Aishiteru

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO!

Sorry for not updating faster like I said. School is a killer this year. I don't get back till 4 or 3:30 if im lucky and on Tuesdays and Thursdays not till mostly 4, 5. And I just am so tired when I get home I do my hw, eat and usually go to sleep. But I have a long weekend, I have Monday off, so I'll try and update faster,K?

Sasuke was lounging in the living room, for once not eating, enjoying the entertaining argument going on between Deidara and Sasori. Once again the artists were arguing over which art form was best, dragging any and everybody they could into it to try and get more votes for their style. Itachi and Madara were currently meeting with Pein about something, leaving Sasuke without the protective and ever watchful gaze of his mate.

Though he missed all the attention he got when Itachi was around, it was nice to once in a while have some alone time, though he wasn't exactly alone.

"Danna! I'm telling you, un, true art is fleeting! Why don't you get that, un?" Deidara argued back to his red haired mate, blue eyes blazing in disagreement. Sasori sighed and shook his head, giving up on the argument. If Deidara wanted to believe nonsense then let him. Sasuke only smirked, already knowing how it would turn out. The two older vampires finally realized they weren't alone and looked over to the heavily pregnant Sasuke, who was currently laughing at their argument. Deidara smiled over at the younger vampire and practically ran over, bending over so his face was at the same level as Sasuke, his blue eyes shining, a grin on his face.

"Good morning, Sasuke, un! How are you doing? You feeling alright, un?!" Deidara said, his excitement showing in how he spoke. It had become rare to see Sasuke alone, Itachi was always with him.

"Good morning to you to Deidara, Sasori. And I am doing just fine, thanks." Sasuke said, looking over at Deidara for the later part. Deidara smiled and looked to Sasori, then back to Sasuke.

"Hey Sasuke, un. Where's Itachi? He's usually with you, un." Deidara asked, looking around as if Itachi would pop up out of no where.

"He's in a meeting with Pein and Madara." Sasuke said. Deidara only nodded before sitting on the couch next to Sasuke, his eyes showing he was thinking.

"What do you think they are talking about, un?" Deidara asked, looking to the ceiling.

"What ever it is, it won't be our problem unless they decide to tell the rest of us." Sasori said, sitting on the other side of Sasuke. Sasuke was just confused, there was nothing they should be worrying about, was there?

"What will we do once the barrier recedes? They won't give up till either Sasuke and the children are dead, or they themselves are dead. We will have to do something." Madara thought out loud, looking to Itachi and Pein. He had a good point, the barrier won't stay up forever, and they will need a plan for when the barrier does disappear.

"If we had a group of stronger warriors to protect Sasuke, then perhaps they could protect him while we get rid of the danger." Itachi said, looking to his uncle for acceptance of the plan. Madara seemed to think of it, before looking to Pein.

"I think it sounds like a good idea, but who would we be able to trust and be strong enough to protect Sasuke. We don't want to pick someone who is meant to protect Sasuke be someone who wants to kill him." Madara said, looking to Pein. Pein seemed thoughtful for a second before looking to Itachi.

"Itachi, who are those people that Sasuke and his friends always talk about?" Pein asked, looking to the middle aged Uchiha. Itachi looked to him in puzzlement.

"They are the friends that had helped Sasuke and them kill the guard when they were mere rebels. From what he had told me, they all were killed." Itachi said, looking to Pein, then Madara.

"Then maybe we could resurrect them, they would surely protect their leader with their lives. And I think it would really make Sasuke and them much happier." Madara said looking to the others for agreement. They both nodded, their plan coming together.