The first move is always a feint. It's the most basic thing, to land a hit with the second move – or in his case, a second life. Nara Shikamaru is reborn in a completely wrong time and wrong gender, where troubles manage to ensue and give him a monumental headache. Troublesome.

Formally known as Fortune no Hikari. Life is full of second chances, but not all mistakes can be corrected. If you were given the opportunity to go back in time and save the one you loved most from dying, would you take it? [SoujixNaoto - Full summary inside.]

Summary: Due to a chance meeting with Kariya before the events of Fate/Zero, Shinji strives to follow in his uncle's footsteps and save Sakura from damnation of the Matou Clan. To do so, he must make many sacrifices and will endure pain like no other to compete in the next Holy Grail War, including becoming a Spellcaster—all for Sakura's sake. An AU Fate Stay Night story.

To become great, one must overcome great opponents. A moment of inspiration during the chuunin exam puts Sakura on the path to greatness, whether she likes it or not.