I do not own Naruto or any of the characters, but if i did I would definatley have Gaara and Hinata together.
Gaara: So whats this story about anyways?
Shyprincess:Well if i told you that then it would ruin it for all my readers
Gaara:You don't have any readers
Shyprincess:Oh but i will...there are many gaahina fans out there!
Gaara: And this is your first fanfiction?
Shyprincess:(suspiciously)... yes
Gaara:Well it better hold mild intrest to me then
Shyprincess:Wow your cranky you need Hinata lovin
Gaara: And that is why I'm here for you to correct that problem...write fangirl write!
Shyprincess: *types away*
Gaara considered himself to be a very patient person, but there was only so much that he could take from his siblings excitment. Gaara had accepted the Hokage's offer to let some of the leaf ninjas come here and help train the new ninjas of Suna for the chunin exams that were being held in 3 months time. Gaara had been a little worried with the lack of ninjas that were in Suna after the great ninja war and was very grateful to the Hokage offering extra help. After Naruto had been elected Hokage both Suna and Konoha had reached a stronger alliance with one another. Gaara started rubbing his temples in a frustrating matter trying to dull the headache he knew would appear after listening to Temari go on about her excitment of the leaf ninjas arrival. Temari has been dating the lazy ninja from the leaf for about 2 years now, and although he was happy that she fount someone special in her life she really could start making his head hurt.
"So, when is the expected time of arrival ?" Temari asked her baby brother not bothering to hide her excitment.
"They should be arriving sometime before noon Temari, that is all I know." Gaara said annoyed with his sister.
"Besides Shikamaru coming, did Naruto even bother telling you who else would be coming."Temari asked.
"Naruto told me that he was sending his best over here to help Temari. I trust that Naruto wouldn't send anyone uncapable of doing the job. Besides Shikamaru, there will be 3 others arriving to help train the kids."Gaara stated.
"Well I hope Naruto sends us some sexy females this way. Suna is always in need of some extra pretty ninjas." Kankuro stated.
Temari just rolled her eyes at her brother for being such a pervert. "Kankuro I wouldn't spend to much time worrying about the girls in Konoha when you cant even get a girl in Suna to even take notice."Temari quickly dodged the flying kunei that was being thrown her way and quickly made a grab for her fan when Gaara voice halted her movements.
"Enough! Temari dont even think about it and Kankuro dont even think about going for Crow. I swear i feel like I'm the only adult in this family."Gaara stated while leaning back in his chair. Oh yes the headache was definatly starting to hurt. Why did his siblings always act like they were children? Gaara let out a deep breathe and calmed down. "Sorry Temari, sorry Kankuro i didn't mean to raise my voice." He really was getting better at sharing his feelings with his siblings and he hoped that he hadn't scared them.
"Dont worry about it baby brother, I shouldnt have encouraged the fight." Temari smiled at her brother. Temari knew she had been bothering her brother since she fount out her boyfriend was coming and although she was eager for the leaf ninja to arrive she would leave her brother in peace. "I'll just go and wait for our visitors to arrive then." she said but not before she gave Kankuro one of her ' you just wait' smiles and walked out the door.
"Man our sister is quick with her temper dont ya think?" Kankuro asked his younger brother.
"No more than you are eager to make sexual comments about other females my dear brother." Gaara stated.
"Yeah, but are you not curious as to who Naruto decided to send here to help train the genins? Possibly getting to see a new pretty face around here has piqued my curosity a little."Kankuro replied.
"Kankuro I am much to busy being Kazekage to my village to worry about women. Lets not forget that I used to be a vessel for Shakaku. When women look at me they have fear in there eyes." Gaara stated to his older brother.
"But Gaara you are not the same person you was back then. People see a difference in you but you dont bother to notice. There is a girl out there for you Gaara you'll see and one that don't have fear in her eyes but only love for you." Kankuro knew his brother had done so many things for this village, sacraficed so much, if anyone deserved to be happy it was him.
Love. That was a word that Gaara himself was just learning. Over the years his siblings had touched a place in his heart that no one could destroy, but hearing Kankuro talk about a girl actually loving him? The thought left his mind as quick as it approached. Who could ever love a demon anyway?
Kankuro I am much to busy to be having this kind of discussion with you right now. Why dont you go make yourself useful and go help the staff prepare for our upcoming visitors...or I could send Temari in here after you." Gaara smirked at his brother.
"You wouldn't dare." Kankuro stated getting up from his seat, a face of fear evident on the puppet masters face.
"Oh but I would." Gaara said daring his brother to challenge him.
"Alright, alright you dont have to tell me twice Gaara, but all Im asking is to think about what i said." And with that Kankuro turned and walked out the door.
"Are we getting a little nervous coming closer to Suna?" Hinata looked over at her dear friend Shikamaru and smiled. Shikamaru and Hinata had became closer ever since they were paired up in the ninja war. Hinata was grateful to have a friend like Shikamaru, one she trusted more than anything to have her back on missions. When Naruto had first brought up the idea of her going to Suna to help with the village she was feeling hesitant and almost refused Narutos offer. It was Shikamaru who had talked her into actually coming. He convinced her that she needed to get away from the pressure of her clan and father and to just get away for awhile.
Now more than anything Hinata was excited about coming to Suna to train the ninjas for the upcomin chunin exams. She had long passed her stuttering...in most cases and had also became a stronger ninja herself. She had Neji to thank for that. Her cousin would spend countless hours with her training when her father always claimed to be to busy to loved the fact that her and her cousin could move on from the clans horrible ways and find friendship again. She loved Neji dearly and would always hold a special place in her heart for her nissan.
"Is it that obvious?" Hinata asked her dear friend.
"Well you do look like you were deep in thought. Just thought I would make sure you were still with me to the end." Shikamaru told her.
"I can't back down now can I? Besides I'm actually looking forward to this mission now. When Naruto first brought it up I was going to refuse, but luckily I had your influence to guide me here. Are you getting nervous seeing Temari-chan again after 6 months of being apart?"
"Sheesh. Troublesome woman." Shikamaru glaced over to Hinata and smiled "Yeah I am getting really excited about seeing her again. 6 months is way to long I wish we didn't live so far away but Im not sure if I'm ready to take that step and ask her to move to Konoha yet. We have way to many responsibilities to our villages. Man this whole thing is such a drag."
"Shika-kun you do know that you could move to Suna to be with her. I dont see Naruto denying you to be with her. You know how Naruto feels about people in love considering Sakura finally gave into him." Hinata once thought that she loved the blonde hyperactive ninja but realized it was more admiration than anything. She was happy that Naruto finally got the one person he has always been in love with.
"I don't know hina I haven't thought that far into it yet. I really dont know where she stands on this whole matter, and I'm kinda scared to ask. You don't know how scary Temari really can be." Shikamaru stated.
True Hinata had never seen Temari's mean side. She always treated Hinata like her younger sister and Hinata loved being around Temari. On the few trips Temari did get to make to Konoha as ambassador for Suna Hinata always made time for her. They had gotten to be really good friends since her and Shikamaru had become closer friends, and Hinata was glad that she knew a friendly face in Suna.
"Temari-San is a very youthful ninja shikamaru you have made a great choice." came Lee's very lound and excited voice from behind them.
"Yeah Shikamaru you guys have been dating 2 years now its time you made a more perminate commitment." came Inos voice beside of Lee.
Shikamaru just rolled his eyes at his two friends and Hinata hid a smile. When Naruto asked Shikamaru who should follow him on this mission Hinata was the first person to come to his mind. Not only had she gotten stronger as a ninja but more confident as well. She also had her kekki genki and would provide Suna students certain techniques on how to defend certain attacks. Then there was Lee. He was a strong ninja that didn't have any ninjutsu or ginjutsu. But Naruto's letter from Gaara had stated that there were a few ninjas from the sand that also fell in the same catagory as Lee and who better that to teach them taijutsu other than the best in Konoha.
As for Ino well that was easy. Ino spent so much time training with Sakura on her medical jutsu that she had mastered it pretty well. Gaara had asked for a medical nin to come cause they were going to train the girls in the groups on how to learn basic medic jutsu, and Ino was perfect for the job. Not only was she Sakura's apprentice but had been his team mate for years. He trusted all his companions with his life.
"Oh man lets just drop the subject of Temari and me please guys?"
"Oh Shikamaru you are no fun at all. What else can we talk about if not some juicy gossip?" Ino asked her longtime friend
"I don't care just as long as I'm not the main focus" Shikamaru told her.
"I wonder how Gaara has been doing lately. It has been awhile since I seen my old friend" Lee stated to the group.
Hinata was also curious about the young Kazekage. Granted she didn't know much about the ex demon carrier, but all the good things Naruto said about him had made her only thing that stuck out in her mind was that one year at the chunnin exams in the forest of death. She caught a side of Gaara she didn't care to remeber about him. Granted she knew that he was different from that now and she wanted to get to know the real Gaara instead of going by the past and rumors she heard about him.
"Well Lee look ahead. We are approaching the Suna walls, you can soon ask him yourself."Shikamaru told his friend.
"Well its about time we got here. I don't think I can handle all this walking much more. I'm exhausted." Ino whined.
Hinata was actually getting excited. She couldn't wait to get settled in and meet the children at the academy. Would they like her? Would they think she was to weak? Hinata dismissed the thoughts. She was different now. She wasn't the same shy, timid girls she was back then. She was Heir to the Hyuga clan and a Jounin now. How bad could it be right?
Please read and review. I would love to hear all your thoughts on this story. This is my first fanfic so if it seems a bit sloppy i do apologize. I can only improve right? Thanks again and i hope you like the story. Next chapter will be longer. But please send in the reviews.
Shyprincess: Well what do you think so far?
Gaara: I didn't even get to see Hinata. Whats that all about?
Shyprincess: Hey buddy would you have me rush your first meeting? Dont you want me to build a little?
Gaara: No I want to see Hinata
Shyprincess: All in good time dear Kazekage all in good time
Gaara: hm.