Apparently, I suck. o.o

Erm, I never said she was gonna die, did she?

I decided a long time ago she wouldn't die, okay?

Soooorrryyy!! D888

She was dying, I didn't say she was gonna die. There's a difference.

After this is an epilogue, and then my story is done. -Nods- Plus, it's called a Cliffy 8D

BlackOnyx83: Anyways, I did think of Gaara's demon saving her, but then that wouldn't work, because he was trying to kill her throughout the story. xD And he only saved Gaara once, because he hated Kyuubi for doing that to him.

Silver-Heart377: I wouldn't have been able to kill her, anyway. xDD I think someone would have been mad. Someone said I suck.

Chapter 12: Living.

" My dear Sakura," A warm voice like honey greeted warmly, and my eyes opened, slowly adjusting to the bright light. Where I awoke was soft, light, warm, and yet cold. I looked around my surroundings, realizing I was on clouds specked with golden like sparkles. Trees were placed around, shining like brilliant gold. When I looked around for the source of voice, I realized the person was no where to be seen.

" Who are you? Where am I, exactly?"

" Did you forget me, Sakura?" In stepped the girl I had once met before, smiling like heaven was on earth, her eyes glistening with warmth.

" Venus?" I said in disbelief, eyeing the women as she crouched down in front of me, tilting her head to the side like a cat." What are you doing here? Wait, before you answer that, where am I?"

She grinned, seating herself on the cloud, before saying," Dear Sakura, you're in the hearts of many, the mind of your child, the clouds in the sky; we are where peace resides, and where the warmth grows. We're any where you want to be, love." I felt the heat of the air course through me. Seeping passed my thin skin. " And I'm here, because I'm to tell you, Sakura, that Ai will live a long, and healthy life - just like Gaara." She paused, watching the emotion flicker across my face, and finally she added," Just like you."

" B-But, I thought I died." Sakura stated, her heart leaping, pounding in her chest with hope." Isn't this heaven?"

Venus let out a warm smile, saying," It is if you want it to be, Sakura. And you did die, love, you did. But just because someone you love is dead, doesn't mean you'll stop fighting for them. Gaara knew that, and apparently the doctors realized he wasn't going to give up on you. You did a selfless thing, Sakura, and someone up there, where the Gods resided, took pity on you. They were trying to save you, Sakura, and just as they were about to admit you dead, you were breathing again." She smiled softly, watching confusion spread across her face.

" So, what's wrong with me now?"

" You're sleeping, Sakura. You can wake up any time you want."

" Sakura."

My head lifted up instantly, hearing the smooth voice of someone I loved calling to me. I glanced at Venus, my voice cracking as I said," How?"

" You'll just have to want it. Do you want to wake up to see Gaara, love?"

" Yes," I said, tears filling her eyes.

" And Ai?"

I nodded weakly, and without warning, Venus leaned forward and brushed her lips against my forehead, before whispering," You've done well."

And as I thought of Gaara, and Ai, my heart began to accelerate, and once I opened my eyes again, thinking I was to see Venus, but there was nothing. A bright pink wall made me flinched involuntarily, the sounds of machine making my eyes roll off to the side, and glare at the beeping box. Suddenly, voices hit my ears, making me jump slightly, feeling the warm hand of another grasp mine tightly, suddenly. My eyes snapped to the side, catching a glimpse of a pale hand, and I let my hands look up toward the person's face.

" Gaara . . . ?" I whispered. A sigh of utter relief broke out from him, and he leaned down to capture my lips, pulling me into a kiss that sent the machines beside me going crazy. His lips released mine, breathing out. I eyed him, before - I know I must be crazy for this - I started crying.

" I'm sorry! So sorry!" I repeated. I couldn't help but let the tears pour down my face, sobbing uncontrollably - almost hysterically.

" Calm yourself, Sakura." Gaara said softly, trying to sooth me as he stroked my hair. His voice was hoarse, as if he hadn't spoke in a while, and, as I let the sobs die off, he leaned down, and kissed my forehead." I'm so sorry, Gaara, really."

He smirked down at me, before stroking my hair once more. As I smiled up at him, trying to ignoring the weak feeling in my body, I heard a cry of a baby catch my attention, and I turned toward Naruto, holding a little bundle of pink blankets in his tan arms.

" Is that . . . Ai?" Naruto nodded, and he stood up, carrying the baby over toward me. She was still crying, and crying, and finally, when Naruto gave Ai to me, letting me cradle her gently, the baby stopped crying, and stared at me with inquisitive beautiful, bright teal eyes. Hair that looked like pinkish, red snow hair framed the girl's pale, baby-round face.

" Hello, love." I smiled, watching as a small warm grin broke out across the girl's face, her eyes lighting up. Her small hands reached out, squeezing the air, a soft giggle erupted passed the girl's pale pink lips. I leaned my face down so that the girl could grip my hair, pulling lightly, and I gave her a small laugh.

I looked up, spotting Gaara staring down at both of us, his eyes lighting up with warmth that I've never seen in his eyes before.

" I guess we both lied."

And as he stared at me in confusion, I bursted out laughing, laughing even more when Ai joined in, her soft giggled erupting from her lips.

At least he was happy.

-O.o

I got to go home after the doctors checked me over, and as we walked back to the house, I noticed how Gaara stayed close by me, brushing his shoulder against mine a few times. We laid the baby in her cribs, pulling a red wool blanket around her, tucking it tight. She curled up like a cat, sticking her thumb into her mouth as she sucked on it till she fell asleep.

As Gaara lead me back into the room, and shut the door, he crushed me to his chest, hugging me as tight as possible, keeping me against him. His body was so tense, and shuttering like he was freezing." What's wrong?"

" They all blamed it on me," He whispered, his grip on me tightening." They all blamed me for my mother's death. Then you were dying - just like here. I thought they would blame me again, Sakura . . . " He whispered, and I let my eyes widened. Sure, he talked about things of his past, but never before has he talked of his mother.

" I couldn't let you die," Gaara announced, his arms shaking as if he touched me for the first time. I smiled, pulling away, placing my hands on his cheeks." Gaara, no one could blame you. And if they did, they shouldn't. They're just ass holes, alright?"

He nodded, and before I could stop myself, I kissed him, furiously, leaning forward until we fell down onto the bed. Of course, that wasn't my intention.

I told you everything comes unexpectedly.