Hi! This is my first fanfiction so if there are any errors or things like that please tell me so I can go back and fix it. I really want to turn this into a series, I think it would be a lot of fun.
Rated T in later chapters mostly for blood
Summary: When Sakura and Gaara get sent on a mission to go across seas, a storm rolls in and Gaara is attacked while he is alone.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters or plots, this is just for fun, I make no profit out of writing these stories.
Ages, Gaara: 20 Sakura: 20
Other then that, Enjoy!
Gaara looked up at the boat, frowning. Sakura grabbed his hand, looking up at him. "It's going to be alright, I promise. I know you hate boats but it's only a few days." Gaara sighed and nodded, speaking in an emotionless tone. "Just get it over with.."
Sakura sighed, kissing Gaara's cheek. A smile tugged at his lips but he refused to let it show. Sakura knew he liked it when she kissed him, she would always kiss his cheek when he was stressed. Sakura smiled, walking up to the loading dock, pulling Gaara along with her.
Gaara stared at the boat, groaning. He knew it would be a painful week. "Last call for loading!" Gaara looked at a man dressed in a white suit, a red tie going down the middle. Sakura pulled him into the loading dock, walking onto the boat. Gaara's sand shifted nervously around him as if it knew how scared he truly was.
The ticket holder looked at the Kazekage and gave a nervous smile. "Well well then, I wasn't expecting to see you here Lord Kazekage. We'll give you the suite, it's on the second floor, room B2." Sakura smiled, looking up at Gaara. Gaara simply nodded. "Thank you."
Sakura pushed Gaara up to their room, smiling. "Come on Gaara I want to see our room!" Gaara followed, his arms crossed, Sakura behind him, pushing him. "We don't need to hurry Sakura, we have five days before this trip is over." Sakura groaned, "Your so lame Gaara… but I love you anyways." Sakura kissed Gaara on the lips, making the redhead blush.
They eventually got up to their room, opening the door. Inside was filled with decorations. Sakura walked into the suite, inside was a kitchen with a living room next to it. The living room had light brown couches and a TV in the middle. There were windows showing the bright, blue ocean. "Wow.." Sakura was at a loss for words, she had never seen a suite before.
Gaara walked inside, walking down a hallway that was off to the side of the kitchen, there were a few doors at the end, one leading to the bedroom. The bedroom had a king-sized bed in the middle with a nightstand next to it. There were a few lamps and a fan on the roof. The other door lead to a bathroom. There was a bright white, polished tub against the wall, a new package of soap next to it. Behind it was a shower, it was the same color as the tub, made out of what looked to be the same material as well. There was shampoo and conditioner inside of it, along with more soap and a small sponge. Gaara walked into the bedroom, laying down on the bed.
Gaara sighed, already not liking the trip. Though he loved the room they were in, he couldn't wait for it to be over. The redhead started to close his eyes, relaxing on the bed.
Sakura walked into the bedroom, laying down next to Gaara. She pulled him next to her, wrapping her arms around him. Gaara didn't resist, smiling a little. "I love you Gaara," she whispered. Gaara turned around to face her, wrapping his arm around his wife, "I love you to." He kissed her cheek, laying his head under her chin.
Gaara breathed in her scent, she always smelled like flowers, and he loved it. Sakura smiled, rubbing Gaara's back. There was a side to him that nobody ever knew existed, nobody except Sakura. The side of him that showed love and trust in others. He never showed anybody his vulnerable side except for his wife. She was the only one.
Sakura felt her eyelids becoming heavy. She let them close, falling asleep in Gaara's arms. She felt comforted, protected. She knew she would be safe with him. A smile pulled at her lips as she drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
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Hours passed, the boat was far from any sort of land. They were out in the ocean, no land in sight. The boat swayed, keeping Gaara awake. He held onto Sakura tightly, starting to feel seasick from the constant rocking. The boat wasn't as large as a cruise ship, however it was larger than most houseboats. It had two floors and was meant to hold around seventy people. Due to it being smaller, the waves made it rock, and Gaara took the toll from that.
Gaara closed his eyes, trying to make the sickening feeling in his stomach go away. He looked at Sakura, frowning when she couldn't help him. She was fast asleep, and he didn't want to wake her. The boat rocked to the side, making Gaara cover his mouth. He didn't want to get up, if he did, he was sure the movement would cause him to puke.
Gaara's hand was shaking. His head was aching. He groaned, accidently waking Sakura up. Sakura shifted, making Gaara go silent, looking at her. "What time is it…" Sakura mumbled sleepily, rubbing her eyes, "I.. I don't.." Gaara was cut off when he gagged, Sakura looked at him, his skin was pale and the black rings around his eyes were much darker and bigger than usual. Sakura sat up, worried, "Gaara we need to get you to the bathroom."
Gaara didn't move, gagging again. The boat jolted to the side, making Gaara gag once again. He was about to lose it. He couldn't hold it any longer.
Sakura saw that he was about to puke and picked her husband up, carrying him bridal style to the bathroom. Gaara groaned, the sudden movement making it even harder to hold his lunch in. He knew he couldn't hold it much longer.
Sakura gently laid Gaara down near the toilet, he leaned over it and puked. Sakura rubbed his back, sitting next to him. The boat rocked, making Gaara vomit again.
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Gaara sat at the toilet for another hour, the rocking eventually dying down. He groaned, flushing the toilet, laying down. He grabbed his legs and wrapped his arms around them, curling up into a small, tight ball.
Sakura sighed and gently picked him up, carrying him back to the bedroom. She laid him down gingerly, careful not to upset him more. She laid next to her husband, wrapping her arm around him, putting her hand on his face, stroking his cheek with her thumb.
"I'm sorry Gaara, I know you don't do well on boats," she said, kissing his "love" tattoo. Gaara slightly opened his eyes, looking up at Sakura. He hated being vulnerable, however it wasn't too bad when he was with his lover. Sakura smiled a little and moved her hand up to his hair, running her fingers through his hair.
Gaara smiled a little, enjoying the touch. He loved it when she touched him, he loved the contact. Gaara wiggled closer to her, wrapping his leg around hers. Sakura smiled, tightening her grip around Gaara's waste, still running her fingers through his soft, red locks. Gaara looked up at her, kissing her. She smiled and kissed him back.
"I'm sorry.." Gaara mumbled, looking down. Sakura looked at him, confused, "why would you be sorry Gaara?" He sighed, still not wanting to look up at her, "I'm sorry for being so weak.. And getting sick over a little rocking.." Sakura grabbed his chin, gently making him look up at her, she kissed his cheek, speaking softly, "You're not weak Gaara, everyone has different things that make them sick, you just happen to get seasick." Gaara nodded a little, looking up at her green eyes, his own eyelids becoming heavy. He closed his eyes and drifted into a dreamless slumber.
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Gaara shifted, frowning, sweat running down his face. He mumbled quietly, shaking a little, breathing heavily. He suddenly woke up with a scream, making Sakura jump. She looked at him, her face filled with worry. He looked at her, feeling horrible for waking her up. He managed to mumble in between gasps, "G-go to sleep S-Sakura.."
Sakura gently wrapped her arms around Gaara, feeling him jump and tense at the sudden touch. He eventually calmed down, laying his head on her chest. "I'm sorry.." he mumbled, looking down. Sakura rubbed his head, running her fingers through his hair. "It's alright Gaara, do you want to talk about it?" Gaara shook his head no, "Just go back to sleep"
Sakura sighed, running her fingers through his hair, knowing that it was all she could do to comfort him.
About an hour passed and Sakura fell back asleep, leaving Gaara awake for the rest of the night.
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Sakura woke up to the smell of coffee. She slowly opened her eyes, looking around the empty room. She yawned, sitting up, rubbing her head. "Gaara..?" When no reply came Sakura got up, putting on some slippers. She rubbed her eyes, walking out into the living room, finding Gaara on the tan sofa, holding a cup of coffee.
He was noticeably shaking.
Sakura slowly walked up to him, frowning. Something was wrong. She put her hand on his shoulder, feeling him jump at the touch. He looked back at her, looking pale and exhausted. Sakura frowned, "Did you sleep after that nightmare?" Gaara slowly shook his head no.
Sakura sighed and sat next to him, wrapping her arm around him. She could feel him tense but she still held on. She slowly grabbed the cup of coffee, "How many have you had Gaara..?" She looked over at the table, there were used coffee packets all over. He frowned and mumbled, "seven."
Sakura put the coffee on the stand next to her, rubbing Gaara's back. He was high on caffeine. Ever since Shukaku was removed years ago he's had troubles sleeping. She knew this, however it still wasn't good for him. Sakura slowly touched his face, feeling something rough.
She licked her finger, rubbing it on Gaara's skin. Sand started to flake off of the spot, falling onto the ground. Gaara looked at her, shaking, wondering why she was taking off his sand armor. "You don't have to have that protect you Gaara, your safe here," Sakura mumbled, looking into the eyes of her lover.
His eyes were slightly shaking, she knew something was bothering him. It wasn't unusual for Gaara to have a coffee or two, but seven? Something was definitely wrong.
Sakura got up and walked into the kitchen, grabbing a cloth. She wetted it under the sink, turning back to Gaara. He was watching her cautiously, as if she was about to attack him at any moment. She walked over to Gaara, holding the damp washcloth.
Sakura sat down next to Gaara, gently brushing the washcloth against his face. Sand flaked off his skin, falling to the ground. Sakura knew that he couldn't reapply his sand armor if his skin was wet. Sakura looked back at his eyes.. they were scared. She looked at him, worried, wondering what was going on.
"What's wrong Gaara.." she mumbled, looking back down at the sand falling off his skin. He didn't reply, staring at her, frowning.
Sakura waited for a little while, wondering if he was going to make a sound. Nothing happened.
"Why are you taking off my armor.." Sakura looked at his eyes, they were staring at her, his eyes wide. "There is nothing to worry about Gaara. You are safe here with me.. nobody wants to hurt you.." Gaara looked down, removing the rest of his sand armor. The sand flowed into the gourd.
"I'm sorry…" he mumbled, looking at his hands. Sakura looked at him, rubbing his cheek with her thumb, "Hey.. don't be sorry, just tell me what's wrong."
Gaara looked at her, frowning, "I keep feeling like I'm being watched, like something is always right next to me.. stalking me.. I feel like I'm vulnerable.. and someone wants to do something to me.." Sakura frowned, understanding why he had his armor on.
"I'll protect you alright? I promise, I won't let anything hurt you" Gaara nodded, leaning against her, still shaking from all the caffeine. Sakura laid on the couch, pulling Gaara next to her. She wrapped her arms around him, holding him close. He laid his head on her chest, feeling tired, but wide awake. He wanted to slip away in her warmth, in her embrace. He wanted to forget everything and go into a peaceful slumber in her arms. However, he couldn't.
Sakura ran her fingers through his hair, trying to comfort him. She wanted him to sleep, to be able to get some rest for the time that he was up the night before. She wanted him to relax, to trust her, however she knew that he couldn't. If something was bothering him, it would keep him up until he knew he was safe.
Gaara sighed, closing his eyes, but he didn't go to sleep. He laid there, feeling comforted. Sakura wrapped her leg around his, kissing his "love" tattoo. "I love you Gaara, and I'll always protect you"
Gaara nodded, smiling a little, feeling a little more relaxed.
The sound of rain snapped Gaara out of his comfort. Gaara opened his eyes, looking out the window. The sky was dark, massive waves in the distance. Gaara tensed up, starting to shake more. Sakura looked out the window, frowning. The rain started to come in heavier, pounding on the windows. The boat rocked from side to side, making Gaara cover his mouth. He hated the ocean, no hate was an understatement. He loathed the ocean. He loathed anything to do with water.
The boat suddenly shifted to the side, water pounding against the window. Gaara grabbed onto Sakura, shaking, terrified. He started gasping, closing his eyes, wishing this was all a nightmare.
Sakura held him close, pulling a blanket over them, trying to comfort him as well as herself. She was terrified, but she couldn't show it, she had to help him. "I-It's ok Gaara, storms happen, we're going to be alright, I promise." Gaara didn't seem to listen, it was like he couldn't hear her. He was breathing rapidly, the boat shifting to the side again as another wave hit the ship. She could feel him tense every single time it rocked. "Gaara you need to calm down we are going to be ok" She knew her words weren't helping, he was panicking.
Gaara felt his heart pounding. He gasped and coughed, hyperventilating. The boat shifted again, the loud pounding filling the room. He felt Sakura lay him down on the ground, her voice echoing in his head. "Gaara! Gaara you need to calm down" His eyes wandered, seeing double of everything. His gaze met Sakura's, she looked scared. The pounding was soon taken over by a ringing in his head. Everything was a distant echo, like he was hearing it from a distance. He felt his eyes start to close, he couldn't resist it. The ship suddenly jolted to the side, making Gaara hit the couch. He coughed, opening his eyes once again. Everything was a blur.
Gaara heard a small beep, a voice coming in over an intercom. "A storm has come over our path, please stay calm, we have professionals here to help. The storm will pass soon, until then, stay indoors. Thank you." There was another small beep as the intercom shut off.
Sakura looked at Gaara, grabbing him, holding him closely. He held him in her lap, his head against her chest. "It's ok Gaara.. Everything is going to be fine," she whispered to him, trying to soothe him. She felt Gaara relax slightly in her arms. She started to run her fingers through his hair. She knew it calmed him down. There were certain things that Gaara loved, and she would take advantage of them. Sakura got up, walking to their bedroom. She laid him down, laying next to him. She wrapped her arms around him, pulling him close. She could feel Gaara's hands grab her shirt.
"Make it stop.." he mumbled, covering his mouth. Sakura rubbed his back in small circles, frowning. "I can't Gaara, we'll just have to wait it out." Gaara frowned, closing his eyes, trying to lose himself in her embrace.
Gaara's sand shifted nervously, attaching itself to Gaara's skin, making his sand armor. Sakura watched, not doing anything to stop it, sighing. The armor attached to his entire body.
There was another small beep, making Gaara open his eyes. "Will the Kazekage please come down to the captain's quarters."
Gaara frowned, slowly sitting up. The boat shifted, making him stumble. He felt as if he was about to vomit, but he held it in. Sakura sat up, looking at him, "Do you need me to come with?" Gaara shook his head no, "The quarters are just across the bow.. I should be alright."
Sakura kissed Gaara's cheek, "be safe ok?" He nodded, slowly walking out of the room, holding onto the wall.
Gaara grabbed the keycard, putting it in his pocket, sighing. He walked out of the room, walking down the tan hallway. 'This place could use some remodeling' he thought to himself, walking down the stairs.
Gaara grabbed onto the railing, frowning. The boat shifted again, almost making him fall down the stairs, not that he would've fallen far before his sand stopped him.
Gaara's sand wrapped around his arm, steadying him, helping him walk down. He got to the lower branch, walking down the long hallway to the bow. He glanced at the doors as he passed, sighing. He could still hear the rain.
Gaara looked outside at the bow, he could see a mixture of rain and snow coming down hard on the ground. He frowned, grabbing the door, slowly walking out. The rain and snow pounded against his armor, making clumps of it fall off. The sand that followed him fell to the ground as water collided with it. It only took a matter of seconds for his sand to be stripped off him, leaving his clothes to be drenched. Gaara shivered, the wind freezing, the rain not helping. He walked quickly, wanting to get to the captain's quarters as fast as he could. That was until he heard whispering.
He stopped, looking behind him.
"Who's there?" he asked, trying to make his voice as monotone as possible. Nobody replied.
He walked closer to where he heard the whispering, frowning, "Show yourself.."
Gaara frowned, walking closer. He didn't realize until to late what was going on. In a split second a gust of wind shot from behind a crate, blasting the Kazekage back, over the edge of the boat. Gaara grabbed the railing with one hand, hitting the side of the ship. He looked down at the waters below. A wave crashed against the side of the ship, splashing up and drenching him. He gasped at the frigged water.
He heard someone laughing and slowly looked up. A woman walked over to him, leaning over the railing. She smiled a crooked grin, looking down at Gaara. "Seemed this was easier than I expected. I at least thought you would put up some sort of a fight." Gaara tried to grab the railing with his other hand, however he was stopped. The woman grabbed his hand. He screamed, terrified, "Sakura! Help m-" The woman covered his mouth, laughing. "Don't make this too difficult, we don't want anyone to come and save you. Don't worry, Hypothermia will take over your body and kill you faster then drowning."
Gaara felt his grip loosen, he couldn't hold on much longer. The woman took her hand off his mouth and grabbed his hand. "Goodbye, Kazekage-Sama" She smiled, pushing him off.
Gaara landed in the water, gasping from the temperature. He inhaled nothing but the ice-cold water, burning his throat. He thrashed around, however it was no use. The waves and currents dragged him down under. He couldn't breathe. He felt himself starting to freeze. He couldn't move, hypothermia taking over his body. Panic filled him. 'This can't be the end.. This can't be how I die..' He was dragged deeper, deeper into the freezing waters. He gasped once again, unable to hold his breath any longer. He slowly closed his eyes, sinking. Sinking… into darkness…
Thank you so much for reading.
I'll put out a pt. 2 soon!
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