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The Next Day…
She was running through the forest at top speed. She couldn't breathe but she knew she couldn't stop running. She had to get there in time. She came across what she was looking for…the gates of Konoha. She ran through the gates and ran to the Hokage tower. She stopped dead when she saw the scene in front of her. It was her…standing in front of all the Akatsuki members. They were telling her to finish the job. Saya walked around not taking her eyes off herself. How could she be seeing this if she's right there? Then she saw it. The piles of dead bodies…the bodies of all her friends… She suppressed a gasp as an Akatsuki member came out of the Hokage tower with Tsunade. She was all beat up and was barely moving. Saya wanted to run to her but the other Saya got there first.
"H-How could you do this S-Saya? We were your friends…we loved you."
The other Saya looked down at Tsunade calmly.
"You loved my power not me…Akatsuki is the only family I have now."
With that she stabbed Tsunade in the chest watching as her eyes lost their light. Saya covered her mouth tears streaming down her face. She just killed the Hokage! One Akatsuki member stepped forward revealing himself to be Pein. He smiled down at the dead Hokage.
"Now…Saya…finish it."
The other Saya walked over to another body. Saya followed and gasped. It was Kakashi. The other Saya watched as an Akatsuki member picked him up forcing him to look at her. His eyes were so sad. The other Saya looked down on him.
"I will make it quick and painless…"
Kakashi chuckled sadly.
"I-I'm so sorry Saya…I tried so hard…but I failed you in the end…please forgive me…"
Saya was shaking her head in disbelief.
"Don't touch him! Leave him alone!"
No one heard her though. The other Saya raised Itachi's sword high.
"I forgive you…" she said quietly.
Kakashi smiled sadly and closed his eyes as the sword was brought down on him. Saya had turned her head. She was hysterical crying and couldn't bring herself to look. Pein laughed evilly.
"Only one more Saya…"
Saya turned her head and forced her legs to move and follow the other Saya and the Akatsuki. Her heart stopped and she cried harder. They had forced him on his knees before her other self. He hadn't looked up once. He was staring at the ground.
"Look at me…" the other Saya said quietly.
Gaara didn't lift his head. Saya walked over so that she was beside him. She glared at the other Saya viciously. When the other Saya didn't get a response she hit him right across the face hard. His head went to the side and blood dripped from his mouth. He still didn't look at her. The other Saya smirked evilly.
"What's wrong Kazekage-sama? Are you sad that you finally gave your heart out to someone…and now she is about to rip it out of your chest?" she mocked evilly.
Gaara's eyes finally met hers. They held nothing…they were blank and cold.
"Ooh…so angry…"
Saya was dying.
"Stop talking to him that way! What is wrong with you?! How could you do this to your village?! To him?!"
But again no one heard her. The other Saya bent down and grabbed his chin so he was now forced to look at her. She smirked at him and his eyes lowered slowly.
"Was…any of it real?"
Saya's eyes widened.
"Yes of course it's real! That's not me Gaara! It's not me!" she screamed at him and tried to swing at herself but her fist just went right through.
The other Saya smirked.
"I made it real…"
Gaara closed his eyes tightly.
"Do you hate me Gaara?"
Gaara looked up to meet her eyes again.
"Just end it already…"
The other Saya chuckled.
"It would be my pleasure…" she said as she raised her sword high.
Saya threw her arms over Gaara crying.
"Please don't do it! Please, I'm begging you don't kill him!"
The sword came down and everything went black.
Saya flew up in bed screaming and crying. It startled Gaara out of his meditating state and his eyes widened as he grabbed her shaking her awake. Her eyes opened and she stopped screaming and looked around slowly finally meeting his eyes that weren't blank but filled with concern. Her hands quickly moved up to his face touching his cheeks tenderly as if trying to see if he was really there.
"Saya what happened?!"
She tried to relax her breathing and her voice came out shaky.
"Y-You have to p-promise me s-something. That if I change…if I'm not the person I am now…y-you have to p-promise me…you'll k-kill me."
Gaara's eyes widened and he frowned.
"What? No, I won't kill you. What are you talking about?"
She shook in his grip.
"Gaara…please you have to do this! I don't want to hurt anyone! I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I hurt you, please you have to promise me, you have to!" she screamed hysterically and he pulled her into him holding her tightly.
She was freaking out and it was freaking him out.
"Stop it…relax…its okay it was just a bad dream…you didn't hurt anyone."
Saya whimpered.
"But I will…and you can't let that happen…if I change, I want you to kill me."
Gaara's eyes lowered and he looked down. She pushed her head into his nudging his head up so there eyes met.
"Saya…" but he didn't finish as he looked into her eyes and saw so much pain.
"Please Gaara…you have to stop me…from hurting people…"
Gaara's eyes lowered and he kissed her nose softly.
"If you change…for the worse…I'll stop you…but I won't kill you…so don't ask me too."
Saya's eyes lowered as she let her head hit his chest tiredly. Gaara's arms protectively wrapped around her and she turned so that now she was sitting in between his legs and pressed her back against his chest. Her head fell onto his shoulder and his hands rested calmly on her stomach. She let her hands rest over them softly. He nuzzled her head and kissed her cheek softly. She offered him a small smile.
"Gaara…please don't let me hurt anyone…"
Gaara nodded into her neck and she let out a deep sigh. They stood like that for a while just enjoying the fact that they were with each other. Just then, as Saya was drifting off to sleep in his arms, a soft knock could be heard at the door. Gaara could feel Saya's body react towards the knock…like she had just woken up from a light sleep. He leaned down into her ear softly whispering to her.
"We don't have to answer the door if you don't want to…"
Saya smiled while her eyes remained closed. Then the knock came a little louder and a familiar voice rang out.
"H-Hey…are you guys h-home?" Temari's voice was just above a whisper and it sounded like she was crying.
Saya got up immediately as did Gaara and while Gaara put on a shirt Saya went to the door and opened it. Her eyes widened and she gasped softly, making Gaara look over at her, wondering what was happening by the door.
"Temari, what's happened?!"
Saya asked alarmed that her friend was leaning against the wall with tear stains down her cheeks. Her eyes were red and puffy like she had been crying for a while. Saya reached out and grabbed her arm to keep her from falling. But Temari had the big fan strapped to her back so Saya had just a bit of trouble keeping her up and began to sag to the floor with her. Gaara, who had come out after putting a shirt and some pants on, ran to the two sagging girls, and helped Saya pick Temari back up to her feet. Temari just looked at the ground and broke out into sobs again. Gaara quickly unlatched the big fan from Temari's back and handed it to Saya while he picked up his sister and brought her into the room. He sat her on the bed and kneeled down next to her.
"Temari…what happened?"
Saya brought the fan inside and closed the door quietly walking over to the bathroom quickly to get dressed while the brother and sister spoke. Temari's body shook and she shook her head.
"G-Gaara…I'm f-fine…but I'd like to s-speak with Sai-chan for a moment…if y-you don't m-mind?"
Gaara frowned. He didn't want to see his sister like this and it bothered him that she did not want to tell him what was wrong. He would respect her wishes though. He stood up and nodded to Saya, who walked over to Temari and laid her hand on Temari's shoulder.
"Why don't we go take a walk, Temari-chan?"
Temari nodded and offered her brother a reassuring small smile. Gaara watched her walk out and then stared at Saya. Saya looked at him and gave him a small smile before walking out the door. The two girls walked down the street and Temari finally composed herself enough to stop shaking and breathe normally.
"Temari…are you going to tell me what happened?"
Temari sighed and Saya continued.
"Is it Shikamaru-kun? Did he upset you or do something to you?"
Temari groaned and they found a seat by a small shop and sat down.
"Temari I can't help if you don't say anything…"
Temari cleared her throat and chuckled sadly.
"Shikamaru's fine…just fine…it's me…"
Saya thought for a moment.
"Does Shikamaru know you're here?"
Temari shook her head.
"No…he thinks I went to a council meeting…"
Saya was getting worried.
"Temari…what's this about?"
Temari sniffled.
"I'll tell you because I trust you more then anyone else here…and you're close to my brother so you'll calm him when you tell him…"
Saya crinkled her eyebrows.
"And what exactly do you think I'm telling him?" Saya asked softly.
Temari took a deep breath.
"I'm pregnant."
Saya didn't remember much after that and her world faded to black. When her eyes opened again Temari and a waiter were leaning over her and Temari was smacking her cheek lightly. Saya sat up from off the floor and grabbed her head, rubbing it softly.
"Please tell me you're joking…"
Temari gave her a silly grin.
"Sorry Saya…but it's true."
Saya sighed and gave her friend a soft hug.
"Congratulations Temari…"
Temari nodded once and then her face turned grave.
"I can't tell Gaara…I'm having enough trouble telling Shikamaru…please you have to help me."
Saya put her face in her hands and groaned.
"He's not…going to take this well…"
Temari nodded and then patted Saya on the back.
"That's why you're going to tell him."
Saya sighed loudly. Temari gave her a tight hug and Saya smiled slightly and returned it. They then went there separate ways and Saya walked back to the Hokage tower trying to put together how she was going to tell Gaara. She walked into the Hokage tower and through the door leading to the room that they shared. Gaara had just come out of a shower. His hair was messy and strands of hair fell over his eyes. He was fixing his vest when she walked in. His eyes rose and met hers. His eyes quickly diverted to behind her and frowned when no one else came through the door.
"She went back home to Shikamaru," Saya said quietly.
Gaara's eyes widened a bit but then he regained his composure.
"So…Shikamaru wasn't the problem then?"
Saya nodded her head slowly and made her way to the bed plopping down on it tiredly. Gaara observed her movements and after he finished fixing his vest he walked over to the bed and leaned over Saya eyeing her suspiciously.
"Is there something you would like to share with me?"
Saya opened her eyes and peeked at Gaara.
"No…why would you think that?" she tried.
Gaara raised an eye.
"I'm not sure…maybe the fact that my sister came in here hysterical and now she is not here at all."
Saya sighed loudly.
"Did you help her solve the problem?" he asked continuing to pry.
Saya got up and walked to the door.
"I just remembered I have to go meet Naruto at the Ramen Shop!"
She opened the door to find it slam shut by a large amount of sand. Saya's eyes widened somewhat and she watched as Gaara leaned against the door crossing his arms over his chest.
"What aren't you telling me?" he asked quietly, staring holes through her.
She looked down not being able to keep up his gaze. Gaara was doing well keeping up his composure but inside he was worrying.
"Saya…" his eyes met hers for the second time and she sighed in frustration.
She couldn't keep the secret from him any longer.
"Gaara…she's fine…but maybe you should sit down…"
Gaara's eyes widened slightly and he remained where he was.
"I'm fine right here, now start speaking."
Saya took a deep breath.
"Temari just needed some comfort…because she was scared…not of Shikamaru…but because…she's pregnant."
Gaara's eyes widened and she saw him visibly tense. She braced herself for what was next but it never came.
"She's pregnant?"
Saya nodded her head slowly watching his every reaction. He looked down obviously deep in thought.
"Are you okay?"
Gaara looked up at her.
"Does Shikamaru know?"
The question caught Saya off guard.
"No…he thought she had gone to a council meeting."
Gaara nodded slowly. There was a quick knock at the door startling the two from their thoughts. Gaara opened the door and came face to face with Shikamaru. He kept his composure.
"Shikamaru-san…what brings you here?"
Saya's eyes widened when she heard who was at the door. Shikamaru sighed.
"I would like a word with you for a moment Gaara-sama…if it's not too troublesome."
Gaara nodded and opened the door wider so Shikamaru could walk in. He saw Saya and sighed.
"Sai-chan…would it be alright if I spoke to Gaara-sama in privately?"
Saya's eyes widened and she nodded her head quickly.
"Oh, sorry Shikamaru-kun…it's no problem at all!"
She quickly excused herself and stepped outside. When the door closed Shikamaru turned to Gaara.
"I don't want to make this too troublesome so I'll get right to the point…"
Gaara raised his eyes curiously and nodded for him to continue.
"I want your permission to have your sister's hand…in marriage."
Gaara's eyes widened and didn't speak. Shikamaru became nervous at the silence and continued speaking.
"Uh…if you think about it…it would be good for the two villages…because if the representatives get married…that's good news."
Gaara seemed to shake off his daze and looked at Shikamaru extending his hand out to him.
"Shikamaru…please call me Gaara…it's only right since now we are going to be in-laws. Welcome to the family…I have to say…you're quite brave to join it."
Shikamaru's eyes widened and he took Gaara's hand shaking it politely.
"I have your permission? Man…I thought you were going to give me a hard time…"
Gaara's head tilted in confusion.
"Why would I give you a hard time? You make my sister happy don't you?"
Shikamaru nodded.
"And you love her?"
Shikamaru nodded again.
"Then that's all that matters…"
Shikamaru's eyes widened and he offered a smile.
"Thank you Gaara-s-Gaara."
Gaara nodded and walked Shikamaru to the door. He opened it and they saw Saya sitting outside in the corner of the hallway waiting patiently.
"That was quick," she said standing up and waving as Shikamaru left happily.
"What did he want?" she asked walking back inside.
Gaara closed the door and locked it.
"He asked for my sister's hand in marriage…"
Saya's eyes widened and she walked over to him quickly.
"What did you say?!"
Gaara was surprised by her sudden interest.
"I said he had my permission…" he answered unsurely.
Saya's eyes brightened and she screamed jumping into his arms yelling.
"That's so great! They're going to get married and then have baby Temari's and Shikamaru's running around! You're going to be an uncle! This is so great!"
Gaara couldn't help but be amused at her sudden outburst of energy. Saya pulled away from him quickly.
"We have to go get some baby clothes!" she yelled pulling him towards the door.
Gaara's eyes widened.
"Saya, don't you think it's a little too early. Shikamaru doesn't even know yet."
Saya pouted and Gaara chuckled.
"Alright Sai…alright we'll go."
Saya smiled big and they both went off to the shops. Walking through the small shops with the Kazekage of Suna was harder then it looked. Saya didn't like all the girls gawking at him and it bothered her that they were all giving her death glares. Looking for baby clothes didn't help much. Saya picked out a small shirt and squealed. He didn't know she was capable of making such a sound. He walked over and she held the little shirt up to his chest and laughed. Gaara looked down and couldn't help but chuckle at what she was holding. The shirt said: "I get my good looks from my uncle." She looked back and took out another one and giggled. This one said: "Go ahead and mess with me but you should know I got the meanest, baddest uncle in town." Gaara stifled another chuckle. He and Saya bought the clothes and left walking down the street. She had a content smile on her face and was humming softly to herself. He was looking up at the sky while he walked listening to her hum a rather familiar song. It was getting dark and he could tell it was about to rain. They were headed towards the Hokage tower when Saya spotted Naruto sitting on a swing. His back was turned towards them. She handed the bags to Gaara and told him that he could go inside and that she'd be in there in a minute. Gaara nodded and walked inside. Saya ran over to Naruto sitting alone on the swing.
"Naruto-kun, are you okay?" she asked reaching out to touch his shoulder.
She didn't get that far when his hand snapped up and grabbed her wrist hard shocking her.
"Naruto-kun…what's wrong…" her voice trailed off as he turned around.
His eyes were red and his fangs were dripping with blood. Her eyes widened as she looked next to him and saw Jiraiya lying on the floor bleeding badly. She gasped and Naruto smirked evilly.
"Naruto, what did you do?!"
She went to help Jiraiya but Naruto's grip just tightened. Jiraiya's eyes opened slightly.
"Saya…stop him before…he reaches the 5th stage…"
Saya's eyes widened. She knew exactly what that meant. Naruto had the nine tailed fox inside of him. He was only at stage 1 when she met him. Her body shook. He took out a Sannin at stage 5. She started to pull away from him but nothing worked.
"Naruto, let me go!" she screamed loud enough for the young Kazekage to hear.
Gaara's head shot up and he quickly whirled around and ran out the door. Orange chakra was seeping out of Naruto's body. Saya was freaking out. Naruto growled and lifted up his sharp nails. He went to strike her when sand wrapped around his hand pulling him off her. Saya ran over to Jiraiya and Naruto turned to face the Kazekage.
"Naruto what are you doing?"
Naruto just growled and charged him. Gaara's eyes widened. He didn't want to hurt his friend. The sand came and flew at Naruto trying to knock him back but Naruto was too quick and dodged the sand. Gaara had to jump back and watch as the sand finally hit Naruto, who roared and struggled to try to free himself. Gaara didn't know how to stop him so he just let the sand hold him there while he thought of something. Saya was already almost finished healing Jiraiya who shakily stood up with Saya's help and walked over to Naruto. Jiraiya nodded thanks to both shinobi and did some hand symbols, quickly hitting Naruto who fell limp immediately. Gaara hesitated slightly but released Naruto and Jiraiya sighed.
"He couldn't keep control over it…"
Saya stared down at the exhausted Naruto and sighed. At least he would be okay now. Saya and Gaara headed back into the Hokage tower and laid down on the bed, both exhausted from the long day. Saya rolled over so she was next to Gaara and snuggled against him. She inhaled his scent smiling and closed her eyes. Gaara turned over on his side to face her and they stared at each other for a moment. She let her hand gently touch his face running her fingers down his jaw line. He let his eyes close slightly just enjoying the peace. Saya smiled at him softly before she got up and began to change into night wear. He got up slowly and did the same. When they lay down to sleep she grinned.
"What are you smiling about?" he asked raising an eye. She giggled and turned around so her back was facing him.
"I liked today…we should hang out together more often."
Gaara was taken back by her words. He let a small smile grace his lips and pulled her closer to him so now her back was pressed against his chest. He wrapped his arm around her and held her tightly. She snuggled close to him trying to pick up the warmth radiating off of his body and closed her eyes falling into a deep sleep. He let his head nestle in her hair and soon fell asleep as well.
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