I didn't know what to do. Is she an ally of the Pridelands or an enemy? Before I coukd react she spoke to me. "You're Gaara right? I've heard so much about you." I was in shock. How would she know about me if we never even met before? "How do you know my name?" "I live not too far from here and word spreads fast. Everyone seems to be afraid of you but I'm not."
She actually cares about me? No one really ever has before. I guess I can trust her. "Ok then. I'll trust you. I'm Gaara. Tell me your name." "My name's Lily. I live right in that mountain over there." "You do know that I have a demon inside me right? I could have already killed you by now yet you stay with me. Why is that?" "I want to help you control it. Please Gaara. " "Fine. I guess if you're helping me we became friends right?" "Definitely. See you tomorrow Gaara."
She seems so kind and compassionate. I gotta learn to control Shukaku soon so I don't accidentally kill her as well.
I started training with Sasuke and Sakura the next morning. "Sasuke kun, please can I be your mate?" "For the last time, No means no Sakura! Focus our training!" "Mind if I join?" "Oh hey Gaara. Not at all. " I started using my power. Oh right. You guys don't know about my power yet. The demon inside me is made of sand so I have the ability to control sand. It can also prevent me from getting injured. I released my sand at the two of them. Sasuke avoided it with ease which was no surprise. Sakura however, was too busy worrying about Sasuke to notice the sand coming straight for her. "I guess I went a bit overboard huh?" "I'll take care of Sakura. Gaara, I think you should go." I didn't mean to cause any harm. I can't help it. I sigh as I look at my reflection in the lake. "Why can't I be normal?" Its all I've ever asked myself but now I don't know anymore. I closed my eyes for one second out of frustration. The next thing I knew, I woke to the moon shining down on me and Lily laying beside me looking at the stars.
"Lily... What are you doing here?" Dhe just looked at me and smiled. "I watched you to make sure Shukaku wouldn't come out. I didn't mean to wake you." "You didn't wake me. I didn't know you knew about the demon coming out while I sleep." "I've heard all about you remember?" She rubbed her head into my mane and purred. I did the same in response. I never wanted this to end. We ran through the grass and chased each other under the moonlight until dawn. The Sun rose over the horizon. "I got to go Gaara. See you later." And with that, she was gone.
