After months of secretly planning; the fated day has come. One this day; is the day of the jinchuuriki of Sunagakure birth. Gaara of the Desert. This is the day that the young Suna ninja was never too found of. Ever since his birth; his life was never a happy one. Full of sadness and pain. That is until not long ago when he traveled to the village of Konoha. There he meet and battle a young man. Thanks to boy from Konoha; Gaara’s eye began to open and he began to see the world in a new light. Thanks to this boy and thanks to a whom he befriended after his encounter with the boy. This girl also came from Konoha; however she was not born from the village. An outsider. And yet she showed great care and love for the people of a land she did not know. It was this kindness that sparked this friendship between Gaara and this girl. Her name is Mizu, Mizu Kouyama. It’s this girl who is responsible for today’s festivities. When Mizu heard of her friend’s birthday; she wanted more than anything to give her friend to enjoy his birthday. Just like her and her friends. So with the assistance of the older sibling of the birthday boy, Temari and Kankuro. They planned a small and simple gathering of those that care for the young man just as much as them. The guest consists of the older siblings, Mizu, their sensei, two members from Suna’s regular forces, and Gaara’s only student. When Gaara arrives to his party he’s so surprised to find a room full of people who have come to wish him a happy birthday. Though he didn’t show it as much as he was capable. He was happy to learn that he wasn’t alone. And that there are people who were happy that he was born.
As the party came to an end and all the guest leave. Young Gaara sits silently on the outskirts of his village, not too far from his home. In this moment of solitude he basks in the warm and comforting thoughts left by the party. His heart warmed as he could feel the care and love that each person in the room felt towards him. Gaara still couldn’t believe that there are people within his village that genuinely care for him. Despite the terror that he once brought long ago to the people of his home. Now the desire to change his ways and repair the damage he’s done. He’s thrilled to know that some people have seen this and are beginning to accept him. This gives him the courage to continue to move forward towards his goals. Coming onto the scene is the one planned the party and a friend to the birthday boy, Mizu.
After helping the older sibling clean what remains of their small part; Mizu goes in search of her dear friend. She had a special birthday gift that she has been meaning to give him. However with her mind focused on party planning; she did not have the time to properly present the gift to him, along with the others. So she looks for him at one of the few places she’s come to know where he will be. She finds him standing by himself staring out into his desert homeland. She approached him softly, not wanting to disturb his moment of peace.
Mizu- “Hey birthday boy.” She says softly, catching her friends attention. Hearing his name; he turns and sees his oceanic eyed friend.
Gaara- “Hello Mizu.” He greeted.
Mizu- “May I join you?” She asks softly.
Gaara- “Of course.” He says with a nod of his head.
Mizu stands beside her friend as they gaze out into the ocean of sand. The peaceful scene fills her heart with tranquility and serien. She takes a deep breath; taking the sent that the desert carries. A fragrance that is so different from her adopted home in Konoha.
Mizu- “Such a beautiful sight.” She says softly as she sits on the ground beside her friend.
Gaara- “Indeed.” He said just as softly as she did. Mizu noticed this change in his usual tone. This can only mean that he must have enjoyed the small party that she and his siblings put together. Wanting to see if this is true she asks him a question.
Mizu- “So; how did you like your party?” She asks softly.
Gaara- “To be honest; I enjoyed it very much.” He said truthfully. “I will be honest; I truly wasn’t expecting anything like that. I never really had any good reason to celebrate my birth.” He said softly; thinking about his past. “I’d never would have imagine that people would actually come, but they did. And I still can’t believe it.” He said surprised. “Despite what I’ve done in the past.” he said.
Mizu- “You really shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve seen that you’ve changed for the better and I honestly believed that there had to be others that see it to.” She said as she looks up at him. “I will admit it was tough to find them but I never gave up and I found them.” She said with a proud smile as she looks out into the desert.
Gaara’s gaze turns to his friend that sits beside him. He can see her bright and happy smile on her face as she beams with pride. She’s proud of her work and all that she’s done for his sake. This fills his heart with the same warmth that he felt before and he can’t help but blush at the sigh of her smile. Gathering all his courage bashfully says his gratitude to his friend from Konoha.
Gaara- “T-Thank you for my birthday party, M-Mizu Kouyama.” He said bashfully stuttering his thank you, as a blush bust his pale cheeks. Mizu looks up at her friend as he shyly and awkwardly attempt to say thank you. Finding his child like thank you very cute and precious; Mizu couldn’t help but giggle. However she understands. He was so used to having people fear him but now he has found people who care for him just as much as she. So he’s not fully capable of fully receiving this much attention. However; he’s adapting and it makes her smile when she sees him try to become accustomed to this feeling of acceptance. And to be able return the same level of acceptance and kindness.
Mizu- “There’s no need to be shy Gaara.” She says with a soft and sweet chuckle. “Also you don’t have to thank me. This is what friends do for each other.” She said as she looks up at her dear friends and smiles brightly at him.
Gaara stares down at his the oceanic eyed girl. The only other in this world that he has come to think of as a friend. He still can’t believe that not to long ago; he once despised and hated her very existence because she has something that he long for. Now as they gotten to know each other and he has seen the kind of person she is. He’s come to be grateful to have such a kind and open hearted person by his side.
Gaara- “Still; thank you. I truly am grateful that you did this for me. When noone else has ever done this for me before.” He said as a genuine smile spreads across his features. Seeing her friend smile was truly a sight to behold. All he’s ever shown was his serious and brooding face whenever they are around other people and alone. Now to finally see him express a more gentle and almost peaceful expression fills Mizu’s heart with so much happiness. It pleases her to see that she was right. That Gaara is more than the monster and weapon that his village once made him to believe. He is very much capable of feeling joy and happiness; just like her and her friends. He just needs a chance to be able to express it. And she’s happy that he has come to trust her enough to allow his walls to fall when they are together.
Mizu- “Well don’t thank me just yet. I still have one last task to do for you birthday boy.” Mizu said with a smile.
Gaara- “Oh and what is that?” He asks her. This surprised Gaara. What more could she possible give him that he has not already received thanks to her.
Mizu- “I still have not given you my birthday gift.” She said as she stands up from her seat on the ground.
Gaara- “No need Mizu; you have already given me what I’ve always wanted.” He said as he watches her dust her hands of the sand that stuck to her palms.
Mizu- “True but what kind of a friend would I be if I didn’t have a gift to give you on your birthday.” She said with a smile. “Besides; I have something that I believe you will like.” She said as she reaches into her pouch and pulls out a scroll.
Gaara- “Very well then.” He said with a small and playful sigh realizing that he can not change her mind; so he allows her to give him his gift.
Mizu- “ I once long ago asked my uncle what is homeland was like. He told me that his home is an island far from the five great nations. On this island; it has two different kinds of beaches.” She said as she begins her story. “One beach has sand that is as black as a raven’s feather. And another Beach has sand as white as a lotus flower.” She says as she plays with the scroll in her hand.
Gaara- “White and black sand. That can’t be true.” He said not believing her story.
Mizu- “That’s what I thought too.”she says with a chuckle. “Until one day my uncle comes home and gives me two jars.”She said as she opens the scroll and a puff of smoke appears in her hands, “ One jar full of sand as black as a raven’s feather, and another with a jar full of sand as white as a lotus flower.” She said as two jars appear in her hands. Each one filled with the different colored sand. Just as Mizu described. Gaara could believe his eyes. Never in his life has he seen sand to be not one but two different colors. He’s completely shocked but also amazed. He’s only known sand to be that faded tan color. Now to see sand come in such colors are something from a dream. But to see it in real life is truly amazing to him.
Mizu- “I could figure out what to get you for your birthday. But then I remembered these jars and I thought you would love this more than I.” She said as she hold both jars. “So happy birthday, Gaara.” She said as she hands the jars to him. Gaara couldn’t believe what he heard. Is he actually being allowed to keep such a rare and unique treaser. He timidly takes the jars and hold them; as if they would break from his touch.
Gaara- “Thank you Mizu, but I can not accept such a teaser.” He said as he places the jars back in her hands. Believing he is unworthy to receive this gift.
Mizu- “But Gaara, out of anyone in the world; only you could really appreciate the unique value that these sand truly have.” She said honestly as she reasures him to accept her gift. “Besides; you are a master of the sand and I thought it would be amazing to see what you could create these new forms of sand.” She said excited to what her friend will create. Seeing her reassuring smile; Gaara decides to play along with her wish.
So places a hand over each jar, focusing his chakura so that it can fuse with two colored sand. Once he’s sure that his chakura has merged with the sands; he makes his attempt to create something. First he manipulates the black sand. He gathers some together and begins to form a shape. When the molding finishes; a small black bird flaps happily around in the air over the two friends heads. A bright smile spreads across Mizu’s face as she gazes in amazement at the small black bird. A light and gentle giggle escapes her lips as the bird flies happily around her. She places both jars in one hand and extends her free hand to the bird. The bird gently perches itself on her finger. Mizu gently pulls the black bird of sand closer for a closer look. Even though the creature is made of sand; she can still feel a small park of life that gives it it’s sweet and delicate aurora. An aurora that reminds her of her dear friend, Gaara.
Mizu- “Pretty bird.” She said softly as she fawns over the the small life like creature of sand.
As Gaara watches her show compassion and love for a lifeless creature; he’s reminded of the purehearted soul that she is. Since the day they meet he knew that she was different from many other people. She could look far beyond appearances and see the heart that lies in each person, and can see the beauty inside them. No matter how big or small. This is a quality that he greatly admires and respects about Mizu and why he’s afften grateful to have a person like her as his friend.
Wanting to give her a small token of his gratitude; Gaara places a hand over over the jar of white sand. He moves his hand and gathers a small amount of white sand; completely unaware to Mizu, who is still fawning over the small bird. He them moves his hands around; causing the white sand to begin shaping into a particular shape. Knowing exactly what to shape this sand into. And in no time at all; he creates a white lotus flower out of the pure white sand. Out of the many things that make up this world, the only thing that could perfectly describe his friend. Is this simple lotus flower. Just like this flower; Mizu has be able to overcome all the hardships in this world and is blossoming into beautiful. Then one day she will become a beautiful flower that will oneday help her village nad nation. Satisfied with what he has created; he turns to look at his friend.
Gaara- “Mizu.” He said softly. Hearing her friends voice calling her name, she looks away from the bird and looks at her friend. “Here.” he said as he places the lotus made of sand in her free hand. The bird turns into a small black cloud of sand and then takes both jars from Mizu. Mizu stares in wonder and abortion at the small flower made of sand.
Mizu- “This is so precious, Gaara.” She said as she gently holds it to her heart and carefully hugs it to herself. “Happy Birthday, Gaara.” She said smiling brightly at her dearest friend.
Gaara- “Thank you, Mizu.” He said with a soft smile. ‘Thank you for being my friend.’He thought as a blush lightly dusts his face at the sight of her smile.
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