(1 month later, night before 3rd exam)

(Normal POV)

Lee had been getting better, little by little over the past few weeks. He was walking around more, only needing to use one crutch. He couldn't do any training yet, which he didn't like very much. However, he did have Akimi, which always made him happy.

The 2 lovebirds' were currently in her room. Lee sat on her bed while Akimi got her ninja outfit and pack ready for tomorrow.

"Lee." She turned to face him. "Are you going to be at the arena tomorrow to watch my match?" She asked.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world Akimi-chan!" He told her with his thumbs up, making her grin happily.

She sat down on her bed next to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. His hands found their place on her hips.

(Akimis POV)

I leaned in to kiss my boyfriend, stroking his silky black hair. Lee kissed me back immediately, rubbing my back. I felt his tongue lightly glide across my bottom lip, politely asking for entrance. I opened up, allowing the appendage in. He happily searched my mouth, and then rubbed his tongue on the roof of my mouth. I sighed happily as we broke apart for air.

"I love you Lee." I whispered softly.

"I love you too Akimi." Came his soft reply.

I pulled him into another kiss, this time begging entrance into his mouth. He granted my request and I searched his mouth, rubbing my tongue against his, earning a quiet moan from the taijutsu master.

We said good night to each other and Lee left for his room. I finished getting ready, thinking about all my training with my father.

Father had me work on everything he could think of. Now I can move up to 9000 lbs with my mind, and I have perfect aim, being able to throw up to 35 kunais at once without moving a muscle. He was amazed. He told me that I was certain to make Chunin. I set my alarm clock for 7AM and fell asleep, dreaming of being a Chunin.

I can't wait for tomorrow.

(Lee's POV)

My girlfriend seems to be excited for tomorrow. She's even happier when I told her that I would be there to watch her.

*Neji made it, and even Akimi. Heck, even Naruto made it to the finals.* I thought, starting to get discouraged.

*I'll never beat Neji at this rate. * With these thoughts I fell asleep.

I woke up at 7 the next day, and got dressed. I made my way to the kitchen when I heard Akimi talking to her mother.

"Where's father?" She asked.

"He had to leave early for Guard Duty. He wanted me to tell you that he apologizes that he has to miss the exam." Her mother replied.

"Oh, well that's alright." She replied, trying to sound cheerful, but failing.

"Don't worry hon. your brothers and I will be there to cheer you on." Her mother told her with a smile on her face. I came in.

"So will I Akimi-chan! I shall cheer you on to victory!" I exclaimed. She turned around and smiled at me. I walked over to her and hugged her.

"Thanks guys." She replied.

"Our Big Sister is the best!" Kito cheered.

"Yeah!" Kiro chimed in excitedly.

We ate our breakfast in silence, and Gai-sensei and Neji knocked on the door.

"Let's go Akimi." Neji told her. We walked over to the arena, holding hands the whole way there.

"Nervous?" I asked her. She nodded.

"I know something bad is going to happen today. But I don't know what it is. Just that it is going to happen during the exam." She told me. I turned a puzzled expression to her. "Kiro told me something is going to happen.

"He is just a child. How would he know?" I asked her.

"He is what my clan calls a Predictor. He can see things that are going to happen in the near future. He said he saw the Sand Ninja running away, a white-faced man, and a giant 2 headed snake. He called it 'Zero Hour.'" She told me. I tried to reassure her, but it didn't seem to help much. We kissed for a moment, and then she ran down the hall to catch up to Neji.

"Good luck Akimi! Neji!" I called to them. They turned. Akimi smiled and Neji just nodded. Gai-sensei got to my side and we made our way to where the spectators were going to be.