So, yeah. If you haven't noticed by now, I changed the name from Another Host to Another Host- First Saga. I did this because I plan to end this story right before the Chunin Exams. Don't worry; I'll still continue it after I do some other fan fictions that I plan to do. After those, I'll create Another Host- Second Saga, which ends when the destruction of Konoha fails. Also, sadly, I recently found out that there is a rule forbidding thanks to reviewers in the subsequent story. If this rule was deleted or still in effect, let me know, because I'm still not sure about it. Also, stay tuned after the story for some other stories I plan to do!

Another Host

Part Four

Chapter Three: Master Asuma's Test

The grass crunched under Sasuke's sandals. The wind blew Sasuke's hair across his face, obscuring his vision. Choji's bag crunched and crinkled…

Choji?!

Sasuke and Hinata whirled around. Sasuke smirked and thought, I guess it's impossible for Choji to make a quiet entrance, he's always eating. One day he's going to give away our cover on a mission and get us all killed. Sasuke glanced at Hinata. The two had just struck up a friendly conversation. Hinata was actually more than just a shy girl who always stuttered.

Master Asuma exhaled deeply and flicked another cigarette to the ground. "Well," he started, "now that everyone's here, let me explain the test." He lit another cigarette. "It's simple, really. A test of tracking. You must find a scroll and deliver it to me." He blew out smoke. "It's in the forest. Actually, not yet," he said he held up a scroll. "It's right here. Give me ten minutes to hide this, and then go find it and give it to me, within forty minutes." He started walking to the forest. "This will help you in your tracking skills, and prepare you for a similar test in the Chunin Exams. Ready?" He crouched low. "Give me ten minutes." Asuma suddenly disappeared. He had jumped up in a way that he looked as if he had simply vanished, Sasuke knew. But he didn't tell that to Choji. He enjoyed the dumbfounded expression on his face too much.

Asuma appeared eight minutes later. "You may begin on my mark." He said without any introductions or formalities.

Sasuke prepared himself. He tightened his headband, checked his kunai and shuriken holsters, and stretched out his muscles. He had worn a black shirt and long pants, instead of his usual shorts, for this occasion. It kept him warm. He stood up straight and observed Hinata and Choji doing the same, although Choji had trouble with stretches.

"Now!"

Sasuke immediately charged and ran into the forest.

So, I planned to make this chapter longer, but I need to go somewhere and this is all

I can make on short notice. Sorry it ended so abruptly. But, you probably want to see the upcoming stories I promised you.

Iblis Fire - A Sonic the Hedgehog story. I thought this up before the

Sonic the Hedgehog 360/PS3 game came out. I've already got the first chapter written, but not submitted.

Ninja Scrolls – Another Naruto story, this time set in the real canon, after the Destruction of Konoha and before the Search for Tsunade.

Legends of the Keyblade- A Kingdom Hearts story, after Kingdom Hearts II. I've got a rough draft, but I'm not about to submit it.

So, as you see, I'm in for the long haul as a submitter… member… writer… whatever!