I do not own Naruto or any of the characters within the show. There is no profit being made from this story. So sorry for the wait! And enjoy…

Chapter One: More Selection

"Sasuke! Where the hell are you going!?" Sakura, the woman he'd been living with for about a year just screamed.

He sighed, Sasuke hated explaining this to her because she just didn't seem to get it.

"I'm going to apply for the Game." He responded calmly while quickening his pace down the crowded street.

"Again? Why? Am I not a good enough prize for you?" she accused, "or are you just-"

"That's not what I meant," he interrupted, "I just want to see if there's anything or anyone new this year.."

The two were walking down the sunny streets of Konoha towards the Hokage Tower. Sasuke had an application and a physical tucked under his arm ready for the Hokage to examine.

He wanted to apply again this year to the Game and Sakura wasn't happy about it. She immediately started ranting and complaining about his decision, so to keep himself distracted from her words, he pondered over what the Game was…

The Game was simply a casual term for the intense, yearly competition between the youths of the hidden villages of the world. It was sort of like the Chunnin exams except instead of fighting for a higher rank as a ninja, you fought for the chance to find a mate. Everyone who was anyone signed up to compete in the game though only a select handful were chosen. Once chosen you were to complete a series of challenges and battles, the higher score you received the higher ranking you got. The males with the highest ranking were put with the females with the highest ranking, and were to marry and reproduce. This was the only way to ensure that strong and healthy ninja were born.

You had to live with the person you were ranked with when the Game was over. If you chose not to marry the person for whatever reason, you simply applied for the game the next year. Simple as that.

What Sasuke feared the most though, was that the Hokage would reject his reapplication- for he undoubtedly was one of the strongest ninja in the village and Sakura was one of the healthiest. If they were to have children they would undoubtedly be very, very strong shinobi…

With a quick shake of his head Sasuke pushed the thoughts to the back of his mind.

They reached the Hokage Tower.

Sasuke, being a gentleman, reached to open the door for Sakura- who was still ranting about how upset she was. She caught his arm before it reached the door and wrapped it tightly around her waist, pulling herself close to his body. He tensed when her fingers traced his jaw line. What was she up to?

"Sasuke-ku~n," she purred in his ear with a low and seductive voice, "playing the game again would be a total waist of your time. Even if another woman were to win first place and be paired up with you… none of them would be able to please you as I can."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and sighed; after a year he was over Sakura's attempts at trying to seduce him- which was yet another reason why he had to play the Game again this year. He had to be paired up with a different woman. There was no way he'd be able to live with Sakura his whole life- and stay sane.

He quickly removed his hand from Sakura's waist and opened the door waiting for her to enter. She stepped into the chilled room with a pout on her face.

"Where are we going exactly?" she murmured.

"I'm going to the Hokage's office. I need to speak with her before turning this in."

The elevator was broken so Sasuke took the stairs, Sakura never far behind. When they finally reached the top floor Sasuke could see a small line of shinobi forming just outside the Hokage's office door.

"Damn it."

As they inched closer towards the line they realized that none of the shinobi were from the Leaf village. And that they all had little gray sheets of paper in their hands- Applications! These ninja were applying for the Game! Sasuke's heart seemed to skip a beat with excitement but he kept on his cool demeanor as he stepped in the back of the line. If these ninja participated in the game there would be a higher chance of him being paired with another woman. A woman with grace and elegance, poise and style. Who didn't act on rash impulse or drool over men like a certain somebody he knew… a woman who would be suitable to be his wife and replenish the Uchiha clan. And she had to be beautiful. Long hair maybe, sharp eyes, curves where it counted and so on.. just as Sasuke was pondering his fantasy of the perfect woman, he just so happened to turn his head to the left and stair down the hallway. And that's when he saw her.

Silky, onyx black hair rippled down her back and shoulders, reflecting the light like smooth obsidian ending at her waist. Her walk was alluring and radiant, emphasizing her curves as she swayed her hips to an enticing tune only Sasuke could recognize. Already captivated by this woman's body, Sasuke dared to take in her face; pale skin, thick lips, and piercing crystal eyes that glowed a light lavender.

Sasuke knew he was starring but didn't care at the moment. This woman was drop dead gorgeous, and the way she carried herself showed that she had class. The best part though. The absolute best part of the whole mirage like trance she had him in was that she held a grey piece of paper in her tiny hands. She was applying for the game. Meaning that there was a slight chance that this dazzling, picturesque shinobi would help replenish the Uchiha clan.

With a smirk on his face he took a step forward in line. Sasuke Uchiha had something to fight for. The Game would be interesting this year.

A/N: ok, so this chapter is finally up! Yay!! Constructive criticism is welcome cuz this is my first fic and I rly want to please the readers… but please no flaming k?

Also if anyone out there isn't really clear on how The Game works or what it is just ask and I'll clear it up for you.

I am very very VERY sorry for the super long wait!!! Ive got the next few chapters of the story planned out so the should be up soon!

~LOLimpulse~