Dark Shadows
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, or anybody else. TTTT But I do own the deliciously hot vampire versions.
I stepped out of my carriage to look at the view the town set before me. Tall houses loomed against the dark sky in an ominous way. Other smaller buildings lay scattered about, their windows and doors boarded shut. Thick mist engulfed the bases of the buildings and the small trees. I pulled my black cloak about my shoulders and shivered in the cold weather. The horses trotted away leaving me alone in the eerie town's wake.
I walked deeper into the town, looking around in wonderment. The town, I knew was populated, but outwardly it showed no signs of life. Moss and spider webs decorated every corner of the houses, and all the doors and windows were boarded shut. Shingles from the buildings were lying on the ground, cracked and chipped. Large puddles lay on the ground from the heavy rain the night before. I leaned over and looked into one of the puddles. The skimpy trees blocked the view of the overcast sky and the moon glowed eerily through. I walked onward, tugging along my bag, which held my clothes, paper, ink and other necessities. I had come to this town to investigate, and write about, the mysterious murders that happened occasionally. But, so far, there had been no one to greet me, and that slightly perturbed me. Still, I walked onward. I arrived at a huge mansion, its tall iron gate loomed ominously before me, A large H engraved at the top. I set down my black leather bag and tugged on the gate. It stayed in its locked position, and would not budge. I sighed and picked up my bag. I turned to find another entrance when the gates swung forward slowly. I turned to look over my shoulder and smiled lightly. I walked into the huge courtyard and swiftly walked to the doors of the home. The large wooden doors were of a beautiful oak, and a large engraved H ran down, split by the middle where the two doors met. A large golden knocker sat on my right side, another H engraved there. I grabbed the knocker with my left hand, surprised by its weight, and heaved it up and let it fall with a heavy thud.
One of the heavy doors opened to reveal a girl, about my age. She had long hair; it was black but had violet undertones. Her eyes were a pale colour, white they seemed. They had no pupils, but were gorgeous. She stood nervously behind the door, her pale hands clutching the wood.
"Y-yes?" her soft voice stuttered and was hard to hear. But I managed to answer her despite it.
"I'm Naruto Uzamaki. I was sent here to investigate the mysterious murders." I looked intently into her face as she remembered. Her eyes widened and she closed the door. I gasped slightly but realized when I heard the locks on the other side of the door being released. The door swung open fully and I saw what the girl looked like. Her dark hair reached just past her shoulders and her pale eyes seemed to blend into her pale skin. She wrung her hands nervously as she looked at me. Her legs shuffled beneath the heavy skirt she was wearing. She also wore a small sweatshirt with fur accents at the bottom and on her sleeves. She bowed down a little and pointed the way with her arm. I nodded my head and walked forward.
"W-why are y-you here again, M-Mr. Uzamaki?" She asked nervously. I smiled lightly and reached into the deepest pocket of my orange coat that I wore underneath my black cloak. I pulled out a piece of rumpled paper and tried my best to smooth it out. I handed it to her and watched her as she read it.
"Oh. N-now I realize. I'll take you to see N-Neji, sir." She bowed again and swiftly walked down a long corridor. Small poles held candles that barely lit the place where they stood. Long oriental rugs decorated the floor, adding some beauty to the otherwise cold stone exterior. She opened a large wood door and bowed me through. The room, unlike the others, was brightly lit by large chandeliers that hung low from the ceiling. It seemed it was a party. A large crowd of people were either dancing or standing in small groups talking. They all stopped talking and turned to stare at me when I walked into the room. I shuffled nervously in my place, waiting for someone to speak, or for the party to continue.
"WHO ARE YOU?" A loud voice boomed. I shivered slightly. I looked around the room, in search of the mysterious voice.
"Naruto, Naruto Uzumaki." I spoke. The group of people turned around and parted. A tall man with long brown hair that reached almost to his waist stepped forward. He had the same pale eyes as the girl that let me in. He wore a long leather trench coat the reached to his ankles. The black coat swung to the sides as he swept forward. His pale skin shone underneath the bright lights. He had no expression on his face as he looked intently into my face. He walked closely up to me, where he was just inches away. I blushed as the tip of his nose brushed against mine. He stepped back about a foot and jutted his hip out to the right side. He crossed his arms and stood like that for a few minutes. After what seemed like hours, the man finally spoke.
"What do you wish?" his voice bore no emotion, and neither did his face, He stared intently at me, awaiting an answer. The girl before rushed over to him and handed him the paper. He grabbed it from her hands and waved her away. She ran over to the crowd and cowered behind a girl with vibrant pink hair. He glanced at the paper and looked up at me.
"Uzumaki? Yes, I thought I recognized your face. I've read some of your "stories"." His eyes glistened slightly and I shuffled slightly under his gaze. "I'm Hyuuga Neji. My cousin, Hyuuga Hinata." He waved to the girl with the same eyes and violet hair. She turned a vibrant red and turned her face away. Three girls that were grouped around her looked toward me and giggled. I blushed lightly and turned my face back to Neji. He stood with his chest puffed out and stepped toward me. He held out his hand and clasped mine in his. He shook it vigorously and waved toward the crowd.
"COME." He boomed. His voice echoing off the cold stone halls. "Join the party. Relax and be merry with us, before you begin. Mingle and talk with these people." He walked off again, being enveloped by a wave of people and disappearing behind them. Many people walked toward me, and the halls begin to echo loud with chatter and joy. Hinata walked toward me, her face red with blush. She smiled lightly and beckoned me for me to give her my coat. I peeled off my coat and lay it across her arms. She bowed slightly and walked off. The black silk shirt I wore showed off my muscles and I saw some girls swoon.
"Naruto?" an irritating voice questioned. It was a blonde girl. She wore a ponytail and a thick section of hair covered one of her eyes. She wore a loose pink shirt and a long purple pencil lined skirt. She grabbed onto my arm and dragged me into a thick group of people. A boy with short brown hair walked up to me. He had long dagger shaped lines of red makeup on each of his cheeks. He wore a heavy grey coat that had fur on the hood and sleeves and bottom. A white and brown dog lay on his head, asleep. He shook my hand vigorously and introduced himself.
"Kiba." He said. "I'm Kiba. And this. This is Akamaru." He pointed to the sleeping dog on his head. I smiled slightly as I was pushed toward another person. It was another girl. She was the one with the bright pink hair. Her green eyes shone with excitement. She introduced herself as Sakura. I was unable to speak to her as I was pushed onward. After many hours of being introduced to people and partying, I felt tired and beckoned for Hinata to take me to my room. As we began to walk through the hall, a shrill scream echoed throughout the room. Everyone turned to the voice to see the Ino girl pointing out of one of the windows, a horrified look on her face. Everyone rushed to the second floor and gathered about the windows. Many of the people gasped in fright, some even fainted, others just growled in anger or fear. I stood there, unaware of what people were frightened at. I looked out of the window, where a heavy rain blocked most of the view. I was able to see a lone figure, walking down the small alley.
"It's Sasuke." Someone spook. Everyone seemed to shiver at the sound of the man's name; I however just stood bewildered at the sight.
His pale complexion stood out against the dark night like a star, his dark hair and dark eyes giving his the appearance of a ghost. He walked with a long and fast stride, never stopping never slowing down. He walked slower and stopped in front of the Iron Gate. He turned to face us, and a few girls screamed. I, however, was captivated by his looks. He wore a long thick black velvet cloak over a long sleeve silk shirt. He wore long loose black slacks that billowed when he walked. He wore blood red fingerless gloves that reached to his elbows, and his shoes clicked in the empty alley. I just sat there, staring at him, at this Sasuke. I wondered why everyone seemed to fear this man other than his ghost like appearance, I was unafraid of him.
"He's staring at somebody." Ino said. Everyone turned to look at the person next to them, but after finding no one, turned back to the man. He turned his face and stared directly at me. His dark eyes bore into my blue eyes. His body turned to face the house and he took a few long strides and clanged open the gate. Everyone gasped loudly, and turned to face where the door stood. I heaved a huge sigh, and walked down to the first floor. Everyone tried to grab onto my shirt to stop me, some saying it was too dangerous, and others persuaded me. I walked down the stairs swiftly and opened the large wooden door. His dark figure was a simple silhouette against the bright moon; his eyes however had changed colours, and were now a vibrant red. I was startled by the change and stepped back a foot.
"Who are you?" I questioned, sounding much braver than I felt. He chuckled lightly, and lowered his head. The top half of his face was covered by his hairs, his eyes still shone through.
"I, am Uchiha Sasuke." He lifted up his head and gave me a small smile. "And you are?" I was a little surprised but answered anyways.
"Naruto. Uzumaki. Reporter, I'm investigating the mysterious murders that are occurring in this town." I jutted my hip out to the left and crossed my arms. He walked forward a foot and placed his hands on the cold iron bar. (A.n the door swings forward, so the gate is still between where Naruto and Sasuke stand.) He tilted his head up a bit and smiled again.
"My doing." He said. He chuckled at my surprise and released the gate. He walked toward me another two feet, to where he was an inch from my nose. "I guess you solved your case, Mr. Uzumaki. I suggest you leave this town, if you know what is good for you." He turned tail and walked away. I stood stunned for a moment but shook out of my stupor.
"No." I replied defiantly. He turned his head sharply and his body followed suit. He was back in front of me nose tip to nose tip before I had a chance to blink. His eyes showed anger, but his face kept a stoic expression.
"You. Defy me?' He placed his hand on my right shoulder and squeezed hard. I winced slightly but replied.
"Yes. You are not my master, nor I your servant. So, I shall stay as long as I desire." I was surprised that I had not given way under this intimidating man's stare, and impatiently awaited his reply. He smiled broadly this time, revealing two long canines. I was surprised and my eyes widened in horror. He laughed deeply his chest heaving up and down with each laugh. He placed his mouth near my ear and breathed. He smelt heavily of blood and I chocked on the smell. He placed his fangs on my neck and nipped it slightly. I inhaled sharply, my heart beating faster and faster. I awaited the bite but it never came. I closed my eyes and opened them a moment later. He stood outside the gate, now closed, and smiled.
"I like you, Mr. Uzumaki. You might want to beware. For one night, when you are vulnerable and weak, I shall overtake you, overpower you. And have my way with you." He placed his hand on the gate and nodded his head slightly. He wrapped his cloak about his shoulders and disappeared. I heaved heavily and leaned against the door. I closed my eyes and sighed. I closed the door and collapsed on the cold floor. A few of the girls ran up to me and helped me up. One of the girls gave me a glass of water, which I splashed over my face. The cold liquid woke me and I released myself from their grasps. I walked forward a little and motioned for Hinata to take me to my room.
We arrived at my room and she opened the door. The large room was furnished with a large king size bed; it had many large fluffy comforters on it, and many pillows. A large golden chandelier hung low from the middle of the ceiling. Not bothering to undress I collapsed on the bed and fell asleep.
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My first chapter. I wanted to try my hand at a vampire/Naruto fic. I hope you like it. I'd like at least, 2 reviews. I'll make it easy, then I'll upload chapter two. Love vampire Sasuke!!!