-YukikoNanashi13: So no one forgot, at this point in the story, Hinata is about to take the Chunin Exams, and is starting to have mixed feelings about Naruto and Sasuke. Neji, he's taking the Jonin Exams. Remember to read what I write at the bottom, because this time it is very important. Anyway, back to the story.

Hinata was walking down the hall, tailing the other Genin in front of her. Akamaru wouldn't stop barking the whole way. Akamaru was getting exceptionally larger, but Kiba doesn't even seem to notice at all. Shino wasn't in the mood for his teammate's pet. Akamaru eventually simmered down, but was replaced with Kiba's loud ranting and shouts of determination. Hinata didn't mind at all, he actually enjoyed it all. Finally, happiness, and no conflict. I knew the Chunin Exams were going to be the thing I needed to get my mind off of... She sighed. Sasuke and Naruto-kun...

Kiba was still going on with his rants and yelling. Shino was starting to get really irritated.

"Shizuka ni shite, baka!"

Kiba could tell Shino was annoyed. How many times has he ever raised his voice like that?

"Nandemo." He answered coolly, obviously not being reactionary. He didn't mind it at all, even if Shino was serious.

Team 8 was still walking down the hall. Hinata started to feel suspicious. Her other teammates obviously didn't seem to mind it. All the other Genin were out of sight.

"Eto... Where did everyone go?"

"They went to the first part of the Chunin Exams, where else?" Kiba answered obnoxiously.

"B-But they w-were right in front of us.."

"Well, I guess we're just slow today.. That should be pretty bad considering we're about to take a mental test."

Hinata didn't feel like arguing. They continued to walk in silence. We've been walking forever... Where are the other teams? Why are we still walking?

Is this a genjutsu...?

Shino was starting to get suspicious too. "We've been walking an awful lot. I don't remember this building being so large."

Kiba was still oblivious. "Well sure, but you never explored it, like I did when we were still in the academy! Trust me, this academy is huge!"

"Hai."

Even with Kiba's words, Hinata was still suspicious. It must be genjutsu... It's like we're going in circles! Why is it that Shino and Kiba haven't noticed? What if, we're being tricked the other Genin... I mean, it was our team that was smart enough to find out they were waiting for us to open the Chunin Exams ourselves... They might think we're a challenge... Or even worse..

What if this is part of the Chunin Exams...?

Hinata pondered her thoughts as they continued to walk in circles. Kiba started to talk again, feeding Akamaru food pills. Shino didn't say anything.

She was still wondering why they hadn't reached the written test yet. Hm.. We'll eventually make it at one point... I bet if Naruto-kun were here, he would be complaining endlessly about how we're still walking.. Sakura-san would be so suspicious, or do something to make Naruto-kun be quiet. Sasuke, I don't really know what he would be doing...

Maybe he would be like Shino, and stay quiet the whole time.. Or maybe he would be like Naruto-kun, only calmer, and easier to hear.. When I think about it, Naruto-kun does seem to yell a lot.. Sometimes I wonder whether or not it would be nice to always talk to him. After at least 3 conversations, I could be deaf! The again, with Sasuke, it'd be easier to hear him, but he never talks. That's something I don't like about Sasuke. Something else is that he holds so many grudges over his family, unlike Naruto-kun- Naruto-kun has lived with it and has found friends to make him happier. Sasuke has found friends too, but still acts with no happiness. I suppose I shouldn't be the one to talk though, I never really got to know him. Maybe, if I get the chance, I should get to know him.. Wait, no! No, I don't, I shouldn't want to!

Hinata looked up ahead at the endless hallway. She had had enough. She released her chakra into one of her kunai. She threw the kunai at the door where the Chunin Exams were being held. It was far away- It has been far away for the past half hour.

Her kunai disappeared instantly. "Byakugan!"

By releasing my chakra into the kunai, I can use my Byakugan to pinpoint where it went. So where is it?

It was no where to be seen. Kiba and Shino looked at her nervously.

"Hinata, what're you doing?!" Kiba looked at her as if she were crazy.

Her byakugan which was still active zoomed toward him. She could see his chakra points, it was definitely him. "You'll see in a minute."

She then pointed her byakugan at Shino. His chakra points were as clear as ever.

Hinata took out one shuriken and aimed straight at Shino's head.

Kiba was wide-eyed. "Hinata! What're you..?"

"Kiba-kun, it's not Shino-kun!"

"What, how can you tell?"

"His chakra points, they're exactly like his, but his insects' chakra... There's nothing! It's definitely not Shino-kun!" Hinata trembled in her spot.

Kiba and Shino both stared straight at Hinata. There was no sound. The silence was completely deadly, Hinata didn't dare move. It was almost as if she was paralyzing herself. Kiba looked at her astonished. He tried to speak, but no words came. The impostor just stood.

I must attack! B-But I-I can't.. I-I could be wrong..But if I do, then I'll know whether or not it is Shino-kun..

Without any strategy or thought, she threw another shuriken at his head. This time, he didn't dodge, and let it hit him.

The blood rushed out completely. Oh no! Did I?!

Kiba looked at her proudly. "Awesome job! You were right Hinata!"

Hinata turned toward Kiba. "I-I.. was?"

"Hai! If it really were Shino, then he would've had his bug things eat it up, or some other crap, but he didn't!"

Hinata was surprised. So I was right... I-I was triumphant.

She turned to face the impostor and was ready to use Gentle Fist.

Instead, the impostor had already disappeared, leaving nothing but a paper bomb.

The explosion was incredible, as Hinata and Kiba ran away from it. The building, or at least what seemed to be the building, burned away in the bomb.

"Hinata! What do we do now?!"

"I don't know! We should just keep running!" They continued to sprint away from the violent scene. If that wasn't Shino-kun, then where is he?

After the explosion, the building charred in every spot, it started to melt away, almost immediately. Both Kiba and Hinata collapsed to the ground in their spot, feeling like something was crushing them down- It was really painful. We need to get out of here! She tried her best to crawl out of her spot, to where it wouldn't crush her.

The melting feeling stopped, and the hall turned into a room, very similar to where the written test was to be taken. There were only a few Genin- Including Shino.

Hinata struggled in getting up. Kiba was already by Shino. They were arguing once again. Is this another genjutsu? She activated her Byakugan and looked around.

A hand grabbed her shoulder from behind.

"Sakura-san!"

"You made it! I knew you would've found out!"

"Found out? W-What?"

"The genjutsu! And you came just in time! If you didn't come in the next 5 minutes, your whole team was going to be disqualified!"

"Really? T-There was a time limit?"

"Well, for you guys at least.. You see, since Shino found out first, and your whole team wasn't here, you guys were almost out. You have to be here, with your whole team."

"But what about you? You're the only one!"

Sakura was obviously not moved by her words. "Well, sure, but with one person, there's no one to help you, so it's still even."

"Eto.. Hai."

"Don't worry, you passed the first part, now all you have to do is wait!" She smiled brightly.

Hinata knew this wasn't a genjutsu. Her byakugan and her own instinct could tell. Relieved that it was over, she sat down in the corner of the test room.

What a relief! The first part seemed kind of easy... Well actually know. I had to make a lot of decisions, and even had to see one of my teammates' blood rush down their heads. It was truly traumatizing.. I hope the survival part is easier. The test is different every time, but has the same motives.. It's amazing! And I'm one of the first people to pass it..

She glanced at Sakura who was talking to other Genin from the leaf village. I wonder how Sakura gets through all of this with a happy face on all the time.. I'm sure she hides it, but still... Naruto-kun and Sasuke, her teammates are gone. How can she not be emotionally moved by having such amazing people leave her? She's alone, and she lost skillful people that can inspire her.. Or at least Naruto-kun! No, Sasuke is also a good source of inspiration, I'll give him that. And that's all I'll give him..

I hope.

-YukikoNanashi13: Yeah, so how do you think this love triangle thing is going? To be honest, at this point, I am a bit disappointed in my own work.. I'm thinking about making a few unrealistic parts in this. I've realized that straight-up experience romance might be better to do. Don't worry, the storyline will still make sense! I don't plan on doing really big stuff with it until after this whole Chunin Exam saga is over. Just thought I'd give you a heads up.

Also, I know I've been putting a few Japanese remarks, so if you don't know what something means, go ahead and send me a message or something. If you give me a review telling me that I shouldn't do it at all, I probably still will. Mainly because it is a Japanese-oriented story, but if it helps, I'll use it less. ) I hope you enjoyed that chapter, and the next one will be up soon!