The Next Chapter is here! A couple more to go and then finished! Review as always!

Four Weeks Later…

Many of the Konoha ninja were in Suna for a meeting and Suna was bright with festivities. Many festivals ran throughout Suna for the Hokage and her ninja. Naruto was at a ramen shop while Rock Lee and Neji trained with Matsuri and Akin. Ryuzaki and Jiro were playing around in the smaller training grounds and Sakura was teaching them and the twins some jutsu.

Tsunade and Gaara were walking slowly throughout the village. It was a nice day and the Kages enjoyed the time they spent with each other. Saya was sitting with Shikamaru trying to beat the genius in Shogi. Her attempts were futile. She was becoming impatient with his slow thought-out movements. She knew defeat was inevitable so she tried to distract him.

Meanwhile, Gaara was hearing news that shocked him.

"Why would you do that Tsunade-sama? You're still capable of being Hokage. Why are you handing the position down to someone else?" he asked showing his disappointment in his face.

Tsunade chuckled.

"Believe it or not but I'm becoming quite old Gaara-sama. I cannot keep defending my village like this. They need someone stronger, someone more active," she said softly.

Gaara still protested. He really didn't want to go to the meetings without her. He also had grown to like her as a leader and a woman in general.

"I still do not agree with your decision Tsunade-sama…but if it's what you want I will stand by you," he said slowly.

Tsunade smiled knowing he would understand.

"Do you have a replacement in mind?" he asked and she smirked.

"I had one from a long time ago…but then he moved here to Suna…" she said smiling.

Gaara stopped walking.

"You were going to make Shikamaru the Sixth Hokage?" he asked in disbelief.

Tsunade smirked.

"He would defend Konoha with great tactics. He's lazy but all the great ones are…but he belongs here now…" she said softly.

Gaara shook his head.

"Don't say that. If you want him then talk to him. Don't let him living here decide his future. It would be as though we were asking him to choose between his family and his village. I don't want that," he said sternly.

Tsunade nodded.

"I understand and have already spoken with him. He declined kindly…" she said smirking.

Gaara nodded.

"Who else are you considering?" he asked politely.

Tsunade smiled wide.

"Uzumaki Naruto was my only other choice…" she said slowly and Gaara smiled faintly.

He would enjoy those meetings.

"I think he is a good choice…but what will happen to you once you resign?" he asked concerned.

Tsunade grinned.

"I'm going to join the council, duh!" she yelled and he smirked.

Now that would be fun. Tsunade on the council. He would enjoy his meetings from now on. He nodded slowly.

"When will you announce it?" he asked softly.

She shrugged.

"Not yet. I need some more time, but sooner rather then later. Maybe in a couple of months. I'm getting old but not that old!" she said and the two continued walking.

They walked past the park where Saya had just flipped over the shogi board and Shikamaru was laughing hysterically. Saya looked like she was about to punch his face in. Tsunade laughed as Saya formed chakra in her hand and Shikamaru ran away. Saya let the chakra die out and growled to herself about stupid shogi and lazy geniuses. She looked up to see the two Kages and smiled waving to them both.

Just as she went to pick up the shogi pieces Kat went flying by holding Kankuro's puppet and Kankuro was on her heels cursing at her. Saya was almost knocked down. She just got out of the way. She chuckled and turned to see Temari chasing after Shikamaru who seemed to be enjoying the fact that she couldn't catch him. Saya giggled and walked up to the two Kages. Tsunade nodded to her and she nodded in return.

"Tsunade-sama, it's so great to see you again. Will you be partaking in the festivities?" she asked kindly.

Tsunade grinned.

"Where there's sake…there's Tsunade!" she yelled throwing her fists in the air and running with Shizune to a stand.

Gaara and Saya chuckled softly and continued walking. They walked to the training grounds watching Lee and Neji train with Matsuri and Akin. They were getting their asses handed to them. Akin and Matsuri had grown so much. They were sand ANBU now. Saya looked at Gaara kindly.

"Gaara, there is something I have to tell you…but it might not be the right time. Was the news from Tsunade bad?" she asked softly.

Gaara furrowed his eyes.

"No not really…it could be but the way things are going now it will be beneficial in the end…" he said still eyeing her.

Saya smiled softly and took his hand in hers. Gaara was curious as to what she was going to tell him. She was acting weird.

"What is it Sai-chan?" he asked delicately.

Saya had a faint blush on her cheeks.

"Okay…" she took a deep breath and placed his hand gently on her stomach holding it there with her own.

"I-I'm pregnant…again," she said carefully.

Gaara's eyes widened and he looked down at her stomach and then back up to meet her eyes. She was smiling slightly but still looked a little nervous.

"W-When…?" he stuttered out.

Saya smirked.

"A couple of weeks ago…" she said slowly letting it sink in.

After a few moments of thinking he looked back up at her, a small, hidden smile playing on his lips. She saw that he couldn't hide it. She grinned and almost tackled him with a tight hug. He smiled as he returned the hug. When she pulled away she had a soft glow to her like when she was carrying Ryuzaki. Gaara kissed her cheek. He had to admit he was happy. She laughed watching his face.

"You're happy?" she concluded chuckling some.

Gaara smiled softly.

"H-Hai…I'm happy," he said really truly happy.

Saya ruffled his hair and kissed him tenderly. It had been the first time they had shown their affections in public in a long time. They walked back towards the festivities and looked around at all the smiling people. It was a good day. Saya looked up at Gaara who looked deep in thought.

"Gaara, are you okay?" she asked softly.

He nodded slowly.

"Hai…I'm just thinking about what you told me earlier," he said smiling slightly.

Saya grinned widely.

"I can find out what it is in a few months," she said softly.

Gaara nodded.

"We will see if Ryuzaki has a little brother or a little sister to look after…" he said and then realized that he was going to be a father again.

He smiled to himself thinking about another child that would need him. Ryuzaki's voice broke him from his thoughts.

"Mother, Ren is asking for you! She says it's urgent!" he yelled and Saya furrowed her eyebrows.

She looked at Gaara who looked confused and curious as well. Ryuzaki fidgeted.

"Mom, go now!" he yelled and Saya jumped and started for the gates where Ren was. When she got there she walked up to Ren and smiled faintly.

"Ren…what's up?" she asked kindly.

Ren looked up at her tiredly.

"Saya…I…I have bad news…" she mumbled in short breaths.

Saya's eyes widened as she realized Ren was wounded.

"Ren, what's happened to you?" she cried as she grabbed her bird's smaller form in her arms and scooped her up.

Ren's wing was damaged badly and she seemed to be short of breath.

"There is something that lurks in the woods…between the two villages…something not man made…a monster…that brings death and destruction…more powerful then anything I've ever encountered…more powerful then me…" she mumbled as if speaking in riddles.

Saya's eyes widened and she hurried back into Suna and towards the tower. She wasn't looking where she was going and bumped into Naruto. He looked down at her and his eyes widened some.

"Sai-chan what's wrong?" he asked seeing her face full of worry and fear.

He helped her stand and she moved closer to him.

"Naruto-kun…Ren is hurt and I need to get to the tower quickly…but I can't use up to much energy because…well please just help me get there…" she begged him hoping he wouldn't press for more answers.

Naruto nodded and turned around. She climbed on his back and he took off towards the tower. Gaara was heading into the tower with Tsunade when he heard Naruto's voice. He turned around and his eyes widened some seeing his wife on his best friend's back. Was she hurt? He walked down quickly and up to them. Naruto stopped and Saya let him go and dropped to her feet.

"Gaara…its Ren, she's hurt," she said quickly.

Gaara looked down at the small protector in his wife's arms.

"Alright let's get her inside…" he said and they all went inside.

Saya laid the small bird down on the table and watched Tsunade begin the healing process. Gaara pulled Saya to the side while Tsunade healed Ren and Naruto watched.

"What happened to her? I thought nothing could injure the Phoenix…" he said in a whisper.

Saya shook her head.

"I don't know…she said…she said it was a monster…that was stronger than her…" she said in a hushed voice.

Gaara was taken back by this.

"There is something out there stronger than her?" he stated more then asked.

Saya nodded.

"She was really shaken up by it…" she added looking at her animal friend.

Gaara sighed softly.

"Alright well let her rest for today and then tomorrow we'll see what we can do…" he suggested and Saya nodded.

Tsunade finished and walked over to the couple.

"She was really damaged. Her wing was broken in several places and it looked like she was bitten by something…" she said softly.

Saya's eyes widened.

"Will she be alright?" she asked slowly.

Tsunade smiled faintly.

"Yes…she'll be fine…I fixed everything but she's shaken and needs rest. I suggest you get the same…wouldn't want something happening to the new addition to your family now would we Saya?" she asked winking at the shocked couple.

Gaara looked at Saya.

"Did you…" but Saya shook her head.

"I didn't tell her…" she said and Tsunade left grinning and yelled back.

"I'm the Hokage, I know everything!" she yelled and exited the room to go to her own.

Saya smirked and Gaara let a small smile grace his lips. The couple said their goodbyes to a very confused Naruto and headed upstairs to their own room. Saya slipped on a loose nightgown and climbed into bed with Gaara who already was in loose fitting black pants. She snuggled against him not really tired but content. She kissed his lips and was surprised when he pulled her on top of him. She giggled slightly and kissed his neck tenderly making him shiver. Gaara didn't question his good luck. Saya kissed him carefully and ran the palms of her hands across his bare chest. He trusted her and wanted her. Looking and touching the toned body of the stoic man in bed with her, Saya wanted him bad. She felt her body begin to purr with desire as she ran her hands over his chest, towards his stomach and the top edge of his pants. She kissed him and sat up to pull her own nightgown off. She allowed Gaara a moment to understand that the talking was over. She kissed him again more urgently.

Gaara's body responded instantly and his brain did not interrupt. Gaara's palmed her bare breasts and she moaned softly as he ran his thumbs over her erect nipples. Saya could feel him lengthen and harden against her as she shifted to straddle him. Gaara pulled her down to capture her breast in his mouth and swirl his tongue around it. Saya gasped and closed her eyes in pleasure. She shifted to the side slightly but allowed Gaara to continue to taste her breast. After another moment, she pushed on him slightly and pulled at his pants. He got the message and a moment later his pants and underclothes were tossed on the floor. Saya's remaining clothes were close behind. Gaara ran his hands over her naked body. He paused to cup her bottom and then pulled her into a crushing embrace. Saya inhaled his scent as the heat of his body was pressed against her. She shivered in anticipation.

She returned his embrace and decided that she wanted to do something special for him. Saya rolled Gaara onto his back and scooted down his body so she was positioned between his legs. He did not protest. He looked puzzled for a moment before he felt her hands and soft kisses working down his stomach toward his erection. He smiled and half-closed his eyes as he turned to look at the ceiling again. Gaara's eyes widened in surprise as he sensed Saya drawing some phoenix electricity to her fingertips. Saya held her breath as she skimmed Gaara's stomach with her phoenix energy filled fingertips.

She pushed several gentle pulses into his chakra network. Gaara gasped as incredible pleasure washed through him and he hardened beyond anything he had ever experienced. His brain shut down completely as she moved to touch the head of his length with her fingertips. He was literally throbbing with excitement.

Saya blushed as Gaara released an incredibly intense guttural moan. Her blush became a small smile of satisfaction. She was completely aroused. Her skin flushed with excitement. She leaned down and took him in her mouth. Gaara arched off the bed. He only enjoyed the intense feeling for a moment. He pulled her roughly up and over him.

"I want you…" he whispered, his voice deep and rough.

Saya blushed even harder than before as she nodded. She positioned herself over his huge hard erection and looked directly into his eyes. He looked up at her with open eyes. Saya held him with one hand and teased both of them by rubbing the tip of his erection against her wet center. They were both more than ready. Then she pushed down slowly. Gaara groaned again in pleasure though his eyes never left her face. She was hot and tight. Every sensation was heightened. Gaara had had sex with her before…many times. But this was better and Gaara wondered if it was an effect of the chakra she had applied to that pressure point. Gaara's line of thought was lost again as Saya lifted herself and pushed down further until he was buried deep within her body. He felt as though he might go insane with pleasure. Saya moaned with pure pleasure as he completely filled her. Saya finally broke eye contact when she started to move up and down. With each move, the pleasure increased. Gaara reached between them and touched the nub above her center. She gasped and shuttered in bliss as he rolled his fingers.

Gaara took over the pace and thrust up into her deeply as she came hard around him. She stayed with him as he pushed hard and fast to ride out his own release. Saya was still trembling when she collapsed onto him. She buried her head into his shoulder and panted softly. Gaara remained enclosed within her. Saya sighed with happiness and weariness. She was laying over him. He was still inside her.

He pulled her off and laid her next to him, holding her tightly to him. His breath tickled the shell of her ear. Saya shivered with desire as she felt the full length of his body against hers. Their bodies were damp with sweat and the evidence of their passion. He lifted her leg and positioned himself carefully. With one swift movement he entered her again. Saya groaned with surprise and pleasure. He wasn't seated as deeply within her but he was able to hold her tightly in his arms. He kissed her neck and listened to her small moans and gasps of pleasure.

For long minutes, Gaara stroked evenly and smoothly into Saya. Eventually, he felt the effects of his sleep deprivation and his earlier release. He shifted them to improve his angle of penetration and his leverage. He put both hands on her hips. He thrust more aggressively with long hard strokes. Gaara increased his pace as Saya moaned and whimpered. He felt her inner muscles clutch him as she came for the second time. He continued his long hard thrusts as the blissful spasms washed over her again and again. When she was panting for breath and complete, he finally allowed himself his second release as he pressed deeply into her. They stayed together like that for a while.

He shifted carefully until he was fully out. She turned to face him and smiled tiredly at him. He smiled faintly almost asleep already. She closed her eyes and only opened them when she felt his hands caress her stomach softly. She smiled and traced her hands over his holding them on her stomach. They fell asleep enjoying the warmth they were giving each other.

Downstairs, Ren woke up from her sleep and flew out the door. They wouldn't see her again until months later.

Loved it? Hated it? Let me know? I love your feedback! ^_~