A/N: Alright this is only out so soon because I want to answer a question someone asked me in a review and since I can't message them about it I have to answer it here. No, it is not Shino who is supposed to fight Dosu. Shino is fighting Kankuro but remember Kankuro forfeits? Shikamaru was supposed to fight Dosu and then Temari cause he was complaining about having to fight an extra match. And I know this is a fact because I was watching the episode while I wrote this. So anyway, hope you all enjoy. The next one probably won't be out for a while cause I'm busy this week and I don't have the next one written yet. Like I said I'm still trying to figure out how to do Naruto and Neji's match. I might do like a flashback or something. I dont know.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto just Ami.

The Finals Begin

I looked around at the crowd of people in the stands, a little nervously. I wasn't sure if I could fight well with so many people watching. It was kind of nerve wracking standing here, staring up at the thousands of eyes that were watching me.

I glanced up at where the Hokage was seated, and glared. Lord Kazekage had just arrived. He wasn't one of my favorite people in the world, even though he was the leader of my village. But….I glanced over at Gaara who was glaring too. He was also Temari, Kankuro, and Gaara's father. I looked back up at the Kazekage as he sat down next to the Hokage. He was the one who caused Gaara so much pain. And for that, he was not on my good list that's for sure.

The Hokage stood up, after exchanging a few unheard words with Lord Kazekage, and walked to the railing. "Welcome all and our deepest thanks for coming here, to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, for this years Chunin selection." He said as his voice permeated throughout the entire stadium. How he did it, I didn't know. "We have come to the final competition between the eight candidates who made it through the preliminaries. We ask that no one leaves, until all the matches have been completed. Now everyone enjoy!" he finished as everyone cheered and clapped.

"Oh, there's one more thing before we get started." The proctor said, pulling out a piece of paper from his vest. He held it open, to show a chart, like the one Ibiki had shown us after the prelims were over. "Look it over."

I looked closer, as my eyes narrowed curiously. It was the schedule for the matches, but Dosu's name was gone. So now I was fighting Shikamaru right off the bat, without having to wait to see if it was him or the sound ninja.

"There's been a slight change in the matches." The proctor said, bringing me out of my thoughts. "But now its set. Everyone take one last look at who you'll be facing."

My eyes drifted to the 3rd and 4th names on the paper. Gaara and Sasuke. I was really worried about that fight. What if Gaara actually……no. He wouldn't……would he? Well that was stupid. I glanced at Gaara, as his glared at the paper, and I knew that look in his eyes. Of course he would.

"Uh, question?" I looked over at Naruto and saw he was raising his hand. "Question!"

"What is it?" the proctor asked as he put the paper back inside his vest.

"I was just wondering, what'll happen to Sasuke? I mean if he doesn't show up." Naruto said looking back at the door to the arena.

"If a candidate is not here in the arena at the time his name is called, he forfeits the match." The proctor said, confirming what I thought.

Naruto looked back at the entrance again, and so did I. Even though I didn't know him for very long, Sasuke didn't strike me as the type to just not show up to something like this. It seemed like he liked to fight, and would do anything to get stronger. And something like this would allow him to do just that. So why wasn't he here?

A thought struck me then, as I remembered something that happened the other day.

I was sitting in the main room of the hotel room, reading a book when Gaara walked to the door and opened it.

"Where are you going?" Baki asked, wondering the same thing I was.

"To remind myself I'm alive." Was his response before Gaara walked out, shutting the door behind him.

I stared at the door, my eyes slightly wide. He was going to kill someone……but who?

I glanced at Gaara. He wouldn't have killed Sasuke…would he? No. Not before he had his match with him. This is what Gaara has been looking forward to. I knew that. But that still left the question as to where the Uchiha was……

"Alright listen up." The proctor said, bringing my thoughts back to the matter at hand. "The terrain's different but the rules are the same as before. That is that there are no rules. The match continues until one candidate acknowledges defeat, or dies. That being said if I determine that a match is over I can step in at any time. And no arguments permitted. Understood?"

I understood perfectly. This meant that most likely Gaara and Sasuke's match was going to get interrupted. Seeing as how both would probably be out to kill the other. I sighed. This was going to be such a pain.

"These are the opponents for the first match: Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga. Those two stay. The rest of you can go to the waiting area." The proctor said.

I followed Gaara and the others as they began walking over to the steps. Everyone was silent as we walked, and I knew why. I could feel the tension in the air. It was mostly around my group though. Kankuro I could tell was stressing about our mission, which I couldn't blame him for. I had no idea how this would turn out, especially knowing how Gaara gets during fights. What if he forgot the mission completely once his match started? This wouldn't end well for any of us.

I glanced at Gaara as I walked next to him. I knew what his tension was about too. It was more like anticipation though. He was ready for his match against Sasuke, and he was getting impatient. I could feel his demon's energy getting stronger and more deranged. He was on the verge of losing it. It had just progressed throughout this entire exam.

We finally got to the top, and everyone walked over to the railing to watch the first match. Neji and Naruto were now facing each other, and both looked eager to fight. "You got anything to say to me?" Neji asked cockily.

Naruto glared and held out his arm, with his hand in a fist. "Only what I told you the last time." I smiled as I remembered what he had told Neji after his and Hinata's match. "I vow to win!"

Neji activated his Byakugan as he took his stance. "I can't wait to see the look on your face when you see that your foolish vow, is impossible to keep."

"Are we gonna stand here talking all day?!" Naruto growled as the wind picked up.

I stared down at him, along with the others. Naruto seemed more powerful than he was before. But would it be enough to beat Neji? We had all seen his match with Hinata, and he didn't show her any mercy, even though they're related. So what would he do with Naruto?

"Lets get going! Show me what you got!" Naruto said, ready to fight.

"Alright." The proctor said. "Now let the first match….begin!"

A/N: Ok well like I said the next one probably won't be out for a while. But I'll try my best to come up with something. And if you have any questions and you put them in a review, please let me be able to message you about it? If not then just send me a PM and I'll message you back that way. Its a pain having to write the answer in with the story. Anywho review please!