Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Grand Summoning Jutsu ❯ Truly Madly Deeply ( Chapter 37 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Grand summoning Jutsu

She took her first step from the shelter of the tent, the sun brightly shone on her face over head. The gentle breeze lifted the light curl that fell over her shoulder, the white flowers dances with the small warm gusts from the ocean. She lifted her bare arms bring the 2 white lilies in front of her stomach and began her walk to the archway that led her to where he awaited her.

The three boys straightened their posture after watching Sakura arrive and took her place on the other side of them, followed by Temari whom found her own place, bare foot in front of the pink haired girl. Kankuro seemed to smirk to himself scanning his eyes over Sakura as she stood waiting for the bride to make her way to them.

"oh, this is going to be so sweet" Ino breathed to her friends sitting with her on the wicker mat. Most of the people took their placing sitting all over the small beach, while some stood around the outskirts to get a good look at the ceremony.

Gaara lifted his head as the sound on the piano the old man was playing, changed. And she walked from behind the archway. Taking one nervous step at a time, letting her bare feet sink deep into the warmth of the sand. "wow..." Is all that could escape from the back of his throat watching the young woman make her way to the front between the mass of people from either side. Her snow white dress was Satin and seemed to flow freely with the direction of the sea breeze, it fell to her knees and cut at a slant, like her brides maids. a small light pink ribbon wrapped around her waist, tied in a neat bow to the side, the two ends fell past the lengths of the gown. Two thin straps emerged from the strapless looking cut at the top of the gown that seemed to reveal the better part of her bare neck, the reach up and tied in a bow at the back of her neck.

"wow, Gaara" Kankuro's voice followed watching his brothers future wife step beside Temari and turned to the wide eyes Red head.

Maya lifted her blue and green eyes to him and reached her hand out for him to take it. "close your mouth" she whispered with a small giggle.

With her words he did as she instructed in shutting his slightly opened mouth. The feeling in the pit of his stomach was back in full force. She was so beautiful, and she was about to be all his. He reached his large hand waiting for her to slip her tiny fingers in it. She slid her hand into his as he curled his fingers around it, and turning them both to the Hokage, now with a large goofy smile.

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"I believe Maya" the Hokage spoke " that you have your own vows?" she questioned.

Gaara shifted his eyes at the small woman that held his hand. ~vows? What?~ he lifted his eye in confusion trying to make sense. ~she didn't mention anything to me about any vows~ the sweat now dripping from the wet tips of his hair that fell past his ears from the heat of the sun and nervousness.

"ah, what" he leaned in whispering in a low voice. His brother was now listening over his shoulder trying to make sense of what was going on.

"before you exchange the rings the vow must be made" Hokage turned her honey eyes to the young man with his now wide eyes.

"I didn't..." He started the nerves were taking over as the hot sun beat down on them.

"not to worry Gaara, Hokage has your vows, I wanted to do this for you" she whispered back, so that the awaiting guests could not hear. Her hand slipped from his as she turned to hand Temari her flowers. She made her way the short distance to the man sitting old man at the piano. The many spectators followed the young woman with their eyes to her place.

"what..." He breathed.

"singing is what she known for, isn't it?" Tsunade shifted her honey eyes from him to the angelic girl ready for her vows.

"can everyone hear me?" she lifted her voice that seemed to sail over the guests.

Slight nods came from the on lookers as she had to carry her voice with out the help of electronics. Her voice needed to be louder than her regular quiet musical tone.

"hummm" she huffed, taking a deep breath she turned to the old man to let him know he could start at anytime, and that she was ready. Her eyes turned to Gaara once more "this is my vow to you" she smiled, his mouth was of course open and he slightly hunched his upper half as if to see her through the glare of the bright sun a little better.

The man began running his fingers over the key board, in harmonizing cords when her voice filled the open air. Soft and sweet, flowing notes that reached his ears.

"I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
I will be strong I will be faithful
Cause I'm counting on
A new beginning
A reason for living
A deeper meaning, yeah

I want to stand with you on
a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me"

Temari gave a small sniff as the girl continued her vow to him, she could never believe someone could love her brother with this much intensity. His childhood made it difficult to let anyone into his heart, the many betrayers had taken his life from him. He became dead inside, not caring of anything but his own survival. But this girl, she gave him what he was searching for his whole life, someone he could love and that loved him in return.

"And when the stars are shining
Brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry
The tears of joy for all the
Pleasure in the certainty
That we're surrounded by the
Comfort and protection of

The highest powers
In lonely hours
The tears devour you"


Oh can you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
Cause it's standing right
Before you
All that you need will surely come

I'll be your dream I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do

Gaara, listening to the beautiful words of her voice, taking in the song she professed as her vow to him. His heart felt a heavy joy. He was happy she made him this way, someone he stumbled upon by accident though the woods one day. His eyes followed her as she carried her sweet voice in the tune of the song. ~ I love you ~

I want to stand with you on a
Mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to live like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me

The final cords from the old mans fingers sliding across the white and black keys, and suddenly stopped to recoil his arms watching the young woman turn her blue and green eyes to him and nodded in satisfaction.

(Ref:Truly Madly Deeply by Cascada Acoustic vers. orig by Savage Garden <best love songs ever!>)

she continued her way back to stand next to him. The Hokage now smiling widely along with his brother and Naruto.

"wow" Tsunade breathed opening her note book to continue. She proceeded turning to the young woman now placing her hand back in his shaking one. "the ring?" she questioned.

Maya turned over her shoulder and looked at Temari, she had given her the ring before starting so that she may keep it safe until it was time to use it. Temari held the ring behind her flowers hiding it from the guests and place it in Maya's small palm, a smile still on her face and tears swelling in her eyes.

"thank you" she whispered to her friend whom was now being comforted by Sakura, rubbing her hand over her back.

She turned facing him once again with the ring in her free hand waiting for Tsunade to start the final words for her to repeat in exchanging the bands.

"I, Maya," she began letting the girl repeat after her " take you, Gaara, as the love of my life. I vow to be patient with you and the circumstances in our lives. I vow to be kind to all people we come across. I vow not to be boastful of our love or about our accomplishments. I promise to be proud of you, but not proud in love for though I will strive for perfection, I know I can never reach it. I promise not to be quick to anger, but to think before I speak and act. I vow not to keep a record of wrongs, but to always keep the happy memories alive. Through God, our love will never fail."

with the final words Maya slipped the wedding band over his thick finger sliding it over his knuckle and securing it in it's final place. His eyes followed as his wife now looked up at him with her big colorful eyes, tears beginning to run from her eyes down her cheeks.

"repeat after me" Tsunade turned her honey eyes to the tall red head. as she started the same quote.

"I, Gaara, take you, Maya, as the love of my life. I vow to be patient with you and the circumstances in our lives. I vow to be kind to all people we come across. I vow not to be boastful of our love or about our accomplishments. I promise to be proud of you, but not proud in love for though I will strive for perfection, I know I can never reach it. I promise not to be quick to anger, but to think before I speak and act. I vow not to keep a record of wrongs, but to always keep the happy memories alive. Through God, our love will never fail."

(ref: Corinthians 13, Bible)

with his final words, his brother reached over his arm and placed the beautiful matching band in his palm. He slowly slipped it over her finger until it met the engagement ring he had given her.

"I now pronounce you man and wife" Tsunade smiled with a slight giggle "kiss the bride"

a flush fell over the young Kages cheeks as he wrapped his arm around her back and pulled her in, his lips planted themselves over hers. Her hands found themselves dropping in his strong grip wrapping her fingers above his bare elbows.

Of course Sakura and Temari were now in a mess of tears, watching Gaara and their friend part to turn the attention to the many spectators now clapping, crying and congratulations.

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"the song was beautiful" he whispered into her ear, his arms placed slightly behind him, kept his upper body upright leaning on his palms and his legs stretched past the comfort of the wicker mat that they had chosen to sit with their guests. She sat next to him in the comfort of his shielding arms as she leaned in to hear his whispers better.

a faint blush fell over her cheeks as he leaned in close to her ear, his red hair seemed to mix with her brunette locks, when their heads met. She gave a slight shy giggle when his lips almost made contact with her lob.

"thank you" she followed stuffing a piece of rice ball into her mouth. The picnic was for all who came, she had made accommodations for any extra people, they were able to help themselves to what lay out for them to eat. The Cake also cut so that the many guests would be free to take what the liked.

"congratulations" Kankuro kneeled by his brother and stuck his hand out for a hand shake. Kankuro wasn't good at the mushy brotherly love stuff, but he did love his brother non the less. Gaara lifted his hand with a small smile and took his brothers hand.

"thank you" he spoke giving a swift shake.

"welcome to the family, Maya" he laughed turning his eyes to the girl "your cooking rocks!" he lifted himself from his crouch and walked over to Sakura and Ino now in deep conversation both holding drinks.

"I'm glad everything turned out the way... er' I wanted" her eyes flicked back to stare at the young red head who seemed to be lost in gazing at the white flowers pinned in her hair.

"yeah" he smiled softly feeling her back fall closer to him in a lean, deeper in the comfort of his strong arms. Both their feet buried deep in the white sand side by side, now cooling off due to the time of day. It was getting later in the afternoon and the sun was lowering itself in the sky.

"we should get going soon" she breathed heavy against him, when she felt him shift in his position. His arms found themselves wrapped around her small body hugging her tightly, her eyes shot open with surprise feeling Gaara's warmth. "so affectionate in public?" she questioned in relaxation closing her eyes once again.

He lowered his lips once again close to her lob, she could feel the moisture of his breath collect as his deep voice filled her ears.

"Maybe, just this once" he smirked.

"you'll never change, and don't." she paused a smile forming over her lips "I love you the way you are"