Gaara was sleeping restfully in his new large bed while Pein was out with the rest hunting (stealing) food for them to eat and getting new clothes for the newly pregnant Gaara. Pein was informed that Gaara was male but he was also female. The demon he had been cursed with is a female to replace his mother in protecting him. Much to Pein's demise Gaara refused to let go of the child (and Pein knew that things for him weren't going to be all that easy especially being a male but he respected his choice).
Pein was always watching his beloved rest making sure the child didn't hurt him but unfortunately (according to Pein) there were more and more bruises on his stomach. Pein was glad to be assured that there was a way and Gaara would be fine but he only wanted to know his love would survive not so much the child.
After a few hours Gaara woke and stretched smiling. He was so excited and couldn't wait to tell Pein it was time to be alone in a cave to have the child. Pein would be so relieved that the nightmare would be over but Pein was no where to be seen which worried him a little. Pein was always there when he woke to hear of his strange dreams and really wanted to let Pein know he was leaving for the labor area now.
"Must be he is hunting...but its never taken this long before," Gaara said to the empty room scared.
We can't wait this time my dear. The friendly demon voice told him and he knew it was true. The house was too small for her to have the child and he couldn't even let her out here either.
"But its not like him to not be here when I wake," he sighed getting up and sliding his robe on and headed out. No one was there not even Deidara who would replace Pein if there was no other choice. Gaara felt that lonily feeling creeping back up into his chest. "He wouldn't leave me to."
My dear they are only human. Remember this The voice tried to comfort him but it only reminded him of his past and he broke down crying hard slowly loosing his voice.
"He wouldn't betray me to. No, not Pein," he sobbed shaking his head.
You never really can tell with those humans you know. Since most are against you.
"He wouldn't have saved me just to leave like that," Gaara cried as Pein came in carrying arms full of clothes but instantly dropped them realizing his trip took longer than he had wanted it to. He watched the tears run down Gaara's face and realized it was time for Gaara to go to the cave they had found for the labor and he wasn't here to comfort his beloved.
"G-Gaara?" Pein whispered afraid to see who actually was in control.
"P-Pein!" Gaara instantly threw his arms around Pein's neck kissing him nearly knocking them over but Pein was prepared and caught Gaara in a hug around the waist kissing back.
But for once when Gaara went to be alone in the cave he didn't feel like he was alone but he felt like when it was over Pein was going to be waiting outside for them to be together just like he had been when he went in.
A few hours of anxious pacing led to Gaara coming out a little tired looking but walking fine holding a bundle of ripped robe pieces. Pein was waiting with blankets like he had promised. Gaara smiled relieved to see him there.
