Sweet Sacrifice

The rosy fingers of dawn were spreading across the sky when Naruto woke up to sparks of pleasure dancing along his nerves. A certain red head was nibbling and sucking on the mating mark he had bestowed upon Naruto. The blond didn't have to look to know that an exact replica of Gaara's crimson 'ai' kanji adorned his neck just as Gaara's was adorned with a nine-lined, black spiral. Those marks were only one of the visible signs that both were mated and thus unavailiable. Their scents had mingled together and their auras had meshed. They were truly one in all ways that were important, at least for now. Gaara still had to make sure that he claimed Naruto in the ways of the humans, which basically meant they were going to get married soon, as in the soon as could be arranged once they left the compound.



A compound that at the moment was enclosed in a wall of sand so as to keep unwanted visitors out of the way. Gaara had only just claimed his chosen mate the previous evening after all. It would be several weeks before he let Naruto out of his sight, much less out of the range of his senses, which was very vast in the desert, regardless of how very powerful, resourceful, and intelligent he knew his beautiful blond mate was and of how much he trusted the blond. Naruto was his mate now and that meant the blond Jinchuuriki was Gaara's to protect and take care of. And Suna's Kazekage would protect and take very good care of his delicate mate.



Power was a culmination of skill, strength, intelligence, determination, dedication, and in many cases of the most powerful, an iron will. Naruto had all these traits in spades as did Gaara, making both extremely powerful without even adding their Biju companions into the equation. However, Naruto had had to endure the abuse, hatred, and ignorance of his birth village, which had never been a home to him, far longer than Gaara whose villagers now revered and loved their Kazekage even if they were wary of his moods and temper. Gaara, though never had to deal with the beatings, mobs, desecration of his belongings, or the unhelpful and often dangerous hospital visits.



Needless to say Gaara was not in the least bit happy with Konoha for what they had done as well as what they had subjected his precious mate to. Thankfully Naruto, with that devious mind of his, had already supplied Gaara with the perfect tools and resources not only to get back at the ungrateful sorry excuses for humans but also ways to keep Suna and thus Naruto safer. All those connects and all that knowledge of Naruto's would come in very handy. Konoha had pretty much given Gaara the absolutely, most perfect mate on a silver platter with no strings attached.



Though Gaara was rather sure that it would be best for the two of them to be married before the Tsunade woman returned to Konoha and found out what Konoha's Council had done in her absence. It would troublesome for all involved, especially Konoha, if someone tried to take Naruto from Gaara at this point. Not that Gaara wouldn't like to see their pitiful attempts to cross the sands of the desert trying to retrieve what they had so carelessly toss away. And Gaara had no reason to doubt someone in Konoha, most likely from Konoha's Council, would try to take the blond back after the Hokage Tsunade was forced to divulge Naruto's parentage. Thankfully it could not be done legally because Chiyo, the wily old hag, had made sure that they signed Naruto completely over into Suna and thus Gaara's possession to do with as he wished.



Well the red-haired Jinchuuriki very much wanted to claim his blond again and remind him of the pleasures only Gaara could give. So after awakening his sacrifice, for that was the intended use for his blond mate even if it didn't stay that way, Gaara raised Naruto's left leg so that it was partially draped over his own so as to change the angle of Gaara's thrusts. Both were still laying on their sides and Gaara, now rock hard, was still buried in Naruto's tight heat where he had stayed throughout the night. Seeing that he had his mate's undivided attention the red head shitfed one arm under Naruto's head and wrapped his free hand around Naruto's rapidly hardening cock and began to stroke in rhythm with the gentle rocking of his hips.



The soft moans spilling from Naruto's throat in response to Gaara's gentle, teasing actions were delightful to the red-haired Jinchuuriki because they meant his mate was enjoying the sensations he invoked in that slender little body, if the responses were anything to go by of course. Naruto made an aborted sound of disappointment when Gaara removed his stimulating touch from his erection only to flirt with his toned stomach before moving upwards to play with equally erect nipples.



The first time Gaara pinched hard enough to draw blood with his nails he was startled for a moment thinking he had hurt his blond before Naruto keened his pleasure and arched his back for more of the painful pleasure. Consequently, this action impaled Naruto further onto Gaara's rather large cock causing both to vocalize their enjoyment as well as remind Gaara of what he had seen in his mate's mind, in his memories.



Naruto, his previously untouched mate, was rather well-learned and knowledgable when it came to ways to give and receive pleasure which had been surprising to Gaara when he had seen it in his mate's mind. But it was in no way a bad thing at all. Naruto was quite adventurous and seemingly masochistic. Some of the things he had seen Naruto do to pleasure himself made Gaara's blood heat anew at just the thoughts of them. He would love to see blood well up from flawless golden skin then lick up every drop but for now contented himself to lightly raking sharp nails over sensitive nipples, down a toned chest, and over a flat stomach until they came to rest at the base of Naruto's hairless cock. In fact, the only places hair seemed to grom on Naruto was the top of his head and his eyebrows, leaving all the rest of his skin bare, smooth, and silky to the touch, not that anyone but Gaara knew that.



Gaara's actions invoked passionate cries from bruised and more writhing in pleasure. The red head speed up his thrusts a bit in response to his mate's obvious pleasure. The position they were in on their sides left Gaara with most if not all of the control over how fast, how hard, and how deep he went with his thrusting. Every once in awhile he would lightly brush over Naruto's sweet spot. He wanted his little mate to be sobbing in pleasurable torment and begging for release from him before he gave in. After all he was the very essense of control, especially self-control. Naruto normally was as well, but the blond trusted Gaara, his mate, to take care of him



"Beg for me my sweet sacrifice," Gaara whispered heatedly in Naruto's ear, nipping at the lobe. "Tell me what you want and I will give it to you. I will give you anything you want if it is in my ability."



The multiple meanings those words carried were not lost on Naruto nor was the pet name Gaara had called him by. Naruto was deeply touched by the words and wouldn't begrudge Gaara the pet name, after all that was his originally intended use, even if they were happily mated now. Soon though desperation took over Naruto's senses. The slow, blissful torment that Gaara was inflicting upon the blond was driving him blind with pure carnal sensation. Sapphire eyes were glazed and unseeing as Naruto blindly reacted to the feelings his red-haired mate was causing.



Unthinkingly seductive words flowed unimpeded like water from swollen lips. "Please Gaara! Fuck me! I need you pound me into the matress! I need your long, thick cock buried inside me to the hilt! Remind me that I'm yours, that I'm your mate and only yours! Claim me again like you did last night!"



Such sensual, carnal words stoked the already raging fire in Gaara's blood. With a growl Gaara flipped his mate onto his back and then hovered over the blond without ever removing his cock from its postion within that tight heat. Possessiveness and pride welled up in Gaara as he surveyed his mate and saw those passion-glazed eyes and those bruised lips. Lips that proved to be too much of a temptation. Dipping down Gaara sampled those delicious lips once more meshing them together and letting their tongues dance with one another.



Tan hands buried themselves into crimson hair which was silky to the touch and more vibrant on the steadily growing dawn light. Curious lips found the tattoo on the red head's brow as said red head nipped his way down to the mating mark on his smaller mate's slender neck. Biting down hard enough to draw the blond's addicting blood Gaara got the reaction he was looking for.



"Gaara! Please!"



Obliging, Gaara pulled almost all the way out before slamming back in, his heat and the taste of the blond's blood sliding smooth;y down his throat adding to the aggressiveness of the thrusts. Not that Naruto was complaining about what Gaara was doing. On the contrary, Naruto was sharing his approval of his mate's actions very vocally. The loud moans, whimpers, mewls, and screams were heavenly in Gaara's opinion and he would take as many opportunities as often as possible to hear those sounds and see what new ones he could produce.



Renewing the bruises on Naruto's hips was rather easy as Gaara seemed to be fucking Naruto even harder and with more enthusiasm than yesterday if such a thing were possible. Of course, the puncture wounds from Gaara's nails were new but not unwelcomed. They just added to Naruto's pleasure and the scent of blood aroused them both even more than they already were. Their releases were fast appoaching and Gaara's rhythm never faltered as they drew closer to the pinnacle of utmost pleasure together. The second Naruto bit down on Gaara's mating mark they both exploded together and a second time as their pleasure was echoed down the link they shared with one another due to their mating.



Both lay still for a few moments trying to catch their breath before Gaara gingerly removed himself from inside Naruto, which drew a startled hiss from the blond at the sensation. Gaara almost winced at the sight of the blood covering his cock, but truthfully it stirred the fire in his blood as did the sight of his come slowly dripping from his mate's well-fucked hole. But the red head tamped down on his arousal because his mate was undoubtly sore and most likely needed a rest regardless of how much his mate probably wouldn't mind being taken again.



The blond would probably even relish in the soreness but they had things they needed to do today. Gaara would not let anyone take Naruto from him so he needed to secure all possible avenues others might try to use. So the red-haired Kazekage needed to get their private wedding set up, as well as plans for their public one at a later date which the Council of Suna would insist upon. Better to just let them have their way. It was a rather good thing that shinobi and those who lived in the Elemental Countries were tolerant of same-gender couples and marriages. Shinobi were extremely tolerant of all forms of sex and related kinks as long as it was with the consent of all parties involved. So marrying Naruto would pose no problems of any kind. The members of the Council knew better than to deny Gaara anything he really wanted.



"Naruto we will bathe now. That should soothe your sore muscles. We have much to do today. I would like to claim you, to marry you in the human way so that no one can take you."



The brilliant smile he was gifted with in response to his words told Gaara that his decision was the right one. After all, it was only right that his little mate, his sweet sacrifice, should receive the best; he more than deserved it and Gaara would make sure he got it. Gently Gaara picked an unresisting Naruto up in his arms and carried him into the bathroom for the promised relief of the warm bath water. Naruto rather liked the safety he felt in his larger mate's arms and marveled at the gentle way he was held and carried like he was something precious and delicate. It just confirmed that his decision to go along with the order to come Suna was the best one he had ever made.



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Gaara had never been more tempted to put aside the things he needed to get done for the day so as to indulge in his desires, specifically his desire to be buried inside his, far to tempting for his own good, mate, again. Fortunately for the red-haired Kazekage, he possessed the self-control and iron will that all Jinchuuriki had to have and use to function around humans without mass-killings or major property damage ensuing.



After putting up with and living through things that would drive even extraordinary humans insane Jinchuuriki were some of the most understanding individuals in existence. Being able to observe and listen without jumping to conclusions and handing out judgments left, right, and center probably helped quite a bit. This was most likely why many Jinchuuriki become Sennin, or Sages, during or after their first century. They all have such an understanding of life and its intricacies that it would be a waste not to share the knowledge. Of course, most also stay warriors of some kind because violence calls to them and battle sings in their blood. That is something no one can change.



So Gaara used the little self-control he could dredge up in the face of his mate’s glistening form with the soft delectable moans being issued unconsciously from the slender throat that was arched back. Yes, Gaara deserved a very large reward for not giving into his initial impulse to bend Naruto over the edge of the bathtub and bury himself inside his willing blond. And he would get compensation later, from the same blond unknowingly seducing him, again, in the bathroom. Naruto was going to be very sore later on.



The temptation of Naruto lessened somewhat when he was dressed but only by a little. Gaara knew what was under those concealing clothes, though Naruto’s choice in outfit intrigued him. A pair of black, fingerless gloves covered fine-boned hands; metal plates on the backs engraved with the same nine-lined spiral that adorned Gaara’s neck. Black seemed to be the prevailing color of the clothes. Baggy black pants, a tight black shirt, and a pair of black sandals that almost completely covered his feet. The almost ankle-length trench coat with belled-sleeves Naruto was wearing almost looked black, but a closer inspection showed that it was a very dark crimson bordering on black with silvery-white whisps that seemed to spiral around the coat. When Naruto turned to brush his long hair Gaara was able to see the kanji on the back of Naruto’s coat.



It said Kamikaze, the Divine Wind. There was only one person in the Bingo Book who was called Kamikaze and that was a S-class shin obi who was listed as an unaffiliated bounty hunter who had flee on sight orders attached to his name. Gaara was one the only other living shinobi in the world who had flee on sight orders attached to his Bingo Book profile, so Naruto’s accomplishment was quite a feat. This bit of information also drove home for Gaara just how stupid and near-sighted Konoha and its Council was. Who would want the kind of ally that would throw away their greatest assets while putting a traitor up on a pedestal.



Yes, Gaara knew all about the foolish and spoiled Uchiha that had been dragged back to Konoha. His elder brother Itachi was probably ashamed of his younger brother’s attitude and behavior. Though Naruto’s memories did give Gaara a good idea why the elder living Uchiha had slaughtered the rest of his Clan and left Konoha to join up with the Jinchuuriki group known as Akatsuki. Sasuke was a disgrace and Itachi should of killed the worthless bastard instead of letting him live long enough to hurt Naruto. Sasuke was going to suffer, like Konoha was going to suffer for hurting Gaara’s precious blond.



‘Perhaps it would be best to contact Itachi through Sasori, because chances are Deidara would merely irritate the Sharingan user. Naruto’s personal spy network will be very useful, especially when I put him in charge of my own. He certainly has a knack for anything even remotely related to the shinobi arts. . I really can’t wait to see him in action. He is far from submissive outside the bedroom from what I’ve seen in his memories but will listen to authority within reason. We will have to spar some time. It would be refreshing to have someone who is my equal to fight instead of those too afraid to even try.’



Shaking himself from his wandering thoughts Gaara watched his mate tie his long silvery-blond hair into a low ponytail. Overall Naruto presented a very appealing picture, if a bit intimidating to others. Gaara found the blond’s appearance very attractive but something seemed to be missing. It took Gaara a moment to figure it out but what was missing was the blond’s hitai-ate. That would be remedied when they got to Gaara’s office because Naruto was never wearing the symbol of Konoha again. The blond would look much better with Suna’s hour-glass hitai-ate adorning his head.



It didn’t take much longer for the two Jinchuuriki to finish getting ready and then head to Gaara’s office. But not before Naruto noticed the rather large wall of sand surrounding the compound. The sight really didn’t surprise Naruto all that much because he was now well aware of his mat’s affinity for and use of sand. However, Gaara continually putting up the wall every time they were home was not practical, even if doing so barely made a dent in Gaara’s chakra reserves. Thus Naruto made the very sensible offer to put security seals in and around the compound as well as create a seal that would create a wall of sand around the compound when activated. Gaara agreed with little persuasion, because Naruto was a certified Seal Master, even though only four people in Konoha, the Master who tested him for his certification, and Gaara himself. Besides, with the seals protecting the compound the red head wouldn’t have to worry about the blond’s safety and he would know where Naruto was without searching through the metaphysical link that connected the two mates together.



Once they were in Gaara’s office the red head surveyed the new stacks of paperwork that had grown overnight to replace the ones he had slain yesterday. If anyone had ever told Gaara that he would one day encounter an enemy that he could not kill he would have fed them to his sand. Unfortunately, Gaara had met his match in the never-ending piles of paperwork that seemed to grow every time he turned his eyes away from them for a moment. Naruto, seeing his mate’s frustration, sent the instructions for the Kage Bunshin and its uses through their link. A look of comprehension came into Gaara’s eyes as he then proceeded to create a dozen Kage Bunshin to do his paperwork. The red head then sat down in his chair before using his sand to set Naruto in Gaara’s lap. Lightly muscled arms wrapped around Naruto’s waist as Gaara nuzzled the blond’s mating mark in thanks for the solution to beating the dreaded paperwork.



Not wanting the peaceful time with his mate to be interrupted early by his secretary or any other visitors Gaara sent a message with his sand that he was not to be disturbed unless it was his siblings or Elder Chiyo whose presences he was requesting in his office at their earliest convenience. That sat their in the quiet office for at least an hour communicating mind-to-mind as they awaited the arrival of Gaara’s siblings, Kankuro and Temari, and Chiyo, their great-grandmother. During that time Gaara’s very efficient Kage Bunshin finished the paperwork and Naruto showed Gaara how to organize the sudden influx of information in his mind.



When Chiyo, Kankuro, and Temari entered the office the surprise they felt at seeing the blond in Gaara’s lap with said red head holding him was quite visible for a moment before they cleared their expressions like the good shinobi they were. The surprise returned when Gaara began to speak.



“This is my mate, Naruto, Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Kitsune. We will marry today and hold a public ceremony later. The paperwork just needs the signatures and he will be my mate in the eyes of all.”



None of the three being told this had ever heard Gaara speak so much at one time unless it was a death threat or an order. Needless to say Gaara’s words stunned them. Temari and Kankuro after Temari had told him about Naruto had thought that while Naruto would most definitely stay by Gaara’s side in Suna it would be as a friend, or occasional lover at most. It looked like they were wrong and that Gaara had found a permanent life partner, which was definitely a very good thing for both Jinchuuriki who had been alone and had suffered for so long. Kankuro asked the question that had crossed all three of their minds when Gaara had announced that he and Naruto were to be married today.



“We are going to be signing as the official witnesses I take it?”



Gaara nodded in response to the question. “I want to leave no way for Konoha to try to take Naruto back. They threw away something very valuable in their spite and in their ignorance.” All of them saw the small, but lively smile that graced Naruto’s face at Gaara’s words. Temari and Kankuro couldn’t believe the almost… romantic words they had had heard coming from their stoic younger brother’s mouth. They would continue being surprised and caught off guard for a very long time.



It didn't take long at all for all the paperwork involved to be signed and afterwards Chiyo left for her usual fishing with her brother, leaving the four younger shinobi in Gaara's office. During the signing of the paperwork Naruto's mind was going into overdrive with his thoughts racing a mile a minute. There was only one thing, or specifically one person in Naruto's life that Gaara had not seen in Naruto's memories. For Gaara to see anything in Naruto's mind in relation to that particular person Naruto needed permission. Few people knew that Naruto had had a precious person before he had been put under the watchful eyes of his caretakers at age ten, even if they had not seen each other in the flesh for some time. But that was going to change because Naruto was very sure Gaara would allow Naruto's precious big brother to join Suna, if not for Naruto's sake, then to help strengthen Suna. Because Naruto's brother was rather famous, or infamous, depending on the person and the country. Now Naruto just had to explain this to Gaara and his siblings and ask.



Before any of them could begin to speak after Chiyo left Naruto wiggled out of Gaara's lap to stand. This action caught everyone's attantion, as did the look on Naruto's face. The three Sand Siblings had a feeling they were about to be surprised and that they were in for a long explanation. They couldn't have been more right.



"Gaara, my mate, I know that we have shared memories because of our mating but I had given a blood oath never to reveal my connection to a specific person unless the ones I reveal the connection to are trustworthy. The one in question is my first precious person and they are like us." Gaara who had been beginning to tense up at Naruto's words calmed down and let all the tension fall away. Naruto had all but outright said that his first precious person was a Jinchuuriki, not that that shocked the red-haired Kazekage all that much. All of their kind seemed to get along with each other, and those who had suffered as they had, on an instinctive level that really couldn't be explained by anyone but Jinchuuriki themselves.



Naruto turned shining sapphire eyes on his red-haired mate, who was struggling to keep his composure under that alluring gaze and not fuck his irresistible mate in front of his older brother and sister. "My brother is the Jinchuuriki of the Chimera who you might not recognize but you have all probably heard of the Sansai."



That name did shock the Sand Siblings. Sansai, the three natural disasters: Flood, Fire, and Storm. All disasters came in the in some form of fire, flood, or storm. After all tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning are all connected to storms. Landslides, lava from volcanic eruptions, and tidal waves can be connected to floods. Ash, embers, and heat can be connected to fire. The Sansai was another of the rare, few shinobi with a flee on sight order attached to their Bingo Book profile. Before Gaara and Temari could interrupt Naruto, Kankuro did.



"You mean that the Sansai is your adopted brother? One of the most renown, feared, and unaffiliated shinobi in the world with a S-class ranking in the Bingo Book, not to mention highly sought after bounty hunter is your brother? If he is a Jinchuuriki then its no wonder that the guy has nuke-nin pissing their pants in fear when his name is mentioned. Well, if you know the Sansai then you probably know his reputed partner the Kamikaze right?"



After Kankuro asked his last question he took in his younger brother's slightly widened eyes and his elder sister's stunned expression and followed their gaze. Both were looking straight at the blond Jinchuuriki in the room. It took the puppet master a moment to figure out why his siblings were acting that way and after taking in the blond's appearance he fully understood. The highly feared Kamikaze was standing in front of them. It took another moment for the implications of this to sink into Kankuro's brain and cause stress for his poor suffering nerves. His already scary as fuck little brother had just married and mated someone who was equally as powerful as him and equally as scary. To make matters worse the blond Jinchuuriki was probably going to ask for his scarier than hell brother to join Suna. Kankuro hated when he was right some times. No sooner than the puppet master had thought it Naruto spoke.



"Arashi is not a member of any shinobi village because he refused to even consider joining Konoha. He knew that I would never end up staying in the Konoha and that they would try to get rid of me as soon as possible. That and he had not exactly finished his studies. Arashi became the youngest of our kind to become a Sennin, which he achieved last year at the age of fifteen. I ask that Arashi be allowed to join Suna. He has been my best friend and brother in all things for as long as I can remember. Our tenants are connected as they are family and that connection transferred over to us. He would join and help Suna if I asked. Besides, Arashi would definitely want to meet you all, especially you Gaara."



"Damn right I want to meet this Gaara. Though I guess by the look of him I don't really have anything to worry about. He is a Jinchuuriki after all, and we never abuse our own. It will be nice having another brother I suppose." The sound of a new voice caused everyone but Naruto to tense in surprise because the blond recognized the speaker. A figure with slivery-white hair and clothing almost exactly like Naruto's, except the shirt was fishnet leaving plenty of bare skin to be seen, materialized next to the blond Jinchuuriki. "Kyuubi told Kuronue that I was needed in Sunagakure and I felt your mating bond come into existence. I take it this is the one you have Seen in your visions."



"Visions?" Temari, who had cautiously come out of her renewed shock at Naruto's seeming trust of the one beside him, asked. Her breath caught in her throat as the ethereal beauty looked straight at her and seemingly pinned her in place with startling silver eyes. Of course the musical voice of the male beside Naruto didn't help.



"All of us Jinchuuriki experience visions, brief glimpses of who we will find our happiness with, the ones who will complete us. Naruto has always seen crimson hair, intense teal eyes surrounded by black, and bloody sand. Seeing Sabaku no Gaara as his mate is of no surprise to me, not with my eyes." That explained a few things and caused more questions but all three siblings had finally figured out why Naruto was so relaxed and unsurprised at this mysterious male's presence. This was Arashi, Naruto's Jinchuuriki brother, and the Sansai. However, Gaara spoke next.



"You are the Jichuuriki of the Chimera, Arashi, my mate's brother?" Arashi nodded in response. "What did you mean by your eyes?"



"I became a Sennin earlier than our kind usually do almost out of necessity because I can quite literally see into the past, present, and future with my eyes. Naruto will have the same gift when I awaken it in him because I gave it to him as a symbol of our being family. As Naurto's mate, Gaara, will receive the same gift. So I came to teach you both how to use and control the gift they have been given. My eyes can do many other things besides what I have mentioned so far. If my guess is right you will both become even more in touch with the elements once Gaara's heat and the feelings surrounding mating and claiming cool down." Mention of Gaara and Naruto mating caused Kankuro and Temari to blush heavily. Arashi, however, was observing Gaara and Naruto, who had once again been dragged back into the red head's lap. Not that the blond was protesting his position at all. The white-haired Jinchuuriki decided to speak quickly and get his two newly mated brothers out of the office and back to their compound before they forgot about their audience.



"I wish to join Suna with your permission Gaara, Godaime Kazekage of Sunagakure." The red-haired Jinchuuriki nodded in assent knowing he would catch hell from his mate and be a fool to refuse the allegiance of such a powerful shinobi. And there was no way Arashi would betray Naruto and by extension Gaara. Arashi was a Jinchuuriki and apparently his new brother, a new member of his family, a precious person to protect as his mate woulkd say. Gaara couldn't say he regretted anything that had happened lately at all.



Of course, Kankuro and Temari's blushes deepened even more when Arashi spoke one last time. "Gaara, take your mate back to your room. The mating bond between the two of you is still new and will need to be renewed again soon. Your urges will overcome you both if you aren't careful. All three of us can speak later little brother, right now you need to take your blond mate to bed before you both forget there are other people in the room."



Not even a second after Arashi finished speaking Gaara sand shunshined himself and Naruto home. They still had things to do and would not be seen for a couple of days, which would leave poor Kankuro and Temari stuck with the evil, dreaded paperwork.