By the time we got back to the village I had gone unconscious three more times. When I woke up again I saw I was in the hospital. No one was there and I wondered what happened when we got back. I sat up slowly and rubbed my head.
Shei?
You're awake, that's good.
What happened?
Gaara and the others brought you here. They worked on trying to get the sedative out of your system, but its more complex than we originally thought.
Meaning?
Its not going to be so easy to get it out of your system.
So I'm stuck like this until the sedative can be removed...
I'm sorry.
Don't be, I made my mistakes.
Gaara and the others are sending word to Lady Tsunade, maybe she will know a way to remove it.
Right...
Its going to be alright.
I know. Thank you Shei.
I shoved the blanket away from me. I saw there were several IVs in my arm. I carefully removed them and shut off the heart rate monitor before it could start flatlining. I walked out the door and several nurses immediately tried coaxing me back to my room.
"I'm fine, if there's nothing that can be done about it I want to be able to aid Lord Kazekage." I spat.
"What did I tell you about calling me that?" I turned sharply to see Gaara standing there with Temari.
"Where's Kankuro?"
"He went back to Leaf Village with several of our Shinobi."
"Forgive me for being a burden." I muttered. Okami jumped into my arms.
I'm glad you're alright!
I smiled lightly at him.
"You aren't a burden, Mia. You were protecting us." I shook my head.
"And here I am being a hinderance...stupid sedative." I felt the wave of nausea coming. Okami jumped out of my arms when he noticed the paleness in my face.
Are you alright? He asked.
"I'll be fine, just some nausea...it will pass soon."
"Lord Kazekage, she really should stay here and rest. It will also give us more time to research the sedative." One of the doctors walked over.
"I'm not going to just sit here." I spoke firmly.
"I understand your apprehension, Mia. But this is for your own benefit." The doctor argued.
"I know you're trying to do your job, but I can't just sit here and do nothing. Its not in my nature."
"You are your mother's daughter." He chuckled.
"I know." I winked.
"Wait a minute...!" The doctor started. "The village in the snow had a special type of medical ninjutsu, it was the only one of its kind." I frowned.
"But those medical records were destroyed in the fires..."
"You studied that medical ninjutsu right?" Temari asked.
"What do you mean?"
"During the chunin exams, you said your village was known for its healing abilities. You said you had healing abilities. You must have studied it at some point." I frowned more.
"I haven't used my medical ninjutsu in years. I've never been good at using them on myself." I muttered, looking at my feet. My mother used to scold me terribly whenever I tried to heal my own injuries because I always ended up making them worse.
"Do you know if the records were kept anywhere else like copies of them?" I thought hard about the long stretch of time.
"I..." I started but suddenly I was thrown into my mind. Shei was standing there.
Shei? What's the matter?
Though I may not have been linked to you when your mother was still alive, I can see into your memories, farther than you can.
So are you saying you'd be able to look through my memories to see if they kept a copy of the medical records?
Yes. But it will take time.
Alright, then I will leave it to you.
Very well.
I zoned back into reality and saw everyone giving me a weird look.
"What is it, Mia?" Gaara placed a hand on my shoulder, a look of concern across his face.
"I'm sorry, Shei was talking to me."
"About what?" Temari asked.
"He said he might be able to look further than I can into my memories. He said he is going to look for anything on those medical records. But its going to take time, since it was from a time before he was sealed in me." I explained.
"Really?! That's amazing!" The doctor stated excited. I flinched back a little at the look of intrigue on his face.
"Uh...yeah..."
"Shei is like Shukaku right?" He pressed.
"I...uh...kind of..." I stumbled as he started getting closer. Gaara immediately stepped in front of me.
"That's enough." The doctor seemed to realize and backed off.
"My apologies." I shook my head.
"Its alright. Gaara, Temari let's go and get something to eat for the time being." I stated and turned heading down the hallway towards the exit.
"But Miss Hosaka!" The nurses started.
"Please I'll be with Lord Kazekage and Temari. I'll be fine." I rolled my eyes, though they couldn't see that.
"Very well, but if things worsen you will be admitted." The doctor stated firmly.
"Fine, fine." I waved him off and continued walking. Gaara and Temari rushing to catch up with me.
"You really should listen to the doctors." Temari groaned.
"For them to tell me that there's nothing to do and just sit there and lay in bed all day. No thanks. If they can't figure it out then I would rather be helpful during the day until the sedative kicks in." I stated.
"Mia..." Gaara looked at me sharply.
"Don't you dare tell me to do that!" I yelled. He sighed.
"You wouldn't listen to me anyways." I smirked.
"You're damn right I wouldn't."
~
By the time we got to the resturant I felt like my stomach was going to start eating my whole body.
"Can't wait to get some food in my stomach." I licked my lips. Temari and Gaara ordered their food, I waited until they were done before speaking again. "I know Kankuro went to the Leaf Village to get Lady Tsuande." They both looked at me shocked.
"But how-?" Temari muttered.
"Shei told you." Gaara said.
"Yes, you really shouldn't be bothering the Hokage. She has enough on her plate to begin with." I glared at them.
"Mia, we don't want you to get any worse."
"I don't care. You have to be considerate of the other villages. As Kazekage, you shouldn't be acting like an idiot." I crossed my arms over my chest.
"Do you really think saving your life is me acting like an idiot?" His voice was starting to raise.
"No, but you running to the Leaf Village for everything is. The Sand Village has to show we are strong as well." He shook his head and I could see I was getting on his nerves.
"Do you really not care about yourself at all?" Okami was resting underneath my feet, but I knew he was listening. I knew he was scared of where the argument was going.
"hey guys, why don't you save the cat fight for later. People are starting to stare..." Temari whispered and out of the corner of my eye I could see people starting to turn to stare. I slammed my hands on the table as I pushed myself to my feet.
"I'm going for a walk." I threw some money on the table for my meal and left with Okami.
Mia? He asked as we walked.
"What is it?" I was still fuming, but I calmed my voice for him.
Are you and Gaara okay? I sighed.
"We just had a disagreement. That's all."
So you guys are still friends?
"Yes." I felt guilty as I lied to him. Gaara was my friend, but he also had to respect my wishes as well.
I made my way to the cemetery and sat down next to my mother's grave.
"Mom...I really wish you were here. You would know what to do..." Okami was laying underneath the shade of a nearby tree sound asleep. "I bet you would've loved Okami...he really is a wonderful companion and friend. He reminds me so much of the wolves from outside our village." I covered my stomach as it growled. "Guess I'll have to find my own dinner." I muttered, pushing myself off the ground. Okami opened his eyes and stood up shaking his fur out. "I promise I'll visit again soon, Mom." With that the two of us headed off to find dinner ourselves.
~
After dinner we headed back to the house, I knew Gaara probably wouldn't be there since he was tied up in Kazekage matters. The sun was starting to set and I could feel the sedative kicking in. I yawned.
"Okami, can you go let Temari know I'm here?" He nodded and ran off in the direction of the Kazekage's building.
Of course she would be with him...
I went inside and to my room, before collapsing on the bed.
Anything Shei?
No not yet, but I still have a lot to go through. Just get some rest. I'll let you know if I find anything.
Sounds good.
With that I shut my eyes and allowed the sedative to put me asleep.