Black Roses666: ANNOUNCEMENT: The reviews are getting less and less XDD. Not that I'm complaining, but I just need the reviews in order to get better at writing, since my ultimate dream is to be an awesome writer like Anne Rice, J.K. Rowling, and the other writers out there.
Oh well, I still appreciate every single review given to me. Thanks for all your support and loyalty. I'm touched that my story is making it this far!
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Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Naruto. This fanfiction is merely Fan Based and the OCs and plot are owned by me.
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Dance 7: The Birth
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Gaara never thought he would witness this day: the day when Olha would be able to tell her tale of the past with a smile on her face as if nothing was wrong.
She didn't mention any names, no, she is smarter than that, but she would secretly sensor their names with codes, and only Reiko couldn't understand them. Gaara naturally found it evident, not only because of his intelligence as a person, but because of his memory of the time when Olha first came into the Sand Village to ask for help.
The dancer and the Sandman…
Reiko was spellbound to the captivating tale of two souls with a test ahead; in love and war, along with evil villains and good friends thrown in.
Seeing that he was not needed, the red haired shinobi ventured into a world of his own - - the world inside his mind's eyes. Only Olha can tell what is going on inside his head, but other than that certain look in his eyes that his spouse could read effortlessly, there is no way to tell what could be brewing in his thoughts.
Coming to this village activated some sort of effect on the Kazekage. It's like this rural community is a place of memories; like a back door in one's heart where in they hide all the recollections they hold dear.
Some memoirs, they want to remember, some, though, they just want to leave in the dust. It was never definite when and what a person could remember, but it was always understandable.
For Gaara, as he looked back at his wide and daughter, and recalled the festive welcome they were given, the memory that came to him would be his only child's birth. Two things were born that very day, and the two of those are the things he swears to protect until his time comes.
One is the like given to the two lovers.
The other is that happy smile that never left Olha's face ever since that day…
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"Congratulations!!!"
It was amusing to see that red rose blush grow on Olha's cheeks, embarrassed to see so many people crowd about her to get a view of the soon-to-be mother.
That's right, Olha Mitsu no Sabaku was pregnant.
At first, it was thought she was sick because of consistent vomiting and odd changes in her chakra that Gaara immediately had her sent to the hospital. He was about to begin thinking that it was all his fault for this to happen to her, that is, until the medical ninja came out with the news.
He was going to have a child…
A happy, healthy child…
Despite the Kazekage's emotionless demure, Olha could see in his eyes, as clear as crystal, that he was very, very happy. In fact, she thanked Kami-sama that Gaara is especially capable of hiding his thoughts; otherwise his happiness would've quickly turned into his demise.
The couple tried to keep the secret safe from the rest of the villagers until the timing was right. Ever since they got married, Olha and Gaara have become rather popular. In fact, they were probably declared the most favored duo known.
Knowing about Olha's pregnancy would cause a raving uproar amongst the villagers of Sunagakure. Once the Sand Village learns of it, sure enough that after a week or so, all the other villagers would know of it, and the Kazekage's office will pile up with letters and baby gizmos even if the gender is not known yet.
We wouldn't want that, now, would we? Yet, their attempt to keep the secret went in drastic vain. Apparently the word "secret", "confidential", or "private" had no place in the dictionary of the famous Sand Siblings.
Temari and Kankurou noticed the strange change about their youngest and his wife. Olha would usually skip breakfast, or just grab the nearest piece of bread or fruit and rush to the office to help Gaara, but she suddenly began eating three square meals a day, avoided running, and barely fussed over anything.
Gaara also altered slightly. He was beginning to be protective of Olha now (well…more protective). He and his spouse agreed that the bluenette is not permitted to go anywhere without Jue or Oturan (who wasn't fully grown yet, but tamed), or better yet, Gaara, himself.
Eventually, the two older Siblings interrogated the hospital to see id there were any records of Olha being confined there at any day. Indeed, there were files on her, and finally, they discovered the truth about her…condition…
…and the reason why the two pushed them out of the house for one night…but that's another story…
Either way, the two knew this was juicy stuff, and, not knowing the meaning and importance of "secretive information", they told the rest of the villagers and they arranged a party for the brand new parents.
So forth came the festivity.
Even if the fellowmen of Suna raved about them, neither dared to tell the other villages after the slight threat from the Kazekage; any way, all was happy, and all they wanted was the power to travel forwards in time to see how the baby would look, and end up like.
Even Gaara and Olha…
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Six months later, the "secret" was allowed to be sent out to other villages in different countries for they now knew the gender of the child due to the work of a terrific medical ninja.
They were going to have a girl.
At first, it was thought that the Kazekage would be disappointed to heart of it, considering that it is the boy who carries on the family name, but they were proved wrong when they saw the Kazekage smile lightly and say, "I guess this is what fate had for us."
Nobody knew what he meant, but they eventually cared less about it.
Technically, everyone knew now the news since the bluenette's belly was unusually bloated, and that she had begun to stay at home more often, walking around its premises at times, and sits only at the porch when she needs fresh air.
The transformation was great, so immense that rumors began spreading about the former Livarte quitting from her life as a ninja after birth giving. When it reached the ears of the female involved, she just shrugged it off, smiling. "Let's see what fate has in store for me and Gaara."
Once again, nobody understood what she meant, but they also cared less about the matter as time passed.
Finally, after a few moments, a brand new question was on everybody's lips. It was a question that made all wait in excitement, worry, and fright. It need not to be said what this particular question may be, for even the Kazekage and his wife knew what it was before anyone thought of it.
Will their daughter contain the power of sand or wind?
The males stated that the male power would dominate so the baby would control the almighty sand.
The females argued that the child would certainly adopt her mother's grace and control the winds.
Ultimately, Temari and Kankurou were harassed to ask for the thoughts of the parents-to-be. When the siblings came back with an answer, they claimed that the couple said the same thing as always:
"We'll see what fate has in store for us."
It didn't take long before the villagers finally gave up.
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Gaara felt uneasy.
There he sat, beside his sleeping wife, a broken hand from her labor, and a child resting peacefully in his arms. The delivery was a success, everything went according to plan, and though he suffered a small fracture due to Olha's uncontained pain, it was all worth it.
What bothered him was that when the medical nin brought the newborn to his arms, he felt it; a sudden shock going through his veins, and a small wave of unusual chakra showering over him. At that moment, he knew the horrible truth.
This child is not normal.
She possesses a power of greatness that, on the wrong hands, can cause much dismay to many.
Yet, he will never bring himself to harm this child. No, he will protect her and raise her well so that, when the time comes, she will use that secret power for the good of all, no matter what village, no matter which country.
As premeditated, they named the child Reiko, and rose her how they merely wished to be raised. Gaara never told Olha about the power he sensed in Reiko; not after seeing that carefree, happy smile on her face when she first held their child.
Never, even if she should know, he wouldn't tell her of that power; he won't allow that smile to falter.
And it never did…
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"The end…"
Those two words snapped Gaara back to reality. Olha had finished telling their story of eighteen years ago, and was tucking Reiko in to sleep. It was a lovely night, and they all needed their rest.
After the two gave their offspring a good night kiss, the little one drifted off easily to a world of sleep. Only when the two were sure that Reiko wouldn't be able to hear them was when they decided to sit side by side.
"You want to tell me something…" Gaara noted, looking passed Olha's bright blue eyes, "what is it?"
The bluenette sighed and placed a hand on top of his. They remained in that position for what seemed like ages until she finally replied.
"Gaara…?" She began.
"Hm?"
"I'm going to need your help. I've found the next Livarte sacrifices…"
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Black Roses666: I hope you like this chapter! School's gonna start soon, and before it starts, I just want you guys to enjoy something since I'm gonna start updating slower than usual.
It depends, since I'M HIGHSCHOOL NOW! OMG!
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