Memo
Rahhhhhh, I am a lioness hungry, umm I am hungry actually. Must-eat-pasta! You may be wondering why
these are going out so quick, but it's actually one of the ones on Quizilla. I'm just getting rid of all the
mistakes and making some adjustments to the storyline. I'm gonna change the spacing 'cos all the words
are too close together. Crossed eyes anyone?
Chapter 4: You're Late!
Kianna woke up with the sun on her face. After visiting her past home she felt so exhausted that she
came home and fell asleep in her normal clothes. It was only noon at the time. She awoke feeling
happier and joyful and she jumped up out of bed to check the time.
"Ummmm, 7.30, still early!" she murmured to herself. However, she felt too exhilarated to go back to
bed and instead cooked for the first time she got back. After a hearty breakfast and a wash, she
decided to go and look for Naruto and Jiraiya to see how the training was going...And if Jiraiya hadn't
killed Naruto yet. She remembered when she learnt how to summon a frog and shivered uncontrollably.
It was a not very pretty memory and after it had finished, Kianna told Jiraiya that if he ever put her
through that much pain again, she would personally burn every copy of his novels she could find. There
was no doubt in her mind that Naruto might be involved in horrific training.
She was right!
She found Naruto in hospital, but he seemed chirpy enough. She was surprised when he said he
summoned Gamabunta and at first didn't believe him, but kept it to herself as she didn't want to offend
him. It wasn't until Naruto was asleep that Jiraiya arrived getting a warm greeting from her.
"Why the hell did you throw him off a cliff Ero-sennin?"
"The same reason why I put you through hellish training, to unleash his dormant chakra. However, his
belonged to that fox and it wasn't dormant just uncontrollable, so it needed more drastic measures."
"Well...If you ever throw Naruto off a cliff again then...then I'll poke your eyes out so you can never look
at another woman again!"
Jiraiya looked horrified "No, not my eyes anything but those. Heh, your getting attached to this kid,
Aren't you?"
"Kinda" She admitted, giving the little kid's hair a ruffle, "He's such a hard worker. He knows to get
where he wants to go, he can't take any short cuts. Did he really summon Gamabunta?"
Jiraiya nodded
"He learned how to unleash the foxes power, just not how to control it."
"Ahhh, I see"
"You seem different Kianna. Did you face your demons?"
"The biggest one. I went back to my old home and now...I think I'm ready to stay here now." She smiled
at Jiraiya "Thank You...for helping me Ero-...I mean Jiraiya-sensei." She smiled at him and he smiled
back.
"How about a treat you to some ramen." Jiraiya added. "As a goodbye present."
"I would love to!"
The next day, she awoke early again. This time, she knew it was for a reason. She needed to make sure
that Naruto got up and got to the chunnin exams on time. She knocked hard upon his door waking the
young genin up. He seemed irritated at first, but came round when Kianna promised to make him some
ramen for breakfast if he hurried up. As they ate together, he decided to vocalise some of his worries.
"I'm...worried about some of the Genin completing."
"What, ones from hidden leaf."
"No...One from hidden sand."
Kianna looked at him and saw his face. He was worried and looked scared.
"Yesterday, after you came and left. Well, he tried..." He paused for a moment then continued "To kill
his opponent in the past preliminary rounds."
Naruto was surprised when her expression didn't change.
"Don't worry Naruto. You get people like that. They thrive on killing and killing alone. If you want to
become Hokage it's something you'll have to get used to. Now eat up we haven't got much time."
On the way to the arena, Kianna started to become nervous, if what Naruto had been telling her was
correct. Then Kakashi would be at the matches as well. She wasn't sure if trying to apologise to him
both would be suitable in a huge arena full of people. But then, if she left it then he might think her an
insensitive cow, damn, he probably wasn't going to forgive her anyway. She had left him hanging.
Promised that she would stay in Konaha amongst other things and then...Well she didn't want to dwell on
it. The arena came into view and Naruto found a seat for her, next to Sakura, and went with the other
competitors. Kianna wished him luck, pushing something in his hand.
"What's that?"
"It's a four leaf clover for luck. Not that you need it!"
She gave him a bear hug for more luck and he blushed, running down the stairs, mumbling something
incoherent. Sakura giggled and Kianna laughed along with her.
The Hokage began his speech and Kianna looked around feverishly wondering where Kakashi and Sasuke
where. She wasn't worried about Kakashi; she knew he liked to be late. Also it meant she could delay
her anxiety of having to meet him. However, she was worried about Sasuke. Sakura had told her
everything that had happened to him and the strange curse seal on his shoulder. As the first match
started, Naruto vs. Neji, She stood to attention and concentrated on his match. She felt distinct pride
for Naruto and knew that, somewhere, Jiraiya was hiding, watching the match without disturbance,
feeling the same way. At the end of the match she sighed sadly. Kianna knew that he fought well in the
match but was too stubborn and wanted to win too much become a chunnin. He would have to prove
himself a little more in his other matches. Sakura cheered, but then she sighed and her expression
changed.
"What's wrong?" Kianna asked
"Oh, it's just Naruto's getting stronger and he's trying so hard. I feel a little jealous."
"Don't worry, your time will come Sakura, and he'll be jealous of you then!"
Kianna gave her a goofy grin and Sakura couldn't help but laugh.
Next was, oh no, Gaara and Sasuke. What was going to happen would Sasuke get disqualified? The
announcement was made.
"Everyone, one of the competitors hasn't turned up for the next battle so it will be postponed until he
arrives. The next battle with be the one that should have been after."
Kianna and Sakura both sighed with relief, but the worry within them grew. One of the Sand Genin was
next; Kianna didn't know his name, against Shino. However, the Sand Genin called out
"I withdraw, so please advance to the next match."
"Okay so the next match with be Temari vs. Shikamaru" Temari made a huge gush of wind and glided
down on her fan looking exhilarated whilst Shikamaru on the other hand looked like he was just given a
sentence of death. From her view, Kianna could see Naruto talk to him and clap him on the back sending
him flying into the arena. Poor Shikamaru fell flat on his face and he tried to regain his dignity as they
started the match.
The Temari vs. Shikamaru match was short and sweet due to Shikamaru giving up. The match was good
though Kianna did think that Shikamaru gave up a little too quickly. However, they had a bigger problem
now. Sasuke still hadn't turned up and it was his match. The crowd began to grow restless. She couldn't
blame them. Sasuke was the last Uchiha left needing to take the exam, so the last opportunity to see an
Uchiha in action. Kianna decided to see what had happened and quickly ran and jumped into the arena.
"Genma, what's going on?"
"There has been a ten minute extension." he said to her.
"Ten minutes. Heh, that's generous!" Kianna scowled. They all waited all silence looked at the entrance,
hoping, praying.
"Thirty more seconds" Genma whispered. "Twenty seconds, ten seconds, time is up. I guess that's it."
Genma looked up at the crowds protests.
"About the last match..." But he never got to finish as there was a flurry of wind that whisked the leaves
high in the air. They all knew who it was...
"I'm sorry we're late" was the first words that came from Kakashi, with a completely innocent expression
in his eye.
"Name." Genma simply asked a smirk forming on his face.
"Uchiha...Sasuke"
"Heh" Naruto began "You're awfully late. I didn't think you would come because you were afraid to fight
me. You missed my match as well and I beat Neji, didn't I Ki...Huh?" He turned around and noticed that
Kianna had disappeared.
"Who were you talking to Naruto?" Kakashi asked curiously.
"Properly his imaginary friend." Shikamaru cut in making Naruto furious.
Kianna crouched into her chair feeling sick. As soon as Kakashi said those first words she fled and now
sat trembling in her seat. Luckily, no one around her noticed her state as they were too preoccupied
with Sasuke's dramatic entrance. Seeing Kakashi again stirred up her emotions and her heart started to
thump loudly in her head. She never really realised how much she had missed him until that moment and
now she had to confess and explain her actions to him. But she decided that now was not the time. She
regained her composure and put a smile upon her face.
Note: Nah, damn you American spell check, stop trying to get rid of my U's and stop trying to make me
use 'ize.' You can't stop me, mwhaha!! Well, you got a bit of Kakashi. Wait for the next one for more.
I'm sure it won't be THAT long: P