-Hinata-
I walked beside Naruto as he carried Fayre in his arms as we continued to head towards Suna. Everyone was silent as they grieved over the loss of Fayre. She was a dear friend to all of us and to lose her like this was almost unbearable. We passed through the gates of Suna and Naruto walked straight into the Kazekage tower and headed for Gaara's office. We could all feel his chakra from the moment we stepped through the gates, he was probably taking this the hardest out of everyone and who could blame him? She was the love of his life and he wasn't able to save her.
Naruto stopped right outside of Gaara's office and turned towards everyone.
"Maybe you guys should wait downstairs."
He said and Neji and the others nodded before heading back down. Only me, Naruto, Temari, Kankuro, and Kiyomi were left standing outside of Gaara's office.
"Kankuro, if you would."
Naruto said and Kankuro nodded before opening the door and allowing us all to go in. We saw Gaara sitting behind his desk with his head in his hands, tears falling down his face. It was the first time I'd ever seen him show an emotion other than anger or happiness. Fayre had brought happiness into his life and now that she was gone so was it.
"Gaara, I know now isn't the best time, but we should give her a proper burial."
Naruto said and Gaara lifted his head to look at us and I gasped in surprise. I didn't think it was possible for anyone to look so sad and lonely. It looked like Gaara had lost everything in the world that had mattered to him, and in a way, he had.
-Fayre-
I woke up to someone shaking my shoulder. I opened my eyes to stare into the dark green eyes of Raja.
"Come on, get up. It's time."
He said and I nodded to him as I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. I followed him downstairs to the kitchen where Shukaku was already sitting at the table. It was set with more food, but this time it was breakfast food instead of dinner. I sat down across from him as Raja took his seat next to me.
"Eat."
Shukaku said, but I shook my head.
"No. I can't let them suffer any longer than they have to."
I said and Raja smiled at me.
"I understand that Fayre, but you should still eat."
He said and I sighed before fixing me a plate and eating it. Shukaku fussed at me for eating like a pig when I had tried to scarf down all my food as quick as I could and Raja told me to slow down so I did.
'Hurry up, I want to get back.'
I thought with a sigh as I ate at a more leisurely pace.
'Hold on just a little bit longer Gaara.'
-Gaara-
I had agreed with Naruto about having a proper burial for Fayre and had had it all set up. Sakura had made sure all of Fayre's wounds were healed and she was dressed for the funeral. I saw no point in dolling her up if she was just going to be put in the ground, but let it happen anyways. When it had been done I made everyone leave the room so I could say my last goodbyes. I know it was stupid considering she was already gone, but I had to. I just had to see her face one last time before she was buried beneath the sandy earth.
I sat down in the chair next to where she lay and grabbed her cold hand in one of my own.
"I'm so sorry I couldn't get there in time."
I said to her, even though I knew she couldn't hear me. I felt tears in my eyes as the full extent of her loss hit me again for the second time. Tsunade had looked her over and when she'd told me Fayre had been with child I broke down. Not only had I lost the woman I loved, but also our unborn child.
"I should have been there, I'm so sorry."
I said as I squeezed her hand. I jumped when I thought I felt her hand squeeze mine in return, but shook that thought from my mind. There was no way that could have happened, she's dead.
"Oh Fayre. I'm sorry."
I said as I stood up and pressed my lips to hers in a final farewell. I turned and headed for the door, but stopped with my hand on the handle when I heard her voice.
"Has anyone ever told you that you apologize way too much?"
She asked and I turned around to stare at her in shock when I saw she was sitting up and staring at me.
"F-Fayre?"