previously-

i took a deep breath. "Well, Gaara. How do you feel about becoming a daddy?"

___________________________

now-

i blinked. Daddy? what does Naruto mean by daddy?

"um gaara?" Naruto said looking at me carefully, taking in any change in expression. "are you okay?"

"naruto." i said quietly. "what did you mean by, Daddy?" silence followed my words. I waited, Naruto would speak, he simply wanted to gather his words. My gut swirled. Daddy? I felt a strange sense of longing in the word. A father, something Naruto didn't have, something i had always wished for.

"well. Gaara. It exactly like i said. How do you feel about becoming a daddy?"

"I think." i said slowly, the words sinking into my brain. "that i would like that." As soon as i spoke those word i realized how true they were. i wanted to have a family with Naruto. I wanted to a see a little red haired Naruto running around laughing. I wanted it.

I wanted it badly. I wanted our house full to the brim. Full of laughter and the pitter patter of tiny little feet. I wanted the roller coaster of ups and downs and all arounds that came with children. I wanted more then anything, to give Naruto that. To give him the family he deserved. Naruto sighed, relief clear upon his face.

"thats good." he said as he weaseled his way into my arms and nestle their. "because i have some news." i rocked him slowly to sleep.

"what is it?"

"gaara. I'm pregnant." he yawned widely. My rocked paused only for a moment, before i resumed. A soft smile rested on my face. A daddy. I'm going to be a daddy. Pride came and took its place in me. Our children will be strong. I wondered vaguely, what name they would carry. Subaku, or Uzumaki. A swirl of questions surfaced in my mind. Questions i did not have the answer too. I frowned as i thought of Sasuke. How is it he could get the information? he knew Naruto was pregnant? he had to know. I felt a flash of worry. He was concerned. Why? would having the children be dangerous for Naruto? I tightened my grip on my blonde fox. Still rocking him, close to my chest. Now that i understood what was happening, i felt the urge to protect. my eye flickered towards Naruto's stomach. how many? one, or maybe two? how would we raise them? how would we tell anybody? Then a though arose which made my blood run cold. would we tell anybody? I thought over Sasukes words, and his interaction with Naruto when i was there. I could only reach one conclusion. Konoha believed Sasuke was the father. Anger, red hot an boiling stemmed from the thought. Sasuke, touching Naruto. The idea was laughable. Never. not in a billion years, would i allow Sasuke to touch my little fox. Or our cubs. Of that i was sure. This is my family, and i will be damned before i let him mess with it.

--Naruto--

i was a puddle of goo and happiness. I hummed happily in gaara's lap and was eating some ice cream. It was so yummy! i never knew ice cream to be so good. It was a close call with ramen. Which almost scared me. Gaara was petting my hair, waiting for Sasuke. I personally could care less. I was much too satisfied to simply lay here with Gaara for eternity eating ice cream. sadly, Sasuke arrived, this ending my hope for an eternity such as that one.

"Sasuke." gaara nodded towards him.

"Gaara." sasuke glanced at me before he turned back towards Gaara. "i assume Naruto informed you on his, situation?" Gaara nodded. i rolled me eyes.

"you guys do know that i am right here?" i said, before shoving another spoonful of ice cream in my mouth.

"i can see this." Sasuke said snorting. "anyway, here." sasuke held out a folder. "this is just the information i could gather at this point in time. they are copies of the originals so you can keep it." gaara took it from Sasuke and glanced through the scant papers quickly.

"why so little?"

"Naruto wanted to leave and inform you. besides. its relatively early. There is not a lot of information to be had yet." i frowned. So what if i left a little early. You could not blame me now could you? i snorted. I am glad i left early. Spending time with gaara, even if i was sleeping is worth it.

"i see. I presume that Tsunaide will be personally overseeing the pregnancy?" Gaara said quietly. Sasuke nodded.

"most likely. Naruto is her favorite, besides the fact they don't know how things will go since Naruto is a male and a Jinchuriki." Sasuke sighed and crossed his arms. i felt my gut twist. Thing were about to get a little.... well....Not agreeable to say the least. "Gaara. i hate to be the kill joy, but, you have though of how you guys are going handle this right?" Gaara did not respond so sasuke pushed further. "Tsunaide is convinced that i am the father." Gaara's eyes snapped up and he held Sasuke in his sights.

"i had assumed that much for myself."

"well then? whats the game plan?" Sasuke said. "I am pretty sure based on how bad Naruto got the lalala land thing going on that you want the kid or kids." I glared at Sasuke. Lala land my ass. However my eye flicked back go Gaara. Sasuke made a valid point. Whats our game plan?

"I am to be Kazekage. I take office tonight." Gaara started softly. Sasuke sighed exasperated. My red head, however continued, looking at me, and ignoring the duck butt. "We have nine months until the child is born. i will work on getting a treaty pushed between the two villages. it will cover marriage and children born between relations of people between our villages." Gaara took my hand in his, and Sasuke stood silent. pondering over the words. "the reasons against such unions, are more matters of law than anything else." I nodded, at his words.

"yeah... it could work. but it would take a lot of time.....not to mention it would have to be supported on both sides." i said thoughtfully.

"you have my support." Sasuke said softly.

"and of course mine and Shikamaru's!" I added. Gaara nodded.

"Temari of course."

"i believe i might be able to get others on board. Iruka and Kakashi shouldn't be to hard." Sasuke said. Gaara nodded. i pouted.

"this means less time with doesn't it?" Gaara glanced over.

"Only for a little while. Once its done, Yo will have me for life." i frowned. at his words.

"i still dont like being apart." Gaara kissed me softly on the head. I sighed.

"Sasuke, i presume you will ensure Naruto's safety and keep my updated on any change in the situation?" Gaara said, his emerald green eyes staring in the Uchiha, who in turn nodded.

"naruto. you have a check up with Tsunaide in twenty minutes. we had best be leaving. i groaned.

"i dont want to go!"

"naru." Gaara whispered in my ear. "it will be fine. Besides, don't you want our child safe?" i gave in, though i was reluctant to do so. "i will be preparing a rough draft of the treaty, and getting ready for taking office.

"okay." i replied standing up. Gaara held my by my hips and kissed me sweetly, then to my surprise and to Sasukes, he leaned down, and kissed my stomach, just as soft, jus as sweet. he looked up, his hands still on my stomach.

"take care naruto. Its not just yourself you are looking after." i nodded.

"i know. i have a baby to watch out for a well."

"dont forget Naruto," my red head said, "your also have to watch my heart for me. i leave it in your care."

i smiled.

"i could say the same to you." i kissed him once more, before i turned toward Sasuke and headed off towards Tsunaide. "alright duck butt, lets get to this appointment. After all, how can bad can it be?"

___________________________