Love in the sand

[Ycharley]

Ayame made her way back to the village slowly. She had never been much of a fan of horses, not that she didn't think they were majestic and beautiful, she simply had an allergy to them and would sneeze herself to death when around them. She watched from a distance though, chuckling to herself at Kankuro. She guessed if he wanted his yakitori back he would have to use one of his puppets to get it back. She quickly felt a presence behind her. She turned quickly, finding herself standing face to face with Gaara.


She bowed her head quickly, "lord Kazekage," She spoke respectfully.


"Are you feeling better, hang over pass?" He asked simply as he moved to stand beside her, his eyes moving to Kiri.


"Yes, I feel much better, thank you for asking Sir," Ayame paused for a moment, before deciding to say more.


"Do you think your brother likes me?" She asked, her voice unusually quiet.


Gaara was silent, as if pondering her question. "Wouldn't that question be best answered if answered by him?" Gaara finally replied.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kiri walked up after kankuro finally got what was left of his yakitori and being called a small theif. she smirked. "Kankuro gypsy ninjas were called tramps and thieves..sure i did steal but only to survive the 'tramp' part is half a lie..Yes ill admit i dated to get information but i dumped them all on the spot the moment they got touchy. Its a gypsy rule. Dont give the flower to a man who wont care for it. " Then she smiled at Gaara "Did you like my present? The gypsy king needed a new home and hes the only one that knows where the other gypsy kings and their herds are.Not to mention all the other gypsies. " King grunts and gently nudged Kiri closer to Gaara to where their lips touched on accident. Kankuro was a bit shocked. 'damn it..now i gotta play catchup..' he thought. Kiri pulled away quickly and was blushing red. "Oh im so sorry Gaara I hope that isn't an offence i-if so ill work hard to fix it." She was freaking out and a bit talking to much out of panic.Kankuro was now wondering where her 'shut up' button was.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame still watched from a distance, Gaara's words still echoing in her head. She had never been one to chase after a man, or to be frank with someone and just express her feelings with someone if she had no idea if they liked her at all or not. Kankuro had kind of flirted with her, but not really. They actually didn't talk much at all, or hang around each other. Was the notion that he would like her at all just a figment of her imagination. She shook her head. What would make her think that the brother of the Kazekage would like her at all anyway.


She turned, planning on leaving, she needed to train, she needed to get stronger.


Gaara nodded, "Yes, and thank you very muc...." He was cut off by the kiss. It was unexpected and he didn't know exactly how to take it. He didn't know what to do.


"Its, um, its fine," He spoke, trying to find the words to calm her. Then Ayame's question came to mind, and he turned to his brother.


"Kankuro, Ayame was asking about you," He stated simply, hoping the growing blush on his face would settle.

 

[kirisuto12804]

kankuro blushed red "Really..what did she ask..?" kiri tried to calm down and thought it was best to leave but the feeling in her made her body not move.. she wanted to be with him.. be the cute dorky like couple that she envied when she was forced to do things she hated. when she Finally had the will to move she silently went to a corner and asked the cards what she should do and they showed the death card but it wasn't inverted so it didn't mean destruction. then her mothers voice spoke from the card loud enough for kankuro and Gaara to hear.. "Darling its time you stopped running. And i dont mean from the demon ninjas..I mean from your heart. This is a sign of reawakening and rejuvenation. It is love with the freedom to give open reign to feelings, even if they have been in hibernation for years. This card selected you today because you need to know that love holds the promise of entry to new levels of power. Even to Gaara. It is your invitation to create the relationship you want because you attracted what you love and need to heal that scar..." Kiri looked down at the scar. "Mom i dont know.. W-what if he doesn't like me back..?" "trust me dear he does. i maybe a gypsy spirit but i still have my mother instincts.. And i sensed his mothers spirit with him as well..and i think i have an idea to get her encouragement." kiri walked up with a small card and was still holding the death card that was glowing . "Gaara...t-this might sound crazy..b-but my mom wants to talk to yours..she can sense her near you..So just hold this card. "She said giving the blank one to him. Kankuro was a bit nervous about this and was tempted to take it but decided to leave after gaara told him.

 

[Ycharley]

Gaara sighed, he knew he shouldn't have gotten in the middle of whatever was going on between his brother and Ayame, but it was too late.


"She asked me if I thought you liked her. I think she might have a bit of a crush on you, but she doesn't think you have such feelings for her," Gaara spoke shaking his head.


"If you do have such feelings, you should probably be trying to spend some time with her, talking to her, getting to know her," Gaara added, his eyes meeting his brothers. He didn't say it directly but he was encouraging his brother to leave, to go talk to the girl.


It was a little crazy, being asked to hold a card that apparently held Kiri's mother's spirit. He did it though, he was kind of curious what would happen, wondering if he would hear his mother.


Ayame made her way away from the village to the training grounds. She could always use practice with her ninjutsu.

 

[kirisuto12804]

The cared glowed a little brighter and syango spoke first, "Ah his father is here too this makes things more easier on me. And i see he too is a KazeKage. Ill get to the point. My daughter kiri as you know being spirits is a Gypsy ninja. Meaning she can see spirits and uses special Tarot cards in battle besides her sand jutsu. Before my sweet angel had a wall infront of her heart because of being hurt. And now i sense it lowering with your son being so kind. " Rasa nodded "Ya I may not be with him all the time like my wife it but as his father...I can tell my son is restless.Heh he was just like me when i met you honey." Karura nodded giggling "Yes. back then you tried to hide it and only show it when i was in trouble or lonely. then it boiled over. So what was it that you wish to ask of us?" Syango nodded. "I wish to make a marriage..since my daughter stole not only his kiss but his heart..i think it is fair she marries him and takes a role as his wife.. Kiri blushed red and glared at the card "M-mother i-isn't that pushing it!" "No dear its fair as a i can go." Syango smiled seeing they are in agreement.. "Perfect! Now their is payment by her father..who i know still lives in the village and Kiri was avoiding him, Also Gaara dear if you keep the blank one these two will help you.throughout this arrangement." Kiri looked away blushing red. "Betrayed and being sold by my own mother.." she mumbled.


Kankuro blushed seeing her.. he was going to tell but in his way. Sh used his puppet jutsu and one of his puppets walked up to her with a note saying. "Do you love Kankuro?Kankuro loves you.."Kankuro smirked thinking this was flawless.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame was focused, her skill had always been genjutsu, it simply came natural to her. Ninjutsu and taijutsu was the opposite, she had to struggle to accomplish anything. She heard something, it snapped her out of focus. She turned hard on her heels. There was a puppet, to be more specific, one of Kankuro's puppets. She took the note from the puppet and read it. She felt the blood rush to her cheeks as her face turned bright red. She would have never imagined someone being so frank about something like that. She looked up from the note, her eyes searching for Kankuro.


Gaara's eyes grew big as he heard the voices, it wasn't like anything he had expected. To hear from not only his mother, but his father as well, it was shocking. finally he snapped himself out of the shocked state he was in so he could talk, "What sort of payment would be expected?"

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro walked over smiling "Ya i know.. took me long enough however, i wanted it perfect..I didnt want be cheesy with a love letter like shikamru did with temari..besides you deserved a unique confession.So do you love me too?"


Syango smiled "Ah yes you dont know that much on he gypsy ninjas. I guess i should explain the process. Starting with step one which i just dis. Both parents agreeing on the bond. If i had a son this would had been different. According to laws, it is the responsibility of the parents to find their son an appropriate girl. The potential bride will be judged if she is valuable for them based on strength, stamina, health, disposition, manners and domestic skills. They would also look at the girl’s family if they have a good reputation in the community.And i can cover the bases easily. kiri is strong however does get chest pains when scared.She can travel on a trail for a long time but will whine when shes tired and Hangry. That's her code for hungry and angry.She is a sand gypsy so she will fit it just fine i believe and knows where the other gypsies are. And she also can cook and sew.Now as for the payment Gaara In Gypsy ninja code its called a Dowry.This money is to recompense the father for the loss of his daughter, and it is not for the purchase of the bride honey." Kiri nodded and syango continued "After reaching an agreement, the father of the chosen bride drinks a symbolic glass of wine. This means that the boy has been formally accepted as a husband under the agreed conditions. Knowing Luddy Kazekage or not he will test you.." Rasa smiled. "Wait Luddy? I havent seen him in years! so your the one that robbed me of one of my ninjas..well i guess it cant be helped if he fell in love the same way gaara is..ill let that go." Syango giggled. "Not my fault he snuck in my caravan."

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame turned her back on Kankuro, hiding the ever growing blush on her face. She clutched the note tightly in her hand as she looked down at the ground. Her silver hair blew gently in the wind as she stood in silence.


Did she love him? She knew she did like him, but where was the line between love and just liking someone? Did he really love her as he said he did?


"I-I, well, I really like you," Ayame stuttered softly.


Gaara stared at the card in silence as the conversation continued. the voices speaking as if old friends reunited after years.


"Where am I to find this.. Luddy?" Gaara turned to look at Kiri.


"Do you know where I am to find him?" he asked the sand gypsy. He was in no hurry for a wedding, the two still had plenty of time, but he found himself curious about her father. He wondered why she had been avoiding him.

 

[kirisuto12804]

The card began to float and led them to a middle aged man who looked shocked to see the spirit and kiri. "Ludwig you know why I'm here." "No..I'm not giving her away" The spirit got angry and so did kiri. "All I was ever useful to you was acting like a tramp to get information. Did you ever care about what mom wanted when you left when you knew she was having me?" Luddy growled and slapped kiri. "Enough! Now be good and help with the store."


Kankuro smiled and kissed anayme. He felt happy finally.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame's face turned a darker red as Kankuro kissed her. She wasn't use to such affections. She hadn't even really had a boyfriend if she was honest. She didn't really have that many friends, she was an outsider there.


Gaara's eyes flashed with rage. Sand formed around the mans feet and hands so he couldn't move.


"Why shouldn't I kill you here and now?" He asked, his voice low and dark.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro smiled as he gently broke it then gently kissed her neck and backed up. "I can let you go back to training if you want me to stop" Kankuro said as he also got in position to spar with her.


Luddy was freaking out "H-have mercy lord kaze kage..I-it was an accident..when i learned she was with child on my trip with the gypsies i left." "And never assumed mama was in trouble?Just for this bull i think gaara have more rights to take me away from you father.." Luddy growled. "Kazegage for not he still has to prove how he expresses his love and convince me." Kiri twitched in hesitation.. 'shit dads right.. since i was the one that did the kiss and was showing my affections i never gave him the chance' Kiri thought.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame looked away, she felt bashful, something she wasn't exactly use to. She quickly decided sparing was a good idea, to get the lingering feeling of Kankuro's lips off her mind. Ayame positioned herself to spar with Kankuro.


"No, you don't have to leave. I could use a sparring partner."


"I show my affection by protecting Kiri, by keeping you from hurting her," Gaara spoke, stepping in between Kiri and her father.


"I show my affection by letting her choose your fate when I, if left with the decision, would kill you."

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro smiled and began with using multiple puppets with a weapon or three. each one trying to surround her as he crept closer. He prepared a kunai just in case she striked. 'she is perfect and i dont care if im a bad kisser ill prove my love to her.' kankuro thought.


Kiri blushed smiling and had an idea and whispered it to gaara "Um i have an idea. can you put him in a prison for a while? Kinda like a time out till he understands im not a tool? If if still refuses after a while you can kill him." she smiled and kissed his cheek. She couldn't help it. Something about Gaara made him kissable. it could be his protectiveness, or his unique charm. She was just so curious about him. She didn't want to rush her mothers plan anyway. that's why she said put her father in prison. that way she has time to figure him out.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame smiled, if Kankuro was going to use his signature moves, she figured she would do the same. She pulled out kunai and senbon, aiming all of them directly as Kankuro while avoiding his puppets in what appeared like a deadly but beautiful dance. Her movements were quick and graceful. She was fast, but she never tried to use taijutsu as she danced around the training ground. The first moment Kankuro was distracted, or off guard she would use it, her genjutsu. She kept kunai, senbon and shuriken flying at him, keeping him on his toes.


Gaara nodded.


"As you wish," He spoke as he looked at Kiri. He then turned back to her father, "I sentence you to prison, until your daughter decides you deserve your freedom," Gaara spoke simply before turning, beckoning over two Jonin to escort Kiri's father.

 

[kirisuto12804]

when she saw the gone she took a moment to explore looking for any sign of mothers locket. when the card found it for her she used the sand to reach for it and was sadden by its disrepair. Even the picture was gone. she sighed and glanced seeing her mothers old tarot board. 'i wonder..' Then she walked over to it.. "Um g-gaara can you stay for a little bit.." When she heard silence she thought he left. So she began her tarot jutsu. She pulled out 8 cards in the shape of an S.. she knew this spread was only forbidden unless she really wanted to know if gaara was the one.


Kankuro smiled dadging each one and pinned her with one puppet "Your quick but your also distracted." He said as he 'kissed' her with the puppet then threw a ninja star at her.Kankuro had to admit she was improving. then he tripped on a rock and fell on his face.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame took her chance leaping away from the puppet and landing on Kankuro, pinning him down on his stomach. With her knees on either side of him, she leaned down, placing a kunai at his neck.


"Am I the only one distracted? Checkmate."


Gaara was there, watching from a darkened corner. He stood silent, trying to understand exactly what Kiri was doing. He crossed his arms, the look on her face, they way she darted her eyes around, was she doing something she wasn't suppose to? He didn't know, but he was going to find out.

 

[kirisuto12804]

she calmed down enough to finally do it and kiri did silent ninja symbols that were unique and began. "Red string of fate jutsu.." the cards glowed and bean suffleing. she eyed each one. when they settled she took another breath. she reveled the 1st. It showed the fool. Her falling like a brick into the relationship and yet him too.. both believing its pure. Then the second and so on but she froze on one card that told her what she had to do in order to prove her 100% loyalty.. "I-i cant...nonono he cant see that creature in me nonono he will hate me!" she said stopping the justsu and crying.


Kankuro smiled and used one of his puppets to take some advantage he used his chakra strings to gently pin her down and whisper romantic yet kinda lustful things to her and ending with "Even if you die..No matter how many puppets i make to try to math your beauty and personality..None will never be close to the original"

 

[Ycharley]

"I can't see what creature in you?" Gaara finally spoke, letting his presence be known. He stepped from the shadows, his eyes almost predatory. What was she hiding from him and why would it make him hate her. Did she not realize he had carried the one tailed beast, he was, at one point, the truest definition of a monster.


Ayame smiled, "I don't plan on dying anytime soon," She whispered before kissing Kankuro. thrusting Kankuro into her strongest genjutsu. With her lips still locked onto his it would be all but impossible for him to break. His puppets would be useless in this dimension. She would let him control where his illusion went though, she didn't want to be horrific, or traumatizing. No, she wanted to see what his true intentions where. His illusion would reveal his deepest desires with her. She could feel the blush rushing to her cheeks, she knew it could be more than embarrassing for her considering she would be an observer, one Kankuro wouldn't be aware of.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kiri glanced up and sighed. "Ok umm j-just dont freak.. You know the stories of the ninetailed beasts? What if i said their was a 10th but, she was disowned by the other 8 except one. Shes called Susami... The no tail. The one tail secretly loved the no tail dispite his ways of showing it. And in return the no tails tried to show her feelings. One day.. the no tails got jealous of the two tails and challenged it for the affection of the one tails. It almost ended in her death till the one tails stopped it. Saying he loved no tails becaus she had a hidden power and she didnt need tails to prove it. Then the 9 tails banished her for disobeying order and was given to gypsy ninjas the one tails silently promised to find her. And if he did.. the owner of the no tails has to let the owner of the one tail in their mind so when they meet she can finally calm down from her depression and rage.Susami is in me.."


Kankuro's mind wandered to what he truly desired. many missions and dates with her. marriage if she wished it and making love to her to have children. and eventually retiring with her in peace.

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame's face turned blood red, she could feel the heat radiating from her face as the scenes flashed before her eyes. She broke the genjutsu by rolling off of Kankuro. She laid on her back beside him, her face the color of his brothers hair. She definitely should have went for the traumatizing because now she was traumatized. She couldn't say she didn't like what she saw, it was just, she hadn't expected it, plus, she had discovered from the visions, Kankuro was a freak in the sheets. She closed her eyes, taking slow, deep breathes. What was she going to do now.


Gaara's eyes went wide, he had, until recently contained the one tailed beast. He knew he would have to come in contact with one tail once again, possible even house the beast inside himself once more. He knew what it was like to have the beast thrashing around in your head.


"What if I told you, I could make that happen. "

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro blushed wondering what he saw then thought it was great kisser after all and smiled confidently "Guess im not that bad of a kisser huh?" he bloated a bit trying to inch closer to his new beloved. 'i just dont hope she saw my desires..I mean some i would let her pick but the umm..one part..its up to her i dont wanna force it' Kankuro thought embarrassed.


kiri looked up giving him a 'your joking' look but then smiled realising he was serious. "Oh my god you would be a life saver. Oh man that means i have to do the ritulal and i forgot some of the parts.." She goes to a closet and pulls out some scrolls..she had the cutest panic look. As she looked for the scroll she was so happy. she was not given the opertunity for peace from all this depression and anger.

 

[Ycharley]

Gaara sighed, holding up a hand, a sign for her to calm down.


"I need time for preparation as well, a day or so, I will have to leave, I will return and then we can do the ritual, " Gaara spoke. He didn't want to have to leave Kiri, but he knew he had to. He would assign guard for her, that didn't mean he wouldn't miss and worry about her. Then he decided to do something he had wanted to do for the good portion of the day.


" Kiri, " he spoke so she would turn to face him. Right as she turned he pushed her against the wall, his hands on either side of her head and his body pushing her hard against the wall. Without warning he crushed his lips against hers, claiming her lips with his own.


"I-i s-s-saw everything, " Ayame spoke, her voice waiving like a leaf in the wind.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kiri blushed red as a beet seeing gaara do this.she blushed and kissed back letting him claim her lips as his forever.she never wished to part from them but she tried to make it one to remember. "Take king with you in case you get tired And ill be fine.. Im just looking for a scroll and cleaning up this mess." She said as she kissed him again. She felt like she and susami was finally getting what they desired. Temari saw what he intended to do and goes up to kanuro and Anyame unaware of the embaressed kankuro "Bro get up remember that old sand tale..apparently its true. "Kankuro looked up shocked... "You mean the no tail does exist and gaara is going to find the one tails again? IS HE CRAZY!" Temari sighed. "Apperently however, this no tails lived in depression and anger for not being with the one tails. They were separated. So in a way.. i think Gaara is doing both of them a favor.."

 

[Ycharley]

Whatever happiness and mood was set, instantly disappeared for Ayame. It seemed whenever herself and Kankuro were having a moment it was always interrupted by something to do with Kiri and Gara. She let out a slow sigh before sitting up. She understood they were brothers, she understood he was the Kazekage. Still, how could they ever have anything if they were always pulled into Gaara's love life.


Gaara nodded.


"I must leave now, I will leave instructions for Shinobu to take shifts guarding you, " he spoke simply before turning and leaving. He let out a long sigh, he never thought he would do what he knew he was about to do.