A/N: This is just the first part of the exams well actually like the prequel to the actual chapter with the Chunin exams. It will consist of three chapters. I haven't written the chapters yet, but that's what I am aiming for. Well I tried to make this chapter with some humor. Well R&! ;]

DISCLAIMER: DON'T own NARUTO!

Chapter Eight: Chunin Exams. (Pt 1)

Kyuubi

"Kyuubi Kurama Kitsune it's nice to see you."

"What are you doing here snake man?" I asked the hideous man.

"Is that any way to greet a man who is practically like your uncle?" He said in his sweet tone.

"Your butt out of my chair," I told him with a hiss as I motioned my thumb.

"How rude this youth." He said with a tsk.

"What do you want Orochimaru?" I asked impatiently.

"I know you acquired the Kurama Kitsune. I know about how you want to conquer the world. You see I am after the same thing. You would be a fool to not include me." He said as he licked his lips with his freaky snake tongue.

"Orochimaru, I have nothing to include you in. I don't plan on taking over the world. I am just trying to make it through the Suna Mafia." I answered evenly with no emotion on my tone.

"I know you are lying. I practically raised you. I have an idea to conquer Konohagakure, to get back at your father, your grandparents. We start by conquering Konoha and then we branch." He said deviously as he licked his lips once more.

"I am listening."

Maybe this could work in my favor. Once I used Orochimaru I would kill him and no one would stand in my way.

"We attack during the Chunin exams." He said with a smile.

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Naruko

"Well, Well, Well if you aren't a sexy little thing."

I turned to look at the person. I was ready to attack.

"Itachi you're such a dick." I said as I brought a hand to my chest. My heart was pounding so fast.

I gave him a smile as I pushed his chest.

"I am sorry for startling you. You're distracted." He stated as he raised an eyebrow.

"Shouldn't you be irritating your teammates?" I asked him.

"Yondaime gave me some off time, so I am cashing in. I really wanted to see you." He said in a velvety voice.

"Figures I haven't gone to see him since I came back from Suna," I sighed. He entwined his fingers in mine and we continued walking down the street.

"You were in Suna?" He raised an eyebrow. I nodded my head and then placed it on his shoulder.

"Top-secret mission." I said as I tapped my nose and winked at him. He gave me a chuckle.

"Do you have a clue what's going on with my little brother?" He asked me. I wasn't going to tell him that I made out with his little brother. I wasn't going to add more wood to that flame.

"Your brother is an enigma, no one understands him." Partly true, I am getting whiplash from Sasuke's mood swings. Talk about all around PMS.

Itachi chuckled.

"He's definitely misunderstood."

"I wish I understood him. That way training with him would be easier." I sighed and blew out my bangs from my face.

"Don't stress. Want to get something to eat?" he asked me.

"Not really I am just tired, had an exhausting day. Sakura is getting a lot better, Lucky her."

"You know the Chunin exams are soon. I am pretty sure Kakashi is going to recommend you guys."

"Yea I have no doubt that's the case."

"I know you're more than prepared to take it on." He said encouragingly.

"That's not what I am worried about." I sighed as my thoughts strayed to Kyuubi.

I knew he was up to no good. I felt it; I wasn't sure about taking his offer. He wanted me to join him. I was afraid too. I had my dream of becoming Hokage, to protect everyone from harm's way. I have always wanted to protect those who I care about. I would even put my life on the line for it to happen.

It's my ninja way….

"Relax." Itachi said as he smoothed my hair. His touch was always soothing, compared to Sasuke who is a little rougher. It's almost like their opposite. Itachi I could easily persuade. Sasuke is all about pride and honor.

Itachi is a pacifist. Sasuke is aggressive.

"How do you know my brother?" I said as I was remembering the day where Kyuubi showed up. He looked at Itachi as if he knew him. I wanted to know. I was pretty sure Itachi wouldn't keep it from me.

I hoped he wouldn't.

He sighed. "Let's not talk about this here." He said in a low voice. "Follow me."

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We ended up in the cave by the forest. The same cave I had brought Sasuke the other day.

It was our spot. Itachi and I. I had brought Sasuke here no longer making it a place Itachi and I knew. It wasn't far from the Uchiha compound and I was pretty sure that's why Itachi knew about it.

I looked in his eyes and he had that blank emotionless mask on. I couldn't read him even if I wanted too. I wasn't sure if he was going to lie to my face or be truthful.

Itachi is the person who taught me to expect the unexpected. To adapt in any situation, but when it came to Kyuubi, I wouldn't hold back.

"Itachi tell me. It's important." I felt my voice crack at the end. I was really worried about my brother. I would do anything just to bring him back.

"Listen this isn't something easy to say. Your brother isn't a good guy." He paused. I was pretty sure he was trying to find a way to tell me.

I knew Kyuubi was up to no good. I wanted to help him and bring back the Kyuubi I knew. The big brother I loved.

"I was on a mission supposedly some bandits were causing trouble in wave country. That wasn't my mission I was on my way back to Konoha. We ran into these bandits and your brother was one among them. Strange thing they were all S-rank missing Nin. We took out the other two easily. Your brother wasn't easy. I was able to control him, with the Mangekyō Sharingan. He is strong but he was able to escape. The name he introduced himself was by the nine-tailed demon."

I felt my stomach flop. My worst fear came true. He was hanging with missing Nin's. That meant he was determined to turn his back on Konoha, his people, his family, and on me.

"He's really doing it." I was worried about him. I felt like someone had chopped a piece of my heart off with a kunai.

"Don't stress yourself out with the information. If anything I'll help you bring him back, but we need to train more. The Yondaime has to authorize for me to help you as well. I can't go of my own accord. We need to be prepared. You expect the unexpected." Itachi's words were comforting. They helped me relax a bit.

~OOO~(TIME SKIP)~OOO~

(6 months later)

The Chunin exams take place every six months. This time the Chunin exams were taking place in Konohagakure. Top shinobi from all over the hidden villages come to compete to become Chunin.

We had been training hard, not only for the upcoming Chunin exams, but I was going to bring Kyuubi back. I had promised my father and I wouldn't go back on my promise.

Things had calmed down. I saw less of Itachi due to his ANBU duties. What happened between Sasuke and me was never brought up again. We were back to being the same towards each other. I felt alleviated. Though the stupid spark was still there when we touched, we kept touching to a minimum.

I had seen grow in my team members. They were no longer weak as they were six months ago. They had gain strength.

Sakura was now exceeding. My grandmother took her under to train her. Sakura still has no idea Tsunade of the Sannin was my grandmother. I wanted to keep it that way. Even though they knew Yondaime Hokage was my father. Sakura excelled in medical Ninjutsu. Quite frankly I was proud of her. I wouldn't say it to her face, but I was.

She started growing on me and was no longer a bother. I could even say she was a friend. She still sometimes insisted on hooking me up with Itachi and that she would marry Sasuke. All in all we would end up sisters.

I stuck to my value. I wasn't interested in boys right now. I was far more interested in training so I could track Kyuubi. I would bring him back at all cost. He would come home. We could fix our family. We wouldn't be hidden. Not anymore. We could excel and bring a name to the Namikaze clan. We could start over and bring honor to the Uzumaki clan.

I wanted to accomplish that. Those things, but my main goal was still to become the first female Hokage. I would take over after my father. I would reign with honesty. I wouldn't lie to my people. I would protect them at all cost, because that's my ninja way.

Sasuke improved considerably. He had matured his Sharingan with special training from Kakashi. He was still determined to surpass Itachi. No one could possibly take that out of his head. He wanted to be the greatest in his clan.

His skills were sharpened ten-fold. I acknowledged that. I believe even Itachi saw the extreme improvement in Sasuke.

The Chunin exams were but a few hours away as I sat in my bed. Everything was set.

We were going to show we were serious. We were going to become Chunin and show we were an elite team.

I got up and walked to the bathroom. I splashed my face with water. I would show father that I wouldn't break. I would gain my Chunin rank and excel. I was in no way weak. I gripped the bathroom sink and it started cracking under my finger tips.

I took a breath to calm down. After this I would go after Kyuubi. I would drag him back to the village even if it's the last thing I did.

~0~

I met up with my teammates at the usual spot. I was sure that we would have competition, but no worries right.

"You look horrible Naru!" Sakura said as she noticed the bags under my eyes from not getting much sleep.

"Don't worry about me, had a lot on my mind lately."

"If any of us are to be worried it shouldn't be you. You're going to ace these exams." Sakura said with a smile, and for the first time I gave her a smile.

Sasuke was quiet the whole walk.

"Don't tell me you're worried Teme." I said with a smirk. He turned to look at me and gave me a 'Hn'.

"You guys look so cute together." Kakashi said as he popped out of thin air.

I felt the vein on my forehead pop. I knocked Kakashi in the head sending him falling down. He now had a swelling lump on the top of his head. I wasn't in the mood for his boyfriend/girlfriend jokes.

"Guys look it's my girlfriend." A young voice declared. I recognized the voice and hid behind Sasuke.

"Girlfriend?" Sakura said as she sweat dropped looking at the figures that appeared.

Three kids with goggles on came in view. Two male and one female, one was the Sandaime's grandson he sported a red scarf around his neck. The female had to short pony tails sticking up which were a red color, last a boy with glasses and snot running down his nose.

"How can you be afraid by gaki's?" Sakura said as she eyed them up and down.

"I suggest you move away from my woman or face my wrath." Great the kid was challenging Sasuke Uchiha.

I turned to see Kakashi was gone. The perv probably went to hide in some tree to watch the spectacle.

I pressed my face in Sasuke's back. I could feel him tense a little. There was one thing I was afraid of at the moment and that was Konohamaru.

"Gaki you shouldn't declare false statements." Sasuke spoke and I felt his velvet voice resonate against me and I quite liked being this close to him.

"Naruko-chan!" Konohamaru whined trying to get my attention.

"Eep." I squeaked as I pressed my face tighter against Sasuke's back. His smell was enveloping my senses. I actually liked the way he smelled.

"Naruko?" a familiar voice called my name.

In steps the super blonde who was going to save my life. I ran in the direction of the voice and wrapped my arms around her waist.

"Help me grandma." I said as I looked over at my team and the mini fan.

They fell over as they heard I called Tsunade of the Sannin grandmother.

"She's your grandmother!" Sakura and Konohamaru said in unison.

"Well who do you think trained me!" I snapped back.

I heard a snicker in a nearby tree. "Kakashi I am going to kill you!" I barked and Kakashi fell from the tree he was hiding in. He was rolling on the floor in a fit of laughter.

"Naru are you okay?" my grandmother asked concerned.

"I am fine. I am trying to get away from that thing." I said as I pointed at Konohamaru.

"The Sandaime's grandson?" she raised a thin blonde brow.

"I am not a thing my love. We are meant to be together." He barked with a fist. "Leader told us you would be mine." He declared.

His two teammate's just sweat dropped.

"I am going to kill my little brother." I said as I let go of my grandma and crossed my arms.

Little hands wrapped around my waist. "Eep!" Konohamaru was rubbing his face against my stomach.

"How could you deny our love?" he had hearts in his eyes as tears streamed them.

"I suggest you let her go." Sasuke's voice resounded as his fists balled at his sides. I could see by the way his chest rose and fell how his temper was rising.

Konohamaru stuck his tongue out at Sasuke. Before I knew it I was snatched away from Konohamaru and had Sasuke's arm wrapped around my waist.

"Hey!" Konohamaru pouted. I pulled away from Sasuke and grandma walked over.

"Good luck on your exams princess." Grandma said as she cooed and pinched my cheek. I blushed in embarrassment.

"Let's get a move on princess." Kakashi snorted trying to stifle his laughter. I was more embarrassed than I needed to be.

"Hn." Sasuke added as he followed Kakashi-sensei.

We walked towards the building not before getting there a whisk of black came and wrapped his arm around my waist. I turned to see who it was but couldn't since the mystery man was wearing a mask. I giggled as I was pushed against a wall in an alley.

"I wanted to wish you good luck." His husky voice whispered against my ear.

"Thank you." His masked mouth made its way on my lips. The porcelain brushed tenderly against my lips. I trailed my fingers on the loose strands of his hair.

"Promise to see you later."His arm tightened around my waist as to reassure his statement. I nodded my head.

During these last six months I was getting used to the small ways Itachi knew how to find me. They were always unexpected. Yet he was always able to find me. It was actually romantic.

I was slowly falling for him. I didn't want to believe it, but I was falling for Itachi Uchiha.

He let go of my waist and in a blur he was gone. The whole time my heart was beating so fast. Maybe these feelings aren't so bad.

I walked back over to the group a small smile on my face. Itachi just stopped by to wish me luck. I blushed slightly. It was sort of sweet.

"Where did you go?" Sakura asked. I still had the slight blush on my cheeks. Today might be a good day.

I kept walking until we were in the building. Kakashi split so it was only the three of us. I couldn't think straight. I could only think about Itachi.

Why did I have him on my mind?

I hadn't even thought of sparking these feelings. Yet with one porcelain kiss it initiated so much. Where do I stand with Sasuke?

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Itachi

Why did I have to fall this hard?

I don't understand what this feeling is?

She was just like my sister, now I can't possibly see her that way.

She's like a disease and she infected her way into my heart. She spread her venom through my veins slowly until it slowly consumed my heart.

Though I am sure she doesn't know how deep my feelings are. It wasn't always like this. She is far too young. How could I have let myself fall?

I have observed my little brother and I can see he likes her. I can't let anyone who isn't me be with her. I could feel my blood boil.

She was mine and I would make sure of that.

If I had to fight with my brother just for her I would do just that. I was determined and I knew slowly she was falling for me too. It wasn't one-sided. We have known each other for years and slowly it was coming for both of us.

I love her and I would be for her whatever she needs me to be.

I could remember just the feel of her lips on mine. It was only once and so long ago yet it felt fresh. The intoxicating feeling to be around her, her smile, all alluring. I was seeing her less and less due to my missions in the ANBU black ops.

I knew that I could squeeze a minute right before going to report to the Yondaime. I had to wish her good luck. I knew she would excel at the Chunin exams. There was no doubt in that.

Naruko is special. She has potential beyond her. She has yet to tap into it. I knew the Yondaime had his reasons to monitor her. I wasn't sure what they were but I knew he had them.

When I saw her I was captivated on how much she grew in only six months. I knew there was the difference of four and a half years between us. Yet I was willing to take the risk with her. I would wait until she was ready. I was patient and I knew we could make this work no matter the circumstances.

After seeing her I was on my way to the Hokage tower. The Yondaime needed to hear what I found out on this mission.

I went into the tour when I was summoned. I bowed before him. "At your service my Lord."

"What are the details?" he asked and gestured for me to rise.

I was going to tell him about the danger Konoha was about to face.

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Kyuubi

How did I get myself into dealing with Orochimaru?

I would have killed him, but it wasn't convenient yet. We were starting our attack on Konoha. It was the perfect opportunity. Konoha would be forced to look weak in front of the spectators from other Nations. We would attack during the final battles. It would prove Konoha could crumble. The great Nation of the fire isn't so strong.

I would take pleasure in seeing my father's pathetic attempt at saving his beloved village. The village I learned to despise with so much gusto.

Though I didn't like the idea of working with Orochimaru it was necessary for the takeover. If proven useful Orochimaru just might not perish… yet.

Though to be honest he is weaker than my father. I would take pleasure in seeing the fight if Orochimaru shall die by the hand of my father.

I personally will deal with my father if Orochimaru fails.

I will take my beloved sister and that would bring more sorrow to my father. Possibly make the man cry. Not to mention if the old bag of the Sandaime is there. The old man would possibly have a heart attack proving my reason of taking Naruko all the more pleasant.

My mother I could leave alive. Someone has to mourn my father's death. As to my grandparents, if they get in the way I will not hesitate in killing them, though I could leave Orochimaru to dirty his hands. I rather not have the pervy sage's blood on my hands. As to the ice queen Tsunade, Orochimaru has a bone to pick with her.

Though I still shudder at even thinking that Orochimaru could be my grandfather, the very thought is repulsive.

As of now so many things ran through my brain. World domination is my ultimate goal. I shall achieve it and after I will bask in the glory of my triumph. Every nation would bow to me.

"What are you daydreaming about?" the hideous snake man asked me.

"Nothing, that concerns you." I told him as I looked bored.

Orochimaru's presence has proven to be a nuisance. He always asked me questions in the moments in where I wanted to be alone and reflect.

"You know you should be nicer to me Kyuubi." he said as one of his snakes lashed out to attack me. I didn't even move and caught the snake in my hand crushing it's head.

"Don't you ever dare of attacking me, next time it will not be your snake I crush Orochimaru." I warned him lightly. Well as lightly as I could put it.

"I have a request Kyuubi." he started in his sickly sweet tone that pissed me off. He knew not to test me.

"Continue." I would only comply because he doesn't ask of much. Plus he's going to die soon anyway.

"I want Uchiha Itachi's body." He said with a delightful tone.

Now I wasn't expecting this. Orochimaru now proved to me that he was a pedophile. He wanted Itachi's body for what purpose I am not quite sure.

"For what reason?" I asked him raising an eyebrow.

"I have to switch bodies and the perfect body for me is the body of Uchiha Itachi. While we rule the world together I can know every single jutsu with the Sharingan." He explained.

There was no way in hell I was letting him get his hands on the Sharingan. If he ever found out that he can control the Kurama Kitsune with the Sharingan. He would make his move of being the only one to dominate the world.

I would play stupid for now and agree. It isn't like he will survive after the Chunin exams. If he is proven worthy and not fuck up the plan he will live just a little longer.

Only if he proves his loyalty, though I know Orochimaru lives up to his snake persona.

So I must keep my guard.

"Sure whatever, I know just the person to bring Itachi to you without force." I smiled my signature foxy grin. If my sister came I am sure Itachi will loyally follow her like her lap dog.

Though thinking about it having a Sharingan in my arsenal isn't a bad thing. Even if I hate Itachi with a passion I wouldn't have t worry about the Sharingan. I could just kill the whole Uchiha clan if they prove to be a nuisance.

Not that many know that the Sharingan can control me. The only one I believe to know is Itachi, maybe the Hokage. If my father knew he would have sent his lap dog Itachi. I knew Itachi was loyal to my father. Anything the Yondaime asks Itachi does, which is one of the reasons he sent Itachi to train with Naruko.

He had to be a loyalist for my father to entrust him with Naruko. It was quite Ironic the person to betray his village with intention to destroy Konoha is the first born son of the Yondaime Hokage. It is quite amusing.

Maybe I wouldn't destroy Konoha. I could just make everyone there my slave, seeing my father grovel at my feet. That would be an amusing sight.

"Who is this person who can bring Uchiha Itachi willingly?" He asked.

I broke a small foxy grin. The very idea of my sister joining me brought delight to my life. We would rule together. She has a choice to see if she wants to defect from Konoha.

"It's a she." I said as the foxy smile grew a bit more.

"Who is she?" he asked curiously.

"She is my little sister Naruko Namikaze Uzumaki." The foxy grin grew larger.

To think that the great Uchiha Itachi, could be controlled by just a mere girl,

I was giddy with excitement for the Chunin exams. I couldn't wait. This would prove to be interesting. The foxy smile never leaving my face.

Well I gave a little more Kyuubi POV, Even got some Itachi POV wonder what he has to tell the Yondaime. ;P Well I am probably going to do once a week updates. Not sure yet since school is troublesome.

Well let me know if you liked this chapter. I am kind of trying for a different edge. Well leave me something cute.

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