Chapter Two:

Past to the Present

Sakura and the group started to walk back after Naruto almost tired himself trying to land a hit on Leo but it was obvious that he couldn't so instead of giving up he kept going. As they walked down the street they stopped at a turn. Since they were talking to each other they didnt notice a certain person who stood there unable to believe what was there.

"I say we go eat some Ramen to celebrate!" Naruto said as he put his hand behind his head with a wide grin on his face. "No Naruto. I don't any celebration" Sakura said as crossed her arms. "AWWW But Sakura!" Naruto whined. The person who was unnoticed stood by the fence with his eyes on the pink haired girl. He had his arms crossed just listening he couldn't believe it was her he kept doubting until her heard that name that triggered so many thoughts. The same thoughts he tried to forget but he couldn't. Then he looked up to see the orange dressed ninja and a man yelling at each other and after a some more yelling they both ran off to leaving the girl behind. Without thinking he walked up behind her. Only to hear her sigh and say "So much for leader"

Sakura turned around to see a boy with red hair. She gave out a quick gasp but then then she looked at the boy better and noticed something. This boy looked like her friend. The same one she was forced to leave behind when she was younger. She stood quiet until she said lowly "Gaara?" The boy looked up her and slowly nodded. Sakura gave off a smile as she engulfed her friend in a hug. She was happy as Gaara's eyes softened and gave off the fainest smile. Sakura let go as she asked "Gaara, when did you" He answered lowly. "I just arrived from Suna" he said crossed his arms.

They both started to walk down the street while they both talked about what they done. Gaara on his side, made up things so his flower wouldn't get scared. They both sat down on a bench they talked a bit more. "So" Sakura finished up "I was able to to summon one after all" She laughed as pointed "see". Gaara looked ahead to see the shadow Sakura summoned earlier "The thing is" Gaara looked at her again "I don't know how to dismiss her" she gave out a nervous laugh as Gaara smiled. He forgotten how it felt to be with her again. Sakura was happy again. The two now teens stayed with each other until Gaara felt something lean on him. He looked to his side to see his flower leaning against his shoulder she had her eyes closed.

Gaara sat there as Sakura slept. Then the voice came along. 'Well what do you know? You found your precious flower' Gaara frowned 'A deal is a deal pup.' He felt his demon laugh and smile to himself as Gaara's eyes widen. It was a deal. He looked down at Sakura. Yes, it was the deal they made on the day Sakura died. In exchange for help healing Sakura by taking away the source of her death ,making her alive again, Gaara would have to give something in return of the demons choice and by judging his statement he choose his flower. He put his hand on his head as he tried his best to stay clam.


Sakura woke up to see her friend holding his head. "Gaara?" she asked him as she put her hand on his back "What's wrong are you okay?" Gaara let go and nodded. He stood up "I'll walk you back" Sakura smiled as she stood up and nodded. "Do you even remember where it is?" she asked jokingly. "I sorta do" Gaara said as Sakura walked beside him. "Well then let's see if you do" she said. They walked down the street as Sakura felt something grab ahold of her hand. Gaara grabbed Sakura's hand like when they were kids. The words of the demon kept echoing in his head. He tighten his grip he didn't want to give his flower. If he just found her. He stopped walking and felt Sakura do the same. "What's wrong Gaara?" he heard her ask. Gaara let go and turned towards her as quickly hugged her. Catching her off guard he whispered "I missed you." Sakura hugged him back "I missed you too Gaara". Gaara had many things in mind now. They talked about how they were both going to be in the Exams later on. He though how was going to be able to protect her while she was in danger and what would happen if they happen to face each other. He tighten his hug he didn't his flower to be in danger. He didn't want her being hurt by anyone. He looked up to see her shadow looking at them. They looked each other in the eyes. Then the shadow nodded as it walked past them. "Sakura?" Gaara asked as Sakura answered. "Do you still remember who you are to me?" He let go not letting go of her hand. "Your flower" she said as she smiled. Gaara nodded as his grip tighten.

"Well Gaara I have to go now" Sakura told him as it gave him a frown. "Hey don't be sad we can hang out tomorrow if you like" He nodded. Sakura started to walk away while looking back waving at him. Her shadow following her he waved back as he watched her walk away. Then he walked back to the place where he would be staying with his team. Upon entering the room the people inside went silent as he walked by them to his room. He didn't noticed it until now but it was night and moon was out. He made his way unto the roof above his room and looked into the sky. He turned towards the direction his flower was in. 'Hahaha. This is going to be fun' the voice said as it laughed.


Okay. Okay I know this chapter sucks and after waiting for a while too. I apologize for that. I'll do better next chapter because that's when all the good stuff starts happening. Anyways like before the more people ask for the next chapter the quicker it comes. Til then Bye-Bye