Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, sadly…tear

Okay, the first chapter I wrote in like September last year. This chapter I wrote last night. I think there is a quite a big difference in the quality. Hehe
Bold is Shukaku…yeah, just had to get that in…

Enjoy Suna's Burning Flame!


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"Damn it! Why is she so beautiful?!" the Kazekage exclaimed to the red, setting sun. He had a strange feeling. He had never felt this way before. Was it…love? He had heard that word said before but what was it…

Awww…Has soft, little Gaara-kun fallen in love?

Go away.

"Th-th-thank you e-ever so –m-much K-K-Kazekage-sama..." Ha!

Shut up!

She may be pale but I bet her blood is a rich red…

I have had it with you! Just go away and don't you dare touch her!

But it is not me that will harm her… (maniacal laughter)

"Kazekage-sama, you have things to attend to," said a voice behind him. Damn, how did she find me? he thought.

"Temari, you're still my sister," he stated emotionlessly, "Whatever I have to see to can wait 'till the sun sets."

"Yes, Kazekage-sama," Temari seated herself next to him on the roof and watched the sun sink on the horizon.

"Temari?" he asked, "What is…love?"

She was taken aback by this question. Not only that, but she was afraid. Was her brother showing emotion? "Well," she started, "That's hard to explain. I guess, in a matter of saying it, love is where someone is so special that, um, their life means almost as much as your own. Um, you realize that this person is almost a part of you and, um, you would be lost without them," she explained.

Gaara chuckled, "That sounds like complete nonsense," he said, his eyes never leaving the radiant sun. As the last of the sun's beautiful rays disappeared behind the dunes, Temari could have sworn there was almost a smile on her brother's face.

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She had been there for four months but it was still hard to admit how beautiful the desert sun was. It was a warm read, she liked it. It reminded her of someone.

Kazekage-sama was so kind to give me this room to stay in, she thought, They all looked so familiar at firs. I can't believe it's the sand trio from the Chuunin exams those four years ago. She looked at the setting sun, it was much more beautiful than what you see in Konoha.

Kazekage-sama is actually quite handsome…Oh! What am I thinking? We're so different. I'm weak and quiet. He's strong and handsome… She started blushing as the sun disappeared behind the dunes.

"Hinata-san, you have been requested in the Kazekage's office," said a voice behind her.

She turned around to find Kankurou's face only inches from her own. She turned bright red as she stuttered, "K-K-Kankurou-sama. S-Summimasen!"

Kankurou backed up and turned around, embarrassed. He tried to cover up for it, "Uh, Hinata-san. The Kazekage is waiting for you in his office." He hurried out of the office and went his own way.

Hinata closed her balcony doors and slipped on a light jacket over her black shirt and pants. It was amazing how chilly it could get after dark in Suna. She hurried out of her room and then her pace slowed. She usually wasn't one to be late, but it was very dark in the grand halls. She had walked these halls many times before, so she could tell where she was going. The beautiful walls seemed to be carved out of sand, each building was a masterpiece by itself.

She walked through the halls, coming upon a torch on the wall once in a while. The torches cast dancing shadows shaped like horrifying beasts. She dodged the shadows, afraid of something happening.

Hinata felt a hand on her shoulder and struggled to get away, falling over her own feet. A voice said, "Hinata-san, are you alright?" Hinata took the hand that helped her up and hugged Temari.

"Temari-sama you're my savior!" said exclaimed.

Temari patted her on the back. "You're pretty jumpy, aren't you? Why are you wandering through the halls? Kazekage-sama has requested you in her office."

"Summimasen, Temari-sama. I got lost and I was so scared," Hinata apologized. She had calmed down a little, "I'm not a big fan of the dark. We should get to the Kazekage's office, and quick." Hinata walked down the halls, a little less shaky this time, with Temari by her side. The halls were so gloomy at night, like the sun took away all the light in the world. They arrived outside the Kazekage's office and Hinata started to feel nervous. She took in a deep breath of air and opened the door.

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Yeah, that was kinda short. Sorry I can't write longer fanfics. But I had fun writing it! I enjoyed writing it and seeing how much of a difference there was between that and the first chapter.
Please review; tell me anything that could help me make it better!