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This chapter was fun to write. Thanks DLW for the suggestion. :)

Chūnin Exams and a Wedding

Next day - Momo

Hinata's parents were kind enough to watch Kiyoto so we could go to the chūnin exams. Hinata and Neji were telling me more about it on the way to the arena. I was getting excited to see what happens. We ran into Naruto when we reached the arena. We accompanied him to a special section for the visiting leaders to sit in. I noticed people were looking at me when I pulled my hood down. I sat in between Gaara and Hinata. (Seating arrangement went: Hinata, Momo, Gaara, Naruto, and Neji.)

Hinata and I were trying hard not to laugh as the guys were analyzing every competitor. Some of the pairs were so fierce that we almost had to duck from flying debris. The last pair was up. Some kunais flew at us and I had managed to put up a kidō barrier in time. I think that when I put up the barrier, it attracted some attention from those around us. Gaara smiled at all of the chatter around us.

"You know Momo, it's been a while since we sparred." Gaara whispered as he leaned towards me. I raised an eyebrow at him and grinned slyly.

"Oh, Naruto… do you think I could spar against Gaara?" I asked.

I could see his face light up. He motioned for one of the testers and whispered in his ear. We could tell he was shocked as he looked at us. We nodded towards him before he disappeared.

"It's a draw! If you liked that, we have a surprise for you."

Gaara stood up and gave Naruto his hat. He pulled me closer to him and in a whirl of sand we disappeared.

"The Kazekage of the sand has requested this next match for your entertainment."

We reappeared down in the arena. I could hear the crowed talking and some cheering. I gave Gaara a sly smile. I saw that head tester was still down there and motioned for him. As he walked over, I took off my cloak. I heard more whistles from the crowed. I was wearing a knee length pink qipao. The lead tester took my cloak, nodded and disappeared. I walked around Gaara, running my hand along his shoulders and gave him a kiss on the cheek, before I shunpo a distance away from him and drew my zanpakutō. I noticed that he raised an eyebrow at me as the sand from his gourd formed into a sword in his hand.

"This will be interesting. I haven't seen these two spar before." Naruto said to Hinata.

"Go Momo!" yelled Hinata. I smiled at the encouragement.

"Bakudō 63: Sajo Sabaku." I whispered. The energy chains went to wrap around Gaara, but it was a sand clone instead.

"Nice try, dear." he laughed as I countered his sand sword with mine. I could hear the crowd cheering. We clashed a little longer before we got some distance from each other.

"Bakudō 81: Danku!" I cried. The shield went up right before Gaara's sand bullet hit. "Hadō 31: Shakkaho!"

It hit Gaara and he went skidding back.

"Good one Momo!" yelled Hinata as I smirked. Gaara sent some of his sand clones at me.

"Bakudō 62: Hyapporanken." I said.

The rod formed and I sent it flying. As it flew it multiplied eliminating the clones. It came close to getting Gaara as he charged me. I grinned.

"Snap! Tobiume!" I sent I fireball at him as I swung. It landed near him, creating a small cloud of dust. I managed to jump in the air and rest for a bit. "Bakudō 26: Kyokko"

"Did she just vanish?" Neji asked.

I started to look for Gaara as I set up a kidō net. I felt him connect with it and had Tobiume connect with a strand to set off a chain reaction of explosions.

"Darn, just more sand clones." I muttered as the crowed cheered.

Next thing I knew, there was sand forming around me. As I shunpo away before it closed around me, I sent some fireballs that direction. Then I found him. I shunpo in front of him and saw the surprised look in his eyes when he saw me.

"Gotcha! Bakudō 61: Rikujokoro!" I yelled. The six beams of light trapped both of us together.

"I guess you did." he grinned.

I snapped my fingers to release the kidō and sheathed my sword. We heard the crowed applaud and we bowed. Gaara wrapped me in a hug and we vanished with the sand. We reappeared by Naruto.

"That was amazing!" cried Hinata as she handed me my cloak.

"You know, I think we should do this more often." Naruto smirked. I couldn't help laughing as Gaara shook his head. "The crowed loved it."

I noticed that the other visiting leaders were standing and applauding us and smiling. I gave them a small bow and smiled back. Soon the area emptied and we started to leave. Naruto and Hinata linked arms as we followed them out. I laughed as Neji and Naruto went on about our match.

Later on

When we reached the Hyūga manor; we found Hiashi and Hanabi outside with Kiyoto. Kiyoto ran to us laughing. We noticed that Hiashi had a concerned look on his face.

"Father, is there something wrong?" Hinata asked.

"We had an interesting incident with Kiyoto." he said as he motion towards Kiyoto. "Move away from him and watch."

We walked away as Hanabi had him stand in one spot. She moved from him and nodded to another family member. A kunai flew towards him. Right before it hit him, a sand barrier formed around him. The kunai bounced off and moments later the sand disappeared. Our jaws hit the ground as Kiyoto giggled.

"When did this happen?" I asked. Hanabi smiled as she picked up Kiyoto.

"Father was watching me spar and a kunai missed me and head towards Kiyoto. Before we could react, Kiyoto was protected by the sand barrier and we figured that some of his chakra is beginning to develop." she said. I turned and looked at Gaara, with a raised eyebrow.

"You know, Yoruichi would get a kick out of this. Maybe we should send her a message." I suggested. I could see Gaara smiling at the idea. I got a hell butterfly and sent a message off. Moments later, we got a message back.

"Hinata, I hope you don't mind but we're about to have more visitors." Gaara said as the message ended.

"Not at all, it would be nice to see Yoruichi again." she smiled.

Just then a senkaimon opened. Out came Yoruichi, Kisuke, and Tessai. I was more surprised to see how dressed up they were. Yoruichi was wearing a purple yukata with a pink obi, Kisuke in his captain's haori and Tessai in his shinigami outfit with a purple haori.

"Momo, you have great timing." Yoruichi grinned. "We just got done with a meeting with the head captain when your message came. I didn't think you would mind if I brought some friends with."

"I guess I don't, but why are you all dressed differently?" I asked. Kiyoto came running over to Tessai. We heard him giggle as Tessai picked him up.

"Well, Kisuke has been asked to come back as captain. Tessai was asked to return and run the Kidō corps again. That's why they are dressed up. I'm dressed up because I'm a visiting noble. Plus, we just got done watching the chūnin exams. I must say, it's interesting watching you and Gaara fight." she teased as I blushed. She turned to Hinata.

"Congrats Hinata!" she said as she gave her a hug.

"Naruto better treat you right, otherwise I'll have to have a serious talk with him. Hiashi, as always, it's good to see you." Yoruichi said as she bowed to him. He smiled as nodded to her and gave her a hug.

Naruto stuck out his tongue at Yoruichi and the rest of us laughed. We introduced Kisuke and Tessai to Hinata's family and showed them what Kiyoto can do.

"I must say, he is very young to be showing this kind of talent, but it's not unusual since his parents have strong spiritual pressure and chakra levels. For now, just keep an eye on it until he gets older. At that point you'll have to start teaching him control. Since he's using sand, maybe get him his own gourd." advised Tessai. I could tell Gaara was in thought about it.

"So how is it that you were able to watch the chūnin exams?" Naruto asked.

Yoruichi walked up to him and whispered in his ear. "Now, Now, if I had to tell you that, I might have to kill you."

She stepped away grinning as Naruto gave her a shocked look.

"We always send someone to come and watch or record the exams for us. Besides, the Hokage always gives us permission for that." Kisuke explained sullenly. Yoruichi turned and punched Kisuke in the shoulder.

"You weren't suppose to tell him that!" she scolded as Kisuke rubbed his shoulder. "I'll have to send my bodyguard after you!"

"Bodyguard? I thought that's we were here for?" Kisuke asked confused as he pointed to him and Tessai.

Tessai shook his head and laughed. Yoruichi turned and snapped her fingers. In a whirl of wind, Kakashi appeared. Hinata and I started to snicker as Gaara shook his head.

"You called for me princess?" Kakashi teased.

We were all laughing at that point, expect for Naruto. Kakashi was dressed in a blue changshan with a tan cloak.

"Princess?" he asked pointing to Yoruichi. "No way!"

"Naruto, you sure have more learning to do." Kakashi sighed as he slapped the back of Naruto's head. "Yes, Yoruichi is the princess of the Shihōin clan."

"Oh, Hinata, I have something for you too." Yoruichi said as she pulled a small box from her sleeve and handed it to her. "I thought the future wife of the Hokage would like something beautiful. Kisuke, Gaara, Tessai, Kakashi, it's getting late and I would like you all to take care of Naruto. We'll see you all tomorrow."

Kakashi grabbed Naruto by the collar and they all disappeared. Hinata and I were laughing as we heard Naruto complain. Hanabi picked up Kiyoto and joined us as we followed Hiashi in to the house.

Next day

We were all up early helping Hinata get ready for the wedding. Kiyoto was chasing Neji around. He has become the favorite of many. Hanabi brought in Hinata's dress. It was a beautiful white dress lined in purple. Hinata had opened the gift from Yoruichi. It was silver rose piece that Yoruichi put in her hair. Hinata kept fiddling with her hands.

"Don't worry Hinata, everything will be fine." reassured Yoruichi. Kiyoto came running in and pointed to Hinata and smiled.

"I think he agrees too." I said.

Hinata smiled as she gave Kiyoto a kiss on the forehead. Yoruichi was wearing a gold yukata with a silver obi. I was wearing a red cheongsam.

"I wonder how the guys are doing?" she asked.

"Probably keeping Naruto under wraps." I joked.

"Well knowing the guys, they might literally have wrapped him up." Tenten said as she came in with Sakura. "Especially if they had asked Lee to."

We laughed harder. Sakura was wearing a maroon cheongsam and Tenten wearing a light blue cheongsam. Hiashi knocked on the doorframe. "It's time, Hinata."

Later on

It was a small ceremony with Hinata and Naruto's closest friends and family. Kiyoto was having fun smiling at everyone. We were enjoying the reception at the Hyūga gardens. Gaara sat next to me on a bench and pulled me close to him. I leaned my head on his shoulder; I loved being close to him. He pulled something out of his pocket and dangled it in front of my face.

"I thought Tessai was right and Kiyoto should have his own gourd since he's able to control sand. I figured one small as a necklace would be good, until he can carry a bigger one." Gaara explained.

"That's a good idea, dear, but you'll have to catch Kiyoto to put it on him." I giggled as Kiyoto ran past us laughing.

"Oh, I have one for you too, but I thought it would be more suited as a charm for your zanpakutō." he smirked.

I took that one and tied it to my wrist until we could get back to our room, where my zanpakutō was.

"I see you two are getting cozy." grinned Sakura as she stopped in front of us.

"It's nice to every now and then." I sighed. Kiyoto came running by again but stopped when he saw Sakura.

"Gotcha!" Gaara yelled as he grabbed Kiyoto and put the necklace on him. Kiyoto laughed and squirmed until Gaara put him back down. He ran off and hid behind Sakura.

"I see that your son likes pretty girls." Kakashi said as he walked up with Yoruichi. They looked like such a lovely couple. Naruto and Hinata came up and joined us too.

"Oh, before I forget, Sakura owes me a dance." Naruto grinned as he pulled Sakura to the dance floor.

Hinata picked up Kiyoto and followed them. We sat and watched them for a while. The songs changed from a semi slow to metal. Gaara started to snicker.

"What's so funny?"

"Listen to the song and watch the guys on the dance floor."

'Let us start living for today.'

"Look at Shino, Kiba and Shikamaru bouncing around." he pointed to three guys bouncing off of each other and head banging.

'Never going to change my mind.'

Neji was head banging and Tenten was trying to get Kiyoto to jump around.

'Nothing's going to stop us.'

"Shall we?" Gaara asked as he got up and offered me his hand.

'So, take your hand in mine. It's ours tonight.'

"Sure, let's join the fun." I giggled as I took his hand.

'This is a rebel love song.'

We joined everyone on the dance floor. I glanced over and laughed harder.

"What?" Gaara asked as he looked around.

I pointed to Naruto and Hinata slow dancing to the song. They had huge smiles on their faces as they swayed to the song.

"Yep, Naruto is such a rebel." he laughed. It was nice to dance with Gaara again.

"So, dear, it would be nice to get back home." he continued as we smiled at each other.

"Yes, it would but it would be sad to leave most of our friends." I frowned as Gaara kissed my cheek.

"Don't worry, they're not that far from us. Besides I wonder how Kankurō is doing?"

"I'm sure he's fine. Temari is probably keeping him in line."

"Mama! Dada!"

We looked down and saw Kiyoto. Gaara picked him up and continued to dance with me. It was the perfect ending to a good day.

The song is: Rebel love song by Black Veil Brides.

A lot of the inspiration for Kiyoto is from my two year old nephew. I was babysitting him when I wrote this chapter. He's going to be in a wedding in about two months and I was trying to teach him to dance. He didn't quite understand the slow songs, but loved dancing to the songs with a faster beat and he almost has head banging down. :)

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