A/N: Hello sorry for taking so long in updating this story, I wasn't really busy with school, activities, or friends I was just watching and reading anime as well as drawing for my 24th fan fic story idea picture. Which I don't really think the song in this story is very good even though I wrote it but oh well to me it's better than nothing. Please enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto if I did it would be horrible, I don't own the characters either, the only thing I do own in this chapter and story are the songs that don't have a famous artist and Bami. So in other words I own the song that Naruto sings in this.
Chapter Five: School Talent Show
Third Person POV
It has been a week since Naruto and Sasuke have read their poems, a week since their final exams and a month before they graduate high school. The auditions for the talent show went very well for the four judges; judge Sarutobi, judge Iruka, judge Tsunade and Judge Jiraiya. The names of the contestants minus the teachers picks are Hinata, Neji, Gaara, and Temari, they all have different types of talent for the talent show that should liven up the audience for the Fates Ceremony next week.
Everyone was really excited for the talent show especially the ones in it, though some more than others, Naruto was happy about being able to sing but wasn't sure if his song was good enough for it. Sasuke was still wondering why he was chosen as a teachers pick in the first place, both Naruto and Sasuke tried to keep their doubts hidden while they headed to lunch so no one would worry. Sasuke sat with his friends Sakura, Ino and Lee while Naruto as per usual sat at the table in the middle of the cafeteria as they did after they took the Fates Exam.
Narutos POV
At lunch I ate the Ichiraku ramen Kakashi got me, I was going to pay him back for it before he stopped me from doing so, saying that he hopes he'll get to hear me sing and to keep doing well in school. "Least you're eating today that's good" I heard a voice ask from behind me making my mark act up "are you okay?" I asked him though I don't know why, I just felt like I should. "Hnn just wondering why I was picked to be in the talent show that's all" I heard him answer as he sat down next to me "you must be talented to be a teachers pick" I said not thinking of myself when I said it.
"Yeah but there are plenty of people in this school who can play the Cello" I heard him say and it didn't surprise me since he was correct about there being many people who can play that instrument. "Being a teacher's pick means that someone acknowledges your talents Sasuke, it doesn't matter if you think there are others who deserve it just be glad you're someone others acknowledge" I said smiling at him unsure if I made any sense, he smiled back though it was an unsure smile. "I hope you have fun and I'm sure you'll do well in the show Sasuke" I said as I finished my ramen "I probably won't have fun but I guess it's better than doing nothing all day" I heard him say before an announcement came on about heading to Stem Ampetheatre for the talent show.
Sasukes POV
"Well I guess it's time to head towards Chlorophyll Park" I heard Naruto say as we both got up "guess so" I answered as we left the cafeteria towards Leaf Trail which heads to different entrances of Chlorophyll park. We followed the crowd that was heading northeast to Park street which separates Chlorophyll park and Leaf Trail "I hope I won't be bored during the show, I mean it will be boring not being able to talk to you when you're up on stage" I heard Naruto say as we walked down the dirt trail that leads to Chlorophyll Park.
"Well I do hope you like my performance Naruto" I said stepping over a fallen tree which Naruto slid over "Nice move" I said exactly when he said "of course I will" we started laughing after that. After about fifteen minutes we came to a fork in the trail, I forgot which path we were supposed to take until Naruto took the path on the left "Naruto is that the right way?" I asked him, he said yes because it's the shortest. I continued to follow Naruto trying to ignore the voices behind us 'I hope we don't get lost' and 'why is Sasuke following and walking with the idiot of the school?' are the whispers I keep trying to ignore, though it was getting harder and harder to ignore as the minutes passed by.
"I told you I was going the right way Sasuke!" I heard Naruto say excitedly when he stopped in front of a road with a crosswalk connecting the two dirt roads that lead to the ampetheatre. "Wow he was right! How can the schools idiot be right?" I heard a girls voice from behind us exclaim "I agree with most of that except the schools idiot part" I said/asked in a sort of statement. "I'm good at art, I see the village map in my head; all the buildings, homes, stores, factories, streets, etc." I heard Naruto say surprising me though I was also impressed and a bit creeped out that he can see where people live and such.
Narutos POV
Maybe I shouldn't have said all of that he seems to be creeped out "just forget I said that, I only use my minds map to find what I'm looking for anyway" I said looking both ways before I crossed the vacant street. "Then why did you ask where I live then?" I heard Sasuke ask when we reached the other side of the vacant street "because I only see addresses and street names in my head, if I know what a building looks like I see it in its location, and if I find out where someone lives I see their name at their address" I explained entering the ampetheatre. "Okay" I heard Sasuke say as he sat down beside me in the aisle seat of the fourth row from the stage in the middle seating area.
"Good evening everyone, it's good to see so many people here in the Stem ampetheatre! I'd like to go over how this event is going to go" I heard principle Sarutobi say when he was on the stage in front of the ash-black microphone. "We're going to start with the ones who had auditioned the day after final exams ended and then we'll finish with the teachers picks, because the teachers picks will be named so they can come up to the stage you won't know who is going to be participating, so for that reason I want no student being rude by not watching or not listening to the participants" I heard him continue. "Okay now does everyone get that you cannot leave the stadium, close your eyes, or plug your ears in anyway when or if someone you don't like comes on stage?" the principle asked before everyone said yes and nodded to confirm his question.
Third Person POV
"Mr. Bami please introduce the first two contestants" Sarutobi's voice resounded over the speakers before Bami's voice did the same introducing his nephew Gaara and his niece Temari. Gaara made a sand sculpture of the leaning tower of Pisa which should've been impossible which was what awed the viewers and Temari's talent involved her fan and wind chimes, both acts left the audience speechless with surprise and envy for their impossible acts. "Kurenai please introduce the next two acts" Sarutobi said before Kurenai replied with "of course principle Sarutobi" and called for Neji and Hinata to come up, Hinata was first then it was Neji.
Hinata played a concerto called Concerto op. 6.1 Andantino Poco Allegretto on her harp that calmed everyone in the audience into a peaceful state of mind, Neji had seven targets; one at seven 'o'clock, one at eight 'o'clock, one at two 'o' clock , one at ten 'o' clock , one at one 'o' clock one at five 'o' clock and the other at nine 'o' clock. He had his eyes closed while the targets were being lowered from the ceiling and kept them closed throughout his entire act, he jumped into the air twirling as he threw the seven hunting knives hitting the bulls' eye of every single target. Both of the acts were very good even though they had opposing effects, the judges liked them to though they liked Neji's more for appeal and skill than effect.
"Now for the participants the teachers picked, Gai please introduce your pick" Sarutobi said into the microphone as Gai walked up with a forest green microphone with orange strips in hand. "Good evening everyone I'd like to introduce my pick, he is full of youth and his act demonstrates just that, please welcome… Lee!" Gai said enthusiastically pointing to the front row of the middle section where Lee was located. On cue Lee shot from his seat and used his legs to jump into the air, do a forward somersault, and land on his feet on Gai's left side "Hello fellow students, today I will show you my youthful, energetic gymnastics" Lee said equally as enthusiastic as Gai was. Before Lee started his 'youthful' gymnastics Gai left the stage and two rings descended, a balance beam ascended and a few mats appeared on the stage, to many of the audience members it was strange to the others it wasn't the least bit strange.
When everything was ready Lee took twelve steps away from one of the rings and turned his back to it before doing three back flips and a somersault through the hanging ring landing on his hands in a handstand, his trick caused many to cheer before he landed on his feet to continue the act. This time Lee went in front of the balance beam and started doing front flips across it, at the middle of the beam he started doing cartwheels and a split through the hoop at the end causing a few 'oohs' and 'ahhs' in the process. When Lee got up from his split he bowed and said 'thank you for observing my youthful performance' the judges rated him well on energy, likability, and enthusiasm.
"Anko please introduce your pick" Sarutobi said before Anko agreed and introduced her pick "I'd like to introduce Kiba and his dog/friend Akamaru" she announced gesturing to the second row of the left seating section where Kiba was sitting with Akamaru. Just like with Lee and Neji a few hoops and targets descended from the ceiling and a cylinder table ascended from the floor in front of a single hoop. Kiba walked onto the stage with Akamaru not far behind, both bowed before Akamaru jumped onto the cylinder table where Kiba was at positioned on the opposite side of the hoop.
"Akamaru jump!" Kiba said making an upside down 'J' with his right pointer finger, Akamaru complied doing a back flip through the center of the hoop behind him causing the audience to clap in surprise and awe. "Akamaru Arrowjump!" Kiba called after giving Akamaru a meat pill for the previous trick, Akamaru turned around and ran in a crescent shape jumping to hit every other floating target. "Good job boy…" Kiba praised as he threw another meat pill to Akamaru "now get the rest bud" Kiba finished, Akamaru turned around and jumped on the target staying sideways in mid-air for about a second before he jumped to the next target breaking it inside out before doing the same thing to the rest.
"Good boy, great finish" Kiba said throwing another meat pill towards the dog before turning towards the crowd "I hope you enjoyed our act" Kiba said bowing his head with Akamaru before returning to their seat. The judges liked the show giving points for creativity and impression, the audience was awed by the anti-gravity Akamaru seemed to display. "Okay Mrs. Kurenai may you please introduce your pick" Sarutobi said as Kurenai walked across the stage to the microphone "of course principle Sarutobi" she replied gesturing to the back row of the middle section as she introduced Shino and his musical bugs.
Small bleachers full of varying insects from crickets to beetles ascended from below the stage along with two small microphones, a podium that held music sheets and a small speaker. "Hello my name is Shino Abarame please enjoy my insects version of "Castle on a Cloud" Shino said before he turned back around to face his various insects and away from the crowd. He tapped the podium three times with his baton to get the insects attention before he started conducting, he conducted the insects gracefully and the music they created was beautiful with the varying natural sounds.
When the concert was over Shino turned around and bowed to the crowd before leaving the stage, his insects also exited but in a different way, the insects descended into the floor while on the small risers. The judges and audience were astounded by the performance since they didn't expect to hear a sound much like an orchestra coming from the insects music, the judges rated him highly on impression and control over a non-human band. "Good now Bami may you please introduce your pick for today?" Sarutobi asked as Bami walked onto the stage "of course, Sasuke please come on up" Bami answered/said gesturing to Sasuke.
Narutos POV
"Good luck Sasuke you'll do great" I told him as he stood up "thank you Naruto" I heard him say as I saw a cello case bringing brought up to the stage as Sasuke walked up to it. 'The other contestants were good but I have a feeling Sasuke is a little better than good' I thought as I looked at Sasuke who was tuning the cello before he started playing 'Midnight sun' by Adam Hurst, a melody that many would say fit him. The sound his cello created was beautiful and entrancing just as I thought it would be, when the song ended everyone was clapping and applauding his performance.
"Good job now Iruka introduce your pick please" I heard principle Sarutobi say as Sasuke walked down the steps connected to the stage and Iruka took his place. "Of course, Naruto please come up" I heard Iruka say and multiple gasps follow "you're in the show too Naruto?" I heard Sasuke ask, I nodded before I passed him to get to the stage. "Do your best Naruto" I heard Iruka say as we passed each other "of course Iruka I don't have stage fright, quite the opposite" I answered him with a smile as I walked up the stage and towards the microphone to start the song I sung for the final exam.
I always remember before I start a war to know what I'm fighting for.
You should never join a war without knowing what you're fighting for, you're fighting for.
They say before you start a war you better know what you're fighting for
That's what everyone should know before you start a pointless war.
Never falter, never think your life is worth more than someone or something else's,
A life no matter whose it is, is worth the same as another, no matter how little it seems to you.
Know who you're fighting for, decide if it's worth the pain then charge straight in.
No matter your reason for doubt, the consequence cannot be worse than your reason to fight.
We may want to live not just survive,
But you should never turn your back on someone who needs help.
Because of that reason they still say I'm a dreamer
Never forget who you are even when you're fighting a war.
Always remember what you're fighting for, what you're fighting for.
Sasukes POV
I was surprised when Naruto was called up as a teachers pick, but I got used to it until he started singing, I figured he would recite a poem not sing a song that seemed to mesmerize everyone present in the theatre. I was in a trance but I was still alert to everything around me, I feel like I've heard this voice before but I'm unsure where I've heard it. When Naruto was done I saw the judges write something down after they unplugged their ears, 'why were their ears plugged? Were they like that the entire time or no?' I thought as Naruto walked down from the stage and sat back down next to me.
"You were very good Naruto, I didn't know you could sing" I mentioned to him when he was all the way seated "I'm supposedly good at anything that has to do with History or any kind of art" I heard him answer which slightly surprised me since I wasn't entirely sure if Mr. Jiraiya was correct about that. "Everyone I have the ranks the participants were placed in, first place for normal is Gaara and first place for teachers pick is Naruto" I heard our principle announce causing furious stares to be directed towards Naruto who shrugged it off. "Second place normal, Temari and second place pick Sasuke" the principle continued causing cheers throughout the crowd "third place normal Neji and third place pick Lee" our principle announced causing small amounts of claps and "Yays!" to sound.
"Fourth place normal Hinata, fourth place pick Shino and fifth place pick Kiba" the principle said causing little to no claps for the contestants named, all the contestants did very well, even Shino, Hinata and Kiba. After every place was named we left the ampetheatre and headed back to school for seventh hour "how did you like the talent show Sasuke?" I heard Ino say which made me wonder where Naruto went "it was good but where's Naruto?" I asked her as we walked. "He fell down somewhere back there" I heard Sakura answer, as soon as I heard that I turned around and ran back down the trail.
After a few minutes I reached the fork and saw Naruto slumped against a tree "I'm so sorry Naruto are you okay?" I asked him making him look up and smile at me "I'm fine guess my legs finally gave out" he answered as I knelt down and put my arm around his waist to help him walk. "Sorry you have to do…" "Don't finish that sentence Naruto you have nothing to be sorry about" I said interrupting his sentence because I knew what he was going to say and I didn't want to hear it. "What did you think of the show Sasuke?" I heard Naruto ask me "they were very good but I think Hinata and Kiba should've been in third place" I answered honestly.
"What about you? What're your thoughts on the show?" I asked him as we came up to the school "I think they were good and I agree with your thoughts, though I also think Gaara and Temari should've been tied for first place, they have good control over their element just like Konkuro" I heard him answer. I opened the school doors and headed to our poetry class, when I opened the door I automatically heard a sigh and for us to go to the nurses' office. I sighed and turned around to do just that "sorry, this must be exhausting for you" I heard Naruto say most likely mistaking my exasperated sigh for an exhausted one.
"I'm fine Naruto, you're not that heavy" I said making him frown "though you're not too light either" I hurriedly said hoping it'll make him smile again. After a while he started smiling but that was when I opened the door to the Nurses office. "I'm guessing Narutos legs?" I heard Nurse Tsunade ask as I set Naruto down on the bed, Naruto answered yes then she started checking his legs for something.
I saw Naruto wince and heard Nurse Tsunade sigh before she left taking out a first aid kit and bringing it to Naruto before opening it. She grabbed out gauze and pins which surprised me since I didn't think his legs would be broken after all the walking that he's been doing today without any help, after she wrapped it she gave him crutches and told us to stay here till school ends, so his leg can get used to the constriction of the gauze and the less walking the better. We did as she told and started to talk to each other, it was a comfortable talk until the bell rung and we had to leave.
Third Person POV
Tsunade enjoyed watching the two talk to each other and knew they were fated to be together even without the same mark "We have to go now Nurse Tsunade thank you" Naruto said waving happily at the Nurse as he left while Sasuke hnned and waved. "See you later you two and be careful on your way home" Tsunade said waving at the two as they left through the door closing it on the way out. The two walked together out of school and to the gate, there they said their goodbyes and said they'll see each other tomorrow and hoped to have another conversation again.
Their life at home doesn't change as the school year comes to a close in two months, Naruto was still doing chores and getting in trouble for stupid things while Sasuke stayed closed up in his room till dinner. All in all their home time wasn't entirely bad, Sasuke was left alone and Naruto was always looking forward to talking to Sasuke the next day.
A/N: Hello again I forgot to mention in the last chapters author note I got up to when Sarutobi asked Anko to introduce her pick when I posted the previous chapter. I hope you liked this chapter/story and will continue to read it till it's complete, also if any of you are wondering not many people who've found their mates or got their marks (Tsunade) can't see legendary marks or rare marks (infinity Mark).