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Naruto's pov

We finally arrived in Sunagakure. Gaara, Temari and Kankuro met us at the gate. Sai smiled that creepy smile he has. Temari tackled Shika to the ground kissing him. Gaara and me laughed at the happy couple while Kankuro stared at Sai like he has seen the sun for the first time. Hmmm... I might have to play matchmaker! This will be fun. Gaara and Temari caught the evil look on my face, looked between Sai and Kankuro and smiled at me, agreeing to help get the two together.

When we all finally got inside Temari took Shika to her room where he would be staying. Kankuro led Sai to the room that he would be staying in, while Gaara led me to my room.

"So... who's the father?" I was shocked.

"W-what... h-how did you-" He cut me off.

"-Tsunade." ... Of course.

"So, who is he?" And so I was forced to sit, curled up on my bed explaining the whole situation to him. After I had finished he nodded and asked if Sasuke knew. I shook my head and he just nodded. He smiled down at me before saying;

"It's good to see you again, Naruto. You know you're always welcome here. I'm glad that you came to me, I will help you as much as I can." I smiled.

"Thank you... Gaara, you're like my brother. I love you." God... I'm getting sappy. As if reading my thoughts Gaara chuckled.

"Love you too Naruto. And, don't tell Kankuro but you're my favourite brother." He joked. I couldn't help but laugh. I'd fogotten how easy and comfortable it was with Gaara. He truly is my brother in everything but blood.

(Time skip-6months)

Tsunade's pov

I looked at my sake cup just in time to see it crack.I took this as a bad omen. Something was terribly wrong. I hope that it has nothing to do with Naruto or the baby. I don't think Naruto would be able to survive if anything happened to the baby.

My thoughts were interupted by an insistant knocking on the door. Last time I heared knocking like that it was Kiba, Hinata, TenTen, Neji, Shino, Lee,Ino and Chouji demanding to know where Naruto had gone. That was almost a week after they had left. Apparently, Sai and Shikamaru had said goodbye to everyone but Naruto had slapt in, he didnt have time. I still wonder why Sakura and Sasuke weren't with them... Realising that knocking had not stopped I called;

"Enter." With that said Sasuke and Sakura ran into my office.

"Hokage-sama, Naruto is missing!" Sakura screeched.

"Huh?" Was my oh-so-amazing reply.

"We haven't seen or heared anything of Naruto in weeks. We even went to his apartment... It's empty. He's not in the village." Sakura rambled all in one breath.

"I know... He's in Suna with Sai and Shikamaru. Honestly I find it appalling that you're only noticing that he's gone NOW! Sasuke especially... you're his best friend, and you only notice that he's gone 6 months after he left? That's dispicable." I reveled in their shocked and guilty expressions. They deserved it. Before anyone could say anything else a messenger Hawk burst through the open window and landed on my desk. I opened the letter to see that it was from the Kazekage i.e. Gaara. It was short and to-the-point but it still managed to break my heart.

Problem with baby.

Large chance neither will survive.

Prepearing for emergancy ceacerian surgery.

Praying to the gods, hope they're on our side.

-Kazekage... Gaara.

I felt a single tear streak doown my face before I furiously wiped it away.

"No. Naruto will be fine. Kyuubi wouldn't let anything happen to him. Surgery will go fine and he'll be as good as new before we know it." I didn't realise that I had said all of that out loud until sasuke got in my face.

"What? Naruto's in surgery! What happened? What's wrong with him? What do you mean kyuubi will never let anyone happen to him? KYUUBI'S EVIL!" I've never seen Sasuke this worked up. I looked over to see Sakura looking quite happy at the news of Naruto but was staring jealously at Sasuke. Sasuke tried to snatch the letter from my hands but I quickly threw it into the fire. Naruto's pregnancy had to be completely confidential, I promised him that I wouldn't tell anyone.

"Like I said... Naruto will be fine, and Kyuubi is not evil. She would do anything for Naruto, so just butt out and leave it alone!" Sasuke looked at little shocked but then put on his usual stoic expression and topped it off with a icy glare.

"Glaring at me isn't going to change anything. Naruto's situation is top secret to anyone outside of the mission. I can't tell you anything." I explained.

"Then put me on the mission!"Sasuke demanded. Before I could answer there was a loud screech.

"NO!" Sakura screamed. "to be on the mission you would have to stay in the village of the sand!"

"So?" Sasuke replied.

"You would really go there... for him?"

"Yes. He is my best friend and he is in hospital right now! Of course I would go!" Sasuke stated.

"He's more than that. You're in love with him!" Sakura accused.

"W-what?" He stammered.

"It's obvious! Everytime you look at him, talk to him or about him... It's obvious. The only reason you're not with him is because he can't give you an heir." By now I was getting bored so I muttered:

"I wouldn't be so sure of that." Which caused both of them to spin around and face me. They both stared at me for what felt like hours. It was getting uncomfortable so I changed the subject.

"I'm sorry Sasuke. I will keep you updated on Naruto's condition but I can't send you out there at least, not yet." He nodded and started to leave but apparently Sakura wasn't done with him.

"Sasuke! Now that you've admitted that you're in love with Naruto, I would like to tell you that I'm pregnant and it's not yours." She stated.

"W-what? W-who-" She cut him off.

"Lee's. We've been having an affair for the last year. Sorry." With that she stormed out of my office as if she had been the one scorned slamming the door behind her leaving Sasuke standing in my office in shock.

"Well... that was a bit harsh." Sasuke muttered before bowing slightly and poofing out of my office.

Naruto's pov

"Kyuubi says that something is wrong!" I was starting to panic. If Kyuu was right then I could lose my baby.

"Hey. It's ok. Calm down and we'll take a look!" Gaara said. While soing the scan Temari was holding my hand, Sai and Kankuro were obviously worried, especially obvious as they were holding hands, but they were hiding it well, Shikamaru was behind Temari rubbing her shoulder and Gaara was panicking slightly already, he was very attached to his little neice or nephew and they're not even born yet.

"There's something wrong. Very wrong. The anbillical cord has gotten wrapped around the baby's neck and it's having a panic attack. We need to get you into surgery immidiately." I nodded while Gaara started writing a letter to Tsunade. I was trying to help calm but it was hard. I could lose my baby. That thought terrified me. I was finally ready to into surgery and I was worrying. My baby was going to be born prematurely and by cascerean. I was worried but I was hoping for my baby to be ok, and honestly I can't wait to meet them. Eventually I was broken out of my thoughts by the doctor asking if Gaara could do something. I looked up at Gaara to see that he was looking a bit scared but he did whatever it was that the doctor had asked of him and we were rewarded with the most amazing sound I have ever heared. A baby crying, my baby crying. I felt tears build up in my eyes but I refused to let them fall. I watched the doctor hand my baby to a nurse to get cleaned up while I was being stitched back together. After what felt like an eternity the nurse re-appeared and handed me my baby wrapped up in a pink blanket.

"Congratulations you have a healthy baby girl." With that she was placed in my arms. God she was gorgeous. She had porcelin white skin, thick black curly hair, and big bright blue eyes. I smileddown at her and finally let my tears fall free.

"Hello beautiful. I'm your Papa. It's nice to finally meet you." She just blinked up at me making me chuckle. I leant down and kissed her forehead.

"What are you going to name her?" I heared Gaara ask.

"... Rei. What do you think?"

"Rei Uzumaki? I like it. It's cute." I smiled but I couldn't take my eyes off of my little angel. She crinkled her nose before sneezing and it was the cutest thing I had ever seen.

"Shall I let everyone else in? They're probably dying out there." I nodded. I heared shuffling and whispered words. I looked up and whispered;

"Hi."

"Hey." They replied. They crowded around to Rei. Temari awwed and turned to Shikamaru.

"I want one!" She stated. Shikamaru paled slightly and looked over to me. I just smiled and looked down at Rei with a smile. When I looked back up Shikamaru's gaze had softened. He smiled slightly and turned back to Temari.

"Me too." he replied. Temari smiled and leaned up to kiss him. I smiled watching the two. I turned to look at Sai and Kankuro. Sai had a smile on his face. A genuine smile. He rested his head on Kankuro's shoulder.

"Good job, Dickless. She's really cute."

"Thanks... And watch your language Sai!" He laughed and wrapped his arms around Kankuro's waist.

"Finally a couple, then?" I asked. They both nodded.

"Thanks to you're rediculous meddling." Kankuro added. I just shrugged.

"Does this little beauty have a name or what?" He asked.

"Rei-Belle Uzumaki." I replied.

"Belle?" Temaki asked.

"It's french. It means beauty." I answered.

"Perfect for my little neice." Gaara whispered. I looked down at her and nodded. I rocked her gently and her eyes slowly drifted closed. Soon she was asleep in my arms and I sighed contentedly.

"I love you." I whispered to her. I looked up to see everyone smiling at us. I smiled back.

"We'll leave you two alone then." Kankuro said, pulling Sai out of the room. Shikamaru and Temari soon followed, probably so that they could get on with creating their own baby. I shuddered. That's not a nice thought.

"Can I stay?" Gaara spoke. I smiled and nodded. He smiled back and pulled over the little hospital crip. I quickly put Rei in the crib careful not to wake her and just sat watching her sleep. She was the most amazing thing. She was the best thing I have ever done... by far.

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