Hey kiddies! I just sighed myself up for hell. November is National Novel Writing Month… And the evil people that are my sister, one of my friends, and the influence of MSN news put an idea into my head, so I sighed up. The contest is writing a 50,000-word novel in one-month…twitch… So that means that if I don't get this story done by November 1, you won't see a post for a month. However, I will not do that to you, oh no. I am going to crank this story out as fast as I can. I know I have about three or four chapters left, so one a day, if I can. So, wish me luck, and here is the next chapter.
Temari and Kankuro looked up from their breakfast as two guards walked in. "The Kazekage arrived last night after you both departed for bed." Kankuro stopped them before they left, "Did the Uchiha return with him?" One nodded an affirmative, which made Kankuro groan. "One could always be hopeful." As the guards then proceeded to walk out, Temari turned to her brother. "Wonderful. Now we get to tell him about the Land of Earth reports." Kankuro frowned. "Let's let him sleep in. I would rather not tell him this early in the morning. Self-preservation kicking in." Temari rolled her eyes at her brother, but turned back to her breakfast.
After breakfast, the two dwindled away the time, not ready to venture up to the Kage's office. As the clock chimed ten, Temari decided it was time they faced the music. She had to forcefully drag her brother up the stairs. When the two reached the doors,
Kankuro frowned. "I know he won't be upset at us, but I still fear the 'kill the messenger' option." Temari smacked her brother on the head. Once they were ready, each grabbed a door handle, and swung the doors open into Kazekage's office. Both stopped dead in their tracks at the sight before them.
What started as a simple good morning kiss had turned downhill quick. To the horror of his siblings, Gaara was currently bent backwards onto his desk, with Sasuke leaning over him, both their faces flushed. Even though their lips were locked, the two lovers' hands were busy elsewhere. One of Gaara's hands was cradling Sasuke's head, pulling the brunette farther into the kiss. His other one was gently running through Sasuke's hair. Sasuke had pushed the Kage robes down to Gaara's elbows, and the redhead's under shirt was slowly being pushed up to his chin. Both of Sasuke's hands were gently stroking the sides of his lover. They were so absorbed in their passionate kiss, they didn't notice the Sand siblings enter.
When a muffled moan escaped from the two, both Temari and Kankuro turned around and shut the doors behind them. As realization dawned on them, both sank down to the floor. After a couple minutes, "At least he isn't asexual." Kankuro glared at his sister. "That doesn't make the situation any better, Tem." Temari turned to him. "You know you were worried that he was." Kankuro smacked his head on the door behind him. "I would rather him be asexual than that." Temari raised an eyebrow at Kankuro. "Are you homophobic?" Kankuro looked at her sharply. "Yes. No. I don't know. It's just…" He took a deep breath, trying to grasp the situation. "It's just weird. I was kind of cool with him being asexual. I never thought he would be anything else, because of his past."
The two sat in silence. After awhile, they heard Sasuke inside the room. "They aren't coming back in… And I don't think we were finished. Where were we?" Kankuro groaned and raised his voice. "Please don't continue. We are still out here." A laugh echoed from inside the room. Kankuro turned sharply to the door. "Did Gaara just laugh?" Leaning back into the door, he sighed. "Well, I won't let my hatred for Uchiha fog my judgment. Since he showed up, Gaara has improved tenfold." Kankuro noticed his sister grin out of the corner of his eye. "That doesn't change the fact that I hate him. Or the fact this is weird."
Kankuro took a deep breath, and let his thoughts wander. Instantly, he sat up straight. "Do I have to give him the 'birds and bees' talk?" Temari slowly shook her head. "I think they are past the 'birds and bees'." Eventually, the door opened up behind them. "We have been decent for awhile. You can come in, if you wish." They slowly got up and followed Gaara into his office. Sasuke was seating gently by the desk, casually watching the two walked in. Kankuro frowned. "Couldn't you look a little more modest?" Sasuke just grinned at him.
Once Gaara sat down, he turned to his siblings. "So, how did things go while I was gone?" Temari and Kankuro exchanged looks, and then turned to their brother. "Good as expected. However, we have the reports from our scouts near the Land of Rain." Gaara frowned. Kankuro continued, "Well, two groups were located. Our ninjas kept them under supervision and have been able to pick up information on both groups' orders. The first group was assigned by the Tsuchikage to be on the lookout for Wind and Fire ninjas, and eliminate them on sight."
"What?!" Gaara's face slowly lost color as he took in the information. Temari jumped in, before Gaara over reacted. "As for the second group, they were sent by someone in the Land of Earth. They weren't able to tell whom, for safety reasons. Our ninja were able to talk with them briefly. It seems this person has been keeping tabs on Tsuchikage's actions. Their employer fears the Kage will start stepping over his bounds, which seems to be the case. Before the group disbanded, the leader of the group gave over a handful of mail. It seems the Tsuchikage has stopped all mail carriers from going to Suna and Konoha. This letter was in the bunch."
She then handed over a letter addressed to the Kazekage. Seeing Drin's name on it, he opened it.
Dear Kazekage,
Even though daddy says you might not get this, I am writing you another letter. He then said he was happy I am this persistent. I don't know what that means, but he said it is a good quality to have. I asked why you might not get this letter, and he says the Tsuchikage has stopped the mail there. I wonder why. Even the council can't send mail. Daddy is upset with that. Says the Tsuchikage is going to start a war with Suna. He won't though. Cause you are there. You are more powerful than the Tsuchikage.
Well, daddy was wrong. Mom had to go out of town. He wouldn't say where, but he said she isn't on the patrol with Sroth's dad. I am glad. I don't want her out there. But I am still worried. Daddy says it is nice to worry, just don't fret about it. So, I won't. Not about mommy, or about the you. I have to keep the letter short, cause Daddy says it might get past the Tsuchikage that way. Hope you get this!
Drin
Gaara threw the letter on the desk in frustration. "If he is going to start a war, why is he going through the trouble of the treaty?" But no one had the answer. Everyone sat in silence, each thinking about the information received. A knock on the door brought them out of their thoughts. Clef and Twen walked in. "Kazekage. We heard of your return, and wished to talk to you about a couple things. Especially since the Tsuchikage will be arriving in three days." Gaara's frown deepened. "Come in." As they entered, they eyed Gaara's siblings.
"Could this conversation be private?" Gaara rolled his eyes. The two advisors weren't fond of talking to Gaara when Temari and Kankuro were present. Even though Gaara took a lot of gruff from the advisors, his siblings were negatively outspoken to Twen and Clef. The two got up and left. Sasuke got up. "I will leave, too." He bent down and whispered into Gaara's ear, "Love you." As he pulled away, he saw the worry start to disappear from Gaara's face, replaced with a pleased smile. "Thank you."
As Sasuke walked to the door, he grinned. "Don't let these little shits get you down, okay?" Shutting the door behind him, he heard them start arguing with Gaara. "What is he still doing here?" "Do you hear how rude he is? That is unacceptable!" Sasuke turned around, and spotted Kankuro and Temari. He signaled the two of them to follow him. "Come on, Kankuro. Let's go kick the shit out of each other." Puppet master mirrored Sasuke's grin. "It feels like Christmas! How did you know that is what I wanted?" However, Kankuro's grin disappeared just as quickly as it appeared, as memories flooded his mind. "Figured you wanted to since I was making out with your brother."
Oh, baby short! Oh, well. I will start on the next chapter right after this, so heads up…. And let me know what you think! And for those that don't know what this have to do with baseball, our wonderful boys hit second base...