Love of the Enemy

A/N: I haven't tried a Gaara-Sakura-Sasuke love triangle before or rather… I never tried any love triangle before so I kind of took it as a challenge. Read and review onegai…

Prologue: Descent to the Unknown

Two figures watched from a distance as an injured man with flaming red hair fought against three armed guards. "There he is… Sabaku no Gaara," the blond said as he carefully watched each and every fighting stance the red head performed. "Not bad," he added as he saw him render two of the guards unconscious.

"He has not proven anything yet," his female companion stated as her forest green eyes wandered to the distant north where six guards appeared. Her eyes narrowed as she saw how desperately the red head fought.

"Shall we enter the scene now?" her whiskered companion got up from his seat and dusted off his pants. Without a word, his companion led way.

The chakra ropes that bound his hands were unbreakable. No matter how hard he tried using brute force or even a hint of his chakra, the rope seems to only absorb what has he has been giving.

Good thing, taijutsu was one of the abilities he excelled at. The government had been too careless. Leaving him with only three guards, this was Sabaku no Gaara with chakra or not… he was still the death reaper of the desert.

The whip lashes on his bare back and the deep gash on his arm was taking a toll in his stamina. Though his mind was in a proper state, his vision was growing blurry and his strikes were becoming weaker.

His mind barely registered the presence of two other fighters. With their help, they were finally out of the desert and into the nearby oasis. In his half-conscious state, he made out figures with two men one having golden unruly hair and one having long black hair.

As he felt his strength rejuvenated, he forced his eyes to open. Finding his wounds treated, his jade eyes wandered to the two men looking at him from the other side of the bon fire. "I see you're finally up," an enthusiastic blond greeted him. "Why did you help me?" was his arrogant was of saying thank you.

The man with long black hair took off his mask and said "We have a common enemy, Sabaku no Gaara," he can't take his eyes off the person's face. It was too beautiful enough to be a girl's but the strong masculine voice was proof enough of his gender.

"You know me?" there was a hint of agitation in his voice. Presumably, he was agitated because they knew him and he knew nothing of them. "Leader of the Red Sand rebel army, Sabaku no Gaara," the man continued as he poked the fire. "We're rebels as well… but we're the only survivors of our troop, the tainted kunai. I'm Naruto and he's…" the blond looked at his companion. "Saeki…" he bowed slightly at the red head.

Gaara returned the gesture with respect knowing the reputation of their army well. The tainted kunai is one of the well-known rebel groups in the country. Their tactics and military power was more than superior but someone from their group betrayed them and led them all into a death trap.

"Well, I see you're already fine so we'll be taking our leave then," Saeki stood abruptly. "We are?" his blond companion asked innocently. As the blond was about to stand up, "Wait… it would be better if you guys just join our group," the red head offered as he tried to stand up as well.

Saeki turned to the injured red head then made a slight bow. With that, the two became a part of the Red Sand.

The blonde's blue eyes watched the actions of his companion carefully as he accepted Gaara's offer. His forest green eyes reflected her strong determination in achieving her goal.

Flashback…

"Sakura… you are to infiltrate the Red Sand," a general with spiked raven-black hair ordered the kneeling kunoichi. "Today, their leader Sabaku no Gaara will be escorted by three guards to his prison but of course he will try to escape. You and Naruto will be there to help him. By that, he will probably make you a part of his group. If he's is in doubt tell him what clan you're from and you'll gain his respect immediately." The kunoichi with long pink hair kept her head bowed and her eyes on the floor as she listened to the rest of the plan.

Haruno, Sakura was by far the greatest spy the government had ever created. Her femininity and her beauty would always give her the access she needed to accomplish her missions.

As the officials left the room, Sakura knelt there waiting for the general to leave but instead he closed the door and knelt in front of her. "Sakura…" his authoritative voce turned to that of the person she knew all too well. Lifting her gaze, she saw the general's worried expression.

"I'm sorry. There was nothing I could do. They all think you are more than capable of this mission," the general's onyx eyes looked away as he clenched his fist in agitation. "I'll be alright Sasuke-sama," she smiled at her general. "Come back… come back to me okay?" he pulled her in for am embrace. "Hai…" she muttered as she felt his warmth.

End of Flashback…

There they were… following Sabaku no Gaara to the lair of the Red Sand Army.

A/N: Minna-san Merry Christmas desu!!! I was thinking of probably making a few lemon chapters to make it interesting but well it's all up to you guys so read and review onegai…