I struggled with doing this chapter for a number of reasons: You'll see what I mean after you read… I'm re-writing this story for those who don't know and I felt I should add the flare! :p Let me know if you hate it! I went with some of the original plot line in here (Kazekage missing= dead :[ )
Gaara held Sakura until they arrived back in Suna; when they arrived at the village gates they were admitted swiftly and Sakura was taken to the nearest hospital.
Seeing at the pinkette didn't have a heartbeat, the physicians attending to her were edgy and their healing remedies were limited. In growing irritation, Gaara flipped over two carts and broke a doctor's nose.
Returning to the Subaku compound Gaara placed Sakura into his room and was swiftly taken away by business. His father was missing and the role of Kazekage needed to be filled.
When Sakura woke, the sun had set and it was cold. Shivering violently Sakura grabbed a comforter folded up at the end of the bed and wrapped it tightly around her shoulders.
It smelled like Gaara, but it was oddly stale.
Looking around, Sakura realized she was in Gaara's room in their Suna compound.
Staggering to the mirror nailed to the back of his door, Sakura studied her appearance. Both of her eyes were badly bruised and her hair had grown from shoulder length to her lower back; new subtle colors weaved in and out, now there were deep reds and dark oranges.
Sighing, Sakura flipped her hair over her shoulder. Stumbling on unused legs Sakura fell into the hall way. Where's Naruto? I remember leaving him in that… tree. Sakura gasped and sent out her chakra; Naruto's familiar chakra flickered faintly from the backyard.
Running to the door, Sakura threw it open and looked around. Naruto stood in the far back, kunai and senbon were scattered around his feet, two targets stood at a distance and he was sweating and grunting in frustration.
Taking a break from the target practice, Naruto sat down and wiped the sweat from his brow. Focusing intently Naruto formed hand signals and clones popped up around him. Sakura sensed his chakra flicker violently; he began to sway.
Sakura stumbled forward and onto her knees behind him, pulling him to her Sakura ran her fingers through his hair; it was long… too long. "Naruto; dear." Naruto gasped and turned around, he looked wrong; the baby fat on his face seemed to have nearly disappeared.
"K-Kaa-san? You're awake?" Naruto began to tear up and he threw himself into her arms; he was taller now, by a lot. His little shoulders were broader and he looked… wrong.
Pushing him away, Sakura backed up slowly. Her hair caught under her hands and she fell backwards.
"What is going on?" Sakura stood on her shaky legs and looked down at the weeping... man. "It's been… so long. Gaara-kun almost gave up!" Sakura's heart sped up at the thought of Gaara.
Sakura fell to her knees. She was oddly weak. "Naruto! Tell me what's going on!" Naruto looked up and stood, he was taller than Sakura now. Naruto hugged her tightly and buried his face in her neck. Sakura ran her hands through his golden mane, sensing he needed the comfort.
Naruto picked her up and carried her over to the sitting area in the patio. Setting her down Naruto crawled onto the bench next to her and set his head in her lap. Placing on hand on her cheek, Naruto studied her carefully.
"Naruto, please." Sakura whispered, placing her hand over his.
Naruto gulped and looked away, the tears beading up in the corners of his eyes. "You've been… in a coma."
Sakura narrowed her eyes and her heart rate quickened. "How long?" she asked, making him look into her eyes. "Eight years."
Sakura gasped and her shoulders sagged under the weight of the news. Naruto sat up and put his arm around her shoulder. Sakura leaned into his warmth and tried coming to terms with everything.
Naruto stiffened suddenly and stood quickly, picking Sakura up into his muscular arms. "Gaara will want you." He said briskly. Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck in a daze. I'm dreaming.
Naruto ran swiftly through the village; atop roofs and over lamp posts. The Kazekage tower loomed over the horizon. Dazed and in shock; Sakura let Naruto carry her without protest into the halls of the tower and through lines of security and gawkers.
Setting Sakura on her unstable legs beside an impressive set of double doors, Naruto faced the doors and knocked three times.
A grunt from within was all the affirmation he needed, scooping Sakura into his arms Naruto entered the office.
Gaara looked old and haggard, his hair had grown an impossible length and the lining around his eyes were darker than ever before. When he looked up from the paperwork on his desk he froze.
"Gaara." Sakura croaked, fighting to get him in her arms again. Gaara stood when Naruto set Sakura down. Sakura stumbled to his desk and reached across, brushing his robed with her emaciated fingertips.
Gaara grabbed her hand in his own and he walked slowly around the desk, not taking his eyes from her. Studying her fingers as he stood in front of her; Gaara's face seemed to lighten and he pulled Sakura roughly into his arms.
Sakura snaked her too-thin arms around his neck and held on for dear life. Gaara held her tightly for what seemed like a lifetime and pulled away; pulling her face to his Gaara captured her mouth in a kiss that swept the weakness out of her body.
Pulling him closer with her weak arms Sakura began to cry. "I love you, I love you, I love you." she repeated, her voice raw with dis-use. Gaara held her heart shaped face in his too-real hands. "Baby." He called softly; crushing her against him Gaara began to sob.
Naruto walked closer and ran his calloused fingers through her beautiful hair. Gaara grabbed his arm in a brotherly way and pulled him closer to Sakura.
A happy ending of sorts: Review
I'm going to write more but… it's 2 in the morning and I don't want to ruin any information.