Chapter 2

"Gaara, Gaara! Hey sleeping beauty wake up its time to go." Kankuro said loudly shaking his little brother.

"Don't remember the last time I had to wake you up. Almost a shame thou you looked so peaceful sleeping for once." The older san nin stated.

Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, Gaara sat up. "Oh good morning Kankuro" Gaara said sleepily. What time is it?

"Time to go little brother." Kankuro said as he opened the blinds letting in the harsh sun of the village hidden in the sand.

"Yeah, yeah, just give me a few minutes to get ready Mr. Impatient." Gaara chuckled as he rose from his bed. Heading to the bathroom, to prepare for the trip.

"Ok but we want to leave soon, don't take to long. Tamari and I will be waiting by the gates. With that Kankuro headed out the door to leave his brother to his business.

Looking in the mirror Gaara just sighed, "god I hope he feels the same way about me."

Finishing his morning routine Gaara grabbed his backpack and headed to meet his siblings.

Upon leaving his room Gaara ran into his sensei and most trusted advisor, Baki.

As the two walked toward the gate of the village, Baki talked about the village business and happenings. Gaara tried his best to listen and take in what was said but his mind was else where. When they finally reached the gate, they found Kankuro and Tamari waiting.

All three siblings bid farewell to there sensei and were off for Konoha. Eager to see there lovers and hopefully soon to be lover.

*** In the hidden leaf village ****

"Granny, Granny!"

A loud knock echoed threw the Hokage's chambers.

"Enter my little chibi" Lady Tsunade bellowed.

"How are you today Naruto?" asked the fifth.

"Doing just fine, granny. I am so excited to see our friends from the sand village." replied Naruto.

"Yes I know, that is why I asked you to come here at this unholy hour." Tsunade said rubbing her temples. " God its to early for this shit." Naruto could tell she was not happy. But Naruto being Naruto had to push it. Smugly Naruto said "You should lay off the Sake then, old lady."

"Oh shut your trap Naruto."

"Yes, mam."

"Now for your mission, you will be the personal body guard for the Kazekage." The fifth told Naruto. "I would be honored." was Naruto's response. Although on the inside he had a strange feeling. The butterflies were about to pop out and dance, until he heard a knock at the door of the Hokage's chamber.

"Come" the fifth bellowed. When the door opened Naruto saw his long time friends walk in. "Sakura- Chan!" Naruto exclaimed. "Good morning Naruto." The only thing that came out of the other leaf nin that entered with Sakura was "hey" If you couldn't guess, it was indeed Shikamaru.

"Thank you for coming so early you two." The fifth eager to finish this business.

"Now for your assignments. As you know the three siblings from the sand village will be visiting today. Naruto has been assigned to Gaara. Lets see…… should I assign Tamari to Shikamaru or Sakura?" Tsunade was playing with her apprentice and Shikamaru.

"I guess I'll pair girls with girls and boys with boys." A small sigh of relief escaped the two young shinobi. Now they will need to stay with you at all times, keep them from harm and be there guide around the village. Now Naruto you will have the hardest job out of everyone. Gaara is a target, like anyone of us kage's. So extra care is necessary. Do you understand me you three?"

"Yes mam." they all responded in unison.

"Is Gaara gonna stay at my house, Granny?" At this Lady Tsunade laughed. "No Naruto, your house is not fit for the Kazekage. The both of you will be staying at the resort."

"What's wrong with my house?" Naruto asked in a huff. The occupants of the room just busted out into laughter. The fifth recovering first cleared her throat. "This is Gaara's vacation, so he wants the best we can give him." Naruto just huffed and turned his head to the side with a sour look on his face.

"Ok then, we are done here. Go so I can sleep before Shizune shows up." The fifth excused the ninja. "Do your absolute best chibi!" was the last thing Tsunade said as she laid her head down on her desk. Naruto's response was simple and mean. "you need more beauty sleep Granny." Naruto always liked the way they teased each other.

Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura turned to leave, as they were walking out Shizune opened the door holding Tonton. "Good morning everyone!" Off in the corner the three young ninja heard a groan. Wanting to get out of the room fast, they knew Lady Tsunade would be in a foul mood. "I forgot to tell you, the Suna siblings will arrive at 3pm. Make sure your at the gate to meet them. Now get out of here so I can be tortured."

"Hai mam." they replied in unison.

The three were smiling and giggling as the left the mansion. There friends and lovers were coming soon they were in a wonderful mood. Saying there goodbyes, they all went there separate ways.

Sakura headed to Ino's flower shop to get something sweet smelling for her girlfriend. Sakura wanted everything perfect for Tamari. As she left the flower shop calling Ino a pig, Sakura headed for her apartment. Arranging the flowers in a vase, and cleaning up her place again, Sakura was almost ready. The last thing she did was put clean silk sheets on the bed, and took a nice bath were she shaved everything.

Meanwhile with Shikamaru. All he did was head to his favorite spot to watch clouds and nap. Shikamaru knew it was going to be a long night. Drifting off to sleep in the grass his thoughts were of being Kankuro's uke. Pleasant dreams little uke ninja.

Off in another area of Konoha Naruto was packing his bag and covering his belongings with dust cloths. While doing so he saw the old picture of team 7. "Fucking Saskue I hope revenge was worth it." Looking at the picture beside the team 7 one it was of his two adopted fathers, Kakashi and Iruka. "I better pay them a visit before I start my mission. Iruka would be mad if I didn't." Grabbing his pack and turning off the lights, Naruto left.

"Ramen sounds good for lunch." Naruto thought out loud. I will have some ramen then go visit my fathers.

Walking into the ramen shop Naruto sat down and ordered his favorite miso pork ramen with extra pork. Thanking the shop keeper, Naruto left for the home of his fathers.