Late night fell upon Sunagakure, many home resting for the next day, some up and about just enjoying the peace and quiet, a few patrol shinobi walked through the village, the wind was even settled just a bit taking a rest. The stars shone bright in the sky casting over like a blanket, dancing to their own rhythm.

Gaara done with for the time being with his paperwork for the day made his way back home. His brother left before him, looking around his village enjoying the peace it offered him on this night. Though he could easily make it home, he choose the more scenic route home. Those who where still up greeted him respectfully, he greeted them back just the same.

Finally making it home, the lights where off. Everyone was asleep, opening the door walking into the dark room. No one up, making his way to the fridge where as always food was waiting for him by his ward, May. Looking he saw that Kankuro had taken his already, grabbing his knowing well how the young girl would be should he not take it. She already delivered twice to him food when he did not come home, and once when he did not take lunch.

To ease her he takes the food now, or would just come home quickly to get it and leave to go back home. It was plainly seen May valued greatly much family or something of that sort. He could see it, since she was not from here nor had her family. She must have had a tight bond and closeness with them, which she was projecting here in this house. If it made her comfortable, Gaara didn't mind at all. Though he was amazed at how she easily settled into the village, not fusing at all about her transition which he assumed would not have gone so well. At least have some grieving moments, but she integrated just fine. Though many, actually a lot of the village was still weary of her, something he could easily read on everyone's face. Many have tired to report small little things from her, small things that did not matter. The main one, May was always flying around and never walking, or how she would visit the hospital and help with those admitted there, another was she would walk to close to the outskirts of the village or how she would talk to Temari about such absurd things, from where she was from even trying to teach some of the children games from her 'village'. Which many called witchcraft, mockingly calling May a witch or foreigner, a name that was starting to weave its way through the village, something Gaara remembering telling others not to do. But it was anything really, many wanted Gaara to put more restrictions on her. Some saying she wasn't always with Temari, which he knew was not true, at first he was like his villagers skeptical using his Third Eye to watch her, but soon stopped.

Remembering how he looked into her eyes telling his brother that there was no way May was a threat to anyone or lied about what she said. He was right, she was not. Piecing together, nothing but a simple, easily fascinated, offbeat as Kankuro would say, gentle and sweet girl. No threat at all. Temari he could see has grown fond of May, even if she did not say it. The two he would hear would always go off for hours and come back. No one would know where they would go. He heard things such as the two of them training, and he should double check. Which he would not, trusting his sister, knowing she knew what she was doing. As for Kankuro, his brother kept his distance though greatly annoyed by the way she called him Mr. Other then that, he just tolerated her being here and let her do her thing.

Since no one really talked to her, the only really besides that one kind gesture from Ms. Sayuri's family from what May did for her. Was Kai, the medic ninja. Hearing word that she saved his son, Kaito at the Academy. Kai was pretty much the only who would talk to her, befriending her. May had a habit of visiting the young man at work, if he did not go on missions which was rare. Twice he was invited over with his son for dinner, with her and Temari. At least she had someone who was willing to talk to her, besides his sister.

Gaara himself never really talked with May, only thanking her those times she came to drop off food for him. The only time the two exchanged words, besides the first day. He did find out that she often wonder why there was minimal color or pretty much floral in the village even though she knew well why.

Shutting the door to the fridge, and after warming it up his food. Placing his food down on the table, going to turn on the light when it came on itself.

Surprised,"Mr. Gaara!"

Gaara was just as surprised as you. He was sure everyone was sleeping, there was no sound of movement of anyone up. Looking at you, dressed in your pajamas holding a half of stack of colored paper and a brown box. Smiling at him, he could see that you had come to the table to do something, and it had to do with what you where currently holding.

Placing the stack down, pulling out a chair and taking a seat across from him. Taking a one piece of paper he watches you work tediously with it. Folding the corners here and there, it didn't take you very long. In just a few seconds you had finished, opening the box, which he was able to get a good look at it there where other folded colored pieces of paper in there, shaped it seem like flowers and other shapes, maybe a star. Picking up another one, doing the samething.

Minding your own, Gaara began to eat his food. It silent between the two of you. This was the first time the two of you actually where in the same room together without others. Focused on eating, sensing that you must spend your time up at this hour. Gaara started speeding up his eating.

"My dad use to read to me, a lot."you say to him."It was always a book on flowers, when I first open my eyes that was first book he read to me. It was my first seeing actually color, well I have seen color but. I mean color, the world is so full of such lovely and beautiful colors that all coincide together. I remember him telling me and my sister...colors never fade. I guess that's why I gravitate towards flowers a great deal. Master Splinter would tell me, I can see color in anything no matter how dual or grayscale it may be. That's why my eyes are always wide and bright, he would say."Chuckling softly on what you just said."There are so many things, I have been told during my life alive. Is this world not amazing?"

Gaara looks up from his food at you, you kept your smile on even while you folded the paper without looking. Finishing it, with great ease. Placing it into the box, picking up the another piece of paper."..."Gaara kept eating.

Which didn't stop you from talking to him."Mr. Gaara, what is like being the Kazekage? From the information I have gathered from, Temari and my on observation, it surely requires a great deal of work. Yet you are so young, around my age or a year older."Your drops from its normal happy gentle tone to a more sorrowful and puzzled one."Do you not miss out on being able to enjoy your age?"Placing his eating utensil down, giving you his full attention. He could see you where perplexed."The traditions here, are strange. I shall not lie, and I do know it is not my place to speak of such matters. When Temari took me to the Academy, I was quiet stun on the age to which children learn to be shinobi. True my friends, back home learned a young age and do go on missions as well. So it fair to say, this place and my own have something in common. Yet...The children from my home, those that are normal, do not do such things. They enjoying their childhood. Playing games, laughing, the thought of death does not cross their mind at such a young age. Only joys and happiness are their desires."holding your hand out, was a crumble piece of paper, infusing your aura into it, he watches it levitate out the palm of your hand, it slowly started to take shape, blooming into a beautiful paper star like flower.

Gaara watched what you in a metaphoric way, the flower slowly spun around from your command for a few seconds it slowly descended down into the box. Picking up the lid, you close the box. Patting the top."Mr. Gaara..."your normal gentle happy innocent voice returns. Looking to him with a buoyant smile, standing up walking over to him, holding out your hand to him."I know you must be tired, would you though like to watch the stars for a bit with me? My sister and I would to it a lot."Without a thought, you grab hold of his arm, pulling on him softly and eagerly."We are only this age for so long, you must learn to enjoy being your age. A child or in our case a teenager."Tugging on him some more, getting him up from his seat. Gaara was surprised by your sudden request.

Standing up, you lift yourself off the ground a couple of inches, tugging on him to follow you. Pointing to the front door. Opening it up, taking him outside on the front step. Letting him go, your eyes look up at the little lights in the night sky. Brightly shinning, that reflected from your eyes. Looking to the content pink haired girl standing next to him, who was obviously more enthralled by the stars. Just a few seconds ago, he she was expression from herself about her feelings on the this world's way of tradition and system. Sadden by the change from her home, to simply return back to herself. Like a sudden change in season so fast. Coming to her understanding, her own simple understanding. Even if she did not like it.

He could see why his brother would say she was offbeat. Though it was more a mystery, feeling eyes on you. Turning to find Gaara looking at you, he was trying to mentally piece together some sort of puzzle. Not seeing his, feeling he was just still thinking about work. Gently and not offensively, you push his cheek to turn his face away from you and up at the sky.

"Mr. Gaara, you will miss out of this simple moment. If you do not pay attention, look."pointing to the sky, turning back to it. Having no choice Gaara looks at the sky, he's seen for his whole life."Is it not lovely? Ever wonder about why the stars dance in the night sky? They must have the wonderful beat, they shine so bright. My sister use to say, I was like a star...always bright no matter what...I believe everyone is like a star or a flower really."Slow you start to ascend upward towards the stars. Stopping yourself, Gaara on the ground looks at you. With your back to him, he couldn't see your doleful look from the words you spoke. But by the way you said it, he could guess.

Slowly you come and land right by him."Thank you again, Mr. Gaara for allowing me to stay here. It is very kind of you, you are kindhearted person."Placing a hand upon his shoulder.

Gaara looks at you."You're welcome."

Smiling at him. A silent laugh came from you, trying hard to cover your mouth, which didn't last, it soon erupted into genuine laughter, one that puzzled Gaara, and echoed all through out the village. Those who where still up heard it, those same dark and brown sets of eyes who where patrolling the village along with another pair of blue eyes over heard the laughter.

Curious they make their way over to it, angry to find, Gaara outside with you. Laughing. Though it was you who was laughing, not Gaara which they couldn't tell if he was enjoying it or not. Still, it angered them greatly, vexed with jealousy their venomous eyes bite you. Clenching their fist in hostility.

Slowly calming down from your laughter, giving the stars one last look. Wishing them goodnight, turning to Gaara bowing your head trying to conceal your yawn."I did not mean to laugh, in such an abrupt manner. It is just, Mr. Gaara you..."just thinking about it, made you silently laugh again, shaking your head refusing to say it."Never mind, have a good rest, and welcome home."Turning you head inside, to your room.

Gaara looks at the open door, offbeat you surely where. Feeling something in his hands, looking down surprised to find a yellow paper flower, one of your paper flowers. Surprised to find it, but more so as to how you manage to give it to him, without his notice. Looking at the object you left him. Remembering your recent laughing episode, which suddenly became contagious. The young Kazekage smiles to himself.

Using your arms to cover your face from the sand blown winds, following Temari the sun shinning down. Never had you expected so much sand today in the wind, or in this part of the village that Temari was taking you. Since you awoke up, she told you that she would take you to see Ebizo. The only last surviving of the Honored Siblings of the village. With his sister Chiyo, gone known as the village's best medic-ninja she was bond to have some of her techniques left behind, with brother. Which Temari knew could and would help you to progress in becoming medic-ninja, even though you had told Temari you knew well enough of the human body.

Still she felt being here you needed guide to help you with understand chakra more so you could be actually become an official medic ninja, finally making it to Ebizo's place, which was slightly on the outskirts of the down. Two large wooden doors stood at the entrance. Temari knocks a few times before going in. Following her inside, anything to get out of the storm.

Inside was huge, large even. How could one person live here, it seem to empty. Telling you to follow her, doing as she said the young woman makes her way to the center of the whole place. Calling and announcing herself to Ebizo addressing him respectfully.

Bowing to him, doing the same coming up to find an calm reserved elderly that is characterized by his heavy-lidded eyes that give him the appearance of actually having no eyes at all. He also has very long eyebrows that frame each side of his face. Along with a turban wrapped around his head, he wears the traditional Sunagakure outfit which consists of a dark coloured, loose fitting outfit with a poncho-like top. Sitting by a small water hole or man made pond. Deeply staring at the water, or the cushion that sat across from him.

His presence to you mixture of contentment yet lost. Feeling and hearing you and Temari he turns into the general direction of the two of you."I wasn't expecting any guest..."he tells Temari, when he notices you. His gaze focuses on you, smiling politely at him with a wave.

"Hello, Sensei Ebizo."you greet him."My name is May O'Neil, it is a pleasure to meet you."Looking around the room, landing back to him.

Ebizo kept his eyes on you."You are the newest addition to the village?"

"Yes."

"I see..."he turns to Temari."It's not every day, I receive such a joyous yet odd character."he says about you."What is it you want?"

"Honored Ebizo, May is training to become a medic ninja. Lady Chiyo, your sister was our most renown medic ninja, and I was wondering if May can obtain her knowledge, that she might have left."

Ebizo remained quiet, his eyes slide over to you. Then back to Temari, turning back to the water staring at it deeply. Temari waited, looking at his reflection hard."My Master, told me. When one stares hard at their reflection, they are searching for something."you come up from behind him, Ebizo."Or you might fall in."you lightly joke, smiling at the old man through your reflection.

Surprised by your appearance behind Ebizo. Temari looks at you scolding. About to chaste you, for your disrespectful action. If not for Ebizo to sigh long and hard, a wrinkle smirk appears.

"Such wise words, for someone so young."he tells you, lifting his eyes up looking at the seat across from him, where his sister use to sit."...What a perplexed young girl you are."He turns looking at you, straight into your eyes."My your eyes shine bright, like the sun. Never have I seen such a innocent and wondrous look, with raw determination before in someone or is it passion? And your voice, as soft as and soothing as silk. Sit child."

Doing as he said, you sit next to him. He kept his eyes on you, dismissing Temari so he could talk with you. Objecting to leave you, since she had to stay with you, she protest. But Ebizo did not budge, he tells her again, obliging with what he wanted, she leaves the two of you. All the way outside. Shutting the doors, not to far hidden in the shadows. A figure watches Temari leave without you, alarmed by this, they quickly leave to inform the Kazekage.

Temari waited, with what seemed like hours pacing back and forth. Wondering what it was that Ebizo wanted to talk with you about, but also weary afraid someone might find out you where not with her. She could only imagine. Sensing a presence, turning around she finds right behind her.

"Gaara!"

Gaara looks at his sister calmly, with a few ANBU ninjas behind him and Kankuro. Realizing you where not with her, she quickly tries to explain, only to be hushed by one of the ANBU, they turn to Gaara telling him what they saw. Pointing to the door, and that it was duty to follow through. Agreeing, Gaara tells Temari to stand aside, he sends two ANBU to open the door. Which they where more then willing to do so, Temari protesting only to be hold back by one of the ANBU.

The second the doors open, you come flying out yelling excitedly for Temari, clutching in your arms what Ebizo gave you. Who was following you, only to see you tied up. Like an criminal, and slammed hard on the sand. The ANBU threaten you stay still, a few drew their weapon. Telling you where under arrest, for not following the Kazekage's rule, staying with Temari.

You wanted to struggle but did not, instead you explain yourself to them, though when you caught sight of Temari. Who trying to get out, you forgot about yourself. Turning to Gaara."Please, let Temari go."you bow your head deeply."I should never left her side, it was my fault not her's. She is innocent, she truly wanted to stay, but I was so caught up. Temari should not go punished in anyway. I am sincerely sorry, Temari."you look to her, then turn back to Gaara. With a sincere begging look."Please...please Mr. Gaara. Do not reprimand Temari...for my own fault."

Temari stopped struggling, stun by your words. Looking to the Kazekage, who kept his eyes on you."Gaara..."she pleads.

All eyes turn to Gaara, even Kankuro who unsure of the action his brother was going to take with you. A pleading look came across his face. Even if he was trying to hide it.

Gaara opens his mouth, only to be cancelled out by Ebizo."My, my such a disrespectful way to treat...such a sweet girl. And look...my sister's work is tattered."

Everyone looks to find Ebizo walking out, they all greet him respectfully. The elderly man walks over to Gaara, greeting the young leader."Honored Ebizo."Gaara greets him.

The elderly man turns to you. Then back to Gaara."She is a joyous one, she hasn't done anything wrong besides give this old man some company. If that is a crime, then this village is not moving in the right direction."

Understanding his words and everything. Gaara nods his head, telling his men to release you. Though they where hesitant, they did not defy his orders. Cautiously and slowly they untie you, and let Temari go. Free from your binds, you quickly start to grab and pick up what you had in your hands before it flew everywhere. Apologizing to Ebizo, Temari hurries over to you. Kankuro sighs in relief that things turned around. He dismiss the men, who listen and take their leave.

Turning back to you, still picking up the papers, a few started to fly away, but he was able to get a few. Walking over to you and Temari who reached you, asking if you where alright, which you reassure her that you where.

"Here."Kankuro holds the paper for you. Temari snatches it from him, angrily.

Ebizo eases his way over to you, looking up at him apologetically."I-I am truly sorry...Sensei Ebizo..."your lip started to quiver. Dropping your eyes in disgrace. A hand reaches out to you, holding the rest of the papers. Looking to find Gaara, on his knee holding the papers."Mr. Gaara...thank you."you tell him, taking the papers from him. "I am truly sorry, for the usurp I caused and disobeying your rule. Again."

"May, you didn't do anything."Temari defends you.

Shaking your head no."I did, I broke a rule...this is not my home. It is disrespectful to break another person's rule. Thank you, kindly for defending me."turning to Gaara prepared to the responsibility."I am ready."

Sitting studiously, the others couldn't help but be stun by your sudden display. Gaara looks at you, not even blinking, standing up and extending a hand to you."You did nothing."he tells you, looking at him. He kept his hand out."So there's no need to apologize, I did not mean to make such a hesitate judgement upon you."Taking his hand, he helps you up."Honored Ebizo wouldn't do something, without a reason, and it seems there is a reason..."he looks at the papers in your possession."Lady Chiyo's notes...I see..."looking to you. Taking his hand back. Turning around he leaves.

Kankuro follows him, waving in a way bye to you, Temari and Ebizo. Watching for a second, you turn to Temari asking if she was alright."I'm fine."she tells you."So you have the notes, very good. Then we can really get started."

Smiling at her, nodding your head."Yes, I cannot wait to inform Mr. Kai. Shall we get started?"She nods her head, smiling. Ebizo looks at you deeply, smiling inside. His sister's legacy he knew was in good hands. Turning he looks in a different direction, higher up. In that direction, Gaara with Kankuro watch you with Temari thrilled over what you had.

Smirking to himself, Kankuro crosses his arms."Such an offbeat girl..."he looks to his younger brother, seeing the look on his serious yet confused face, Kankuro couldn't help but smirk to himself more.

"She is...isn't she."Gaara agrees.