off of Hiatus due to a reader named 'Harry's little sister.' Thank you soooooooooooo much for adding my story to your favorites! At least now i know that someone's actually reading this.

Chapter 4

"Team 5, excellent work. You were able to handle a situation you were not prepared for, take down a missing ninja, and address the Mizukage in a respectful yet serious manner. Congratulations." The boys beamed proudly at Amaya knowing that it was all her. Neji decided to voice this thought, "Hokage sama that was Amaya's doing. The twins and I were knocked out in the beginning of the fight. Amaya finished him off and brought us to Kirigakure. She's the one that spoke to the Mizukage." Naruto was truly impressed as a Hokage; he was honored to have a genin that could diffuse and handle a situation in such a responsible yet intelligent manner. "Amaya chan. Congratulations! You have truly served your village today. You protected your loved ones without a fault and still completed the mission despite the fact that you were under ranked and under prepared." If Amaya looked like a tomato with the Mizukage, she was a blaring red fire truck now. "Thank you Hokage sama! Actually, I was really nervous with the Mizukage and scared that I couldn't beat that ninja… I still can't believe it really happened." Naruto smiled, she'd be an excellent Anbu one day; she didn't let her emotions impair her actions. "Amaya chan, if you wouldn't mind, what techniques did you use against him anyway?" "Oh! Let me think… ah ha! I used, in this order, Kuchiyose no jutsu, eight trigrams mountain crusher, ephemeral, and demonic illusions: shackling stakes." It took Naruto a couple minutes to understand just what that meant, but when he did, he was in awe. "Amaya chan, you do realize that you used 3 unranked jutsus and a straining C rank jutsu right?" Amaya just smiled "YEP!" They just rolled their eyes at her all thinking the same thought. 'How can one so strong take things so lightly?'

Naruto was the first to recover and cleared his throat to gain the others attention. "As you all know, the chunin exams are coming up. I'm entering you as the only Konoha team as none of the others are ready, let alone anywhere near my standards." "Hai Hokage sama," said Amaya speaking for her team, "when do they start?" "I don't know, check the calendar behind you!" Team 5 sweat dropped… he's Hokage how again? Amaya walked over to the calendar, scanning the days… "TOMORROW?!?!" 'Uh oh…' Naruto knew he was in trouble now… Kawarimi No Jutsu! The room was now Hokage-less. Amaya twitched, "UNCLE NARUTO COME BACK HERE!"

"I can't believe your dad!" Kichiro turned to see Amaya pouting while swinging her feet on the edge of the pond. "Oh come on Amaya chan, your expectations of Hokage sama are too high." Kichiro smirked, 'Brilliant.' Mitsuo saw Kichiro out of the corner of his eye, slowly getting closer and closer to Amaya. 'What is he up to?' His thoughts were stopped just in time to see Kichiro lunge at Amaya pulling her into the water with him. 'I guess that was my cue to leave…'

"Kichiro!" Amaya yelled from the enormous rock she was sitting on, "That was so not funny!" Kichiro just laughed while watching her ring her hair out. 'Kami she's beautiful.' Amaya looked over to meet his gaze only to stop short at the look he was giving her. 'It's now or never…' Kichiro stood and walked over to Amaya, seeing nothing but her. "Amaya chan?" Said girl could only look at him in response, seeing as she was breathless. 'I love you. I've always loved you!' but the words stopped at his brain. "I… uh… um. Would you like to have supper with me?" Although it was not what she'd dreamed about hearing since she was a child, Amaya was still ecstatic. "I'd love to Kichiro kun." (AN: sorry but not yet, I have other plans for them.) She got up, gave him an elated smile, and turned to leave. "Come on Kichiro kun, before it gets busy in town and we can't find seats." He, being the lovesick young man he is, immediately followed after her. Deciding to take another risk, he grabbed her hand, looking straight ahead the whole time. Amaya looked up at him and smiled, 'Kichiro kun, how do you manage to make my heart beat quicker at the slightest touch?' The couple found themselves at ichirakus which was, surprisingly and to their relief, devoid of anybody they knew. Old man ichiraku smiled at them, 'Finally!!!' "What would two of my favorite ninja be ordering today?" Kichiro returned the smile, "A beef for me and a miso for Amaya chan." He ended in a question while turning to Amaya. She smiled at him and nodded her confirmation. Throughout the meal, the two stole secret glances, smiled, and laughed. Oblivious to the amusement of their fathers who were looking on from the other side of the street.

"Who knew our children would end up with each other, huh Sasuke?" Naruto taunted. Sasuke sighed, "How do you know they're together and not just on a date dobe." "Uhh….intuition?" "I'm right and you know it. Your son's not as upfront as you were towards Sakura when you were young." "Teme! When I was youngER. I'm still young!" Sasuke smirked, "Is that a grey hair?" "AHHHH! AHHHHHHH! GET IT OUT! GET IT OUT!!!" Let's just say Kichiro and Amaya were no longer oblivious that they were being watched...