This is a Gaara and Naruto fanfiction written simply because I love them. If you do not like this pairing do not read. The rating is for the language and mild suggestive themes. I'm writing this straight off the top of my head and there is no plan for it at all. If the idea of the story grows on me it could turn into something more. I'm not even writing anything down on paper so here goes nothing.

Disclaimer: The only thing I own concerning these characters is my love for them.

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Eighteen-year-old Gaara looked up at the setting sun and decided it was time for him to return to his living quarters. He replaced the cork on his gourd of sand and strapped it onto his back once more.

When he arrived from his training grounds, he was instantly met by his siblings.

"Why are you here?" Gaara asked. "More reports from the office?"

"No..." Temari said hesitantly. " I think you should come inside first. I'll make you some chai."

"Yeah. You've been out training and it looks like something to drink could do you good." Kankuro agreed.

"Whatever it is," Gaara replied calmly, " Tell me now before I lose my patience."

"Gaara, do you remember that blonde kid from the Village Hidden in the Leaves... Naruto Uzumaki?"

Gaara definitely remembered him, they hadn't seen each other in months but he was in love with him. " Of course, I remember him. Did he finally make Hokage? I figured he would tell me in person for something like that."

"Not exactly, Gaara. Naruto was critically wounded in a battle with the Akatsuki. He's in the hospital and his condition seems to be at a standstill. He may not recover." Kankuro told him. "I'm sorry, Gaara."

Gaara was completely still, stunned. "Naruto...Temari, cancel all of my appointments for tomorrow and on up until further notice. I'm leaving for Konoha tonight."

"What?" Temari asked in disbelief. "You can't just neglect your duties and go flying off to the Leaf Village for some-" Gaara glared at her and she dipped her head. "Yes, Lord Kazekage."

Temari and Kankuro left and Gaara was alone.

Deep in thought, he entered his house to pack.When he came out with his small bag, there was a knock on the door.

A sand ninja stood on the other side. " I have come to escort you to Konoha, Lord Kazekage. Order of Temari."

"Was it an order of mine?" Gaara questioned the ninja with a glare.

"Well...no, Lord Kazekage, but-"

"Then it is unnecessary. Dismissed." Gaara declared.

"Yes, Lord Kazekage." The ninja ran off.

Gaara traveled off in the direction of Konoha and as he looked at the star-filled sky he could see Naruto's face among the constellations. "Naruto... Please live. Stay alive for me."

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That was the end of chapter one. There may be a couple more but it won't be a long story. Arigatou and sayounara.