Chapter 11 time everybody! I feel so excited about how many good reviews I'm getting…

Gaara: I want my paycheck….

Not yet…not yet…

Flashbacks

Thoughts in flashbacks

"A mission?" Muttered Gaara, frowning at Tsunada.

She nodded, "I know it's sudden, but you and Hinata are the only two suited for this particular type of mission."

Hinata and Gaara glanced at each other.

"These are the mission papers," She added, handing them to Gaara. "It's a simple enough mission, but all of the gennin went on a field trip to the land of waves, so none are available to go."

Gaara examined the paper, "We have to guard a house while the family is away?" He asked, a blank look on his face.

Tsunada nodded, "That's right!"

"But Tsunada-sama," Said Hinata, looking over Gaara's shoulder at the paper, "Doesn't that seem a little…uh…low leveled for a jounin, and the Kazekage?"

"Like I said, all of the gennin are currently unavailable," She smirked at them, "Think of it as a pree-honymoon."

Gaara frowned and Hinata blushed.

Tsunada smiled sweetly at them, "The two of you leave as soon as possible. Gather your supplied, then go. Take as long as you like!" She watched them carefully. "By the way Gaara, how's that bruise holding up?"

"Oh," He touched it, "It's fine. Nearly healed about now." He glanced at Hinata.

She blushed, remembering the previous night.

"Go on now," Said Tsunada, waving her hands, "Have fun!"

"Hmmm…" Said whirled around Gaara, seeming to appear out of nowhere. When the sand broke away, the young man had vanished.

"Sand transport, very convenient," Said Tsunada.

Hinata bowed, and left through the door.

Tsunada smirked, "This was a brilliant idea Kakashi, Baki." She turned to the window to see the two jounin sitting there. Baki was smirking, and she could tell that Kakashi was as well. She smiled at them, crossing her arms over her chest, "Job well done boys," She said.

"We're just doing the mission you gave us," Said Kakashi shrugging, "No biggy."

The three ninja fell silent. Tsunada looked at Baki, who nodded. He pulled out a kunai, and threw it at the ceiling. It banged into the wall paneling, which flew open, and two figures fell out of it.

"What are you two doing spying on us?" Asked Tsunada, looking over her desk.

Temari pushed Kankuro of her and stood up. She bowed, her eyes closed, "I am sorry Tsunada-sama!" She practically yelled, "It was Kankuro's idea!"

"Say what?!"

Tsunada chuckled, "Calm down Temari, I'm not mad. It just intrigued me that we didn't notice you till just now."

"We were hiding out chakra," said Temari, "Sensei taught us how," She smiled at Baki, who nodded.

"So, why exactly where you spying on us?" Asked Tsunada, looking at the two of them curiously, "Do you…not want your brother to marry Hinata?"

"That's not it," Said Temari shaking her head, "Hinata is a wonderful girl. She's really sweet and kind, something Gaara could use. But…" She shrugged, "Sending them together on a fake mission alone it…well, Gaara can get very moody sometimes, and I don't want him hurting Hinata, physically or mentally. I mean, not that he would purposely, but Gaara's heart has been broken so many times, he can still get unstable sometimes, even though Shukaku is no longer in his body. He can still lash out sometimes, and let his emotions get the better of him."

Kankuro nodded, "We just don't want Hinata to be hurt in any form," He said, "Gaara can still be dangerous, even if he doesn't mean to."

"Hm…." Tsunada looked at Baki.

"There is some truth to what they say," Said Baki, "After Gaara's uncle Yashamaru tried to kill him, Gaara shut of love completely. The topic sort of revs something up in his mind, and he looses control, Shukaku or no Shukaku."

Tsunada crossed her arms and sighed, "Well, if that's the case…Kakashi?"

"Yes?"

Tsunada stood and handed him a piece of paper, "Please gather these two ninja. They are to follow Gaara and Hinata, and keep a close eye on them. Tell them not to interfere unless Hinata is put in danger, or Gaara as well. They'll need to keep themselves well hidden, and not be found out."

"Yes," said Kakashi, taking the paper from her. He turned, and leapt out of the window, and across the rooftops.

"I need to be going," said Baki, "I have to report in back at the sand village."

"Bye Baki," Said Kankuro, raising a hand in farewell.

Baki nodded, and leaped of in the opposite direction that Kakashi went.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Said Tsunada.

The door opened, and Temari and Kankuro froze, their eyes wide. Naruto entered the office, but stopped at spotting the two siblings.

"I can come back later," He said, looking at Tsunada.

"No, it's all right Naruto," Said Tsunada, "Just tell me whatever you want to real quick. I still need to talk to Kankuro and Temari about something."

Naruto moved forward to her desk, noticing the glare that Temari gave him. Her normally gentle green eyes had gone hard, like shipped glass. The were blazing with anger, and he knew why, probably. Kankuro didn't look as angry, though his eyes were still narrowed as he watched the blonde walk past him.

"I finished my mission," He said, handing a paper to Tsunada, "Sakura got an injury on her leg, but she's fixing that up herself right now down at the hospital."

"Very good, and it was a success?"

"Yeah."

"Hm…" Tsunada looked through the papers, her eyes flicking to Temari and Kankuro's angry faces every now and again. "Very good Naruto," She said after a minute, setting the papers aside, "Why don't you go take a rest?"

He nodded, and gave a small smile, "I think I might get some ramen!"

Tsunada smirked, "That'd be like you. Dismissed."

He nodded, and turned for the door. Again, Temari and Kankuro glared fiercely at him. Naruto ignored this, and walked past them, and out of the office. '

"Damn him!" Cried Temari, cracking her knuckles, "I was holding back the urge to punch him the whole damn time!"

"Not like he wouldn't deserve it," Growled Kankuro.

"So Gaara told the two of you?"

"Damn right he told us!" Cried Temari, "How would we not ask him when he came home with a giant bruise on his face? If he hadn't told me, I would've given him another bruise!" She raised her fist angrily.

"I wanted to punch him to, Tem…" Muttered Kankuro, clenching his fists.

"I still can't believe Naruto would do something like that," Snapped the blonde, "I mean…he and Gaara are supposed to be friends!"

"Love makes you do crazy things," Said Tsunada, making the two look at her. She sighed, "Temari…"

"Yes?"

"You're an adult now, right? You're 21, and you've had a lot of experience with love," She smiled, "You know that boys will fight to win a girls heart. It's just in their nature to do so."

Temari stiffened, "Ugh…but…."

"Naruto never acted like he loved Hinata," said Kankuro, "And Gaara said himself he doesn't, so how is it a fight over love?"

"Well," Said Tsunada, tapping her chin, "Naruto has always been the jealous type, and he's never really showed a thing Hinata, but still, she's his friend. Now your brother…He has been known to hide his emotions if I'm correct, so he might be hiding his TRUE feelings for Hinata."

Temari stared at her, stunned by this truthful logic.

"But, you don't think Naruto would do anything, super stupid, like ruin the wedding, do you?' Asked Kankuro, stepping up beside his sister.

Tsunada shook her head, "To tell you the truth, I don't know. He is the most unpredictable ninja in the village after all."

"True," Said Temari, nodding.

Tsunada sighed, "You two should probably go say goodbye to Gaara. He and Hinata will be leaving on their 'mission' soon." She leaned back in her chair, her eyes examining the two siblings. "Don't worry you two. The ninja I assigned Kakashi to get will make sure everything goes smoothly."

Temari nodded, "Very well. Thank you Tsunada-sama." She bowed, and turned to leave, "C'mon Kankuro."

He bowed to Tsunada, and followed his sister out of the office.

Tsunada narrowed her eyes as soon as the door snapped shut. After what Temari had just told her, about Gaara's unstable emotions, she wondered deep in her heart if the two ninja she assigned to keep an eye on him and Hinata, would be able to handle it. She picked up a pencil and began to fill out the many documents on her desk. The lad was the Kazekage…he had become much more stable ever since Shukaku was extracted from his body, but…but according to Temari, who was after all his elder sister, he can still become unstable at times. Apparently being alone for so long can do that to you.

Now, she was staring to understand what might cause Gaara discomfort lately…after all, Naruto was his first friend, and now they were feuding all because of Gaara's marriage with Hinata. No wonder the boy was acting quiet, or would be unstable. No many thoughts must be wondering around in his mind, and after all, he was only 18. Still practically a kid. She sighed and scratched her head with the pen.

Hinata left the Hyugga home, after saying her goodbyes to her father, Hanabi, and Neji. She arrived at the leaf village's eastern gate to see that Gaara was already there. He was leaning on the guard station and was talking casually with the gate guards Izumo and Kotetsu. She took a deep breath, secured the bag over her shoulder, and walked up him.

"There she is," Said Izumo, looking up, "How're you doing Hinata-san?"

"Fine, thank you." She glanced at Gaara, who had his head turned away from her, and was staring outside of the village gate.

"Temari and Kankuro are coming," He said quietly, "They wanted to tell me something before we left so…"

"Hey Gaara!"

The turned to see Temari and Kankuro running up to them, a small package in Kankuro's hands. The two stopped short of their younger brother, panting.

"H-here," Said Kankuro, handing the package to Gaara, "Don't o-open it here. Wait till you get to the place f-for your mission. Got it?"

"Sure."

Temari walked over to Gaara, and whispered something in his ear. She stared at him intently, before he nodded. She let out a small sigh, and patted him on the head, before tuning back to Kankuro.

"So, good luck you two," Said Kotetsu, stamping a paper and handing it to Gaara, "Don't go falling of a cliff or anything!"

They all laughed, except for Gaara.

"Before you go, Gaara, I need to talk to you."

They turned to see Baki walking up to them, his eyes concerned. Temari narrowed her eyes.

"Baki? You said you had to go back to he village!" She said accusingly.

"I am," He said, "But I need to speak with Gaara first."

The redhead shrugged. He walked away from the others, and over to Baki. The jounin moved him away from the group, and bent down to his level.

"Gaara, I want you to try and control yourself," He said quietly.

Gaara narrowed his eyes, "What?"

Baki sighed, "The anniversary was yesterday, and you and Naruto aren't on perfect terms, so I just want to make sure you won't let your emotions get unstable on this mission."

"It's not like I would," He snapped.

"I know, not purposely at least," Said Baki nodding, "But, you can let your emotions get the better of you sometime, and I want to make sure that doesn't happen while you're around Hinata."

"It won't," Gaara assured him.

Baki placed his hand on the Kazekage's shoulder, "I know, I just wanted to make sure you knew."

Gaara stared at his old sensei for a moment, before nodding, "yes…I should probably go now," He added.

"Ah…right…"

Gaara turned away from Baki, and walked back up to Hinata, "Well…" He looked at the others, "We're going."

"Good luck," said Temari.

He nodded.

"By," said Hinata, following Gaara as he turned and walked out of the village.

Baki watched them go, frowning.

"Baki..."

The jounin looked around and stood, "Yes, Kazekage-sama?" He bowed as the man entered the foyer with a small boy in his arms.

The little boy stared at Baki with his bright green eyes, a look of interest of his chubby face. Temari and Kankuro stood behind their father, both grinning.

"You are to take up Gaara's training, as well as Temari and Kankuro's," Instructed the fourth Kazekage, "He is to be a powerful shinobi when he grows up, that is why you are the only one fit to teach him."

"Our little brother's gonna train with us!" Said Temari, her green eyes sparkling. She looked up and Gaara who was still being held by their father, "Yah here that Gaara? Baki's gonna be your sensei to!"

Gaara blinked, "Baki?"

"Him," Said Kankuro, pointing at Baki, "That's our sensei Gaara, now he's going to be yours as well!"

"Really?" Asked the little redhead, looking at the Kazekage.

He nodded.

A bright smile spread across his pale features, "Cool!" He said, looking around at the jounin with fascination.

So this is the host of the Shukaku…thought Baki, staring at the little boy. He was indeed much smaller then his siblings, but he looked so happy at finding out that Baki was going to be his sensei. The jounin sighed.

The fourth Kazekage put Gaara down beside Temari and Kankuro. He stared up with fascination at Baki. He was barely five years old. "Hi Baki-sensei!" He said, putting his small hand in the air in greeting.

Baki paused, then nodded, "Hello, Gaara-sama."

"Gaara, we're going out for training," Said Temari, looking around at the redhead. He gave her a death glare.

"Like I care..." He growled dangerously.

"Now Gaara," said Kankuro, a worried look spreading across his face, "We were just telling you that-,"

"Shut up you idiot, or else I'll kill you…"

Baki listened from the next room and sighed. Gaara had changed drastically since he had first met him when he was five years old. He was now eleven, and on Baki's team with Temari and Kankuro. It was hard to handle the boy, now that he threatened to kill you all the time.

Sometimes Baki wished he would go back to being the little boy who would smile and freak out if Temari used her wind attack, or if Kankuro practiced with his puppets, but he knew that would never happen…never…

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro took their normal seats when they came over to Baki's house. Temari sat neatly on the couch, her legs crossed. Kankuro lounged out of the remainder of the couch, wile Gaara sat on top of the couch, arms crossed, legs folded Indian style.

"So the mission to Konoha was a success?" Asked Baki, sitting down in an armchair.

"Yup," Said Temari grinning, "I saved that annoying shadow guy, Kankuro saved Kiba, and Gaara saved that Rock Lee guy."

"He was half drunk when I got there..."

Kankuro laughed out loud, "The guy I fought was pathetic!" He said, taking a sip of tea, "He died all to easily."

"Shikamaru is such a crybaby," Muttered Temari, "Still, the guy's kind of sweet."

"Yah here that bro?" Said Kankuro smirking, "Temari's in loooove!"

Gaara rolled his eyes.

Baki watched them, a small smile on his face.

"Here are the documents you wanted, Kazekage-sama," Said Baki, setting the pile of papers on the desk.

"Thank you Baki," said Gaara, signing his name on a sheet of paper.

It had been about a month since Uzumaki Naruto had brought Gaara safely back to the sand village. The whole village was relived and joyous that Gaara had returned. He had risked his life to save them after all.

A lot of people said that Gaara was a even better Kazekage then the third. It might be possible. Even without the power of Shukaku in his body, Gaara was still an amazingly powerful shinobi, with a good heart.

"Gaara?"

The redhead glanced up at his old sensei, frowning, "What?"

Baki gave a small smile, "It really is good to have you back in the village."

Gaara stared at him for a moment, before his green eyes softened. He looked back down at his paper and smirked, "it's good to be back in the village."

"Oy Baki, you ok?" Asked Kankuro, poking him in the shoulder.

Baki blinked, "What? Oh…yes." He looked up to see that Gaara and Hinata were already out of sight. They were going on a mission, and it made Baki think about how much Gaara had changed over the years. From a sweet little boy, to a murderer, to an average shinboi, to Kazekage.

Baki smiled. I hope all goes as planned...

So yay! That was chapter 11! So Baki was having a whole bunch of flashbacks about his time with Gaara, isn't that sweet! –I love the Baki thinks of Gaara as a song theory- It is just so cute! So the next chapter, is the beginning of Gaara and Hinata's missions.

Baki: I feel loved!

You are loved Baki-sama! –Huggles-