A/N: Herro againn. ;D I hope this chapter is the one that actually makes you want to continue, seeing as how he is in Suna noww. c: Enjoy! Reviews preassseeee.

Chapter 2.

"Rock Lee." You heard as the 5th walked up to you, slowly with poise. "Y-Yes, Hokage-sama?" You replied sheepishly, rumors of her beauty really defined her. "I want you to protect this man. The Kazekage is an essential part of our peace treaty with Suna. Please carry out this mission and do not fail. I'm counting on you." She stated, putting her hand on your shoulder. "Hai!" You replied awkwardly, a tint of red on your cheeks.

After, you jumped onto a tree's branch and turned to face the 5th. Saluting her, she simultaneously motioned you off. You nodded quickly and left.

About ten hours passed and you were completely beat. Though you had gone the whole ten hours without stopping, you would arrive almost a day earlier if you kept up your pace up.

Stopping in a forest-like spot on your way, you hoped you would actually live out the night. The seasons were changing and it was getting colder each night.

Soon, in the morning, you gathered your belongings and was on your way again. You had traveled for about 3 days so far, with sleeping and jumping through meals to get there early.

Now, your trip was nearly finished, as the Suna gates grew bigger as you drew near. You sighed. All right…I can do this. You thought as you landed before the giant gates to Suna.

Someone called down to you. "Hey, you there…what is your mission?" A man shouted. "O-Oh! I'm here one business from the Village hidden in the Leaves! My name is Rock Lee!" You wailed back up to them. "Yes! We've been expecting you." The man said and signaled the others to open the doors to the city. "Right then…" You mumbled to yourself and sighed, shifting your luggage as you walking into the village of Suna.

Stumbling on piles of sand as you walked to the capital building, you recognized some familiar faces. Like that Kankuro guy who should've fought against Shino, but had to withdrawal. He gave you a look of surprise, as in he probably had no idea why you were there. But he waved anyway, as did you.

As you came to the capital building, you went through the lobby and asked one of the clerks where the Kazekage's room was. She said that you weren't allowed there and that you needed an appointment.

"M-My name is Rock Lee. I'm from the Leaf Village, Konoha and I'm supposed to protect the Kazekage from—" You babbled as the clerk quickly reached out and covered your mouth. You muffled a whine as she looked around the lobby.

She lightly lifted her hand and placed her index finger over her mouth, signaling you to be quiet. You were confused at her statement.

"Um. I'm confused—"

"Please. Don't talk about that with civilians around. Its kind of secret." She intervened. "Sorry." You whispered as she lifted her hand from your mouth. "Its fine. The room you're looking for is just down the hall, room 207."

You nodded quickly, turning down the hall and stopped before the Kazekage's room. Oh god, you thought hesitantly, not wanting to enter the door in front of you.

Gliding your fingers across the doorknob, you twist it slightly and push the door open, sighing as you did so.

"Oh."

Looking up at the Kazekage, he was much more handsome now. He didn't look at all like the short, angst-filled sand ninja like he used to. He looked much calmer and kinder.

"You." He murmured to some surprise as to remembering the fight between the both of you. His eyes became wide.

"Um—Yes, I'm here on a mission from—"

"Your body seems to be healed well." He said politely, noticing the ease of your moving as to when you were fighting Kimimaro, the last time you saw Gaara.

"Hai. I'm doing much better actually," you replied, offering a small smile, rubbing the back patch of your hair.

There was a brief moment of silence.

"About the mission—" The Kazekage started.

"Right. Have you heard of the Akatsuki?" You questioned, pulling out a letter signed by the Hokage about the secrecy of your mission and its importance. As he read it over, his eyes seemed to widen.

"You're here—to protect me?" The Kazekage seemed confused.

"Hai. I am, sir." You returned sheepishly.

He turned away and folded the note as it was, tossing it to the ground in front of you. "There must be some mistake. You can't protect me."

"What?" You shout in disbelief of his word choice. "Why can't I?" Your uncontrollable anger was starting to bleed through the soft, shyer self that you pursued so often.

"I won't allow someone with lesser skills than I to protect me. Think about it, and it doesn't even make sense." The Kazekage scorched, giving you a dark glare. You flinched backward slightly, hoping he wouldn't notice.

You tried to hold your anger at a calm level, to avoid punishment by Suna, yet this man just boiled your blood on contact. Boldly walking over to him, you grab the collar of his robes and pull him upward, you being taller than he still after all these years.

"I don't care who you think you are, but I am not going to let you insult me like that when I'm one of the best ninja in my village! And you should feel grateful that someone actually cares enough about you to come and protect you!" You shout in his face, fury in your eyes as his eyes grew wider and wider, the sea green shining brightly. He was very surprised at your speech.

"I'd say that anyone coming to protect you would be better than living your whole life being unhappy and alone…no one deserves that! No one Gaara!" You shook him slightly as your grasp lightened suddenly, releasing him and coving your mouth as you realize what you just said and how you defiled his name from your lips.

Backing away slowly, you bow intensively. "I am sorry, Kazekage! I don't know what has come over me. I beg your forgiveness."

"Its—Its alright. Stand up." Gaara said, kindness in his tone as you stood up straight to look at a smile plastered on his lips. "I'll allow you to protect me." He wrapped an arm around his other and turned around to face out the window, showing off the entire village. "You're kind." He said lightly, turning back around as you keep a blank stare in awe.

"Thank you, for bringing me something I have never had."