Azure Fang looked at the crowd from behind the stage. She has been practicing her routine for weeks just for this big day. It was the Championships for Gymnastics, her dream is about to come true. 'Finally' she thought. 'It's now or never.' Taking a deep breath Azure Fang couldn't help but get nervous. Anxious that her performance might not be up to par with her other competitors. She suddenly felt herself backing from the stage. Her name will be called soon, but she lost her confidence as soon as she thought about failure. 'I can't do this. I can't!' Azure Fang felt the stinging of tears about to fall.

A hand tapped her shoulder. Surprised, Azure Fang turned around. What she saw almost made her tears flow from her eyes. All her friends were here - supporting her. Naruto was the first one to speak. "Don't you dare give up on your dream now, Azure Fang!" Of course, she remembers now. She and Naruto made a promise to fulfill their dreams and never give up on it. She is already close so why would she give up now? Breeze Dancer and Ino Yamanaka walked forward. “You should have more confidence. You should give yourself more credit.” Breeze Dancer said. “I agree, you are actually better than you think you are!”

Remembering all the practice she did and the failures as well. It helped her improve her skills and it was time for her to show everyone that she is the best there is when it comes to Gymnastics. Sakura Haruno and Hinata Hyuuga approached her this time, giving her a hug simultaneously. “We believe you can win this, Azure Fang.” Sakura said. Hinata nodded and added, “We are rooting for you.” Azure Fang nodded back and with a determined look, gripped her equipment harder. With confidence at last, she looked at all her friends and comrades that came to see her performance. Naruto, Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Tenten, Lee, Breeze Dancer, and Crimson Fist. Even Neji, Shino, Midnight Blade and Scarlet Blaze came to support. They were all there with her, cheering for her. Naruto grinned and had his thumb up for her. Azure fang did the same in return. ‘It’s a promise!’ She thought.

“Come on! Let’s watch the other performances!” Naruto shouted. “QUIT BEING SO LOUD!” Sakura bonked Naruto on the head. The others either laughed or s* their heads at the pair’s usual antics. Azure Fang sat at one of the seats for audiences, there are still a few contestants before she will be up front. ‘You can do this! Just breathe.’ She tried to calm herself. Pretend that it is not a big competition and that she is only performing for her friends. Hinata suggested it, if she think of it as that, she wouldn’t be making any mistakes and her movements would be perfect. One by one the contestants performed for them. And at last, it was Azure Fang’s turn up the stage. Her friends all cheered for her, with Naruto and Lee being the loudest to cheer – screaming ‘You can do it-ttebayo!’ and ‘The power of Youth is strong in you!’ respectively. Gripping her ribbon tightly, she prepared to go up the stage and perform her routine.

‘Deep breats… 1.. 2.. 3.. Let’s go!’

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Azure Fang was nearing the end of her routine. She is covered with slight sheen of sweat, but it is normal for she has been moving nonstop since the start of her performance. She imagined that she was only doing her practices and pretended that there weren’t anyone watching her – only her friends. She is almost at her limit, her breaths are getting shallower by the second. Relieved that her performance is almost over, she did her final twirls and stopped for a few moments to prepare a bow to her audience.

Azure Fang came to when the crowd finally applauded her with claps and whistles, some even throwing her flowers – most likely coming from her friends. Catching her breath for a moment, she prepared to walk out of the stage. There she found her friends already waiting for her. “That was awesome, Azure Fang!” Naruto shouted. “All your practicing really paid off!” Sakura added. Ino, Hinata and Breeze Dancer nodded agreeing with Sakura’s words.

"Let’s go out and celebrate with Ramen!” Naruto said. “We still have to wait for the results, Naruto.” Azure Fang said. “I really want to know how I did.”

“Ahh! Right, right!” Naruto scratched his head in embarrassment. “Let’s go back to our seats!”

It didn’t take long to tally the results. After waiting for 10 minutes, the host is ready to announce the winner of the championship. 2nd place, 3rd place was called, Azure Fang was getting nervous that her name is not yet called. Finally, the champion was announced. She almost lost her hearing. She couldn’t believe it. She won. Her friends were all cheering and patting her for success. Azure Fang was so happy she couldn’t even speak or even move, until her friends dragged her on the stage to take her medal and trophy. ‘Thank you, Naruto. Everyone, I couldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for your encouragement.`