A/N: Hey reviewers! You all should know that this story is nearing its end…and this is NOT the final chapter! I don't really have anything else, except thank you for reviewing again (Luna Forest, EvoAngel, Hiko-chan, and Kelsey!)
Now onto the chapter!
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The shock that ran through Sunome's body, thrust Kita back in and Sunome out. There Gaara slumped, his wrists hanging by the chains. His face was slightly bruised and he looked unconscious. Slowly moving closer, she saw crusted blood on his clothes. Gulping, she feared that her rescue was too late and that Gaara was dead. Luckily, she saw the slight movement of his head, a twitch. Sighing, a breath of relief, she kneeled down in front of him. He made no motion to move and Sunome thought perhaps it was because he was too weak to. Rubbing her hands together, she held her breath. She wasn't prefect at healing, but she had practiced weekly. She knew she could heal the cuts, like she did with Temari, but it was the bruises she had problems with. Closing all the cuts, she put her hands over Gaara face. As she stared at him, she realized that even with the small bruises, Gaara looked so peaceful. Realizing her first task, she breathed in and out, and then concentrated her chakra on his face.
After what seemed like hours, Gaara's face was finally perfect. Sunome smiled at herself, proud that she had healed him. But as she looked at Gaara's peaceful face, she also noticed his hanging wrists. Standing back up, she grabbed both sides of the chain and pulled. The chain broke so easily that Sunome had to take a step back. Curious, she remembered the markings on the paper. The chains were easy to break because there was no reason to make it unbreakable if the prisoner had little chakra. After she broke the second chain, she sat back down in front of Gaara. Since his eyes were still closed, Sunome decided to give some of her own chakra to him. Rubbing her hands again, she was about to place them against her chest, when his eyes opened.
Excited, she started to talk when he pushed her away from him. She fell back, stunned at his action. Ignoring her, he stood and then walked…not even acknowledging her presence. Angry, she stood in front of him.
"Gaara! What the hell is wrong with you!" she yelled.
As he neared her, she instantly felt the burning hatred. His eyes were clouded with excitement and revenge, as Sunome spread her hands.
"You can't go out there. We've got to get Temari…and we have to think! Don't let your anger control you!" Sunome pleaded.
However, her words were useless as she was slapped in the face. The impact was so hard that Sunome hit against the wall. Blood coughed out as she hit the cemented wall. Quickly wiping the blood off, she ran back to him. She remembered last time that his hug had brought her back; perhaps she could do the same thing this time. Running to the front, she turned around and hugged him. His feet stopped and Sunome smiled knowing he was back. Unfortunately, she felt fingers wrap around her neck. Before she knew it, she was she was on the tips of her toes, trying to breathe. Choking, she stared at Gaara's outraged look.
"Gaara…Ga-Gaara…" Sunome whispered, as she tried to pry his hand off her neck.
Looking around, she saw sand slowly edging closer to Gaara. Thinking pain would bring him back, she tried kick him in the stomach. But Gaara's other hand caught her foot. 'Damn' Sunome thought. Getting angry, she didn't want to release Kita again…even if it meant death, so she tried staying in control. Thinking of only one thing to save her life, she scratched him. Reacting, Gaara threw her back and Sunome hit against the wall again. More blood spat out, but Sunome was persistent. As she sat against the wall, she smiled. Wiping the blood off her mouth again, she ran to Gaara again as he walked out of the cell. Running around him, she ran closer and then jumped. Her lips connected with Gaara's as she rested her hands on his shoulders.
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Gaara snapped his head back. Seeing Sunome's dazed look, he caught her before she fell to the ground.
As she smiled weakly, he asked, "What happened?"
She only chuckled, as she stood back up. Searching her face, he saw slight red marks and blood on the side of her lips. He then tasted her blood on his own lips, surprised that he wasn't excited. 'Did I do that?' Gaara asked himself. He knew his anger wasn't always easy to control, but this time, it had gone to far. Growing slightly angry, his only thought rested on the Kazekage, Damasu. Resuming his emotionless mask, he knew he first had to find his gourd. Then he would deal with Damasu.
While Gaara was thinking his own thoughts, Sunome had finally snapped out of her dazed look, and was now excited.
"Gaara! I'm so glad you're okay…what happened to you?" she asked, cocking her head.
Gaara looked away. "Nothing."
Giving a shy smile, she said, "Fine…I won't press it…for now. But we have to find Temari right now. She could be in a worse situation than you were!"
Gaara, on the other hand, doubted that Temari was even in the village, but he was unsure and decided not to argue. Crossing his arm, he said nothing and started to walk out of the cell.
Sunome, deciding that Gaara was agreeing with her, also walked. Edging closer, she slowly raised her hand near Gaara's. When she was centimeters away, she gave another shy smile. Unfortunately, the sand had returned and blocked her hand from touching his. Sad, she was about to let her arm fall, when the sand fell and circled Gaara and Sunome. Taking a hint, she grabbed his arm, almost hugging it. Surprised, Gaara widened his eyes, but later returned to his masked face. As both of them walked out of the cell, Sunome felt her smile spread across her slightly beaten face.
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A/N: I hope you guys all liked that chapter…I was going to make this the last chapter…but decided against it (Not end it like this…I was going to put the 'ending' there…). So, I hope you all look forward to the next not-last chapter!
