"And…there," a nurse stood up smiling at Temari and Kankurou, "All done. Nothing serious," she reached into her pocket and pulled out two lollipops, "And for making it here, with a baby, you get these."

"Sweet!" Kankurou yelled taking the treat happily.

Temari took hers before looking at Kurenai, "Can we see Gaara now?" she asked.

Kurenai smiled, "He's in the hall," she said.

Temari and Kankurou, with the treat in his mouth, hurried outside. Minato was talking with a few elderly people a few feet away, but a woman with long, beautiful, red hair was sitting with a sleeping Gaara. The woman looked up and smiled, "I'm Namikaze Kushina," she said, "I'm Minato's wife."

Temari and Kankurou nodded before walking over, "What's Minato-san doing?" Kankurou asked.

"He's just explaining what happened to the elders," Kushina stated, "And the Sandaime. They just have to figure out your citizenship."

Temari and Kankurou blinked in confusion, "It's unsafe for you to return to Suna," Kushina explained, "You were attacked by Suna ABNU when everyone in Suna should know who your father is. This leaves just one option: your father sent them."

Temari and Kankurou went wide eyed with shock and hurt. Kushina used her free hand and moved it through both of their hair, "Everything will be okay," she said, "Minato and Sandaime-sama won't let them send you back."

"I just don't understand why Tou-sama…" Temari trailed off.

"We may never know," Kushina stated, "But know that your uncle loved you enough to send you to safety."

"Yashamaru is probably dead, isn't he?" Kankurou asked.

Kushina looked at them sadly, "Probably," she whispered.

Temari and Kankurou looked down sadly. Kushina brought their faces up, "But always remember that he loved you and died to make sure you were safe," she said, "And we'll make sure he doesn't die in vain."

This got the children to smile slightly. Minato suddenly walked over while the four elders left, "Well?" Kushina asked.

Minato nodded, "It'll take a lot of time so we don't break our alliance with Suna," he said, "But it was agreed that we couldn't just let the Kazekage's children return when we know they're in danger, but until everything can be settled," he looked at Temari and Kankurou, "Would you mind living with us?"

Temari and Kankurou looked at each other than at Minato and Kushina, who smiled at them. The two siblings nodded. Minato smiled, "Good," he said, "Then why don't we go shopping for Gaara-kun, ne?"

Temari and Kankurou smiled slightly and nodded. They jumped off their chairs and Minato helped Kushina up so not to wake Gaara up. Minato then held his hands out to the siblings, who took them. They were about to leave when, "Hokage-sama!" they froze and turned to see the head nurse running up, "Gomen! But I heard word of premature baby with the Suna children."

Kushina turned and showed Gaara, "He is a little tiny," she said, "Is it something we should worry about?"

The nurse studied him, "That I'm not sure on," she said, "May we examine him?"

"Of course," Minato nodded, "But I want to be with him. Kushina and I just put a seal on him. I want to make sure it won't break."

The nurse went wide eyed, but nodded. Kushina held Gaara out to the nurse and she gently took the little redheaded baby into her arms, trying not to awaken him. Minato left with the nurse, "What are they doing?" Temari asked.

Kushina sat back down and Temari and Kankurou followed suit, "Your brother was born early," Kushina explained, "That's why your mother was panicked. When babies are born early, they could have many things wrong with them. The nurse is just making sure nothing's life threatening wrong with Gaara-kun."

"What did Minato-san mean by you and him put a seal on Gaara?" Kankurou asked.

Kushina closed her eyes before looking at them, "That's the reason your uncle sent you to us," she said, "I'm of Uzumaki blood. My clan was known for their sealing abilities. Your brother had something put in him either before or after he was born. If it were to get out, it would be very bad. Minato and I just placed a stronger seal on your brother. Something that will protect both Gaara-kun and those around him."

Temari and Kankurou just nodded, "Is the thing in Gaara dangerous?" Temari asked.

"It can be," Kushina said, "But your brother is strong. I know just by holding him. He'll be fine, but I want you to know one thing," she looked at the two, "To better help Gaara-kun control what's inside him you have to both help and show him love. Do you understand?"

"But we already love him," Temari said like Kushina was stupid, "He's our brother."

Kushina smiled, "Just make sure he knows that constantly when you're older," she said.

Temari and Kankurou nodded. Minato soon walked back with Gaara squirming in his arms, "Somebody didn't like his little rude awakening," he stated as he bounced Gaara slightly, "He's perfectly fine, just needs to eat more than three times a day to get his weight up," Minato passed the still complaining Gaara to Kushina.

Gaara quieted after Kushina began to speak softly to him. Gaara looked at Kushina with curious eyes. Kushina smiled at him, but then squeaked loudly when he grabbed a small handful of her long, red hair, "Oh dear, no," Kushina gently unfolded Gaara's hand from her hair and let him hold her finger, "Remind me to make sure my hair is out of reach of Gaara-kun when he's awake."

Minato couldn't help but chuckle. He helped Kushina up, "Now, I believe we were going shopping," he stated and grabbed Temari and Kankurou's hands.

The siblings jumped out of their chairs happily. They had just left the hospital when, "Hokage-sama!" Minato mentally sighed, but turned to the Chuunin running up to him.

"Yes?" Minato asked.

"Kakashi," was all he said.

Minato sighed out loud, "We'll go shopping when I'm done for the day," he stated, "For now, just head home. I'll be no more than two hours, hopefully."

Kushina nodded, but then chuckled when Minato walked away, "Hokage-sama," she teased, "Leave the children."

Minato blinked and looked down at the confused Temari and Kankurou, "Whoops," he said and let go of the siblings and pushed them lightly to Kushina, "Go with Kushina."

Temari and Kankurou did as told. Minato then left with the Chuunin. Kushina chuckled again, "You'll have to excuse Minato," she said to Temari and Kankurou, "He's very family orientated, but that's what makes him a great Hokage," the three began walking.

"Really?" Kankurou asked, "Tou-sama said that power was what made a great Kazekage."

"Power may be an important factor," Kushina stated, "But if you don't have the love for your village then why would you want to protect it?"

"You wouldn't," Temari said, "You wouldn't care what happened…is that what happened to Tou-sama?"

"I don't know what happened with your father," Kushina said, "He could love you, but not know how to show it, or he could care less about you. I don't know how your father thinks. Maybe it was your mother's death that caused this, I don't know. But I'm sure, at some point, your father loved you."

"And how do you know?" Kankurou asked, "You just said you don't know how Tou-sama thinks."

Kushina smiled, "Because the Third wouldn't form an alliance with a Village Leader who didn't have at least a love for their family," she said to them.

Temari and Kankurou smiled softly.


Minato sighed as he looked at the young ANBU in front of him, "Take off the mask," he stated, "I want to talk to my student."

The ANBU did so and revealed a silver haired boy about 14 with his forehead protector covering his right eye, "Kakashi," he said, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," the boy replied.

Minato tapped his finger on his desk before getting an idea, "Alright then," he said sitting up straight in his seat, "Then I have a mission for you. Non-ANBU."

Kakashi blinked his one eye in confusion, "You've heard of the three Suna children that were brought here, correct?" Minato asked.

"Hai," Kakashi said.

"Well, the baby holds the Ichibi," Minato said, "Kushina and I put a stronger seal on him, but I want to make sure it's not going to break while he's around Kushina, Temari-chan, and Kankurou-kun."

"I don't understand the mission," Kakashi stated.

"That's because I haven't stated it yet," Minato chuckled, "I want you to stay with Kushina and I until we're positive the seal will hold," Kakashi narrowed his eye, "Call it a B-Rank mission. Protecting the Hokage and his family as well as Suna's Kazekage's children. Do you understand now?"

"Hai," Kakashi stated, "It's basically a higher ranked D-Rank mission."

Minato chuckled lowly, "Well, at least your sarcasm stayed," he said, "Get going. I'll be home in, hopefully, two hours and then we need to get some stuff for Gaara-kun, and Temari-chan and Kankurou-kun some clothes until it can be decided what is to happen with them."

"Hai," Kakashi stated before flashing away.

Minato smiled. Hopefully this will get Kakashi to open his heart again. The door to the office opened, "Hokage-sama," a Chuunin said, "The elders want to see you."

Minato sighed, "About the children?" he asked.

"They wouldn't tell me, but I heard them say something about a baby before I entered," the Chuunin stated.

Minato sighed and stood up. This was going to take more than two hours….

A/N Okay, so I've had a pretty rotten day today. About fell down stairs and now my foot is killing me. I've got only a few days to finish my final project for school. And just everything going down the toilet. Sighs. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this chapter and it brings a smile to your face if you're having a day like mine. Please leave a review on how you think this story is going. I'm hoping to get four parts in this story. I don't own Naruto!