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Four more months had passed, and still nothing was heard.
Gaara was getting frustrated that his inside sources were coming up empty handed. What he really wanted was details concerning whether or not this mysterious stranger that kept popping up every now and then was truly his former insane apprentice. Shikamaru had done all he could, but even he was starting to admit defeat. Still he persisted, he had promised Gaara he'd keep trying after all.
Upon his orders Shikamaru was forced to put aside the issue. He was now married to Temari and he knew that he had other things to attend too. Gaara wanted to look deeper into it also, but he was still the little brother of his sister and he wanted to make sure that she was happy also.
Matters concerning the future would have to wait for now. It was what was best for everyone.
The redhead was currently staring out one of the balconies with a troubled expression on his face. He knew that he should be resting, but that was the last thing he wanted to do at the moment. His wife, was due to give birth any day now. She had informed him that she was nervous for the birthing. He had to assure her that he'd be by her side no matter what but even he was a little nervous. His own mother had died moments after he was born, and he didn't want to lose Hinata. Complication sometimes happened and he was praying that he would have his wife and baby by his side when it was all over. His thoughts were interrupted when his older brother came charging up at him with a worried look on his face.
"Gaara it's Hinata! We gotta go now! Hurry!"
He looked confused "What's is happening?"
Kankuro took his shoulders "It's your wife, she's in labor! We've got to get to the hospital now!".
It took the Kazekage a moment to register that his wife was now in labor but when the news did eventually sink in he started to panic as he followed his brother to get to his spouse. Funny, how fate had its own little ways of sneaking up on you. He didn't expect anything like this to happen today, but all he could do now was get to his wife.
He found Hinata panting heavily as she wrapped her arms protectively around her large belly, seems as though her water had broken. She smiled a little when her lavender eyes spotted her husband who was by her side in an instant.
"G-Gaara we've g-got too-" "Shh don't speak. Kankuro told me everything, you're going to be alright". She continued to cling to him as they made their way to the hospital while he whispered soothing words in her ears.
A few hours had passed as the young Kazekage paced nervously down the halls. Hinata had been settled in a room and the doctor had informed him that she wasn't fully dilated yet. At first he didn't understand what that meant, but luckily the doctor was nice enough to explain the birthing process to him. He would have to wait a while until something would happen and he had been asked to leave while a few of the nurses checked up on her.
"Gaara try to relax will ya. Hinata's going to be fine".
His siblings along with Shikamaru and Hanabi had arrived shortly after he did. They certainly didn't want to miss the birth of the newest member to their family.
His older sister tried to calm him down. But that only seemed to rattle him up even more. Eventually Temari just gave up, there would be no way her brother would settle down until the baby was born.
After what felt like an eternity of waiting one the nurses informed him that his wife was ready to deliver. In an moment he was by her side holding her already sweaty hand pushing some on her hair out of her face. "Don't worry I'm right here I promise". He have her hand a gentle squeeze as a sign of reassurance.
Hinata being in labor was probably one of most difficult things he had ever experienced. It pained him greatly to see his fragile wife struggling to give birth. Apparently this was the norm for women and it could take hours or sometimes days before anything happened. Hearing her screams of pain only made him feel guilty. But still he remained at her side holding her hand trying whatever he could do to ease her discomfort. Women were strong, and birthing were only one sign of that strength. His wife was no different from any other woman, she could handle the pain; labor was still labor after all.
Gaara had never felt so relieved when he heard the doctor say there was one last push needed.
In a moment too fast the cries of a baby filled the room and it was the sweetest sound he wanted to hear. He looked over to his wife, she was exhausted and drenched with sweat and was a bit pale but she still looked as beautiful as ever.
"Congratulations Kazekage-sama you have a girl".
Gaara was in amazement knowing that his child was at long last hear. The umbilical cord was cut, the baby was cleaned and then they handed his daughter to her mother. Hinata had a warm smile on her face as she cooed to their newborn daughter. The child was all red and chubby and little arms flayed everywhere but still she was beautiful. Hinata then looked up at her husband "Come closer and meet your daughter". She said tenderly as she motioned for him to come forward. When he was close enough, very gently with tender care Hinata handed him their baby with a smile on her face encouraging him to hold her. The Kazekage was terrified that he might hurt his baby as he wrapped his strong arms around her, but one look at that little face and all his worries melted away.
She was the second female in his life to have a hold on his heart.
He gingerly traced her face before feeling the fuzzy mess of red hair on top of her head. Gaara found himself smiling as his baby opened her eyes to reveal teal eyes exactly like his own. She looked like a female version of her father.
He held her a little longer before passing her back to Hinata. "She's perfect" he nodded in agreement.
"Gaara-dana?" "Yes?" Hinata smiled at him "She needs a name". He felt a little embarrassed that his baby didn't have a name yet but he honestly didn't know a good one. He had talked with Hinata about names a few times but they never really got to an agreement for one. Now that he knew the gender of his baby, it made it a little easier to decide but he still didn't know. Then he got an idea.
"Hinata what was your mother's name?"
Her lavender eyes widened in surprise. Gaara had never asked her that question before.
"It was Hena".
Gaara gently took their baby in his arms again. "It is decided her name will be Hena". Hinata was a little surprised but then smiled in approval. "I like it".
Gaara looked down at his baby who was making soft sounds he gingerly held her tighter.
"I will protect you, no harm will ever come to you or your mother. Not while I have breath, but more importantly you will know love I swear you will".
Hyuga Neji was very excited to read the letter that Hanabi had sent him of the birth of Hena. It had been a little over a week since the baby was born, and Neji was eager to see her and her mother. He had been wanting to pay a visit anyway to check up on her.
But that would mean having to get past Hiashi. Neji knew that it was only a matter of time until he found out about the baby. He wasn't sure how his crazy uncle would react when he learned of his grandchild. Neji knew that he wanted the baby in custody of the Hyuga and that was the last thing Hinata wanted. It was already bad enough he was still trying to get his daughters to come back to Konoha. He quickly hid the letter when he heard a knock on his door.
"Come in". It was none other than Hiashi himself 'Speak of the devil' he thought to himself, he had to admit that Hiashi had perfect timing.
"Nephew you are hiding something".
Well so much for small talk.
Neji's eyes narrowed a little "So what if I am?!" "I demand that you show me right away".
"What happens if I refuse".
Hiashi's fists clenched, "Do not make me angry, hand it over". The Hyuga male scowled as he reached into his sleeve and pulled out the letter. He felt like kicking himself for this, but Hiashi would do far worse to him otherwise. His scowl only got deeper as his uncle read the letter.
"So it seems I have a granddaughter...and her name is Hena".
Something about the way Hiashi said that last part made Neji shudder a little. He didn't know what was going through his uncle's mind but whatever it was he knew that it couldn't be good. Neji was fully aware of his deceased aunt and the tension that lay in the family. One could only guess the thoughts running through Hiashi's mind.
"It seems I have all the more reason to travel to Sunakagure. After all I must meet my grandchild".
Neji knew that he would have to act fast before something happened. If Hiashi did go to Suna who knows what kind of trouble it would bring.
"That won't be necessary let me go instead".
"Hmm? Tell me nephew what makes you think that".
"The Hokage had informed me of your misleading. By his orders you are not to go anyway near Sunakagure. We have a strong alliance with the village and I don't intend to break it".
He didn't really need to explain himself further as Hiashi already knew the rest of the answer. But that didn't stop him from giving his nephew the death glare; to which Neji returned with just as much hate. He had given his word to Naruto that he'd keep an eye on Hiashi and he couldn't afford to mess up now. With Hinata being a mother now her safety had to be increased tenfold.
"Very well nephew you may go".
Hiashi started to leave "But remember you can't keep your guard up forever, sooner or later you're bound to slip up".
"I can assure you that I will not Uncle".
He made up his mind at that moment. He was going to Suna, he needed to inform his cousins of Hiashi once more. But he needed to alert Naruto first. Shaking his head in annoyance the Hyuga male made his way to the Hokage office to prepare for departure.
We shall stop here for now.
I'm sorry it's a bit short, but I was too lazy to try and make it longer.
I'll have the next chapter up in about a week or so.
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