A/N: Yo people! This is my first Itachi and Hinata story, so please don't hate me if it's bad. Anyway, this story was inspired by Kelly Clarkson's Addicted. It's a really good song. The lyrics may just pop up in places in the story because I want them to.

Disclaimer: All Naruto characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto, not me.

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Addicted

Chapter One:

Why Is It So… Dark?

"Run away!"

"You are being used!"

"Are you blind?"

"You have to get away!"

"But I…"

"But you what?"

"I love him!"

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In a world with just darkness, how do you find light?

Would you be able to escape the strangling grip that encircles you in a never-ending nightmare? What is it that one must do before they can escape bindings so tight that their soul could suffocate? Must it be so hard to live with good intentions without being accused of something sinister?

Is it so hard… to not see blood shed?

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Opal eyes glistened in the dark like full moons. The sound of a waterfall was heard all throughout the area. This place… this place was the only way to know that peace still roamed this world.

Searching for a companion identical to it. Trying to rid itself of the bloody wars and disgusting ways of mortals, and immortals.

The night wind ruffled the young girls hair as she sat on a large rock, humming a soft song. Her eyes like light lavender closed. A feeling of peace welled inside of her as she put her feet in the cool water.

For once the sky wasn't covered in clouds so the stars begged to be let out of the grasp the clouds had over them. The crescent moon brightened up the whole area, giving off a feeling of safety.

That feeling of safety was rare nowadays. Usually people feared for they lives every waking moment. Most even feared that they would die in their sleep. And sometimes, they would fear that they would never die.

The curse of an immortal was horrid.

"Hinata-chan." A male voice called, making the crickets that the young purple haired girl had been listening to become silent. She looked over her shoulder and smiled at the black haired guy. The light the moon gave made his hair glisten.

"Neji-niisan." She said happily, softly. Her voice sounded like a soft wind that would lightly ruffle ones hair. A almost smile appeared on Neji's face. His younger cousin will always be like that. But it was all right with him.

"I knew you would be here." He said after a minute of remembering how shy Hinata had once been. That part of her was still there. Yet around him Hinata was a whole other person. She was kind, loving, and gentle. It seemed to most that Hinata would break in their arms. "This place is very peaceful. It is shocking places like this still exist."

Hinata only nodded, looking down at the water. The world had turned dark after the past few years. It was a shock that the sun still roes to find life. Hinata sighed and looked at the waterfall, seeing the moons reflection slightly dancing from the fast current.

"Neji?" She called his name in her light wind tone and Neji looked up at her from the branch he was sitting on. "Why is the world so… dark? Must there be bloodshed everyday? What good is it to live if one can only see death?" It seemed that Hinata was asking herself the questions, and Neji noticed this. He sighed softly and looked up at the sky.

"I don't know. It has been like this for a long time now. I myself blame it on the immortals. Especially vampires." Neji hissed out the word, pure venom in his usually calm voice. Hinata's face turned sad as she remembered that.

It haunted her nightmares every night. What happened left Neji and herself the only ones left of their clan. Ever since then Neji has harbored a deep hatred towards immortals, vampires in general. It has been ten years since that night, and now Hinata was eighteen. That night still made her cry herself to sleep.

"It's pretty late Hinata-chan. We should be heading back home." Neji said, putting a halt to Hinata's thoughts. She nodded and put her sandals on that were right next to the rock she had been sitting on. Neji waited until Hinata was ready to go and started walking up the trail to their home.

Hinata looked at her sweet escape. The place where she would always be able to run to if the world was collapsing around her. A glow of red in a tree caught her attention. But as quick as she saw it the glow was gone.

Confused, Hinata almost walked to where she saw it but then remembered that Neji was waiting for her. Quickly running up the hill she soon saw Neji waiting at the top.

"Oi, Neji-niisan! Do you know what's for dinner?" Hinata asked happily when she got to her cousins side. The black haired mortal shrugged and the smirked.

"It's your turn to cook." He said and began to walk off, leaving a disappointed Hinata.

"But niisan! I don't like cooking!" She whined, following after him in a pouting position. She heard Neji chuckle from her reaction. A light smile graced her lips. It wasn't to often that Neji chuckled, especially around her.

As the two walked into the house, the crimson glow appeared in the bushes again. A few ravens flew from the trees. The rustle of leaves made the glow shift. Two figures stood next to the blow, both bowing.

"Sorry to disturb you, master. But it seems that your younger brother is coming her soon. It doesn't seem like he is going to leave without bloodshed either." One of the figures spoke in a deep tone. His eye opened to show a bright blue glow.

"Hn. Signal everyone to be on guard. If he wants to bring death, then let us see him try."

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A/N: Ok, there is the first chappie. I hoped you like it. Just to let you know this is taking place in the present time. Like 2008 and stuff. Please review! I would appreciate it very much. No flaming… I already know I suck. Also, if you want me to update soon, please bug me! A weird request, yes, but that is the only way I will continue writing this thing!