Just read the manga where Gaara was finally ressurected by Chiyo and Naruto… awww I want to cry so bad!! Gaara… I love you! hahaha… it was so tear-jerking!! Gaara was so surprised that he was awake/alive and that "everyone" came to save him (and there were girl ninjas who had a crush on him, darn them!)… does that mean that this chapter is also sad? maybe… maybe not! :P (now excuse me while I cry)

Sniffs. Ok, let's get back to business! Sorry for making you guys wait (the updating the fanfic thing and not for crying). But first, here are the SHOUTOUTS. :)

to the loyal XiaBubbleQueen: thanks for the review, and yeah, I wanted to make Temari and Kankurou funny, like y'know, how siblings sometimes are. riasagirl16: thanks for putting me to your fave story list, to loyal Lela Rye: thanks for the review!!, to ShadowWolf24: thanks for the review, Natalie101: thanks for the review and PM, I will consider it! to waterdemon9: thanks liking my story (PM) and to sweetxsmiley: thanks for the review :)

Now! Here's a long chapter for you guys. Hope you like it!

"Going somewhere, sir?" said Nikita, dedicated servant to the Hagensa clan. She put the bedsheets on the massive four-post bed in Asagani's room.

Asagani kept his face down, deep in thought, as the other servants fixed his uniform on. He wore a loose white long-sleeved shirt and over it he wore a thick dark red sleeveless shirt with orange details, somewhat like flames. His white pants were crisp and another servant fixed his shoes on. His gray eyes told Nikita that he never like being waited on by servants, but this was an exception.

"Yes, as a matter of fact, Nikita." he said quietly, still deep in thought. "I'm going to pick up Reiyka in Suna."

"Really?" said a surprised Nikita, clutching her hands in wonder. "That's good then. We all miss her very much, sir."

"So do I." he sighed. One by one, the servants took their leave and left.

Nikita gazed at her master. It seemed as though their leader has changed ever since they had received news that Reiyka was at the village called Suna. She was sure that he had realized that it was his fault for not paying attention to his daughter. "Don't worry sir. We have people living here whose ancestors are from Suna. Why, isn't it, we were their allies before?" Asagani cleared his throat, and Nikita fell silent. She could see the pained look in his eyes.

The male servant who remained held a large sword and fixed it over him. Its hilt was made of polished onyx and the sword itself was made of the sharpest obsidian glass. At that moment, another servant entered.

"Sir," he said. "The carriage is at the gates already."

"Thank you." Asagani replied. The two servants bowed and left. "Alright then, I'll be going." he said to Nikita. He strode the room, and before opening the door, glanced at a large portrait by the window. He turned his face away, and left.

"Be careful, sir…" Nikita said, hoping that he heard her. Oh, Lady Miyuki, watch over us all. Especially Sir Asagani and Lady Reiyka. she prayed. The portrait was a stained-glass one, depicted a scenic Glass Village, with Asagani standing behind his wife, Lady Miyuki, who carried a baby Reiyka on her arms, who sat on a plush red chair.

Temari and Reiyka walked in front of Kankurou and Gaara as they left the photo studio.

"Nice," said Kankurou, nudging Gaara in the chest quite painfully. "So what did you and Reiyka do today, eh little brother?"

"Ouch… Nothing! We just… ate breakfast and walked around." he replied, then he smiled. "We also took pictures, just before you two arrived." He sighed, realizing that he had spent quite a bit of money on pictures.

Kankurou didn't notice the intrusion that they had done; he was looking intently at the girls before them. "What do you think they're talking about over there?" he asked, mystified, motioning his gaze at his sister and Reiyka.

"Are you really going to leave tomorrow already, Reiyka?" asked Temari. "I heard about the thing with Haide from Baki… we could help you!"

Reiyka sighed but smiled bravely. "It's ok, really, I've come to accept it." she said cheerfully. "And I really have to go back, anyway, my father's coming, and I don't think there's anyway he'd let me stay."

"But… Gaara – he wants you to stay."

Reiyka stopped, wondering what she should say. Reiyka literally stopped walking, surprising Temari. Maybe I shouldn't have said it, she thought worriedly. But it's as if they don't like each other!

Does he really? thought Reiyka desperately. Even though she really felt bad now, she still smiled and took Temari's hand. "Thank you, Temari… I… feel exactly the same." She hugged her. Temari was surprised and felt close to tears, speechless.

Kankurou and Gaara reached them, wondering why they stopped. "What's wrong?" asked Kankurou.

"Nothing!" cried Temari loudly, a bit too obvious that there was SOMETHING. Reiyka coughed uncomfortably. "We're OK!" Temari laughed nervously, feeling really bad.

"Are you… sure?" said Gaara. He looked at Reiyka, hoping to know the reason.

"Yes, yes." said Reiyka, waving her hands. "I-I think she's just hungry, let's eat lunch!"

"Yes! Let's eat!!" cried Temari, pulling Reiyka away before she could break down.

The brothers looked at each other and Kankurou shrugged. "Yeah, I'm starving."

Reiyka had suggested that they go back to Gaara's place so that she could just make them lunch. Instead, they all helped in preparing and cooking it, and they all enjoyed it especially when they all sat down to eat.

"That was delicious!" burped Kankurou. Temari agreed, they had never really cooked before.

"Thanks," beamed Reiyka and began to take away the dishes.

"Don't." said Temari, stopping her. "Leave it to me and Kankurou." Kankurou immediately opened his mouth to protest, but Temari silenced him with a scary look. He stood up, taken aback, and started to get the plates.

"Ok then…? Thanks." Reiyka looked at Gaara. He sat down on the sofa, looking tired. She walked over to him, and Temari and Kankurou listened intently, going about cleaning the table as slowly as they can. "Hey," she said brightly, sitting down beside him.

He looked at her, smiling. "Hello. I forgot to let you see the pictures. I mean, the ones we took." He took them out and handed it to her.

"Oh yeah! Haha, I forgot about them!" said Reiyka. She started laughing as she alternated through them. Gaara smiled, just watching her.

To Kankurou's great relief, he and Temari had just finished washing the dishes. "Come on, let's leave." whispered his sister. "Let's wait in the office." Kankurou nodded and they managed to slip out without them noticing.

"You have your own copies, so you can take them with you home." said Gaara, separating some of the pictures.

"Oh, thank you, how nice." Reiyka said, reaching for them. Their hands touched.

Gaara swallowed tensely, but he didn't withdraw his hand from her grasp. He let her hold the pictures, but instead he held Reiyka's hand tighter. Reiyka was surprised and she felt her cheeks turn red. The both of them didn't know what to say.

Reiyka coughed suddenly, and she covered her mouth with the hand that Gaara was holding. "Excuse me," she said, still blushing. Gaara patted her back shyly. "Sorry…" she managed to say.

"It's ok," he assured her. As if remembering something, he looked at the clock. "Oh…" he muttered, feeling terrible. The conference!

Reiyka looked at it, seeing his expression. The clock ticked 3:50pm. "It's ok… I'll wait for you." She then looked down, feeling sad.

"I'm sorry…" Gaara said, unable to look at her disappointed face. "Don't worry, I'll be back. You should get some rest, really." She nodded.

"Take care, ok Gaara?" Reiyka said, trying to sound alright. She was sure he would come back. But then what will happen when the time will actually come when she can never see him again? How much harder would that be? Reiyka was taken aback when Gaara suddenly put his arms around her.

"I will," he said steadfastly. For a few minutes, they remained silent. Reiyka felt a mixture of gladness and pain. She wanted to clutch him tighter, wanted him to stay, but because she didn't, Gaara pulled away, stood up and left quietly.

She looked at him as he left, and felt emptiness rise to her throat. Even though she wanted to rest, she remained awake, fearing the nausea won't let her sleep. And finally, Reiyka stood up, wanting to go somewhere.

Gaara's office. He noticed that there seemed a lot more paperwork Gaara had to be done, but Van couldn't care any less. Kankurou and Temari waited patiently, sitting on the couch. At that moment, Gaara entered.

He looked surprised to see them. He had no idea what they were doing in his office, he only went there to get some papers to be discussed. "Uh… what are you guys doing here?" he said, closing the door.

"Shh," said Van, walking over to the door, peering outside. They saw a shadow descend from the stairs and pass by them. It was Reiyka. "See, I told you she'd leave."

"What's going on?" Gaara asked, confused, looking at them. He saw a pile of plastic bags on the floor.

Kankurou stood up. "We planned a farewell party for Reiyka." he said. "When me and Temari were shopping, she thought of having one for her."

"Yeah, and told Van all about it!" clapped Temari. Turns out they had the same age. "He wanted to help as well."

Van nodded excitedly, he had never done this before. "Exactly. So while she's gone, we're gonna decorate your place." Their faces beamed at Gaara eagerly. He was surprised at them, but smiled also.

"Of course," the Kazekage said, forgetting about his conference. They started to leave his room, carrying the supplies. Gaara touched Van's shoulder as he was picking up a bag. "Why are you doing this?"

Van looked at him incredulously. He shrugged. "It's obvious that Reiyka is happy here. I thought that she should spend her last night here not feeling sad."

Gaara nodded. "Thank you," he said earnestly. Van started to walk away.

"Nah, thank you." he said pointedly. "It's nothing. No funny business around with her, got that?" Van chuckled sinisterly, seeing Gaara blush.

Reiyka sighed as she went back up the room, an hour later. Walking around the village for one last time didn't help her at all, it just made her more sad that she was leaving. She felt like she just wanted to lie down, knowing that Gaara wouldn't be there yet anyway. She put her hand on the doorknob.

"Huh?" The door was locked. Strange, as she didn't lock it earlier. "Hello?" Reiyka heard noises inside. "Shh!" She heard someone say. What's going on? she thought. She heard the door unlock.

Cautiously opening the door, she noticed that the lights inside were out. Reiyka uncertainly went inside, drawing out a kunai.

"SURPRISE!!" someone yelled. Flames rose and the lights flickered on. Reiyka was bewildered by what was happening. Gaara's room was decorated in white cloths and streams of colored crepe paper. On the table were a variety of food, and several gift boxes were on the couch. Van clapped his hands, whistling, feeling good that the flames had such a dramatic effect, and thankful that he hadn't burned anything. Temari was screaming herself hoarse, and Kankurou was laughing at the look on Reiyka's astonished face. Gaara stood by them, his eyes sparkling.

Reiyka saw Gaara nod at her shyly. Her jaw had dropped and he was sure that she had NOT expected this at all. She walked towards the decorations, putting away her kunai. She touched them in disbelief and started to laugh.

"Thank you." she whispered, her eyes brimming with tears. She felt happy to be saying those words a lot now, she now felt that she had a lot to be thankful for. She ran towards them, pulling them in a group hug. "Thank you all!!"

Just finished watching the Naruto OVA, Konoha Annual Sports Festival. It was funny how Gaara and the others (even the bridgemaker, haku, the ramen guy, the sound 5, even itachi and kisame were there!), but it was even more funny whenever Naruto had to use the bathroom and couldn't. haha, the ending was very… floral :P.