Konoha Public Access Television Chapter Three!
Author's Note: The train keeps rolling with Chapter Three! As air-date nears, will the gang handle the pressures of a tight deadline? Will everything go according to plan? Will Hinata & Neji break more lights? (Almost) All will be answered, RIGHT NOW!
Enjoy this chapter!
Chapter Three: Get Into Character
WKTV Studio, one day before airing.....
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke are prepping Ino for the first taping of All My Chakra.
Sakura: Hold still, Ino. *Puff* *Puff*
Ino: *COUGH HACK COUGH*
Naruto: Think we overdid it with the blush?
Sakura: You can never overdo blush.
Ino: I can't feel my face!
Sasuke: The cameras are low-light, try using a lighter shade.
Sakura: Okay. *Puffpuffpuff* How's that?
Sasuke: Much better. Get her to wardrobe and pick out an outfit.
Naruto: Got it! Ino, this way.
Naruto leads Ino to the wardrobe room, when dozens of dresses have been lined out.
Naruto: I'm thinking.....this one!
Naruto holds up a skimpy black dress.
Ino: .....this is a soap opera, not Girls Gone Wild.
Naruto: Fine, fine. I think this one would do nicely for the first scene.
He holds up a light blue dress, covered slightly in glitter.
Ino: It's perfect! The first scene is at a party, so that would do quite nicely.
Naruto: What's the second scene?
Ino: After the party ends, it's declared the my character's husband will be sent to war the next day. On that day everyone shows up to see him off, mainly black clothing.
Naruto: NOW could you wear the black dress? *Smile*
Ino: Shut up. She should wear something more.....I don't know.....moody. Like a purple.
Naruto: Okay, purple, purple..... how about this?
He holds up a deep purple formal dress.
Ino: That's the ticket! I'll take these to the dressing room to see how they fit.
Meanwhile, out in the streets of Konoha.....
Tenten and Shino are hanging up fliers, and informing people about the upcoming television broadcast.
Shino: Be sure to watch tomorrow! Channel 5, W-KTV!
Tenten: A great line-up of shows is ready for you! Watch from 2 - 10!
Guy A: What kind of shows are we going to be watching?
Tenten: We have a news show, game show, talk shows, all kinds of entertainment!
Shino: And guys, I'd watch at 9 if I were you.
Guy B: Why?
Shino: Trust me.
Tenten: Don't forget to sign up for Konoha Gladiators! Prove your worth in the ultimate challenge of speed and skill! $500 cash prize!
Girl A: Can women play?
Tenten: Anyone can play! The sign up sheet is right here!
Guy C: Sign me up! That $500 is mine!
Girl B: No way, chief. That money's going RIGHT HERE! Gimme that pen!
Shino: Way to rile them up Tenten! It's a feeding frenzy!
Tenten: Just doing my job. *Smiles*
Back at the Studio, filming for All My Chakra has begun.....
Shikamaru: Okay everyone! We need to do this take right, we only have 'till tomorrow to film! Who's available?
Sasuke: Lee and Choji are out doing auditions for Konoha Gladiators.....
At the auditions.....
The contestants had to show Lee and Choji why they should be on the show.
Choji: Okay, next up is Number 24, Kuroda Makoto.
A thin, tall man walks into the room.
Kuroda: Hi, I'm real excited to be here!
Lee: Okay, Mr. Makoto. Male, 23, Single. Have you had any previous experience with combat?
Kuroda: Well, no, but, I can do this!
Kuroda jumps into the air and flips backwards.
Choji: Impressive! I think you'll do fine on the show. Anything else?
Kuroda: Well I used to play basketball.
Lee: We'll contact you if you make it!
Kuroda: Thanks, thanks so much!
Kuroda walks out of the room.
Choji: Next up, Number 25, Kojima Shigure.
A short, stout man walks in.
Kojima: Hello!
Lee: Mr. Shigure, Male, 33, Married. Show us what you got.
Kojima: Okay! Here, hold this!
He hands Choji a 4-inch thick block of wood.
Kojima: NOW WATCH AS I BREAK THIS WITH MY BARE HANDS! HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-
He thrusts his arm forwards with all his might.
Kojima: -YAAAAAAAA!
*CRACK*
Lee: .....you need a doctor sir?
Kojima is on the ground, wincing in pain and grapsing his hand.
Choji: *Sigh* Get the medic.
Two guys place Kojima on a stretcher, and carry him out.
Lee: Sheesh. Some of these people.....
Choji: Next! .....Temari?
Temari walks into the room.
Lee: Whaddya know? What brings you to Konoha?
Temari: Five-hundred dollars. Now am I in the show or not?
Lee: Well, you have to audition like everyone el*GACK*.
Temari brags Lee by the neck and holds him in the air.
Temari: I'll ask again, am I on the show?
Lee: *Choke* Okay! *Cough* We'll call you! *Hack*
Temari: That's what I thought.
Temari drops Lee on the floor and walks out.
Choji: Wow. What a bitch.
Lee: *Cough* What's SHE so worked up about? *Cough*
Temari, outside the studio, thinks to herself.
Temari: I had to get on that show, it's the only way. The only way I can see him.....
Choji: NEXT!
Sasuke: .....then Tenten is filming Kiba for The Pet Psycho.....
Out on the streets of Konoha.....
Tenten: I don't think this show is going to work.
Kiba: Of course it will! You'll see. I'll be fine.
Tenten: I know YOU can pull it off, but what about the dogs? They are the ones who need to convince the owners that they're screwed up.
Kiba: And your point?
Tenten: If you tell a person 'You dog wants to kill you in your sleep.', and the dog seems happy and cheery, they're not gonna fall for it.
Kiba: You seem to misunderstand my talents. I can communicate with animals you know.
Tenten: You can? How?
Kiba: Telepathically. But only with dogs, and some cats. Maybe a turtle.
Tenten: Seriously? Prove it.
Kiba: I will, just watch the first person we do. I got a call from this lady that her dog has been acting strange lately.
Tenten: Perfect bait.
Kiba: Exactly.
Tenten: So what exactly are you going to do?
Kiba: Oh you'll see.....
Sasuke: .....that leaves us with Ino, Naruto, Sakura, Shino, Hinata, Neji, and myself open for filming.
Shikamaru: That'll be fine for now. All we need is Ino, someone to play the husband, and some party-fillers.
Sasuke: INO! We need you for the scene!
Ino: Coming!
Ino walks out onto the set, and she looks STUNNING. Sasuke and Shikamaru can do nothing but stare with open mouths. Naruto whispers to them.
Naruto: I did a good job, huh?
Shikamaru: Holy crap Naruto, she's, she's amazing!
Sasuke: So.....pretty.....
Ino is standing in front of the set, just waiting for them to stop gawking.
Ino: Guy? GUYS? We ready to film?
Shikamaru: Oh, ah, hehe. Almost, we just need someone to play the husband. Sasuke, how about you?
Sakura, who is working on the set backstage, overhears the conversation.
Sakura: What's going on?
Sasuke: No, I couldn't! I'm, uh, well.....
Ino: C'mon Sasuke, It'll be fun! Pretty please?
Sasuke: Well.....okay. I'll do it.
Naruto: It's official! Sasuke is playing Ino's husband!
Sakura: WHAT?!?
Sakura retreats backstage, flaring with rage, thinking to herself.
Sakura: THAT BITCH! She's trying to steal my Sasuke! Well I WON'T LET THAT HAPPEN. No goddamn way.
Shikamaru: Well, we should get filming now, time is not on our side!
Naruto: Here Sasuke, this is the script for the first scene. It's easy to memorize, and if you get stuck. just ad-lib. Just say what you think should be said.
Sasuke: Alright, let me see that.....
Sasuke begins reading over his lines, attempting to memorize them.
Naruto: I'll go put on a suit and be a stand-in.
Shikamaru: Shino! Hinata! Neji! Sakura! We need you for the filming!
Shino: Give us a second, we're still setting up lights!
Shikamaru: You really need that many people to set up lights?
Neji: Why don't you get up here and do it, smart ass?
Shikamaru: Fine, fine, just pick up the pace.
About an hour and a half later, still filming All My Chakra.....
Ino: But Shinji! You can't leave me here alone! I don't know what I'll do without you!
Sasuke: I have a devotion to my country. I.....
Ino: But what about your devotion to me?
Sasuke: You have to stay strong, Naoko. I promise I'll be back.
Ino: No.....don't leave me.....
Sasuke: I'll always be with you, Naoko.
Ino: Always.....
Sasuke and Ino lock in a passionate hug.
Shikamaru: Fade out.....aaaaand CUT! That's a wrap people!
All: *Applause and cheers*
Ino and Sasuke stop hugging and start congratulating each other.
Ino: You were great, Sasuke!
Sasuke: Really? I thought I was okay.....YOU were the star of the show though!
Ino: Oh stop it, you were excellent!
Sakura, watching from the background, thinks to herself.
Sakura: Damnit damnit DAMNIT. That was.....some of the best acting I've ever seen. At least I hope is was acting. Oh Sasuke.....
Shikamaru and Naruto walk up to talk to Ino and Sasuke.
Naruto: You guys were insane! Sasuke, the lines you came up with were MUCH better than what I thought of!
Shikamaru: Ino, you really brought the tears! People at home will be bawling their eyes out!
Ino: Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Shikamaru: But now is no time for stopping. Sasuke, we have to work on titles and credits for all of the shows.
Sasuke: Can do. Just let me get out of this damn suit.....
Sasuke walks away to the dressing rooms. Sakura follows behind him.
Sakura: Hey Sasuke.....
Sasuke: Oh, hey Sakura.
Sakura: That was really good! Your acting was impeccable!
Sasuke: Thanks! But Ino really stole the show.
Sakura: Ino Ino INO! Is he a broken record?
Sakura: Not nearly as good as you!
Sasuke: Really? I'm flattered!
Sakura: So, I was wondering, want to go grab some dinner later?
Sasuke: Oh.....I'd love to, really I would, but I have to work on the opening and closing credits. I probably won't be done 'till late.
Sakura: Oh, okay. Maybe some other time then?
Sasuke: Sounds good. See ya later!
Sasuke walks into the dressing room. Sakura, disappointed and dejected, walks away.
What a chapter! Sakura is getting a bit annoyed with Ino's interference. Will Sasuke forge arelationship with Ino through acting? Or is it just a job? How will Sakura get Ino back? The tale twists forward as the drama heightens! I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I did. Pleas read and review, as I would love to hear what you think!
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