Theme: Seeking

He panted, running wildly through the forest. He could almost taste her magic in the air. Her scent shifted direction and he abruptly turned, almost losing Temari, who had worriedly followed.

"Gaara! GAARA! Where are you-?" He tuned her out as he shifted directions again, picking up speed.

He was almost there, he could feel it.

He suddenly stopped, and Temari, having fallen behind so far, stopped as well to watch.

A dark haired girl looked up from making crowns from the flowers in the oasis she currently sat in. She smiled and stood, walking over to him.

"What's your name?" She asked and gently took his hand in hers.

"Gaara." He said and she nodded.

"Well, Gaara, for as long as I am able I will love you. I am Kagome, and I am yours." She murmured and kissed the corner of his mouth with no hesitation.

Temari looked on, confused.

Gaara and Kagome's eyes locked and Gaara nodded. "For as long as I am able, I will love you." He repeated and Temari could swear she saw a pink line of energy connecting them.

"The contract is complete." Kagome said, placing a crown on his head. "Lets go home."