Chapter 3!

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The Bijuu

#Flash Forward 3 years#

Kimiko stood by the door to the academy, waiting for Yasahiro to finish his final test. As she waited she looked out at the crowd of parents waiting for their children. They were all standing well away from her, not wanting to get to close. The looks they shot her made her very angry, and she almost walked away to get them to stop staring. A sigh forced its way passed her lips and she turned back to the door, leaning against the wall, and waiting.

After a short while children began to pour out of the academy. They ranged in ages from as young as seven, to as old as eleven. After the crowd began to disperse, parents having heard the child's pass or fail to the level of Shinobi. Kimiko didn't move, even when there was no one left. Eventually the door opened once more, and Yasahiro stepped out. A small grey-blue head guard was tied around his waist. Kimiko picked him up and gave him a hug.

"Ah, Hiro, I am so proud of you! I knew you would pass." She said, putting him back down and walking towards home. Hiro followed closely, a grin spread across his pale features.

"We should celebrate Hiro." Kimi said, pondering the thought.

"Will Kimi-san take me out for ramen?" The boy asked hopefully. Hiro cheered when she nodded. The two made their way to the ramen shop, sat down, and ordered a couple bowls of noodles with cooked fish. They ate their meals in silence, Kimiko thinking about her own induction into the ways of the Shinobi, Hiro thinking about how cool the head guard looked on him.

Eventually the two finished, and Kimi paid for their meal. They stood and made their way out of the ramen shop, heading back to the small building on the outskirts of the city they called home. When they reached the building, both stopped. Hiro inched behind his protector while Kimiko just stopped and stared.

Outside the door stood Gaara of Sunagakure. He waved, and Kimi started forward again, Hiro hanging to her sleeve and walking close behind. As the approached, Gaara spread his arms in a welcoming gesture, one that was meant to show Hiro he meant no harm.

"I came to congratulate you both on your achievements, and tell Yasahiro who his new sensei will be." He said in a loud voice so they could hear him clearly. When they were closer Gaara looked down at the boy.

"You did well Yasahiro, and I think it best to have you taught by my brother Kankuro. You are to meet him and your other two team mates at the south gate tomorrow morning." Hiro bowed slightly to his elder, his eyes reflecting his confusion. Hiro always felt scared in the presence of the Kazekage, but Gaara had never done anything to cause that fear. Kimiko once told him it was the initial reaction everyone had to Gaara, that the Kazekage's chakra level was enough to put anyone one edge. But now, Gaara no longer scared him for some reason. He put it off on getting used to the man's presence.

"Yasahiro, could you go inside? I need to talk with Kimiko." Gaara glanced at the mercenary, and Hiro nodded, skipping inside the house. Gaara motioned for Kimiko to follow him as he walked around to the side of the house. She did, and nearly walked into him as she turned the corner. His arms snaked around her and held her close as she tried to back up.

"What th-?" Was all she managed to squeak out before he pressed his lips to hers in a rough kiss. After a while he pulled back slightly.

"I told you years ago that you might regret being in my debt." Gaara said in a low voice, his eyes glowing in the light of the setting sun behind Kimiko.

"Kazekage-sama, what are you doing?" She whispered, her eyes wide with shock.

"I am calling in your debt." He said with a smirk. "You will do all that I ask of you, until I say your debt is paid. Understood?" Kimiko stared at him, still in shock. After a while her brain kicked in, and she started thinking clearly.

"Gaara you can't be serious!" She exclaimed, pushing at his chest to try and get away from him. He was strong though, and managed to hold her close.

"Oh, I am quite serious Kimi. You will do all that I ask of you. Understood?" He repeated, his arms drawing her closer still. Kimiko did not want to go back on her word, as it would put Hiro's dreams in jeopardy. After some consideration, she nodded, and Gaara leaned in to kiss her again. When he released her, she stepped back, and started walking towards her front door, but his call stopped her.

"Kimiko, I will come for a visit tomorrow after Yasahiro has left. Please wear that lovely black kimono with the green stitching. You know, the one that you wore when you first made your promise to me." He smirked, and watched her body tense. She nodded once more, then walked to the door, pulled it open, and went inside.

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Yeah, another shorter chapter. The last one though, I promise! All my other ones will be longer.

The next chapter will be full of lemony goodness! So if you are to young for that kind of reading, beware!

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