Kira: Finally, another chapter! What took you so long AyameKira?

AyameKira: Gomen! *bows head I've been so busy with school and….

*Kira whacks head with a paper fan and large bump appears on head

AyameKira: Gomenesai.

Gaara: Do you have to be that harsh?

Kira: Of course! *vein popping

Kira: Mattaku! Well, here's the disclaimer: AyameKira does not own Naruto

Kira

I slowly walk along the giant rock wall, looking for a way in. After walking for several minutes, I see a way in a few meters away. The wall began to slope down, creating a natural entrance.

I wonder what this village is like. I hope there's some water and food.

I drag myself up the slope for a few minutes before I see some shadows ahead. I inched closer and in fear of being spotted, I took shelter behind a large boulder. A few feet away, a young boy about my age is standing in front of a group of kids. The young boy had deep, autumn red hair pale, green eyes with dark, black circles surrounding them, and is wearing a tan-colored poncho-like cloak. The boy is holding a ball in his small hands and doesn't seem to know what to do with it. Then, he steps forward, holding the ball out and kids step back with fear in their eyes.

"Don't come closer, monster!" one of the kids spat.

Monster?

The boy lowers the ball and, suddenly his pale eyes grew wide, his face distorting with pain. His hands grip his head and a cry of pain escapes from him. The wind suddenly picks up, whipping the sand into the air. The harsh gusts even came to where I am, forcing me to squat down and hold my ground with the little strength I have left. I cover my face with my arm, but leave a little opening for me to see. The sand begins to gather around the boy, creating a wall of sand surrounding him. The boy outstretches his hand towards the kids and the sand shoots out in their direction. The children scream and try to get away from the fast-approaching sand. However, the sand wraps itself around a couple of kids' ankles and drags them towards the boy. A loud crunching sound was heard from one of the victims, a shriek of pain escaping from her throat. The captured kids plead for help from the other kids, however, the other children just watch, frozen in total terror and shock. The sand lashed out again when suddenly, a young man, perhaps in his early twenties, appears and shields the girl.

"Gaara-sama, stop it!" the man cries.

A look of recognition flashes across 'Gaara's' eyes and the young boy lowers his hands, causing the sands to settle as well. He blinks a couple of times, as if waking up from a dream, and his eyes grow wide with shock when he sees the man's blood. Gaara's hands start shaking and he stares at them with a terrified look. The young man seems relieved and turns his attention to the frightened children. They begin to bawl uncontrollably and the man tries to comfort them. After the children have calmed down, they thank him and walk away (and glare at Gaara as they pass by). The man then lets out a sigh and turns to face Gaara with a look of concern. Gaara is still shaking and seems to be muttering apologies over and over again under his breath. The man approaches Gaara, places his hands on Gaara's shoulders, says something that I am too far away to hear, and walks away after giving him a reassuring pat on the head.

I'm really, really, sorry I haven't been updating lately! I'm a junior this year and my classes and schedule are crazy! I'm still gonna try writing as much as I can and I'm sorry about this crappy ending but I promise that I'll try updating the next chapter earlier. Plz review and constructive criticism is greatly appreciated~ :D