Whisked away quickly to the Operating Room, your condition seemingly fading. The main concern right now, was the baby. And all Gaara could do was pace back and fourth impatiently, while his wife and a team of doctors began the necessary procedures to save both his wife and child. From her condition he last saw, she wasn't doing well. Using up her last bit of strength to heal her daughter. She was so reckless. He tells himself upset at her. Not fully upset at his wife, just her choice. He knew she would do anything to save her children, pretty much anyone really. That was the person has been since day one. Risking it all, even her own life. To ensure others safety and happiness. Though when it came to her children and family it was more.
Her pregnacies in the past have never been great. With Hikari and with Yoshi. This time, it was suppose to be different. It seem different. She wasn't showing of her normal side-effects. She didn't tire so easily. Nor needed bed rest. She was rather vibrant and merry. Able to do some minimal tasks. She even herself claimed she was doing fine, still though, the use of her abilities was something she could not do. At least not too much. He knew his son was hurt from the accident at the Hyuga Manor. And like any father, he feared the worst for his son. Yoshi being his first born, any thought of damage coming to him was a thought Gaara would not want to come to pass. But it did. His child injured. He had faith in the Medic-nins, it was just the weaving fear of losing him. He was born rather fragile and small. Which explained his small stature for someone his age. Despite Gaara worrying over his son, who had such a adventures spirit, a part he took after his mother, the boy didn't seem to care.
Have raced through the village to reach his son, so many fears flooded his mind. He blamed himself on letting this happen. He should have been more aware and watched out for his son. Luckily his was healed by his wife. Despite the protest of others. She healed him like new. Yoshi wasn't the only one he worried about, Hikari as well. Knowing she was injured too, brought pain to his heart. Should anything happen to her, he couldn't bear his wife's reaction. She would be devastated. Hikari her first child and family by blood. The girl was so precious to his wife, she had no idea. And the length his wife went to heal her, knowing the outcome provide it.
The stress and anxiety of waiting was taking a toll on everyone. Behind the doors, hung in May's life. Without Tsunade in the village there really wasn't much anyone could do. The women was the only one who could keep May in the land of the living and keep the baby's health. Though Shizune, Sakura and Ino who had returned from her mission a few hours ago rushed right over when she heard what happened, all three of the of them students of the Fifth. Gave everyone waiting, a sense of hope. Still, having Tsunade would set all of them at ease.
All Kankuro and everyone could do was watch Gaara pace back and fourth frustrated. It was clearly written on his face he was on edge. His eyes sifting back and fourth looking down the long hall to the double doors where his wife was. The large sign above the top on and glowing. Informing others a surgery was being preformed. The light hadn't turned off for the last few hours. No one had come out of the room. The head doctor over it all, Shizune. She somewhat knew his wife's biology and physiology. Everyone kept their fingers crossed for the best. Yoshi sat with Yoma, clinging to his attendant. Scared and worried about the tension he felt in the room. Mostly from his father, never had seen his father look and feel so angry and worried. The darken expression upon Gaara's face scared his son, that he began to cry. Yoma quickly comforts him, Himawari sitting with her mother and Boruto notices. She points and informs her mother, who looks to the little boy. Her heart goes out to him, getting up she goes over to him with her daughter to comfort and ease him. Temari noticed her nephew state. She felt for the little one, sitting next to her son. Who had fallen asleep, though not to be rude, he was just tired and rather board. Turning her attention to Gaara. She knew well he was scared inside. Scared of what the outcome could or might be. So many times his wife has been at death's door. Even before they married, Temari remembered in great detail. The images popping up in mind, of all the times May laid before her and others being tempted by Death to accept their offer of a eternal afterlife.
Why was Death so attracted to her? What made Death want to take her so badly? Temari could never quite figure that out. Luckily May would always come back, it was just out of luck really. Because any normal person would die. She seem to just be lucky, but Temari wondered often how long that luck would run out. Observing and looking at everyone here sitting out in the room awaiting. Family, friends even the Kages, except for Naruto who was summoned. Hikari was still in her room, Ko went back to see to her. Even Kakashi and Guy came. Her mother in-law Yoshino was by Yoshi with Hinata trying to comfort the boy. Looking to her husband who stood calm, but inside she knew he was uneasy and tense about all of this. Running through his mind no doubt the weight of losing May. The grievance in his eyes, he masked from others. Normally he would take out a cigarette but he didn't. Not because he couldn't, because he was in a hospital. He knew it wouldn't do anything to calm his nerves. Shikamaru had been trying to get some form of information on what was happening. If anyone could go in there to see what the status was.
He needed to know. He had to know, his mind would be able to figure out something. Temari knew Shikamaru cared deeply for May. She was always his top priority. He always felt he needs to protect her, which amplified greatly after his father's passed away. Shikaku entrusting and passing the responsibility to watch over for her. Protect her. As a brother it was a his job, duty. Shikamaru took the responsibility as great importance. The bond between them was an interesting one. But a strong and loving one none the less. After the war and after she gave birth, Shikamaru was there. Always there to cover anything his sister seem to forget. He had his family, his wife and son. Those precious and dear to him, May was his light to his gloom. The flower to his swamp. Out of everyone, he was the most attentive to her needs than anyone. She remembered the day May and Gaara married, he was happy yet sad. He wouldn't have her around anymore, he couldn't watch out for her. She was growing up. But seeing that smile on her face, set him at ease. Shikamaru would do just about anything for her. She could see it. The idea of losing her, he didn't want that to happen. He would feel as if he had failed. Failed his father, but most importantly himself. Even if the baby was saved, everyone in the room knew May would prefer that than trying to save her own. They wanted both.
Temari cringes silently in anger at the thought that crossed her mind. She didn't want to lose May. Not just for her sake and everyone else's. But mainly for Gaara, May made him so happy. She figured it out years ago, though of course her brother wasn't aware of it. She could see the change in his mood. With May by his side, he smiled more than she had even known. May personified love for him. She remembered how his mood had changed when he left back to live in Konoha, and the two years they did not keep in touch. That was until the day they reunited with one another at Hinata's and Naruto's wedding. They where able to build their friendship again, which turned into something more that had been buried for so long. The two of them together smiled so much all the time. The two people she loves the most finally tied the knot, she was so happy. Gaara never looked so happy in all her life. Beaming with joy all the time. His village finally felt complete when May returned back. That empty feeling in his heart now filled. If their mother was alive and uncle, they would greatly approve. Even her father she had a feeling. Temari wanted this since the start. May and Gaara complemented one another so well. She was all smiles, bright and fully of life. Gaara, stoic, serious and collected. Yet both of them the kindest of hearts. They held one another as equals. The look either of them gave the other was always full of love. Though Gaara smiled more, there a certain smile he had only for his wife and she had for him. Neither of them afraid to display affection to the other one, it was very common to see them walking with their arms linked together or holding hands. May often kept Gaara on his toes, while Gaara keeping May stable. And when their first child born between the two, showed the physical form of their love for one another. Manifesting itself in their son. Who became and showed them both that despite their history of their lives, they've been truly blessed with such a wonderful miracle.
Gaara's love for his wife even transcended to Hikari. Though the girl not of his own blood, did not stop him from loving either. Temari recalling how Gaara Hikari use to be. Back when the girl smiled. His love for his family was above anything else, always providing them with whatever they need. His family, he had told Temari once, would have the life he never had. He make sure the family was full of love and laughter. He wanted to see them always smiling. That was the man Gaara has become. He was fiercely determine to be the best father and husband. On top of his Kazekage duties. She was proud of him. And he definitely was following through with all he said. He was still pacing back and forth, that she was starting to get tired. Opening her mouth, to shut it.
All eyes turn seeing the light over the door turn off. Gasp left a few, other held their breath. The suspense and anxiety was so thick. Everyone's heart to seem to stop, but none like Gaara's. His eyes stare at the double doors, awaiting for someone,anyone to come out. The light was off, why had they not come out yet. Though he remain calm, Gaara was starting to be impatient. That he decides to find out for himself and steps towards the doors, only to be halted by Kankuro.
"Calm down."he tells his brother, calmly. Gaara looks at him.
Being patient wasn't what he wanted to be right now. Not when his wife and child's life hung in the balance. Already in late evening, he wasn't sure really what the time was. Already tense as it was, Gaara tries to calm himself down, only for Boruto come running by him and stopping in front of the man. Looking at the doors worried, but more so scared.
It was against the rules to do what he was about to do. But he didn't care. Opening his mouth he hollers down the hall."AUNTIE MAY! AUNTIE MAY!"He screams on the top of his lungs."AUNTIE MAY! DON'T LEAVE! AUNTIE MAY!"He cries and rushes off to the doors before his mother could stop him. Ripping away from her, he hurries to the door.
Prompting Gaara to race after the boy, followed by Sakura's daughter. Temari gets and looks at her husband to do something. Shikamaru gets ready to hold the others back with Shadow Possession, stopping when the doors begin to open. Bourto leading the charge stops too. Before running into Sakura, who puts up a finger hushing all of them. Looking though directly at Bourto. Who clams up quickly, she could see his concern on his face. Him wanting to know. She could see it on everyone's face, as they approached. They waited impatiently and anxiously. The pressure of it all, was rather overwhelming. Her eyes lock with Gaara's, his eyes demanded she tell him. Begging her, seeing the stress and vulnerability. Her eyes sympathize with him. Trying to figure out the words to say to him. He could see it in her eyes, her trying to find the right words. Which of course he took as a bad sign.
Struck with grief and sorrow at the lost of either his wife of child. He shuts his eyes turning his head to the side, to conceal his sadden angry, balling up his fist tightly. He didn't want to mourn, he wanted to celebrate everything was well. But, the look Sakura had wasn't one to celebrate about. Like his father before him, he lost beloved, and now he...
"Sakura, did you get them?"Ino comes out, to find everyone with grim looks on. Which puzzled her."Why do you guys have long faces? Kazekage, don't you want to meet your newest addition? And see May?"
Hear what she said, surprised him. His head jolts back up looking directly at her. Ino smiles at him, gushing with excitement. Opening the door wider."M-My..."Gaara was just in shock. A beaming smile began to appear. Tears of joy slowly filling his eyes.
"Yep."Ino repeats herself."We had to do a emergency delivery. And well-Come on."She steps to the side."We moved her out of here about an hour ago. She resting right now. Just everyone please be careful in here. Normally we're not suppose to allow anyone in here. So let's be quick."she tells them. Turing around and walks to the other side of the room, that had double doors.
The others follow her. Sakura stood behind holding the door until the last person went through, Sadara waited for her mother. The two of them follow last hand in hand.
Seeing the smile on her mother's face, perked her daughter to ask."Mama, what is it?"
Sakura looks down at her daughter."A surprise."She winks at her daughter.
Up front Ino leads everyone out, down the hall. Each step seem to take forever. Bourto was eager to see May as everyone else. Pulling his mother with him. Yoshi and Himawari walking hand in hand. Squeezing. Gaara did his best not pass Ino. She could see how eager and excited he was. She wanted to so badly tell him, but held it in. So instead she informed everyone with Sakura's help as they approach May's room.
"We had to do an emergency delivery, like I said."she starts."May's vitals dropped sufficiently."
"Shizune had to supply her with back of blood."Sakura adds."Since her health was dropping, the only thing we could think was like Ino said, an emergency delivery. We had to give her a C-section. It took a bit longer than we thought."
"We managed to keep her stable."Ino makes a right."Her and your newest addition. Thankfully we had Tsunade's notes. After the surgery, we had stabilize her health. And well, let's just say this one was a bit more smoother. Anway,"she comes to a stop. Looking up at the room number. Turning around to everyone. Her hand on the knob she opens it slowly and quietly."Why don't you go see, Lord Kazekage."
Nervous, Gaara holds his breath opening the door a bit more. His eyes glance around the rather large quiet soft lite room. Feeling a cool breeze from the slightly open window, his heart began to race like a beating drum, ready to jump out his chest. Each step he took was rather light. His eyes find his wife there across the room in the center. Resting. Her long hair down and lose, not in its fishtail braid. Dressed in a white hospital gown, with a robe no doubt from Ino. She never liked May looking terrible. As Ino put it, it was her sisterly duty. He noticed her attention away from him, looking at something else on the left side of her bed. Blocking out even the slightest noise, he was sure he heard her humming. Soft and tired. Even as his wife laid there tired and weak from everything, she never looked more lovely. His heart filled with relief she was alive. Tears came, the thought of losing her. As a tear began to fall, his sensed his presence and turns to him. Smiling weakly at him.
"G-Gaara..."you say rather horse. Trying to move to greet him, he hurries over to you. Grabbing the hand you held out for him. He squeezes it, not too hard. Kissing your hand deeply. Then your forehead.
He was so happy. You could tell. A tired chuckle comes from you."G-Gaara..."you get his attention. Turning your head back to the left side of your bed."Look...Look, G-Gaara."
Having been so over come with happiness and joy seeing you. He remembered what Ino said, you had given birth. The nervousness came back, standing up looking in the direction you were, his eyes grow wide. Speechless. Tears slowly began to roll down. Life again blessing him. On your left in one of the hospital bassinet, wrapped up. So small. So fragile. So defenseless. Not one, but two small bundles of joy. Two more blessing in his life.
They had a mixture of his skin complexion and his wife's. Almost a hazel sort of tan like complexion. They took after his hair color, but their mother's texture. Looking closely, he could barely see their eyelids slightly open, one had his green eyes, while the other one had their mother's. They were so small, so very small. Walking over to them, looking at them sleeping it seems. Gently and softly using his finger, strokes their soft cheeks. When they let out the cutest coo. Sticking out their little tongue. More tears came down his eyes, with joy.
Chocked up with emotions. Gaara looks at you like the world."W-What did we have?"he whispers.
All you could was smile, your energy was starting to go. You needed to rest. Seeing this, Ino comes in and tells. While stroking your head tenderly."Two lovely girls."She whispers to him.
"Girls?!"Gaara looks at her in shock.
She nods her head, tucking you in carefully. You had fallen asleep."Yep. Two girls. Two lovely girls. Congratulations."
Pride filled Gaara. He now had three children with woman he loves so much. Nothing could bring him down. Inside he jump with joy. Casting his eyes back down to his two daughters, who slept just as peacefully as their mother. He places butterfly kisses on each of them. With one more stroke on their cheeks, leaves them and goes to his wife side. Ino moves over, he gets down to you holding your hand, looking at you so in love and thankful. In his mind, playing it over and over again. He wondered what it was that allowed him to be bless with someone so special. As you. Out of all the millions of others in his world, you choose him. Your heart held him. You, who opened his eyes to so many other things. You who cared for him beyond anything he knew. You who would always protect him, try to get him to laugh and enjoy life. Smile at him. Gave him a family, a home. Love beyond anything. When you looked into his eyes, you saw only him and nothing else.
He wondered how you could so much love for someone like himself? He never would have thought his life would give him someone like you. The flower that state so delicately on top a desert cactus. Adding beauty to something so rough and sharp. You his desert flower, blooming more and more each day. Gave him more than he could asks for and more. He just had to be the luckiest man on Earth. Tearfully he kisses the back of your hand again. Then kisses you on your forehead. The others watch smiling.
"Thank you. May."he whispers to you. Stroking your head gently. He kisses you again this time on the cheek and nuzzles his nose softly in it."I love you. I love you so much."Ino smiles to herself. She looks back to the others locking eyes with Shikamaru who smiles back softly. Thanking her. She nods to him, turning back to you and Gaara, noticing a smile appear on you as you sleep. Turning towards Gaara's direction, and nuzzle closer to him. He gives you one more kiss on your forehead.
Which causes you to open your eyes just a bit and look directly at your husband. Smiling at him with the strength you had. He knew you wanted to cry, but couldn't. You weren't give that in life. Which was alright he cried the both of you."I l-love y-you...too."With that you close your eyes to rest.