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Some Hours Later…
Saya walked through the doors to the tower in the late afternoon just as Ryuzaki came running out.
"Mother, you're home just in time to eat dinner with us!" he smiled and Saya looked up to see Gaara walking out of the tower.
He looked a little weary but stable and smiled faintly seeing his wife. Saya returned the smile and nodded to her son who looked happy that his parents would finally be sharing a meal together with him. They walked to a small shop and sat down. After they had ordered they began to eat quietly. Ryuzaki was enjoying his food and ate it quickly. Saya had to slow him down at times or he'd get sick. Gaara smirked at his son. He needed to stop his visits with Jiro. His son was becoming corrupted. The thought made him smile softly. Saya caught it.
"Find something amusing?" she asked smiling.
He shook his head slowly and resumed eating. After they were finished Ryuzaki wanted dessert. So while he was eating Saya took the time to have a small chat with her husband.
"I'm sorry for earlier. I was out of line. It's not my business and if you have it handled then I will not interfere," she said lowly so Ryuzaki didn't hear.
Ryuzaki couldn't hear anything. He was enjoying his dessert too much. Gaara stared at her thoughtfully.
"Do not apologize. You have every right to be concerned. I should have told you…but the matter will be cleared up soon," he said softly.
Saya furrowed her eyebrows.
"You caught the spy?" she whispered and Gaara shook his head.
"No, but I know what village he's from…" he said calmly.
Saya's eyes widened slightly.
"What village is he from?" she asked quickly.
"The Rock Village. So tomorrow, after speaking with the two Sand shinobi, I am going to meet with the Tsuchikage to discuss the matter…and end it," he finished sipping his tea.
Saya stared at him. She knew he wouldn't let her go with him. She heard of the Rock Village. It was a dangerous place to be and he would never say yes. She sighed in defeat and then looked at him. He eyed her quietly waiting for her to speak.
"Who's going with you?" she settled on at least knowing who he'd be with.
Gaara was hesitant before answering. She wasn't going to like his answer.
"I'm not taking anyone with me…" he said almost inaudibly.
Saya became angry.
"Well why the hell not?!" she seethed angrily.
Ryuzaki looked up from his dessert noticing the change in mood. Gaara's eyes shifted to his son then back to Saya quickly.
"It is only a meeting. I don't need anyone with me and he wouldn't dare attack because he knows that if he does the village treaty will be broken and war will break out against him. He's old, not stupid…" he said calmly watching his wife become angrier.
"Take someone with you…" she said furiously.
He stared at her calmly.
"No…I will be going to Rock Village alone. I need everyone here in case a problem arises…" he said trying to make her understand that the spy here will take chances if he's away.
Saya growled under her breath.
"You're being foolish…" she murmured and Gaara was taken back by her statement.
She had never acted like this before.
"Excuse me?" he asked his tone changed somewhat.
Ryuzaki knew this was going to be bad. His mom had been angry at his dad before but she never challenged him…and in public. He suddenly wished he was with the twins or Jiro...anywhere but here at this moment. Saya kept her angry demeanor.
"You heard me I called you foolish!" she yelled and stood up.
Ryuzaki covered his eyes and wished that he and his dessert were somewhere else. Gaara was shocked and quickly stood as well keeping his face void of emotion. He was pissed on the inside though.
"What is going on with you? You're being childish…" he said calmly.
She huffed angrily.
"Why must you be so stubborn?! Take someone with you!" she yelled at him and the store owner was becoming nervous that his store was going to be destroyed.
He wouldn't interfere though. This was the Kazekage and his wife. Not two people he wanted to start conflict with. Gaara looked at his son and Ryuzaki stared at them both wide eyed. He looked back at his wife and tried to remain calm.
"I said no…" he said before turning around and exiting the shop.
Saya growled and Ryuzaki followed as she followed him outside only to find him gone. She growled lowly and walked towards the tower with her son. After putting him to bed she went to their room. He wasn't there either. She lied down and soon fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Gaara stared up at the sky for awhile trying to cool down. He watched the stars and then lowered his head to look at his village. It was usually so loud at night but tonight was different. It was extremely quiet. He pulled his knees closer to his chest and rested his chin on them. Why was she acting like that? He rubbed his temples. Because she loves you, you idiot. He was getting a headache. He had been up all night doing paperwork and having meetings. He wouldn't sleep tonight either and probably not tomorrow night. He didn't trust himself to sleep in Rock Village. He would be up for awhile and he was used to it. It was just that his body would become drained a little faster then it should because of the Shukaku extraction many years ago. He sighed softly enjoying the cool air hitting his face. Should he take someone with him? Would it make a difference? He shook his head to rid his thoughts. It would make no difference. Tomorrow morning he would leave for Rock Village and find out who the spy is.
The Next Day…
Saya woke up to an empty bed. She sat up and looked around slowly. He didn't come to bed last night so where was he? She climbed out of bed throwing on some clothes and walking quickly downstairs. Kankuro was sipping some tea, Temari had just bitten into some toast and Shikamaru had just sat down when Saya walked in.
"Hey Sai-chan, have a seat and come eat," Kankuro said smiling at her softly.
Saya smiled slightly and then looked around.
"Where's Gaara?" she asked softly.
Everyone became quiet and looked down. Shikamaru sighed and became brave.
"He left to the Rock Village earlier this morning…" he said lowly.
Saya's eyes widened.
"He what?!" she yelled and headed out quickly.
Kankuro whined and put his tea down and ran after her.
"Sai-chan, wait up!" he yelled chasing after her.
He caught up with her just outside the tower and she turned around.
"He doesn't want anyone following him…" Kankuro said softly looking down.
Saya was pissed off.
"I told him not to go alone…" she seethed.
Kankuro flinched slightly.
"He didn't go alone. He took two shinobi with him," Kankuro said thoughtfully.
Saya's eyes widened and she looked down.
"He took shinobi with him?" she asked in a whisper.
Kankuro nodded.
"He was reluctant but…he said he had too…" he smirked and Saya smiled slightly.
"Why did he leave so early…did he talk with the two ANBU?" she asked nicely.
Kankuro sighed.
"No they were sleeping and he didn't bother waking them. He left early because he doesn't want to stay the night there. He wants to get there early and get out before dark…" he said seriously.
Saya nodded and they returned inside.
Meanwhile, Gaara was close to the Rock Village. The small group had moved fast and was following him steadily. A few hours later Gaara skidded to a halt at the gates of the Rock Village.
"You two go back. From here your company is no longer needed…" Gaara said softly and the two shinobi reluctantly took off.
Gaara walked through the gates calmly and was greeted by the Tsuchikage himself. The two Kages stopped, keeping their distance from each other.
"Gaara-sama…how nice to see you again…" he said, his tone clearly dripping with sarcasm.
Gaara smirked.
"Saiganki-sama, the pleasure is mine…" he said, his tone the exact same way.
Saiganki turned and beckoned the Kazekage to follow him. Gaara was on guard. He looked around slowly seeing the shinobi glaring at him hatefully. He kept his eyes on the Tsuchikage. Saiganki smiled and they both went into the Tsuchikage's tower and up to his office.
"Please sit down…" he offered.
Gaara remained standing.
"I think I'll stand thank you," he said calmly.
The Tsuchikage smirked and sat down at his desk.
"Alright, please tell me why you have come to visit me then…" he said grinning.
Gaara's face kept its composure.
"There is a spy in my village. I believe he is from this village. I want answers…" he said still remaining calm.
He was getting tired of the smirking Tsuchikage. Saiganki chuckled.
"What makes you think I sent a spy?" he asked softy.
Gaara sighed quietly.
"You have the most to gain from a spy," he said quietly.
Saiganki grinned.
"Those two Konoha ninja are in Suna…do you ever wonder that they might be the spies? Maybe that was their plan all along…to trick you into trust and then spy for Konoha…" he said smirking slightly.
Gaara furrowed his eyes faltering on his composure faintly.
"Do not talk about things you do not understand…" he said, his tone taking on a deadlier tone.
Saiganki smirked and huffed lightly.
"Things I do not understand? Are you talking about…love? I understand love Kazekage-sama…it never lasts…love is pure but the world taints it with its misery and pain…until it dies" he said making eye contact with the Kazekage.
The Kazekage felt a cold chill run down his spine.
"Can we stay on topic here?" he said aggravated.
The Tsuchikage smirked.
"Have I hit a nerve Kazekage-sama?" he asked grinning.
Gaara looked away.
"My personal life is of no concern to you…" he said trying to contain himself as old tendencies crept into his head.
Saiganki chuckled.
"Oh Gaara-sama…you should have seen it coming…she's too good to fall in love with you just for you being you. She has her underlying reasons for choosing to be close to you…for you to have her in your bed…to lie next to you every night…to have your child…don't you think that's a little too perfect…especially with how you…used to be? And Nara, Shikamaru being with your sister…she probably tells him everything…and anything…" he said seriously hiding his smirk.
Gaara was trembling slightly. His rage was building and he wanted to kill the Kage before him.
"What's wrong Gaara-sama? Are you thinking about your wife and the weapon she used against you? Or maybe you're thinking about your brother-in-law and the weapon he used against your sister? Love is their weapon and they used it expertly. What will you do to her when you go home? Are you going to—" he was interrupted when the Kazekage walked towards him.
The Tsuchikage stood up quickly and the two Kages came face to face.
"I came here for answers about the spy…" he seethed almost losing his demeanor.
The Tsuchikage smiled.
"I already told you who the spy is…and where she is…" he said looking outside and seeing that it was dark.
"She's probably in your bed right now…and she's your wife…" he said grinning, almost begging the Kazekage to try something.
Gaara wanted to kill him. He wanted to watch the Kage's blood run down his sand, but he held back.
"It was pointless coming here…" Gaara said turning around and walking to the door.
Saiganki stopped him in his tracks with a simple question.
"Kazekage-sama…what makes you think the spy is a he?" he asked and Gaara stopped not turning around, his eyes wide.
He had assumed it was a male but is the Tsuchikage saying it's a female? Gaara hesitated and then continued to walk off and out of the tower. He didn't have answers and all he had left with was a bigger headache then the one before. He was tired and hadn't slept for three days straight. He was also thinking about his wife…they did not leave each other on good terms. He rubbed his head and walked to the gate.
It was only when he saw the gate in view that he realized he was being followed. He kept walking pretending like he didn't notice. When the timing was right his sand wrapped around the figure and pulled him into view.
"Why are you following me?" he said, his voice cold and deadly.
His eyes widened when he realized it was a small girl. She was no more then Hisa's age. He let her go onto the floor and she looked up at him.
"I'm sorry to sneak up on you Kazekage-sama…but I couldn't help but overhear what you and the Tsuchikage-sama were talking about in the tower…about the spy…" she said and Gaara watched her intently.
"Go on…" he said softly and the young girl smiled.
"There is a spy in your village and I overheard the Tsuchikage talking. He says that the spy is going to get what 'he' needs to get you…" she said fumbling for her words.
Gaara nodded.
"Go home…" he said and she nodded and took off.
He exited the gates with at least the gender of the spy and now…where the spy came from…who 'she' was working for. He took off into the woods and back to Suna.
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