Sakashi1217: Now, let's begin the adventure!

Kakashi: Hey! Naruto! Don't eat all of that yummy popcorn!

Sasuke: Yeah dobe! Save some for us!

Naruto: Hey, I'm not doing anything!

Sakashi1217: Then who's that? (turns a flashlight on) Gaara!

Gaara: (mouth full of popcorn) sorry! I can't help myself! This is really good popcorn! How did you do it?

Sakashi1217: Idiot! (sighs) Well, enjoy reading while I cook another batch of popcorn!

Sakura: Hey! Extra butter!

Kakashi: Mine's cheese!

Sasuke: Plain for me!

Sakashi1217: Hey! I'm not a cinema employee! (Sits between Kakashi and Sasuke with a bowl of steaming popcorn) Oh yeah! Start the movie!

Kakashi: Hey gimme some!

Sakura: (whispers to Sasuke) He really fell hard huh?

Sasuke: (whispers back) Yeah. I wonder what made him fall for……?

Gaara: Quiet!

Chapter 6: Destiny

Gaara is pleased (though he did not show it ). He flexed his fingers and let sand cradle his body. He felt power surge all over his body, refreshing it. But there is something wrong. He closed his eyes again then opened it. He stood rooted on the spot for it revealed another place. Somewhat a cave. Something was tugging on his shirt; he looked down and saw a pair of hands tugging on his sleeve, "What the!" He let sand cover the hands, which immediately withdrew their grasp. Gaara remembered what Kankuro had said, don't let any of the creatures you encounter take that away from you. Gaara sneered at the challenge, "This should be easy."

Sasuke and Kakashi finally reached their destination. The single door that stood in the middle of the desert. They know who lived in that place; Temari, Gaara's sister. They knocked on it once, and it creaked open. A hand ushered them in and closed the door behind them.

Sakura's party is nearing the desert. As they came closer, her heart began to pound very hard. Something's not right, she thought. She looked at Shizune, who nodded as if she understood clearly. Then at Jiraiya who did the same thing. They sprinted between trees faster for they smelled trouble approaching.

He ran towards that shining light for each time he blinked, the surroundings become different but the light still remained. Pouncing and letting his sand defend him from the prevailing attacks of his enemies. He is nearing the light when suddenly someone or something pushed him forward causing him to tumble forward through the light. He felt warmth and a refreshing wave of Chakra envelope him in a hug. Then came total darkness. He opened his eyes, saw Temari and Kankuro above him. Their faces shining with glee as they helped Gaara sit up. They smiled at him as he glowered at them, Temari proclaimed, "Well! Looks like everything is back to normal!" Kankuro did not agree, "No, it is not quite finished yet. You still have the necklace right? Have you wondered why it is a figure of a key? It opens a crystal pendant of a treasure box. We need to find that pendant in order for your memory to be restored permanently. But before that, we need to hide you; Kakashi and that Uchiha is back. Remember this; you need to take god care of that necklace! Don't let anyone take it away from you, on any circumstance. This is also the key to your memories. Now, hide behind that door (he pointed at a door), you will see that it leads outside. Don't worry, everytime it is opened, it will reveal another place. Now it is scheduled to lead outside today so go. We will take care of the ninjas of Konoha. Gaara nodded, "Thanks. Be careful." He ran towards the door and closed it with a snap.

Kakashi and Sasuke waited. They sat on the couch Temari showed them to. She came out of the room at last with Kankuro on her side. She told them, "We know you are looking for my brother but you will never find him here. I assure you with my word that you will not find him in this house or anywhere in this perimeter. We will gladly help with your search if you should promise us that you won't hurt him if however we shall find him anywhere." Kakashi stood up, "We thank you for your hospitality but we must be going. We have no time for chit-chats. We must be back before tomorrow's sunset. But we will assure you that Gaara will be safe once we recapture him again. Thanks again for your time." Kakashi nodded at them then they both opened the door and he and Sasuke left. Kankuro and Temari grinned. They both knew what the ninjas will do next.

Kakashi and Sasuke sprinted away from each other (no they're not sparring. They're searching for something). Sasuke on one side then Kakashi on the other. They knew that the kazekage is not far away from here yet….

Sakura's party came at last to the desert. She spotted something red moving across the sand. She turned to Shizune and Jiraiya, "Looks like its peaceful here for now. Why don't we rest? Stay here, I will check something out while you rest." Jiraiya looked up, "Maybe it's better if we come with you." Sakura flashed a smile, "No, it's okay Master Jiraiya. I won't be long." She jumped down from that tree they were resting on, then followed the red thing. She stopped in her tracks as she realized what (or who) that is. It's the kazekage, "You! You're Gaara, aren't you?" Gaara turned, "I am…" he stopped speaking. He knew that girl, she's the Sakura he saw when he was still in that foul cage. She is still as pretty as ever, but he maintained his stance, "You are that girl from Konoha. Why? Do you want to capture me too? I won't be easily caught. You best go now, before I change my mind on letting you go." He started to walk away. Sakura stopped him, "Don't worry I wont do that. I won't even tell my companions about you. It's not my mission anyway!" she finished off with a smile. After that, they went towards one another, then sat on the sand. They began talking to one another, their talk changed to friendship. Gaara froze, "Hey, what is friendship anyway if you're going to do it yourself in the end?" Sakura frowned a little, "Well, you really don't understand huh? Well, there's no point in this discussion if you don't know what a friend is! What do you think I am?" Gaara looked stunned, "Do you mean? I am your friend?" Sakura smiled, "Then what are you? An enemy? If you were my enemy then it's in your nature to kill me on the spot. I should've been dead for hours. So, do you want my friendship or not?" Gaara looked confused, "Well, I guess, there's no harm… sure. Now I will be your friend." Sakura smiled more widely and Gaara's heart pounced. He placed a hand on his chest to feel his heart thumping away. Sakura looked worried, "Hey. I have to leave you. My friends might think something's wrong then follow me here. They might see you so I have to leave. I promise that you and I will meet again." She ran away with a wave of her hand

The wheel of fate is now turning very fast….

End of chapter

Sakashi1217: Now, that's what I call a very nice movie… it's finished already? Hey, finished reading too?

Kakashi: That was really nice popcorn. Hey Iris, let's go out somewhere and take a batch of that popcorn. I have to let them taste that!

Sakashi1217: Maybe some other time… I still have to finish this story…

Sakura: Ouchie!

Sasuke: That surely will sink him down!

Gaara: Pitiful…

Kakashi: Shut it! Okay then, some other time?

Sakashi1217: Whatever. Just make sure it is not when I'm busy okay?

Naruto: Poor sensei… snubbed by his Iris-chan… at least Sakura-chan does not snub me that much.

Kakashi: Nonsense! I was just a bit late…

Sakashi1217: haha, very funny! Please shhh a little okay? Turn the volume down… this won't take long. I promise I will go with you once this chapter is finished.

Kakashi: I will wait then!

Naruto, Sakura, and Gaara together: SCORE!

Sakashi1217: Quiet! Okay! The next chapter is waiting!