A/N: The timeline in this story is probably almost 3 years since the Fourth shinobi war (Naruto: The Last) So there are a few things I'll be making up and the ages may be wrong but I don't care xD. ALSO: Gaara has Shukaku back (I made this idea up) which you will find out how/why later.

Character Info:

Gaara: 19/20

Mizuko (Water child) : 5

Sayuri (small lilly) : 20

WARNING: This fanfiction contains dark themes!

Gaara's POV

Chapter 1: Sequel of the War.

It had been almost 3 years seen the Fourth shinobi war had declared finished. Since then, everything relatively became normal once more. However, Suna now felt rather empty after so many dedicated and hard-working countless shinobi which had lost their lives on the battlefield. The amount of shinobi we had lost was devastating and truly tragic. There were hundreds of headbands that had not been claimed and therefore were returned to their families our layed on their many grave stones that filled Suna's graveyard.

Before the thousands of bodies that were collected (from other villages) every single shinobi stood in silent prayers for two minutes to their fallen comrades. These were the last two minutes that we were all 'just shinobi' and nothing more. After the two minute silences had ended we separated to Suna,Iwa,Konoha,Kiri and Kumo once again and returned back to our homes for each village to have their own memorial. The end of the war was a confusing and frustrating time for everyone. When I returned to my village the sounds of painful and mournful cries of many wifes and children's polluted the air. Several days later we had two minute silence for our fall comrades of Suna. That day will forever haunt my mind and many others, as that day had surprisingly rained, although the rain was extremely fine and lasted for several minutes, it brought a eerie feeling that will not be forgotten.

Speaking of shinobi, there were many refugees who's villages had been destroyed and I had no choice but to let them into Suna to stay. Even with the refugees, the village was still empty. The adult refugees settled in fine with no fuss but the children had a hard time being accepted by the children of Suna because they were simple defensly and homeless and in need of immediate care, it confused me on the way the Suna children treated them, it's not like they have a monster inside of them...like I still have (although Shukaku was no longer considered a monster in my eyes).

Speaking of children, I decided to stand up and walk on the balcony to see the setting sun in the horizon. I heard the many voices of children laughing and the soft murmurs of adults amongst themselves. As always I often took a stroll through Suna each afternoon since Temari and Kankuro kept pestering me on how I never took a break. I soon gave up to their annoying pleads.I know they only want to take care of me even though I'm almost 20.

I walked down stairs spotting Temari in the kitchen cooking what smelt like fish, she flashed me a small smile before I left outside. Before I had the chance to walk I heard kids shouting from my left. Two young brunette boys shouting and laughing at a brunette pigtailed girl (who looked about 5) who was holding her knees up and hiding behind them.

I walked up to them quietly not to startle them.

'Get lost you refugee!' Yelled the shorter brunette,throwing a stone at her.

'Yeah! You don't belong here.! Yelled the taller boy.

I reached the boys and stood behind. ' May I ask what is going on here?' I kept my voice calm yet stern.

'It...well..it was just..we were having fun.' the tall boy spoke first, his body shaking.

I had no intention in scolding them as I was more concern for the girl. I walked through the boys before they quickly ran off scared.

I bent down on my knees seeing the pigtailed girl look up at me with sky-blue eyes and a freckled nose. She was wearing a lilac t-shirt and a white skirt.

'I'll make sure they won't bother you again."

She rubbed her eyes of tears and sniffed.

'Where's my mummy?' She asked. I went with my gut instincts and held out my hand to her. 'Let's go find her, shall we?'

To my surprise, she gently took my hand and we began walking down the village.

'What's your name?' I asked.

'M..Mizuko..Shizuka.' She gave a small smile.

'Mizuko Shizuka...that's a lovely name... where can we find your mother,Mizuko?'

'Flower Shop!' Her mood began to change happily with excitement.

Indeed we had a flower shop in Suna, as we struggled with growing them and the only flower that grew naturally were desert roses. I decided to make a deal with Konoha on delivering flowers which they had agreed to. The villagers were delited with this idea as they were able to use the flowers for gravestones and special occasions.

In our view came the Flower shop, it was very small with the Suna symbol on the outdoor blind. The shop consisted of lilies,roses,irises and tulips.

'Mummy!' Mizuko ran ahead of me.

I quickened my pase to catch her up.

'Mizuko dear! Where have you been!' A young girl about my age with the same sky-blue eyes and freckled nose appeared from the window. She had blonde hair which was braided on each side and a blue headband underneath her bangs and white rose tucked behind her ear. She walked out of the shop wearing a blue dress with white cuffs and white fabric around her slender waist. Strangely, I felt uncomfortable as my cheeks became warm.

'Thank you Sir, so much! I apologize for Mizuko.' She bowed her head and kissed Mizuko's forehead.

' There is no need to apologize' I felt the urge to leave but it would be rude of me. '...are you the mother?'

She nodded. I was shocked. I was certain that she was at least 20. It was not my place to say so I kept my thoughts to myself and told myself not to intervene.

' The name's Sayuri. Sayuri Shizuka' She gently smiled, her voice soft as velvet. She took her white rose from behind her ear and handed it to me.

I did not know what to say so I just said: 'Thank you Miss Shizuka... I'll take my leave now.' I bowed. I looked back at Mizuko and turned around.

'Wait! I didn't get your name.' Sayuri said. My guess was she did not know I was the Kazekage but I felt no need to tell her that.

'Gaara.'

She smiled. 'Gaara...it was nice to meet you.

I turned around and walked off.

It was nice to meet you too. I kept that to myself.

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