Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

First I want to say 'Thanks!' for all of the reviews.

I know I said it before but I don't know how to show my gratitude other than writing this story for you.

So here is chapter three!

Hinata awoke to silence. It was morning but something was missing.

Something was wrong.

It was quiet, Hinata realized. Way too quiet.

The clan compound was usually a hive of activity this early in the morning. Instead of hearing the quiet chatter and shuffling feet, Hinata didn't hear anything.

The silence, it was unnerving.

The change in environment was too quick for her.

Getting out of bed, which was too soft for her liking, Hinata looked out the window. The sun was close to rising.

Hinata would not have slept much anyways if she stayed in bed.

Maybe a walk would calm her.

Minutes later, Hinata was fully dressed. Tying Konoha's forehead protector around her neck, the 12-year old left the apartment complex.

The air was cool and a bit chilly. Citizens could be seen getting ready for another work day and businesses were just beginning to open.

How was she going to start in getting stronger?

Better yet, how was she going to train around her Rinnegan?

This ability was downright rare and hardly anyone knew anything about its abilities.

Well, if the Byakugan and Sharigan descended from the Rinnegan then the Rinnegan should have both of those Kekki Genkkai's abilities.

Right?

Aw who was she kidding, she didn't know a thing.

Hinata grew deeper into her musings and didn't realize that her legs carried her to a somewhat familiar place.

Bushes rustled upon her arrival.

"You."

Hinata snapped out of her musings.

Wait, when did she-.

Sasuke looked at her intently.

"Fight me"

Did Hinata hear right? Fight Sasuke? She would lose miserably.

Hinata didn't have enough time to respond as a fist flew toward her.

Hinata jumped back and turned on her Rinnegan. Settling into her clan's starting taijutsu position, Hinata waited for Sasuke's next move.

Another blow flew past her face.

Interest etched itself on Hinata's face.

She could see Sasuke's chakra but not the individual chakra points. Hinata was going to have to rely on memorization for the tenketsu when she fought. It'll be sloppy as per usual when she fought.

Whack!

Hinata tasted dirt. Sasuke had swept her legs off the ground when she went to attack.

Wiping the dust off her cheek, Hinata got up again.

He had wanted to see what the Rinnegan was capable of but it seemed that she didn't know how to use it. She did manage to hit him a couple of times with chakra though. His arm stung unusually and his leg was numb.

Must have been the chakra.

Unfazed Sasuke glanced at Hinata, who was panting. Bruises began to appear where noticeable on her pale skin.

Sasuke was disappointed, but what did he expect? That girl was weak.

She was too slow.

But it's going to be annoying to walk on a numb leg to the Academy.

Sasuke stumbled and had to lean on a nearby tree. He cursed.

Hinata giggled at his antic.

It was silly to see karma affect him.

Sasuke glared at her.

Or maybe not.

Sasuke was irritated. He was going to have to get used to this the whole day.

Not having control, he didn't like it.

Sasuke had to give her credit though.

He didn't expect chakra to be that damaging. It was a nice learning experience for him.

Sasuke looked back at the Rinnegan-user.

If he couldn't have the Rinnegan itself, then he would have it as an ally.

Next time, he was going to specify no chakra.

Hinata, disheveled and tired, walked into the Academy room. Her face was caked with dirt and sweat.

She picked a seat in the back.

"Whew, Hinata you smell" said Kiba as he fanned his hand in front of his nose.

Akamaru barked in agreement.

"What did you do?"

Telling Kiba she had fought with Sasuke was out of the question; unless she wanted a brawl before class.

"Ano..t-training"

"Wait, why do I smell that jerk Sasuke on you?"

Snap! Find an excuse, Find an excuse...

"I-I b-bumped i-into him o-on t-the way h-here"

"If that ice-cube tries anything, just tell me ok?"

"A-arigato, K-Kiba-san"

Hinata smiled. Kiba was a great friend; just possessive at some points.

"THE GREAT NARUTO IS HERE! BELIEVE IT!"

Hinata didn't have to look to know who it was. Joy immediately filled her heart.

Naruto had failed the final Academy test but somehow, he had passed!

She was so happy for him.

If only she could be like him.

"Shut up, Dobe." Sasuke shot without looking back.

Anger immediately shaped Naruto's face as he stood over the seat Sasuke was sitting in.

"What did you say, Teme?"

"Are you deaf, Dobe?

"Stop calling me Dobe!"

"Dobe"

The two bickering ninjas now stood in the middle, hallway space between the desks and most of the other students had moved far away to avoid getting into the fight.

The door burst open to reveal two kunoichi.

"First!" Ino and Sakura chorused together.

Seeing the fight, the girls forgot about their contest and quietly tiptoed to some seats further away.

"NARUTO, SASUKE, SHUT UP!"

It was Iruka, Who looked like he was going to kill someone.

Silence.

"AND SIT DOWN!"

The two ninja immediately sat. No questions asked.

All of the bickering escaped Hinata, who was gone. With her head on the desk, she was snoring softly.

"Oi Hinata"

Kiba shook said girl lightly.

Blearily, Hinata opened her eyes and blinked rapidly.

"Wha..."

"Iruka is going to announce the three-man cells"

Three-man wha-wha?

Hinata shot up in alert.

She then understood why Naruto was last in class. He constantly slept during class and missed everything.

Ahead, said person sat in the second row.

Naruto...

Hinata's eyes strayed to him while keeping an ear out for her name. He was one of the reasons she always sat in the back.

She heard Naruto's name and listened closely.

"Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki-"

"Sasuke Uchiha"

No fan girls, no fan girls.

"Hinata Hyuuga"

Sasuke smiled to himself, even better.

A joy Hinata never knew she had, coursed throughout her body. It made her giddy and happy. She couldn't stop smiling.

She was on a team with Naruto!

Hinata wanted to jump out of her chair and cheer.

Alas, her body complained and Hinata didn't have the energy to.

The fan girls let out cries of disappointment and sadness.

"At least you didn't get Sasuke" Both Sakura and Ino shouted at the same time.

Realizing the timing of that statement, the two glared at each other momentarily before going back to listening to for their names.

"WAIT!" Naruto shouted "Why am I teamed up with the Teme!"

Iruka took a breath through his nose.

"Because, Naruto, you have the lowest scores in class. Sasuke has the highest scores in class. To balance you out, Naruto, you are placed on a team with Sasuke"

"There will be no changes, Naruto"

"AW man!"

Naruto sunk into his seat.

Hinata smiled, blushing, that reaction was so cute.

"Team 8: Kiba Inuzuka,

Shino Aburame,

Sakura Haruno."

Ino laughed.

"You got dog-breath and bug-boy"

Kiba growled in annoyance. However if he said anything, his ears would be blown off by their high shrieking.

"Shut up Ino-pig"

Ino waited for her name, which came up soon enough.

"Team 10: Ino Yamanaka,

Choji Akimichi,

Shikamaru Nara"

Ino's jaw dropped.

That was even worse than Sakura!

"Who's laughing now, Ino-pig? You got lazy and fatty!"

"Hey!" Chouji shot out. Only to be ignored by the bickering girls.

"At least I won't have dog-breath and bug-boy pushing me around!"

"Ahem"

Iruka cleared his throat loudly. It was quiet again.

These children are going to be the end of him.

Iruka finally finished off the team list and gave one last order.

"Your Jonin-sensei will pick you up after lunch here. Now get out you brats!"

Sasuke drummed his fingers on the desk in front of him with his chin on his left hand, elbow on the table.

All of the other Genin had been retrieved by their Jonins except his team.

He understood a couple of minutes late, but this Jonin was pushing 2 hours!

Hinata was gone after waiting 30 minutes. She slept soundly next to him.

Sasuke looked over at her. Dirt marred her every being. Was the session that tiring?

He was equally as dirty but not tired. Even with the dirt, countless girls tried to touch him.

It was absolutely disgusting. Had they no morals?

If only Sasuke could sleep like Hinata right now. It would make time pass so much faster for him.

Naruto was pacing around the room. He started pacing about 30 minutes ago. God knows how he stayed still for an hour and

30 minutes. Must have been some sort of record.

"I'm tired of waiting!"

"I know dobe. Thanks for the update"

Naruto paced some more before grinning like a maniac.

Oh great, Naruto was scheming. Experience told him someone is not going to be happy.

Naruto took the chalkboard eraser and propped the door slightly ajar. With the help of a chair, Naruto placed the eraser on top of the door.

"That'll teach him"

"Dobe, he's a Jonin. Jonin's won't fall for tricks like that"

He spoke too soon.

The door opened and the eraser fell on the Jonin's grey hair, causing small clouds of chalk dust to go up.

Naruto laughed in the background.

He looked displeased.

"My first impression is that, I hate you all"

Sasuke was not impressed. What kind of Jonin falls for a trick like that?

Great, an idiot for a Sensei.

"Meet me on the Academy rooftop" He said through his black face mask before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Naruto bolted out the door.

Hinata was still gone beside him. Jeez how much can that girl sleep anyways?

Sasuke shook the girl.

"Wake up"

Hinata blinked her eyes open before sluggishly raising her head. She turned her sleep heavy eyes toward Sasuke.

How long did she sleep?

"The Jonin is here. He told us to met him on the Academy rooftop"

The girl looked like she was still dazing.

"Naruto already went ahead"

At the word Naruto, the girl's face went into one of alertness before she shot up from her desk.

He knew she had feelings for the dobe. He didn't care as long as it didn't affect her performance.

I'm writing this from memory so some details might be off. I'm not too worried about it.

There are a couple of reasons why I decided to put Hinata on a different team.

This is a HinataXSasuke fic and in order for me to put the two together, they both need time together.

The best way for me to do that is to put them on the same team. Granted I could of followed canon for that, but getting them

to meet outside their squads is particularly difficult in that case. Also following canon means I will have think of what

team eight would do for their test and missions. I really don't have time for that. Not to mention I would have to put time

characterizing characters that won't forward the Hinata and Sasuke relationship. So for the sake of Hinata and Sasuke, I put them on the same squad.

Plus, it'll be interesting how Hinata will deal with this.

I hope you understand and support my decision. If not, then I'm sorry. It would do you well to click on the back button now.

If you have more questions, feel free to shoot me a message or something.

Now that I have all that out, what do you think? Tell me your thoughts on the story.

Expect a week, again, for the next chapter.