C-chapter 15 people! –Hold sides- I've b-been laughing like a maniac a-all day!!!! I c-can't stop! Hahahahaahahahahaha!!!!
Gaara: I'm scared…
Anyway…-giggles- the side story won't becoming out for awhile, if at all. I'm thinking it over. Just wait peeps!!!
"Ok Lee," Said Shikamaru, "Now you need to act like Hinata, and not do all that youth stuff you like to do. Hinata is shy, remember?" he put his hands on hips, frowning. Lee was walking around in circles, his body transformed to look like Hinata. He seemed fascinated in looking like a girl, "oy Lee! You listening to me?"
Lee looked around at him and saluted, "yes, Shikamaru-kun!" he cried, his chest puffed out.
Shikamaru rubbed his temples angrily, "Lee…you can't be doing that kind of stuff around Gaara. You're supposed to be Hinata, yah know? Hyugga Hinata? Shy, timid, and always blushing?"
Lee was jogging in place, nodding while he did so, "yes Shikamaru-kun! Shy, timid and uh…nice to Gaara-kun!"
Shikamaru rolled his eyes, "Just go, and don't blow it! This is a vital part of our mission. If you see the real Hinata coming, be sure to get Gaara away from her, so he doesn't figure us out, got it?"
Lee was already running away to find Gaara.
Shikamaru sighed and crossed his arms over his chest, "Why do I have a very bad feeling about this?" he muttered, closing his amber colored eyes.
Lee wasn't stupid; in fact, he was a very bright and very powerful shinobi. The only problem was, he got to enthusiastic with his missions, especially when they had something to do with Gaara. The redhead and Lee were close friends, but Lee knew that Gaara would be pissed if he knew what Lee and Shikamaru were doing.
Shikamaru muttered under his breath, and reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small package, and pulled a cigarette out of it. He popped it in his mouth, and lit it. He breathed in, then out. "Kof Kof!" He covered his mouth, and sighed.
He hadn't smoked one of these in a long time. The last time he had down so, was when Asuma had died. He closed his eyes at the memory, and breathed out the smoke. He looked up, watching it fade away into nothingness.
Gaara sat on the lake shore, staring out at the gently rippling waters. The sun was about to set, and liquid gold spread across the lake, onto the shore. Gaara closed his bright eyes and took a deep breath of the clean lake air. He sighed.
It definitely was peaceful here. The sandy beaches reminded him of home, minus the lakes of course. He would have to tell Temari about this place. She loved beautiful places.
He wasn't a big fan of it personally, but…Suddenly the sand shifted and crawled through his fingers and swirled around him. He looked down at it with confusion marked clearly on his pale face.
He looked up to see where the sand was crawling to, and saw Hinata running up to him. He frowned slightly.
"Gaara-kun!" said Hinata, sitting down in the sand beside him, "I…I've been looking for you!" She blushed.
"…." Gaara blinked, "Since when have you called me, 'Gaara-kun'?" He asked, his sand hissing dangerously.
"Since now," She replied shrugging, "Besides, it's me! Your bride, Hinata-chan!" She smiled sweetly at him, her long hair flowing in the gentle breeze that passed through the trees.
"Do you like fruit?" Hinata asked suddenly.
Gaara looked at her, his eyes narrowed.
"I mean…" She reached into her bag and pulled out a brightly colored fruit. She ran her hand over it, smiling softly. "I tried one of these earlier, and it's simply delicious!" She shoved it in his face, "You just have to try it Gaara-kun!"
Gaara frowned, and pushed the fruit away from his face. He narrowed his eyes, "How do I know it's not poisoned?" he asked darkly.
"Oh don't be silly Gaara-kun!" She said laughing. She gave him a friendly nudge in the arm, "Why would I try to poison my beloved fiancé?" She winked, sticking her tongue out.
Gaara's frown turned into a deep grimace. Something is definitely up. He thought, looking away from Hinata, "I'm not hungry," he said quietly, closing his eyes.
Hinata huffed, "D-don't be ridiculous Gaara-kun! It's a really good fruit, and you have to eat it!" She held it out again.
He lifted his head, as if he was about to speak, but instead, turned to look at her, "WHY exactly do I have to eat it?" He muttered.
"Uh…" She looked stunned for a moment, before smiling brightly, "it's good for your soul!"
"…My soul…"
"That's right!"
Gaara stared at her, before standing up. He began to walk away, frowning to himself. He was mentally screaming about how strange Hinata was acting. He really really wanted to scream out loud.
"W-wait Gaara-kun!" Hinata stood, and followed him, still holding the fruit. She walked beside him, smiling.
"How long do you intend on following me?" he asked, frowning. This was seriously starting to get on his nerves.
"Until you eat the fruit!" She said sweetly.
He stopped, and turned to face her, "You said that fruit is good for your soul, correct?"
"Yup!"
He leaned in, looking her straight in the eye, "Well if you haven't noticed, my soul isn't the best there is, is it? No…it's probably the worst, right?" he looked away, and began to walk again.
Hinata shook her head and hurried after him, "N-no Gaara-kun! You don't have a bad soul, not at all! You're one of the nicest people I know!" she sped up her step to match his.
"Yeah…the nicest person you know maimed and killed hundreds of people, and almost murdered Rock Lee twice," He said darkly.
Hinata flinched, a frown forming across her face. She stepped out in front of him, "Lee doesn't hold a grudge against you for what you did to him! He in fact is glad you did it, because-,"
"Glad!?" Gaara snapped, his eyes sparking dangerously, "How would he be glad that I almost killed him in battle, and I almost killed him when he was wounded in the hospital!?" He walked around her, fuming
"You didn't let me finish, you thickhead!"
Gaara froze, and looked around at her in shock. No one had ever insulted him like that before. He'd never expect Hinata of all people to be the first to do so either.
"Lee was glad you injured him like that, because it gave him a chance to test out his own will power!" She growled, "You gave him the most difficult test of a shinobi, and he passed it wonderfully!"
Gaara stared at her for a moment, frowning. After a pause, he turned to face her fully, "yes…he did." He said quietly.
Hinata's face seemed to turn red, and she looked down at her feet. She looked up to see that Gaara had moved a step closer.
"I don't think you're in your right state of mind," he muttered, "You're not acting like yourself."
"Ah…right!" She fanned herself, smiling, "i-it must be this heat!"
"I don't think it is," He said quietly, "You've been to the sand village before on a mission with Neji. The heat never seemed to both you back then," He frowned.
"W-well…" She shuffled her feet nervously, "Must just be the condition of the place and everything!" She brushed her hair back from her face and sighed.
"Hm…" Gaara studied her with his cold green eyes, a slightly perplexed look on his face. It looked as though he was considering a very difficult decision, one that took lots of thinking through.
He turned his back on her and began to walk again. He raised his hand and gave a small flick. Hinata took this as permission to walk with him, and followed.
Tsunada looked up as a rapid knocking sounded at her door. "Come in," She said, taking a sip of the tea that Shizune had pored her. Urgent voices sounded from outside of the door, and a few people yelling. Tsunada and Shizune exchanged a glance.
"Bui…" Muttered Tonton.
The door opened, and Temari fell into the office, landing flat on her face. Kankuro fan in after her, and tripped over his fallen sister. Temari cursed and kicked him of her.
"What are you two doing?" Asked Tsunada, watching them curiously. She crossed her arms, frowning.
Temari stood, panting, "The head elder-sama had arrived," She gasped, "Along with the Mizukage-sama!"
Tsunada sat up in her seat.
"Move it brat…" Muttered a man in his mid forties, shoving Temari out of the way. His long black hair was tied into a ponytail, with streaks of gray running through it. His blue eyes shone with years of wisdom, "Ah, Hokage-sama," He said, looking at Tsunada.
"Mizukage-sama," said Tsunada, nodding curtly.
There was some angry muttering from Temari, which immediately stopped. Footsteps sounded, and came closer to the door. It sounded as if a third foot was added to the walk. No…it was a cane.
An old man, not old, he looked ancient! Maybe over one hundred or so. He had hunched way of walking, and long white hair. It was tied back to keep it out of his coal black eyes.
"Elder-sama!" Said Tsunada, standing. She walked around her desk and bowed respectfully to him, "it is an honor to have you in the hidden leaf village."
"An honor to be here, Tsunada-hime," He said in an old, raspy voice.
Kankuro couldn't help but wonder if there were any cobwebs under that guy's wrinkles. Temari nudged him and told him to stop staring. He looked at his feet, embarrassed.
"Well, shall we get down to business?" Asked the Mizukage, smirking. He glared over at Temari and Kankuro, "Without those annoying flies of course."
Temari was about to reply, but the elder beat her to it. "I'd like the Kazekage-sama's siblings to stay," he said quietly, "They are polite children, and are respected shinobi."
The Mizukage glared over at Temari, who smirked triumphantly.
They all took seats in front of Tsunada's desk, the Mizukage still glaring at the sand siblings. Tsunada sat down behind her desk.
"Fukeru-sama," She said, addressing the head elder, "If I might so ask, why are you attending Gaara-sama's wedding?" She frowned at the Mizukage, who had growled slightly.
"Well," said Fukeru, rubbing is balding head, "With all of these interesting rumors about the sand and leaf about to break into war, I had to see the wedding officially for myself, or else I wouldn't be able to believe it," he nodded to himself slowly.
"If I may, Elder-sama," said Temari, "But the sand and leaf are the greatest of allies."
"Tch," The Mizukage shook his head, "true allies are nothing but petty dreams, nothing real."
Temari narrowed her eyes.
"Akusui-sama," said Fukeru, "I truly believe that the sand and leaf are still allies, but this was arranged by all of the village leaders, not just me," he smiled gently at Temari, "Don't worry," he whispered to you, 'I'm on your side!"
Temari blushed and looked at her hands folded in her lap.
Akusui frowned, and crossed his arms.
"Currently," Said Tsunada, "Gaara and Hinata are out on a mission, but they should be returning tomorrow."
Fukeru nodded, smiling, "yes yes. I cannot wait until they do. That Gaara-sama was always such a polite young man," he stood and nodded at them, "have a good evening, Tsunada-hime."
"Yes sir."
He turned, and left the office, still smiling.
"Hey Tem," Whispered Kankuro, "is that old guy kind of senile?"
"Kankuro!" She snapped, whacking her brother upside the head.
Akusui stood and glared at the two of them, before looking at Tsunada, "I'd watch your little sand friends if I were you, Tsunada." He turned, and left the office as well.
"That guy's really friendly," Muttered Kankuro.
Temari whacked him on the head again, "Stop insulting our superiors you IDIOT!" She hissed.
"No Temari," said Tsunada, "Kankuro actually has a good point. The Mizukage had always been an odd one, and he has never really liked the sand village." She frowned, and looked out the window.Somehow...I feel as if the Mizukage will be a problem.
Gaara and Hinata sat together on top of a hill, watching as the sun began to set. The warm light spread gently over the two, making them both sigh at the same time.
Gaara frowned, and rested his hands on the soft grass, "So, why do you really want me to eat that fruit?" He asked, nodding at the fruit that Hinata still had in her hands.
"It just tastes good, and I thought if you ate it, it would cheer you up a bit," She said shrugging. She ran her fingers over the peach's soft skin, closing her silver eyes.
The redhead muttered something, and brushed his bangs away from his eyes. He stood, frowning, "Hinata…"
She stood as well, and looked up at him, "Gaara-kun?" She asked, cocking her head to one side, "What is it?"
His lips tightened, "The other night…" he muttered, "What was going through your mind when you…you know?" He looked at her.
Hinata blinked, "Uh…um…h-how much I care about you, that's it!" She said, nodding. She smiled sheepishly.
Gaara blinked, his green eyes reflecting the setting sun, "Hm…" He muttered. He got a deep look on his face, again lost in thought. He took a few steps closer, until he was right in front of her, "Hinata….I, well," He sighed, "I told you about my Uncle Yashamaru and all that, and about how I could never feel for anyone again, but…" He glanced at her, "Hinata, I just…I l—"
"Hey Gaara, I've been looking for you, and -,"
Gaara and Hinata looked around to see…Hinata running up to them. She slid to a halt, her eyes wide. She looked from Gaara, to Hinata, then back at Gaara, "Uh…."
Gaara blinked. He looked at the Hinata in front of him, and the Hinata that had just ran up to him. What the hell was happening!?
"Y-you imposter!" Said the first Hinata, her eyes just as wide. She walked up to the second Hinata and grabbed her arm, "You're trying to confuse Gaara-kun!"
"I…I think not," Said the second Hinata, tugging her arm out of the first Hinata's grasp, "You m-must be the imposter!"
Gaara stood there, staring from one Hinata to the other, totally and completely stunned.
"I think I would know if I was the real Hinata!" Said the first.
"S-so would I!" Replied the second, looking worried.
They argued back and fourth, and the first seemed to be winning. The second kept stammering and fumbling with her words. They walked around each other, trying to disprove that the other was the real Hinata. Soon, Gaara couldn't tell which the first Hinata was, and which was the second Hinata. He just watched them in shocked silence.
"Well if you're Hinata," said one of them, putting her hand son her hips, "Why did you come to talk to Gaara-kun just now, instead of earlier?" She smirked.
"I was looking for him!" Said the other, "Why are you bugging him? Gaara likes to be alone most of the time!"
One of them turned to snap at the other, and both tripped over a rock. They both fell towards the shocked Gaara, before his sand could defend him.
Gaara sat up, a pain shooting up the back of his head. He tried to talk, but couldn't. He opened his eyes to see one of the Hinata's had…had locked lips with him…
The other Hinata sat a few feet away, stunned. Her mouth was wide open, and she seemed at a loss for words.
Gaara stared straight at the Hinata that was kissing him. She had fallen at the same time as the other, but she had fallen on top of him, while the other fell to the wide.
Which was the real one?
BWHAHAHAHHAHAAHA!!!!!!! MEGGA CLIFF HANGER!!! Is it Lee, or Hinata who is kissing Gaara!? HAHA! I know, but can you figure it out?
Lee: That's disgusting!!
Hinata: o….m….g….
Gaara: -dies-
Hehe…until chapter 16, you must wait!!