Ch.4 Shukaku vs. Gaara
"Show us the shukaku or die!" the leader demanded holding a sword to Gaara's throat. Gaara pulled up his sand and pushed the enemy away as he stood. All the training he'd done to keep the shukaku under control would be wasted if he got carried away over Hinata being kidnapped.
On the other hand Naruto had delivered the young prince to Tsunade and quickly rushed out of the building to avoid Sakura but more importantly to find Neji. Surely he could help them.
Neji was training with Tenten, and Rock Lee when Naruto flew into him and knocked him to the ground. Neji glared at him as he stood up.
"What is it Naruto?" demanded Neji crossing his arms. He didn't have time for kids games, he had to become stronger than Hisashi.
"Hinata's in trouble!" yelled Naruto grabbing Neji by the arm and trying to drag him away. Neji came up next to him as they ran for the border.
"Why weren't you protecting her?" demanded Neji.
"I had to take the prince to the village and Gaara told me he could handle it, but I'm worried about his inner self." Explained Naruto.
"Don't worry I shall save my cousin, you handle the bad guys." Replied Neji as they saw twenty ninja, one thousand barrels and one Gaara.
"Byakugan" muttered Neji to his horror when he found his cousin bound and gagged inside one of the barrels.
Gaara was glad they were there and had taken out all the ninja with Naruto's help but a medical ninja threw a needle that landed in his neck. Gaara crouched down in severe pain.
"Uzumaki help me." Demanded Gaara as the Shukaku began to take control of his body. He had trained for months to control his demon but he couldn't stop the medicine forcing him to change.
"Gaara." Naruto tried to help him but nothing he did, stopped the transformation and half of Shukaku stood there laughing.
"Kill, kill, kill." Mocked Gaara as the rest of him began to disappear and then Hinata was freed by Neji. She looked to the monster before her. Gaara had transformed completely now and would surely kill them.
"I told you he was dangerous," Implied Neji.
"No, he is kind, caring, sweet and loving. You may think he's a monster but I think he's a hero." Stated Hinata walking straight up to the Shukaku.
"Hinata no!" yelled Neji about to go to her aid when Hinata embraced the Shukaku. Gaara's eyes open and his body returned to normal. When he opened them Hinata was firmly embracing him and crying.
"Gaara please Gaara come back." Cried Hinata as Gaara lifted her chin.
"Hinata." Whispered Gaara as they kissed right in front of Neji and Naruto.
"Hey Neji, looks like you might have a new inlaw." Joked Naruto. Neji walked up to Hinata. He bowed to Hinata and Gaara.
"Forgive me. I was wrong. Gaara really does love you and you love him. I will not interfere." Humbled Neji as he walked back into the village and Naruto followed behind.
Gaara looked to Hinata and took her hand in his. Gaara had never met anyone who could turn him back from the Shukaku and Hinata was that person. The one person who cared about him enough to risk her own life. Gaara struggled to find the right words.
"Hinata..." mumbled Gaara as he humbled at her feet. Knees on the ground just in front of the leaf village.
"Marry me." Asked Gaara kissing her hand gently.
Author's Note: Hi guys. Oh what will Hinata say? Will Naruto be in the wedding? Oh and how will both Gaara and Hinata respond to each other in the bedroom on their wedding night. Find out all the answers in Ch.5 A night to remember. Please review, I love constructive critism and comments.
