This is my First Gaara x Sakura Fanfic...actually, its my FIRST fanfic i ever wrote. So please, read and review. I need to know what readers think about this. Please no flames.

NOTE: Sakura's age:18, Gaara's age:18, Temari:21, Kankuro:22, Naruto:18, Sasuke:18, Matsuri:17

The cool breeze in the open sakura field gently blew across a pink-haired beauty. Sakura's shoulder length, pink hair blew in various directions. Pink petals from the sakura trees danced across her feminine physical features She gazed upon the beautiful moon that reflected in her emerald eyes. The moon looked so breath-taking.

She knew just for tonight, things would be calm and still. Everything that revolved around her in Konoha seemed so brutal, including the raging war between the countries. She felt so tensed. During the war, there were people dying everyday.

The atrocious battle began with a single ambushed attack from the Land of Sound and Water. The village, known as Konohagakure, was the target no less. The ambush started out with a impractical argument between the Mizukage and the Hokage, the godaime herself, Tsunade.

After the intense argument, the Mizukage formed an alliance with Sound, hoping to wipe out Konoha for good. The war, still enduring was causing stress for the Godaime and her apprentice, not forgetting, everyone else.

Sakura only sighed out of tension. Just 3 months ago, everything seemed fine. All was peaceful and composed. The sunny, azure skies always glistened the reflecting sunny rays. But now, during the war, it seemed as if the blue skies turned a maroon red aura that overflowed the clouds with the scent that reeked of blood and smoke.

She worked in the Konoha Hospital as The head Medic and was skilled enough to be in the same rank as Lady Tsunade, if not, higher. The pinkette woman was the most beautiful woman in the Land of Fire with an intense strength , taking after her master. She would never admit the integrity of her beauty and strength, acting with modesty.

Her teammates' faces appeared in her thoughts. Naruto's words rang inside her. He promised he would retrieve Sasuke back from Sound, from Orochimaru. Being the knuckle-head ninja he is, Naruto was willing to prove anything. Even bringing back the missing ninja. He had dreams of becoming the next in line of being Hokage. She knew he would achieve it one day.

The missing-nin that was going after his brother, was no other than Sasuke. That silly lovey-dovey crush she had on him when they were 12 year olds, only vanished to a distant feeling of concern and detestation. Leaving her unconscious on the bench didn't make things better between Sakura and Sasuke. Even if he apologized, she would never accept the apology, out of pain and the anguish in her soul. Years before, she came to realize that he was the one that hurt all those people of Konoha and damaged Naruto and herself emotionally. Sasuke, being the last survivor in the Uchiha clan, excluding Itachi Uchiha, only made things difficult as he strove along with Orochimaru. To her, he is no longer a crush or friend, but more like an adversary.

Sai, the impassive teammate, was more like Sasuke, but in a different way. His appearance was more like the missing-nin, but inside was good, not evil. He barely talked much or express himself, making him hard to understand sometimes. To Sakura, Sai was a friend, despite the fact that he labels her as "Ugly", much to Sakura's dismay.

Lady Tsunade was an idol to Sakura. Being the Hokage was her task to protect the people and help them in any way possible. Sakura was the apprentice of Tsunade, therefore being able to have excellent chakra control and medic skills. She even found a way to surpass the Godaime. Tsunade was like a mother to her. Looking out for her. Reminding her about forgotten errands. Heck, she would even hook Sakura up on a date if she had the chance to. They were always so close. Tsunade wouldn't let Sakura go into war, simply because the medic nins would have to survive to heal the shinobis' wounds. Sakura knows that there's more to that reason...she didn't want Sakura to get hurt.

Ka-boom! There goes another bomb of the day. Sakura turned her head from where the sound was coming from. It sounded loud, probably it was nearby, but she knew it wasn't close to her.

The people of Konohagakure were being murdered and injured in this war and she was sitting here doing nothing. She inwardly cursed.

"How the hell could I let my people down…" She silently said to herself.

Sakura sighed. She could never be as promising as Naruto. Sure, she was strong to everyone else in the village, but she knew she was still that weak 12-13 year old kunoichi inside. Something raged inside of her.

"…All those innocent people…being injured. While I'm just going to do nothing while they die…" Sakura said to herself as she let one tear slide down her cheeks. She wanted to prove to only herself that she wasn't the weak girl with an oversized forehead anymore.

Sakura loved her job as a medic-nin and just helping people would make her happy enough, but she felt so distant, especially during the cold war. People loved her kind, gentle, and happy nature. She was respectful to everyone. A smile on her face can bring a soul lifting from depression. But behind that smile, is her sadness, revealing something no one else knows…loneliness.

Sakura had lots of friends. Befriending the whole village. Now, during the war, she knew that some of her friends were in pain while some were dead. Tears weld up in her eyes again. It was only a few months ago when she first lost a friend, but she remembered it like it was yesterday.

Flashback:

An 8-year old child stared blankly at the red cardinals flying by, not that she could see them. She sat in a comfortable white hospital bed. Bandage wrapped around her brown muffled head, covering her eyes. She smiled as she heard the cardinals singing an alluring tune. Then, she heard footsteps coming close by from the door.

Knock-knock. The child turned her head to where the sound was coming from.. Coming in to the room was Sakura herself. She had a clip board in one hand and a stethoscope around her slender neck. The said medic nin had a big smile on her face.

"Hello, Miko-chan. How are you feeling today?" said Sakura. Miko-chan just said nothing but smiled in a respectful way.

"I'm just going to take a check-up on you and see how much recovery you've had since last time, okay?" Sakura gently said. Miko-chan just nodded. First Sakura checked her heart beats. Then she tapped her knees and they responded to the stimulus by raising up. She did all of her check-up operations in less than 10 minutes. Then Sakura checked Miko's status and records on the clipboard. She smiled, not that Miko could see.

"Well, Miko-chan, it seems as though you're going to recover sooner than we thought. You'll be out of the hospital before you know it, and soon you'll be with your friends and family again!" She said in a gentle tone as she lightly touched the child's shoulder. Miko jerked from the gentle touch, but afterwards, smiled.

Just a few days ago, Sakura did surgery on the poor little girl, hoping to revive her eyes sight. Miko has been blind since she was born. Sakura wanted her to see the objects and the active people around the loving village. The sweet child deserved to get a chance to see for the very first time. The doctor/medic-nin was about to write something down on the clip board when she heard a soft voice coming from the child.

"Sakura-san? Will I get to see you and my family once these bandages come off? Will I get to see the sky for the first time and the grass?" Miko-chan quietly asked. Sakura softened her eyes and had a gentle smile on her face.

"Miko-chan, of course you'll see the sky. And you'll also see your friends and family. You'll see me, and you'll get to all sorts of wonderful things!" Sakura said as she sat by Miko on her bed. Miko giggled.

"Sakura-san, will you promise me to show me what ice-cream looks like?" Sakura only laughed in a kind-hearted way.

"Of course, Miko-chan. Then after we get some ice-cream, I'll take you to the park and we can have fun." She said as she wrapped her left arm around the child's shoulder. There was a sudden knock on the door. In, came a nurse.

"Haruno-san, there is a call waiting for you," said a happy greeting nurse with brown hair. Sakura just nodded.

"Okay, thank you, Hiroki-chan." Sakura smiled. When the door closed, she turned her attention back to Miko.

"Sorry, but I have to get going. I'll check up on you later this afternoon, okay?" She gently said. Miko just nodded respectfully. As Sakura walked to the door, she heard a soft murmur from the child.

"Thank you…" Miko-chan said. Sakura just gave a softening look and said, "Your welcome…"and she turned and left, leaving Miko-chan alone in her room.

End of flashback

A tap on the shoulder interrupted the pinkette's thoughts. She turned her attention to the masked ANBU that appeared behind her.

"Haruno, Sakura. You need to get to the Hokage tower. Orders from the Hokage," said a deep voice behind the wolf mask. Sakura just nodded.

"Hai," was all she said and then the ANBU left, leaving no traces of him what so ever. A few moments later, Sakura left in a poof of smoke.

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Sakura arrived in front of the hokage. The godaime, Lady Tsunade was sitting on her desk, frantically filling out document papers, moving her pen in a swiftly like manner as she did her signatures. Sake bottles were scattered all over the desks. The Godaime was fussing at Shizune on how the papers and documents were mixed up and unordered.

Sakura's gaze fell on the framed picture on Tsunade's desk. It was an image of her, Lady Tsunade, and Shizune. It was when they decide to take a day off of stress and went to relax around the spa. All three of them were wearing white silk robe kimonos. Sakura was in the middle, stuck between Tsunade and Shizune. She stuck her tongue out in a playful way and did a peace sign with her two fingers. Tsunade showed a satisfied smirk, while Shizune did a normal, appealing smile.

She stared at the Hokage again. Her and Shizune were still bickering. So the pinkette did a small cough to get their attention.

"Ahem..."

Both females turned their attention to the woman in front of them. Then Shizune and Tsunade stared at each other with a frown on their faces. Shizune started to nod and then leave, but not before glancing at Sakura and giving her a smile, in which, Sakura returned. The door closed with a quick click.

Tsunade closed her eyes and sighed. Then turned her head to her apprentice in front of her. Sakura's face was stoic but inside, she had a feeling of curiosity.

"Sakura, I am assuming you are wondering why I have requested you in this day of confrontation. Please take a seat." Sakura nodded and took a seat in front of the Hokage's desk. What the hell is going on? Sakura thought. Tsunade was acting oddly strange.

Tsunade grabbed a document and quickly scanned it over. Then she put it down and focused attention on the kunoichi awaiting impatiently in front of her.

"Sakura, during this war, there is a time to make sacrifices. One's sacrifices can change everything that revolves around us. Some sacrifices can just be memorable to be recognized." Tsunade said as she walked to the large window to look out at the view. Sakura was immediately confused.

"Master, what is the reason you have requested me?" she slowly said as she stared at her master with puzzled emerald eyes

"I'm sure you know that with the alliance of the Land of Sound and Waves, there is no way we can conquest this war. So therefore, we have to make an alliance with the neighboring countries." Tsunade said. Sakura nodded so her master knows that she understood.

"Well, the Konoha council and I decided to do an alliance with Suna. In order for there to be an alliance," Tsunade said carefully as she tried to choose the right words. "the Suna and Konoha councils both agreed that in order for the alliance to be formed, there is going to be an arranged marriage between the two countries." Tsunade said as she had stiffness in her voice.

Sakura could only be lost in her thoughts.

"Master…what does that have to do…with me?" she asked with uncertainty in her voice.

Oh hell no she thought could it be…?

"This has been a very hard decision for me, but in order for the alliance to become strong and effective," Tsunade said as she turned around to face Sakura, looking her in the eyes, "It has come to my decision that you, Sakura Haruno, would have to marry a high official of Suna…"

Sakura turned pale. Her eyes widened at what she just heard. She balled her hands into a fist and clenched her jaw. She stared hard at her master and her emerald eyes were watering with tears. She stood up and slammed her fist on the desk.

"What the hell?! You're just going to marry me off to some Suna native?! I'm only 18, god damn it!" Sakura was nearly beyond pissed. Tears weld up in her eyes and were threatening to fall down her beautiful face.

Tsunade only stared starred at her, her face, softening. The Hokage had a small frown on her face and looked down.

"I'm sorry it had to be like this, Sakura, but we have no other choice," said a sad hokage.

"What? Why me?!" said a very angered Sakura.

"You're my trusted apprentice. The Suna hospital needs help with its medical staff, and I trust you with all my heart that you can actually store peace by doing this…" Then she looked out of the window.

"If you do accept this marriage, our alliance will be strong enough to conquer this war and we can restore the whole Land by doing this. It will bring great honor. Sakura, this is our only chance to prevent any more losses of our fellow shinobi. This war has done nothing but cause us pain and suffering. You're the source to stop all of this. You're the key to gain harmony to all of the Lands. Its not my choice, Sakura to accept this proposal. Its up to you, my apprentice," Tsunade begged.

"……."Sakura was lost for words. If she does this, it will help Konoha and regain peace once the war is over.

Peace and harmony…no fighting…no violence….no killing She thought

Flashback:

"Okay Miko-chan. Are you ready to see?" asked Sakura. The small child only nodded in response. Her family and Sakura were surrounding her as Sakura began unwrapping the bandages from her head, that covered her eyes. The clock was ticking. Everyone leaned in to Miko and Sakura with eagerness.

Sakura came to an abrupt stop once the last layer of bandages was gone. Slowly, dark emerald eyes began to open. She blinked slowly as it felt like her eyes stung a little from the surgery. Then vision came into view for the child. She saw people gathering around her, with big eyes. She sat there motionless, staring at everything that came into view. The people. The clocks. The nurses. Even the flowers.

"Miko-chan? Can you see me?" asked a very concerned Sakura. The small child turned her head to the voice and what she saw was a pretty doctor with pink hair.

"S-Sakura-san? Is that you?" asked a startled Miko. The medic-nin smiled and nodded her head. Miko turned her head to her parents.

"Mama? Daddy?" Her said parents had big smiles on their faces and they both gratefully hugged their daughter. The mother had tears in her eyes. It was truly a heart tending moment. The child turned her head to Sakura hugged her too, in which she returned.

"Thank you…Sakura-san" murmured Miko-chan as she had tears falling down her face.

1 week later-

Sakura walked through the streets, holding a small child's hand. The crowd of people were walking, approaching around. Miko had a smile on her face from laughter. Sakura smiled at the child's foolishness. The pair came to an abrupt stop at the ice cream stand.

"Miko-chan, what kind of ice cream would you like to have?" asked Sakura. The small child looked at the ice cream flavors being presented at the stand. There were a lot of people in line, but she could read out the signs above.

"Can I have a chocolate ice cream cone?" Sakura nodded. She browsed at the park across from where she was standing and she had an idea.

"Miko, why don't you go play while I get the ice cream, okay? That way, you wouldn't have to wait in this long line," said Sakura kneeling down to Miko's height .

The child nodded and slowly walked to the park close by, then stopped out of hesitation.

Miko glanced at Sakura, and Sakura waved, then giving the child an "okay" sign. The child walked to the play ground and was no where in sight.

Once the line started to dwindle, it was Sakura's turn to order ice cream.

"Two chocolate ice cream cones, please," said a Sakura politely holding up two fingers. The man at the parlor smiled and nodded. He handed two ice cream cones to Sakura. She paid and walked to the park, looking for Miko.

"Miko-chan!" She yelled. There was no response. Sakura flicked through the play ground to look for the innocent child, a vexed emotion in her emerald orbs.

"Miko!" Then just twenty feet away, the said child came out of a play tunnel.

"Sakura-san!" Miko yelled, while waving her arms in a signal-like manner. She climbed out of the tunnel and ran to Sakura to get her ice cream.

Once she was 15 feet away, Sakura spotted shuriken and kunai being thrown everywhere. Her eyes began to widen. What the hell… She looked around and some of the civilians were being attacked. Some of them were dead, lying on the cold cement.

"Miko!" screamed Sakura. The medic nin dropped the ice cream cones on the grass and ran to the child. Just about 5 feet away from Sakura, a kunai went flying towards her, in which she quickly dodged. But once she dodged that kunai, a few more went straight past her. She did a couple of back flips and hand springs, in order to dodge the jagged weapons aiming for her. A group of sound ninjas appeared before her, attacking her. The strong pinkette was busy defending herself, that she disregarded the child. Not long after, reality struck her.

'Miko' She quickly finished off the sound nins and killed them, resulting an end in their lives.

There was a child's scream heard through out the area. Sakura slowly turned around as if time had stopped, her beautiful green orbs widening in fear. There, not far from her, was a child's body, lying on the ground. Miko was lying motionless as a sharp kunai struck her in the chest. The child's dark green eyes began to broaden as she was assaulted.

"MIKO!" Sakura yelled at the top of her lungs. She ran to the attacked child. As she did so, it felt as if time had become frozenly slow. Tears were falling from the corner of her eyes as the wind was flying past her. Her hair motioning in the wind as her eyes showed all the emotion raging inside her.

Sakura carried Miko as she got to the child. She held her as she looked at Miko's face. The face of a dead child… 'it's all my fault' she thought. Fuck! Her hand started to glow green and she placed her palm over the child's heart to heal the child's wound and to make her come back to life. No beat. She did it again. Still no luck. It was recognized that Sakura came a minute too late. The medic nin held Miko's dead body close as a stream of tears fell from her eyes. Her bangs covered her emerald orbs as she wretchedly sobbed.

"MIKO!" She screamed in the air. She kept on crying, knowing that it would not help a bit to recuperate the deal child. She lost a patient, a dreamer…a friend.

The day of the attack, was the same day Tsunade declared war against the Land of Sound and Waves.

End of Flashback

The voice of her master snapped her from her daze. A hand rested on her shoulder.

"Sakura? Are you okay?" asked Tsunade as she had a worried expression on her face. Sakura looked at Tsunade. It was her chance to prove to herself that she can make a difference. That she can restore peace again. Even if it meant having an arranged marriage with Suna to defeat Sound.

Sakura looked at her master in the eyes.

"Lady Tsunade, I accept the marriage proposal," said Sakura with an enthusiastic emotion in her eyes. The Godaime broaden her eyes. She was traumatized at Sakura's decision, and she thought that her apprentice was stubborn enough to argue over the verity.

The busty woman soften her brunette eyes.

"Sakura…this is a big decision your making. I appreciate your choice of becoming the bride of the proposal. You will have the respect of all the people of Land of Fire and Wind. This task is very important to complete."

"Yes, Master," said Sakura. She had a strange expression on her face, one that will certainly be a mask to hide under the sadness. Her master noticed this and immediately got inquisitive.

"What troubles you?"

Sakura furrowed her eye brows together.

"Who will I be marrying?" asked a very inquisitive Sakura.

Tsunade looked at Sakura in the eyes. If Tsunade told Sakura, would she get mad and change her mind? In Sakura's eyes there was determination. There was no way in hell the busty woman would lie to her apprentice like that. She sighed.

"You'll be marrying the Kazekage of Suna," said Tsunade. Sakura gasped as her emerald eyes became wide. That meant she would have to marry…Gaara.

Thank you for reading this. Please review. I need to know what people think about this first chapter. Should I keep going with the story? or Should i stop right here and keep this story unfinished cus it was bad? If i write the next chapter, I wont make Gaara OOC i'll make him...like the way he is. Once again, thank you and Please REVIEW: