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Aria had been there for a couple of weeks when she heard about some strange men looking for a pregnant girl she decides to carefully check it out as Aria peaks around the corner of a building she can see Shikamaru Nara. She smiles, and casually walks up to him. Aria asks quietly, "Shikamaru is that you ?"

Shikamaru rubs his eyes, and whispers back, "Aria is that you?" Aria replies, "Yes, Shikamaru it's me where's the rest of the rescue party?" Shikamaru smirks, and says, "Good cover girl I can hardly recognize you."

He whistles to the others, and everyone arrives very quickly. Aria looks shocked, and asks, "Dad, Kakashi what are you two doing here!"

Kakashi responds, "The Hokage thought it would be best considering Orochimaru is after you." Jiraiya adds, "Yes, now let's get going before we attract too much attention."

Asuma says, "I agree I'll carry Aria first well move faster if she doesn't walk." Shikamaru adds, "It's a drag but I agree with Asuma, Aria should be carried otherwise she'll slow us down."

Aria argues, "Hey I'm not that slow Shikamaru." Jiraiya glares at her, and says, "It's best you listen for once Daughter."

Kakashi says concerned, "Aria please all that running won't be good for the baby so let Asuma carry you." Aria sighs saying, "Fine you boys win."

Asuma picks her up bridal style and carries Aria part of the way handing her off to her father who then takes over. Jiraiya asks, "How could you get yourself into so much trouble Aria?" She replies, "I guess I take after you, Dad."

After some time Jiraiya finally hands Aria off to Kakashi. He immediately tenses up a bit it had been a while since he's held her so close. Aria snuggles into him and sighs completely content in his arms. Aria notices that his jacket is open she can't help herself so Aria slides her hand inside his jacket, and gently touches his chest causing him to shiver. Kakashi whispers to her, "Please stop Aria you're not safe yet." Aria groans, and says, "Alright Kakashi I'll stop."

They finally make it to the hidden leaf village, and Kakashi reluctantly hands Aria off to a group of Anbu black ops that were sent to meet the team. She's quickly taken to the Hokage's office. Tsunade sighs saying, "Thank Heavens Aria you're home safe, and sound."

Aria smiles, and says, "It's good to be home." Tsunade then asks her, "Now who's the Father of that baby?"

Aria says ,"I'm sorry Lady Tsunade but I can't tell you that information." Tsunade yells at her, "What…why is that?"

Aria replies, "Lord Orochimaru said that he has spies here in the leaf village, and they would report anything I tell you to him."

Tsunade says angry, "Damn him alright Aria since I already know who the Father is I won't make you say it." Aria asks, "So what are you going to do to me?"

Tsunade responds, "Nothing Aria" she then calls Kakashi into the office, and says, "Kakashi to better protect Aria, and her unborn child I'm going to marry the two of you."

Kakashi responds confused, "She's too young to get married." Tsunade says, "I'm Hokage, and I can do what I feel is the best interest of the people in my village. I feel that this is what is best for her now. Do you wish to marry her?"

Kakashi responds, "Yes, but what about the village rules?"

Tsunade smirks and says, "This is extenuating circumstances so I can allow you two to marry but you must accept this child as your own are you willing to do that Kakashi?" He responds, "Yes, Lady Tsunade I am." Tsunade asks, "Aria do you have any objections to this?"

Aria replies, "No I don't Lady Tsunade." She says, "Good then I'll send you, and Kakashi along with a group of Anbu black ops to your new home."

Kakashi picks Aria up bridal style as Tsunade hands him the marriage license. Kakashi follows the black ops to their new home once there Kakashi takes Aria into the bedroom, and he kisses her passionately as he places his hand on her stomach. Kakashi whispers to her, "I guess I picked the right woman to be the Mother of my child." Aria smirks, and says, "You sure did Kakashi."