Part of the Naruto Characters as Pokemon series. This is Temari as an Absol.

Contest Reasons: Because she looks fabulous as an Absol, right? XD Actually, the real reason I made her an Absol was because my friend Umi's favorite Naruto character is Temari and her favorite Pokemon is Absol - so I mixed them together. I then thought "Hey, both use "Razor Wind!" 8D And there you have it. I didn't expect anyone to really get it unless you made that connection, but w/e. XD Someone guessed that she might be a Persian, and that's a good idea too. =3

Why a favorite?: Because Temari is kick-ass. Really, I just love her tomboyish ways and how she battles. She's really tough, and I love all three of the Sand Sibs, so. XDD

Done in my colored pencil - about 1 hr to draw and 1 hr to color. XD; It was also given to my friend Umi for her b-day.

Temari (c) Kishimoto
Absol (c) Tajiri & Sugimori

Others in the collection:
[link] Tsunade Gastrodon
[link] Shikamaru Slakoth
[link] Hinata Flaaffy
[link] Kankuro Mightyena
[link] Kakashi Lucario
[link] Jiraiya Croagunk
[link] Sasuke Luxray
[link] Kiba Arcanine
[link] Naruto Ninetales
[link] Gaara Zigzagoon