Greetings! I just returned from a major writer's block because I've been swamped with school-related priorities, but seeing as things have calmed down, I have been editing the plots of my stories!...and playing Assassin's Creed 4 which somehow led me to writing this story. It's my first dark fanfic in years so go easy on me ^_^

Naruto doesn't belong to me.

Quick note: Anything underlined indicates a transition :o Anywho, I hope you enjoy.

A mist bathed the streets. Warm homes went cold with the fading of lights. The streets cleared with the exception of sinister figures. "Almost there…closer…closer." The hooded man in black dove down from a building, his figure centered in the porcelain moon above. Down in the alley a merchant lay dead in a pool of blood. The hooded man whisked the blood off his blade, its hilt a bright gold and red, and placed it slowly back into its case at his side. He knelt down by the corpse and acknowledged the deep laceration in the late merchant's neck. "You call yourself a loyal worker in this city? As far as I'm concerned, that doesn't include selling spoiled food to families. Rest in peace along with your corrupted company." And with that, he left.

The clock ticked. Rain beat against the wide windows framed by gray clouds in the sky. A few coughs and occasional beeps from the checkout scanner. Hinata Hyuga sat in the university's library reading her book. A romance novel about a young man drafted into combat and thus leaving his wife with their children. She sighed and closed the book. I'd kill to be a romance novel with Naruto as my knight in shining amor- Her thoughts were cut short as she instinctive snapped her attention to the said young man settling in his seat at the end of the table. He looked exhausted. Should a say something?

"N-Na- Naruto?" He looked up from his mobile and blinked a few times before fully acknowledging her. He laughed to himself and sat up. "Hey there, beautiful," he smirked.

Hinata flinched as her heart skipped a beat at this. BEAUTIFUL!? She fought the urge to squeal and faint, her trademark blush spreading across her face.

"Um, how are you? Y-You look a tad..exhausted." Her eyes met his, but he was the one to break her gaze and looked forward at nothing in particular.

"Alright. I, ah, had a long night is all. Uhh, been trying to cram some time in to finish up that term paper due in a few weeks," he grinned back at her.

"Oh..I see," she couldn't help but smile. He was always so cool, so calm and collected. The way he'd smile at her always got to her too and his presence brought on this indescribable warmth. She felt safe. "I'm s-still trying to finish my outline. T-this may probably b-be the l-longest one w-we have to write u-until v-vacation."

Naruto nodded. "For real. Hey," his cerulean eyes went to the book that sat in her lap. "Whacha reading there?" Hinata quickly looked down at the book as if it was the first time she laid eyes on it. "O-oh, it's just a romance novel." Naruto's eyes widened and he turned serious. "Please don't tell me it's one of Jiraya the pariah's books."

Hinata waved her hands, "N-No! No! It's just..it's about.." Why did she forget to speak? Now was not the time! She did read one. Just one, but not to its full length and not on purpose. Neji left it lying on the counter one day before heading off to work and Hinata was bored. End of story.

Naruto let out a laugh that echoed through the library and Hinata's face turned red. She was embarrassed and Naruto soon felt a tap on his shoulder. It was the librarian. "Hey, Uzumaki. Keep it down or you're out of here, got it?"

"Yeah, yeah," he obeyed and cleared his throat as the librarian returned to her desk. He checked his mobile for the and stood up. It was getting late. He had to go. He turned to see Hinata looking at him in question. She didn't speak though. She felt whatever reason he had to go was none of her business.

"Sorry to be leaving you like this, beautiful, but…I have duties to attend. We should talk about that book some other time ok?" He stretched.

Hinata smiled. "Yes, of course."

A thought crossed Naruto's mind. "Oh and Hinata," he called to the young woman and immediately got her attention. "If you aren't too busy…would you care to join me for a night on the town?"

Hinata felt like her heart was going to burst. It was beating so fast, it was all she could hear. She was beginning to pant and Naruto's face depicted a state of worry even though he knew the answer to her question. She was just so cute. He wanted to mess with her a little.

"Is that a yes?" he smirked.

All the girl could do was nod.

"Well, alright. I will see you then beautiful.." he said almost seductively and headed towards the door chuckling loudly only to be hushed irritably by the librarian yet again.

The wind disturbed the trees into shielding the moon. A door slammed shut to the dark cellar, the air smelling of stale blood and old books.

"What the fuck took you so long?" He spoke, eyes glowing sapphire, on what could be made out to be an throne.

"My apologies father. I was-"

"Wasting time." The man on the throne finished.

"Wasting time…" he mused. He was catching up with a friend is all. A friend he really really liked.

"Yes, wasting time. Do you realize that our target is shedding blood as we speak? He preaches endlessly about a new world. A new world which would most certainly exist under his corruption! You must slay him and his followers! This means you have no time to waste time! A truly skilled assassin has no time to lurk among the followers or he shall become a slave to ignorant obedience! Be prompt!" the voice demanded in rage.

"Yes, father."

"Do not disgrace this clan, do not demolish your rank, your prestige. Do not fail me."

"Yes, father."

"Your target tonight is, goes by the name of Gaara. Men of such prestige and corruption, will infect the world's citizens. He is always accompanied by his siblings whom are infectious as well. Get to work and be back at dawn."

"Yes, father." The now hooded man in black stood and turned towards the moon casting a glow in between the leaves. He stepped forward, but was halted.

"Oh and Naruto..."

"Yes, father?"

"Do not waste time."

Naruto exited the cellar. This would be simple. People of nobility are sleeping by this hour. His mind drifted to Hinata. She was so beautiful. Shy but intelligent and thoughtful. He liked people like her and he wanted to get to know her. He was excited about their date. What if she finds out who and what I really am? These bloodstained hands don't deserve someone so precious…so innocent. He shook his head and returned to the priority.

He arrived and began to analyze the building. The target had to be in the center room on the highest floor. That's what they all did. Scaling the side, Naruto was on alert. There would be guards monitoring the vicinity from the roof. Mmm…. His eyes grew red with bloodlust.

What did you think? Can you tell I'm still recovering from a writer's block!? TT_TT

Please review and have a nice day :D