Chapter One-

Nika's Point of View:

A loud ringing noise awoke me from my pleasant sleep. I groggily reached for my alarm clock.

My eyes widened as I fell off the bed, I groaned and smacked the alarm clock off. I wasn't expecting to be so close to the edge.. I stood up and stretched. The clock read 7:00. I got a nice long shower and went into the kitchen. I hummed as I opened the fridge. I grabbed the milk and a box of cereal. I ate happily. Almost time to meet up with my sensei! I scavenged for my ninja clothes, that consisted of a dark purple tank, a long sleeve mesh undershirt, and black knee length shorts. Once I found them I quickly put them on. I looked at the clock. 7:55. Eh?! I'm going to be late!! I ran out of my apartment in a flash. "Hello Nika!" the old lady who worked at the smoothie hut greeted me. "No time to stop today! I'll come by later!" I replied and ran a bit faster. The training grounds came into view, I skidded to a stop and grinned cheesily at my team. 'Late again, Nika?" Reiko asked. "I'm so sorry Reiko-sensei! It won't happen again!" I exclaimed frowning. "You said that last time. You're lucky I'm so lenient, most senseis wouldn't put up with it" She said shaking her head. I noticed Kitah trying to conceal a giggle. I glared at her. "Alright. It's been a little while since we met up last.. Have you three learned anything new?" Reiko asked. Kenta shrugged. A wide grin spread on Kitah's face. "I have! I learned one of my clans techniques!" She exclaimed. "You finally learned that? Didn't it take like a week?" I asked with a smirk. "Shut up. It was a hard one! At least I'm good with them." She replied with a glare.

"Girls. Calm down. Nika, how about you?" Reiko asked. "Well, I've been reading up on a lot of medical techniques.. so yeah, I guess." I replied. "That's great. You know that the Chuunins are coming up shortly, yes?" Reiko asked. We nodded. She held up three pieces of paper. "I want you three to take it." She said with a triumphant grin. My face fell. I can't do something like that.. not yet at least..

"Hell yeah! I'm ready for it!" Kitah said pumping her fist. Kenta shrugged. "I suppose I am too" he agreed. Both of my teammates faced me, awaiting my answer. "You two take it then," I said with a shrug. "All three of us have to, or none of us can take it. So please take it, Nika-chan" Kitah begged. I hesitated, then gave in. "Fine. I'll take it." I muttered.

Rin's point of view:

I put my hands in my pant pockets as I walked around town. Mostly every team was training, including mine, but I wasn't with them. I don't need to train, I'm good enough already. I smirked a bit. This will be my teams second attempt at the Chuunins, and I'm positive that we will not fail this time. I noticed Nika's team out of the corner of my eye. I scowled. Our eyes met. I narrowed my eyes, and she soon did too. That Suzuki and I have been rivals ever since the first day of Academy, and that's not just because our clans, The Asuka's and Suzuki's, have been enemies for decades. I am from the Village Hidden in the Wind, Ryokokagure, and she is from the Village Hidden in the Water, Sekikagure. I walked away from their training grounds, and into my own. Kenji and Yuki looked at me. "Shut up" I said coldly. Kenji started to open his mouth. "I said shut up" I snapped. "How is your training going?" I asked them raising an eyebrow. Kenji grinned sheepishly. "Good I guess.. why don't you join us, Rin-sama?" he asked. "Feh. You both are pathetic. Fine, I will help you with your training" I decided with a sigh.

"But only because I want to pass this time. And not lose because of your mistake, Kenji" I said with a slight glare. Kenji looked down, ashamed. "Kitah and Nika are taking the test this year, do you know what that means?" I asked. "Um.. there's going to be cute girls?" Kenji asked. Yuki shook his head in dismay. "It means that we're going to have to work really hard this year." Yuki replied.

"Right, since there's no way in hell I'm going to lose to that wench." I said with a smirk.

"You're too competitive, Rin-Sama"Kenji muttered. I glared.

"Anyway.. let's get started!" I ordered.

They nodded in agreement, of course.

Kitah's point of view:

I took a deep breath as I collapsed on the ground, and grinned.

Kenta smiled slightly at me. I returned the smile.

Kenta Aliyu.. the most attractive man in the world..

he has messy black hair, and the cutest green eyes.

Nika sighed deeply. Her blue eyes were filled with uncertainty.

"Don't worry about it Nika, your phobia shouldn't cause you any problems" I reassured her.

She glanced at me. "I doubt that, Kitah" she replied.

I doubt it too, but oh well.

I can't wait to show off my new techniques! "Kenta-kun, are you okay?" I asked.

He looked at me, looking confused. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" he asked.

"Oh.. was just wondering since you weren't talking much" I replied with a smile.

"I'm going to go head home and read some more" Nika said standing up. I stood up and smiled slightly.

Nika was the shortest out of the team, standing at only 4'8'', and I was the tallest at 5'7''.

"Alright, I'll go home too. Bye Kenta-Kun, bye Nika-chan" I said as I headed in the direction of my manor. I opened the door and went inside. I instantly got greeted by my mother. "Welcome home, baby girl!" She exclaimed with a smile. "Thanks mom" I replied taking my shoes off and leaving them by the door. "When's Dad coming home?" I asked. "Oh,, later tonight,, why?" she asked.

I shrugged as I sat on the couch. "Just hoping he'd train me some more.. since we're taking the Chuunins!" I replied with a grin. Mother smiled and sat next to me. "Good luck, baby girl" She said. I smiled. "Thanks!"