You've... changed. (naruto fanfic)

Chapter 16

---Kiyomi---

I couldn't help but grin as I made my way up the stairs to stand next to Naruto and Shikamaru.

"That was amazing Kiyomi!" Naruto grinned as he ran over to me. "I didn't know you were so strong!"

I laughed.

"Well I wasn't... haha not until that month of training anyway."

I continued to smile and nod at Naruto's comments but I couldn't help but notice Shikamaru giving me a weird look.

He's probably wondering how I bet Temari without even working up a sweat. Well what can I say?

Sure she's not weak for a genin her age, it's just I'm strong for my age... That makes sense right? Either way that's the best I got right now.

I could hear the different yells form the crowed, all yelling for Gaara's match to hurry up and start.

I know what they were saying, none of them knowing what Gaara is truly capable off, most of them putting money onto Sasuke, saying he'll own up and Gaara doesn't stand a chance. 

But they don't know, they have no idea. 

The yells got louder, angrier, however Gaara just stood there, staring out into the arena, waiting for the Uchicha to appear. 

I didn't say anything. 

But I can't help yet wonder... why are they waiting for Sasuke. I mean I know this is the match everyone is waiting for and all but... it just seems like something’s up... like there’s a reason were waiting for this particular match. I know that if Naruto or Shikamaru was late, they would have just skipped their matches but this... I just have a-

"He'll be here."

I froze in my tracks and my thoughts were cut off as I knew it was Gaara that had spoken.

"He'll definitely be here." he said, that same cold voice, none of his attention was even on me, it was all on the arena, waiting for Sasuke. 

I glanced at him out the corner of my eyes. I could see it, that blood lust, the anger... this Gaara... I just... I don't know what to do.

How can I even talk to Gaara the way he is now!? I mean it's just... if he wins this match, he'll then fight Naruto and win, then I'll fight that Shino guy and win... I'l... I'll have to fight Gaara...

My eyes widened and flushed with fear just at the thought.

I... I couldn't... I wouldn't be able to fight Gaara... I... I....

"Alright," started the proctor catching everyone's attention. "The time limit has expired. So I'm officially calling this match-"

But before the proctor could finish his sentence, he was cut of as leaves turned into a tornado like thing surrounding two people who appeared standing right next to him.

Sasuke Uchicha.

The entire stadium was silent as everyone took in what had just happened. 

Sasuke looked different. He now wore a black one pieced version of his old clothes, as well as many small arm belts around his left arm and similar bands around both his legs and I think his hairs longer as well.

"I told you he'd come." said Gaara, his voice still deep and dark as he stared down at the Uchicha.

I felt a lump in my throat. Why is Gaara acting like this? Why so much towards Sasuke?

I ignored the now cheers around me as I watched Gaara glaring down at Sasuke. I could feel the tension between them even with everyone else cheering and being happy as fuck. 

"Alright Gaara," said the Proctor. "Come down here."

I glanced to the proctor and then back at Gaara. I couldn't help but flinch at his expression. He looks so angry... so not angry... he was excited. He held the most evil grin on his face I have ever seen.