The Wedding Day

9:00 am- Kiya's apartment

"Rise and shine Kiya! It's your wedding day! We gotta go get hair, nails and makeup done!" Ino yelled. Any time she got to get dressed up she was bright and sunny. Kiya groaned, she had had Sakura and Ino sleep over just so she wouldn't be alone and sleep in. Reluctantly she got out of bed and stretched.

'I'm getting married toady.' She thought and her nerves started to work their way into her throat but she pushed them down. Gaara was just as nervous right? The wedding started at 2: 5 hours left.

9:00 am- Naruto's apartment

"Gaara! Get out of bed you gotta get hitched!" he heard his brother call through the door. He hadn't slept well; he was so used to Kiya being there every night but she apparently wasn't allowed to see him until the wedding today, some crazy tradition so he was Kazekage-napped and brought here. He got up out of bed and opened the door.

"Hey Gaara, what did you get Kiya for a wedding gift?" Naruto asked trying to stare at Kankuro discreetly, who had stayed the night as well being a groomsman too.

"Wedding gift? She didn't list that among my responsibilities." Gaara was mildly scared that he had forgotten to get her a gift.

"Yeah, she got you something. Why don't you say that you want to give it to her after your wedding in Suna, which will give you some extra time to think about it?" Gaara just nodded and sat down for breakfast, this was going to be a long day.

10:00 am

Kiya's hair appointment started right on time. She had been here a week or so earlier and they did a test run on her hair. The stylist pulled Kiya's hair up and piled it on her head in elegant curls. Her side swept bangs were flattened a little so they laid nicely across her forehead. Then once it was secured she pushed in decorative silver pins that had tiny flowers made of diamond petals with sapphire middles on the end of each one. Gaara had gotten them for her just before he left Suna, there were about twelve and they stood out against her black hair. Ino and Sakura were getting their hair done a few chairs away. Kiya told them that they could wear their hair any way they wanted it just as long as it was out of their faces, she had also left the dresses to them the criteria being that it was around knee length and some shade of blue.

Ino had her hair down for once and straightened so it shined in the sun. Her usual bangs were pinned up so you could see both her eyes. Sakura had decided that she wanted a French twist and the style suited her well. Ino and Sakura had of course gone dress shopping together and found the perfect dress for both of them. It was a soft blue, not light but soft and was held up by chiffon straps that floated around their shoulders, it had a curved sweetheart neck line and flared out from the waist and draped around their legs. Kiya had instantly approved. The hair stylists were done and called in the makeup artists. Kiya had opted for a more natural look and Ino and Sakura had a touch silver eye shadow.

They headed to the nail salon and all got French manicures. They sat and gossiped with each other the whole time that Kiya almost forgot how nervous she was. When their nails were done it was around noon so they went to have lunch, they steered clear of the ramen bar and went to a small family owned restaurant.

"So Kiya what did you get Gaara for a wedding gift? Something kinky I hope." Ino said as she leaned across the table to hear Kiya's answer.

"I'm not sure if he would want me to tell you, it's a little personal." Kiya said smiling at the gift she had found two months ago.

"Come on Kiya! We won't say anything!" Ino pushed. Kiya was still not sure but they would never stop if she didn't say anything.

"Fine," Kiya said taking a deep breath and hoping Gaara wouldn't be mad. "I got him a teddy bear." Ino and Sakura were quiet.

"Wait, what? That doesn't sound very embarrassing." Sakura said sipping her tea.

"When Gaara was little he had this teddy bear and after his uncle tried to kill him it was his only friend. I wanted to get him a new one so he could start over with us. He still has the old one, it's hidden under his bed." Kiya explained and Ino's eyes sparkled with the romance and sheer adorableness of it. There was a collective 'Awwww'. Thinking of a 6 year old Gaara crying with his teddy was so sad but the thought of being given a second chance was so sweet!

The girls talked about various other things but tried to keep Kiya away from the subject of weddings, they figured that she would be nervous about it. It was 12:30 when they finished and they hurried back to Kiya's apartment to grab their dresses and any other things they might need. Kiya had decided they would get dressed at the Hokage tower, where the wedding and reception were being held. After all walking through the streets of Konoha in a wedding dress was not a super great plan.

1:00 pm- Naruto's apartment

"Come on Kankuro! Stop being such a slow poke, do you really want to make Gaara late for his own wedding?" Naruto yelled at the bathroom door.

"I'll be out in a minute just chill okay." The muffled reply came through the door.

"No! I will not 'just chill'! This is the biggest day in my two best friend's lives so far and I will not have Gaara be late! I will not stand for being late! I have had enough of Kakashi-sensei moments! What the hell are you doing any way?" Gaara just stood in the door way watching the scene. The bathroom door flew open and Kankuro came out.

"Nothing. Now can we go?"

Naruto and Sakura set up a time table so that each of their groups would not encounter the other; they had to keep Gaara from seeing Kiya today. Naruto knew that the girls had left for the Hokage tower at 12:30 so he planned to leave his apartment around one. Sakura also said that both groups would be at lunch around noon so they could go to ramen and Kiya would be sure to go somewhere else.

1:00 pm- Hokage tower

Kiya zipped up her dress and looked at herself in the full length mirror. She was getting married, today! She walked out into the room and looked up to see her friends shocked faces.

"Kiya! That dress is gorgeous!" Ino walked around her.

"Sakura? Could you help me with my veil?" Kiya said as she sat down and handed Sakura the veil. Sakura found the comb and eased it into her hair right at the top of her up do so it flowed over her curled hair and down her back. It was really there for decoration and tradition more than anything. Kiya stood up picked up her bouquet and noticed the photographer in the room for the first time and she smiled at his camera lens, 'click'. Kiya was nervous but she was happy and posed for pictures.

In a different part of the building the other photographer was in Gaara's room taking pictures. "Gaara why is your cuff just hanging like that?" Naruto asked

"I can't do buttons with just one hand." Gaara told him and Naruto fixed it.

This whole tux situation was not fun times but at least he didn't have to wear a bow tie, it looked so stupid! Gaara had a traditional two button black suit complete with vest and classic white shirt. The vest was blue along with his tie that had practically strangled him the first time he had put it on. Naruto and Kankuro had the same suit just without the vest. The photographer posed them several different ways most very natural, nothing to crazy. Shizune knocked on the door and opened it telling Gaara that it was time for him to walk up and get in his spot.

As he stood next to the platform where Tsunade was currently waiting, with his hands in his pants pockets and Kankuro behind him he started to get nervous.

"Kankuro?" he whispered and Kankuro leaned in "Do I look okay?" was all he could think of to get Kankuro to ask

"Are you nervous Gaara?" Gaara looked at him from the corner of his eye

"Of course I'm nervous! I'm getting married in," He looked at the clock "less than 10 minutes!" Kankuro smiled at him

"You forgot something."

"What?"

Kankuro looked down the aisle "You are marrying Kiya. She's perfect for you dude, and you are gonna be happy for the rest of your life." Gaara started to calm down until her heard the music start and the doors open.

Kiya stood at the back of the line with Naruto just out of sight of the doors. She clutched his elbow

"Naruto? How do I look?" he looked at her then smiled

"You look absolutely beautiful, if I were straight I would be hella jealous of Gaara. I'll be surprised if he doesn't cry when he sees you. Thank you for asking me to walk you down the aisle, it means a lot." Kiya smiled then she heard the music start and saw Ino disappear into the room. She squeezed Naruto's arm and her bouquet of white Calla lilies as Sakura stepped through the door and they were closed.

"This is it." Kiya breathed as she felt Shizune pick up her train and straighten it behind her, she was ready to walk down the aisle.

Gaara watched as the two bridesmaids walked down the aisle and took their places opposite him.

"Just take a deep breath you will be fine." He heard Kankuro murmur behind him. Gaara took a deep breath and let it out slowly as the doors opened. There she was! Good gods she was beautiful! Kiya looked up at her husband-to-be and her eyes started to water but she smiled through it. She started to walk and suddenly it was like the world had slowed down. She looked into his eyes and he looked right back and he knew that she was crying not because she was sad but just the opposite, she was happy.

Kiya and Naruto stood in front of Tsunade's platform. "May I ask who gives this lovely bride?" Tsunade's voice was strong but had a motherly quality to it.

"I, Uzumaki Naruto, do." Tsunade smiled as Naruto gave Kiya a kiss on the cheek and switched her hand over to Gaara's and Kiya gave her bouquet to Sakura to hold during the ceremony. Then Naruto went to stand behind Kankuro.

"You look…" Gaara struggled to find a decent word but Kiya only smiled. They turned hand in hand to Tsunade as she talked about marriage and did the exchanging of rings.

"I understand that you have written your own vows but also wish to do the traditional vows in addition?" Tsunade asked and Kiya and Gaara nodded. Tsunade motioned for them to start. Kiya whipped hers out of her bouquet that Sakura had been holding.

"Gaara I have to do mine first cuz I know after yours I'll be crying too much to say mine." Kiya said and Gaara smiled that tiny smile for the first time in front of other people.

Kiya opened the paper and started to read. "Gaara, I always knew what I wanted in a man but I had never found it until I met you. You are calm and collected but still sensitive and passionate toward my feelings. I don't know what you were looking for in a woman but I know that I can love you unconditionally, be there for you when you need someone the most and make you laugh when no one else can. I may even help you with your paper work from time to time. Gaara, I love you and I always will." She felt Sakura's hand on her shoulder and turned to take the offered tissue. Gaara smiled at her and reached into his jacket to pull out his vows. He opened them and read, his voice was quiet and calm but carried in the relatively small room.

"Kiya, I never thought that I would come to love someone, ever. When I first met you I was confused by your outgoing personality and your blatant disregard for my status and title. But then I started to realize that you did not care about my title and cared about me for me, I have never had that before. I can give you the love that I never thought I would ever feel for someone else. Kiya, I trust you completely and you know what it means for me to say that. I will never make you cry out of sadness and if any one does I will protect you. I love you and I will do anything for you." He closed the paper and looked up at her.

The tears were rolling down her face but her smile never faltered. He put his hands on her face and wiped his thumbs over her cheeks to clear away the tracks. Kiya put her hand over his and gave it a squeeze.

"I told you." She giggled through her choked up throat.

"Don't cry love." He whispered so only she could hear. Then they turned back to Tsunade whose eyes were watering.

She cleared her throat and went on with the ceremony. "Subaku no Gaara, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love her and cherish her, to honor her and be faithful to her, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer until death do you part?"

Gaara stared into her eyes "I do." And Kiya smiled.

Then Tsunade turned to Kiya. "Kiya, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love him and cherish him, to honor him and be faithful to him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer until death do you part?"

Kiya grinned "Yes! Of course I do!" and Tsunade smiled again "Very well then by the power vested in me as the Hokage of the Fire nation, I hereby pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Gaara and Kiya collided like magnets. His hands around her waist pulling her in tight against him and her arms thrown around his neck pulling him into their first kiss as husband and wife. The clapping broke them apart and Gaara couldn't help the smile that inched itself across his face as they walked down the aisle together.

The small reception Hall was perfect, very simple but nice. The table cloths were a light blue with white china settings. In the middle of each of the four circular guest tables was a tall cylindrical vase full of white calla lilies. Kiya hadn't bothered with a seating chart, everyone knew everyone else so she figured that it wouldn't be a problem. The sweethearts table was in the middle of two other tables where the bridal party was sitting. All the guests filed into the room and took a seat and the happy chatter began.

After little while Tsunade stood up and clapped for everyone's attention. "I would like to introduce for the first time, the Kazekage and the new Kaze-hime, Mr. and Mrs. Subaku no Gaara."

There was loud cheering as Gaara and Kiya walked into the room. She had taken off her veil and the back of her dress bustled so the train was gone. Gaara had an arm around her with a hand on her hip as he steered her toward the dance floor. He pulled her in to him, placed both hands on her hips as she snaked her arms around his neck and the music started. Kiya didn't hear it though; she was too busy looking at her new husband.

"Gaara." She said in his ear

"Hm?" he sounded perfectly at ease.

"We just got married." Kiya said, not really believing what they had just done.

"Yes." He said back. Kiya smiled into his neck.

"I'm so happy." One of his hands came up and brushed her cheek

"Me too."

The song ended and Gaara and Kiya went to sit down. It was time for food! They were not a particularly affectionate couple in public so they just held hands under the table while eating their food. After that Naruto decided it was time for the toasts before the cake was cut. He stood up and looked around to make sure all the guests had some sort of beverage.

Then began "I have known Kiya and Gaara separately for a long time. I consider both of them close personal friends. I can't tell you how happy I am that they found love with each other. Gaara was the first person to really understand what I had been through as a child, in fact he had it worse and I am glad that I changed him for the better, for Kiya. Kiya was the first person I ever told about myself, she was the first person that I had really opened up to and I knew then that Gaara needed her. I hoped for 3 years that Kiya would go to Suna and meet Gaara and fall in love and for 3 years I was disappointed. But then just a few months ago she was sent to fix the library and I am happy to say that I was right! I don't think I could be happier for you guys. I hope you have a wonderful marriage and life and I'm just gonna say I can't wait to see who the kids take after."

"Naruto!" Kiya yelled.

"Well it's true!" he said and she just rolled her eyes and took a sip of her drink.

Sakura stood and gave a sweet speech about how she had always known that Kiya would be a great woman, and how lucky Gaara is to have her in his life. He agreed.

Kiya then stood "I want to thank everyone for coming to our wedding. I'm not really sure what I should say except enjoy yourselves and be happy."

Gaara whispered in her ear "the cake."

"Oh! Right! I guess we have to cut the cake first."

Their cake was not extraordinary, it was fairly plain. It was a circular 3 tier cake. It was white with silver bands around the base of each tier and a calla lily on top. Gaara had confided to her that he really liked cake in one of his letters after she asked him what kind of cake she should avoid. He had said he liked anything just as long there was no berry filling in it and Kiya had to agree. She had picked a plain white cake with a cream cheese filling and butter cream frosting. Gaara stood behind her his arm looped around through hers holding the knife and she set her hand on top of his.

"This has got to be the worst way to cut a cake ever." Kiya laughed as the small piece was scooted onto a plate. Gaara picked up the fork and fed her a bite and she did the same for him. He set the plate down and hugged her. The rest of the afternoon/evening went by quickly with dancing and general rowdiness.

Around 6:30 pm Gaara leaned over to Kiya "we should be getting home, we wouldn't want to miss our own wedding night." Kiya had almost forgotten!

"But what about our presents? How will we get them home to my apartment then home to Suna?"

Gaara smirked "I'm sure the Hokage would allow us to borrow some form of transportation. As for to your apartment why don't we ask someone who is willing to do us a favor."

"Lee-kun? Would you do me a big favor?" Kiya asked batting her eyelashes.

"Yosh! You name my task Kiya-hime and I will complete it with youthful joy and happiness, for there is nothing I would not do for the newly made wife of the Kazekage!"

Kiya smiled at him "Could you take the presents back to my apartment? It would really help me out."

Lee spun around then nice guy pose "I see! It is training! Gai-sensei! I am embarking on youthful training to keep a beautiful romance together!"

Gai had anime tears running down his face. "It is a beautiful cause Lee! You must do your best!"

"I will!" and Lee was out the door carrying almost half the presents.

Kiya sat back down in her seat and cuddled close to Gaara, her head wedged perfectly in the crook of his neck. He laid his head on hers and rubbed her shoulder. It was their wedding; they could do what they wanted.

After a few minutes, Lee materialized in front of them. "Kiya-hime! I have finished the task that you have given me-"

Before he could start to rant about youthfulness or something else Kiya said "Thank you Lee. It means a lot. Oh! Look over there Sakura looks awfully lonely, why don't you ask her to dance?" Kiya pointed to Sakura sitting alone at her and Ino's bridesmaid table.

"Yes Kiya-hime! You are most kind helping me find my own youthful romance in the midst of your wedding!" and with that he was off. Kiya felt a hand on her waist leading her out of the door and toward her apartment.

"Kiya you have an inner tactician, I have never seen some one so skillfully avoid a rant about youth from Lee. If we ever have a war I will make sure to consult you." Gaara said in a low voice as they walked leisurely through the streets.

Kiya laughed "you just have to know how to divert his attention. Gaara, did you have fun?" Gaara looked at her and smirked

"I married you today; I suppose one could classify that as fun." She smiled and let him pick her up and transport them to her apartment.

A/N: sorry this chapter ends so randomly I just knew that if I kept going it would be way too long so the next one will be picking up right where this one left off.