The Dark-Light Boy [Tag: Gaara]

Gaara sighed as he sat on the floor in his dorm meditating, sand surrounding him and spread all over the floor. It wasn't like he had any items he carried. The only things he had when he came here were his gourd that he always carried and a black parasol in case it rained. He didn't like water. He also questioned staying in a dorm when he couldn't sleep at all... otherwise HE would awaken.

After settling in, meeting new people, and seeing the sights, Gaara decided today would be a good time to see who his roommate would be. He waited with his arms crossed and his eyes closed, leaving the door opened for the new person to show up.

Eyes opened, revealing their bluish-green tone as Gaara stared at the newcomer, emotionless. He seemed young and for some reason looked like he would be in the village Gaara was from or maybe from a village in a meadow. Seeing the boy hold his head and whisper to himself made his eyes widen. Was this person like him? A being plagued with a darker personality? Impossible! As far as he knew, only he and Uzumaki were cursed beings. Could this be a new one? Was it pure fate?

"It's fine. I understand. My name is Gaara of the Sand." He introduced himself, standing up and walking over to his roommate, the sand seemed to follow the male with each step he took. He stopped and stretched out his hand. "Nice to meet you." He bowed his head lightly, trying to be polite.

"Them?" If Gaara could raise an eyebrow, he would've done so by now. This... Eliatrope being had two personalities? That was unheard of! Well, not much so since he just heard the two other voices coming out of Yugo's mouth. The redhead couldn't imagine having two different beings in his mind. This would be more difficult than he thought it would be. As he stared, his own inner demon cheered in his mind Finally, someone fun! before becoming quiet again.

"No need to apologize. I had the same problem. I'm trying to control mine as well. Usually, he would appear on full moon nights, when I'm asleep, or when I'm heavily injured. Perhaps this school could both teach us to control the ones in our mind." He said, still calm and collected despite Yugo's fight for control. Since he was going to be with Yugo as roommates, he thought it would be best to be honest with each other to prevent some misunderstandings.

The redhead had heard enough. Suddenly, sand shot up from the floor and wrapped around Yugo's wrists, trying to stop him from hurting himself more. He stared at Yugo, still expressionless. It was more of a challenge when there were two instead of one and that while one was similar to Shukaku, the other one sounded more morally structured... "good" even?

"I know it must be difficult for you, but if this continues without stop, you'll die alone. Simple as that." Gaara explained, getting right to the point. He then added, "You need to have control. To be a leader. Try to ignore them for a second. What do you really want? What is your main goal?" He asked. Honestly, this was his first time trying to teach/inspire someone to be a better person. If Naruto could do it, maybe so could he.

Listening to Yugo, Gaara seemed to realize how similar they were to each other. The goal to simply exist and not disappear in this world. It was as if he were talking to himself. However, the reincarnation and the relationship with the father was something he was foreign to. He watched emotionless as the boy cried and the darkness took over... but when the light took control of the boy, Gaara's eyes widened in shock. A being such as this was tormenting Yugo? He stared at the light before he bowed in respect.

"I apologize if I have bothered you or the one you are with." He started to say, calm and collected. "It is true that since my birth, I had pain and I let it control my life as I grew up. However after meeting someone just like me and showing me a different way of living, I learned not to let my darkness control me nor ignore it. In fact, it's the reason why I'm still here and why I met this certain someone." He explained, not wanting to get deep into it. "I am still learning, but I cannot turn a blind eye for someone in need. I am simply just trying to assist your vessel and nothing more." With that, the sand let go of the boy's wrists slowly, falling to the ground.

Gaara listened to the entity of light, taking the information in. This happened 19 times. 19 times did a being get killed by either the light/positive feelings or the dark/negative feelings. And this was the 20th chance. He studied Yugo and how he looked just like a puppet. The resemblance to his own life was scary and real. In the back of his mind, his 'demon' scoffed and mentally told Gaara that this boy was a lost cause. No matter what they do or which path they take, this Yugo would eventually die just like the others, tormented by two entities fighting for control. They couldn't help it. They're just there. Despite this however, the red-head thought before speaking.

"I will be honest. This... is a lot to take in. I may not understand exactly what you three are going through or have all the answers you seek, but I will help in any way I can. And as long as we're going to be together for our years in this academy, we have to be open with ourselves." Gaara said, the sand forming around his feet. "As you could see, I can manipulate sand at my will. It would automatically shield me and come to my aid. If you harm yourself or cause harm to others, I will make sure to use it when necessary. I also have another side to me, possibly similar to your dark entity. His name is Shukaku and he would only come out when there's a full moon or if I ever fall asleep. I ask that if I submit to my dark side, you shall help me as well. The best way we will find all the answers we seek is if we work together." He said, a very faint smile on his face. He had a feeling that this information might be used against him, but he'll be alert. In order to have bonds with people, one must take risks after all.

Gaara looked on, expressionless and emotionless it seemed upon his face. That was his default face. He had forgotten to truly be happy or smile since his past. But he was still learning. He watched as the entities manifested into their true forms... a wolf and a fox. It didn't surprise him. He came from a country known for their myths, yokai, and traditions. Plus he and Naruto were a tanuki and kitsune respectively. He also took note of the main issue; these forces opposed each other and it would be difficult to find balance if the entities bickered like this, especially in Yugo's mind, which seemed fragile enough. Both light and darkness had equally valid points. As he let them talk, his sand swirled around his feet and slowed down, briefly starting to form a miniature version of a wide creature with blue markings, looking like a mix between a raccoon and a dog. It was the size of a house cat, but the real thing was much larger. The creature went around Gaara like a shield, glaring while in a defensive stance. Inside the redhead's mind, Shukaku continued to comment on how pointless this was, how it wasn't going to work considering that Gaara himself is still recovering and fighting his own moral battles, and trying to convince the other to back out now, leave the reincarnated kid to die, and get another roommate. But Gaara glared at the sand tanuki at his feet. The sand dispersed, the form crumbling quickly as Shukaku fell silent again in his mind, muttering a few curses to himself.

Silently, the red-head walked towards the boy at his pace, not averting his eyes. He didn't confirm nor deny what the light and darkness were saying. Instead, he went down on his knees and faced the controlled Yugo, staring at him as equals. He then placed his hand on Yugo's shoulder as a way of reassurance and empathy.

"Then let us survive together." Was his only response, offering his service and support to the other.

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