Jessismith

Chapter 2: Meeting of Friends                 Gaara was perched atop the great Hokage's Castle with a miniature hourglass clasped firmly in his right hand.  He focused his mind on the sand within, causing it to swirl around in various shapes and patterns.  This is what he did to calm himself.  After several deep breaths, he lowered himself from the perch, and gracefully leapt to the ground below.   The streets were empty, yet festively lit; colorful lanterns hanging in windows, and strung up and down the streets.