The Golden-tailed Mermaid

by Darkriter7689

AU: Sasuke the Raven pirate is known as a scavenger of rare treasures. His reputation is infamous not only for his pirate ways, but also for his promiscuous nature. When King Orochimaru arranges with him to find the rare golden-tailed mermaid in exchange for his record to been cleaned, how can he refuse? What will he do when he also has to watch over a prince?SasuXGaa some GaaXSasu

10. Chapter 9

*AUTHOR'S NOTE!: So I am sure these are ignored lol anyway, my proofreader got swamped with work and well I made a promise to have this update before my mid terms. Um I hope I still have some fans left um...yeah erm there will be one GaaxSasu scene, because well it has become a part of the storyline. Umm...but yeah...um the other scenes are SasuxGaa...gotta admit lost some major confidence for a day or two because of this decision, but its back! Woot! I hope everyone enjoys, the grammar and stuff may not be good apologies for that. Umm the next update may not be for awhile I apologize in advance!

Gaara's POV

*Mid-afternoon*

I sighed and stared up at the cloudy sky. It looked as if it were going to rain again. After being housed here for nearly a month, I felt like a caged bird. I smirked. In that sense, it felt like home. I heard the sound someone approaching me. I turned glancing behind me and saw Itachi and Kisame walking towards me. I stood up from the lounge chair and walked to meet them.

Itachi smiled at me and Kisame had his usual wide grin. "What news did they send you?" I asked as we reached one another and stopped in unison. "Temari sent good remarks and hopes that at the close of this war you will be able to safely return to the throne. Kankuro simply sent his regards." He said and smiled.

I returned the smile and nodded. He is lying to me. My head lowered. Damn. This is unexpected. I did not believe that Iwaga would go against us in such a manner. They have remained out allies for so long, why would they see cause to lie to me? Could they possibly be in alliance with Orochimaru? I must not jump to conclusions yet.

However, it made no any sense. Pein would not go against Suna for empty reasons. If they were to join sides with Orochimaru then I need to leave. I should not have let my guard down and come into this accursed building.

I looked up at him and smiled brightly, "Well I suppose I will continue reside here until this war is over. I would like to reply to their messages, may I see them?" I asked. Itachi bit his lip and made a troubled expression.

"No…you see Pein requires that we get rid of any messages as to avoid any one getting a hold of anything private." He replied cleverly. My smile faded, "Ah…I see, well I would still like to send them a message. Will you show me to your messengers?" I asked.

Kisame snickered and started to walk away. We both watched him and he walked on a pathway of the courtyard and into one of the entrances into the building.

I looked at Itachi; he had a glare that followed Kisame. He slowly looked at me and his expression changed. "My apologies Gaara, but our messengers are on sick leave. Let me escort back to your quarters." He spoke and a fake smile formed on his lips.

Damn. I nodded and he reached out his hand to me. I turned my head and ignored his gesture. He turned walking in the same direction he came from and I followed behind him. I need to leave this place as soon as possible.

Sasuke's POV

*Early morning of the same day, prior to daybreak*

I had sent Aoba out into Iwaga's capital a few days ahead of myself. I wanted him to not only look for Gaara, but also scope out the council building and see if he could find any trace of Orochimaru's soldiers.

We lowered my small boat into the water near the port. I looked back at my crew, well collection of few faithful except Neji. Neji glared at me, while the others were patiently waiting for my orders.

"I am going ashore. I want you all to set sail to Sunaga, near the bottom of Iwaga." I spoke. Neji scoffed, "Why would we do that? We can simply await your return." He asked.

I smirked, "I am not sure if I will return. I have not seen my older sibling in many years and I am sure he will not greet me with loving embrace. If he does conspire with Orochimaru then I will see to it that they do not know of your whereabouts for too long." I explained and climbed over the rail placing my feet carefully on the rope ladder.

"If I am not there within a week's time, then Neji will decide what to next." I told them. They reluctantly nodded their heads. I nodded my head and slowly made my way down the rope ladder. I left my chest heavy with both fear and peace. An odd feeling to name, yet it is the current state of my mind I suppose.

I got into the boat and immediately began rowing towards the port. It wasn't a far distance, I would surely get there before the rise of the sun.

I made it to the port early enough to quickly throw some shillings to the tired harbormaster and keep walking without missing a step. The capital of Iwaga is so far inland it would take a few hours to get there by foot. I stopped. Time I do not have available.

I began searching for a merchant selling horses. I got to the edge of the port town and found a old merchant selling horses and mules. I approached him quickly not wanting to waste time, "I would like to buy your fastest horse." I spoke. He looked at me and nodded. He walked from behind his booth and pointed to a black stallion at the end of the group.

"He's a tame 'un he'll get yer a good distance from town ta town with a speed to rival that of the racing horses." He explained. I nodded, "How much?" I asked him. He scratched his head, pointed at me, and smiled, "Five hundred shillings." He replied.

"For fucks sake." I cursed and pulled out my bag. He coughed out a laugh, "Got ta make a livin' ya know!" He exclaimed and laughed. He walked back to behind his booth and began rummaging through some things.

"Apologies, but there is a fucking difference between making a living and stealing from people." I told him. He roared with laughter, "A sharp, forked tongue ye have!" He said. I reached out my hand and dropped the shillings onto his booth, ignoring his comment. He pulled out a long sheet of rolled paper.

"Be careful, snakes have those same types of tongues and their words have a deadly poison." He said and raised his right eyebrow. I met his eyes and saw that one of them had a white color to it. He is blind in one eye.

I took the rolled paper and opened it to see a map of Iwaga. I furrowed my brow confused. I looked back up at him. A grin formed on his wrinkled lips, "I know who you are…, and I know you will not make it far on the main roads. Take it and travel on your way safely, it will help on your journey as well as his." He spoke.

I felt a lump grow in my throat. I nodded and ran down to the horse he sold to me. I quickly climbed onto it. I glanced over the map looking for the path for me to take. The map was tattered and torn in several places. It was not only a map for to the capital, but also to Ningyo. I studied the path that I needed to take. I whistled and gently hit my foot against the side of the horse and he took off. I steered him in the direction I wanted to go in, but made no attempt to slow him.

Gaara's POV

I stared out the window as the sun began to set. Shukaku climbed onto the windowsill and stared up at me. I sighed. I still hadn't the slightest idea of how I would be able to escape without much notice. Shukaku purred and rubbed his head against my arm. He can tell I am anxious.

I could easily jump from this window, but there are guards keeping a close eye on everything that goes on around this building. I lowered my head and stared down at Shukaku, whose attention now focused on outside the window.

Suddenly he shrieked and jumped from the windowsill. I jumped out of shock and watched as he began running around in circles. I watched him for a moment longer, then looked out the window to see what could have caused him to behave in such a way.

My eyes grew wide as I saw Aoba soaring around the capital building courtyard. Sasuke. Sasuke is here! I felt my heart begin to race at the thought of being able to see Sasuke again. Aoba cawed, turned, and started to fly in my direction. I started to call out to him, but the sound of an arrow cutting through the air stopped me.

I watched as the arrow struck Aoba and he plummeted from the sky. Another arrow shot through the sky, but missed him. I watched as he disappeared into the trees inside the courtyard.

That is it. I cannot sit idle by twiddling my thumbs. I turned and ran to the door grabbing my satchel. I took out a blade and cut my thumb. I picked Shukaku up and drew an incantation on his forehead.

"I know this will consume a lot of our energy, but we need to leave now." I muttered to him. He cooed in reply. I stepped back from the door and lifted Shukaku up behind me. I threw him at the door, "Expand!" I shouted and suddenly Shukaku grew larger, bursting through the door, and continued to burst through several walls. I wanted my escape to be more quiet, but I cannot afford such a luxury knowing how close Sasuke could be.

I winced at the pain he felt. While the incantation I cast was useful if any harm befell on Shukaku then I would also feel significant amount pain. Shukaku returned to his normal size and ran to me. I picked him up and put him in my satchel. I took off running down the hall. With such significant damage, someone will notice soon if they did not already hear the sound.

Sasuke's POV

I arrived at the edge of the city and spotted a boy leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets. His face and clothes were filthy and tattered. I got off the horse and walked towards him. He glanced at me, but looked away as if to show his disinterest in me.

"Boy, do you want to make some shillings?" I asked. His eyes got wide, but they turned into a glare towards the ground. His lips curved into a frown. "I will give you this bag of shillings if you keep my horse whilst I go into the city. If I do not return by nightfall then keep the horse." I bartered.

His eyes slowly met mine. I raised my left eyebrow and held up my satchel of the rest of my shillings. His eyes grew wide and his mouth did the same. "H-how many?" He asked and started to reach for the satchel. I moved it away from his hands.

I grinned, "Aye, over 500 shillings. But you need to stay in this exact spot. If I do not return then sell this horse for the races." I told him. I tore the rope from my satchel and secured it around the horse's neck. I led the horse to the wall beside the boy and gave the boy the rope.

He took it and carefully petted the side of the horse. "Gratitude boy." I spoke and walked into the city knowing exactly where I needed to go.

Gaara's POV

I ran down the hallways trying to find a way out. Everywhere I turned there were only more hallways, like a maze. I stopped mid-run hearing a familiar voice. I looked to my right at two doors with one creaked open. I slowly walked to them.

"Your foolish lies will not keep him here. I can already see that he is growing restless." Orochimaru's voice spoke. I peered through the small crack and saw Orochimaru sitting in a small sofa chair. Itachi is standing near a fireplace.

Itachi's long black hair was loose from its usual hair tie. Gaara had not seen his hair like that since that night he had taken advantage of him. My eyes bounced from Itachi to Orochimaru. I moved away from the crack when Itachi began to turn around.

"That may be so, but he won't leave as long as he knows that his life is not in any immediate danger. I have managed to keep him here while you drive out all of Sasuke's allies and prepare your men for the battlefront." Itachi spoke.

I bit my lip and moved further away from the crack. They are working together, but why would Iwaga betray Suna like this? What could Orochimaru be offering them that could weigh their alliance to him?

"Yes, yes and I can sense that Sasuke is actually close by. If he comes to you, do not let him become aware of Gaara's presence here." Orochimaru warned. "Our guards have already shot his stupid bird down into the trees. He should have noticed it and will surely rush to this direction. His anger will be focused on the bird and not on the prince." Itachi explained.

I slowly backed away from the door. I need to leave now. Suddenly I felt hand grab my shoulders. I gasped and tried to pull away, but the person shoved me forward into the opened the door. I caught myself before falling to the ground. I looked at the surprised faces of Itachi and Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's face relaxed and a smile formed on his lips. "Well it seemed your grip on him has loosened." He muttered and chuckled. Itachi shot a glare at him, and then turned his attention to me. "Gaara, who let you out from your room?" He asked quietly.

I looked behind me to see who had caught me and saw a tall, slender man with snake eyes standing behind me. He slowly walked from behind me and crossed his arms. His eyes glared at me, "It is quite insane that Sasuke find something about this man to be attractive. I feel insulted to have wasted two of my ghost snakes on him." He spoke raising his head.

I took off back into the hallway and began to run towards the entrance, wherever it may be. I heard Itachi shout, but I ignored it and continued running. I passed a window and stopped. I went back to it and looked out where I was. I was on the third floor of this building. Shit.

I couldn't hear anyone coming, but I knew time was against me. I used my elbow and busted the window. I pulled Shukaku out from my satchel. "Okay get ready Shu, I will need you to grow and I will form a shield around you to keep them from harming you." I told him and set him on the bottom part of the window frame. I quickly focused my energy and formed the proper hand signs and Shukaku slowly began to grow. He crawled out from the window as his size increased.

I started to climb onto the window frame, but froze at a familiar sound. I turned around and saw a snake launching at me instinctively I blocked my face. I shouted when I felt its fangs pierced my arm. I lowered my arm and glared and the purple snake whose fangs were clenched in my arm. I ripped the snake from my arm shouting in pain. I tightened my grip on the writhing snake and slammed its head into the wall; it did not seem hurt, merely disoriented. I threw it against the opposite wall and climbed up onto the window frame. I could feel the familiar feeling of something moving under my skin and through my body.

I grabbed onto Shukaku's tail despite the throbbing pain in my arm and spreading pain in my body. Shukaku jumped from the building onto the wall surrounding the building. I knew there were many arrows being shot at him, but I was still able to keep the shield around him.

Shukaku climbed to the other side of the wall and shrunk down rapidly. We both laid on the ground panting. I had not used Shukaku's growing abilities more than once in one day before. It had nearly drained his energy as well as mine, but I knew we needed to leave quickly.

I slowly sat on my knees and grabbed him. I struggled to put him in my satchel as my arm began to have spasms. I staggered to stand up. My legs felt wobbly and weak.

I could hear shouting on the other side of the wall and I began to wobble away from the wall. I still had my shield surrounding us, so that they would not be able to find us with their tracking animals. I came to an alley and I leaned up against the wall of a building or maybe it was a house.

I relaxed against the cool surface. My body temperature was climbing at a fast rate. I released the shield around us. I took a deep breath and let it out. I closed my eyes feeling my heart pounding rapidly. I wish I could slow it down, but it seemed to be acting on its own accordance.

Suddenly I felt hands grab my shoulders tightly, "Gaara!" I opened my eyes shocked. For a moment, I thought it was Sasuke, but I recognized the long hair as Itachi's…or had Sasuke grown his hair out, while I cut mine? I closed my eyes they felt so heavy. A loud shrieking sound rang out, but not enough to give me cause to see what it could be.

Oh, damn the gods I want to see Sasuke. My mind began to get hazy. It would be so nice for this person to be Sasuke. Then I could know I was safe, but I do not think it is. Sasuke would not want a burden like me. But I want to be around him again. Sasuke smelled like the ocean…this person does not share the same scent.

I could hear that the person was saying words, but I could not understand anything. Suddenly the grip on my arms left me and I fell to the ground. I felt something moving at my neck, but I could not move my hands or arms, as if they had nothing left in them.

I opened my eyes lazily and saw someone beating another person. I watched, but suddenly my brain began to burn. I opened my mouth to scream, but I was not sure if I even uttered a sound. The burning sensation continued. I begged that Sasuke would come back. He would be able to save me and keep me from feeling this pain. Sasuke. I just need Sasuke. Then everything went dark.

Sasuke's POV

I'm lost. Despite knowing where the fuck I wanted to go, I got fucking lost. I sighed as I walked past several people. I would duck my head around guards. Even though I want to meet with Itachi I would prefer it wouldn't be following spending the night in a cell. I had felt a strong pain when I was walking in the city. I knew something had happened to Aoba, but I'm not sure what.

I stopped and asked a man for directions. He pointed me in a certain direction and I continued on my way. Suddenly I felt a strong pain in my chest. I looked around and moved my hands over my chest to see if I had been struck by something. Nothing.

I looked up in the sky, then back around me. What is this feeling? I started walking quickly through the crowd. I need to get there fast. I need to get there now! Where? I didn't know, but I knew I needed to get there as soon as possible.

Suddenly I heard Aoba caw. I looked up and saw him flying overhead. He had seen Gaara and wanted me to follow him. I could tell he was hurt, judging by his flight, his left wing was badly injured.

I kept pushing past people until he began to lead me through alleyways between different houses. Then Aoba cawed loudly and took a sharp turn at the end of an alleyway. I rushed to the end of it.

"Now look I am going to take you back and I will treat your wound there. If you had not ran away then you would not be injured. You should have just stayed put!" I heard someone speak. I turned and saw Aoba collapsed on the ground and Itachi gripping Gaara's shoulders.

I ran over to them swiftly. "Itachi!" I shouted. He looked in my direction and I slammed my fist into his face knocking him to the ground. I could see Gaara slowly fall to the ground out of the corner of my eye, but my focus was on beating the shit out of Itachi.

I started punching him even more and harder. I wasn't necessarily aiming for his face, anywhere would be fucking fine as long as it caused him pain. I could feel the anger and power in each of my blows and soon blood began to cover my knuckles. I went to punch him again, but froze.

It was only a whisper, but I heard it. I turned and saw Gaara lying on the ground lifeless. I punched Itachi one final time, then got up and went over to him. I got onto my knees in front of him. I could see he was bleeding at his arm. I turned his arm and saw familiar puncture wounds

Fuck. "Aoba, come on." I ordered. Aoba flew weakly on top of Gaara. I lifted them both up and pulled Gaara's satchel onto his stomach and rested mine on his stomach too. I began walking through the alleys and followed the same route I took to get there. I needed to get back to the entrance of the city.

I finally made it to the entrance, despite the growing amount of guards. I saw the little boy still standing by the wall. I walked over to him. I set Gaara down and took the satchels and Aoba off of him and placed them on the ground.

"Here boy, now get out of here, before you are seen." I ordered giving the boy my satchel. He nodded and took off running. I lifted Gaara onto the horse and made sure he was secure and wouldn't fall.I then put Aoba into Gaara's satchel. I noticed Shukaku was there too. I climbed up behind Gaara, put the satchel on me, and moved it to be between us.

I whistled and tapped the side of the horse. He took off quickly in the same direction I had come from. I tapped his left side and he instantly turned while jumping over some small bushes and continued galloping at a steady fast pace.

After riding the entire, it came close to the sunset and I decided to stop our journey. I led the horse to a fruit tree near a small clearing. I slowly got off making sure Gaara would not fall. Then I slowly pulled the redhead from the horse and gently placed him on the ground. I secured the horse to the tree, and turned my attention to Gaara. He had begun the first stages of Manda's poison. His breath is labored and he had been sweating for several minutes because of his fever.

I got down on my knees beside Gaara. I took the satchel and pulled Shukaku and Aoba out and put them beside him. They were both undisturbed by the change of surroundings, still fast asleep.

I lifted Gaara's head and put the satchel under it. Gaara's face expressed the pain he is probably feeling. I stood up taking the map from my pants pocket and opened it up. "There's a spring nearby." I muttered. I started in the direction of the spring.

The sun gradually set, it made regret having stopped so suddenly as we could have continued riding longer. I retrieved water and set up a small camp with the moon being my only light. Gaara had made several grunts and whimpers, each time I knew I couldn't do anything help him, but I would go and sit beside him.

Right now is one of those times. I had fallen asleep, but he began shouting in his sleep, causing me to wake up. I sat up and watched the pained expressions on his face. I sighed. I fucking hate them for doing this to him.

I moved closer to him and pulled him into my embrace. I knew it wouldn't stop the pain, but gave me some comfort. I could hold him again.

I opened my eyes slowly and leaned away enough to see his face lit up by the moonlight. When did I miss holding this guy? I moved some of his wet hair from his face. When I first saw his cut hair I almost didn't recognize him, yet since I have gotten him it seems to have grown, or perhaps the sweat gave it that appearance.

"Ngh, sa-...-ke…"He muttered and his eyes winced in pain. I gritted my teeth feeling my chest tighten with anger and frustration. If I hadn't pushed him into a corner then this wouldn't have happened. I could have lied and taken him back to Suna. I could have protected him better than this.

I scoffed and looked up at the stars. Protect him? Has the whore pirate found some moralistic meaning to his life? He began desiring to dedicate his life to protecting a prince who has everything. Such a great folly, one his past self would have never been so foolish to make. Yet something stirred in him that made him feel as if this were no mistake

I moved to where my back was on the ground. I pulled his head and upper body onto my chest as I have done with many of my previous lovers.

I hugged him tighter to my chest. I closed my eyes feeling a warming sensation. It was a feeling I had whenever I shared the same bed as Gaara. I missed this feeling far more than anything else. It was a feeling of being complete. For now, I want to cherish this feeling that had never been given to me. A feeling that even sailing upon the ocean had not given to me.

Gaara's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and only could see darkness. I jumped up and fell to a hardwood floor. "Oh shit!" I heard someone shout. I grabbed hold of what I thought was a bed. I kept looking around, "Who are you?" I shouted in disarray.

Suddenly I felt a hand grab my shoulder. I started throwing punches against the person. "Gaara stop it damn it, it is Kakashi." The person said. I paused, "How do I know it is you?" I asked turning my head in the direction of the voice.

"Your blindness is temporary. It should be gone in another day." He spoke ignoring my question and slipped his arms under my arms. He lifted me up and maneuvered me onto the bed. "Where is Sasuke?" I asked and moved my feet underneath the blanket.

"He is arguing with Neji about whether Neji has his blessing to marry Sakura." He stated and sighed. I heard his footsteps leave from the bedside. "Is Sakura not already married?" I asked, going along with his obvious desire to not discuss my condition. He scoffed, "As if that wimp could have mustered the courage to tame Sakura's fire." He replied and chuckled.

I turned my head down. "What does Sasuke have to do with it?" I muttered glumly. Kakashi, I am sure, would ignore my obvious disappointment of Sasuke's desire to prevent whomever this Neji fellow from marrying Sakura. "Nothing he's just occupying his mind from thoughts of you." He spoke nonchalantly.

I lifted my head, facing the direction I heard Kakashi. "Thoughts of me? Surely I do not plague his mind." I replied in disbelief. "Those were his words, not mine. He had stayed by your side until last night. You were the only thing he could speak of, think of, and see. It was sickening." He muttered.

"Gaara this, Gaara that, if I am away from Gaara's side he may die. I am sure if he spent more than a moment away from you he would die." He griped. I smirked, feeling heat rising in my cheeks. "Ah so it pleases you to know Sasuke has been constantly by your side." He said. I could feel even more heat rise to my cheeks, I chuckled, "You jest."

"That is not so." I heard his footsteps approach me. When they stopped I waited for his voice. I could feel his presence close to me. "If you do not believe me then smell the clothes you wear and the pillow beside yours and you will find it has lost the scent of fresh linen and has the smell of the ocean…Sasuke's scent…since you have shared the bed I am sure you know of this smell." He whispered.

I caught my breath. I heard him walk away. "I will inform Sasuke about your current state." He said. I heard a door creak open and the louder sounds of waves filled the room. Then the door slammed shut.

I waited a moment. Then grabbed my torso and slowly pulled it up to my nose and sniffed it quietly and I could faintly smell Sasuke's scent. I felt my cheeks once again fill with heat. Then I leaned over and felt for the pillow Kakashi spoke of and found it. I pulled it into my lap and let it stay there for a moment. I bit my lip.

Sasuke. I slowly leaned forward until I had to lift the pillow to my face and I breathed in the scent, Sasuke's scent. It was a hard smell; of course it was the smell of the ocean. A smell that neither reeked, nor was it pleasant like the flowers of Suna, it was a strong ocean smell. I knew it to be Sasuke's scent.

"Do you believe me now?" I jumped at the sound of Kakashi's voice. In that instance, my face began burning with heat as I realized he had been there the entire time watching me. I moved the pillow away and pulled the blanket over me, slipping down as if to go to sleep.

He began laughing and the door creaked open again. I heard his footsteps leaving the room, something I had not thought to listen for before. I buried my face into my pillow as the realization that Sasuke had been sharing this bed with me, not only that but he had taken care of me for…for how long I am not sure.

Just as Kakashi said, I had regained my eyesight nearly a day after I had woken up. I couldn't remember much of what happened while I was sleeping, it merely felt like a deep sleep. I suffered horrendous nightmares, but I did not feel much different from before. When I told Kakashi of this, he simply nodded.

I had not seen Sasuke. Even when I awoke in the night I did not find him next to me. Of course, I would argue with myself that I should not grow to seek his companionship. Yet, I could not lie…I want to see him badly.

I want to embrace him and this time…despite his rejection of my feelings, I do not feel as if I should separate myself from him. No, I never want to separate myself from him. However, thus may not be the case for him. Sasuke would not find himself bound to anything but the ocean.

In order to distract my mind from such thoughts I slowly put my feet onto the wooden floor and gripped the bedpost. My legs buckled, but I wrapped my arms tightly around the bedpost. At night, after Kakashi would leave I would try to get up to regain walking in my legs. If Kakashi were to see me he would have a fit for me to rest, yet I felt as if I had rested enough.

I slowly reached down to the nightstand and steadied myself moving my legs carefully. I cursed, thinking of how I may have been similar to a newborn horse. My legs slightly wobbling, but under some control so to keep from falling.

I froze at the familiar sound of the door creaking. I slowly turned my head to face Kakashi, but my eyes grew wide, standing in the doorway was not Kakashi, it was Sasuke.

I let go of the stand and turned facing him. I tried to back into the wall, "Sasuke!" I stammered out before losing my balance and falling to the floor. I winced at the pain in my ass and legs.

"Gaara, what the fuck are you doing?" He exclaimed and I heard him walking over to me. I looked up at him. He looked down at me and leaned over putting his arms underneath mine. He lifted me up and unto the bed.

"You need more time to rest." He muttered. I stared up at him mesmerized. Had I really been away from him so long to find him so much more desirable than when we first met? His eyes met mine and I bit my lip. No…it was not the length of time that was different. No…it was the very fact that now I knew I could no longer deny myself him. I tried before, but being this close to him now…the gods themselves would have to strike my heart from my chest and burn it to keep me from separating from him now.

"I simply wanted to check on you…I will return to Neji's side." He spoke quietly. I watched as his eyes revealed his true desire to stay. He hesitated, but turned to leave.

"Do you still refuse to stay by my side even now?" I asked calmly in spite of my racing heart. He stopped with his back turned to me. He turned facing me, "No…in fact I wish for the opposite. I would rather spend the rest of my life by your side…as your guardian." He spoke.

"I have Shukaku…and in Suna I have plenty of guards to protect me, so such a job is not necessary." I replied quickly without thinking about his confession. His eyes lowered in disappointment. Which pained me, yet I knew I could not settle for him simply being a guard.

"Sasuke…my feelings for you have not changed...I tried to change them, yet…seeing you now I do not want you to be anything less than the one who holds my heart and the one who I seek to have as my lover." I spoke boldly. I watched as his eyes met mine.

"Gaara, you know that Suna law-" "Was it not you that spoke that I may be a prince in Suna, yet while I was on your ship I must follow your command? Since then I have refrained from many of the laws that Suna strictly enforces over the royal family. One in particular being that I must not share a bed with anyone." I spoke holding my gaze on him.

His face flushed red and he looked away. He stepped back, "No you are not going to blame me for your own decision, your own feelings." He spoke, but his voice grew quiet and his eyes refuse to acknowledge me.

I bit my lip and lowered my head. Damn this is hard to experience rejection again. "Then it is true. You only seek to gain some wage for my safe arrival home." I muttered quietly. I raised my hand swiftly, "Do not affirm such a sickly thought." I spoke expecting him to say unnecessary words of rejection.

I sighed feeling the familiar pain. I knew I should have prepared for this feeling. I knew that he would not give me a second consideration, yet I had some glimmer of hope when Kakashi had spoke about him.

I felt his hands grab my shoulder. I started to raise my head but I felt his head on the top of mine. I bit my lip unsure of what he was about to do.

"Damn it Gaara. I barely know you…yet you steer me to the depths of madness." He groaned and both of his hands gripped my shoulders tightly. "Gaara I cannot fucking think without you coming into my mind. I want to return you to your country, but I know that if I were then I would never get to be this close to you." He said and closed the distance between us.

His arms wrapped around me. I straddle my legs allowing him to come in closer to me. I wrapped my arms around him as well. Is he really saying this?

"If I could I would just keep you here with me and never let you leave." He muttered. My cheeks flushed with heat. "Sasuke…"

"Gaara…Honestly it drove me mad to know that you had left my side. I know I pushed you into a corner, yet it pissed me off that you would fucking leave without any regard to your own fucking safety!" He exclaimed still holding me tightly.

"I was haunted by your leaving me. When I finally could have you in my arms, I felt so complete. I lost something I did not know I was missing and then I had it back. I beat the shit out of Itachi for what he had done to you, not only that, but for allowing you to get hurt but that bastard Manda."

I pushed away from Sasuke and looked at him puzzled, "Sasuke…are you trying to tell me you love me?" I asked. He seemed shocked when I had pulled away, but when he realized what I had asked his face flushed a red color.

"I would not use that word, because I am not sure if that is exactly what this is besides you-"

Somehow I found the strength to pull him down on top of me and crashed my lips into his lips. Our lips moved against each other in passionate kiss. His arms finding their way back around me pulling me closer to him. His words portrayed unsure feelings, yet his body spoke volumes to the truth of his feeling towards me. It is now my turn to be driven to the edge of madness as his body pressed against mine spoke of hidden desires I would see to fruition.

I felt him grind against me instinctively. I gasped at the powerful sensation it gave me. Sasuke's forehead rested on mine. My eyes slowly opened and looked into his onyx eyes, whose focus were on me. "Gaara do not tempt me further." He growled closing his eyes. I felt him attempt to pull away, but I held him in place.

"You know this is no temptation…it is an affirmation of my desire for you and judging by the grinding of your hips against me, it is mutual. Do not deny your desires any longer." I whispered and pushed against his grinding hips. He gasped and pushed against me lifting his head and wincing as if he were in pain.

His hands moved down to my hips and I took my arms from around him. Then he moved away quickly. I sighed and rested my head down onto the bed cursing under my breath. So fucking close. I hated the clothing that separated us. If it were not here, I am sure he would take me. I groaned. Look at me, a prince of Suna acting like some wanton prostitute.

Suddenly I felt him against me again. I put my hands on his shoulders and heat rose into my cheeks at the feel of his bare skin. His lips met mine. Damn, now I feel nervous. I gripped his shoulders as I felt his hands at my waist. "Gaara, are you-" "Sasuke I have been dreaming of this day, for so long, not even the gods would stand a chance at stopping this from happening, so please stop with your worries and fuck me." I growled in frustration.

I looked at him and a smile formed on his lips, "I wanted to ask if you were going to remove your clothes or should I?" He muttered and the smile widened into a grin. I felt my cheeks flush with heat and immediately I found myself completely embarrassed.

"Damn it." I hissed and pushed him back and turned onto my stomach and started to crawl across the bed. Suddenly I felt a huge weight come on top of me pinning me to the bed. "Sasuke get off of me! Let me undress." I spoke hoping the last part would rouse him to remove himself from on top of me.

I felt his hand push my torso up revealing my back. I turned my head blushing, "Sasuke let me…"I trailed off as his hand pulled at my loose pants. I turned my head and buried it in the blankets. I felt his weight lift from over me. He lifted my hips and I got onto my knees, knowing what he was wanting to do or so I thought.

His hand gripped my ass cheek tightly. I bit my lip. It had been a long time since I had had a sexual experience and I had forgotten just how fucking embarrassing it can be.

I felt his hand wrap around my member and slowly begin stroking it. I gasped and spread my legs further as I felt pleasure bouncing throughout my body. His other hand slowly moved to my hole. I bit my lip. I felt his lips kiss the small of my back. Damn, all of these notions are driving me mad.

"Gaara tell me how badly you want this." He spoke calmly. I blushed, "I-I want this so fucking much." I replied embarrassed at my own wanton behavior. I heard him chuckle, which embarrassed me further. "Fair enough, but you will have to patient." He spoke and both of his hands left my body. Patient? I spent so many years waiting for this moment and as much as I would like to cherish it, I want it to happen. Being patient is not my primary concern.

"Why?" I asked and started to look behind me but felt some type of liquid drip onto my back. Then his hand stopped it and moved up my back slowly. Then I felt the liquid trail down followed by a single finger. I caught my breath with anticipation.

His finger stopped at my hole and slowly began to circle around it. I bit my lip. I felt his other hand grip my member and quickly begin stroking it again. I gasped and arched my back more. "Sasuke…" I moaned and pushed my hips back, but he didn't let his finger go into me.

I whimpered, "Sasuke please!" "Please what Gaara?" He asked calmly, then his finger slowly pressed into my hole. I winced at the slight pain. I slowly turn my head around to see him. I reached my hand back to take hold of his member. My fingertips could barely touch it, but I am sure he felt them, because he shuffled closer to my hand.

The position was uncomfortable, but I wanted to get him closer to wanting to put his member inside me. I began stroking him and he pushed his finger further into me. I winced at the feeling and slowly breathed out. Then he began moving his finger causing me to whimper at the combination of pain and pleasure.

I could hear his own labored breathing from my sad attempt of pleasuring him. "Sasuke…" I whimpered and my hand fell from his member in frustration. I wanted him inside me. I felt him slowly take his finger from my hole.

"Get onto your back." He spoke and I quickly rolled onto my back. He straddled my legs and leaned down taking my member into his mouth. I gasped and my hands flew to his head. I felt my mind go blank at the pleasure. I closed my eyes as pleasure flooded my body. I gently bucked my hips. I felt his hand at my hip as if to hold it in place. Then I felt his other hand grip my ass.

"Ngh Sasuke…" I whimpered feeling immeasurable pleasure. He slipped two of his finger into me slowly. I bit my lip and gasped. He began fucking me with his fingers each time taking me to the edge of ecstasy. All I could see was white. I didn't even know the sounds I made. My body began thirsting for release and I began bucking my hips faster and uncontrollably against his hold.

I whimpered as I felt his fingers leave me. I opened my eyes and started to sit up pouting my lip. He put his forehead against mine. "For fuck's sake Gaara, I want to go easy on you and cherish every inch of you right now…but how the fuck can I slow down?" He growled and I felt him press his hard member against my hole.

I licked my lips, "Don't…I want you inside me now." I told him and pressed my lips against his lips. Then he came into me slowly. I moaned at sensation of him filling me up. My heart began racing and my body trembled the raw pleasure flooding my body.

Sasuke began slowly thrusting into me as if testing my limit. Gradually he began to thrust into me harder. His own moans and growls turning me on more. I gripped his shoulder relishing in the sensation of him entering me whether it was slowly or rapidly.

Sasuke lifted me up onto his lap. I wrapped my arms around him. He began thrusting up into me. I moaned throwing my head back as each thrust caused waves of pleasure to spread throughout my body each one greater than the last.

"Gaara…I am about to release." He whispered between pants. I leaned up and took his head in my hands. I passionately gazed into his eyes, "Come inside me…claim me as yours and yours alone." I whispered.

Sasuke bit his lip and laid me back onto the bed. He began thrusting harder and faster into me. I whimpered and moaned at the pleasure. I felt him begin stroking my member. "Sasuke!" I moaned. "Come for me Gaara, let me see you reach the heights of pleasure." He whispered in his sultry voice.

At that moment, I felt the buildup of pleasure. I began grasping his back. My hands were unable to get a good grip of his slick shoulders. He thrusted into me harder and I felt myself release. I felt a final thrust in which I felt him release into me. I moaned my arms reaching up to him and gripping his shoulders tightly and lifted myself up closer to him desperately.

My mind felt as if it were on fire, mad passionate fire. This fire blazed every fiber of my being and seared all of my sanity. All the memories of Naruto and Itachi touching my body were engulfed in the flames. Sasuke will be the last and only man to fuck me.

Sasuke's arms were wrapped around me holding me closer to him. I gripped his back wanting never to part from his embrace. If we were to part, I am sure that I would lose these wonderful waves of pleasure. It seemed that Sasuke did not intend to part from me either. He slowly maneuvered around and fell back onto the bed where now I was over top of him.

I lifted myself up enough to see his face. He was biting his lower lip and his eyes were closed. I kissed his chin, "You must truly be getting old to already be wanting to go to bed." I joked adding a small chuckle. In fact, I was the one who was tired, but I refused to admit it.

A smirk formed on his lips and his eyes opened slowly, "You really think so?" He asked moving his hands to my hips. "I'm afraid you have been misinformed about my nature. I will say that the heat I felt was not from the aphrodisiac, but soon you will begin to feel its affect." He whispered the smile not leaving his face. I felt arousing chills trickle down my spine.

One of his hands came up to my cheek, "If you have not noticed I am still quite aroused." He spoke and bucked his hips I moaned at the sensation of his member still fully aroused, "I am not easily sated with one round, it usually takes several…yet with you as my lover…well I am not sure I will be able to sleep tonight." He whispered his voice sultry and arousing.

I pressed my lips to his lips in a gentle brief kiss. I could a warm feeling beginning to spread through my body. I leaned further down to his ear, "I hope that is a promise." I whispered and we began again.