He didn't need much more than that to assume he was right about the Akatsuki being on her tail, regardless of her statement that she'd lost them for the time being – if Gaara was being honest, he didn't think that to be the case at all. But there was no use in debating her abilities to lose the mercenary group whatsoever. Especially not if that meant she could be offended and run away again. She's a Jinchuuriki. Gaara, more than anyone, knows what this means, so he allowed a smile to fully bloom as he watched her wings glowing lightly and changing hues. Fascinating. “ Thank you. I'd hate to leave you here knowing they might show up again. It's safer if we go to the village, we'll be better prepared in case they find out where you are. ” He was rushing this, but the sooner they got to the village, the quicker he'd be able to contact the Hokage – her input on how they should proceed was of the utmost importance. So with no further warning besides the distinct noise of the sand leaving the gourd, he too stepped up on the sandy foundation underneath their feet. Gaara offered her his hand to hold, head tilting to the side – he had no way of knowing she wouldn't just fly away, but this gesture indicated that he bore no ill intentions more than it was a personal guarantee – Fuu can trust him. “ Shall we? ” — @writemuse's fuu – cont. from here














