Konohagakure one of the main five villages, that over the years experienced a population boost under the sixth and seventh Hokage leadership. Not to mention the village has overall grown in size and a series of skyscrapers have been built behind the Hokage Rock. The village has experienced a technical revolution, with computers, cell phones, and electric trains being available. Starting to look more like a city than a village. Kind of reminded a certain Lady Kazekage of her old home world. No wonder why she felt at home whenever she came to visit with her family. And became happy when she arrived.
And she wasn't the only one excited either, another was just as thrilled and happy for her arrival. They couldn't wait to meet up with her, they couldn't remember the last time the two of them saw each other. Was about a year ago? Maybe a few months? On their last birthday? Sure they would talk on the phone with her, even webcam, but it never was the same when they weren't in person. Every time she came to Konoha it was just the best. They always would do something, their favorite was going out for ice-cream and showing them their improving skills. The praise and reconciliation she would give them, was beyond measure.
Why couldn't time go by faster? Their blue eyes kept adverting towards the clock in the class. Paying less attention to what their Academy teacher was going over. Wishing there was a jutsu to speed time up. While their blue eyes paid more attention to the clock, another set of eyes, onyx eyes watch them from behind. Noticing their distracted attention on the clock. They knew why, their fellow classmate was so eager for class to end. Though it didn't show on their somber face, in their eyes they too where just as thrilled and excited. Relying the fun memories they themselves have had with the Kazekage's wife. She was a protege and student of the Fifth like their parent. On the same par with them too. Whenever she was here the two of them would spend time together reading or taking nice walks. Even having ice-cream. But their favorite was the musical talent she had. When she came and would play something. So kind and sweet. For the two who eager and impatiently wanted class to end so they could hurry up and meet the Kazekage's wife.
It took three days to reach Konoha, three days to long in Hikair's opinion. If she would have been allowed to leave earlier or before the others, she could have enjoyed her time back , here, her home. Her birthplace. She could have her alone time away from the others. Well Ko was fine and Shima. She would have more time to spend at the Hyuga manor.
Since arriving a few hours ago, Hikari rushed off from her mother, brother and step-father, with Ko accompanying her to her father's clan's. She couldn't wait to see everyone again, especially her Grand-uncle and cousin Hanabi. Later she would go and visit her other cousin. But, right now she wanted to see her grand-uncle more than anything. She and Ko enter the compound and right away greeted by others. Welcoming them with smiles a few bowing respectfully. A couple coming to give her hugs. Hikari's usual prominent frown turns into a smile. Right away she hurries off to her favorite spot in all the manor. The training grounds. Reaching it she recalls her training here with Hiashi. Back when she was young, the two of them training. The same area where he would train with her father. She always felt her father's presence. Looking around the training grounds, she would often dream about what her life would be like, if her father was alive. She, her mother and him, living here. And every day she would train with her father, from dawn to dusk. With her mother coming and breaking them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Telling Hikari not over do it. Her father would also be a top jonin, and she would be so proud. Who knows maybe he could be over the clan itself. From what Hiashi, Aunt Hinata, mother a few others told her, her father wanted to change the Hyuga clan. Find a way to do it.
If he had changed it she would be so proud. The daughter to the Head of the Clan. A title she would hold with great honor. He would be so proud of her, she would becoming the best in the clan and the best genin. With her father as her jonin, she would be the one to take her team through all the trails of the Chunin Exams, and even win. Being promoted at a young. Uphold all her father's values. While at the same time wanting to surpass him. He would train her hard and vigorously.
Yeah. That's how her life should be. Not like this. Living far away from her family, her clan. In Suna, where she is the only Hyuga with Ko there. That place was so dry and boring. Well with her mother there, it did bring some light and life there. She managed to make the village rather flourish. Almost like some sort of oasis. Had to be through the jutsu her mother used. It didn't matter, Suna was no Konoha. It wasn't her home. This was her home. Where she was loved and fit in, besides the color of her eyes, she fit in. Why couldn't her mother and her remain here? Why did she have to up and move? So many questions, Hikari didn't have answers to, or at least the right answer. Making up her own. She and her mother could have been so happy here, just the two of them. Her mother wouldn't have to go through so much pain, baring her step-father's children. Just thinking about it angered her.
"Hikari. Welcome home."Hiashi greets her. Hearing his voice her eyes light up, turning around with a big smile. The man smiles at his grand-niece, the two of them bow to each other respectfully.
"Uncle Hiashi."Hikari comes up and runs to him, hugging him tightly."I've missed you."
He places a tend hand on her head. Gently stroking her hair."Come. Let us begin."He tells her.
Finally. School was out, everyone gathers their things, some stay behind to chat with friends in either the halls or outside. Stay to talk with their teacher. Meet up with friends. Everyone having their own thing to do, one student in particular had something more important to do than to wait for their friends or even spend time talking. They wanted to hurry up and get home soon. Just thinking of all they would be doing together with her. Ice-cream, or maybe show her a new jutsu or they would take them flying around the village. Like they would always do. Yeah, the flying would be first, then getting some ice-cream.
"Oh my gosh!"a student squeals."Did you hear? The Kazekage's wife is in the village. She just came in a few hours ago!"
"I know!"another squeals with same excitement. Jumping up and down.
"Did you catch her latest..."
"My family loves watching her..."
"I hope I can get a chance to see her!"Stars in the admires eyes.
A few started to gush and blush."She's so pretty. Oh, I hope to be like her some day."
"Wasn't she one of the Fifth's students?"
"Oh. Yeah. She was. She's one of the best Medic-nins too."
All the praises and comments over the Kazekage's wife was dead on. Hearing it coming from a couple the students put a proud smile on their face. Though those who talked about her, were just fans. And could only get so close, compared to them. Unlike them, they actually had a relation with Kage's wife. It was pretty cool when a famous person was also your Auntie. Not to mention their mother's best friend. Unlike the admires, they had total access to her anytime they wanted. Well when there was time, which she always made sure to give them.
Kicking their heels up, they race across the grounds of the Academy and hurry home. Those same onyx eyes follow their energetic classmate, bursting with energy upon the knowledge of the visitor here in Konoha. With their things, they head themselves as well.
Up in the Kage's office, the Seventh was at work going over some documents. Becoming lost in their work, they had forgotten about the time. Luckily their adviser, Shikamaru Nara, came to get him. Knocking on his wall, the Seventh looks up at his friend.
"Lord Hokage, the meeting is starting soon."he tells him. In dry tone as always"The others have arrived. And are waiting for you."
Realizing the time, the Seventh laughs lightly shaking his head."Well then,"he pushes his chair back, standing up. Picking up their Kage hat, they head out. Though not before making a shadow clone to continue their work."There. Let's go."
In the room held for any Kage meeting or Summit, the others sat around the table waiting for the Seventh Hokage. The Fifth Raikage, Darui. The Fourth Tsuchikage, Kurotsuchi. Sixth Mizukage, Chojoro. And last the Fourth Kazekage, Gaara. Each with their advisor and bodyguard. For Darui, Omoi. Kurotsuchi, Akatsuchi. Chojoro, Misuno. And for Gaara, Kankuro.
Time would have been rather irritable if not for what Gaara brought to the meeting, courtesy of his wife. Brought in a decorative floral design container, homemade goodies. For all of them share. A favorite goodie for each Kage. His wife had a pretty good memory when it came important things for others. And would go out of her way to fulfill them to the fullest extent. She had given him the treats for the others before he left to Summit, after he dropped her off. She had made them before they left. Since the Summit wasn't in Suna, in which she would usual make a smorgasbord of things for them. It was almost like a meal, then would tell them they would have to stay to have dinner at their place. Which ended up being more of a feast. She loved to spoil them, which of course she didn't see it as that. None the less he would let her do it, it made her happy. And that was all that mattered, as long she didn't too overboard.
The others enjoyed her treatment when would come to his village. Kurotsuchi the most out of all them. The woman had a habit of fawning and overly affectionate with his wife. Nearly putting her in a python hug, whenever she saw her. The next of course to follow would be the Seventh. Which would delay the meetings for a bit. His wife never seem to mind and found rather amusing. They never meant to hurt her, and made sure they didn't. They just love her a great deal. Kurotsuchi would go above and beyond. When she had found out that about his wife's pregnancy, she showered them with gifts. Even demanded a picture of their little one to have in her office and also to be the God-mother. Her likeness to his wife was, interesting.
"So, Kazekage,"she said to Gaara."When will you newest member be coming out? Do you know what your having?"
Eyes fall on the man, who realized it and places the cookie he was about to eat down."Soon. And May and would prefer not to know the gender."
"I see."she thinks about it, the smiles at him."I'm assuming she's here? Right?"
He nods his head conforming she was right."She's resting though right now. She can't be on her feet very long when it becomes closer to her due date."
"I hope she'll be okay."Chojoro expresses, a worried look comes to his face."She's being more cautious right?"
Gaara looks to the Mizakage, who since day one when he meet his wife, years ago. He had a rather close relationship with her, nothing like his own with his wife, which at first he assumed. To find out the two of them where just really good friends. And Chojoro treasured her as a friend, acting more like a cousin than anything. Which led to him often worry over her.
"Everything has been put in place to ensure, things much more smoother."Gaara assures him."She does send her regards that she couldn't be here to see all of you."
Darui holds up a hand."No need. She's got to rest. She does a great deal anyway. A mother. Working woman too. Pregnant."He whistles."When is she going to drop the next beat anyway?"He chuckles.
"She took time off from that."Gaara tells him."In her condition, its best she rest."
"Besides your unborn child,"Kurotsuchi takes leadership of the conversation."How are the other two? Hikari and Yoshi?"
"Yoshi, is in high spirits. Like his mother."Gaara smiles."Always running around, trying to help and explore."
"Does he go into Daddy's office and like to play, Kazekage?"Darui jokes, smirking. Taking a bit of a brownie.
"..."Gaara's silence and tired smiling told them their answer.
The others couldn't help but share a laugh."What about Hikari?"Chojoro inquires about his step-daughter."How is she doing?"
Gaara's smile slightly drops. The others could see it in the way his eyes downcast. He gets ready to answer about his step-daughter, when the Seventh came in.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to make all of you wait."he apologizes to them.
All eyes turn towards the Hokage, Naruto Uzimaki. With his advisor Shikamaru Nara. Gaara's brother in-law and husband to his older sister Temari, and father to Shikadai his nephew.
"Better late, than never."Darui said. Gesturing for him to sit down. Naruto comes in to take his seat. When he noticed the treats in the center.
His eyes light up, a warm smiles comes to him. He reaches for one of the treats when Gaara stops him."Here."He takes out a small wrapped up bundle and hands it to Naruto.
Unsure what it was, Naruto unties it. Looking down he finds a few cookies shaped like heart with his name written on it. Making him laugh a bit, shaking his head."...May..."he thinks about her for a second, thanking her. He sets them down, though picks up one and breaks it. Looking at the others, it was time to get down to business."Alright. Let's begin."