Love in the sand

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro smiled and hugged her. He had to be honest, he wasn't ready to be a dad. He at first thought he would be like his..but he planned on not being his dad for the babies sake. he sat there comforting her till she wanted to get up and eat.


Kiri looked at him blushing 'was he proposing?' she thought blushing Susami smiled seeing their side of the sanctuary blooming more with the thought of it and kiri smiled. "Ya but lets make its fair.. My marriage to you for his freedom. If he agrees He lives in peace and he can visit when he wants to rebond with the family." When they finished she followed gaara to the prison room..She had to admit it was creepy as hell as they approached Luddys cell.. "Daddy.. we came to make you a deal..If you agree to my happiness..we will let you go.." Luddy began crying a bit.. "No.. i may have abandoned your mother but i was afraid then..i regretted it and i regretted hurting you...i just didn't want to lose you..you look and act too much like your mother.." kiri sighed.."gaara will take care of me.. Daddy who better to take care of me then the Kazekage.." Luddy gets up and walked over.. "Alright..but if he makes you sad to the point you cry..let alone even hits you..come strait home."Kiris eyes shined happiness and nodded knowing gaara wouldn't hurt her ever.."Okay.."

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame's eyes got big.


"I am going to have to tell me clan.. A-and my cousin that still lives in the leaf village. Nari is going to kill me. She is definitely going to interrogate you, and she is scary, like Gaara when he is mad scary," Ayame began to babbled.


She wondered if she should tell her parents what the rush on the wedding was. Of course they would figure it out several months down the road but by then it wouldn't matter.


It was clear that the Luddy's words annoyed Gaara if not fully pissed him off. The man assuming that he would do such a thing as hit Kiri. He managed to keep his cool though, for Kiri's sake.


"You asked me what my payment for the loss of your daughter was when we first met, and now I give it to you, your freedom. I give you your freedom to be in her life, or to not, as you have done in the past. I give you the freedom to try and make up for your past mistakes, and if you so choose, be apart of our family," Gaara spoke. For Kiri's sake he hoped that man had learned a lesson, and when they had children he hoped that Luddy would choose to be in their lives as well, though, if Luddy was to hurt Gaara's future children. Well, simply put, prison would seem like heaven compared to what he would do to the man.

 

[kirisuto12804]

She smield and hugged her father when he was free and let him leave silently


The next morning was one of the hot peaks in Suna and Kiri wasn't that used to it just yet. She was hiding the fact the sun was making her sick a little from the heat when walking to the suna church that kankuro asked to meet them at but some shinobi showed a little concern.


Kankuro was nervous when he saw his brother approaching and gently pulled him aside "Bro remember that major favor card in case one of us fucked up...i kinda did.. I got Ayame seeded and i need to marry her.. you know its the law.. Sexual conduct without being married to the person is forbidden in suna.."

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame had sent sent word to Nari as soon as she woke. She knew that Nari would probably show up before the day was through somehow. She loved her cousin dearly. The two looked at each other more as sisters than merely cousins. Nari had always been there, like a silent guardian when she needed her. No she didn't fight all of her battles, but it seemed every time Ayame really needed her, somehow she always showed up.


Ayame didn't know exactly what it was, if it was the fact she was getting use to her knew found senses, or just having a tailed beast, or the fact she was pregnant, or most likely, a combination of all of those, but she felt horrible sick. She had went with Kankuro to the church. She of course knew what he had to talk to his brother about. Kankuro had pleaded for her to stay in the house, to stay out of the heat, of course she didn't listen. Just because she was pregnant didn't mean she was helpless.


Gaara's face hardened slightly as his brother told him the news. He was so tempted to start strangling him with sand, but didn't, he couldn't kill his brother now, he was going to be a father. Gaara turned from his brother for a moment. He could tell Kiri didn't feel well even though she was trying to hide it and he was sure that Ayame didn't feel that much better especially with the new heightened senses of the two tail. Sand picked the two up gently, moving them into the church where it would be much cooler.


"You did what!" Gaara finally spoke once they were alone.


"What the hell were you thinking?" He spoke, clearly frustrated.


He was happy for his brother, he had found someone, and deep down he was kind of excited to have another niece or nephew, still the situation made it difficult.


"What if her clan starts asking questions? You know the law, you are my brother, you above anyone should know it," He sighed. He knew he didn't have much of a choice. He would protect his brother when he could, and he knew in this case, he could.


"I will do it, I just hope you two have though this through," Gaara spoke shaking his head slightly.


Ayame turned to Kiri once they were in the church.


"I heard you got those pets you wanted."

 

[kirisuto12804]

She nodded "I was supposed to give yours today because i wanted you to have one too but its to hot for them to be out let alone me.." she whined and Kankuro walked in and gently poked kiri..just to make sure she was ok only to get bit. "Ow!..B-brother said he will cover this up and since miss sun hater and gaara are witnesses.." Kiri growled.. "I dont hate the sun...i have the evil heat it brings..." "Whatever..as them for witnesses we should be completely fine.." He held out the rings he bought when he traded a puppet doll for them. They looked expensive too.

 

[Ycharley]

When Ayame say the rings all the emotions of the situation washed over her. She didn't know if she wanted to laugh, cry, or run.


"I think I might get ill," She spoke softly, covering her mouth with the back of her hand.


Gaara sighed as he looked at the poor girl, Both Kankuro and Ayame were in a situation, of course, they had created it. He waited patiently for Ayame to regain her composer.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro gently held her "Baby i know this is my fault...i promise you after the baby is born you can have a real one.. i so promise..Just note this..remember that puppet i was making? I sold it to get these rings.. And i personally asked for them to be chakra balancers because i want you to always know im here for you.."Selling one of kankuros prized things screamed loyalty and him trying to mend a mistake..


Kiri smiled watching and stayed silent..She saw gaara do their vows and silently fell asleep due to the fact not only it was to hot.. she was up all night and gaaras voice was calming to her right now.

 

[Ycharley]

At the end of the vows the church doors flung open as a red headed ninja barged in. Her walk was powerful and aggressive while also being seductive. It was like she was stalking her prey with ever step she took. She pulled down the mask that covered her face. Her green eyes narrowing on Kankuro.


"What the hell have you done to my sis?" She growled.


Ayame jumped between the two as she ran towards the woman. "Nari!" She screamed with delight.


"He didn't do anything to me, I promise Nari," She continued as she wrapped her arms around Nari. A hint of a smile played on Nari's lips as she hugged Ayame.


"I have missed you!" They both spoke at the same time. Nari pulled away, holding Ayame at arms length by her shoulders.


"So it is true, you are pregnant and possess the two tails," She spoke with a sigh. Her eyes once again narrowing at Kankuro. She was definitely going to have a talk with him later.


Gaara went on guard as soon as the doors flung open, a sand barrier shooting up to protect Kiri. Gaara quickly recognized the leaf village symbol on a belt that hung loosely around the woman's hips. After a few more moments he recognized the woman. She was a Jonin of the leaf village, a member of the ambu black ops to be more specific, with a speciality in interrogation and torture. She had been a part of a team that himself and Naruto had put together for an S ranked mission that both nations were involved in.


Nari flashed her written permission to be in the sand village, saying she was on personal leave.


Gaara nodded, he knew she was a part of the Kurama clan, and therefore related to Ayame.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro was sweating bullets and he was just about to put the ring on Ayame too..He took a calm breath and tried to calm down but it was obvious he was VERY afraid of the Anbu for Serious reasons.. "H-hi miss Nari um.. c-can we talk after we finish here and u-um if you talk any louder you will wake 'the gem of the kage's heart'" As he made a gesture to the sand barrier and slight light snoring coming from it. Kiri was dreaming of Gaara and how romantic he is even when hes trying. Even trying sweets she made to make her happy.

 

[Ycharley]

"If she wished to continue with this ceremony, let it be, but afterwards me and you buddy, we are going to have us a real serious conversation, got it?" Nari spoke, her voice quiet, but the intensity it held sent chills up Ayame's spine. Ayame almost felt bad for Kankuro because she knew exactly how Nari could get. Ayame wouldn't want to ever be up against her cousin, even in her ido state she knew she was no match for Nari.


Nari went and sat down, watching the remainder of the ceremony. Ayame returned to Kankuro to finish the ceremony, she couldn't wait to catch up with Nari.


Gaara sighed, casting a glance at his brother, he was honestly a little concerned for him. He knew Kankuro was strong, but he had seen some of the missions, and mission reports on Nari. He also knew of her name residing in several bingo books of other nations. He hoped she hadn't come there to start trouble, be he head been told by Naruto that she could be kind of a wild card when it came down to people she cared about.


Gaara let the sand barrier down and finished the ceremony. His eyes jumped between Kankuro and Nari, waiting for their reactions to each other once the ceremony ended.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kiri awoke and made a apologetic look to Anyame hoping she understood and saw the new person. "Hello.." She mumbled cutely as she stretched. Kankuro kissed Anyame passionately and gave a thank you look to his brother.

 

[Ycharley]

Nari stood.


"Now I hate to steal your new hubby away sis, but unfortunately I didn't get to have this talk before your little ceremony so it has to be done now. So he will know what will happen to him if he does anything to you, or many unborn little niece of nephew," Nari spoke crossing her arms. Waiting for Kankuro.


Ayame nodded, she understood, she knew Nari would have that talk with Kankuro if she had to drag him by the hair of his head. Once she made up her mind, there was no stopping her.


Ayame looked up at Kiri, a soft smile on her face as she toyed with the new ring on her hand It would definitely take time to get use to it.


Gaara turned towards Kiri.


"How do you feel? Still ill from the heat?" He asked softly as he moved towards her.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro followed calmly but scared ready to be interrogated by Nami. He would do anything for Ayame. Kiri nodded as she got up and looked at him. Susami whispered to shukaku 'I understand their human rules however. That rule never applies to dreams..and you thinking what I am love?" Susami really wanted to add more spark since she thought gaara wad holding back just a little.

 

[Ycharley]

Nari lead them to a rooftop, where they were completely alone.


"You do realize if you ever do anything to Ayame, or my unborn niece I will kill you in a way that will have you begging for death hours if not days before it happens, correct?" Nari spoke, her voice hard and cold, like a frozen blade slicing through flesh.


She turned, facing Kankuro, her green eyes hard and her face emotionless.


"Now tell me, what are your intentions with Ayame? I see you have married her. If you had not, if you would have left her, you would no longer be in the land of the living, so you have made the right decisions so far I suppose," Nari continued, crossing her arms as she looked over Kankuro.


Ayame watched Kankuro and Nari leave, she hoped that Nari wouldn't be too hard on him. Though she was sure that Nari would throw out some death threats that she would completely mean.


Gaara made an odd face as he heard Susami and Shukaku's conversation.


'What do you mean? Gaara thought, to the two, he was suspicious and wasn't sure he would like what the two were up to. It was hard enough to resist Kiri as it was, but if they had anything planned he was sure it would only make it more difficult.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro looked at Nari not scared of her anymore "I wish to live her for as long as blood is in my viens, Protect her and my child as much and as long as i can protect the kazekage whom is also my blood brother, and care for her for as long as i have a mind. I cant think of the thoughts to kill her..even when she begged me to that one time.. I j-just couldn't..i love her that much.I cant imagine life without her.Thats how special she is.."


Kiri walked out and saw a familiar caravan Her eyes widened and her eyes instantly scanned. she saw many men delivering a hop for sake and she was looking for a certain guy.. then her eyes sparkled seeing him. a nearly 7 foot tall guy.This man gives one the impression of a prowling jackal. His narrow eyes are Dark blue. He has neck-length, straight, darker blue-colored hair which lies on his neck artistically. His form is very athletic yet slender which was kinda expected for someone almost 7ft tall and a gypsy ninja.His unique feature is his hands that almost look like a womans. On instant she ran over to the caravan. "BIG BROTHER!!!!!" she screamed and the man turned as he got hugged and smiled hugging her back "Kiri I knew i would find you around here.."

 

[Ycharley]

Nari reached out, her hand grabbing Kankuro's shoulder rather roughly. He would feel a tiny bit of his chakra being drained, but not a lot, only trace amounts. Nari was reading him, seeing if she could trust him if what he was saying was true. One reason she was so good at interrogating people was she could tell if they were lying by their chakra.


"So she did awaken her Ido, now I understand why you placed the two tails inside of her," Nari paused, pulling her hand back, seeming satisfied for the time being. She sighed, the features of her face seeming to soften a bit.


"I love Ayame, she is very dear to me, the closest thing I have had to a sibling. She was never meant to be a Shinobi. Her Ido has alway lived just below the surface, she doesn't contain whatever it is that makes people in our family cold, able to withstand our abilities and suppress our Ido. I am surprised it hasn't happened sooner, but I am glad it happened when it did, so at least she could be saved instead of put down, like so many others of our clan. I plan on staying for a while, I have taken a leave of duty for a while, to watch over Ayame, and to make sure you are suitable. Don't take my threats lightly, Kankuro, if you ever hurt her, be it physical, or emotional. Well, let's just say, I wouldn't care to become a rogue ninja if it meant taking you out nice and slow, do you understand me?" Nari spoke, once again her features hardening, becoming more predator like.


"You should get back to Ayame, just know, I am watching," She added as she leaped from the roof and vanished.


Ayame had wandered out of the church. She was concerned for Kankuro, she hoped Nari wasn't actually torturing him or anything. She knew it all kind of depended on Nari's mood, and Nari was the queen of moody. She smiled as she Say Nari appear, leaning against a building casually, she understood that it meant she had had the talk with Kankuro and didn't kill him. If she had killed him it would have taken her longer to get back, she would have had to hide the body.


Gaara was a bit surprised as Kiri took off running, he didn't understand it until he heard her say, brother. He sighed, more family, he really hoped it wouldn't end up like another Luddy situation. He hoped that they would simply be happy for the both of them and let them be on about the way. He made his way towards Kiri and her very tall brother.

 

[kirisuto12804]

"When the clan got the news they sent me over..Im not only here to bess you though.. they gave me permission to test The Kazekage to see if he can handle The family's jutsu." Kiri was a bit shocked that the whole family accepted him but only if he passed. She smiled even bigger. "he can so do it! i think he has maybe 2 covered so that leaves 2 more doors so that will be a snap!" Jotaro smiled and gave his sister a noogie. "Gah bro noo!!" she squirms a bit trying to escape and bites his arm. "Ow hehe i see my lil sister is still feisty.."


Kankuro jumped down trying to look calm but he was pale as a ghost. he put a smile on for Ayame though "I s-sorta got her blessing so i get to live.." he was more fearing for how long hes gonna live..

 

[Ycharley]

Ayame laughed.


"Hey, she just has a hard exterior, deep down she is a fluffy cuddly kitten. Well, unless you make her mad," Ayame spoke with a huge smile.


"It is funny to see that she put the fear of god in you, you are so pale it looked like you had seen a ghost, what did she threaten to do? Skin you alive? Rip out your intestines and string them around the room while making you watch?" Ayame questioned seeming very amused.


Nari's eyes moved from Kankuro to the gypsies. The one with the blue hair, he seemed familiar, like she had seen him somewhere, or at least heard of him, but she couldn't put her finger on it. She would have to keep a close eye on him. She knew he was probably there for the Kazekage's woman, seeing they were both gypsies, still, it was better safe than sorry.


Gaara looked between the two of them. He was relieved, at least the family wanted to give him their blessing. Now for the test. That he wasn't sure about, but he knew he had to pass it. He simply wouldn't allow himself to fail, he couldn''t. He had to have Kiri, which meant he couldn't fail whatever test the tall Ninja was going to put him through.


"This test, what exactly is it?"

 

[kirisuto12804]

Jotaro released his sister and looked at Gaara "For as long as im here your test will be of the 4 nature elements of horse sage hood. It's Power, Grace, Beauty, Nobility,Strength and it's Freedom. Since your a Suna we shall start with your natural element..by asking a simple question.. Do you believe that the earth, the sand your jutsu relies on belongs to you?" Kiri smirked to her this was to easy. everyone knows the earth belongs to everyone even if you use it as a jutsu or not.


Kankaro chuckled nervously "Eh heheh Lets just say if i may you cry i might die..Slowly and painfully..." He gulped at the thought and looks at the man and whispers. "I know that guy..in the bingo books.. he's a mercenary ninja Jotaro Nagano Of The Nagano clan. Man i heard he was the first Gypsy ninja to hold the singing sword...and hes part of their council.."

 

[Ycharley]

It finally clicked for Nari, she did recognize him. She seemed to teleport between Ayame and the man that Gaara was talking to. She felt a chill run up her spine, not a chill of fear, but a chill of excitement. Oh, how she wished he would give her a reason to fight him. She wouldn't attack unprovoked, but if he was up to anything, and it put Ayame in danger, he would die.


Ayame looked at Nari, frowning a bit.


"It seems Nari recognizes him as well, she seems to be itching to fight him. Look at the way she is standing, it is like she can barely contain herself," Ayame spoke, worry in her voice. She knew Nari enjoyed fighting, that was one reason she had such control over her Ido. Nari's Ido wasn't a completely different personality like it was for most of her clan. Nari enjoyed killing, it gave her joy, it was a rush for her, it was exciting.


"If the Nagano clan have a bingo book, then I bet Nari is in it, do you know how many mercenaries she has killed?" Ayame asked turning to Kankuro. "Mercenaries killed her best friend, well, she says it was her best friend, but it's more like the only person she has ever romantically had feelings for, and she holds them all responsible," She said worry written all over her face.


Gaara seemed to think about the man's question, but only for a moment. It was simple, it was Shukaku that gave him his abilities to control the sand the way he did, so it obviously didn't belong to him.


"No, it does not belong to me," Gaara spoke simply, raising a non-existent eyebrow, "What is next?"

 

[kirisuto12804]

Jotaro looked at the woman and smiled as if saying 'her duel is later' and looked at him. "Next is Wind. Sis has told me with a Wind release you can guide the sand.. But can you guide your spirit to her. Come sis.." Kiri paled and saddened a bit. "Jotaro.. do i have to?" Jotaro sighed. "I can sense even without Susami and Shukaku your bonded with him.. that's why im doing this to see how really loyal you guys are by separating you for a month. He cant see you physically so dont even think about sneaking out. " Kiri tried to argue but knew her brother was right. She only made a small scream and went to hug gaara.."Only one m-month.. i-it cant be that bad.." and with that she got in the caravan and they took her to her home in suna.


Kankuro saddened seeing the scene.. the next test was a hell level one emotionally.. "Jotaro doesn't understand what level of hell this is gonna be for gaara.. besides me and my sister he never had romantic love till kiri..and he became overprotective of that feeling.. Now for it to be gone...for a month.." Kankuro wanted to hug his brother but knew he wouldn't be in the mood..

 

[Ycharley]

Nari chuckled darkly as she saw Jotaro flash her a smile. She wondered if he recognized her. Nari Kurama, the crimson assassin.


Ayame shook her head, moving to hug Kankuro. She was worried for Nari. She didn't want to see her get killed, and honestly didn't want to see her fight the brother of Kiri. Either way it would end very badly, and she knew it. She also couldn't think of anything that would stop Nari.


"Kankuro, I want to go home, but, do you think we should invite Gaara over for dinner so he won't be alone tonight?" She asked softly, looking up at him. With complete honesty, even though she was use to the heat, it had started to get to her.


Gaara froze, he had to be without Kiri for a whole month? A wave of emotion washed over him. He was sad, angry, enraged, and for a brief moment had complete hatred for Kiri's brother. Why would that be a test? To take away a person you love, to torture you, to have to live with one's heart aching every moment. It was hard for Gaara to let Kiri out of his arms, but after a long moment he managed hesitantly. He didn't move though, he watched her leave, standing motionless until he could no longer see her. Even then, with there bond, he could feel her, and it was agonizing.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Kankuro thought it would be best since it was getting dark He took his brother and Ayame home and over the first few days Kankuro noticed when he could the depression in both of them to be with one another. Susami knew it had to be because stupidly it was her idea..it was to represent her separation with Shukaku and when they meet their hearts would be more pure.. but she noticed kiri having urges and smiled getting an idea. She channelef her energy to matatabi and Ayame smiling at them. "Ok ill confess i was the one that made that wind test because it was to represent me and shukakus separation and now return however.. their is one loophole i think you can use. They cant be in physical contact however, I never said in dreams they can not..And kiris ..um other...desires.. are driving her crazy."

 

[Ycharley]

"Are you suggesting we use Genjutsu, to make you feel like you are with each other?" Ayame questioned, frowning. She knew that Nari wouldn't let her out of her sight. Plus, if Kiri's brother was there, she would stop her, saying it was too dangerous, she would insist that she could go and perform the Genjutsu on Kiri. Of course Nari could, Nari was just as skilled if not more skilled in genjutsu, she just didn't trust Nari around Kiri's brother.


Gaara simply wanted to be alone. Being around Kankuro and Ayame simply reminded him of Kiri, and it was becoming unbearable. He had to think of something, he couldn't last the whole month the way he was going.

 

[kirisuto12804]

Jotaro was out for a moment the other family members being non mercenaries standing guard kiri cried and noticed gaara under her..she made a little bird like calls to try to get his attention. And when she did she dropped a box that had a parachute on it slowly coming to him with his boxed lunch with a note saying 'dont let my brother win..we can compromise somehow..were Jinchūriki soulmates. Bounded by the fate of the stars. now please eat your lunch.Its your favorite boiled liver with riceballs and homemade chocolates.'


Kankuro sighed seeing his brother left and decided to face this guy on his own when he saw Jotaro he grabbed him and slammed him to a wall "Listen you asshole. Dont you fucking understand your torturing my brother. Since they met their was a smile on my brothers face.. it was like them two were made for each other. Yet this stupid test.. Just why!" Jotaro looked at him "As a older brother you would understand..I am only doing this to protect my sisters heart.. She was abused in love before and was emotionally tortured by men that abused her. When i heard Gaara killed the man that harmed her i knew she would be safe however.. i wanted to make extra sure his love is as loyal as he says.. because if he quits.. i know hes not faithful."