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Not Dreaming

Next day - Momo

I woke up to the sun shining in. I stretched and realized that someone was next to me. I looked over to see red hair and Risa sleeping on the pillow. I grinned and noticed the ring on my hand. 'So, last night wasn't a dream.'

Knock, knock

"Coming!" I called as I gently shook Gaara before I left the room.

I opened to door to see Yoruichi, Temari and Kankurō.

"We came by to help with the packing," grinned Yoruichi.

"Come on in, I'll go and see if Gaara is moving"

I headed back to the bedroom and saw that Gaara had changed and was waiting for me.

"Well, there are people here and I'm going to get dressed." I said.

Gaara kissed me and left the room. I heard him talking with the others. I quickly changed and joined them. By that time, Shūhei, Izuru, Tōshirō, Ichigo, Renji, and Rukia had shown up to help pack. I didn't have that much stuff to pack and the rest was still packed from when I have moved from the fifth squad. It took us about an hour to pack up and load the cart. We headed over to the senkaimon. Before we headed out one of the guards stopped us.

"The spirit king would like to see you for a few minutes, if you have time to spare." one guard said.

Gaara and I followed them over to where the spirit king was. We found him sitting on a bench under the sakura tree admiring it. He has short greying hair, plae blue eyes, light tan skin and wearing a green changshan with a black cloak.

"It's not too often I come here, but I thought for this reason I would. I would like to bestow on you both a special gift." he started to explain. I looked to Gaara and nodded.

"If I may have your hands my dear." he said as he reached out to me.

I could see the gentleness in his eyes as I put my hands in his.

"Such a beautiful ring." he commented as I felt a warming sensation by my right ankle.

He let go of my hands and reached for Gaara. After a moment he let go.

"I gave you both a special seal that will make it easy for you both to pass from here and your home without any problems, let alone using a gigai." he smiled.

"Thank you for your kindness." Gaara said with a bow.

The king gave a slight chuckle as he got up to leave. We headed back over to the gates and noticed that Yoruichi was still waiting for us.

I'll be going with you," stated Yoruichi, " I have to make sure everyone gets there okay."

With that the senkaimon opened and we headed to Suna.

"What did the spirit king want with you two?" Yoruichi asked.

"He wanted to put a special seal on us so we would be able to go from here to Suna and back. Plus, I wouldn't have to use a gigai." I said as Gaara nodded.

"I believe this is where he put my seal." he said as he rolled up his sleeve to show off his tattoo, but it looked different.

"Gaara, your tattoo is in color now and it's beautiful." Temari grinned.

"That's where I felt it get warm." he said.

I stopped and pulled up my dress a little.

"Momo, you have a tattoo just like Gaara's on your ankle." Yoruichi noticed. "I take it that is where you seal is."

"He made a comment on how beautiful my ring is." I said thinking back to the conversations. We started to walk again.

"Just think, when we get home, I should send word to the Leaf about the good news." smirked Gaara.

"You just want to make Naruto jealous," teased Kankurō "especially that you're getting married before him."

We all laughed as we arrived in Suna by Gaara's office.

"Welcome back Gaara." smiled Matsuri.

"Thanks, it's good to be back. Well, let's head over to my place and get Momo moved in" Gaara smiled as we headed off.

Konoha – Naruto

"Hey Tsunade! We have to get a hold of Kakashi and the girls. There is something here that they need to hear." I yelled.

"Well, they are on their way here. They just got done with a mission, so calm down. What's so important?" she asked.

I handed her the letter and grinned, "Gaara's getting married and not just to anyone."

Soon Kakashi, Tenten, Hinata, and Sakura arrived at the office.

"Good news you guys." I smiled.

"What? A vacation." Sakura hoped.

"Nah, how about going to a wedding within the year?"

"Wait, whose?" inquired Tenten.

"Do you remember the team from the Village of Souls?"

I could see them thinking carefully on this.

"I have received word from the Sand and the six of us are formally invited to the wedding of Gaara and Momo."

All I heard was giggling and cheers.

"That's exciting!" squealed Hinata.

"I remember watching them dance at the festival. They were quite good too." commented Kakashi, "also, they looked very happy."

"We'll make sure that we don't send you on any missions close to the wedding date when we receive it." said Tsunade.

"We should probably get them a nice gift too." I sighed.

"What's wrong Naruto disappointed that he's getting married before you?" Sakura teased.

"I'm in no hurry." I smiled and winked at Hinata.

"You know, Tenten, you might get to see Shūhei again," teased Sakura.

"Well see," she smiled.

Months later in Suna – Momo

'I can't believe that in a few months Gaara and I will be married.' I keep admiring the ring he gave me.

"You look like you're distracted about something" Temari said as she walked into the kitchen.

"Yes and no, I'm still thinking it's a dream and I can't believe that I haven't finished unpacking." I sighed.

"Don't worry, I'm here to help. Besides Yoruichi will be here later to go over the final details of the wedding and she's bringing your dress." she said.

We kept unpacking the remaining boxes that I had and organized the apartment more. Gaara had the upper two levels of the apartment building. Four bedrooms on the top level with a bathroom. The lower level had a kitchen, living room, office, dinning room and another bathroom. We had a balcony outside the office and the master bedroom. The table in the dinning room is long enough to seat a dozen people. We love having company over.

"Oh, by the way, Kankurō noticed that Risa has been following Gaara to the office a lot lately. He decided to make her a little cat perch by the window next to Gaara's desk. That way she has her own little space there." laughed Temari.

"I keep telling them to quit spoiling her" I sighed.

Soon we heard voices coming into the unit. Risa came bolting over to us, meowing happily. We looked up to see Gaara, Kankurō and Yoruichi. She was caring a large box.

"Hi Momo!" she said, "I have brought a list of guests from the soul society and also to let you know that we'll have extra security around the village. With so many coming with high spirit pressure, we don't want to attract any unnecessary attention."

"That would be appreciated. Everyone in the village is excited for this. I'm getting the impression that it's been a while since they have witnessed the Kazekage getting married," commented Gaara, "at least it will be around sunset and it won't be too hot by then."

"So who's all coming Yoruichi?" I asked.

"Well, all of the captains and lieutenants, Kisuke and Karin," she said as she handed me the list, "by the way there is a new captain and lieutenant of squad three: Ikkaku and Yumichika."

"What happened to Izuru and is squad three going to turn into another squad eleven?"

"Izuru took your old spot. Ikkaku has is own ideas for the squad and no, its not going to be another eleven. He wants to work on everyone's weaknesses and have them become stronger. They spend different weeks going over different things: like Kidō one week, sword fighting the next and so on. Also, they have been listening to any ideas and complaints the squad members have."

"That's wonderful. Ikkaku will make a good captain then."

"I hate to interrupt, but dinner's ready," Kankurō motioned to the kitchen, "Gaara wanted to cook for everyone."

We got up and headed over to the table. Risa was already pestering Gaara for food. We were having fun chatting about the upcoming wedding.

"Well I have to head out on patrol. I'll see you all later." I said as I got up to change into my uniform and leave.

"I'll join you," said Yoruichi "I'm curious to find out if anything has changed."

We left and I took her to the top of Gaara's office, which I thought was the best spot to see the whole village and started to look over the village, left to right.

"So, how are things?" she inquired.

"Some days are better than other. Nothing that I can't handle, but there are a lot of Demi-Hollows around."

"I did bring something for you," Yoruichi said as she pulled out a white cloak. "I had it made especially for your patrols and to protect you from any sand storms you might get caught in or when you travel to other villages."

I took the cloak and noticed the embroidery on the front. On the left side was a small Suna symbol. On the right was a small thirteen court guard symbol. On the back was a bigger Suna symbol with a rose wrapped around it inside the thirteen-court guard symbol, all done in silver. The inside of the cloak and hood were lined in silver colored silk.

"I know Gaara has his own cloaks to wear, but I figured that an important person like the Kazekage's wife would like one," she smiled "besides, the head captain thought it would be something good for our substitute and there is a small pocket in there for your soul pager."

"Oh, Yoruichi, it's beautiful. Thank you." I grinned as I pulled on the cloak.

"We figured that silver might help keep you cool when you wear it and there are two more back at your apartment, except one has a light pink lining and the other has a blue lining. The pink one only has Suna's symbols on it."

I smiled bigger. "I feel spoiled."

"You need to be every now and then, besides Gaara and Temari came up with the designs. Anyway, I'm assigned to come and visit as least once a month, just to make sure things are fine. If I can't come, Tōshirō will or we might trade off each month."

"I think it would be nice to see Tōshirō every now and then. I am supposed to report to him anyway."

Yoruichi grinned as we sat in silence and watched on this quiet night.

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