Chapter 1- Arriving at Konoha

It has been a week since the tragic incident; Mitsuko was called to the Aisukage's office again.

"Mitsuko, I hope that you are aware that you won't be able to participate in the chuunin exams." Mitsuko merely nodded, she hasn't really talked since a week ago. "I have tried to find you a replacement group, but it seemed that everyone has a group already, and there are not free spaces." The Aisukage watched sadly as Mitsuko nodded again.

"I have decided that since you can't participate in it, at least you could go watch. I will contact the Hokage of the Fire Country, since that is where it would be held, and ask for permission. Meanwhile, I will try again to find you a group." The Aisukage explained her plan. "You don't need to trouble yourself with my business." Mitsuko finally talked.

After a small debate, Mitsuko knew that there was no changing the Aisukage's mind once she made it up so she relented. She really didn't care anyway.

-Next day-

The Aisukage informed Mitsuko that the Hokage had agreed to her demand, and had given her permission to watch the exam. She would be leaving with the other group that had been nominated in three days.

She went back to pack up her things, because she knew she had no other choice. It didn't take long to pack her things because there wasn't much she needed. She decided to take a walk.

As she walked by, the people that was on the streets all came over to her to ask if she was alright. She assured all of them, but was a little annoyed. Performing a disappearing jutsu, she appeared in a not so populated area. Maybe she would be able to think without distractions now.

She had always like to be surrounded by nature; it makes her feel peaceful, and at home. She had not left the house since she got back; she was still not able to come to terms with reality. Now that she thinks about it she realized that there is nothing she could do about it anymore; she already did all she could. Besides what has happened has happened and nothing anyone does will change it.

After she thought this through, she decided to move on with her life. There was no use in moping.

-Two days later-

The three chosen ninjas were waiting at the entrance of the village for Mitsuko, each thinking different thoughts about the up coming exam. 'I am nervous, what if I can't make it.' Thought the only girl of the group. Her name was Akina; she has short violet hair and light blue eyes. 'I can't wait to get there, some excitement at last.' A thought of the fist male, standing beside Akina, he has semi long black hair that reaches to his chin and dark brown eyes. 'I'm not sure about Akina and Kai, but I certainly am starting to lose confidence.' Thought the last male of the group, Rei. He has long blue hair and dark green eyes.

"Where is she?" Akina was a very impatient person. "She'll be here soon. Be patient." Kai answered her. "Grr…" Akina was nervous and now the annoyance had caught up to her. She's going to lose it soon.

Rei, being the quiet one, didn't say anything, but he was on alert the whole time. Out of the corner of his eyes he sees something moving slowly towards them. Peering closer, he knows who it was. "She's here." As he says that the girl was by his side. "How did you get here so fast?" She was at least half a mile away from them when he saw her a second ago.

She didn't bother answering. "Mitsuko is one of the best ninjas in our country. Of course you won't sense her." Akina, like the rest of the village was aware of Mitsuko's strength and her bloodline limit. Along with the elemental powers of her clan she also has the special power of light and darkness. Her clan was also known for their healing jutsus.

"I think we've wasted enough time here, let's go." Kai reminded everyone why they were there.

-Konoha-

It took them two days to get to the fire country due to the distance. It was quite a quiet trip; no one knew what to say, while others didn't really want to talk.

Upon their arrival, they were asked to show their passports. After showing their passports, Mitsuko decided to go and see the Hokage. There was a letter that the Aisukage wanted her to give to him. It was better to be safe than sorry.

Wishing the team good luck, she left to see the Hokage.

"Ah…you must be the ninja that the Aisukage told me about." Said the Hokage when she walked in. she handed him the letter anyway, and waited. She was then granted permission to watch the third part of the exam.

Walking to the place where the Hokage said she could stay, she dropped down her things. 'Maybe I should take a walk just to get to known the place so I don't lost.' With that thought, she walked out the door.

As she walked around, she noticed that a lot of foreign ninjas were arriving with their groups. She couldn't help but remember her own group. Shaking her head, as if to clear her thoughts as she narrowly avoided collision with another ninja.

Everywhere she went, she could hear the excited chatter of the genins, either nervous or confident.

She walked on.