Hello again and again: Sry for the looooong wait :)

First of all: Thanks to LightningStreaker for beta reading this Chapter!

Thanks to all the reviews I got. I never thought I would get that much with this story. I really appreciate that :) -- Thus, continue with that :D

Now to some questions (I am sry if I forgot someone having a big question and I haven't answered here. If it's important to you, just PM me):

hoyt: That's easy to say. Kakashi can assume that Kyuubi is kind of protecting Naru as long as Kyuubi is sealed in Naru. It was always like that about faster healing and stuff. But he fears that the seal is breaking because he could feel Naru using it – for the first time. He doesn't know that Naru and Kyuubi befriend each other. So let's get a look from Kakashi POV:

Doesn't know that Naru and Kyuubi are friends.

Kyuubi always healed Naru – Maybe because Kyuubi dies when Naru dies

Seal broke – What will Kyuubi do when she is free?

What will happen to Naru when the seal breaks?

I hope that answered your question.

scythe233: Sry but I am not going to add the 'Speed Eye' in this story. The only possibility for the 'Speed Eye' to get in this story is using Narus relatives. And I am not going to give Naru a lot of bloodlines. She already has a strong bloodline combined with Kyuubis power. That's a deadly combination – being able to do elemental techniques without the use of handseals and a lot of chakra (in my story Kyuubi itself isn't going to have unlimited chakra. Later it will be described why everyone says/thinks Kyuubi has unlimited chakra)

Everything about the Vote:

Yep, the Vote is over already. I didn't need to really count the answer to see that 'Yes' won.

Yes won about 2:1. But don't fear that Naru now has tails, ears, claws, etc. I am going to do it slowly. But more about that in the story itself :)

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Chapter 12 – Chunin Exams begin!

Team 7 finaly reached the Konoha gates after the bridge was finished. It took some time for Naruo to awake after the battle at the bridge. Kyuubi explained Naru everything what happened while she was unconscious.

Flashback

''Uagh...'' Naru woke up and groaned. ''What happened?'' she asked herself out loud. Quickly she noticed where she was: her mindscape. Still wondering what she was doing in here she began to walk the way she always wandered to meet her inner demon.

When she finally arrived at Kyuubi's room, she noticed that Kyuubi wasn't looking very happy. When the fox noticed the girl she scowled.

''What the hell where you thinking!? Drawing on that much chakra from me? I thought I already described you what my chakra is doing to you! And I don't know all the consequences this might have now that you have used that much!'' Kyuubi nearly shouted at Naru who winced at the volume Kyuubi was talking.

Naru just smiled sheepishly. ''Sorry?'' Kyuubi sweatdropped at that. ''Is that all you're gonna say?'' ''Come on Kyu-chan, you know why that happened... Sasuke...-'' ''Is alive.'' interupted the Demon Queen which startled Naru.''What? But I saw him die in my arms!'' she shouted not believing her tenant. ''Are yo saying I am a liar?'' Naru quickly shook her head. ''Good. Now listen. That fake Hunter nin you two fought was using senbon needles. Those needles don't deal much damage when hit, so all the hits were not serious. The problem was he aimed at pressure points and after he hit some Sasuke went into a death-like state. After some time, Sasuke woke up again but you were already out cold because of the stress you put your body through.''

Naru couldn't believe it. Sasuke wasn't dead, but alive. ''Ok, Sasuke is alive. How are the others fairing and what happened to me? And what do you think is going to happen to my body in the future due to using your chakra?'' she asked and hoped for the best.

''Kakashi, Shikamaru, Tazuna and the others are all well. Nothing much happened. Shikamaru stayed out of the fights while watching out for Tazuna. But they never got attacked. Kakashi had a few wounds caused by Zabuzas sword, but nothing too serious. After Zabuza and his partner were defeated, Gato appeared on the bridge with his thugs. Kakashi used Kage Bunshins to scare them which worked to a certain extent. With Zabuza's last breath, he finally killed Gato and Inari had summed up all the villagers to help which scared the rest of thugs and they fled. About your body... well I already did some checks. Up till now, nothing too drastic happened to you. But listen now: Your body already recieved some changes due to my chakra. It's not much but it could get more severe when using my chakra. First, your ears got pointed a bit. Second, you now have sharper teeth, similar to fangs. Third and last, your iris are not exactly round anymore. They are oval. So, in the future, I think if you continue to use my chakra, your body will slowly start to adapt to it and make you a half-demon. But I am not completely sure. After all I never was sealed in a person before. To prevent your body to change into something you don't possibly want, I suggest you try not to use my chakra. Also another problem is that my chakra damages your body. It is out done with your healing factor granted from my chakra, but everytime this happens your lifespan shortens. Do you understand?''

Naru could only nod. 'Good, nothing serious happened to them. But I am worried about my body. At the moment the changes are not drastic. Only a bit pointed ears, teeth similar to fangs and some changes in my eyes. Makes me look more feral I think. I don't know why, but I can't wait to see me when I wake up. Anyway, what worries me is the effects of continued use of Kyuubi's chakra. I think I'll try to only to use it when I or some of my precious people are in a life threatening situation.' Naru thought as she summed up everything she heared from Kyuubi.

END FLASHBACK

Naru sighed at how she got all the information she needed from Kyuubi after she became unconscious. Then she looked sadly at Sasuke. Ever since the incident on the bridge, Sasuke kind of was different to her. He was impassive to her and he treated her like some of his fangirls. All she ever got out of him was 'Hn' , 'Leave me alone' or 'Don't get on my nerves'. She wondered what happened.

FLASHBACK

--Sasuke POV--

'So Naru woke up today. I can't belive she is that much stronger then me. This is not possible. I am an Uchiha for gods' sake! No one should be stronger then me! And she saved my live, too. I owe her...' something along these lines was our last Uchiha thinking.

''Hey Sasuke-kun!'' he heared Naru saying to him. He just looked at her and if you looked into his eyes you could see his envy. He was jealous of Naru for her power. The power he wanted, the power he needed to kill his brother.

''Hn...'' was his answer and turned around leaving Naru standing there looking confused. 'I was stronger than Naru while I was for myself... Now that I opened up a bit I notice that she got much stronger than me... I will continue like the academy: I am an avenger and I don't need friends or anything. I only need to train to get stronger!'

(AN: Before asking: Sasuke compares his strength to Naru during the academy and now he sees – or lets say thinks – that he was stronger than her during the academy and now he is weaker. He couldn't defeat Haku – Naru could. Then he starts to think it is because he opened up after the academy. Before he was just for himself set on vengance leading him to believe that he will only get stronger when he starts to be the avenger again.)

-- END Sasuke POV--

END FLASHBACK

Naru justed wondered if it was just some Uchiha pride or something like that making him ignore her. She already tried a lot of things but Sasuke just denied her.

Naru was deep in thought and didn't notice that they already reached the Hokage tower and were standing infront of the doors to his office. After talking to the secretary, they were lead in and were now standing before the Hokage.

''Mission success.'' Kakashi said. The Hokage nodded and demanded a report. ''Well, you gave us this C-rank mission which quickly turned into an A-rank.'' This made the Hokage raised an eyebrow ''You see, first we encountered the Demon Brothers and later Momochi Zabuza.''

The Hokage was glad that all members of team 7 came back alive and in one piece. ''Good job Kakashi. Anything else happened which you shoud tell me while your genins are here?''

''Sasuke and Naru both activated their bloodline dojutsu.''

The Hokage started to write down this news in Sasuke's and Naru's files. ''Ok, Sasuke, activated Sharingan at 13. Naru activated her dojutsu...'' he started but stopped then. ''What?!'' he demanded looking at Naru who just began scratching the back of her head sheepishly. ''Ok, everyone except Naru and Kakashi get out.''

Everyone left the office leaving Kakashi, Naru and the Hokage to talk about Naru's bloodline.

''Ok. Now, explain.'' the Hokage demanded and gave his full attention to Naru, waiting for her to tell him everything she knew about her bloodline.

''Well Jiji, there isn't much I know about it. I also just know the good sides about it, but I haven't seen any strong down part to it, which is strange. All the bloodlines I know have some bad parts. But, well first I can show you.'' she said and send chakra to her eyes, activating her bloodline.

The Hokage studied her eyes. Pitch-black, white slitted iris. 'I have never heard anything about a bloodline like that. I am sure her father had no bloodline. But I have never seen her mother had any too, given that I haven't seen her fighting that much. Maybe it has something to do with Kyuubi.' the Hokage thought and nodded to Naru, telling her to continue.

''You see, now I see everything a bit diffrent. I can clearly see objects, peoples, etc, but everything has a blue hue around it. Some things only a bit but some things like you two are really shining blue.'' After the Hokage's nod, Naru went on ''When it's activated, I can control the elements without the use of Handsigns. So far, I was able to control water, wind, earth, fire and lightning.'' She fixed her gaze on a candle standing on the Hokage's desk and a second later it began to burn. ''See? The problem is, that it takes a lot of chakra and when I say a lot, I mean a lot. That little flame took about the amount of a Gokakyu no Jutsu(1). Maybe it gets less with more training. Luckily for me, I have a lot of chakra to spare.'' she finished while chuckling.

Kakshi and the Hokage just smiled. ''That's an interesting bloodline Naru. Do you know what's it called?'' Naru just shook her head. ''I thought so. Well, I'll write this in your file, but only that you have a new bloodline. If the council knew you had a bloodline like that... I don't know what they would do, maybe would make you into a breeding-stock or something like that. If I just write that you have a bloodline, they think it refers to Kyuubi and will leave you and me alone.'' he said smiling.

''Thanks old man! You're the best!'' she exclaimed.

''That's good to hear.'' he said smiling ''Then, you are dismissed Naru. Kakashi, I want a full report of what happened now.''

After that, Naru just went outside and headed to Ichiraku to eat some ramen.

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After she ate some ramen, which were about 6 bowls this time, she walked to the training grounds. After arriving, there she noticed someone else was training there. It was none other than Uchiha Sasuke, her teammate. She walked over to him and greeted him.

''Hey Sasuke!'' she said waving only to receive a grunt from the mighty Uchiha. Naru sighed. ''Well, if you are not going to talk to me, wanna spar?'' she asked smiling. Sasuke just looked at her smirking. 'I'll show her who is stronger!' He thought and got into a fighting stance for his Taijutsu style. Naru took this as a 'yes' and got ready herself.

The first to attack was Sasuke aiming his right fist at Narus head, which she blocked. But Sasuke continued with his left fist trying to Naru in her stomach only for Naru to step back just far enough to avoid his fist. After that Naru send a kick at Sasuke's head only for him to duck under that leaving Naru slighty off balance. Being crouched Sasuke wasn't able to deliver a hard kick but he tried nonetheless. Kicking Naru against her leg he took Naru's last connection to the ground, but the result was a bit different than he thought because Naru fell forward instead of to the side.

After a 'thud' Naru lay ontop of Sasuke. Both looking into each others eyes. But this time was diffrent that other times after Sasuke started being so distant to her. She quickly pushed herself off him and jumped some feet away from him.

Sasuke stood up and brushed off some dirt and stoof ready to attack again. But this time Naru was rushing at him aiming a low kick at his legs to get him tto fall to the ground but Sasuke avoided this by jumping. But Naru let herself fall back and pushed herself up with her hands and kicked Sasuke in his abdomen. Sasuke flew back a few feet landing on his back but quickly jumping up. He blocked the next few punshes from Naru in the end grabbing both of Narus hands. He pulled her to him and planted his knee in her stomach making her spit some saliva in the process. After letting go of her hands she quickly jumped back avoiding his next attack.

The fight went on for quite some time and no one gained the upper hand. Sasuke was becoming angry, angry at his own weakness and Narus strength. He quickly started doing handseals.

Narus eyes widened 'He wouldn't...' but her thoughts were wrong, he would.

'' Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu!'' he shouted. The fireball flew at Naru and she couldn't believe that Sasuke would use a jutsu like that in a simply sparring match. Quickly activating her bloodline she focused on the fireball dissolving it. It looked easy to do it but it took quite a lot chakra from Naru making her breath hard. You could see the sweat on her forehead.

''Sasuke... Why?'' she asked him while deactivating her bloodline.

He gritted his teeth. How could she do this with one of his best attacks? He took out a kunai rushing quickly at Naru who took out one herself to defend herself.

'I need to win!' were Sasukes thoughts at the moment, thinking only of that.

The battle wasn't a sparring match anymore. It was firece and deadly, if it was going to continue like that. Jutsu were thrown left and right and Sasuke was trying to really defeat Naru by all means.

After another clash both jumped back creating some distance between them. Both were bleeding and breathing hard.

''Sasuke! What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?!'' Naru exclaimed between breaths.

''I need to win! And I will win!'' Sasuke shouted back.

''Is it that important to win for you? Why so suddenly? What happened?'' she asked sounding sadly.

''What happened?! You happened!'' he shouted which confused Naru.

''Me?''

''Yes. I was an avenger. I was alone and I was the best, the strongest! Then you came and I opened up, beginning to forget all that lead my life after the massacre. But I became weak, I was not able to defeat that nin on the bridge but you were able! I decided then to go back to how I was before you. To become strong again and to kill my brother!'' he exclaimed.

''I see... If that is what you want, then suite yourself.'' she said dropping her kunai. Standing there she looked Sasuke in the eye seeing his Sharingan blazing.

Then he charged Kunai in hand aiming for the last shot. Everything began to slow down for Naru. She could see him advance closing in on him. She could see his eyes full of anger and loneliness. She wanted to get Sasuke back to the Sasuke she knew, the Sasuke she kissed, the Sasuke she shared the tent with on their journey. She wanted to help him and hoped it worked.

In a final burst of speed Sasuke was directly in front of Naru and he could hear her gasp. That's when he felt something liquid on his hands. He looked down and saw his kunai sticking in Narus abdomen, blood flowing out on his hand and dropping to the ground. He looked up and saw Naru smiling, small trails of blood on the sides of her mouth. But nonetheless smiling.

''You did it Sasuke, you won...'' she said before falling down on one knee holding the wound Sasuke inflicted. She coughed up blood. Sasuke let go of the kunai and his eyes widened, Sharingan long deactivated. He couldn't believe what he has just done? Why he had done it? He didn't know. It was something deep inside of him that made him attack Naru like that.

''I am like him...'' he whispered realizing what just happened. He quickly bent down to Naru and laid her on her back, her head in his lap. ''I am sorry, I didn't -'' He was cut off by Naru laying her hand on his mouth.

''I know, but what did you mean with 'I am like him' ?'' she asked between coughes.

''By triying to kill you just to prove myslef. Just to show that I am strong. I am like my brother. He did the same, killing all the Uchiha members to prove himself. He told me, just before he fled.'' he answered and looked at the still smiling Naru.

''Then be different. Do what you want and don't do the same your brother did. I know you have another goal aside from killing your brother: revive the Uchiha clan. Why don't you start with that and with time, you'll become stronger and then you can hunt down your brother. Revenge only leads to hatred, despair, and loneliness Sasuke. You know, I am here for you... here for you...'' she repeated the last three words before her eyes shut.

He began to panic. He felt her pulse. 'It's still there but weak, I need to get her to the hospital!' he thought and picked her up already dashing to the hospital.

At the hospital he rushed to a nurse.

''Help her!'' he shouted at the first nurse he found but said nurse just looked darkly at Naru. Only after Sasuke 'persuaded' her she began to help the injured Naru. When the nurse looked at the wound, it was already nearly healed making them both wonder what happened. The nurse thought because Sasuke was making a big ruckus about something as minor as the small wound and Saskue because he wondered why the wound already healed that much. 'I know I hit her with the kunai, but it just looks like I punctured her with a small pencil' he thouhgt and sighed happy that the blonde girl wasn't hurt that much. 'Maybe it has something to do with Naru's bloodline? But her eyes can't be responsible for the fast healing, right?' he was still wondering about her healing ability.

Finally Naru lay in a hospital room for the time being until she wakes up. After some time the Hokage arrived because he once ordered the hospital to contact him when Naru was hospitalized. After having heard what happened from the last Uchiha he was angry at him. He wanted to punish him for what happened but he decided to wait for Naru to wake up and get her side of the story.

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Meanwhile...

''Well Naru-chan, I would say that was one of the most stupid things you have done so far. Letting the Uchiha brat hit you with a kunai... tzz'' the demon insider her snorted at the end waiting for Naru to answer. The fox didn't like what happened one bit and wished to 'talk' to Sasuke right now.

''Awww, come on Kyuu-chan! It wasn't that stupid?'' she began at which the demoness just snorted again making Naru smile sheepishly. ''Well ok, it was stupid. But I think that it did make Sasuke reconsider about all his revenge and so on. I just hope he opens up more again, like before the mission to wave.'' she said and smiled at her memories.

'Maybe... I hope he did, because if not, I will personally get out of the seal and rip off his little friend!' were the thoughts of Narus tenant grinning evilly.

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Outside again...

Even Kakashi who had dragged Shikamaru to the hospital to see Naru. Sasuke was now there waiting for Naru to wake up. He was searching for the two to get together for a quick meeting. After trying to visit the Hokage to get him to call for the genins, he was told that the Hokage was in the hospital visiting the Naru. Then he went and picked up (or more liked dragged) Shikamaru to the hospital. He was lucky that Sasuke was already there so he didn't need to go to search him.

It took Naru another hour to wake up. She told the Hokage what happened after every one left the room for some time. The Hokage nodded at that followed by scolding her for such a stupid idea. She smiled sheepishly, scratching the back of her head while the Hokage sighed and called the others back in.

''Ok Team 7, I just wanted to give you the applications for the upcoming Chunin Exam. It starts in exactly one week at 10am. If you don't want to participate, just stay at home.'' Kakashi told his students while handing them the forms and then quickly disappeared. Shikamaru and the Hokage quickly left after that and only Sasuke and Naru were left in the room. Naru stood, being already fully healed. She noticed that Sasuke couldn't look her into the eyes. She wondered what was going through Sasuke's mind right now. That's when she heard a small whisper coming from his direction. But it wasn't loud enough for her to hear what he said.

''What?'' she asked waiting for Sasuke's response.

''I said sorry...'' he nearly whispered again but this time Naru was able to understand him. Her eyes widened. 'Sasuke is apologizing?'

''Sasuke. It is no problem. But next time, don't stab me with a kunai, ok?'' she said while smiling.

''There will not be a next time Naru.'' Sasuke answered. ''See you tomorrow for training.'' He turned to leave but Naru grabbed his arm. He turned to face her with a questioning look on his face. That was when he was met with Narus face and could feel her lips touching his in a small kiss.

''Glad to have you back Sasuke-kun!'' she said and sped through the door, leaving a confused Sasuke. He nearly killed her and was now getting a kiss? He will never understand that blonde girl. He shook his head starting to go home and get some sleep.

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1. Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu - Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique

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OK people, I know that this isn't one of my longest and best chapters so far. And I am sorry that this is a filler chapter. BUT I can tell you that starting with the Chunin exams there will be a twist in the story I bet no one is expecting. I will skip the first exam (I can't really get myself to write that because it will be exactly the same like always, having it read over a hundred times already I think). So I'll begin with the second exam and that is where a lot will happen. I am still a bit uncertain how everything is going to happen but the outline of everything is in my head. Just wait and in time (I promise I try to be quicker this time...) the next Chapter will be up!

Greets,

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