It's not too late, it's never too late...

[thedeath_of_you]

((Continued from hereIn the home of the Kazekage, things are far from cheery. Gaara stands looking out a window, his siblings Kankuro and Temari looking at him from across the room. They had been surprised at such an urgent call. Botan stands near Gaara, biting her lip. Beside her was a bandaged and bruised, but otherwise okay Hinageshi. She looks

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[desert_gaara]

Looking away from his beloved village, his mind still spinning with possible plots and actions they could take, he fixes his eyes on Hinageshi. Very much in Kazekagi-mode at the moment, he might appear cold. He doesn't utter a word, but his look pretty much orders Hinageshi to go on.

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The redhead girl nods, taking out a communicator much like the one Botan gave to Gaara. She puts it on a nearby table for all to view

[desert_gaara]

For a moment Gaara just stands there, looking where the image had been, his hands clenched so tightly into fists that his arms are shaking and his short nails starts to bite into his palms.

"How the fuck do they know about the Akatsuki?!" Kankuro growls, slamming his hands dwon on the table. This snaps Gaara out from whatever unpleasant thoughts that occupied his mind.

"That's it. There's nothing we can do to stop an invasion. We need to think of the best way to face them."

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"Hinageshi." Botan snaps. The aforementioned girl looks up. "What, Botan-san?"

"You and I will have to make a barrier. The Maikai Insects and the lesser demons won't be able to stand white magic." Botan has never, ever looked this angry before. "Tell me you have the Artifacts." She nods. "Good. We wouldn't want them to fall into the wrong hands. We'll put up wards, too."

[desert_gaara]

"Not angry, Botan. Not angry." He crouches down in front of her, resting his elbows on his knees. "More news from Hiei. Apaprently he's sending two demon shinobi to our assistance. Jin and Touya. Do you know of them?"

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She doesn't look like she believes him.

"Yeah. They're good people. A bit strange, but look who's talking" A forced giggle. It's that mask again. "Good friends to us, and strong."

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"Good." He nods. "Will you take a walk with me?"

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She nods. "Sure." She stands up, her hand near his, not sure whether or not to hold it. Did he want her relationship with him to be known by the whole village?

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Yuusuke steps up. "The demons on their last leg. Yakumo'll probably show his ugly face soon."

He looks around. "Kurama, Hiei, Kuwabara. Gaara. You guys are with me."

[desert_gaara]

The assault-team, without a doubt. Gaara simply nods and steps up, trying to ignore how Shukaku is screaming for blood inside his mind. The damned demon must have picked up on his anger when Yakumo was mentioned.

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"Well, looks like we're back again." Yuusuke smirks.

Botan smiles. "Team Urameshi's back together." Kuwa grins. "With a new member, too." He gives Gaara a thumbs up.

[desert_gaara]

"I'll try not to disappoint." And, hell, this guy could give Yuusuke one hell of a run for his money. He most likely won't.