Sorry everyone, it took me forever to update this fic. I had exams last week but now it is over...
And, I'd like to respond one of reviewer, since she didn't use and account to review so I couldn't replu it. It is better to reply it at here.
Hana-mochi8507
Why is abortion "the worst choice", if you don't mind me asking? The parents are confused and scared teenagers and the conception was rape. They don't seem qualified at all to take care of a child. If you think of a similar real life situation, I'm sure you can imagine a lot of worse outcomes than a rape victim not having to be pregnant anymore, especially since you portray this particular pregnancy as being very painful.
I'm sorry if I sound like I'm flaming you, and maybe I am, but it frustrates me to see characters I like being used to support misogynistic attitudes like this. You write well, but I hope you think about what kind of message you are sending. We often repeat, without realizing it, things that are old-fashioned and even hateful, just because we have been taught to think that way. I hope these attitudes aren't your own and you can rise above them.
I'm really glad for your review, it isn't a flame for me. Then, I will reply it. I know for some people abortion is the best solution. But, too bad, in my country, it isn't like that. At least, the baby have rights to life. But, of course, it is depend to each people. Everyone has their own think, and my think is influenced by my religion. In my religion, lie is a sin, so how about abort? It is a big sin, no matter what, babies are gift from God. But, you doesn't need to listen me. I think, no matter how I talk to you I can't make you understand. I'm not mad, I was rather shocked. Everyone has their own likeness and dislikeness, so if you dislike this story you can't stop to read this fic. I don't force you to read and I don't force you to understand me neither. But, I just tell you, everyone has their own way of thinking, and every people have different opinion, you can't force your way of thinking to someone including me.
But, I'm sorry for everything (including my bad grammar). I hope you understand.
And for everyone who still read this fic, thank you. If even just one people enjoy this story, I will continue to write no matter what.
Time flew by as Naruto tried to run as fast as his legs would take him. The scenery blurred past him as he picked up the pace. But, there he was, running, trying to save a little life and his poor friend. He had just made a really big mistake, and Gaara's world was crumbling apart ... he couldn't allow that to happen.
'Kami-sama, please, I'm begging you. Please, don't let Gaara step down as Kazekage. That title means everything to him. I will take the punishment, but leave Gaara alone," Naruto prayed silently.
IoI
Gaara was trembling softly. His eyes were begging to be closed, to block out the scary scene, his ears wanted to be shut so he could avoid everything that was said and his lips were pressed in a tight line, to trap the broken sobs that wanted to escape.
'Why…, why is this happening to me,' Gaara asked himself.
"Kazekage-sama, please, answer our question, who is the father of your child?"
Gaara blankly stared ahead, trying his best to control his body.
"We never thought something like this would happen."
"Yeah, a pregnant male, what a shameful leader."
"I'm extremely disappointed."
"I guess ... we have no other choice…"
Gaara shut his eyes, he hated those elders, the ones who talked as if he wasn't even there. They just kept muttering amongst themselves, not even caring about how they were breaking Gaara's fragile heart into pieces. Meanwhile, Gaara tried his best to keep a cool head. He wouldn't let the tears fall from his eyes. He couldn't, he was the Kazekage, even though he wouldn't be Kazekage after this conversation
"Gaara-sama, why did you let this happen? I mean, not the fact that you can be pregnant, but why? Do you have a lover?"
Gaara stared at one of the elders. That was just the different form of asking "who is the father" but he just couldn't keep his mouth shut and say nothing. How would he answer it? Should he answer that someone raped him? Of course not, if they found who it was, it would be start another war between Suna and Konoha.
The elders were becoming increasingly impatient; Gaara hadn't answered any of their questions.
"Well, since we cannot think of another solution, you have to step down as the Kazekage."
'Finally,' Gaara breathed a silent sigh of relief. He had prepared for this, but he couldn't say he wasn't shocked. No, being a Kazekage was already a big part of his life. He couldn't imagine life not being the Kazekage.
'But ... my baby ... my baby is more important,' he said, trying to convince himself.
"And, what will you do with this child?"
Gaara froze and stared at the elders, worry and shock clouding his turquoise eyes. He gulped, no they couldn't ….
"I think, abortion is the best solution," one of the elders spoke up, his face deathly serious.
"Yes, Gaara-sama is single, it will be a disgrace if the villagers found out."
"And besides, a pregnant Kazekage, I can't imagine what the other nations will think of us."
"Actually, if Gaara-sama chose to abort the baby, then we don't need to take away his title, do we? It will be too troublesome to explain to the villagers why Gaara-sama stepped down."
"Yes, I agree with you."
Gaara's heart pounded quickly in his chest as he heard everything that the elders were planning.
"Then, Gaara-sama, we will give you a choice. You can choose to abort your baby or step down as the Kazekage."
The young Kazekage was stunned. He was trying to think of something, but he couldn't get the answer, what would he choose? He hated the thought of aborting the baby. The baby was innocent, and he didn't want to take an innocent life, not again, not ever. But, Naruto, he just ran, rejected him. It meant he would be a single parent. Could he do it alone? Would his baby be happy with that? Or would it be better to abort the child rather than let the baby suffering with a harsh life?
Gaara bit his lip. No, he didn't know what to do anymore. His hands slowly touched his belly, patting the surface gently. He didn't know if his baby was a gift from Kami-sama or a punishment. He had killed many innocent people and his punishment was to give birth to an innocent life. Could he accept this fate?
'No, I really want to give birth to this baby, my child. But, would that be a good idea? Is it the right choice?' Gaara thought to himself.
The door swung open quickly, followed by a harsh crash as the wood collided with the wall. Gaara's eyes widened, not expecting the sight before him.
Uzumaki Naruto.
Naruto was panting hard, sweat slowly glided down his skin and dripped onto the floor. His clothes were slightly damp. Gaara knew the blonde had tried his hardest to be here on time. The elders were shocked. Naruto ignored them and approached Gaara. Anxiousness, nervousness, sadness, regret, and other feelings were filling his heart. He stared at Gaara who stared back with surprised eyes. But, Naruto could tell that Gaara was hurting inside.
"I'm sorry," he spoke with a low voice so the elders wouldn't hear him.
Before Gaara could reply, Naruto took his hand gently and pulled him into his arms. The elders were stunned.
"I ... I will take the responsibility, so please let me…marry Gaara," Naruto said with a monotone voice, his face was serious.
The elders were surprised again; this day was really shocking for them. Gaara turned his head so his turquoise eyes met with Naruto's blue ones. Naruto smiled to him, even though it was just a small smile, Gaara could see it was an honest smile, enough to convince him.
"Then, Gaara will have to step down as the Kazekage," one of the elders spoke sternly.
"No, please no, I will do anything but let him be the Kazekage again," Naruto begged. Gaara lay silent in Naruto's arms. Partially confused but happy at the same time. It meant they would raise the baby together, right?
"But, how will we explain this to the villagers?"
"Just tell them the truth, we can deal with the consequences later," Naruto replied again. He turned to Gaara when he felt small hands squeeze his arm. Gaara was smiling at him, a small smile but a sincere smile.
"It's okay, that's enough," Gaara said gently. Naruto was speechless. He couldn't believe it; did Gaara want to step down as the Kazekage?
Gaara gently pried Naruto's arm off him but still held on to the other hand.
"But, you...can't…," Naruto stopped protesting when Gaara shook his head solemnly.
"That's enough," Gaara repeated again. Both of them looking into each other's eyes. Finally, Naruto sighed softly.
"Wait, aren't both of you, jinchuuriki?"
Gaara and Naruto were surprised by the question and turned to the elders.
"Then, will it not be dangerous for you to raise the child, it is possible that your child could be jinchuuriki too?"
Gaara and Naruto looked at each other, they didn't think of that.
"So, what's the problem?" asked Naruto, too slow to get the point. Gaara directed his attention to the floor. When would they stop bombarding him with questions?
"It will be too dangerous, we don't know what will happen?"
Naruto was fuming. His anger almost exploded out of his body, it took most of his restraint to keep quiet. Those damn elders just thought about their selves? When would they start thinking about other people?
"We can deal with that later! All I want to do is Gaara and raise our child! That all I want!"
Gaara turned to Naruto. He had never seen someone shout at the scary elders before. But, what Naruto had said was more astonishing. Did he just say that? Could he take it as a proposal?
"Then, I have a solution."
Both jinchuuriki turned to the new speaker. They were astounded when they saw Temari and Kankurou entering the room.
"It will be a good solution. We know that Naruto and Gaara are lovers, so they can marry. It will build a good relationship between Suna and Konoha, just like other diplomatic things," Temari said while smiling to both Naruto and Gaara.
The elders began chatting quickly. They were probably discussing Temari's solution.
"So, are you okay with it? I mean, I can marry Gaara, right?" Naruto asked nervously, half scared that he was going to get punched again.
"Yeah, as long as you make Gaara happy, it is fine," replied Temari with a smile.
"But, if you make him even slightly sad, I will tear you to pieces, slowly and painfully!" threatened Kankurou, the harsh gleam in his eyes made the blond cringe slightly, Kankurou wasn't lying. Naruto nodded quickly.
Gaara smiled secretly. He didn't know why, but all his burdens seemed to suddenly vanish away. His heart was thudding fast and a red tint was crawling onto his pale cheeks. He didn't know what was happening to him, but it was probably because he was pregnant.
"We have decided."
They turned to see the elders, who they had almost completely forgotten about.
"We approve of your solution, Temari-san. We will talk about it with the Hokage, and decide when Gaara-sama and Naruto-kun can marry and also we can discuss the other problems. It is a very good solution. Now, all of you are dismissed," said one of the old elders.
Naruto and Gaara breathed a sigh of relief and turned to see each other. Naruto felt clumsy and just grinned nervously whilst Gaara smiled faintly with red tainting his cheeks. The blonde couldn't believe what he had said earlier. But, he didn't regret it. He wasn't in love with Gaara yet but he could learn to love the cute redhead, and fast.
IoI
Naruto was walking in circles, in one of the rooms of a hotel in Suna. His face was slightly red and sweaty.
"Ah, I can't believe I said it!" he screamed at himself whilst he steadily paced around the dim room.
"No, no, it's a good thing! I can marry Gaara now and raise our child," he said and nodded.
"But, Gaara is a guy, its mean, I will have sex with him, again, later!" he said again, frustrated.
"Ah, but, but he is cute, isn't he?"
"Yeah, but, then, I ... will be the ... householder?" he said, realization hitting him.
"Oh Kami-sama! It means I have to take responsibility for my family? No! I'm still young!"
"Akh! I feel dizzy, it will be okay, just calm down!" Naruto stopped walking and fell onto the soft bed. He breathed slowly and thought about Gaara. He wasn't bad, he was his friend. And, he couldn't deny that Gaara had a strong bond with him.
He could do this, because it was Gaara.
Naruto smiled, feeling a bit relieved. Well, maybe it would be tough later, but he could do it!
"Ah! I think it would be better to get some fresh air!" said Naruto, then without thinking twice he jumped out from window, stupidly forgetting to lock his room.
The blonde walked along the dusty streets of Suna, enjoying himself and half forgetting about his problems. He shouldn't make a fuss over it. He could deal with it later on. Now, he would enjoy his time. Naruto kicked the dust in the street and smiled to himself.
The blond noticed that he passed the hospital where Gaara was. It took him a while before he jumped onto the roof, and met the certain redhead.
"Gaara," the blonde smiled when he saw the man who was pregnant with his baby.
"Naruto."
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