Chapter 2
The truth,

Relieved, I sank down and looked at the area more closely. How beautiful the desert is at night, how innocent and pure it lies there, so without any flaws and so defenseless, but you should never underestimate nature.
The moon seemed gigantic and wanted to illuminate the whole night. But as I said, you shouldn't be fooled by this backdrop if you wanted to survive.
Temari made himself noticeable with a clear throat, I looked slightly dreamy at her completely caught in the backdrop. But reality caught up with you all too quickly.
"So we are now out of the land of fire and that's why I'll keep my promise and tell you why you have to go to Suna." She looked at the ground and seemed to be looking for words to begin with. Her gaze was slowly reflected, but she didn't seem to be looking at her but in the far distance. "So .. I don't even know how to tell you ... But Tsunade lost a bet and used you as a stake because she thought she couldn't lose anymore."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing, tears came to my eyes and I had to convulsively suppress a tantrum
"She has something ......."
"I know that sucks from her but first listen to me until the end, yes ... Sakura please."
"I can't believe that she did that. What happens to her about playing with my life, she is no longer quite at ease ......."
"SAKURA listen to me until the end. Ok? Well, she actually thought that he wasn't serious when he offered the same mission. She thought there was something fishy but it wasn't. Well actually it wasn't hers at all Idea but kankuros. "
"What Kankuro told her to take me as a bet ... What does he have to do with it."
"No Tsunade played against Kankuro and they were right up when, Kankuro suggested that they each use a good ninja from their village to make the whole thing more exciting and whoever loses the round would be rid of them.Tsunade lost and then got rid of you. But now Kankuro has disappeared because of his troubled conscience. "
"And why didn't they rate it as a friendly game and forget about it?"
"Because that's not possible, there were too many witnesses and a second agreement."
"And that is? Temari, you can tell me, I'm in control."
"That Tsunade has to give up her job as Ho kage if she doesn't stick to it and Kankuro has to leave his village forever, no even his country. You understand, they couldn't help it."
"But why did you have to have witnesses and why did he even get such an idea?"
"Sakura, I don't know, you have to ask Kankuro yourself." She said nothing further and nothing more to me. How could they play with the lives of others, had they even thought about what they were doing.

Long after we fell silent, a strange noise woke me. I jumped up and looked around for Temari, but she was no longer there. "Temari," I whispered to avoid the attention of whoever was making the noise. But I received no answer, even the night seemed eager to listen. I decided to go a bit ahead to find out who had made the noise. Then I saw something, or rather someone, who was talking to Temari very quietly. I had to get closer to see who it was and what they were talking about.
"If Sakura finds out about it, she'll freak out. I beg you that doesn't have to be."
If Temari said the rest I couldn't understand because suddenly the wind came up and the noise of the conversation blew away from me. Suddenly I took a stand and a branch cracked, so loud that Temari turned it around, frightened, and the unknown disappeared into the darkness. I saw no more sin in hiding any more and stepped into the light."Sakura what are you doing here. I thought you were going to sleep."
"So did I, but I woke up because I had a bad dream.", I sincerely hoped that my lie wasn't too obvious and she didn't notice. If she noticed it, she didn't let it show that she came up to me and pulled me with her. To our sleeping place.
"We shouldn't leave our things alone, you never know who's doing them around here. In the end, we're left with nothing and that doesn't have to be. Now try to get some sleep, we have a long way to go tomorrow." With these She let her words fall to her sleep and closed her eyes. I wondered if it was just a red herring and she just waited until I fell asleep to meet up with the mysterious guys. But I was completely worried about otherwise shortly afterwards you could hear her snoring softly. Since I was calmed down, I fell asleep too.

Something shook me and made me dream of a beautiful dream. Drunk asleep I sat up to see who was the culprit, but who should it have been except Temari.
Idle I got up and stretched myself to get rid of the after-effects of sleep. "What time is it? It's still dark."
"I thought we'd leave early so we wouldn't get the full sun right away, and if we hurry we'll be on the way by tonight."
I took a deep breath before I said something so as not to appear breathless and weak, but probably also to reassure myself. "How fast do we have to be to make it to tonight?"
"Quick, I don't know, I can't tell you, because we both probably see things differently. But you don't need to worry, I know the desert like the back of my hand and I know a few shortcuts, so we're faster."
Her statement didn't really reassure me, but she was right about our different perspectives.I just hoped I didn't fall over on the way and she didn't notice. But it seemed my concern was void, the Temari made sure that she kept pace with me. Apparently she cared something that I came to Suna alive.

The way was exhausting even worse than Temari had said and the sun shone mercilessly on our heads. My prayers were not answered, how much I wished that clouds would appear and hide the sun behind me.
It was hot and dry and my feet seemed to be sinking into the sand. Sometimes I had the feeling that he wanted to pull me down. We took more breaks than we actually wanted but because of me it was no different. I was just not used to this climate and this is where I would spend the rest of my life. For me the idea was horrible.
It had been dark for a long time when Temari gave me to understand that I should stop. I did as I was told and looked around, but I didn't think much of anything that would have reminded me of Suna. Maybe we came from the other side and because of that I didn't know where we were or she wanted to stay the night after all.
"Temari are we there yet?" I asked, but she didn't seem to notice me. It looked like she was looking for someone.
"What's the matter? Temari are you listening to me at all?" I said a little more angry.
"Yes, I can hear you, I'm just looking if I can see him."
"Whom?"
"Well, Gaara, who else?", She said as if I had to know.
But what was Gaara doing here? The situation got more and more complicated and I slowly but couldn't keep up.
"What does your little brother want here?"
"Hey for you, still Master Kazekage, and why can't he finally do what he wants. But no, he just comes here more often, it's his favorite place. But apparently not today." As soon as she had said that, someone appeared Form on the elevation.
Was that Gaara?Why did it always have to be so dark in the desert night, how should you know in advance if you were attacked.
I wasn't sure what to say so I decided to bring Temari's attention to the person.
"What's going on? Why are you muteing me on Sakura?" Temari asked a little annoyed.
"There's someone up there."
"You fool, of course, there is someone there. This is Gaara, don't get into your shirt, he doesn't sting.
As if he had heard our whispered conversation, he suddenly stood in front of us. I was shocked and almost fell on my back if I hadn't found my balance.
"Hello Gaara, I thought you won't come today anymore." Gaara looked at her, if looks could kill Temari would be dead now. Clearly he was in a bad mood and not too short. He glanced at me and my heart seemed to stop for a moment. "As if I had nothing better to do," he just said and turned away. We both stopped dead in our tracks, unsure what to do. Gaara turned back to us. "What do you need an extra invitation or do you come with me now." Temari broke out of her stupor and pulled me behind her. Gaara paid no attention to us and ran at a pace that we could hardly keep up with. When we finally stopped we had reached the gorge known to me, only that it was more closely guarded than usual. Gaara stepped forward and talked to one of the guards.
Then he turned and pointed at me with an expression that made me want to sink into the ground. Suddenly he waved us over and we passed the gorge to get to the village. "Temari explain everything to her and then come back to me.", Gaara said before he dissolved into nothing.
"What does he mean you should explain everything to me?"
"Well, where do you sleep, for example, and how things go from here, Gaara will decide tomorrow.But do not worry, it will work out somehow. "said Temari in a puffed tone.
"And where do I sleep in, hope not out here or in some shabby cave."
"You will stay with Gaara for the time being until we ....."
"What is out of the question? I won't sleep with him, what is that supposed to mean? Are you no longer ticking quite right?"
"Sakura not in the sense that you already know that the Kage have their own house, right? You don't sleep in the same room as him, you get one of the guest rooms. Who do you think Gaara den is for, my goodness." Temari mumbled softly and hit his hand lightly in front of his head.
"But why don't I stay with you, why of all things with Gaara?"
"Because he thinks it's safer that way. Firstly, the village is calmed down because they know that Gaara has everything under control. Secondly, Gaara wants to know if you might not want to spy on us after all, and thirdly, it's safer for you. You have it now understood?"
I nodded gently, I didn't want to discuss any further. I knew I couldn't have won that, Temari had an argument for almost every