A/N: Things are my own again, no longer going along with the anime like before, but of course they're still going into the Chunin Exams Preliminary Rounds though they don't know this, we do. Anyways, read and review.

Disclaimer: Me no own Naruto, only Alixa. :'( Sad i know, but it's true. READ AND REVIEW ANYWAYS! YOU'LL LOVE THE CHAPTERS TO COME!

-Alixa-

I fell back on my bed with a sigh. That show had felt amazing. Since we were one of the first ones in the tower we were given the remaining three days to rest and wait for the other teams. I'd seen Anko and once handing over the scrolls and being told we passed she pulled me aside to talk to me. I was going to tell her about Orochimaru, but Sasuke said not to. He'd tell Kakashi sensei so I relented. I'd asked her if I could change back into my human form and she nodded, I also told her that when I saw the Hokage I was gonna give that old man a piece of my mind. She'd simply laughed as said to go on up to my room and relax. I didn't need to be told twice.

'Are you going to go up and talk to him again tonight?'

Shakelle asked and I smiled as I stared up at the ceiling.

'Yeah. What else do I really have to do while we wait for the other teams?'

I asked as I got to my feet and walked over to my window. For the past two nights me and Gaara have met up on the roof and talked. Talked about our pasts-more his than mine since I'd already told him some of mine-, what we wanted to do with our lives, our struggles, and random shit. We'd actually become quite close and I was glad for it. Naruto was like me, but he was an idiot. Gaara on the other hand, he knew what it was like just like Naruto and me, but he was smart. Sure he didn't talk all that much, but I didn't mind the silence. I felt I could be myself around him and not worry about being judged and he felt the same. It was kinda odd to feel that way with someone who was four years younger than me, but Gaara was smart for his age, really smart.

"No fair, you're early."

I pouted as I saw Gaara was already up on the roof. He turned to look at me and gave me a small smile. Just a lift of the corner of his mouth, but that was enough.

"So, your brother and sister still annoying the shit out of you?"

I asked as I plopped down on the edge of the roof next to him. He simply looked at me before looking up at the moon. I laughed at him, that was his way of saying 'what do you think?'. I smiled before moving to lay down. I laid my head on his lap and he didn't even move. I laid on my back and stared up at the sky. Tonight was a full moon and the stars littering the sky made it really beautiful.

"Hey Gaara…"

I said and he hm'd to let me know I had his attention.

"Why did you and your siblings decide to take the Chunin Exams?"

I asked after a while and felt him tense just the slightest, but he did.

"You know I'm not going to flip out, no matter the reasoning."

I said and after a while heard him sigh.

"Suna wants to cause a war between us and Konoha. They think we entered into a treaty for the wrong reasons and want to destroy that treaty so that Suna can be independent again and have stronger shinobi."

He said after a while and I blinked a couple of times before laughing causing him to frown at me.

"Sorry, but really? That's stupid. Suna and Konoha have been at peace for a while yeah, and sure the peace and quiet gets a little boring sometimes, but why break the treaty and create a war where millions of lives will be lost? Can't Suna just become independent on its own anyway? Like build up its ranks or something?"

I asked.

"We can't. The way the treaty is set up we are only allowed so many shinobi at our disposal. At the time the feudal lord made the decision for us and we had no say so in the matter."

He said and I frowned before sighing.

"You're dad's the Kazekage right?"

I asked after a while. He looked at me confused, I already knew the answer to that question, but he answered me anyway.

"Yes."

"Then why not get his ass to talk to those who signed the treaty and rewrite it to satisfy everyone?"

I asked after a while and he blinked at me in shock. He obviously had not been thinking of that as a possible solution.

"There's something different about my father. Normally he'd send ninja to come after me and try to kill me because his 'perfect weapon' is too much for him to handle."

He said and I growled at that which made him smile a bit.

"But about four months ago all that stopped and Temari, Kankuro, and I saw less and less of our father. I mean sure, we usually never saw him, but now its different. I'm not even sure if it's the same person anymore."

Gaara said and I thought about it some.

"So, you three are here on a mission."

I summed up and when he didn't respond I sighed as I realized I was right.

"What exactly are you guys supposed to do?"

I asked.

"Wait until the final round of the Chunin Exams and wait for the signal from our sensei before acting. They plan on using me as a weapon to start this war. Suna and the Sound have joined together."

He said and I growled as I remembered the tree Sound ninja who attacked me and my team.

"Seems like you don't like the Sound."

He said and I huffed before telling him what happened between my team and them.

"That makes sense then."

He said and I smiled at him.

"Do you want to be a part of this war? Do you really want to be the cause of millions of shinobi, no, millions of people losing their lives?"

I asked looking up into his teal colored eyes. He sighed before looking up at the moon. He did that quite often, he said it calmed him somehow.

"Not really. I'm tired of people trying to use me as a weapon. I'm unstable as it is because of Shukaku and my life. I just want to live my life the way I want, not as a pawn."

He said seriously and I pitied him. I knew what that was like. I'd lost my parents to Orochimaru because he wanted my power.

"Then don't be. Don't listen to what others try to make you do, live the way you want to. It's what I'm doing."

I said and he looked down at me.

"It's not that easy for me."

He said and I sighed.

"When it comes to it just do what you want to, not what anyone else wants you to."

I said as I lifted my hand and cupped the side of his face. He leaned into my hand and I smiled up at him before letting my hand fall and turning to look up at the sky. We both sat in comfortable silence and I started to purr when he brushed my hair back out of my face and kept playing with it while we both looked up at the sky. I've come to see Gaara as the little brother I never had and I think he's starting to see me as an older sister.

"You know, I'm glad I met you Gaara."

I said after a while and felt his hand still in my hair.

"Why?"

He asked and I turned to look at him and smiled at him.

"Because, not everyone knows what its like to be betrayed like what we've been through. Its nice to know I'm not as alone as I'd thought I was."

I said and he blinked at me before smiling a genuine smile and looking back up at the moon.

"Me too."

He said after a while and I smiled before closing my eyes and getting comfortable.

I woke up to the sound of Naruto's loud ass and groaned as I rolled over.

"Alixa! Come on, get up!"

He shouted and I chucked my pillow at his face and he squeaked as he fell to the ground. Sasuke and Sakura laughed at him and I sat up and glared at my teammates.

"What?"

I asked.

"The last team arrived last night, but they let them rest. Now we are to go to the arena to start the next part of the exams."

Sakura said and I sighed as I threw the covers back.

"Alixa!"

I heard Sakura shout and saw her bury her face into Sasuke's chest and he look away with a blush on his face. Naruto still had the pillow in his face so he didn't really respond.

"What?"

I asked looking down at myself. I blushed a little when I saw I was in just my panties and bra.

'Odd, I don't really remember changing out of my clothes.'

I thought as I quickly dressed.

'Gaara carried you back to your room after you'd fallen asleep and you woke up and started stripping. You nearly gave the poor boy a heart attack, but the look on his face was pretty cute.'

Shakelle said and I groaned as I realized I'd stripped infront of Gaara. I'd need to apologize to him when I saw him next time.

'You're no help.'

I thought before pulling on my shoes and walking over to my team.

"Alright, let's go."

I said and they hesitantly looked up at me, once they saw I was dressed they nodded and we headed down the stairs. I saw a flash of red and saw Gaara and his siblings heading for the door across from us.

"I'll be right back."

I said quickly before running towards Gaara and them before Sasuke, Sakura, or Naruto could say anything in response.

"Hey, Little Red!"

I called and they stopped to look at me. I noticed Gaara's face turned a little pink and my own did the same as I reached them.

"Alixa? What's up?"

Kankuro asked, but I ignored him and looked at Gaara.

"Look, about last night. I wasn't trying to do that infront of you, its just that's how I sleep when I get a room to myself and I wasn't fully awake when you brought me back to my room. I'm really sorry okay?"

I said and he blushed as I reminded him, but he nodded.

"What is she talking about Gaara?"

Temari asked looking at me confused. I smiled before waving at them, then running back to my team. I turned to see Kankuro get smacked by Temari after having said something perverted and saw Gaara smile just a bit at their antics and smiled myself. Seems like he was opening up more than he himself even knew.

-Kakashi-

It seems like it's been forever since I last saw Alixa and the others. I may not show it, but I was really worried when I recommended them for the Chunin Exams. I knew they'd look out for each other and they'd get closer which would improve their teamwork, but I never expected to miss them so much.

"Kakashi! My rival!"

I heard Guy's voice from beside me and mentally groaned. He could be extremely annoying when he wanted to be.

"How do you think your team has done?"

He asked and I blinked in surprise for a moment. I didn't know he cared how I was feeling.

"Because my team will have done better."

He said quickly and I sighed.

'There's the Guy I know and love to hate.'

I thought dryly to myself. We were all waiting for them to come from the tower in the Forest of Death to the arena. I couldn't help but wonder if they were alright. Did Naruto get into trouble? Did Alixa and the others get injured?

"Look! It's Lee and the others!"

Guy shouted before running off to talk with his squad. I groaned at his stupidity before something Neji said caught my attention.

"What happened during the exam?"

Guy asked excitedly.

"Lee ran off and got involved in a fight with three Sound ninja because a pink haired girl from Kakashi's team. We were going to help out when a white haired girl showed up and Sasuke woke up and took the situation out of our hands."

Neji said and I blinked in surprise. Just what happened?

"I'm going to finish the Chunin Exams! Believe it!"

I heard Naruto's loud mouth from outside and sweat dropped. I guess nothing too serious happened if he was still acting like a fool.

"Naruto you fucking idiot! Why don't you try and shutup for once in your life!?"

I heard Sakura's voice and sighed.

'Seems like they're all okay.'

I thought in relief, though I still found myself wanting to hear her voice.

"I will not be silenced!"

Naruto yelled as their voices got closer.

"Shutup."

I heard Sasuke say and heard Naruto shout at him. Even after going through the Forest of Death they still had such energy.

"Alixa, please stop them."

I heard Sakura say as their voices were right outside the arena, then I heard two loud thunks and whining from Naruto and Sasuke.

"Quit ya belly achin' and shut the fuck up. I already have a headache because Naruto wouldn't shut the fuck up, and I didn't appreciate being woken up so fucking early. Now either be quiet or I'm going to cut off both of you guys' legs and shove them down your throats."

I heard Alixa say calmly and found myself laughing quietly. Yep, they were all okay.

"Oh look! There's Lee, Neji, and TenTen."

I heard Sakura say and looked down to see them walk into the arena and go over to Guy and his team. Sasuke and the others started to talk while Alixa simply leaned against the wall. I looked her over and frowned when I saw a few scratches here and there, but she seemed alright. I saw Lee go over to her and wrap his arm around her shoulders and smile at her. She smiled back, but seemed rather uncomfortable with Lee being so close. I glared at the miniature version of Guy and was about to do something when Lee was suddenly pulled back by Naruto. I started to relax until I heard Guy's booming voice.

"Young maiden, please marry me!"

-Alixa-

I was enjoying watching my team and Neji's team interact, until I heard Guy's voice.

"Young maiden, please marry me!"

He shouted and I looked up to see him on one knee with his hands held up to me. I looked around and saw Kiba and his team as well as Gaara and his team had joined us. I flushed slightly at the look I got from them before turning to glare at Guy.

'I've had just about enough of this pervert.'

I thought before pushing off from the wall. He smiled at me thinking I was going to accept. I walked over to him and innocently ran my finger through his hair with a sweet smile. I could feel the shock and confusion coming from several people's chakra at my actions, but I kept my eyes on Guy. I suddenly knotted my hands in his hair and yanked his head back so he would look up at me since he was still on his knee.

"I'm only going to tell you this once more you perverted green clad, bushy browed, psycho."

I said and everyone waited for me to continue.

"Just because I'm a few years younger than you and its legal does not mean I will marry your ass. You are a pedophile that likes to spout random ass nonsense about youth and beauty and if I hear the words 'will you marry me' come out of your mouth one more time I will personally see to it that you are incapable of having children. Do I make myself clear?"

I asked calmly, only tightening my hold in his hair to let him know I was serious.

"Crystal."

He squeaked out and my smile widened.

"Good."

I said before tossing him back on his ass and calmly walking up the steps leading to the balcony above the arena. I saw Kakashi looking at me in shock with his jaw slackened and I would have seen his mouth agape if it hadn't been for his mask.

"Close your mouth Kashi, or you'll catch flies."

I said with a giggle as I leaned against the wall next to him. He regained his composure and turned to look at me with a smile. I could tell by the look in his eye.

"Not possible because of my mask."

He said and I rolled my eyes at him as Naruto and the others joined us. Neji, TenTen, Lee, and Guy walked by and I heard Lee whisper to Neji as they passed by.

"Women are scary creatures when angered."

He said and I laughed when Neji glanced at TenTen before nodding in agreement. I glanced over across the arena and saw Kitty and Gaara glancing at their sister as if they thought she might be the next one to snap. I rolled my eyes at them, it wasn't all females, I just had a short temper and a really foul mouth.

"Congratulations on making it this far in the Chunin Selection Exams. I will be the proctor for this part, my name is Gekko Hayate."

A voice said from down in the arena and we all looked down to see a man with short brown hair and dark eyes with protruding bags. Even though he was a young man, he had pronounced lines under his eyes that made him look as if he was sick. He wore the standard Konoha shinobi outfit and foreheadprotector that he wore as a bandanna, a flak jacket, and regular shinobi sandals. He also carried a katana of sorts on his back.

"I will now explain how this will go. You all will fight in matches against each other, the losers will be taken out of the Exam while the winners will progress."

Gekko said coughing every so often.

'Yep, definitely sickly.'

I thought as I continued to listen to him.

"Alixa…"

I heard my name and turned to see Anko a few feet away from me. I blinked in confusion before walking over to her. She pulled me farther along with her until we were in a hallway. I saw the Hokage there and glared at him.

"Alixa? Why are you glaring at the Hokage?"

Anko asked curiously, forgetting for a moment what she had wanted to tell me.

"You asshole!"

I said and Anko gasped in surprise while the Hokage's eyes widened in shock.

"Alixa!"

Anko shouted, but I ignored her.

"Do you have any idea what kind of shit I went through because your crazy ass suddenly decided you wanted me to do the second part of the exam in my animal form!? We were attacked by Orochimaru you bastard and because I wasn't suppose to transform my team got hurt. I finally decided I didn't give a flying fuck and changed and fought against him while my team got away."

I said and he didn't seem to shocked about the news of a missing nin suddenly attacking us and I realized Anko probably found out or some shit, but that wasn't what mattered right now.

"You better be fucking happy that nothing extremely bad happened to my team or I'd be coming after your ass old man. You may be the Hokage of this village and be all badass, but if you fuck with those I consider family I will fucking hunt your ass down and kill you. So I suggest you don't put me in a situation as dangerous as being in the Forest of Death with a stupid ass condition like you did unless you're ready to have to deal with me."

I said and after a while he nodded in understanding.

"Good, now Anko, what did you want to tell me?"

I asked turning to my friend who was staring at me as if I'd just grown a second head. Yeah, I had the balls to bless out the Hokage, so what?

"Oh um, well the Hokage has decided since he has already seen you fight that he doesn't think you need to partake in this part of the Chunin Exams."

She said and I blinked in shock.

"So let me get this shit straight, I don't have to fight?"

I asked confused and that confusion only grew when Anko shook her head.

"No, you aren't allowed to fight."