Chapter Ten:

The Decision

He knew they were going to either call him crazy or hate him, but Gaara was thinking of his child and her future. What would her future be like without married parents? He knew what it was like to feel estranged and weird. Gaara didn't want his baby to feel estranged and he knew that being married might be a little more 'normal.' What would they think of him if he even proposed it? He hoped they wouldn't hate him, but there was only a possibility.

Gaara looked at his sister and brother as they sat in his office which was in his Kazekage quarters. Kami, he felt so nervous. "I have made a decision. Temari, I want you to take over my position as Kazekage after I leave for Konoha...permanently."

"What?" Temari questioned as her jaw dropped in surprise.

Gaara held up his hand to silence her, "I'm not finished. I feel you would be an ideal Kazekage. I also feel that I was...thrust into the position and I now want to concentrate on my baby." He paused and took a deep breath. "I want to marry you Kankuro."

Kankuro said, "What!" He then fell out of his chair and laid in the floor. Gaara stood up quickly and went over to Kankuro.

"Aniki?"

Kankuro looked up at him and replied, "I'm fine...you want to marry me?"

"Yes...I am just thinking about the baby."

"Are you two crazy?" Temari questioned them. "You're brothers. You can't marry."

Gaara sat on Kankuro's midsection and looked at Temari in annoyance. "You said that soulmates are different, no matter what. Temari, I want to have a normal life."

"Normal? Gaara, marrying your brother isn't normal!"

"Well it is for me! Can't you see I want the baby to have a normal life!"

Kankuro finally intervened, "Well I know we won't be the first incestous relationship to have ended in marriage."

Gaara turned to Kankuro, "You mean you want to marry me?"

"Uh...duh."

Gaara bounced up and down on Kankuro's hips in happiness. "Oh Aniki. You have no idea how happy I am."

Kankuro put his hands on his hips to still his brother. "Baby, i'm happy too. Just don't bounce like that or you'll give me a hard on."

Temari intervened with a heavy sigh, "You two realize how difficult you are making this on me?"

"No." Kankuro replied.

"Of course you wouldn't. I can't stop you from getting married. It's weird, but if you feel normal then I won't stop you."

"Thank you for understanding Temari." Gaara intervened.

She smiled at her youngest brother. "I love you Gaara. I want you to be happy." She paused then restated, "I want both of you to be happy."

"Thanks Temari." Kankuro thanked her.

"Ok, now that we have things settled, I am going to leave you two to whatever you are going to do." She then turned and left the two alone.

Gaara looked at his brother with a smile, "You really want to marry me?"

"Duh." Kankuro responded, a lopsided smile on his face.

"Oh Kankuro..." Gaara leaned forward and hugged his brother. The puppet master put his arms around the red-head's waist and hugged him back.

"Wait, who is going to marry us?"

"Naruto." Gaara suggested.

"The blondie?" Kankuro questioned.

"Yes. It will be private."

"Whatever you want baby. I'm here to please."

Gaara smiled at the puppet master. He laid his head on Kankuro's chest as he thought about their future. "Aniki, I want our baby to have a normal life."

"I know. She won't have a quote unquote normal life, but we will give her love and happiness." He paused then asked, "What are you really thinking about Gaara?"

The red-head didn't reply for a few minutes, but finally said, "I'm thinking about Father. I don't want to be like him."

"Don't worry. Neither of us will. Trust me baby. The only good thing Father did was bring you in the world."

Gaara blushed at Kankuro's comment, "Thank you Aniki."

"You're welcome." Kankuro responded.

"I don't know what to do Kankuro."

"It's okay Gaara, we'll figure everything out. Things will turn out fine."

Gaara looked at his brother then smiled, "I hope so, I hope so..."

xxxx

Two months later after much work and plans, Gaara and Kankuro were finally leaving for Konoha. Temari had been named Kazekage and was settling into her position. She was getting used to her brothers as lovers instead of regular siblings.

Gaara and Kankuro were packed and ready to go. Kankuro had his puppet scrolls, travel tool kit, and a pack of clothes and other necessities. Gaara, on the other hand, was more heavier and was showing his pregnancy and could only carry a light pack of clothes. Gaara wore a large robe to hide his pregnancy.

Temari stood at the edge of Suna's borders with Kankuro and Gaara. "You sure you want to do this?" She asked them.

"Yes Temari." Gaara replied for the fifth time.

"I'm going to miss you." She told her youngest brother as she hugged him.

"I'm going to miss you too Temari. Don't worry, you'll make a great Kazekage."

"Hey what about me?" Kankuro questioned.

Temari rolled her eyes then hugged her second brother. "Why would I miss you?" She teased.

"Love you Temari. We'll send you word soon."

"I'll have all your things shipped up to Konoha."

"Thanks." Gaara input.

Tears came to her eyes as they waved goodbye and were on her way. She knew it would be a long while before she would see them again.

xxxx

Five Days Later

Normally it took them three days to make it to Konoha, but since Gaara was pregnant, they had to take more breaks and eat more. However, they finally arrived at the edge of Konoha and found Naruto waiting impatiently with two of his Black Anbu. Gaara covered his stomach as Naruto came forward and said, "Hi Gaara! I was a little worried for you both. It doesn't take you five days to get here."

Gaara smiled, "I know, there are some issues that I have to explain later. Can you take us to our apartment?"

"I have a small home for you exactly."

"Ok thanks."

The two followed the Hokage to the home he had for them which was not far away from the main gates of Konoha. Naruto waved off his Anbu protectors as he entered the house with the two brothers. He watched as Kankuro let his things hit the floor. "So why are you here? What's going on Gaara?"

Gaara sat on a soft plush couch and parted his dirty robe to let his stomach show. "I'm pregnant."

Naruto gaped, his mouth opened and closed and opened again. "Pre...Pregnant?? But how?!"

"Shut up." Kankuro hissed.

"It's a miracle Naruto. I'm so happy. I can't wait to have her."

"HER!"

Kankuro wrapped an arm around Naruto's mouth. "Shush!"

"Kankuro, let him go." Gaara told him then watched as he looked at the two.

The older brother released his hold on Naruto then glared at the blond. "Naruto, we also want you to marry us."

The blond Hokage started to gape again. Kankuro couldn't help but smile at Naruto. "Marry you two?"

"The baby has to have as normal a life as possible."

Naruto sat next to Gaara. "It's just a little...strange. I'm not in a position to judge though."

"Thank you Naruto."

Gaara hugged the blond softly, making him feel surprised but he hugged back anyway. "You're more than welcome. How about I leave you two to unpack. There's some food in the kitchen and some fresh sheets and linens in the bedroom. Do you need anything?"

"No thank you." Gaara replied.

"See you tomorrow." Naruto said, he was about to walk out the door when Kankuro stopped him.

"Blondie...don't you dare tell anyone."

Naruto looked at the serious look on Kankuro's face. "I won't Kankuro. I promise. Besides...it's not my business to tell." Naruto then opened the door and left.

xxxx

Later that Night

Naruto lay beside Hinata as he think of his friend. "You're awfully quiet Naruto-kun."

He felt her cuddle against his chest as he caressed her bare back. "I'm thinking."

"I can tell...what's the matter?"

He couldn't tell Hinata...but he could in an example. "I have a friend of a friend who is in a situation."

"Uh-huh..."

"Well, this friend and his brother have been having sexual intercourse...which I am not judging...um by some miracle my friend's friend has become pregnant and he wants to get married for the baby. I just don't know what to do."

Hinata looked thoughtful for a moment. "It's Gaara isn't it."

"N..no..." Naruto stuttered.

"Naruto, don't lie to me. I can tell. First, if it was really a friend of a friend it wouldn't affect you so. Second, you have no friend of a friend who has a brother. Last, you never use an example like that."

"What do you think?" He asked, almost afraid of her answer.

She smiled sweetly at him. "Naruto, the Hyuuga's are innocent of incest. Our line has seen a many pairings of brothers and sisters or cousins or some other pairings. Just to keep it pure. I am in no position to judge either. I think it is a miracle. Which one is pregnant??"

"Gaara."

Hinata's smile widened. "He will need a midwife."

"Yes. I will talk with Sakura tomorrow. Thanks Hinata and you know we have to be sworn to secrecy." Naruto explained.

"I wouldn't expect any less. Maybe I can see him."

He kissed her lips softly and felt her kiss back. "Maybe. We'll take it a step at a time."

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The Next Day

Gaara rubbed his stomach as he watched Kankuro unpack the rest of their things. "Our baby is turning. I can feel her."

Kankuro turned his head to smile at Gaara. "You really are excited about her."

"Of course I am. Aren't you?"

"Of course baby. I want my baby girl." He paused then asked, "What should we name her?"

"I don't know. I was thinking of Aiko, Hideko, or Megumi."

"Beautiful names. You'll have to pick one though."

Gaara smiled at Kankuro, "I know."

"I can't wait till the baby is born." Kankuro said as he finished unpacking.

"I know. I bet she will be so beautiful."

"Is Naruto supposed to be by today?"

The red-head laughed. "Yes."

Kankuro walked over to his lover who stood up briefly as Kankuro sat down and allowed Gaara to sit on his lap. "Let's wait, i'm happy the way it is."

Gaara snuggled his head into his brother's clothed chest, "Me too Aniki...me too."

A/N: Sorry about the long wait…I have been so busy with work. But I am glad to have a job. Anyway, no sex this chapter, but there will be next chapter. I know it is a shock! So it is your decision, what should I name the girl? Aiko means love child, Hideko means splendid child, and Megumi means blessing. What do you think?? Thanks for the reviews! I need more! I will update sooner too!