Author's Note:

Raye Sun: Yeah, I know I promised to get to this rewrite a long time ago but college homework is a killer. Now that the semester is over, I've finally gotten around to it.

Naruto: 'Bout time…

Raye Sun: Quiet you! Anyway… If you've read the original version of this story, you'll see that the basic idea is still the same. This rewrite though has more characters and hopefully more depth as well. The one major difference is that I've taken out Naruto's sister. Naruto? Will you do the honors?

Naruto: Fine… Raye Sun does not own Naruto. Please do not sue cause she is completely broke. Happy now?

Raye Sun: … You didn't have to mention that I'm broke… It's painful enough as it is…

Naruto: Heh heh… right… well… on with chapter one!

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Chapter One

Naruto sat on a wooden crate close to the window. A small band of light seeped through the boards that covered the opening. Naruto stared intently at the spot of light as it got smaller and smaller. He tapped his foot on the dusty floor impatiently.

"Come on… come on…" he mumbled under his breath.

His dark haired companion watched him silently from the other side of the room.

"Watching the window won't make the sun set any faster dobe…" he voiced.

"Shut up teme!" Naruto shouted back to him.

"Hn…"

Naruto growled slightly, his fangs showing. He and Sasuke had been traveling together for five years. They were like brothers. Still… they often got on each others nerves. Naruto's gaze returned to the waning light as he let his mind wander…

It had been five years since both of them were turned into vampires. Neither had any memory of their human life. All they knew was that Sasuke's older brother Itachi had turned them. He had trained them for three years until they turned thirteen. Then, he left without a word. They had no idea where he had gone. Since then, they had made their own way in the world.

Three months ago, they reached Konohagakure… the greatest village of vampire hunters in the world. Naruto could hardly believe they had managed to stay here for as long as they had without getting caught. Still, as long as they remained undiscovered, they had no plans of leaving anytime soon. Naruto and Sasuke both felt drawn to the village for some reason. It felt like some faint memory from another life was trying to claw its way out. Naruto refused to leave until he found out why this place affected him so. Of course, he had another reason for staying as well…

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Hinata walked home in silence… well… almost. Her two friends Sakura and Ino were arguing about something. But, as usual Hinata was ignoring them. She had other things on her mind.

'Tonight… I'll tell him for sure.' Hinata thought.

"Hey Hinata, what's on your mind?" Sakura asked.

Hinata was pulled out of her thoughts when she realized the other two girls had stopped and were staring at her.

"Uh… n-n-nothing…" she replied.

"You are going to the ceremony tomorrow, right?" Ino asked her.

"C-ceremony?" she stuttered.

"You didn't forget, did you?" asked the pink haired girl, "It's been five years since…" Sakura got a depressed look on her face and stared at the ground, unable to say anything else.

"Of course…" Hinata said quickly, "I remember."

The tree girls continued walking until they reached a street corner. Sakura hadn't said anything the whole time. Ino was trying in vain to comfort her friend.

"Come on Sakura, I'll walk you home." said Ino, "Will you be okay from here Hinata?"

"S-s-sure."

"See you tomorrow!" The blonde waved as she escorted Sakura home.

Hinata continued to the Hyuuga compound lost in thought. It was times like these especially that she felt like a terrible person for not saying anything. She had been so caught up in her own life that she nearly forgot about the ceremony coming up. It was the ceremony to commemorate all the Uchiha's that died the night that Itachi Uchiha attacked. As well as a ceremony to commemorate the Hokage's only son who was also killed.

How could she forget how this time of year always affected Sakura? It affected all of them. It used to affect her too. But seeing Sakura's reaction earlier only strengthened her resolve. She would tell him tonight for sure. She should have told him months ago when she first met him, but she didn't. Why? Why didn't she tell him? She would meet him tonight and tell him, if not for herself, then for Sakura. How could she have forgotten Sakura's feelings?

They were only ten years old when the news racked the village. The Uchiha's were the strongest clan in Konoha. No one ever saw it coming. She remembered the day that Iruka-sensei walked into the academy classroom with an expression of sadness on his face that she had never seen before.

"I have some sad news…" he had said, "We've received reports that last night, Itachi Uchiha betrayed the village. He was turned into a vampire and attacked his own clan."

Hinata remembered how silence filled the classroom as the other students realized that both Sasuke and Naruto were not there.

"The entire clan…" Iruka-sensei continued, "was slaughtered. Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki were among the dead. If all of you could please observe a moment of silence in their honor…"

Hinata saw it as clearly as though it were yesterday. Iruka-sensei sat down at his desk looking defeated. She felt her stomach fly into her throat. Naruto… the boy she always admired… was dead. She never even got a chance to tell him how she felt. Silent tears flooded down her face. Suddenly, she heard a cry of grief.

"Noooo! No!"

The class turned and saw Sakura Haruno on the floor crying her eyes out. Her friend Ino Yamanaka was trying to hold her up.

Seeing Sakura only made Hinata cry more. Of course… Sakura… She and Naruto were best friends. They had been like brother and sister ever since they were born. And it was no secret how much Sakura loved Sasuke. Ino managed to get Sakura up off the floor and out of the classroom. Hinata continued to cry. She looked over and saw the sad expressions on the faces of her classmates. Chouji Akimichi, Shino Aburame, and especially Shikamaru Nara and Kiba Inuzuka were all friends of Naruto and Sasuke. She could see the grief on all their faces.

Hinata shook herself out of her memories when she realized she had reached home. Slowly, she made her way to her bedroom and waited for sunset.

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Naruto's heart soared as he watched the last sliver of light disappear. He ran full speed out the door and towards the forest. He rushed through the trees and came out into a clearing. A waterfall glowed in the moonlight and flowed into a lake. On the bank of the lake sat a girl.

Naruto smirked and snuck up on the figure. He reached his hands around and covered her eyes, "Guess who?"

The girl gave a small laugh. Removing his hands she turned around and hugged him, "Naruto."

Naruto returned the hug, "How are you, Hinata?"

She pulled away from him. "Hinata?" he asked, "What's wrong?"

Hinata looked up at Naruto with sad lavender eyes, "Naruto… I-I'm sorry. I'm so s-sorry…" she started to cry.

Naruto reached for her and turned her so she faced him, "What is it?" he asked.

"T-there's something I should have t-told you a long time ago…"

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Author's Note:

Raye Sun: Yay! Evil cliffy! They're so fun!

Naruto: Maybe for you… You left Hinata crying!

Raye Sun: Uh, sorry? Anywho… Those of you who read my first version might have noticed a few changes. Ok…. A lot of changes. First of all, I made Naruto and Sasuke ten when Itachi attacked so that their classmates would remember them. I also brought in Sakura and the rest of the Naruto gang. And for you Gaara fans, don't despair! He'll still show up! One huge change is that Hinata now remembers Naruto from when he was a human. Well, that's it for now!

Naruto: Yeah so… REVIEW!!!!!!! Please? I'll share my ramen with you!