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Chapter 11: Destination, Arrived

The air around the travelers had become heavy, mostly in part to what happened that day when Saiyu practically proclaimed Selene her ruler. Kankurou was still confused as to why Gaara had kept his distance from Selene and her him. When they reached the border, the two began to speak to each other using titles…Gaara became Lord Kazekage and Selene became Hime-sama. The sudden change puzzled Kankurou deeply. Even as she nursed Kankurou's wounds after getting pounded by Gaara, Saiyu was quiet about the ordeal. Something happened between Gaara and Selene…He was going to find out what, one way or another.

At the border, Saiyu donned her White Ninja robes and for good reason. The desert sun was harsh to those who weren't used to it. As they entered the desert, Saiyu and Selene stared in wondered.

"This…is amazing!" Shining awe developed in Selene's eyes as she touched the hot grains of sand at her feet.

"Indeed…" Saiyu breathed out.

The trek was a bit rough because both women had never been in a desert environment before. Both were tired and groggy when the Suna gates came into view. As they entered Suna, ninja came forward to greet them, or rather the Kazekage. The two ninja's eyes had set themselves on the two in white, a light blush staining their cheeks as their eyes befell Selene. Kankurou was afraid of this…In fact, they were not the only ones staring…Towns people had stopped and stared at the two in white, mostly from curiosity.

"These are honored guests." Gaara told the two ninja. "Take them to rest."

As Selene and Saiyu were escorted away Gaara disappeared into his sand, leaving Kankurou alone. He took in the desert air, grinned.

"Home sweet home!"

Exhaustion had claimed Selene for well over a day. She woke upon a bed over the covers. She remembered being escorted to a room then…nothing.

Whatever the case she was here, in a desert nation. Her room's small window allowed her to gaze at a little of the world she entered… It certainly didn't resemble Clow Country from the Tsubasa stories but it was still rather amazing. It was vast like Konoha but the houses appeared to be made of sand or clay. She couldn't wait to explore this village's vast surroundings.

However, her curiosity would have to be put on hold. Before reaching the border, her mother contacted her through the crystals…She needed to speak to the Suna council. Selene had already decided to become the envoy of her great land once more, to distance herself from the pain that was still buried within her heart. Once she explored this land, she planned to leave and never return.

So much for a joyous, uneventful trip…

A knock and she put on the royal mask she was required to wear as an envoy.

"Yes?"

Saiyu's voice came from the other side.

"The council is waiting for you, my queen."

A pause from Selene.

"Will the Kazekage be there?"

"Yes, my queen."

Selene rose from her bed.

"I'll be but a moment…And please, Saiyu…I am the Hanyano…not your queen." She wasn't about to go to them in these sweaty clothes. She needed to represent her country. She also needed to prepare herself for her heart was still in deep pain. She could not let this land's elders know her sadness, thus she buried it within though no matter how deep the pain was still there, ever throbbing within her heart.

It is called heartbreak, my queen. Saiyu had once told her. It will fade with time and patience.

Why did Selene not believe her?

A change of clothing and she was out the door. Saiyu, dressed in her full White Ninja attire, was there, waiting for her with the red box containing the communication crystals. Selene understood completely…this meeting was for a Kage…not a princess…

An escort took them to the tower which stood on the edge of the land. Selene stared at the tall structure for a moment before walking in. Taking a deep breath, she stared straight ahead

"Saiyu…Come…" She became the princess of her lands…the envoy…the Hanyano. "We cannot leave them waiting…"

Next Time: New Meetings