, understandable, great, beautiful, and peaceful humans. That long week of no story was because I went away and the Wi-Fi in the hotel was crappy so I was suffering along with you. So I hope you are excited for the next chapter because the secret will finally be revealed. Like I said I'm out of ideas so this one will be short. Goodnight and goodbye!