Authors Note: It's late & we're tired; sorry for any errors.

Recap: "Because! I want to know where my baby's father is going to be!" She shouted. Neji slowly turned to her. His head started spinning more. He opened the door and puked again.

After the ordeal with Neji, Gaara had to think of what to do with Hinata. Should he give her up to the Hyuga Nobles as a token to unite the two noble families, keep her for himself; but not as a slave, or just let things play out without thinking of the consequences? He supposed giving her back would bring a uniting of families, but Gaara had no intention of having someone in a different country become a ally so quick. It was true; Gaara's father would be switching to Saudi Arabia to become the ambassador for the Hokages there. Since his father needed to set a foundation, before he had connections in different places it would be wise not to have outside influences, so he wouldn't lose the trust of his new countrymen. Gaara had yet to tell Sasuke or Neji of the move, and everything was worse than before. He learned about Neji's messed up past, and Sasuke hadn't learned how not to abuse his power over his subjects; especially a blond with blue eyes. He had a lot to think about and such; this being his junior year in High School didn't make things better either. To think this time next month he and his family will be in Saudi Arabia. He sighed, got up, and decided it would be better to tell Sasuke now, he would wait for a more convenient time before telling Neji.

Gaara had been in the limousine for about 10 minutes before they pulled in from of Sasuke's mansion. He quickly got out and walked up to Sasuke's door, knocking forcefully with the bronze handle. Immediately the door opens revealing a man in his late 40's maybe early 50's. He knows Gaara and instructs him that Sasuke is in his chambers. As Gaara approaches the room he starts to hear what sounds like screams, and before he realizes it, he is in front of the door now and hesitates to open it, not knowing what he'll find. He takes a deep breath and pushes open the door, relief instantly takes over Gaara as he sees where the screams were admitted from, the television across the room. His muscle's relax and then looks toward Sasuke to see him staring at him.

"Hey," Gaara said in a monotoned voice.

"Hi..." Sasuke replied indifferently, staring at Gaara with a suspicious look.

"I must speak with you about my family." He then proceeded to walk closer to Sasuke sitting down in an arm chair next to his bed.

"About what?"

"We are moving, to Suna, father has gotten a position he can't turn down. We are moving in a month or so."

He then sighed knowing this would be a long path he would have to take alone, being an outsider.

Neji; however he wasn't as close to Gaara. They were raised together as a stratgic move to make sure when they grew up there wouldn't be any complication and their families would stay united.

"I still haven't told Neji, either."

"Well, this is certainly unpleasant to hear, you will be dearly missed." Sasuke was formal with his condolences, as Gaara had expected him to be.

"When are you planning on telling Neji?"

"I honestly haven't given it much thought, but soon, maybe later tonight."

"He'll want to know, and it will be better to tell him before he hears from someone else."

"Yeah I know, I just...I don't know."

"I understand. Just get it over with though, the sooner the better."

"Ye-"

At that moment Naruto walked in, carrying a tray of refreshments. You could hear the clatter of the glasses rubbing together as he shakily made his way over to Sasuke and Gaara, staring down the whole time. He seemed to have shrunk since the last time Gaara had seen him at the auction, most slaves do shrink, but the way he looked was sickly.

He also had bandages along his wrist and arms which looked stained with blood. His cloths seemed to be in a worse condition. There looked to be whip marks along his shirt and patches in his pants that were two sizes too big.

"He-he-here you are master."

"Thank you." Sasuke said, which shocked Gaara. Apparently it showed on his face because he then glared at Naruto. Gaara had a pit in his stomach now; he probably just got Naruto in trouble. In time however; he would get over it.

Naruto seemed to shrink even more under that glare as he shook violently now, he then scurried out of the room bowing toward the two.

Gaara didn't know where the sympathy had come from or what made the words come out of his mouth but he couldn't stop them as they exited his mouth, "Don't punish him."

Sasuke looked at him unbelievably but didn't say anything more. They sat there watching the television and drinking some of the refreshments Naruto brought in, and talked about little things. Eventually it was time for Gaara to go, as he walked out the door Sasuke grabbed his wrist and pulled him into a tight embrace.

"I'll beat myself up for this later, but I'll miss you and don't forget about us here, okay?"

"Okay..." With that they departed and Gaara drove off.

He made it back home and slumped on his bed, feeling exhausted. Never in his life had him and Sasuke had such an affectionate moment, it was brief, but nice.

Gaara sighed, seeming to have been doing that more often lately. His door soon opened completely and shut, Hinata standing in front of the doors.

"Master, your father has instructed me to tell you the moving date has been moved up, it will be at the end of the week." Hinata's stuttering had almost went away fully after the conversation with Neji had happened.

Gaara seemed unfazed by the news, it just meant the movers would have to pack his bags sooner, then he thought, he would have to tell Neji. He sat up, looked at Hinata, before telling her to be in his room with nothing on upon his return. With that he strolled out of the room and headed for his motorcycle, he didn't quite feel like being in a limo. As he zoomed past cars he made it to Neji's home within minutes. He approached the front door and was about to knock when Nej stepped out.

"Oh, hi Gaara."

"Hey,"

"What brings you by?"

Gaara took a deep breath, he didn't know why this was such a big deal. Maybe it was the things he had just discovered about Neji, or the fact he was taking Hinata away from Neji just like what had happened to him long ago.

"I'm moving to Suna."

Neji just stared off into space for a moment, and it seemed he wasn't coming out, but instantly he straightened up, looked at Gaara and said okay.

"Keep her safe." It wasn't a question, but a statement that Neji wanted Gaara to uphold.

Gaara let a smile grace his lips for a brief second and nodded.

"When do you leave?"

"The dates have been moved up, so at the end of this week."

"Is it possible for me to come see her before you depart?"

"Yes, we leave Friday morning at 7am."

"Right before the start of the second semester." Neji mumbled. Gaara heard it however and nodded, this was the end of their little trio.

"Take care, Gaara."

"I'll be sure to."

With that Gaara left and went back home to find a human lump on his bed. He smiled, him and Hinata were finally going to have sex. As he approached the bed, he yanked back the covers to find a naked Hinata, this should have turned him on if it wasn't for the light snore that left her lips.

UGH! She was sleep, Gaara thought. He shook his head, but decided not to wake her. He softly pulled the covers over her and kissed her on the lips. He guess he would start packing.

It hadn't been a very eventful week, but Gaara did have the moment he was lusting for. It was on his balcony, in his bedroom, bathroom, and even in the closet. Hinata after the fisrt time, seemed to have been learning a few things from her learning. It was totally out of her character, but Gaara didn't complain.

As moving day came, Gaara and the rest of his family, workers, and slaves boarded the plane. He had given Hinata special permission to talk to Neji before they left.

Neji stood a few meter away from the other people who were saying goodbye to the Sabuka family. Kankuro was hugging a girl with read hair, who had a flute sticking out her hair. Temari was crying into Shikamaru's shirt as he rubbed her back soothingly, and Gaara had already said goodbye to those who mattered to him. Hinata walked over to Neji and hugged him.

"Seems like we are splitting up once again, huh?" Hinata said with tears gathering in her eyes.

"Seems that way...I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too... Onii-chan" Neji tensed in the hug, but relaxed when Hinata's words sunk in.

"Neji?"

"Yes?"

"We'll be in touch right? Gaara seems so considerate, he wouldn't keep us from communicating would he?"

"No, Hinata, he wouldn't. He's actually quite decent." At his statement everyone started to gather on the plane.

"Bye." Hinata said as she walked toward it. Neji felt hollow as he watched his old-bestfriend walk away. Hinata boarded and sat next to Gaara who was staring out the window

Gaara had watched everyones encounter, and felt extremely lonely, never would he mention it, but it was still there. He would have to learn new customs, be a different person, and most importantly he would have to isolate himself from everyone once again; it was his defense-machanism

He then sighed knowing this would be a long path he would have to take alone, being an outsider, just like all those years ago.