One possible plot could be that Sakura and Gaara are sent back in time to the founding of their village. They have to use their modern - day knowledge and skills to deal with the political unrest and power struggles of that era. Gaara's sand abilities and Sakura's medical ninjutsu would come in handy in battles and in healing the wounded.
In a time - travel fanfiction, Sakura and Gaara could end up in a future time. They find that their village has been destroyed due to a series of events that they now need to prevent from happening in their original time. Gaara's leadership skills and Sakura's determination would be crucial in trying to set things right and save their village's future.
One possible plot could be that Gaara and Sakura are on a mission together. They face a dangerous situation where they have to rely on each other. In a moment of intense emotion after surviving, Gaara impulsively kisses Sakura.
Well, one possible plot could be that Gaara has some misunderstanding. Maybe he believes Sakura has some knowledge or power that can help his village in some way. So, he kidnaps her to force her to share that. But then as the story unfolds, Sakura tries to make him understand that she can't help as he thinks and they start to see each other in a different light, perhaps even becoming friends in the end.
In a fanfiction plot, perhaps there's a threat to both Konoha and Suna. Sakura and Gaara have to work together closely. During this time, they see the strength and kindness in each other. Gaara is attracted to Sakura's determination and medical skills, while Sakura is drawn to Gaara's growth and newfound peace. This leads to them falling in love and getting married, with their union symbolizing a new era of cooperation between their villages.
Well, it could be that during the Chunin Exam, Sakura realizes that Gaara is not as much of a monster as everyone thinks. She tries to befriend him and in the process, they end up helping each other in the battles. For example, when Gaara is about to lose control, Sakura uses her medical ninjutsu knowledge to calm him down, and in return, Gaara protects Sakura from other dangerous opponents.
One possible plot could be that Gaara, as the Kazekage, has to form a political alliance through marriage. He chooses Sakura, a strong kunoichi from Konoha. At first, Sakura is hesitant as she has her life in Konoha. But as they start to spend time together, they discover each other's kind hearts. Gaara shows Sakura the beauty of the Sand Village and Sakura shares her medical knowledge. They gradually fall in love and have to face challenges from those who oppose the union between the two villages.
A common theme is redemption. For example, Sakura might go back in time to redeem Gaara's past traumas. Another theme is changing fate. Since they are time traveling, they often try to change the bad things that happened in the past.
One possible plot could be that Gaara is the new student in high school and Sakura is assigned to show him around. They start off as strangers but gradually become friends as they face common high school problems like bullies or difficult exams. Then, they might realize they have deeper feelings for each other.
One possible plot could be that Gaara discovers a new type of jutsu that allows him to fly and he decides to teach Sakura. As they practice together, they bond over their shared experience and overcome their individual insecurities. They then use their new flying ability to explore new areas and encounter various challenges along the way.
Well, one possible plot could be that at first, Sakura is hesitant about the arranged marriage. She only sees Gaara as the once - feared and cold - hearted shinobi. But as they start spending time together, she discovers his kind heart beneath his tough exterior. They might go on missions together, and Gaara shows his protective side towards Sakura, which gradually makes her fall for him.
One possible plot could be that at first, Sakura and Gaara are both hesitant and a bit resistant to the arranged marriage. Sakura might be worried about leaving her friends and her life in Konoha, while Gaara, who has always been a bit of an outcast, might be unsure how to handle a relationship. But as they start spending time together, they discover they have more in common than they thought. They both have strong wills and a desire to protect their respective villages. Slowly, they start to develop feelings for each other.