Chapter 4: The Encounter

He went back to his group. Temari and Kankuro were smart not to question the cracks on his neck. They were silent as he brooded and tried to sense that familiar presence. The powerful magic that rivaled his own, wanting to kill someone capable of a fight.

He thought of the lack of armor she had worn. Just black trousers, a thick dark long-sleeved shirt. She didn't have any weapons on her, and neither did the man.

Gaara was silent as they traveled on, still searching.

Until he sensed it.

Temari looked for her brother, but he was already gone.