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Saya had been resting on the bench and was falling asleep. A small stab in her stomach made her shoot up and gasp grabbing her stomach quickly in shock. The pain started to fade and Saya took a deep breath. As she released it, the pain started up again, this time worse then before. She gasped and got off the bench stumbling to her feet. She leaned on the bench and held her stomach tightly.
"What's happening to me?" she thought gripping her stomach tighter.
Ren decided to speak.
"The affects of the power you displayed are catching up to you. You're going to be hurting for a while," Ren said softly.
Saya was about to make a sarcastic comment when the pain in her stomach branched out and she screamed out in pain. Lee, who was walking through the woods aimlessly doing some training, heard her and ran to where she was at top speed.
"Sai-chan what is happening?!" he asked panicking, seeing her in such a state.
Saya swallowed hard and tried to breathe. Sweat poured down the sides of her face and she shivered.
"It's my Phoenix. The effects…are catching up to me…" she said shakily.
Lee nodded and scooped her up. She was shaking and cried out as another pain shot through her body, this time in her leg. Lee ran at top speed to the hospital. He busted through the doors as Sakura was walking out.
"What happened, Lee-kun?!" she yelled, letting him in.
Saya spoke for him.
"The Phoenix, its effects—just give me an empty, preferably padded room," she said painfully.
Sakura looked confused but ran down the hall as Lee followed behind her. She opened a room and Saya was grateful it was padded.
"Put me down Lee-kun. I'm alright," Lee did as he was told and backed up by Sakura.
Saya stood up and cried out. Sakura was going to run to her but Saya held out her hand and Sakura felt a force stop her. Her eyes widened. Saya looked at her as chakra seeped from her body. Sakura gasped.
"Sai-chan, your body is overloading with chakra! I have to take that out!" she yelled pushing against the force blocking her.
Saya watched her chakra cackle and spark. She ran and threw herself up against the padded wall. The three parts of Ren were fighting for dominancy and it was messing up her body. Her eyes were swirling different colors and her hair color was changing. Saya let out another scream.
"Close the door!!!" she roared at Lee.
Some chakra got loose and charged for him. He slammed the door shut just in time. Saya screamed out loud and threw herself into the wall again. Sakura was freaking out.
"I'll go get Tsunade-sama!" she yelled.
Saya panted loudly.
"It doesn't matter. She can't help this…I just need to wait it out!!!" she finished yelling as the birds attacked each other again.
Her eyes turned black and she smiled evilly. Sakura gasped.
"Each Phoenix is using her as a host to display dominancy. Go get Tsunade-sama Lee. This could get bad if the dark Phoenix wins."
Lee ran out of the hospital and to the tower. Gaara had decided to go for a walk. Well actually he was forced…by his siblings. They were getting nervous that she wasn't home yet. He had just stepped outside and was about to walk over to Tsunade when a shinobi flew by him. Lee stopped dead in front of Tsunade and took a breath about to speak. When he saw Gaara he calmed down and chose his words carefully.
"Hokage-sama…Sakura would like to see you at the hospital for a moment," he said glancing at Gaara every so often.
Lee hated lying not to mention he was terrible at it. Tsunade looked at him confused.
"What is she still doing there? Her shift ended a while ago!"
Lee took a breath.
"There was an emergency…Tsunade-sama…" he said staring at her intently.
Tsunade nodded and looked at Gaara.
"Would you like to join us Kazekage-sama?" she asked softly.
Lee's eyes widened.
"No, that is not a good idea…" he said quickly.
Gaara looked at him then. He had the feeling Lee was hiding something, but now he knew it.
"Why Lee, is something wrong?" Tsunade asked still confused.
Lee was done lying. He stared at Tsunade and spilled everything. Gaara's eyes widened and they all raced to the hospital. Lee led them to the room and they looked in the window. Saya looked worse than before. She was huddled in the corner shivering. Gaara's eyes widened.
"What is happening to her?" he asked his stoic demeanor fading and a look of concern washing over his face.
Sakura took a deep breath.
"She just got over an episode. They aren't attacking each other anymore. She's trying to rest for a while before they act up again."
Gaara looked puzzled.
"What are you talking about?" he asked quickly.
Sakura explained the situation to everyone and they looked in the window as Saya started breathing heavier. Her eyes widened and started swirling again. Sakura shook her head.
"It's happening again," she said nervously.
Saya got up and threw herself into the wall sinking to the floor and screaming holding her head. Gaara's eyes widened and he looked at Sakura.
"Open the door."
Sakura shook her head.
"I can't, chakra is seeping out of her body and if I open the door one of the Phoenix birds could take over and escape," she said hurriedly.
Gaara stared at the door.
"I won't let her get out. I just want to get in," he said softly and Tsunade gave Sakura the okay.
She opened the door and the group could feel a wave of chakra overwhelm them. Gaara walked in and Sakura closed the door behind him. It was stifling in there and Gaara loosened his collar. Saya looked up at him weakly.
"I'm really okay…it's not as bad as it looks…they're fighting over me…are you jealous?" she asked struggling to smile.
Gaara kneeled down next to her touching her shoulder but she moved away.
"Don't…they'll react…to your touch…"
Gaara stared at her. She looked so pale and sickly. She struggled to get up but pain shot through her body and she fell totally limp to the ground. Gaara caught her quickly holding her tightly and shaking her awake. She woke up her eyes swirling black and grabbed his collar shoving him against the wall growling. He stood still, his eyes boring into hers. They were solid and void of emotion. Saya hated that look.
"You once said…our love could make miracles…you lied to me…" she seethed.
Gaara frowned.
"And whom am I speaking to?" he asked knowing Saya definitely didn't talk like that.
"You're talking to the legendary Phoenix. And I don't like that superior look in your eyes, like you're better than me," she hit him across the face hard.
His head moved to one side and he looked back at her his eyes unchanging. Her eyes flickered green and she gasped pulling away from him. She started shaking and looked up at him.
"I didn't mean to…I'm sorry…" she cried and sunk to the floor.
"I just want it to stop. It hurts so much…"
Gaara's eyes shook slightly and he walked over to her. He sat down beside her and she crawled over to him resting her head on his lap. He ran his fingers through her hair softly and tried to calm her shaking body. Saya closed her eyes.
"Gaara…do you hate me?"
Gaara looked down at her.
"Why would you ask something like that?" he asked still letting his fingers roam through her hair.
"Because…of yesterday…and today…you think I don't love you anymore…you're trying to distance yourself from me…"
Gaara watched her carefully.
"I was upset Saya but it doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that you get better."
Saya slowly got up and Gaara helped her get steady.
"Gaara, please don't let me go…" she said softly hugging him the best she could.
He let a small smile cross his lips and he returned the hug making Saya smile happily through the pain. Ren spoke up in her head.
"The battle is done my child. I reign supreme so things will continue to go as they did. I'm sorry for the trouble. I should warn you though…there was another presence with us…one that we protected while you fought…"
Saya heard Ren but let the bird's words go to the back of her head as the pain subsided and she got up with Gaara's help. The door to the padded room opened and Lee, Tsunade, and Sakura entered. Tsunade checked Saya and she was alright.
"Go home and get sleep damn it…all of you!" she said in a motherly tone.
They all left and Gaara and Saya walked into the tower. They went to their room and closed the door. Saya quickly showered and came out in her night clothes. Gaara was lying in bed already and she climbed in slowly lying next to him. She snuggled her head into the crook of his shoulder closing her eyes. He let his head lean against hers and they drifted off to sleep.
Two Week Later…
Saya woke up to feel arms wrapped around her tightly. She had dreamt of what Ren had said to her about two weeks ago.
"What force were they protecting throughout the whole battle?" she thought quietly.
She was pulled out of her thoughts when the body next to her moved slightly. She moved up to meet his face and he cracked one eye open slightly. She grinned and he smiled slightly. She kissed around his face quickly and he chuckled faintly. She rested her head on his chest and relaxed. He rubbed her head gently as he started to go through the process of waking up. They got up and dressed and went out for breakfast. They had been coming to Konoha frequently as of late for meetings and such. Temari and Kankuro joined them and decided that breakfast sounded good. They all sat down and waited for it to be served. Saya felt queasy all of a sudden and when the food came she thought she'd gag. Temari looked at her.
"Sai-chan, are you alright?"
Everyone looked at her and Saya nodded but then held her mouth. She flew up and ran to the back. Gaara stood but Temari stopped him.
"I'll go. It would be weird if you walked into the girls' bathroom…" she said walking to the back of the diner.
Gaara and Kankuro sat in silence eating until Kankuro broke it.
"Wouldn't it be funny if they left us eating here?" he asked laughing.
Gaara stared at his brother.
"Why would that be funny?" he asked sincerely.
Kankuro stared at him.
"You live to just ruin my moments don't you?" he said.
Gaara stared at him blankly and then continued eating. Sometimes he just didn't get his brother.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom Temari held Saya's head back as she leaned over the toilet bowl groaning slightly. Temari looked at her confused.
"Sai-chan, are you alright?"
Saya tried to nod but threw up some more. Temari rubbed her back soothingly. They left the bathroom and Saya stopped her eyes wide. She turned to Temari.
"Temari-chan, cover for me will you? I have to do something."
Temari looked confused but nodded. Saya took off out the back and Temari returned to her seat. Gaara looked at her and then behind him. Temari looked back at him and smiled.
"What is it Gaara?" she asked smiling.
Gaara looked at her like she had two heads.
"Where is Saya?" he asked after a long silence.
Temari thought about it.
"Oh, Saya…she's fine but she got a beep from the hospital and had to run…"
Gaara observed his sister's expressions and then continued eating. Kankuro leaned over to his sister.
"You are the worst liar I've ever seen. You know he doesn't buy that load of crap. As soon as you opened your mouth he saw right through you," he whispered.
Temari glared and stepped on his foot hard. Kankuro bit back a yelp and was about to unwrap his puppet while Temari unclasped her fan, when Gaara stood. They looked at him carefully and he sighed lowly.
"I have to get to meetings. Enjoy the rest of your day," he said quietly while exiting the diner.
Temari and Kankuro stared after him and looked at each other puzzled.
Meanwhile, Saya walked into the woods knowing exactly where to find this particular person. She found him training with Lee and waited until they were finished. Lee and Neji walked over to her smiling. Neji nodded to her and she figured she better get on with it.
"Neji-kun, can we talk privately for a moment?"
Neji looked at Lee and then nodded following her into the woods. She turned to him when they had gone far enough.
"I need a favor…" she said quietly.
Neji nodded waiting for her to continue.
"Can you…look into my body and tell me if you see anything…unusual?" she asked choosing her words carefully.
Neji looked confused and a little shy. Saya smiled.
"Please, I need you to do this for me. I didn't go to the hospital because I'd like it off the record."
Neji nodded. He knew why she wanted it a secret. Gaara was the Kazekage. If he got word she went to the hospital and didn't tell him he'd find out for sure why she went. He stepped back a little and activated his blood line limit. He stared at her and his eyes widened.
Meanwhile, Gaara and Tsunade were in their third meeting and Gaara wanted to kill someone. Tsunade dropped her head on the desk. She looked up at the ceiling and thought, "Does someone up there hate me that much?!" Gaara smirked almost reading her thoughts. A knock at the door brought them out of their thoughts and stopped the council from talking. A blessing in disguise? The council spoke.
"Come in, what is it?" one of them said.
The door opened slightly and Saya popped her head in smiling sheepishly. Gaara's eyes widened when he saw her. She never came to the meetings let alone interrupted one.
"Uh…sorry to interrupt but I was wondering if I could speak with Gaara for a moment? In private?" she asked quietly.
She had a faint blush on her cheeks and a certain glow about her. Gaara was about to speak but was cut off as the council spoke for him.
"Is this really that important that it needs his full attention now?" one member asked.
Tsunade glared at them.
"Saya has never interrupted a meeting before. If she has now it must be important," she stated angrily.
Saya smiled. Gaara nodded and was about to get up when the elders spoke again.
"Is it life threatening?" he asked calmly.
Saya clenched her teeth and smiled.
"No but I think he should—" she was cut off.
"—then wait outside until the meeting is finished," an elder ordered and Gaara glared at him.
The council continued talking but Saya stood right where she was staring at them all. This time she turned to Gaara.
"Gaara, I need to see you outside right now!" she yelled interrupting the council again.
The council stared at her disapprovingly and Gaara stared at her wide eyed. A member of the council stood up angrily.
"You cannot keep interfering with the meeting, please wait outside!" he yelled.
Saya stared at Gaara not taking her eyes off of him. Gaara wanted to go with her but the council would surely make him pay for it.
"Saya, does it really need my attention at this moment?" he asked trying to settle the dispute.
Saya's eyes raged but she suppressed it.
"No, Gaara you continue with the meeting. I just wanted to let you know that I'm pregnant," she said calmly before slamming the door behind her and leaving everyone in a stunned silence.
She stormed down the hall and heard the door open and sand wrapped around her arm stopping her from walking. She turned around with tears in her eyes. She didn't look at him but down at the floor. The sand released her and his hand rose, grabbing her chin and lifting it so their eyes met. Gaara was still wide eyed and he looked a little dazed.
"C-Can you please repeat what you said?" he asked losing his calm demeanor.
Saya nodded.
"I-I'm p-pregnant," she whispered slowly causing the words to sink in to his head.
Gaara stared at her for what seemed like forever. She couldn't look anymore and pulled away. He didn't move. He was lost in his own world. Saya let some tears fall and wiped them away. Gaara came out of his thoughts and looked at her.
"Let's go back to our room," he said quietly and she nodded as they turned and left to their room.
When they were in the room he let his hand roam over his messy red hair ruffling it softly. He sat down on the bed and looked at her. She walked up to him and sat down.
"What are you thinking?" she asked him nervously.
He looked down and then glanced at her quickly.
"I'm trying to think but it's proving difficult."
Saya smiled.
"I think it's going to be tough for both of us at first, but we'll get through it," she said smiling.
Gaara smiled softly. His smile faded when he realized something and he turned to her quickly.
"Saya that means you fought like…" his voice trailed off when she pressed her finger to his lips.
"Ren said she protected the baby while I fought. Everything's alright," she said softly.
Gaara thought about it.
"I want you to go to Tsunade," he said quietly.
Saya rolled her eyes but nodded slowly knowing he would not give in.
"So are you excited?" she said grinning.
Gaara smiled at her.
"I'm—I'm nervous," he said in a whisper, revealing some of his emotions.
Saya smiled.
"Me too, but we're going to rock as parents I know it," she said causing him to look at her.
"Do you think—" he hesitated.
Saya nudged him to continue.
"—do you think I would be a good father?" he asked meeting her eyes.
She smiled brightly.
"Hai, I think you're going to be awesome," she said confidently.
Gaara smirked and there was a loud knock on their door. He got up and opened the door as Temari came flying in and tackled Saya on the bed hugging her tightly. Shikamaru and Kankuro followed in smiling and patting Gaara on the back. Saya looked up at Temari with a confused look on her face. Temari grinned.
"Tsunade was at the meeting we were supposed to be attending and we kept annoying her until she spilled in front of the council!"
Shikamaru held up his hands.
"Correction, they annoyed her until she spilled. I stood there. It was too troublesome to bother her," he said smirking.
Temari giggled.
"Saya, you are in for one hell of a ride so buckle up!" she yelled making Saya a little nervous.
Kankuro smiled sheepishly at Gaara and it was beginning to annoy him.
"Kankuro what are you staring at?" he asked annoyed.
Kankuro grinned wider.
"You sly dog you," he said loudly.
Gaara's eyes widened.
"Excuse me?" he said and his older brother put an arm around him making him a bit uncomfortable.
"Do you remember when we had to have the talk?" Kankuro asked chuckling.
Gaara's eyes widened remembering that day. Kankuro remembered it too. Gaara shook Kankuro's arm off and glared at his brother.
"You said you'd never bring that day up again," Gaara seethed and Kankuro scratched the back of his head.
"Well, I'm just saying…it looks like you catch on quick."
Temari hit him with her fan then, before Gaara's sand got to him. Saya sat up on the bed laughing. Temari ruffled Saya's hair and giggled.
"I am going to help you Saya! We're going to go shopping, and buy stuff for your food cravings!" she yelled happily.
Saya blushed furiously and laughed out loud. Gaara leaned against the wall and smiled. He was happy to see Saya laughing again. Kankuro caught Gaara smiling at Saya and he smiled himself. His younger brother had changed a lot since they were younger. He could joke around with him now even though half the time Gaara would just stare at him in confusion. Kankuro chuckled to himself. He had to admit it. Since Saya came to Suna his family rocked. He went over and hugged Saya after Shikamaru did and Saya hugged him tightly. Kankuro was so awesome in her opinion. Another knock at the door made them all turn and Gaara pulled the door opened. Tsunade came stumbling in happily.
"Great job Saya, you have the whole council in silence! But you didn't have to lie like that for us! The council is going to be so pissed but oh well! Quick thinking Sai that was fabulous! And then these guys attacked me and I told them you said you were pregnant, playing along so the council could see I told somebody and they believe it even more! Wow, that was exhilarating and the most fun I've had in a while!" Tsunade finished and grinned.
Saya sweat dropped. Tsunade stared at them all and then back at Saya.
"What, why are you looking at me like that?!" she asked.
Saya chuckled nervously.
"Because Tsunade-sama, it's true."
Tsunade's eyes widened.
"You're pregnant Saya?!" she shrieked and everyone turned after hearing a loud thud.
Saya's eyes widened as she saw Kakashi lying on the floor passed out. She ran over to him and smacked his cheeks lightly. He woke up and sat up.
"Wow, sorry Sai-chan. I must've heard wrong or something because I could have sworn Tsunade-sama said you were pregnant," he chuckled.
Saya chuckled nervously.
"Kakashi-sensei, I am pregnant," she said slowly and carefully.
Kakashi stopped chuckling and his face went serious. He looked at her and she smiled sheepishly.
"You're not lying are you?" he said in shock.
Saya laughed.
"No…I'm not…" she said little by little.
Kakashi nodded and stood up with her help. He hugged her and turned to Gaara.
"May I have a word with you Gaara, in private?" he asked but Gaara felt it as more of a demand that should not be ignored.
Gaara pushed off against the wall and Kankuro leaned over to him quickly.
"Ooh, you're going to get it, someone's in trouble," he said quickly grinning.
Gaara gave him a look of death as he and Kakashi both headed outside. Saya grew nervous. Outside, Gaara waited for Kakashi to speak. Kakashi looked for the right words and found them.
"I like you Gaara and Saya loves you and I have a feeling that this whole baby thing is going to bring you two only closer…but as her guardian I must warn you," he said looking Gaara directly in the eyes.
"If you hurt her, in any way, I will find you," he tapped his Sharingan lightly.
"…no matter where you run and hide," he finished off softly.
Gaara stared at him respectfully and smirked.
"I understand, but what makes you think I would run and hide?" he said causing Kakashi to smirk.
"They always do," he said and they both headed back inside together.
They had an understanding and that's all Kakashi cared about.
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