"Don't worry Kankuro, you are in the story. You just aren't related to Gaara," I said with a sigh. I was talking to Kankuro on the phone from my hospital room.

"So I don't have to show up for a while then. Well that's cool. Wait, if I'm not related to Gaara then how are you going to put me in?"

"You're a Leaf ninja. Now, please, stop calling me!"

"Sorry, so how are you feeling?"

"Two broken legs, my left arm is broken as well, and they have stopped the internal bleeding. God, who gave that woman a driver's license? She drives me to the hospital on the wrong side of the road and then smashes into the front of the emergency entrance!"

"Ya, ahh, listen I have to go now. Hope you feel better." He hangs up.

I sigh as I put down my cell phone. I look around at all the flowers that where sent to me. Shinji the good sharer had sent me some roses and chrysanthemums intended for my wake.

"At least I can be thankful that my right hand is still good. That and Mihoshi will be in the gift shop for a long time. I had better make the most of this."

I grab my laptop and turn it on.

"I wish I owned this or any other anime story. Well no sense in crying about it."

Chapter 3: Summer Vacation and Peeking Perverts

Gaara was walking down the street with his teddy bear. The people who saw him looked at him with fear and hatred. It had grown since the death of his uncle, but Gaara was fine with it. After all, he had Naruto now.

Ever since that night in October, Gaara and Naruto were inseparable. Together, they where the great team of pranksters the village had seen since Aoi. From drawing mustaches on peoples faces to burning dog poop in burning bags and anything else they could think of. With Naruto's planning, as well as his stamina, and Gaara's insomnia, there was no challenge, in their minds, they couldn't over come.

However, today Gaara was alone. This caught the attention of a couple of ten year olds who did saw this and decided to get some pay back.

"Hey monster, where is the other one," asked one of the boys to the little six year old.

"He's not feeling well today," said Gaara. "He has a high fever and I was going to get some medicine to help him out."

"Ahh isn't that sweet," said another boy with a mocking tone. "He's trying to help his friend. I bet we are in the way and you need to hurry. Well, to bad." The boys began to laugh while Gaara remained unaffected by this. Suddenly, one of the boys grabbed his teddy bear.

"Please give that back," said Gaara in a calm tone. "She doesn't like to be with other people. She'll get ever angry."

"Hey guy's," said the first, "what should we do with this? Rip its arms out or stick an exploding note on it?"

At this they all began to laugh, tossing the bear around to each other. However they stopped when they heard a voice.

"Stop that I'm getting dizzy." The boys looked around to see where the sound came from. "Down here," said the bear.

"What the heck is going on," asked one of the boys. Then the bear jumped onto the ground, landing on its face. The boys looked at it in shock as it got up and brushed its self off. They huddled together in fear as Gaara stood where he was with no emotions. Then the bear turned to face them.

"You jerks, I am not a toy. I am a great demon who watches over this boy. Now you must repent for what you have done to me." As the bear said this, he began to grow. Claws sprouted out of its paws and feet. His mouth opened and the boys could see several rows of sharp fangs. It stopped growing once it was twenty feet tall.

The boys began to cry and wet themselves. They begged the bear creature not to eat them. The said they had learned their lesson.

"Very well," laughed the bear. "I just have one thing left to say before I go."

"What's that," asked the boys in unison, voices shaken.

"Gotcha!" The bears went 'poof' and was replaced with a five year old boy with blonde hair, blue eyes, and three whisker marks on his big smiling face.

The boys fainted at this, their eye wide open and white. Gaara could no longer hold back the laugh he had been suppressing since the beginning of this prank. Naruto joined him as he walked over to his friend.

"Best idea ever," laughed Gaara. "When we get to the academy, you are going to rule at Transformation."

"Was there ever a doubt," said Naruto. "I took me a week to get this jutsu to work but it was worth it."

Just then, one of the boys mother came over with an angry expression on her face. The boys just looked at her with a calm expression on their faces.

"You little brats! I'm going to make you feel like shi..."

She was cut off as Aoi exploded from the sand underneath them and smacked her with her paper fan.

"Please don't swear in front of children," said Aoi with a calm tone and a smile on her face.

"You don't know what happened here so don't tell me what to do," shouted the angry mother.

"But I do know what happened, as I saw the whole thing." Aoi turned to Naruto. "That was very good Naruto. I'm so glad I showed you the jutsu and how you where using it." She turned back to the mother. "If you were watching you would have seen that it was those sorry excuse of academy students that started it."

"Shut up you bitc…" Whack. "Stop that you as…" Whack. "Shi…" Whack.

With that, the mother ran, grabbed he son and ran from Aoi.

Later, all three of them were eating ramen while laughing at what had happened. They did this every time the boys played a prank so it happened often. To Aoi, the ability to pull such pranks was a key step in becoming a true ninja. It combined planning, stealth, and, with these boys, teamwork. Anyone who would fall for these pranks shouldn't call themselves ninja, in her opinion.

"So," said Aoi to the boys, "are you two ready for your trip tomorrow?" The boys nod. "Good. Now I want you both to behave as best you can since I won't be able to join you."

"Why not mom?"

Aoi begins to cry.

"It's because the Kazekage won't let me. He says that I have used up all of my vacation time."

She lets out a big sigh and then goes back to her usual sunny self.

"By the way Gaara, I want you to do me a favor."

The next day Aoi was working in her office. It was a small room found in the basement of the Kazekages palace known only to a select few. The office it's self was dark, cold, and damp when she first took over. However, now it had changed over the years to make its self more cozy. The walls where painted blue and on the walls where pictures of each ANBU doing something in their free time. Behind Aoi's desk was a group photo of them all smiling without there masks with Aoi in front.

Suddenly, the door to her office flew open as the Kazekage came in. When Aoi looked up she could tell he was angry by the veins in his forehead.

"Where is she," demanded the Kazekage. Aoi, of course knew who he was talking about. But where was the fun in just telling him. After all, it was better than paper work.

"Which she are you referring to? The old woman in the cafeteria is home sick, so don't get the meatloaf. I think your receptionist showed up, but I can't be sure since I haven't been up there yet. Let's see who else could it be?" She began resting her head in her palms, pretending to think.

"Temari. That is who I am talking about. I have been looking all over for her, but can't find her."

"So, why come to me?"

"It's part of your job to keep me and my family safe!"

Aoi laughed. "That's rich. A few weeks ago you wanted me personally to slip poison in your sons' water when he spent the night with Naruto and me. Now you say it my job to keep your kids safe."

"Gaara is an exception. Now find my daughter."

"Relax, I now where she is," said Aoi while she giggled like a school girl.

"Well tell me."

"She went with Naruto and Gaara to the reunion at my parents place. I asked Gaara to ask her if she wanted to go. It took a little convincing on Gaara's part, but in the end she decided to go. I bet they are having fun."

"Why didn't you ask me, her father?"

"You won't say yes."

"Of course I won't. Those people are nutcases."

"You only say that because they have a sense of humor. Relax; think of this time as a little vacation for the worries of fatherhood. Of course you never act like a father, but that's beside the point."

The Kazekage just stared at her for several seconds.

"Just how long do you think you can get away with these insults to me?"

"Sorry. I'm just stating facts based on what I can see. Besides, you look so cute when you get angry."

Before the Kazekage could respond, an ANBU member wearing a panda mask came in.

"Lady Aoi we have an intruder in the village."

"Any clue to who it is," asked Aoi.

"No ma'am," said the ANBU. "All I can tell you is that he has white hair and his last known location was near the women's bathhouse."

"A pervert," said Aoi with a sigh. Then an idea came to her that caused her to grin in a way that sent shivers into everyone's shines. "Well it looks like this is a good time to try out a new jutsu that was just brought to my attention."

This caused the Kazekage to raise his eyebrow. "Who created it? What does it do?"

Aoi said nothing to him. She simply got up, walked over to the ANBU, and whispered in his ear. The ANBU gulped.

"I thought you where joking when you last brought up that jutsu," said the ANBU.

"Get all available ANBU to the bathhouse and let them know what to do. You will tell them that you will all be using that technique. Once he is unconscious, have him brought to the holding cell. Now go."

The ANBU left.

"So, now will you tell me what you are using," asked the Kazekage. His patience was wearing thin.

"Sure, sure. It's called…"

Meanwhile, Kirara was flying towards Tea country with three small children on her back.

"Wow, so this is what it's like to fly," cried Temari.

"Ya, it's great," said Naruto. "My mom and I do this all the time. Hey Gaara, what's wrong you don't look so well?"

To say that Gaara didn't look well was an understatement. He looked terrible. His face was bright green and his cheeks looked puffy. He was also panting.

"I don't feel so good," moaned Gaara.

"Must be air sick. Don't worry, my mom says that some people get it."

It took them about hour to get to their location, stopping only to calm Gaara's stomach. The last spot they landed at was a clearing about a half a mile away from Miroku's temple. When they got off, Gaara laid down on the ground and started to hug the earth.

"Let's just walk the rest of the way," suggested Naruto.

"Thanks Naruto, you really are a good friend," said Gaara while his eyes acted like water hoses. Gaara got up and then readjusted his gourd that he had gotten from Naruto for his birthday.

"Can we just get going," sighed Temari. She was dress in a white shirt and pants. Her hair was tied into a single, short ponytail.

With that they began walking to the temple. While they walked, Naruto told them that this reunion was held to celebrate the defeat of Naraku and to remember those who fell that day. He also told them that they wouldn't be the only kids there, so they would have people to pay with.

"Also, don't stare at Kagura or say something that makes her sound week. We still haven't found the remains of the last group of people who did that. Those poor Boy Scouts."

"Hey," interrupted Temari. "Is that it?" She pointed to a temple that looked a little run down. In the yard there seemed to be a small hole.

"Yes, we're here." Naruto began to smile and suddenly fox ears pooped onto his head.

"Hey, can you two please go on ahead? I have to get something ready."

"So, what do you think he's planning," asked Temari as they walked to the temple.

"No clue," replied her brother.

When the two of them reached the temple, they didn't see anyone at first. They began to look around for signs of other people until they heard a voice behind them.

"Who goes there?" The two siblings turned around but saw no one. "Down here," cried the voice.

On the ground was the flea demon Myoga.

"Now don't make me repeat myself," yelled the demon. "Who are you and why are you here?"

"I'm Gaara and this is my sister Temari. We're friends of Naruto. He invited us to this celebration."

"Oh, well why didn't you say so. I'm Myoga, servant of Master Inuyasha. The parties going on in the back. Come on lets go."

The two sand siblings walked around to the backyard of the temple where the stopped to look at the strange bunch that had gathered. Inuyasha, who looked like he hadn't changed at all, was helping Kagura put up some piñatas of Naraku. Shippo, who looked like he was sixteen and wearing a similar outfit that he had when he first met them all, was helping the grey haired Sango bring out snacks. Kagome, who was in her late forties, was watching her twin children as they played in the yard. Koga was trying to get out of Ayames death grip while Miroku was just laughing.

"Master Inuyasha, we have extra guests. They claim to be friends of Naruto," yelled the flea.

"Well come on over you two," said Miroku as he moved some of his gray hair away from his face.

In a short time they meet with everyone. Even though Gaara's personality had become more open he was still a bit shy around these people.

"So, where is Naruto," asked Hannya. He was Inuyasha's son and was about thirty years old. However he looked twelve and looked like a mini-me version of his father in a blue kimono. Demon blood does the body good.

"Ya, I was hopping he'd come," said Momiji. She was Inuyasha's daughter and resembled more of her mother. Also appearing about twelve, the only thing that looked odd about her was her dog ears.

"He said he would be here soon," said Temari. "He said he had to get something ready."

"Inuyasha," came a soft dreamy voice from behind everyone. They all turned to see a very familiar miko.

"K-Kikyo," stammered Inuyasha. He then began to run up to her to give her a big hug when she went poof and in her place stood Naruto. "Why you little…" He stopped as he felt a very familiar anger behind him.

"INUYASHA!"

"Wait, Kagome I can explain." Before he could say anymore, Kagome began a very long series of sit commands.

"Now Naruto" began Miroku, "that wasn't very nice."

"He deserves this," said Shippo. Everyone else nods while Kagura simply watches with a smile on her face.

Gaara and Temari looked a bit confused. So they where told that the person Naruto impersonated was an old girlfriend of Inuyasha's. They all watched for another minute and then went to start the party.

"So Shippo, how are things going with you," asked Naruto as he began to hit the Naraku piñata.

"Fine, just fine. The ladies just can't get enough of me."

"Ah, Miss Ayame, why are you holding onto Koga like that," asked Gaara.

"Because every time I let go he tries to run away."

"So, you're Kagura," said Temari. "I don't see how wind is any use in battle."

"Would you like me to show you?"

An hour later, Kagomes voice gave out and Inuyasha crawled out of the crater.

Back in Hidden Sand, Aoi walked into the interrogation room. There, clad in special chains that absorbed chakra.

"So Jiraiya, we meet again. I haven't seen you since I took the Chunin exam."

"Aoi, looking as sexy as ever. I was just doing some research when I saw a vision of heaven the quickly went sour." A small tear came to his eye when he was finished.

"You must be referring to the Sexy Jutsu that my son created. I was wondering when it would come in handy." She closed her eyes and gave him a sweat smile.

"You're married? When and to who? Please give me the details."

"No, I adopted him. Now tell me, what are you doing in here?"

"Truth be told, I'm looking for a boy. The Third asked me to find him about five years ago. Before we killed the two kidnappers, we were able to find out that they left him here in Wind Country. Other than that I have no leads or clues as to where he is or if he's still alive."

"I see. And what will you do when you find him."

"Take him back to Hidden Leaf, what else?"

"I doubt he would want to. If this boy you are looking for is still alive, he must have been adopted and living his own life. What right do you have to take the life a young boy away from him?"

Jiraiya stared at her. He had only met her a handful of times and she always talked in a calm and gentle manner. However, her voice had become very angry and her body was shaking. He took this information in and decided to get more information.

"He might have been so fortunate. He could be a slave or homeless. If he would come back with me he could be safe and be trained to protect himself."

"No, I'm sure that he is fine and well loved." She was now sending out a powerful killer intent that would have made the Kazekage run home and hide under his bed. Aoi would never let Naruto go and would kill this man in front of her before she let that happen.

"So, you have Naruto don't you. Don't even think of denying it. Your emotions have given it all away."

"What happens now?"

"Excuse me," came a voice near the door. "I am Officer Kiyone. I need to ask you a couple of questions about you recent accidents."

I sighed and turned off my laptop. I decided that this was enough for this chapter since it was running a little long.

"Ask away."

"Ah, first I have a bit more of a personal question, if you don't mind Mr. Darthvalgaav."

"No I don't mind."

"What can your reader look forward to in the future of this story?"

"Well, there lots coming up. I'll be crossing over a couple of characters and later begin working on some relationship. A little Naruto and Temari action for a while, maybe some flirting with Hinata during the exams, and some fiancées. Gaara will also be getting some action, but I haven't decided who yet. I'm also considering putting the Dark Tournament in as well, as long as I don't get any complaints. I'll let the people who review my stories help me with ideas and suggestions."

"Wow, I can't wait. Now back to business," she said as she walked over to my bed. "The report mentioned that you came here with someone and indicated that this was all that persons fault. Is this true?"

I nodded.

"I see. You know, you shouldn't blame others for your misfortunes. Now what is this person's name?"

"K-Kiyone, is that you?"

Shaking with fear, both me and Kiyone turned our heads slowly towards the door.

"No! Stay away Mihoshi!"

"Kiyone, Kiyone!" Mihoshi began to run towards Kiyone to hug her. However, Kiyone didn't want that at all. Seeing no other way out, she ran to the window.

"Wait," I cried out. "This is the…"

Too late, she jumped out the window before I could warn her that this was the fourth floor.