Hi, it's me, the not-so-famous writer that finished the Forest Series recently. First, this one won't leave me alone, so I thought 'eh, why not'. This is the Vampire AU I promised you, so I hope you won't be too mad at the end of this chapter. Enjoy.
I do not own Sasuke or Sakura. All rights go to their natural owners.
The thumping of rushed footfalls and frantic pants filled the cold night. The young woman's heart thumped wildly within her chest as she dodged another tree, her house slippers leaving footprints in her wake as she rushed through the forest.
The moon hung high above the sky, its eye casting a soft glow in the dark and illuminating the snow below and lighting her path as she kept on running. She leaned against the tree to catch her breath, the cold air showing her breaths as she tried to regulate her breathing. Her perspiration chilled her skin, causing her to clutch her silky white robe around her body in an attempt to keep warm.
Looking back where she was running from, her teeth chattered from the cold and fear of getting caught. Trembling at the thought, she continued down her path, wanting to put as much distance as possible to save herself.
She allowed her mind to wander to those precious moments that made her feel alive for the first time in her lonely life. How he appeared to her out of thin air and did his best to charm her. No matter how hard she resisted him and his advances, she still fell for him. The way he treated her like she was some queen left her flustered and happy. Never had anyone took so much out of their time just to spend time with her and make her feel so loved like he did. Then came the moment she never anticipated: he proposed to her right under the cherry blossom tree. Truly a romantic setting that left her crying happy tears and accepting his ring. A month later, they married, surrounded by her new husband's family and friends who accepted her wholeheartedly.
Tears sprang to her eyes at the happy memories that became too painful for her now, 'This was supposed to be the happiest night of my life.' she thought to herself as she wiped the tears from her eyes before they can be shed. Feeling something cold and hard brush against her cheek, she stopped walking before she pulled her hand away to look at her ring finger, more specifically, her wedding ring. Her heart clenched at the sight of the golden band with a diamond shaped flower. This beautiful piece of jewelry that told the world she belongs to him caused more tears to come to her eyes. Unable to handle the sight of this precious jewel staring back at her, she decided to take it off her finger.
"I hope you're not planning to take that ring off, love."
She froze at the voice she recognized, her heart pounding in her ears as she turned around, painfully slow, her entire being trembling non-stop until she finally caught sight of him. There he stood in his black pants and white dress shirt he wore underneath his wedding tux, the top button exposing a bit of his chest and neck. Her eyes traveled to his handsome face, his pale skin glowing under the full moon, his raven black hair littered with flakes of snow, and his onyx colored eyes that were locked onto her.
"Sasuke." she whispered, even though she was now terrified of him, her heart refuses to hate him.
She took a step back when he took a step forward, her jade green eyes wide with fear as she clutched her robe so tight her knuckles turned white.
"Sakura, I would never hurt you." Sasuke said, watching his wife's movements, noting how cold she was in that robe he gave her as a wedding gift.
Sakura shook her head, "I don't believe you." she said, her body tense as Sasuke stood his ground, not wanting to scare her anymore than she is right now.
"Sakura..." Sasuke paused, his heart breaking at her fearful eyes.
"I...I know what you are." Sakura said, her voice above a whisper, her memory of seeing his fangs when she went to check on him springing forth within her mind.
Sasuke was silent as he hung his head, hair covering his eyes before he opened his mouth, "So you found out." he paused as Sakura trembled at the indescribable tone within his voice, "I never wanted you to find out like this Sakura, and for that I'm sorry." He raised his head and opened his eyes to reveal remorse.
Sakura gasped at the sight, her heart thumping like a hummingbird's as Sasuke took a step forward, "You don't have to be afraid of me Sakura. Just come home, I'll explain everything." he said, taking another step towards her still form.
Sakura came out of her trance as she shook her head and took steps back to maintain their distance, "I won't, you can't make me." she said, walking backwards as he kept coming forward.
"Sakura, I won't be able to control myself if you continue to run." Sasuke said, his eyes fixed on hers as he felt his inner beast rising with her refusal. "You are my wife, we took our vows, I swore to protect you, to love you eternally. Even if you fight me, I'll keep that promise." he said, having made those vows from the moment he first laid eyes on her.
Sakura heard the truth within his words, but that did not stop the fear she felt in his presence. "You still lied to me though." she said, refusing to be moved by his words, that reminder that she was now his still gripping her ring finger.
Sasuke seized his walking, "I didn't lie to you Sakura. Yes, I kept the truth from you, but I never lied about anything." Sakura glared at him, "It doesn't matter now. It's over." she said, her heart breaking at her own words.
Sasuke's eyes darkened, "It's not over, you're mine. I'm bringing you home and I'm taking you. We'll be husband and wife in both name and body." he said, refusing to let Sakura end their marriage when she had yet to experience the true joy of being his mate.
Sakura shook her head, "I don't want to. You can't make me." she said, knowing what he meant by that last sentence. Before, she was looking forward to giving her innocence to him as a wedding gift and sign of her love. But now, with the knowledge of what he truly is, the thought of him taking her scared her.
Sasuke felt his inner beast fighting to break free and take her, "Don't test me, Sakura. The more you refuse, the more agitated my demon will become. He wants you just as much as I do, and by the end of this night you will not have the strength to walk." he said in a restrained voice as his demon rose to the surface, his eyes bleeding into crimson red with black commas surrounding the pupil.
Sakura's hand flew to her mouth at the sight of his eyes, her fear of him reaching new heights before her body dashed away from Sasuke.
Sasuke smiled as he gave her a five minute head start, confident that he will claim her as his own before the night's through. Taking a deep breath, he allowed his true form to come forth, the back of his dress shirt ripping as two large black angelic wings sprouted from his back. Spanning his wings out, he flew into the sky, intent on retrieving his wife.
What do you think, did I do good? By the way, if you were anticipating Sasuke in his Cursed Mark form, sorry to disappoint. I wanted to give him a less terrifying appearance while still keeping his good looks so Sakura doesn't faint on the spot. Anyway, thank you for reading, sorry for the cliffhanger, I just wanted to see if you would be angry enough to want more of this story.