Ch 3

Full Moon, Falling Star

Kankuro looked back at Ai and smiled. The desert Sand surrounded her gently and the image made it breath-taking. Night was falling, and ending the 2-day journey of their walk. "We should find an oasis to camp at. Just for the night…" Kankuro explained, once she caught up. She nodded and followed Kankuro until they got to an oasis.

She looked up at the sky and smiled. It was a full moon tonight. She giggled, and rolled out her sleeping bag. "Uh…We only have sake left to drink…Damn Naruto got the items wrong…I asked for Soda-flavor Water…not Sake…"he growled, handing Ai a sake bottle. She took it gratefully and sipped it, not wanting to get drunk. "So…you're 14, right?" he asked and Ai nodded. She was only a year younger than the puppet master.

He took a long sip of the sake and watched the stars. He looked over at Ai and smiled. "Ai-kun…."he whispered, leaning in to kiss her. Ai looked at him, her eyes widen. She backed off, and looked at Kankuro in fear.

In her mind, she was reliving the nightmare….

Kankuro snapped out of the drunk stage once he saw Ai's horrific face. "Ai…Ai!" He walked over to her, cradling her. She was lost in the memories. Terrified.

Kankuro sighed and tipped her face up, kissing her. "It's me…Kankuro…calm down…" he whispered gently. Ai looked at him, Kankuro…I-I…"she started, but cried. Kankuro held her close, and smiled at her. "You're not there anymore. I'm here…I promise, everything will be better…"he smiled, and tipped her face up to his. He kissed her again, and smiled once more. "You're beautiful…"he whispered. "A sad face doesn't suit you…"

He smiled and pressed her close to him, tugging at the blanket in his backpack and pulling it out. He slowly wrapped it around her and smiled.

"Kankuro…could you…kiss me again?" Ai blushed, looking at him. Kankuro happily obliged. He pressed his mouth on hers and opened it, licking her lips. Ai sighed and parted her mouth just a tad bit. Her smiled, and lowered her onto the ground with him. He smiled and pulled back. "I…I think I love you…please stay with me…"Kankuro said, holding her close.

Ai blinked. Love? Someone finally loved her? She fought back tears and hugged him. "Of course Kankuro. I love you as well…" she smiled at him and looked at the stars and gasped.

Shooting stars…

AI smiled and reached her hand out, wanting to catch one. Kankuro smiled and took that hand in his. "I've already got my wish…"Kankuro smiled and closed his eyes. AI watched him sleep and looked at the moon, carefully crawling out and watching the stars.

She closed her eyes and the image of a young man with pale skin and black hair came to her mind.

"You shall go no further…I will not fail for her life!"

Ai sighed and walked on, going to the water and looking at her reflection.

"How can he love me…there are surely other girls who find him attractive…" she splashed at her reflection. Didn't Hinata tell Kankuro anything? She was the daughter of a Sorcerer. The greatest in Konoha of all time!

And now, she was bestowed the power by the gods….

She returned next to Kankuro and looked at him, taking off his hat. "I love you Kankuro…"she whispered, and smiled. Soon, she fell into a deep sleep next to him.

A/N: I do not own Naruto! I own the sannin! Yipe! Anywho…if anyone wants to draw these guys together (Kankuro Ai), be my guest, but please show the pic to me! ;;;. Or if it's a team thing…

Kankuro: ….I hate Hinata's father…

Rose: Yes we know you do Kankuro…

Anywho, PLEASE READ NEXT CHAPTER COMING SOON!