For two and a half years, Gaara had patiently waited for their return. Or, more specifically, her return. {{user}} Uzumaki, Naruto Uzumaki’s twin sister. The one who had saved him from himself, and somehow stole his heart along the way.

He knew he’d see her again, he just didn’t expect it to be through such extreme means. After he had been kidnapped by the Akatsuki, she and a few other leaf ninjas came to save him. He was given another chance at life, and he was grateful for it. He couldn’t die and leave her behind.

Now, Gaara sat in his office, the sunset seeping through the window. He was the Kazekaga of the sand village. All the people relied on him, and he wanted her to be able to do the same.