The Only One

Thanks for reviews. This chapter isn’t going to be that bad. Maybe Itachi will be up to his usual stuff…like hurting or bugging Gaara. I don’t know yet. I usually make up stuff as I go. But it turns out good anyways. Well I don’t really know what to say in the AN. So on with the story.

ENJOY!!!!

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Chapter 12
The Greatest Power

(Time skip- a week later)

Gaara was still sleeping when Temari came to give him his medicine. Neji woke up first and saw Temari walking towards the bed.

“Hey, Temari. I’ll give him the pills when he wakes up. You should let him sleep. It’s his first day back in four months.” Said Neji.

“You’re right Neji but it’s an hour before school and you should get ready yourself. You know it will take Gaara a while to change. Promise me that if he starts passing out or something the take him where he’ll be safe. I’ll hurt you Neji if Itachi gets a hold of him.” Said Temari.

“I know that already. Gaara is sitting with me and if not me then my friend Lee or one of the others. I’m not letting Itachi touch him again and I told Gaara the plan too. So just go, I’ll get him ready.” Said Neji.

“Okay, see ya Neji.” Temari walked out of the room and went to work.

Neji went to get a shower. He was always at Gaara’s house so his uncle told him he could just stay there. It was better because then he didn’t have to put up with Neji. He hated Neji, but took care of him. Now he had somewhere for him to stay and not worry about him.

Neji got out of the shower half an hour later and went to Gaara’s room. He saw that Gaara was sitting up in his bed and watching him.

“You know you should get ready Gaara. Your sister wont’ let me live if you miss the first day back.” Said Neji.

“I know. I’m just a little worried about things at school. What will happen if I pass out and get caught by Itachi?” Said Gaara.

“Well first of all, if you start or feel light headed tell me because I need to get you to a safe place and two, Itachi won’t be able to get near you. Me and the others will be around, Gaara.” Said Neji.

“Oh.” He was quiet for a moment. “Temari usually wakes me up to take those pills.” Said Gaara.

“Yeah I told her that I’ll get them to you because you needed enough sleep since it’s you first day back.” Said Neji. Gaara took the pills and drank water with them.

“I know and I’m still freaking out. I don’t want to get hurt again. What if Itachi hurts me or sees me there?” Asked Gaara.

“Don’t worry, I’m here. Now get dress and we’ll go. Come on Gaara I have things to do today.” Said Neji.

“Okay.” Said Gaara. 5 minutes later Neji and Gaara walked to the door. They got in the car and drove to school.

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When they got there they saw all their friends hanging in the same spot like always. Just like Itachi’s group did. When Gaara saw them. He could help, but to freak out. That was when Kankurou came over and pulled Gaara inside the building with Neji and the others following him.

After they were in the school Kankurou told Sasuke and Naruto to take Gaara to homeroom and they did. Kankurou stopped Neji from walking off and they watched as Itachi and Kimimaro went to homeroom. Then they walked to the bathroom.

“Neji, I’m worried about my brother. I also know that Itachi knows he’s back. I don’t want anything to happen to him so try to keep him away from seeing Itachi because he was almost freaking out when we were standing out there. Like I told you, it’s going to take a while for him to heal. The kid is still scared to death because of what happened to him. Promise me Neji.” Said Kankurou.

“Don’t worry. Gaara will be okay, I promise.” Said Neji. They both walked to homeroom and sat in their seats before the teacher came into the room.

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It was first period now and Gaara was sitting in the back of the classroom with Hinata, Naruto and Sasuke, who now sat in the back with them. Sasuke saw his brother looking back a couple of times and knew that Itachi would make a move on Gaara sometime today. But with Itachi, you never knew when that was.

“Gaara, I don’t mean to make you upset or anything, but Itachi is staring at us.” Said Sasuke.

“What? H-he is?” Gaara was almost shivering, but his friends calmed him down.

“Listen, as long as we’re with you, they can’t touch you.” Said Sasuke.

“Yeah, my cousin and your brother will hurt them if they do.” Said Hinata.

“And we can kick their asses!” Yelled Naruto, causing the class to look at him.

“Plus, I’m back. Zabuza told me that we’re moving here because I can still go to school with my friends. Itachi won’t mess with me because he’s scared to death of Zabuza.” Said Haku.

“When did you get back, Haku?” Said Gaara.

“I’ve been back. I guess they didn’t tell you or something.” Said Haku, looking at the others.

“I knew I forgot about something.” Said Naruto.

“Never tell the dobe anything because he forgets everything.” Said Sasuke.

“Shut up, teme! I don’t forget everything!” Yelled Naruto.

“I know I was kidding.” Sasuke said. They didn’t get to talk that long because it was half of day of school and classes were short. After the bell rang they got things together and went to next class.

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(Roku: Okay I’m going to skip to the last period. It’s Art class so don’t worry. I have something else planned for the chapter Oh and I had to add Haku. I love him so much. Well, back to the story.)

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It was the last class for the day and everyone have a free period. People were talking about parties, others were talking about things around school. Like how Itachi’s new pet wouldn’t come to school anymore. Gaara and Neji on the other hand were talking about what to do for the rest of the day after school.

“We should get all our friends and go to the mall.” Said Gaara.

“And how are you getting money?” Asked Neji.

“From you.” Said Gaara looking at Neji.

“I knew you were going to pull that move Gaara.” Said Neji.

“But you know Temari is not home and Kankurou won’t give me any money. I need to get a manga.” Said Gaara.

“Okay fine, but who is coming with us?” Asked Neji.

“How about Sasuke, Naruto, Kiba and Hinata?” Asked Gaara.

“I think it’s okay, but I need someone else with a car.” Said Neji.

“Well we can always let all four of them sit in the back.” Said Gaara.

“Well once we get out of here. We’ll go find the others and then we’ll go to my car and head over to the mall.” Said Neji.

“Okay.” Gaara shivered. “Itachi is looking over here. I think I’m going to leave the class-“ Gaara was cut off by Neji.

“No, you stay with me Gaara. He can’t touch you as long as you are with me. I won’t let him touch you Gaara. Just stay with me and it will be okay.” Said Neji putting his arm around Gaara’s waist.

“Okay, Neji.” Said Gaara. The class was soon over and they were getting ready to find the others so they could go to the mall. But what they didn’t know was that Itachi was listening to their plans and was going to follow them.

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(Skipping to the mall)

Gaara and his friends were walking around the mall. It was only Gaara, Neji, Sasuke and Naruto because the other two had their own plans for the day. They didn’t know as that something bad was going to happen and it would change their life’s forever.

They went to hot topic to buy some new clothes and CDs and what ever else. Before going to the mall, Neji drove Gaara to his house so he could get his own things and not bug people for money. Kankurou gave him at least 200 dollars to spend on whatever him wanted.

After they did all their shopping. Sasuke and Naruto went one way and Gaara and Neji went the other but before doing so, they all agreed to meet in the food court of the mall later on.

Neji and Gaara were walking around the mall, looking in random stores and playing games in the game room. Gaara started to get light headed so he told that he wasn’t feeling well and that he was ready to pass out.

“Neji, can we go to the bathroom? I’m feeling light headed.” Said Gaara.

“Yeah, come on. I’m not letting you pass out on me. We’ll just leave and I’ll take you home.” Said Neji.

“I don’t want to go. I just need to sit in a quiet place for awhile that is the only place I can think of.” Said Gaara.

“Alright,.” Neji said and grabbed Gaara’s hand and pulled him to the bathroom.

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Sasuke and Naruto were walking around the mall to see if anyone else was there. They saw a few people from school, like the fan girls, Shino, Kiba and Hinata were with them too. There were others, but they didn’t stay to see who they were.

They were walking back towards the movies since Sasuke promised Naruto that he would take him while Gaara and Neji were doing whatever they were doing. When they got there they saw that the lines were not that long. So Sasuke went up and got tickets for the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

As they were getting their food and drinks Sasuke was looking around to see if anyone else was there. That’s when he saw Itachi walking into the mall by himself. It bothered him that Itachi was there alone, but he didn’t even think about it when Naruto pulled him into the movie.

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Gaara and Neji got to the bathroom and Gaara sat on the floor and Neji sat next to him.

“You know that I should take you home.” Said Neji.

“Yeah, I know, but I don’t want to. I haven’t been to the mall in four months because of what Itachi did to me. I’m still haunted by that day and I can’t forget it. I’m happy that Haku is back. Him and Hinata are the first friends I ever had in this school three years ago. Yeah I didn’t talk to anyone, but if no one was around. I would talk to them.” Said Gaara, thinking of the past.

“I always wondered why didn’t you talk until this year?” Asked Neji.

“I...um...was afraid to. At my old school no one liked me and called me names. My dad wanted me dead because of it, but my uncle was that one who stopped him. I was running home from school because a bunch of high school kids were after me. I was only in 6th grade at the time.” Gaara paused. “I ran home and my father was outside doing something. I don’t remember, but I ran to him and told him that these kids were after me. He saw I was crying and he stopped the kids. After the kids left, my dad came back and pulled me into the house. What he didn’t know that my uncle saw everything and heard me yelling and ‘let me go’ and ‘don’t hurt me’.” Gaara said.

“So in other words at your old school, you had no friends at all and your father beat you because those kids were after you.” Said Neji.

“Yeah, but my uncle came into the house when I screamed because my father hit me and pushed me into the wall causing a few of my ribs to break. My uncle ran in and pushed my father way and picked me up and took me to his house where Temari and Kankurou had been staying lately. Then two years later is when he tried to kill me. That’s why I couldn’t talk to people. Everyone except Haku and Hinata. I didn’t trust anyone because of my past.” Said Gaara.

“Now I understand. Itachi bought back memories of your past up. That night you acted like you were asleep so you wouldn’t cry or freak out when seeing your brother and sister. Right?” Asked Neji.

“Yeah, but now I’m okay because I know that he wouldn’t hurt me again and I feel safe now.” Gaara said moving close to Neji and laying his head on Neji’s shoulder.

“You’re right Gaara. He won’t touch you anymore. As long as I’m around you or close to you, that guy will never get his hands on you.” Said Neji, putting his arms around Gaara’s waist and kissing the top of Gaara’s head.

They didn’t see Itachi outside the bathroom and they didn’t know he was listening to them. He knew if he went in there Neji would hold him back as Gaara made a run for it, but he was still going to get Gaara even if it meant to get him away from Neji.

Gaara was almost asleep when he heard the door open and Neji stood up. He opened his eyes and his nightmare was sanding in front of them.

“What do you want Itachi?!” Yelled Neji.

“I just want to talk to Gaara. No need to yell Neji.” Said Itachi.

“Gaara, get behind me now.” Neji said. He wasn’t going to be a bad boyfriend this time. “Get out of here Itachi. I won’t let you hurt him this time. I’ll kill you first before I let you have Gaara.” He took Gaara’s hand and ran out of the bathroom. Itachi was behind them, but Neji didn’t know.

“What do we do now Neji?” Asked Gaara almost out of breath.

“We’re going to go different ways and meet on the roof. You take the short way and run. Please don’t stop running. I’ll be up there as soon as I can. Now go.” Neji said and let go of Gaara’s hand. Itachi chose to follow Gaara, but made sure the kid didn’t know.

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Sasuke and Naruto were watching the end of the movie. When Sasuke got a text message from Neji saying that Itachi was after Gaara and that they were going to meet on the roof. Sasuke and Naruto both ran out of their seats, but they weren’t the only one to see to message. A friend saw the message too by looking over Sasuke’s shoulder and he ran too.

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Gaara was almost to the roof. He ran up the stairs and opened the door, shutting it. He went to the edge and looked down. It was a pretty high place and if someone would fall… they would not be alive.

Gaara was looking around, seeing the cars come and go. Then he felt someone put their arms around him.

“I’m sorry if I hurt you that day little Gaara, but I enjoyed myself.” Whispered Itachi.

“Let me go. If Neji comes up here you’re done for.” Said Gaara.

“I’m not going to hurt you this time. I just want to talk and ask you things like, may I kill your beloved Neji so I can have you?” Said Itachi. He could feel Gaara shaking with rage.

“If you touch him I’ll-“ He couldn’t say anything else as Itachi kissed him.

“Why don’t you just give in Gaara? I’ve liked you for three years and that damn boyfriend and friends of yours didn’t allow me near you back then. So now I’m-“ Gaara pushed him away.

“I don’t like you and I never will. You hurt my friends, you almost killed Sasuke at school and you hurt Neji. You left him on the roof of the school to die. I hate you! You act like the kids at my old school! Just go away ITACHI!!” Yelled Gaara.

This pissed Itachi off and he grabbed Gaara around the neck and started tighten his grip.

“Don’t you ever yell at me Gaara. I’m stronger then you and I’m going to kill you. I killed those other kids. The only reason you didn’t die like them is because I didn’t break your neck like I did to them. I can end your life here Gaara, but I’ll give you another chance.” Said Itachi letting him go.

“Y-you k-killed those k-kids? How could you? They didn’t do anything to you. They just tried to get away from an ass like you. I’m not afraid of you Itachi. See I have two sides of me. One side is my weak and scared little life that everyone sees, but my other side…people don’t mess with me. If I can kill me father for hurting me, I’m sure as hell I can kill you too. I’m getting tired of your games Itachi. I hate being pushed around and I hate you.” Gaara paused. “I lived in fear my whole life, but since I kicked my father’s ass and killed him a while back. I think I can take you down too.” Said Gaara not being himself.

This was starting to freak Itachi out. The weak kid he always picked on was freaking him out. “Gaara, can we talk about this I mean please. I promise to leave you alone. Okay?” Itachi saw that Gaara was starting to take steps towards him. The only thing Itachi could do is back up and hope not to fall off.

“I hate you. Why should I give you another chance? You know how hard it is the hide this side of me from Neji? I’m trying so hard so that Neji doesn’t find out. Anyhow, it’s your turn to feel the pain me and the others felt as we were dying.” Gaara paused a minute to see how far from the edge Itachi was and saw that he was in the perfect place. “And now Itachi, we all find out that in the end you are the only one. The only one that will die for a reason and not just for fun.” With that Gaara push Itachi off the roof and Itachi fell to his death.

‘Sorry I had to do this Itachi, but you were hurting too many people. Me, Neji, Sasuke and Naruto. Because of you Sasuke won’t live in his house and almost died in your hands. Because of you Naruto almost lost a boyfriend. Because of you I was dying and you didn’t care as long as you were the last to have me. Because of you Neji almost lost me a second time. And because of you these kids died so you could have fun with them. Their mothers and fathers never got to say goodbye because of you. But now it will all end because you are the one that is gone now. RIP Itachi...oh wait not. BURN IN HELL!’ Gaara thought to himself.

Gaara was looking down at Itachi when someone came up behind him. Gaara looked and saw it was Haku.

“Haku, I...um...I was up here and he-“ Gaara was cut off.

“Don’t worry Gaara. I’ll lie for you. That was good friends do and thanks to you no one will be hurt by Itachi anymore.” Said Haku.

“But...I killed him. I’m going to get in trouble.” Said Gaara.

“Not with us at your side Gaara. We will all lie for you until the end. No one will find out that you killed Itachi.” Said Neji.

“My brother acted like he was better and could do what he pleased, but now he got what he deserved.” Said Sasuke.

“Yeah Gaara. We’re all going to be in this. You won’t get in trouble. This is the happiest day of my life because someone out smarted Itachi at his own game.” Said Naruto.

“So none of you guys are mad at me?” Asked Gaara.

“No, you were only protecting yourself. Anyways, who wants cookies because I’m buying!” Yelled Haku.

They all went to the food court in the mall and Haku brought cookies for everyone. They all forgot about Itachi and lived their lives without worrying about anyone, but their friends and lovers.

Gaara and Neji stayed together. Gaara had one more year of high school then him and Neji were going to the same college and Haku, Sasuke, Naruto and Hinata were going there too.

Orochimaru found out about Itachi’s death and he knew the person that did it. So he took Itachi’s place.

Sasuke moved back into his house and so did his parents. They were happy to find out that Itachi was gone. They were upset at first, but knew they could give a better life to their youngest son now without being afraid of anything.

But most of importantly everyone kept their promise and Gaara didn’t get in trouble by anyone. Even his brother and sister helped keep him safe and they all moved on.

They all learned that you can be yourself and not afraid of people. If you’re hurt, upset or have a really bad past growing up, there is always something or someone that will make you happy and help you move on with life. Even at first if it’s bad, friends are always there and lovers are always there. You just have to find The Only One to be happy and safe with. Whether it’s a friend or lover. And don’t give up if life gets hard. Fight back if you have too.

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THE END

I hope you all like this story. And thank for reading it. I’m thinking about making a squeal but I don’t know. If you guys want to know what happen two years later. Then I’ll write a squeal. Oh the last part of this story is something I follow by everyday and it helps me.

The cookies part at the end of the story is for my one friend that reviews this story and always makes me laugh because of her cookie reviews I get form her.

Anyways, I’m working on a new story called “Is It Love or Hate” It’s an Itachi/Sasuke story. And I’m working on it now. But it’s going to be different from the other stories about them.

Well PLEASE REVIEW EVERYONE!!! and let me know if I should make a squeal or not. I’m leaving it up to you guys and if I do make a squeal. I promise with my heart and soul I’ll have yaoi parts with Neji/Gaara. I promise.

Thanks for reading.