DISCLAMER!- Naruto or any other characters do not belong to me. Got it? ok. Enjoy
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Chapter 2- Black Out
Gaara opened his eyes and looked around to see the creamy colors of his neutral walls. He spread his fingers out where they lay and felt the soft, over washed fabric of his sheets under him. He lay silently for a moment to take it all in before sitting up. he was sticky and hot, still in his day clothes, and could definitely use a shower. He was almost startled as he heard the light shifting of someone else outside his door but relaxed, sensing the energetic chakra. It must be Naruto.
Gaara pushes himself out of bed and made his way across the room to his bathroom. He didn't bother to turn the lights on or shut the door, opting to see with the gentle pools of moon light that rained in through his open window. He could feel a slight breeze as he slid out of his clothes and turned on the water. It was refreshing and cooled his skin. As he stepped in the shower he felt soothed as if the water was rinsing away the imaginary blood from his dreams.
The Kazekage's shower didn't take him long and ended just him time for him to hear a whispered argument out in the hall. It ended as a light huff came from someone followed by a soft knock on his door.
Gaara slid on loose clothes quickly and walked over to open his door, drying his hair. "Yes? It's a bit late so it must be important."
Both of the boy's siblings stood at his door along with a very dirty sand covered Naruto but Kankuro was the first to speak.
"Tell the brat to get out of the hall way and go to bed."
Gaara smiled at the leaf ninja. "I see you arrived early..." He motioned all three into his room.
Naruto stepped forward with a grin. "Nice to see you Sandy. I was standing guard in case you woke up. You fell pretty hard early."
"Well I'm fine now," replied Gaara. "I must have just been tired earlier. I do believe you must be tired from your journey and seeing as I just said I've been tired you might as well be dismissed so that I may rest. We'll discuss the reasons why you are here later. Good-night Naruto."
Uzamaki stood for a second, a bit lost at the large amount of words that just came from Gaara. He was usually very scarce on words. But none the less, he nodded his head listened.
"Uh, alright. Tomorrow then." He nodded again then walked out with Temari and Kankuro following along behind him.
Gaara sat down in bed and stared out over the village. He was glad that someone was concerned about him. His siblings had shown a bit more care since the incident with Deidara but it was still something new to have someone outside of family looking out for you.
He sighed at the clock and brushed a few red bangs from his face. It was only 3 in the morning but hopefully he could make it through the night without sleep.
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In the morning, Gaara left early to return to the office he spent most of his time in. He was surprised to find Naruto already sitting inside to wait for him and gave a vague smile.
"Why are you here so early, Naruto-kun. I'd expect you to sleep late after such a trek."
The blonde boy just scratched the back of his head and grinned widely. He had, in fact, not slept at all after the encounter with Kankuro and Temari but instead waiting in Gaara's office. He was extremely anxious to find out what was bothering the other boy enough to ask help from the Fifth.
They both stood for a moment, staring a bit awkwardly until Gaara sighed. He took a seat behind his desk and looked across at his friend. If he had come all the way from the fire country he deserved to know.
"You see, I've been having these dreams," he paused for a moment, "They... keep me from resting...they... are continuous.. and remind me of horrible things I've done... things I never wanted to do... but somehow..." He stopped for a moment before continuing to describe his nightmares to Naruto.
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Things were black and cold. Where was he? Gaara forced himself to shift. but felt felt weight on top of him. White glossy eyes stared blankly in his direction.
Small fire lights flickered to life but their warm couldn't shake the chill of Gaara's skin freezing under the icy glare of the eyes their glowed in. Limp bodies hung in air, suspended impossibly still with nothing. Not even a sign of a noose.
The rolling laughter began again as Gaara pulled his legs in close, shoving away the body that had been covering him.
How did he get here and when had he left the office where Naruto was?
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"Gaara?" Naruto knelt next to the raccoon-eyed boy on the floor with shock on his face. "Gaara?! Wake up!" He shook the boy roughly before looking towards the door. There were guards on duty constantly. "Hey! We need help! The Kazekage is hurt!"
Naruto just stood wide eyed as he watched them carry Gaara off to the hospital, all the while the red haired boy laid still with color draining from his face.
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Author Notes-
Eh. this was suppose to be out Thursday of last week but I didn't get it posted before leaving town. But that's ok because I thought of a much better ending. Cliff hanger? xD