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1. Trip to Konoha
It was one of the few days Suna wasn't under a burning sun, but it was around Christmas though so that was expected. Gaara had just woken up. He was still getting use to the sleep concept. Originally he didn't have to, because of the Shikaku that once laid inside him. But now that it was no longer there, he had to sleep to make sure he had enough energy to get through each day. He yawned. All of a sudden someone knocked on the door.
"Hey Gaara, you awake", asked Temari from the other side of the door.
"Yea, I'm up." Gaara said while pulling himself out of bed.
Gaara had been Kazekage for about 3 years now everyone seemed to fear him less and less. He started thinking he could use a break because he hadn't really had one since he became Kazekage, and figured he'd just bring it up at breakfast. Quickly grabbing a shirt, he put it on and rushed out the door and made his way to the kitchen where Kankuro and Temari were already eating, and fighting. He sat down after getting some food and started thinking about whether or not to bring up the subject for vacation, ignoring the remarks Temari and Kankuro kept throwing at each other. He figured he'd go ahead and see what they thought of it.
"Kankuro you're stupid, everyone knows that eggs are better for you," said Temari.
"Temari, I don't care what you say, I know that sausage is healthier whether you accept it or not," said Kankuro trying to think of his next comeback.
Gaara figured he'd butt in just so he wouldn't have to wait for the debate to end, "Have you two ever thought about vacationing?"
"KANK-," Temari looked over at Gaara "Vacationing, for how long?"
Kankuro oblivious to everything finally looked up, "What are you two talking about?"
"Vacation," said Temari.
"For how long," Kankuro asked.
"We don't know yet," replied Temari.
"I was thinking 2-3 weeks, I mean nothing really ever happens this time of year anyway," stated Gaara.
"Well... sure, I'm up for a vacation," said Kankuro, "we could go to Konoha and see how everyone is doing."
Temari replied, "That's actually a good idea Kankuro. And I'm sure they'd love to see us again."
Just then one of the Suna advisors walked in. He appeared to have been eavesdropping.
The advisor stated, "I'm sorry but I don't think you should leave, not when the Akatsuki could attack at any moment and endanger the city."
Gaara looked up with that annoyed look in his eye and said, "Well why should they attack the city unless they are after me and if I'm not here I'm sure they'll know about it and come after me, and also they already have the Shikaku so they have no reason to attack me or the village, unless there is a stowaway."
The Suna advisor replied hesitantly to Gaara, "And what if there is a stowaway?"
"Then throw him out of the village, now please leave. Me and my siblings need to prepare for our departure to Konoha," Gaara replied.
The advisor walked off. Gaara sighed, he was happy that the man didn't get on his last nerve. Then he walked off while saying, "Meet me here in an hour with the items you plan on taking."
A/N
If this is your first time reading, hope you enjoyed the first chapter, as well as the rest of the story. If this isn't your first time reading this, then I'm glad you decided to go and reread my first ever fanfiction.
