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I'm going to postpone this story for a few weeks, it's nearing that time again when I must focus my attention on other stuff. But I promise that if I have even a minute I will write something down.

I may update again in a few days, but for now this will be the last chapter.

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Now onwards my dears!


Seeing her father for the first time in months, Hinata actually felt sick to her stomach.

He had not changed; pale grayish-white eyes that still burned into her soul; she was actually freaking out a little. She honestly didn't know what to say, not that it would matter anyway. But she had to say something, if she kept him waiting it could be trouble.

"O-Oto-sama I-I'm h-h-honored to see you a-again".

Dammit! Her stutter had returned. Leaving the Hyuga compound had all but removed her shy habits, but now they suddenly came back and all because of facing the man that was the very reason Hinata was so frightened.

Hiashi eyed his eldest daughter with a strict gaze. She had changed from the last time he had seen her. Her hair was a bit longer and she didn't look nearly as pale as she once was. But there was something he couldn't quite put his finger on.

"Neji has told me you've come to visit, and that you come bearing news".

Hinata gulped in fear. "Yes Oto-sama".

Sensing the discomfort of his cousin, Neji spoke up hoping to ease the burden of Hinata's nervousness.

"Hinata-sama has come carrying a child, it is the future offspring of the Kazekage".

Hiashi's eyes widened in great surprise only for a moment before the narrowed once again. "Well it's about that that you live up to the Hyuga name, the clan has been expecting results for ages now. Hinata you should've conceived sooner; I expect that the child will learn the basics of our name".

"Y-yes Oto-sama we w-will-".

He raised his hand silencing her. "Kazekage-sama on behalf of the Hyuga I congratulate you for bringing forth a child".

Gaara had no choice but to nod in gratitude. But he wasn't exactly pleased about the way his wife had been disowned in front of him.

"I thank you for your kindness".

Hanabi's eyes narrowed as she glared daggers at her father. How dare he talk to her big sister that way!

"Lord Hiashi, if I many request Hinata-sama and her husband would like to return to Suna as soon as possible and they-". "Nonsense!" Hiashi looked at his two daughters before speaking "Hinata has come all this way. Surly she can stay in her old home for a week at the most".

Hinata knew that she couldn't deny her father so she squeezed Gaara's hand before speaking.

"Thank y-you Oto-sama, Gaara and I w-would be h-h-happy to stay".

She really wished that she hadn't said that, but she had no choice. However with her presence it would give Hanabi a better change of safety. And she was sure that she could allow Neji to convince her father to let her go to Suna with them.

"It's decided then, I shall see you later this evening".

When Hiashi took his leave, that's when Hinata broke down in despair. She sobbed quietly into her husband's chest trying to comprehend everything that had just happened. She couldn't stay in this place, too many hurtful memories that haunted every wall. All she really wanted was to return to Suna where she belonged.

"Nee-chan?"

She barely heard Hanabi's voice. Hinata hated to have her younger sister see her like this. She despised it when she felt like a total burden to everyone.

"Hanabi I'm so sorry". Her younger sister placed her hand on her shoulder "You've done nothing wrong. I promise I'll dispose of him soon, we'll be happy without him". Hinata opened her mouth to protest when Gaara spoke instead.

"If you don't mind, I believe my wife and I would like to rest".

Neji simply nodded as he lead the way to Hinata's old room. After making sure the pair was settled he left them in peace. Gaara was more than a little angry with Hiashi; he truly did not care for Hinata or Hanabi at all. It was like seeing the same version of his late father all over again.

He made a mental note to have a talk with Hiashi about the whole situation. He would have to break a few rules, but it would be worth it if he could keep his wife and sister-in-law safe.

But for now he would focus on trying to calm down his shaking wife.

"Hinata?" She hadn't stopped crying and he wanted to get her to stop. "Hinata look at me". He tilted her chin upwards "Everything is going to be alright. I will do whatever I can to ensure that Hanabi is safe. You know I wouldn't leave her alone here in the care of your father".

The bluenette wiped some of her tears away only to have more come down. "I'm so worried about her, had I known sooner I never would have-oh Gaara what have I done. I let my sister fall victim to abuse".

"Darling it was never your fault to begin with". He pushed some of her hair behind her ear "We will take her to Suna with us; she will be safe there I won't let anything touch her".

Hinata made her way over to him and snuggled into his chest. She wanted to be held at the moment and Gaara had no objections. After all that has happened she really needed someone to comfort her.

"I...I feel so helpless". Hinata looked up at him with watery eyes "I feel like I'm placing the burden on you. You have enough to worry about already this should be my responsibility and-" "Hinata". He cupped her face "Don't worry so much I already told you it will all work out in the end". Hoisting her up so that she was straddling his lap he lightly dragged his lips down her neck.

"Gaara...we". She couldn't think of what she was about to say. Instinctively she rocked her hips making him moan. Despite all that had happened minutes ago, he felt a growing need inside of him that was quickly taking over. He had claimed her once and now he wanted her again.

Hinata mewled softly into his ears as he pinned her down kissing every exposed inch of skin that he has access too. He had to admit he loved it when she did that.

Having only made love to her once it was all still new and very exciting and he desperately wanted to have her once more. He would be gentle with her, he didn't want to harm the life inside of her.

"Gaara-ahh we c-can't".

He knew that she was probably right, but she was just so temping at the moment. His greed had gotten the better of him and he couldn't stop himself at this point.

"Hush now". He said tenderly as his hands pulled at her clothes. "Just for a moment".

"Your absolutely sure?!"

"Affirmative! Word has been sent to Konoha and we have search parties all over the village".

Kankuro looked over to his sister and both of them scowled. They had just been informed of the escape of Matsuri, how she had managed to break out was still a mystery to them. The guards that had originally been stationed to watch over her cell were top-class shinobi that had seen and done only the worst. It was virtually impossible to get past them and yet somehow Matsuri had done it.

Shikamaru looked at his girlfriend uneasily. He had arrived in Suna only hours ago and now he was listening to a dire emergency. He had been informed ahead of time of Matsuri's insanity but this was beyond anything that he thought could happen.

Kankuro was very pissed off with the little slut. She would now be considered a criminal to Sunakagure. No one could ever trust her again, she had sealed her fate when she broke out of the asylum. This of course put the village in a state of panic. If she was still out there then it meant that the security system would have to be doubled, the people of Suna would have to be secure and the entire village might have to go into a lock-down.

Anyone who was a enemy was a potential harm to the people, and it was most important that all citizens were kept safe no matter the cost.

"Damn bitch!" He mumbled as he ran a hand through his hair that was usually covered by his hat.

"Go and find her! Look for any evidence of no matter how small it is!". "Yes Lady Temari". When the scout left the blonde gave a strangled groan in frustration as she pinched the bridge of her nose. "This wasn't supposed to happen". "Tell me about it, Gaara already has to make sure the future kid is taken care of and now we have a criminal on the loose".

Temari was very worried about her youngest brother and his spouse. She had been overjoyed to learn that Hinata was going to have a baby and she wanted nothing to happen to her future niece or nephew.

Hinata's life was already hanging in the balance and now that was pregnant it only made things worse.

"Well this is troublesome". Shikamaru put an arm around the blonde's waist. "Gotta do some serious thinking here". Kankuro gave him a weird look "Whatdaya mean?"

The Nara darted his eyes over. "I know that it's not my business but Hinata is my friend and friends don't sit around and do nothing. Perhaps I can do something about this whole mess, it'll be a drag though but at least it will be beneficial for Hinata's safety".

Temari gave a small smile at her boyfriend's words. He may be a lazy ass, but wasn't considered a genius for nothing.

"Then tell us crybaby where do we start?"

Shikamaru gave a lopsided smile "Take me to the asylum I want to have a look around".

Hinata's mind was in a bit of a daze as she clung to her husband for dear life.

That had been her second time with him and it was just as incredible as the first. The two of them now lay tangled in the sheets exhausted but sated.

She didn't know what caused her to respond so quickly but whatever had been the voice of reason, she was glad that it happened. She felt a lot better then she had a few hours ago.

Gaara was pleased with himself having claimed her for a second time. The two had, had to be relatively quite so not to draw attention to themselves but in the end it has been worth it and they both felt relieved at least for now of all the tension that had been happening.

"We're still trapped here".

"Hmm?"

Hinata cupped his face "We are still unable to leave until a week has passed. What will we do?"

The red-head thought for a moment. "We'll play nice for now. Feed him into the bait and then after our time here has passed we will leave with Hanabi".

Hinata's lavender eyes showed that she trusted him completely. She really did, since marrying him Gaara had proven that he was always true to his word.

She pulled him closer to kiss him once again. Whatever happened now she would have to wait and see what the outcome would be. There were too many issues to keep up with at the moment and she'd have to allow herself to tackle it one step at a time.

Hinata then rolled them so that she was now on top.

"Let's give it some time".

Gaara's grip on her tightened as she ran her hands through his hair.

"Hinata I-" "Shhh" She kissed his throat.

"No talking" that was all that she said before they lost themselves in each other once again. At the moment, they both wanted to forget everything and simply embrace each other in their love.


This chapter is a little shorter then I would've liked, but I'll try to make the next one longer when I have the chance to do so.

I will update hopefully soon, if not then in a few weeks.

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