A Second Chance

(Megumi)

I woke the next morning feeling the best I'd ever felt in my life. I turned my head to see Kakashi-kun nestled against my back sleeping soundly. I assumed he must still be exhausted from the night before. I couldn't help but smile as I thought back on that beautiful night. After making love we went to Narabi's house. I wasn't surprised that Uncle Jin and the New Sound Four were gathered there. They all seemed very happy to see me alive, especially Baffa, who was glaring daggers at Kakashi while asking me several times if I was all right. Kakashi pulled me closer to him as he gave Baffa a look daring him to come closer to me. The shinobi took the hint and kept his distance. Midori, who I think had a little sake buzz going, made a comment about how sexy Kakashi was and asked him what his name was. Rei inquired if my love was the one who hurt my neck and Midori commented that he could hurt her any time while slapping her own ass. I gave her an evil eye causing her to sober up and back into a corner.

After everyone settled down I explained the situation. Everyone was thrilled that the threat to my life had passed, but I got mixed reaction to the announcement of my pregnancy. While I continued to talk to the New Sound Four Kakashi pulled Uncle Jin and Narabi aside for a private conversation. I noticed him expose his Sharingan as he spoke. I knew he had used it when I saw the blank looks on their faces. Seconds later they both shook their heads as they came out of the temporary trance. Later I asked Kakashi what he had done to them. He told me that he simply made them forget seeing him without his mask. I explained to my family that I would be retuning to Konoha the following day. Everyone was upset until I explained that I would be coming back. I couldn't abandon my family, and from what I saw of the village I could tell I was needed.

I knew we would both want to travel in fresh clothing the next day, so I asked Kakashi to strip down as I did the same so I could wash our clothes. As I put up a clothesline in the room my love pondered aloud why he never fantasized about me doing the laundry in the nude before. I just shook my head and laughed as he emptied his vest of weapons. I noticed as we washed and hung up our clothes Kakashi looked like he was fighting to stay wake. It appeared the stress of past few weeks was catching up to him, so I suggested that he lie down. He fell asleep while I hung the rest of the laundry up to dry; however I could tell at least one part of him was still awake. I figured a good hand job would take care of that and give my sweet some very pleasant dreams. As I used my mouth to finish my self appointed task I felt a finger brush against my cheek. When I looked up I saw that Kakashi's eyes were open and he had quite an amused expression on his face. After making love for the third time that night, we stayed up a little longer to talk.

"Kakashi-kun, are you happy about the baby?"

"Of course I am. If it wasn't for your pregnancy we would both be dead."

"That's not what I meant. I want to know if...you're glad we're going to be parents." He kissed the tip of my nose as he tenderly rubbed my belly.

"I never really thought about having children before. And I just turned forty a week ago."

"That's not old."

"I didn't say I was old," he responded while giving my arm a little pinch. "I just didn't think I would become a father for the first time at this age. We'll be ok. We're both still young. At least my mother can stop complaining about me not giving her any grandchildren."

"Your mother...is still alive?"

"If you can call it that. After my father committed seppuku she snapped. She's been in an institution ever since." Kakashi suddenly got that far away look in his eyes so I didn't push the issue. "Megumi-chan, I think you'll make a wonderful mother...and a great wife."

"Kakashi-kun..." He hugged me closer to him.

"That's right. When we get back to Konoha we're getting married." I suddenly got a sinking feeling in my stomach.

"Kakashi...are you just saying that because I'm pregnant?"

"No. I'm saying it because I love you and I do believe you'll make a great wife. Of course if you think I'll be a total fuck-up as a husband..."

"Oh no! I don't think that at all! You'll make a great husband!"

"You sure?"

"Hai! Besides, if any other woman tries to marry my Kakashi-kun...I'll kick her ass!" He laughed as he hugged me to his chest while I hoped he realized I was serious. After that we decided to get some sleep. We knew we had to head back to Konoha as soon as possible so a hunter nin wouldn't be sent after the both of us.

(Kakashi)

By the following afternoon Megumi-chan and I were ready to depart from Oto. Megumi shared tearful good-byes with her friends and family. It was all right when she hugged her uncle, the women, and even the children good-bye. But when that guy Baffa tried to hug my Megumi that's where I drew the line. When I put myself between him and my love he took the hint and simply said good-bye to her.

Megumi offered to summon Kokoumori to cut our two-day trip down to a matter of hours. I thought that was an excellent idea, so we made out return journey to the Hidden Leaf Village on the back of The Great Bat. In mid-flight the giant bat struck up a conversation with Megumi.

"So, this is the man you were weeping over the entire trip to Oto. Kind of scrawny if you ask me. I can barely feel him on my back."

"Hey, I didn't come here to be insulted, I'm just along for the ride!" I protested. I could feel laughter rumble through her body as I contemplated kicking her in the side.

"My Kakashi is not scrawny. And besides, he's more than big enough in all the places that count," my future wife countered as she pulled my mask down to give me a kiss.

"And what places are those, Megumi-chan?"

"I'll show you later," she teased.

"Oh, thank Kami-sama for that! Cleaning your tears off my back was easy enough, but I think any other fluids would be more of a challenge to remove," the Great Bat grumbled. Megumi laughed, but I didn't think it was all that funny.

When we arrived in Konoha Kokoumori landed just outside the gates before departing in a cloud of mist. Megumi and I made a quick stop at our place so I could grab some cash. I hadn't bothered taking any with me before because I really didn't think I would be coming back. My love looked totally surprised when I took her to pick out her own engagement ring. Perhaps until that moment she didn't think I was serious about marrying her, but she knew now for sure. Once she chose her ring I had the honor of slipping it on her finger right there at the counter. It was a perfect fit.

"Well, my beautiful fiancé, I think it's about time I made my report to the Hokage."

I took Megumi by the hand and we headed to the Hokage's tower. The ANBU guards posted there looked stunned to see Megumi with me alive and well. Whenever one of our own gets listed in the Bingo Book word spreads fast. I didn't have time to explain the circumstances to the ANBU, some of which were both of our friends, so without a word we made our way to the Rokudaime's office. When we entered the room I saw a familiar figure leaning over Naruto's desk. I could only see him from the back but the gourd and the bright red hair was a dead giveaway. He seemed to be in a heated conversation with the Hokage. From what I could tell from his voice he was really pissed.

"I'm going to ask you one last time. Where is Megumi-chan?"

"Gaara-kun, I'm right here!" That's when both the Hokage and the Kazekage noticed us standing there. Both of them were speechless until Naruto broke the silence.

"What the hell is going on here?" Gaara was in front of Megumi in a flash stroking a thumb across her cheek.

"Megumi-chan, are you ok? What happened to your neck?" As Megumi assured him that she was all right that's when Gaara got an odd look on his face. He grabbed hold of her left hand to look at the ring, and then glared at me. "Hn, I see what's going on here. Congratulations...Kakashi." My fellow master then punched me hard in my right arm. It hurt like hell but I managed to keep my composure. We all turned our attention back to Naruto when he screamed at the top of his lungs.

"WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?"

That's when all four of us had a seat so I could give a basic explanation of what happened. By the end of the brief version Naruto was staring at both of us with his chin resting on the palm of his hand.

"You do know this means you failed your mission, right?" he said sounding very tired all of a sudden.

"Hai, Hokage-sama." Just as suddenly a smile lit up his whole face.

"But, since you brought her back I will give you partial payment! And Megumi-chan," he continued in a voice much gentler than before, "I'm glad you didn't have to die. It's good to have you back."

"Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hokage-sama!" came Megumi's tearful response. I knew those weren't tears of sadness, but of happiness and relief.

(Megumi)

Kakashi and I spent the rest of the day with Gaara. I apologized to him for making him worry. When he told me that I could have come to him for help I told him I knew that, which is why I didn't ask. He seemed to understand the reasons I gave him and expressed his forgiveness with a kiss.

"I just thought of something. I was going to stop by Tsubaki-sama's tonight to see if I could find out what happened to the two of you. How about we all stop by and surprise the shit outta them?"

Kakashi and I both thought that was a great idea. After sunset all three of us headed out. Even after all that time away I still remembered the safest path to Tsubaki-sama's house. Kakashi and I hid while Gaara knocked on the front door. Tsubaki answered the door looking kind of depressed.

"Kazekage-sama, I'm glad to see you could make it."

"I hope you don't mind that I brought a couple good friends of mine."

That was our cue to step out of hiding. When Tsubaki saw us she screamed, pushed Gaara out of the way, and hugged the two of us to her bosom. Moments later people came rushing out of the house. For the next few minutes all I could see was arms and faces...and was that a baby? I couldn't stop crying and laughing at all the loving attention I was getting. I was so happy to see all my dear friends. They were asking all kinds of questions and Suki even asked about the 'big ass rock' on my finger. They couldn't seem to fathom the idea of Kakashi and me being engaged. Perhaps it was because we were together for quite a few years and the word 'marriage' had never come up about us. After everyone calmed down Tsubaki shooed the others away as Kakashi, Gaara, and I snuck into the house. We found a nice, quiet private room down in the dungeon to talk amongst ourselves.

"You know, Megumi-chan, you owe me for last month," Gaara began.

"Ano...I realize that, Gaara-sama. How would you like me to make it up to you?" Gaara and Kakashi shared a look and my fiancé got an amused look on his face. It was kind of creepy how the two of them seemed to know what the other was thinking, but them being brothers in the life and both of them caring for me had helped them become close friends. Without a word Kakashi removed my blouse while Gaara removed my pants. Kakashi admonished Gaara to be gentle with me because I was pregnant. Gaara mumbled that I wasn't the first pregnant woman he had been with so he knew how to handle me. Up until that point I hadn't known Gaara could be so gentle. His hands are also softer than Kakashi's, and Gaara's hands felt so good as he glided them over my body. As Kakashi played with my breasts Gaara put his amazing tongue to good use down below. I just relaxed and enjoyed the touch of these two wonderful men. I already knew why Gaara was getting me so relaxed. The past couple months he had gained an appreciation for my back entrance. And I won't lie. I loved the feeling of it too. Kakashi added to the sensation by playing with my clit. I came so hard I couldn't even keep my eyes open. When I opened my eyes Gaara was smiling down at me and Kakashi was rubbing my belly. As we all took a shower together I was still basking in the afterglow as Kakashi washed my back while Gaara slowly pumped his fingers in and out of my still dripping wet pussy.

"So Kakashi, when's the wedding?" Gaara asked as I leaned back against my fiancé.

"We haven't decided yet, but I'm sure it'll be soon. You have any objection about being my best man?"

"Fine with me. It won't be the first time the bride was screwing the best man." My eyes flew open to stare at Gaara. Was he actually attempting to make a joke? With Gaara you could never really tell. I figured it wasn't that important as he leaned over to suck on my nipples. I smiled to myself realizing dealing with these two crazy doms could never be dull.