Sakura had planned on going to Temari's room and unpacking, and then meeting up with her team. All such plans were changed when she opened Temari's door to find said sand sibling along with her brunette brother and her team. Waiting. Probably for her. She blinked a few times at the sight as she stood in the doorway.

"Well how are we supposed to have fun if the guest of honor stands in the doorway?" Kankuro drawled.

Temari hopped off her bed and proceeded to dragging Sakura into the room and sitting her on the bed.

"Out!" Temari ordered everyone, after taking in Sakura's evident exhaustion.

"What!? No." A few protests were voiced.

"Hm alright then. I guess you boys want to hear all about our menstrual cycle talk…" She trailed off as the boys comically ran out of the room with their hands covering their ears save for Sai who looked confused.

"What's-"

"Just go on Sai, I'll explain it later." Sakura managed to tell the poor boy while stifling laughter and a yawn.

"You alright Sakura? You look pretty exhausted." Temari started fretting.

"Hai hai Temari, I'm alright." Sakura assured the blonde woman. "Just a little tired from lack of sleep and then the fight with Hinata."

Temari frowned. "You'd better get some rest then, we can always talk another time." She said, waving her arm towards Sakura's bed.

"What is it with you sand siblings? First Gaara-sama and now you?" Sakura gripped under her breath.

Apparently the sand-blonde had still heard her, and gave the pinkette a perplexed look.

"My baby brother said you should get some rest?" Temari wondered aloud. "And stop it with the formalities already!"

"Hai." Sakura mumbled as she crawled into her bed after removing all of her weapons.

"Hmm." Temari hummed in response. "Well if you need anything, the boy's rooms are just up the hall, and you know where you can find Gaara. If I'm not here, I'll be sure that someone brings you dinner if you don't get up before then."

But the pink-haired girl had already passed out, making the blonde shake her head and vow to make sure Sakura takes care of herself during her stay.

*Gaara's pov*

"I want her supervised at all times. She should not be left unwatched for even a few seconds. Understood?"

"Hai Kazekage-sama! She will be watched at all times!" The guard assured.

The red-haired male frowned. "Just call me Gaara, Koguchi-san. Onegaishimasu."

"Hai Kaz- Gaara!" The guard replied.

Gaara turned away from the guard; to the direction of his brother's approaching chakra signature. He was slightly relieved to see that Kankuro was alone. He cared deeply for his blonde friend, but he really knows how to give people a headache.

"What is it Kankuro?"

"I can't just come by to see my baby brother?" Kankuro huffed.

"So you came to the prison just to see me. You have queer ideas of places to hang out." Gaara deadpanned.

Kankuro blinked and stared at his younger brother. "Did you just try to make a joke?"

"Something wrong with that?"

"Well no it's just you- nevermind. I do need to talk to you about something, privately." He said while making a slight motion that it was urgent.

Gaara recognized the motion immediately and nodded. "Very well, we'll head back to my office now."

Minutes later, they finally walked through the doorway into Gaara's office. Gaara took a seat at his desk and assumed his usual pose; lacing his hands together in front of his mouth, elbows resting on his desk.

"What is it?" He asked, his eyes following Kankuro as he approached his desk.

"We've got trouble coming. Apparently some Anbu were sent out to retrieve the Hyuga girl in custody."

"Hokage-sama wouldn't have issued that order, as we've already received word that she was preparing to leave at once and that she would be here in a few days time."

"That's the problem. They aren't the Hokage's Anbu."

"The Root Division then, hm."

Kankuro nodded. "Gaara, we really can't allow them to get into the village. These Anbu are ruthless, they'll do whatever it takes to complete their mission. Since we can't just hand the Hyuga over to them, they will try to take her by any means necessary. No matter who gets in their way."

Gaara's mouth tightened, and he stayed silent for a few moments. "Something also needs to be done about Danzo." He finally muttered. "It's not the group, but the Leader who is the biggest threat right now."

"You know that if anyone moves against Danzo, his division will immediately fight to protect him." Kankuro reminded him.

"I know. But this is a discussion that can occur after we deal with the Hyuga girl."

"True. What are your thoughts on what to do with her?"

Gaara hesitated. "I'm conflicted about how to handle her right now. I believe after a discussion with Hokage-sama, I will come to a conclusion about her."

"Does your confliction have something to do with Naruto?" Kankuro sighed. "It's evident he still cares deeply for the Hyuga, at the same time he can't entirely forgive her for what she tried to do to Sakura. Maybe the two of you would benefit from talking to each other about it."

"Perhaps." Gaara responded.

A/n - I'm really struggling with figuring out how to keep this story going. I'm sorry the updates are so slow, I'm trying my best for those of you who wish to see this story continue. Thank you all for your support!