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People who are Important: Book One	By : Morales89 Category: Naruto > General Views: 1255 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 8

"So you're Akito Shia," the calm, feminine voice of the Godaime Hokage said in an interested tone.
Shia looked up at her long time idol. The female Legendary Sannin had long blond hair that was pulled into two low ponytails at the base of her neck. She had pretty brown eyes that spoke years of wisdom and even hardship, framed by long dark lashes. There was not a wrinkle on her young looking, flawless skin. She was just as beautiful, if not more so, as Shia had thought she'd be. The Hokage's aura oozed power and strength. She had a demanding presence that could be ignored by none. How Shia dreamed to one day be so strong.
"Hai, Hokage-sama," she answered, bowing her head respectfully.
"As you know, Konoha has been through its share of troubles in the past weeks. We are desperately short on shinobi. Many died in the attack, and the high ranking ninja we have left are busy with missions. I've called you from you mission to talk about a few things. First, I think it is important to mention that Uchiha Sasuke has defected," Tsunade said. Shia gasped. 'What?' she thought.
"He left Konoha of his own free will to join our enemy Orochimaru and the Sound Village. We want to get him back, and as you can probably deduce on your own, both Sakura and Naruto are determined to do so. I will tell you like I have told every Genin, Chunnin, and Jounin that has recently been in this office. Uchiha Sasuke is now a missing-nin of Konohagakure. He is our enemy. If you ever come into contact with him, you are to capture him at all costs, and return him to Konoha, preferably alive," the Hokage explained, watching the variation of emotions flickering over the young medic's face.
Shia processed the new information. Though she had never considered the distant Uchiha a personal friend, she'd never considered him an enemy. She'd never disliked him, except when he was rude to Sakura. She did, however, consider both Naruto and Sakura her friends. She knew that Sasuke's departure had probably been hard on them both. She worried for Sakura the most. Her pink haired friend was truly in love with the Uchiha. Not at all like the countless fan girls who tailed him; Sakura truly had feelings for Sasuke. Shia felt her insides churn with anger towards him. How dare he do something like this to her?
"With that said I'd like to move on. I am aware that you are training for the Chunnin Exam and Medic Exam. From your records I can see you have great potential. Your team has a decent success rate in your missions, and your Jounin sensei speaks highly of you all. I took the liberty of having a meeting with your grandparents. You are the heiress to the Akito Clan, and they have voiced their wishes that you take the next Chunnin Exam. It is a lot of responsibility to have the reputation of your clan on your head, but unfortunately you are all there is to take on that responsibility," Tsunade said.
"I understand. I will continue to train after I have completed my mission in Sunagakure Tsunade-sama," Shia answered. The Godaime smiled at her.
"Your grandparents wish you to train during your mission. They want no spare time used unwisely," the blond woman stated. Shia frowned, 'How can I train and treat Gaara-san at the same time?' she thought to herself.
"Unfortunately, Kane, your Jounin instructor, cannot be spared to train you in Suna. Your grandmother has kindly offered to go in her place. After this meeting you are to go to your home and pick up your grandmother. Then you should return to Sunagakure and complete your mission," Tsunade said. Shia nodded.
"Hai, Hokage-sama," she answered. Tsunade was about to dismiss her when Shizune whispered something in her ear.
"Oh, right. Before you go I have a few more matters to discuss. Firstly, the Akito Clan's laws have been made clear to me. Before you can inherit the clan you must meet the rank of Jounin. That's not all. You must also study the Akito Clan ninjutsu scrolls thoroughly, including the medical ones. You will be tested on both, and must pass in order to inherit your clan. I'm not sure what the test consists of, I'm sure when it's time, your grandparents will clarify the details," Tsunade explained.
"Hai, Tsunade-sama, Arigato," Shia said turning to leave. She heard a light chuckle.
"I haven't dismissed you yet Shia. Your carriage will be waiting for you at the gates. When you return to Konoha in three weeks, I expect to see some growth in you. I have challenged all of my Genin to improve within this time. Times are changing, and it's time for us to step up. There is one more thing I want to tell you," Tsunade said, leaning her chin on her hands and looking at the Genin before her.
"There is an organization that goes by the name of Akatsuki. They are S-class criminals, marked by the uniform of long black cloaks with red clouds on them. They recently came here in order to capture Naruto..."
"Naruto-kun?" Shia said confused. 'What would they want with him?'
"Hai, it seems they are after something Naruto has," the blond Hokage answered.
"What?" the young girl asked curiously.
"Are you aware of what dwells inside of Naruto?" Tsunade asked.
"The demon fox? What do they want with that?" Shia asked, getting a bit worried for her friend. The older woman nodded.
If her knowledge of the nine-tails surprised Tsunade, the blond did a very good job of hiding it. It's not like she had special privileges or rights that allowed her to know one of the villages best kept secrets. It wasn't even that Naruto trusted her more than anyone else, and told her, in fact...he didn't even know she knew. It was kind of an accident that she found out really. One night, a couple of years back when she'd first started being friends with the blond boy, she'd overheard the argument between her grandparents and the head of the Akito Clan Council about it. His feelings were that the Akito Clan heir should not be allowed any where near the dangerous abomination. Her grandparents had promptly told him where he could shove said feelings because they weren't going to stop Shia from making friends, no matter who they were. She never told Naruto that she knew, because she felt that, in time, if he wanted...he would tell her himself. That time was still yet to come, but Shia would patiently wait.
"I don't know, but Akatsuki is after Kyuubi, and that kind of power in their hands spells destruction. If you see anyone who fits the description I gave you, report it immediately," ordered the Godaime. Shia nodded.
"I will Hokage-sama," she answered.
"You are dismissed," she heard, and bowed her head before leaving.
'So much has happened since I left. I think I'll go see Sakura before I leave. I'm sure she's all broken up about this. I hope she's okay. That stupid bastard. How can you just leave everyone who loves you? Is revenge really worth that much?' Shia thought to herself as she walked in the direction of her pink haired friend's house.
Sunagakure: Kazekage Tower
"So Gaara, how are you feeling today?" Temari asked, sitting in the chair that faced her little brother's bed. His light eyes turned on her.
"Are you feeling better? Any stronger?" she asked. He nodded. In fact, he did feel a little stronger. Even though the herbal mixture was utterly disgusting, he was glad Kankurou forced it down his throat three times a day. It had only been a day since the nurse had left, but he felt stronger.
"That's good… You got a letter," she said smiling, and pushing the scroll into his hand. He sent her a surprised look before wiping his face blank.
'I never get mail,' he thought. He eyed it with confusion. Then took it from her. Silently he opened it to reveal neat, precise handwriting that belonged to his nurse.

'Gaara-san,
I hope you are feeling better, and taking the medicine I left you. I will be returning late tomorrow night, and will come check on you if it's not too late. Please tell Temari-chan, and Kankurou that I say hello. I hope you're eating well, and gaining strength. When I return I will go over with you and your family the details of your physical therapy. Please rest, and I'll hold you to that staying in bed promise. I trust you. I'll see you all when I return. It's only been a day, but my house is boring and lonely. It also smells like old people, haha, which I guess is to be expected since only my grandparents live here with me. Well, I suppose I'll see you soon. I miss you all.
Sincerely,
Akito Shia'

Gaara stared down at the letter, for once not caring if his face showed the raging confusion in his mind. The friendly tone of the letter alone threw him off. It was so caring and nice, like he hadn't tried to kill her twice. (She really is a stupid girl. I'll teach her a lesson when she returns.) Shukaku said nastily. Gaara growled. 'You will not!' he thought back harshly. Shukaku chuckled maliciously. (Touchy are we?) he asked slyly. The redheaded ninja just ignored the demon, who in turn cackled and left him be, for now.
She said she trusted him; that she missed him. Sure she'd been addressing them all. But the letter did not say 'I miss you all except Gaara'. So many thoughts rushed through his mind at once he felt himself grasp his head in confusion. Did this mean they were friends? Did it mean she already considered them friends, even if he wasn't ready to call them that yet?
(Flashback)
"Akito-san," she stopped at the sound of his voice. She stood in the doorway one hand resting against the frame, and the other at her side.
"What is it Gaara-san? Is there something I can get you before I leave?" she asked, not turning around. His aqua green eyes stared at her back for a moment. He contemplated his next words carefully.
"Are we friends?" he asked, allowing the curiosity in his mind to filter into his words. The young medic gasped at the question. There was a long pause, and he could feel her confusion from the bed.
"Do you want us to be friends?" she asked, turning her head so she could see his face. His cold mint eyes locked with hers. Her dark eyes looked clouded. She was confused, and there was something else in those eyes, hope perhaps. Did he want them to be friends? He wasn't sure. (No, you don't want to be friends with that useless girl. Besides, I will have her blood by the end of this. Don't get attached,) Shukaku growled in his mind. Gaara fought to force the demon back.
"I don't know," he heard himself say…
(End Flashback)
"Gaara, are you okay?" Temari asked, worry radiating off of her. He dropped his hand to his side, and attempted to smile at her. It ended up as more of a crooked grin, but was amicable nonetheless. He saw his older sister let out a long breath of relief.
"Good, well I've got to go 'shortcake' I've got a mission today," the blond said, smiling at her brother's irritated glare. It was obvious he hated the nickname, but he'd just have to deal. 'It's cute,' she thought to herself.
"Goodbye little brother. I'll see you later," she said, turning towards the door.
"Goodbye Temari," he answered.
It got the desired effect, a warm smile accompanied by a swift kiss on the cheek, and a sisterly hug. He watched her leave, not too happy he'd be alone all day, but he allowed himself to lay back, and rest like his doctor wished. He thought back to the small conversation they'd had before she left. 'I think I do want us to be friends. I don't think it is wise to pass this chance. She is the first person who is even remotely open to the idea,' he thought to himself.
With Temari
The young blond walked to the Kazekage's office, where one of the old farts from the council was currently serving as a makeshift Kazekage. She didn't quite know what to expect when it came to the mission. She decided she didn't care, however, and knocked loudly on the door.
"Enter," an old crusty voice said from behind. Temari pushed the door open to reveal the crusty voice's equally crusty owner. Inwardly she snickered, 'Crusty old man,' she though to herself.
"Ah, Sabaku no Temari. I was waiting for you," he said from behind the large desk.
She bowed respectfully, despite the lack of respect she had for him. None of the Sabaku family were too keen on the elders. It was with their permission that Shukaku was placed in her younger brother. It was with their permission that their mother had been sacrificed. It was at their hands, and her father's, that her brother had to live his young life through assassination attempts. It was their fault she'd had to grow up so much sooner than she should have in order to raise her two orphaned brothers. It's not like their father had given a damn about them when he was alive. Thank goodness Baki-sensei came along. If not for him, they'd be lost. Those old bastards had been keeping their father's money from them since he died, and if Baki hadn't come to her aid, Temari would still be exhausting herself to pay the bills. Her hate filled thoughts were disrupted by the worthless old man across from her.
"I have a mission for you. The Godaime Hokage has sent one of her shinobi here to discuss some plans with us. He should be arriving any time now. Our meeting with this representative of Konoha will begin as soon as he gets here. After, it will be your job to make sure he is comfortable, and guide him around Suna. I'm going to make this a C-rank, since your job will include protecting him as well," the old man said. Temari just nodded at him.
"For now, I need you to bring this paper work to the gates. These are his passes and such, he'll need them in order to enter," he said. She took the folder from him and sighed.
"Hai," she said, tucking it under her arm. He nodded.
"When you're done with that, go down to the hospital and get the records of all the medics there," he said, waving her off. She grunted, and scowled her way out of the room, not particularly interested in whatever old bastard she was going to have to put up with today. The blond ninja walked silently towards Sunagakure's huge gates, toying with the edges of the folder as she did.
With Kankurou
"Open up!" Kankurou said, thrusting the disgusting herbs in his younger brother's face. Gaara grimaced, but took the concoction from his older brother and forced himself to swallow it. Immediately afterwards he reached for the glass of water on his nightstand and gulped it down in one breath. After Temari had left, Gaara had been ready to spend the rest of the day by himself. Surprisingly he wasn't alone for long, because Kankurou decided to spend lunch with him again. He was glad.
"Haha, you're funny when you take medicine Gaara. And the best part is, you're not even trying," Kankurou laughed. His redheaded brother just stared at him.
'Am I really so funny?' he wondered, remembering the nurse saying something similar. He looked at his brother's happy smile, and pondered some more. There was something he wanted to ask his brother for the longest time. It had been implied, and he supposed Kankurou thought it was a known fact. However...he had to know…he had to hear it.
"Kankurou…" his brother's brown eyes turned on him.
"What is it?" the surprisingly non make-up clad nin asked. Gaara hesitated a moment. It was an awkward question to ask between brothers. There's this whole unwritten, 'guy's don't show their emotions' rule that makes no sense, yet controls most men any way. Temari had already said it, and said that Kankurou felt the same. But Gaara wanted to here it from his brother's mouth.
"Gaara….what is it?" Kankurou's slightly worried voice asked. The redhead bit his lip, trying to suppress his anxiety ridden nerves. He felt the warm weight of his brother's hand on his shoulder. Looking up, his gaze met with worried, and caring eyes.
"Whatever it is, you can tell me squirt, you know that," the brunette said, using the pet name he'd recently adopted for his younger sibling. Kankurou felt the tenseness of his brother's body, knowing that whatever was going to be said, would be a major step out of the redhead's comfort boundaries.
"Do you love me…niisan?" a very quiet, insecure, and slightly scared version of his brother's usually monotonous voice asked. Kankurou heard himself gasp.
Never had Gaara ever called him 'niisan'. Never in his life that he could remember. The term didn't shock him as much as the tone of his younger brother's voice. Gaara was scared. It was like he was afraid of being hurt. The tone of his voice was almost childlike, bringing the older nin back to the days when his father forbade him from treating the then six year old, as a brother. He remembered seeing Gaara hurting, but their father had brainwashed his two elder children. He made them believe that Gaara was the monster the late Kazekage had locked inside of him. What could they have done..they had been so young at the time. Of course they would believe what their father told them. To hear the redhead speak like this, and call him 'niisan' for the first time was saddening. Kankurou felt his heart clench as he looked into his younger brother's wide, insecure, minty eyes. He looked so small, and vulnerable at this moment; like he'd reverted to the child he once was. Though it gratified him greatly to see his little brother open up to him so much, it was almost painful to look at him.
Gaara stared into his older brother's eyes, and he could feel the anxiety taking hold of his insides and churning them uncomfortably within him. He saw the variety of emotions flickering through the surprised brown eyes staring back at him. Worry, sorrow, guilt, happiness, confusion…a few of the many. He waited…..he had to give his brother time. It was very unlike him to talk about such personal things so openly. Kankurou was obviously completely unprepared for the question. Gaara felt a little guilty, but he had to hear it from his brother's mouth. He had to listen first-hand to the proof that it was true. Finally, Kankurou seemed to have collected himself. The older of the two took a deep breath, and looked down at his younger brother with a happy smile.
"Hai….otouto," he said, watching as his brother's pale eyes widened.
'He called me otouto,' Gaara thought. He let himself smile then. Happy to know that he did have people in this world who loved him, and thought of him as one of their precious people. It was a real smile this time, not a wide happy grin, or a big toothy was a small, calm, but contented smile; and it suited him well. Gaara wondered if he should hug his brother now, or if he'd be rejected. He figured that if Kankurou loved him, why would he care. So, he wrapped his arms unsurely around his brother's waist, feeling him stiffen.
"Oi, squirt, you're sure acting weird today," his brother chuckled, relaxing, and wrapping his arms around his brother quickly with a light pat on his shoulder (one of them boy hugs), then released. He ruffled the fiery red hair affectionately, and excused himself to the kitchen to get some lunch.
Gaara reflected on the hug. It was not as warm or secure as Temari's hugs were, but it was oddly relaxing. It was quick, just a simple embrace/pat on the back, and release. He wondered why girls and guys had different ways of hugging each other. Then again, Kankurou was never a clingy person. It had felt a little awkward. He was glad his brother had decided on the quick method. Brother or no brother, it was odd being hugged by a guy, it just felt kind of uncomfortable. Almost like it was too 'pussy' as Kankurou would probably put it. Perhaps that's why Kankurou didn't like it much. The older of the two returned with lunch and they began to eat.
With Temari
"NANI?" a loud, not too happy female voice screamed. The ninja next to her just sighed and rubbed his ears.
"You're the representative from Konoha? I thought you left with Shia-chan," Temari asked in utter disbelief. 'How could Hokage-sama send this lazy kid to do such an important mission?' she thought. The boy's lazy expression remained in place as he yawned.
"Hai….it's troublesome, but, we are shorthanded in our village right now. So many

troublesome things going on, it's difficult to keep track. Tsunade-sama suggested that I return here after I dropped Shia-san off at the gates of Konoha. Something big is happening soon, " Shikamaru said, looking completely uninterested. Green eyes glared at him, but he just shrugged and walked away.
"I'm starving…isn't there any place to eat in this troublesome village…" he threw over his shoulder. Temari growled, but ran to catch up with him.
"Follow me you lazy bastard," she said, striding out in front of him.
"Troublesome woman," she heard him mumble….
'This is going to be a hell of a long day. Honestly, I'd rather be stuck with Kankurou…..' she cringed at the thought. 'okay, maybe not Kankurou..' she thought to herself.
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