Blood of a Lost Girl (Book 1, Naruto)

Chapter 27

I sighed, tiredly, as I walked to the arena where the 3rd exam would be held. I was right when I thought I'd get the nightmares again. I had woken up too early to do anything so I had just lain in bed until the sun came up. I couldn't go back to sleep. When the sun was up I went to the training grounds. I couldn't train too much or I'd burn up all the energy I'll need for later. I basically just tested my strength and speed. I had run around the whole village with a stopwatch to see if I'd improved my speed any. It wasn't like I needed speed since I had my teleportation technique, but it could still come in handy at some point. I had only improved by a few seconds, but since it wasn't a priority it didn't bother me much. I yawned, my pace slowing slightly. I had to wake myself up or I won't be able to fight at all. I didn't fancy losing today. I was in the mood to kick some Sound Village ass. I was also in the mood to sleep, but let's ignore that one for now. I shook my head in an attempt to wake myself up, but, of course, it didn't work.

An image appeared in my mind and I knew what would wake me up. I looked up at the sky. I watched the clouds. Taking a deep breath, I used my teleportation technique and teleported myself high above the clouds. I looked down and gave a startled gasp. Too high, too high! I shook my head once to clear myself of the fear. Okay, so that worked. As the gravity slowly began to pull me downward I searched for the arena. I appeared above it and kept falling. I couldn't help but let out an involuntary laugh and smile. It felt like I was flying. It was fun. I used my teleportation Jutsu to appear closer to the ground, but still not close enough to touch it. I wouldn't fall too hard now. I landed on the dirt ground with a soft thud, sitting in a crouch with my hands touching the ground to steady myself. I slowly stood up and wiped the dirt off of me. "Show off." I heard a very familiar, very annoying -at this moment- voice say from beside me. I rolled my eyes at Kiba's obvious jealousy. What was he even doing here? He wasn't going to fight.

"Nice entrance." Shikamaru said, coming closer. His hands were stuck in his pockets and he had his usual lazy expression on his face.

I grinned at him. "Thanks." I turned to inspect everyone who would be fighting in the final round. Yoruichi, Tsubaki, Gaara, Kankuro, Temari, Shikamaru, Shino and Neji were all here. I frowned. Where was Naruto and Sasuke? Not to mention my opponent, Dosu. Where were they? I turned my eyes up at the place where the Hokage was sitting. I appeared there and as soon as I did, there were kunai pressed to my neck and back. The Hokage quickly commanded the ANBU to let me go and I walked closer to him. I was just about to tell him something when the Kazekage himself appeared. I held in a growl. I disliked the man fiercely. I froze. This vibe I was getting from him was different than it had been at his house, but still very familiar. A little sting started on my left shoulder. I knew right then who was really behind the veil and Kazekage hat. "Lord Hokage, be careful. I've been noticing that the Sand and Sound Village Shinobi have been acting strangely. They may be up to something." I whispered to him. It was true. I had noticed Kankuro and Temari giving each other nervous glances, and it wasn't because of Gaara. That Sound ninja had also been acting strangely.

He nodded in acknowledgement. "Thank you, Miyuki. I will remember that." The Hokage said casually. He was playing it off like I had told him that there was something he had to remember.

I smiled and nodded, playing along. "Please do not forget. It is very important that you remember this, Lord Hokage." I walked past the Kazekage and gave a deep bow with my head as I waked past. I still had to show him respect after all. When I turned the corner, I appeared down in the arena again. The proctor was speaking, saying that Dosu had been found dead so I would have to fight Temari after her match with Shikamaru. Right at that moment, Naruto came running in, yelling about some bulls being behind him or something. He came skidding to a stop, almost crashing into me. I sighed as I held onto his shoulders, glancing behind him. "There's nothing there, Naruto." I said. He turned to look and had a puzzled expression on his face. I chuckled.