Part 38

Last time; Rue found out her siblings are alive.

She named them Ias and Taryn

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Part 38

Rue stayed with the babies all night. Before Ias and Taryn, her choice was simple. Go. Say goodbye and go.

But Ias and Taryn? They were her responsibility now. They needed her. Only six months into fetal development.

All night Rue was talking to the medics that had brought her in. Their names have been Sage and Trinity. They informed her that Ias and Taryn were strong and developing quickly. But Rue was sure they said that to parents when the baby was healthy in the womb as well.

Trinity had even offered to adopt the twins. Rue said no without hesitation. She wanted them to grow up with family. Trinity said that she understood and let the matter drop. Rue noticed a sadness in her, but she shrugged it off.

Sage told Rue the twins could leave the hospital in four months. As that's about how long they would have had left in Katya's womb.

Rue also asked for a list of things she would need to get. Things like cribs, bottles, blankets, clothes and food is what Sage recommended.

During the day, Rue watched the twins in awe. She'd also talk to them, telling them about Arin and Katya and how they died. When the obligatory parent talk ended Rue told them about Naruto and Suna and Gaara.

She opened the floodgates she'd been trying to bolt closed. She just couldn't help it. They had such adorable little baby faces. Ias and Taryn even made just the right faces as she spoke.

Then Rue thought about having to tell Gaara she couldn't go with them. She frowned and although they couldn't see it yet, Ias and Taryn mimicked her.

"Hey! Don't mimic that! Smile for big sis." She told them. Her voice cheerful despite how hurt she felt about having to say goodbye to Gaara.

Ias smiled for her and Taryn played with her feet. Rue smiled slightly

Then Rue turned to Sage as Trinity left.

"How long did it take to put together this womb?"

The 'womb' was a large room with a large covered crib in the center. Wires going all over the room were connected to the crib, monitoring and providing for the twins. The cribs cover was clear and dome shaped.

"Couple hours. It was hardest to get the temperature right."

"Oh? How warm should it be?"

"Fairly warm. And we needed to get the twins' body temperatures back up after being in your mother's cold body for so long. Is there something on your mind Rue?"

"I was wondering why Miss Trinity wanted the twins. She didn't say when she asked about adopting..."

"Oh... That's a kind of a touchy subject for her. I'd appreciate if you didn't mention it again it I tell you."

"I won't. I promise."

"Miss Trinity is unable to have babies. She's got something we in the medical field refer to as an inhospitable womb."

"Oh... I'm sorry to hear that."

"Alright, now remember to keep that to yourself."

Rue nodded solemnly.

"Now go eat or sleep. You've been here all night and now it's time for lunch." Sage ordered

"Yes ma'am" Rue nodded again, her eyes glued to Ias and Taryn.

Then she felt a nudge. Sage was turning her towards the door.

"Go on." Sage said softly.

"One thing first!"

"Oh alright." Sage sighed

"How old are you?" Rue asked. She'd been wondering since she first got a good look at her

Sage had a fair complexion with long chestnut hair that she kept up in a tight ponytail. As well as these really pretty green eyes. Rue'd also been wondering looked like out of uniform.

"I'm seventeen."

"Isn't that a little young to be in your profession?"

"Usually, but my profession is child care and I'm learning from Miss Trinity."

"Oh. That makes sense."

Sage nodded and lightly pushed Rue out the door.

"Go. You can seen them again later."

"Okay, okay! I'm going." Rue said as she walked down the hall.

But, rather than eat, she went to visit Naruto.

When she arrived at Naruto's room she went right in. Gaara was there, much to her surprise.

"Does Temari know about this?" She asked, drawing attention to her presence.

Gaara smiled as he looked at her.

"Oh yeah. In fact it was her idea. You raised a decent point and so she demanded I visit Naruto." Gaara explained. as she sat next to them.

"Geez I kidnap you once and then this happens." She teased pulling on a fake smile.

Naruto looked at her suspiciously. He knew her better than anyone else. So when she avoided eye contact with him, he spoke up.

"Rue? What's wrong?" Naruto asked. The question made Gaara eye her carefully.

"Did something happen with the medics last night?" Gaara asked.

"What? Medics? What happened?" Naruto demanded, sounding lost.

"Nothing happened that you guys need to worry about" Rue lied.

Gaara raised a non-existent eyebrow at her.

"Stop worrying. I'll talk about it later." She told them

Naruto nodded. She needed to talk to him anyway. He was on of the few that didn't know she wanted to leave.

Gaara, on the other hand, looked like she pictured he would when she tells him she can't go. Actually having to tell him may kill her.

"Naruto, Can I borrow Gaara for a minute?" Rue asked standing suddenly.

The boys looked at each other. Gaara gave a small nod and Naruto smiled.

"Sure. He's all yours." Naruto nodded.

"Thanks." She smiled weakly and ran her fingers through Naruto's hair as Gaara stood.

The two moved into the hallway.

"What's wrong?" Gaara asked as soon as the door closed.

"I need to show you something."