Amie looked at herself in the mirror, and took a deep breath. Today was the day she would become a ninja, after years of training at the academy. The weather seemed to be celebrating with her, as it was a perfect summer's day. She smiled at her reflection, she looked confident and she felt confident, what could go wrong?

"Amie will you hurry up already?" came the voice of her best friend, Kien Hatake.

Amie rolled her eyes and headed downstairs where her very nervous friend was waiting. She knew he wanted to live up to his father's expectations, but she felt her friend was being pressured too much by his father and not given the chance to be an ordinary childhood like others.

"Finally" The young boy muttered, earning himself a glare and a playful push.

As the two made their way to the academy, Amie suddenly grew nervous. What if Iruka had changed his mind and didn't let her graduate? What if she wasn't good enough to graduate?

What if….?

Kien looked at her like he knew what she was thinking and sighed. "Amie you have nothing to worry about. You aced all the exams and you made perfect shadow clones, you'll get your headband"

Amie bit her lip nervously; she could sense something was bothering him. He was frowning and wasn't being his usual self.

"You'll get yours too, you came second in everything and your transformation technique was great"

Kien half smiled but didn't look convinced. They remained silent for the rest of the way, unable to think of any comforting things to say to each other.

Once they reached their destination, they both took deep breaths and entered the building. They walked into their classroom and took their usual seats. The other students were quieter than usual, which was understandable, although Amie wished they were their usual selves, the silence was making her more unsettled.

Amie looked around and saw Senka Nara looking comfortable, relaxed even. She scowled darkly.

Stupid jerk, acting like this isn't a big deal

Kien saw Amie scowling and looked round her and saw Senka. He smirked, if the other boy ended on Amie's team, hell would break loose.

Senka sensed someone had been watching him; he looked over and saw Kien and Amie. He glared coldly at them and turned away again, making it clear the two weren't worth his time.

Suddenly the door slid open, and Iruka Umino stepped into the room, causing everyone to stop breathing. Well it seemed that way, for each student was holding their breath in anticipation.

Iruka smiled at them all, and placed a small box onto the front desk. He cast a quick look at Kien before speaking.

"Today is the day you start a new journey as ninja of the leaf village, you've all earned it, so when you come up here and collect your headbands you'll know you can wear them in honor"

As Iruka started calling out names, Amie and Kien began growing nervous again.

"Kien Hatake"

The young boy jumped at being called so soon, but as he walked up to the front, there wasn't a trace of nervousness visible on him. As he sat back down, he let out a sigh and smiled at Amie.

"That wasn't too bad"

She scowled at him, making the boy go quiet. As more names were read out, Amie became more anxious. Her name was getting closer and closer.

"Amie Uzumaki-Uchiha"

The young girl stood on wobbly legs as she went to the front and collected her headband from Iruka. When she sat back down at her seat she beamed at Kien.

"You're right it wasn't"

After all the names had been read out, Iruka spoke again.

"Now that's done, it's time to tell you what teams you will be on, and who with"

Kien and Amie looked at each other, suddenly nervous again. They would not be split up!

Teams were read out, and soon there were only a handful of people left to be sorted. Senka, Amie and Kien were among them.

Amie looked over at Senka again. Silently praying.

Please don't let me be on the same team as him!

"Team Nine will be: Kien Hatake, Amie Uzumaki-Uchiha and Senka Nara"

Amie and Kien looked at each other then at Senka with wide eyes.

DAMN!