The Horrid Fears

Author: lilrockergurl90

A fanged creature glared at Sasuke before lunging foreward. Sasuke froze as sharp fangs sunk into his neck.

He cried out before tumbling down into the darkness...

Sasuke bolted upright with a shout. He was breathing heavily and his hair was matted with sweat. Stupid dreams. What's wrong with me?

He looked towards the wall where a shadow was cast. It was only a nightmare.

A sudden knocking emerged, startling him. Sasuke jumped at the sound, then cursed his idiotic fear. "Stupid idiot," He mumbled, getting out of bed.

He clumsily stumbled down the hall. He yanked the door open. Sakura stood there; her eyes downcast, arms crossed. "What?" Sasuke grumbled, irritated.

"We have a mission and--" She stopped herself as she looked up at him, "Sasuke, you look terrible!"

Sasuke just sighed before brushing a hand through his hair. He turned and walked down the hall, then into his room. Sakura followed after him.

"Stop stalking me," Sasuke groaned, "God, you're so annoying." Sakura glared at him. She stared at him as he made his way into the bathroom.

Sasuke splashed his face with the cool water. After drying off, he walked out, eyeing Sakura angrily.

He then rummaged through his closet and found his gun and ammo. He shoved everything into a bag, including his knive.

Hauling the pack over his shoulder, he hurried out the door.

Time had passed quickly, and nightfall had entered the sky. The two teens had been walking for about two hours now.

Sasuke was beginning to wonder what they were even looking for.

"So what are we going to kill now? " He asked. "Vampires have--" Sakura paused, noticing Sasuke's sudden pale complexion.

The Uchiha literally gagged before his body froze completely. "V-vampires?" He choked out weakly. Sakura nodded. "Why?" She wondered, "Sasuke, what's wrong?"

Sasuke shook his head. "No, I can't do this," He muttered, staring at the ground, "I can't. They'll get me and k-kill--"

He knew he sounded hysterical, but he didn't care how stupid he sounded right now. He heard a bird crow noisily before it began circling him.

Now he was beginning to freak out. He fell down to his knees, body shaking madly. The bird's calls only grew more haunting.

"Get away!" He demanded, cowardly backing away from the animal. "Sasuke!" Sakura shouted, grasping his shoulders. Sasuke began trembling as the bird squaked angrily.

In his horror, Sasuke picked up a rock and threw it, full force, at the tiny bird. The animal went down before letting out one more mournful cry.

"What's the matter with you?" Sakura asked, kneeling beside him. Sasuke now struggled to form coherent sentences. "Vampires. The k-killing--"

"Look, Sasuke," Sakura cooed, resting a hand upon his arm. Sasuke flinched at the sudden contact, but said nothing. He stared ahead, lost in space.

A sudden howl scared him out of his reverie. He looked up in shock. "Sakura, run," He ordered sternly, pushing himself up. "What--" But Sasuke pushed her foreward.

"RUN!" He shouted louder, eyes roaming the sky. He caught a glimpse of a rushing figure. He glared at Sakura, angry she wasn't listening to him.

Sakura finally obeyed her teammate and ran. A cry rang out, then a furry beast swooped down from the trees. It was a wolf.

The wolf's piercing red eyes glowed hungrily as it's mouth opened wide, revealing bright, illuminating fangs. The creature slammed it's teeth into Sasuke's neck.

The Uchiha let out a scream as the pain erupted. A stinging, uncomfortable, burning pain shot through him. Pushing the wolf away, Sasuke staggered back.

The creature he'd weakly pushed away simply leaped back up. The wolf growled as blood dribbled down it's lip.

It jumped through the trees and sped off. Sasuke moaned while he brought a hand to the wound. His vision blackened as red spots began to appear.

He leaned against the tree. "Sa..k...ra," He mumbled, voice strained painfully. He saw her come running from the trees, worry crossing her features.

Sasuke sunk foreward as his strength left him.

His mind wandered between being asleep and awake. It felt like hell for Sasuke. Everything hurt him, especially his neck. Perspiration poured from his forehead.

The nasty bite had given him a fever of 103 degrees. Sakura had to constantly watch over him. She continuously sat by his side, grasping his hand.

Sometimes, while she kneeled beside his futon, she'd hear him call out for his mother. It hurt her seeing him suffer.

She frowned at him sadly. A soft rustling in the bushes awoke Sasuke. He sat up quickly, then reached into his bag. He fumbled nervously as he searched for his weapon.

Gun finally found, he rushed out of bed. His feet stumbled as he froze. "Come out," He demanded, aiming at the bushes. Sakura hurried to his side. "Sasuke I--"

"Be quiet," He sharply interrupted, eyes cold. Sakura's eyes widened at his angry outburst. She watched him lift his gun, then shoot.

A sickening crack echoed throughout the silent forest. Soon after, an anguished cry shot out. "Go hide," Sasuke ordered his pink haired teammate. Sakura didn't hesitate.

She quickly rushed off. Sasuke waited, body tense. Suddenly, a pale skinned creature tumbled from the bush.

A frightful growl filled the late midnight air as the monster charged at Sasuke. The Uchiha raised his weapon to aim, but was thrown back. His body went spiraling into a tree.

He lay there, sprawled out, and weakened.

His legs ached as he attempted to move. He let out a raspy wheeze. Glancing back to the vampire, he realized it was watching him intently.

It sat on it's haunches, licking it's lips; seemingly wondering whether or not to attack. Sasuke took this chance to run. Sitting up, he jumped up, and ran.

The vampire's wild eyes caught him, and the monster pursued him. Sasuke tripped, then feebly reached at his gun. His large hand finally clutched it.

His sweaty fingers slipped from the gun's grasp, and Sasuke swore. Too late. The fanged creature pounced upon him, clawing viciously. Sasuke took hold of the vampire's wrist.

The monster bellowed angrily, then swung backward. His crazy, deformed body toppled madly as he flew off. Sasuke let out a rasped breath as he sat up.

He winced as he realized blood was trickling down his face. Deciding to ignore it, Sasuke picked up his gun. His black eyes roamed over the heavy weapon. A few scratches

were evident on it. Sasuke scoffed in disgust. Shaking slightly, Sasuke finally stood. "It's gone," He called out to Sakura. No answer.

Sasuke sighed in annoyance as he began walking. "Hey! I--Oh my god," He stuttered, looking up at the sky. A vampire shot up into the air, clutching Sakura by the throat.

The creature hissed as Sakura scratched at his arm.

Sasuke turned and sprinted off; trying to follow the monster. He felt an unpleasant burning sting his throat. A knot tied in his stomach, making it hard to breath.

Blood thumped in his ears; the feeling sickening. Leaping up, his hand grasped a tree branch. He climbed up it and began running towards the vampire's screeches.

Suddenly, the creature swooped down at him. Sasuke backed up, panicking as he realized Sakura was not with the vampire.

Sasuke attempted to rush foreward, but he lost his footing and fell. He weakly reached for a branch, but to no avail.

Sakura's voice entered his ears, but he barely heard her shouts. He fell, face first, to the ground.

Sasuke let out a scream as a large gash ripped open; causing blood to pour from his head. His body trembled as a flurry of pain wracked him; sending him into near madness.