Unable to sleep, Yoshi awakes and climbs out of bed. Rubbing his eyes, walks his little legs out of his room. He stops at a door, opening it peering in whimpering. Not finding what he was looking for, his sister. Hikari wasn't in her room, in their family's vacation residence in Konoha. Giving to them by the previous Hokage. His blood grandfather, Kakashi. The place was very nice and spacious, enough for family. He had his own room, filled with toys, a bed, desk everything a room needed. His parents had their own too, as well his sister. Who wasn't in it now, she hardly if not rarely stayed here. Preferring to take residence at her father's family manor. The Hyuga. In the past though she would stay at least a couple of days or come by for dinner sometimes. Allowing him to spend time with her. How enjoyed and loved her presence. It always made everything so much better and fun.
He was always delighted to have her around. Going into her room to play or seek comfort when he became scared. His favorite being able to crawl into her bed and sleep. Always feeling secure and safe. She was so strong and brave in his eyes. The coolest if not that. The admiration and love he held for her was so much, it would explode every time he was in her presence. His older sister was just the best.
There was not a moment he didn't to spend with her. To him, she was just his older sister. He saw nothing else. No half, no nothing. Though aware of the fact she had a different father than himself and family. It didn't stop him from loving her, in fact he found it rather great. It meant, Hikari was happy. And that's all he wanted and cared about. Even if he would get upset when she would go and spend a couple of weeks with them. He knew it made her happy.
Now, now that didn't seem to be the case. Something wasn't right. His sister, didn't seem happy like he remembered. Looking into her empty room, rubbing his tired eyes. Grumbling and moaning tiredly. Calling for his sister. Wishing for her presence after the little nightmare he had. Walking over to her empty bed, wishing for her presence. He begins to cry. With no on here to comfort him. His mother was still in the hospital. Sniffling, tears begin to form. Wanting some sort of comfort from his horrible dream. His cries begin to become louder and louder.
Cranky and sad, huffing and puffing out his cheeks. His cries get someone's attention,awaking them from their own sleep. Come into the room scoop up the whining child and do their best to comfort him. Knowing well they weren't his mother, who could do it ease nor his sister, they had to do the best they could. Taking him back to their room and set them down on the bed.
Yoshi hadn't stopped yet, that is until he given something. A little plushie of the One-Tail. His favorite little toy. Did the boy slowly start to stop his crying. Through his teary tired green eyes, he finds his father. Calmly tending to him, tucking him in. Squeezing his toy for comfort tightly. Whimpering.
"...I want,"he cries.
Gaara sighs tired and tells his son."You're mother has to remain in the hosp-"
"No."Yoshi shakes his head."I want Hikari. I wan't Kar-Kar."
The mention of her name, Gaara stops for a second. Thinking of her, seeing how much his son wanted her and missed her. After what happened in the village and Hokage's office, she wasn't here. She wasn't with them. With the family. Well at least not this family. She nearly broke Naruto's office, unleashing an anger no fury that didn't just surprise himself, but the others. The power from her was strong and deadly. Shattering the Hokage's desk, like an enraged animal she would have done more damaged if not for Naruto and Shikamaru's quick thinking, along with Kankuro's. All Gaara could do was watch in shock, as they restrained her. He didn't really know what to say. All he knew was there was deep rooted dark anger and pain. That transformed into cold hate. One he knew all too well. Where it was coming from, he didn't know. How it managed to seep itself into her. He went through his mind over and over again, he was sure that May and himself gave her all the love she needed. Making sure her life was wonderful and great. Better than their own. There was nothing they would not provide her with. Allowing her to go and see her father's family here in Konoha. Always welcoming her back with open arms. Encouraging her every step of the way.
This wasn't the little girl he knew and grew to love her as his own. The little girl who's hand he took and walked down the aisle with at his wedding. Shared a dance with. Laughter and smiles. Who seek him out for comfort and draw him pictures for his office. Or come in during his meetings with the council to sit in his lap,wanting to join him. Star gaze with, console her when she needed. But most importantly to him, she when took his hand so firmly, not wanting to let go. The way she looked at him seeking his strength and security, looking into his eyes with her golden-yellow ones like her mother's. Filled with fear and uncertainy, to find his green ones staring back promising he was right here and always would. The strong bond they had once shared. To now be broken and thrown out.
The eyes she had now, did not match the happy ones she had for him. They now where cold and hateful. No spiteful. He wasn't sure, nor was he sure where it came from. When all his eyes reflected was nothing but love and concern. Wanting to know and understand. Why she suddenly changed. Why her reasoning for looking at him in such a way. Why she held such eyes for her mother? Why her eyes looked so isolated and disconnected. Lonely.
When all he and wife wanted was her happiness. Especially his wife, he knew how much love she had for her Hikari. Everyone knew, they saw it whenever May talked about her, with love, pride and joy. From what he gathered before taking May's hand, from all the pictures and interactions years ago. She cherished Hikari. The first of her family, in this world. With everyone knew gone. May would give her own life to make her daughter happy. She would for all her children really. Gaara understood at first Hikari was just going through the phases she went through when Yoshi was born. This though was different, completely different.
If only Hikari could just tell them or him at least. So May could rest, the last thing she needed to hear was or know is the current state of her eldest. She already had enough to deal with and handle. He didn't want her disturbed, knowing how she would get should she find out. Especially when it came to those she cared for. What she would do, what she did do. Still haunted him and no doubt the others still from what they saw in her memories. What she endured for each soul in this world. To prevent any harm from coming to them. It sicken and sadden everyone. But, that was just how she was and still was to some extent. It was no wonder his wife had become important to them and him the most. He would all in his power to keep her out of harms way or take any worry she might have or burden and take care of it himself.
With Hikari, this was one of them. Naruto and the others all agreed to keep this between themselves. On Hikari's behavior and the other issue.
Looking at his son, who had now fallen back to sleep with a few tear stains upon his cheek and a tear droplets in the corner of his eyes. Curled up tightly with his plushie. Reminded the Kazekage of his younger self a bit. He knew his son was confused and concerned about his older sister. Wondering where she was and what was wrong. Despite her behavior, he still loved her and longed for her presence. Just wanting to be with her and make her happy. His smile was always brightest with her around. Spirits too. Now it was not.
Pulling the covers up more covering him, wiping away his tears, kissing his son's head Gaara climbs into bed and sleeps.
Elsewhere, Sasuke had yet to find them. Seemingly losing their trail in a manner of speaking. Which wasn't good, not at all. After what he found out. Having send hawk to meet with Onyx. Relying the message, doing his best to keep it hidden and concealed. Should they find out. Even so, he had to hurry back at himself to prevent it from happening. He wouldn't let anything harm them again. The thought devastated and angered him. Naruto needed to get the information soon. Very soon, if they where still in the village.
"Thank you, brother."you said to Shikamaru, as he loaded your things on the train. Back to Sunagakure."Are you sure you don't want me to do anything?"
He huffs from what you said, turning to you with a bothersome smirk."Now what could you possible do? Holding two babies?"
Realizing he was trying to be sarcastic, made you smile."Yes. Of course you are right."Allowing him to finish loading up everything.
You where heading back to the village after well long rest and pregnancy. It was just you and the children. Gaara still needed to stay back just for a few more hours and would leave right after. Being a bit more healthier to travel and move you got approval from Shizune it was alright. Hearing about your release, those in the village came to help you right away. Ino of course came to help you dress, dark yellow halter maxi dress, slits on the side running up to the knees, with a white long sleeve scoop shirt. Black sandals, your hair styled in its fish tail braid. A simple casual, not your normal one but just something. Shikamaru came to help you with his family, along with Hinata and her family. Naruto came to see you off. Kakashi, Guy, Shizune, Choji and his, Kurai was rather sad to see you go. Telling you to spend her a message when you get there. Yoshi was playing with Himawari on the platform with Boruto chasing them and Yoshi trying to get Shikidai to join who refused. Sai was there with Inojin. Sakura was busy but Sadara came, she was rather sad to see you leave, nervously asking to hold one of the twins.
With the last bag loaded and Shikamaru making sure everything was ready along with Temari, who had insisted she accompany you. But you assured you would be fine, having Yoma with you and Shira as well Ko, when they arrived with Hikari. Whom everyone was waiting for. The train was going to leave in a just a few as you got settled in with the little ones. Checking the time, afraid your daughter might miss the train, she arrived just in time. With her teachers. Walking coldly by everyone, not even muttering a single word. Your eyes light up seeing her. You nearly jolted from your seat so excited to see her, having not seen her during your stay in the hospital. That you nearly forgot you still where recovering and your body was still healing. A sharp hard pain caused you almost fall over, but you pushed through you. Though it worried and scared the others. Throwing your arms around your daughter hugging her tightly .
"Hikari!"you cry happily, smiling."..."
Hearing you say her name, Yoshi jumps out of his seat and races to her."Kar-Kar!"He exclaims. Jumping with joy.
Coming to hug her, she didn't react from the love and affection. Which you noticed, but that didn't stop you from feeling joy upon seeing her. Giving her one more squeeze, you move back and smile warmly at her.
"I'm so happy, seeing you."you tell her."I've missed you."
Your words seem to have had an effect, but quickly was pushed aside. Crudely she moves herself away from you."..."And walks to her seat, not even saying any byes. The others could see worry and hurt in your eyes.
Gaara comes over to you, pulling you close."Are you sure?"he asked, rather weary.
Understanding his concerns, you nod your head."Yes."you smile."I am."Turning back to your daughter."..."
The train leaves, everyone waves bye to you and the children. Yoshi wildly waving bye screaming for Himawari. Waves went on till the train was out of sight.
About two hours or so passed once the train left, Naruto was in his office talking with Gaara. When suddenly someone comes bursting in nearly taking his door off. Almost startling the two men, they turn finding a Natsuki and Kaito. Heaving deeply.
Looking around Natsuki didn't see them. Catching her breath inhaling sharply and deeply. She gets ready to say something when another shinobi comes bursting panic and frantic. Terror in their eyes, falling to Naruto then look to Gaara. A terrible look in their eyes. That puzzled the two Kages until they saw words that shattered Gaara's world.
"Lord Kazekage...Lord Hokage..."they heavy, trying to formulate their words. As they came trembling out."T-T...The train to Sun-Sunagakure..."Their eyes drop with heavy grievance."Was attacked! Along route!"They blurt."A-And...I am afraid...Lo-Lord Kazekage...Your...Your children...The..The children..."