The Phantom of the Desert

(I don't own anything from Naruto or The Phantom of the Opera)

10. The Phantom's Angel

Alone, again.

He was back at the very same spot where he created his mask… where he became friends with Hinata.

He closed his eyes. Staring at the night sky was a little painful.

"Hinata….."

He knew back in Konoha she was standing in the field in her nightgown dreaming of her angel while staring up at the sky.

And she was.

They both relived their moments together as they looked up at the darkness.

Gaara still couldn't believe what happened to him back in Konoha. If only he could go back…

"Someday… Hinata."

Back in Suna, Gaara went back to his "Hn" ways. But his siblings were close by his side in his time of sadness. He was thankful for that.

But he escaped from the village for awhile again.

Even though it was painful remembering the past, Hinata had promised to never forget him. He'll never forget her.

Never.

She was what he needed.

"She will always be mine… my angel…"

A source of strength spread throughout his body. He lifted himself up and smiled towards the sky.

"Hinata, I'll sing again just for you."

Hinata, I love you ...

Say you'll share with me, one love, one lifetime ...
say the word and I will follow you ...
Share each day with me ...
... each night ...
... each morning ...
You alone can make my song take flight -
it's over now, the music of the night ...

His voice echoed throughout the wind. It traveled to Konoha and reached a girl in a field.

"My angel… I love you."

They would never be alone.