I had this idea while trying to form a different Naruto fanfic that didn't work out so well.

This is in the shippuuden and Deidara has failed to retrieve gaaras demon.

I do not own these characters apart from Akkiko.

Deidara lay on the floor, panting. Itachi took a step forward.

"Stop Itachi," said the Leader in atro form, "I think he understands how serious his actions were. We needed that demon, now their defense will be twice as strong."

Deiara coughed, coughing up blood.

"What about Itachi? What about the nine tailed?" spluttered Deidara.

"The nine tailed has been with a sanin the last three years. Once more Itachi" commanded the Leader, "For his impudence."

The hooded figure in the corner watched as Deidara screamed.

"You see," said Sasori who was standing next to the hooded figure, "Failer is not an option. Do you understand?"

The hooded figure made a nodding movement

All was peaceful in the village hidden in the leaves.

"YOU CAN'T GO SEARCH FOR SASUKE RIGHT NOW!"

Well, maybe not.

Naruto was in the Hokages office trying to persuade her to let him go search for Sasuke...again. Shizune was slowly trying to blend into the wall. she hated it when Naruto came in he always put Tsunade in a bad mood.

Three familiar faces approached the leaf village.

"This is the safest place for you to be," said the blonde to the one in the white uniform.

"I know," he replied, "But what about the-"

"The village can cope on it's own for awhile," said the one in a black outfit, "You need to be safe right now."

Sakura poked her head round the door.

"WHAT IS IT SAKURA!?" yelled Tsunade.

"They're here," replied Sakura.

Tsunade sat back down.

"Let them in."

"YOUR TALKING TO ME!" exlaimed Naruto , "I'M NOT GOING!"

"No, your not!" replied Tsunade.

"WHAT EVER YOU SAY I'M NOT- wait what?"

"Naruto I have a mission for you and Sakura." proclaimed Tsunade, "Your protecting someone important."

"Thank you Lady Tsunade for this favour," said a girls voice behind Naruto.

Naruto turned round to see Temari and Kankuro bowing and a not very happy looking Gaara.

"Gaara!" exclaimed Naruto happily, "What are you doing here shouldn't you be Protecting the Sand village? Being KazeKage."

"That's what I-" began Gaara before Temari interupted.

"We'll leave him in your capeable hands."

Kankuro and Temari turned and walked towards the door.

"You bags outside the door Gaara." said Temari as she passed.

When they had left Sakura came in and shut the door behind her.

"The akatsuki have retrieved all the tailed Demons exept you two," began Tsunade, "Gaara was attacked recently by one of their members, luckily he escaped. They are likely to attack again so he's come to the leaf village for saftey. I want you and Sakura to look after him."

"You can come and live with me for a bit," said Naruto to Gaara, "Gaara?"

Gaara was looking out the window obviously not paying attention.

"Who's that?" asked Gaara pointing out the window at the Hokages faces.

There seemed to be someone falling off the thirds face.

"NARUTO!" screamed Sakura.

"It's okay," said Gaara, "I've them."

A tall pillar of sand rose up and caught the figure. Sakura gave a relied sigh.

"NARUTO!" ordered Tsunade, "Go and fetch them. Bring them to the hospital."

Naruto noded and shot out an open window.

What do you think?