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Summary : When the vampire prince, is being force to marry due to the higher council. What will happen when he is pushed too far. When a human who he hardly shared a couple of words , helps him when he most needed it.
What will come out when the truth is revealed and with each step they take things get more complicated.
Will his heart be taken by the human who understands him or will he be forced to take his bride to do what's best for his people.

Disclaimer: We don't own Naruto or any character for that matter , if we did they would be more Yaoi pairings and goodness.

A sasuXnaru YAOI fanfic. Other parings Neji/Gaa, kakairu, kibahina.

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CHAPTER 1.

On a dark evening in the Uzumaki mansion, a lonely and upset Naruto disputed the life decisions that were being imposed on him by the council and were to be carried out by way of his guardian Umino Iruka.

"But I don't want to marry her. She doesn't even like me. Besides, how is it that I can't choose who I want to be with? Even if I were to agree, Sakura won't agree so easily."

The young male had a tan complexion. His golden hair bore an amazing resemblance to the rays of the sun as they fell freely, in unmanageable spikes. Three whisker marks adorned his face across each cheek, (amazingly they only added to his exotic quality) and he had the most beautiful wide, baby-blue eyes , that one could only describe as sky beautiful. In fact, they put the sky to shame. He wore casual clothing, but at the moment, how he looked was the least of the problems as he faced his guardian who was trying to reason with him.

"Naruto, to the Haruno family this union is very important. It won't matter what she wants as long as her covenant (1) family is in agreement with it. Besides, to marry someone like you is something that would never have been achieved without the elders. If it wasn't for them, this union wouldn't take place and if it wasn't for them, this commitment between the two distant families wouldn't take place and there would be no peace. "

" ..But...but… I understand that this is something important for us, for both families. What I don't agree with is why it has to be me. Don't I get any say in a matter that concerns me?"

"There are no other options. I understand that you're opposed to this union but if there were something that we could do, I would have done it. You have to understand, we only want what's best for you. I can try talking to elder Jiraiya to see if there's anything that can be done. For now however, just stay put and don't leave the mansion," his guardian asked with worry in his tone and smile.

"Ok Iruka. Thanks, and I'm counting on you" Naruto agreed with a sigh.

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As the silver haired man entered the classroom, he addressed the students with an apologetic face.

"Ok Good morning Class, I'm sorry for being late but as you know, for the wellbeing of all students it is my duty to make sure that the halls are safe and –"

"Kakashi-Sensei, that's a lie. You were late because you were reading your Icha Icha Paradise books in the teachers lounge."

"And how would you know that Ino?" asked the young teacher arching a questioning eyebrow.

"Cuz " she said with a shrug. "When I was looking for Sasuke-kun, I passed by the teachers lounge and you were reading the book Kakashi-Sensei," the blonde finished with a matter-of-fact smile.

"I see… well let's start the class." He continued, dismissing the subject. "Open your books and we'll continue were we left off. Who would like to express their opinion on the current point of the story?"

Before anyone could answer, the lesson was disrupted by the sudden crackle of the intercom.

"Kakashi-sensei, please excuse Uchiha Sasuke from class. He is needed in the front office. Thank you."

The silver haired man sighed. 'Honestly, they want me to teach and they wont allow me to start class'. He looked at the Uchiha student who just seemed bored.

"Sasuke, ask Ino for the notes. Remember, the notes on this Shakespeare play will be on the next test."

The stoic male sighed and nodded in agreement. He rose from his seat and headed for the door. Every female in the room followed his movements, watching him with lust.

His Midnight Black hair waved, the bangs on his face framing his pale complexion, while in the back it was spike styled as it rose from the neck up. His eyes which wore no emotion, were black as the deepest of phantom pools. His perfect lean body was tall and slender and moved smoothly while under the uniform jacket and white dress shirt, his pale, milky chest was exposed.

It didn't show but there was no doubt whatsoever that what followed that exposed flesh was a perfectly built body, the body of a god as many of his fan girls would put it. Not that he cared what they thought.

He couldn't be bothered with the annoying swarm of giggling girls that followed him all the time and that even now attempted to devour him with their eyes. So he ignored the sighs and dreamy looks coming his way as he exited the classroom, concentrating solely on something more important. Why was he being called to the office?

Finally reaching the office, he asked Shizune, the principal's assistant, what he was needed for.

"Sasuke-kun please take a seat with Neji and Shikamaru and wait 'till principal Tsunade is done. She needs to talk to all of you."

The annoyed raven inwardly sighed, glancing at the two other students. The Hyuuga, Neji, raised an eyebrow in question but Sasuke just shrugged. Obviously Neji didn't know why they had been called either.

The Hyuuga was a family acquaintance. He possessed the usual prominent features of the Hyuuga's. His long brown, almost black hair was kept low in a ponytail. He had pale skin but as not pale as an Uchiha, and in contrast with the dark Uchiha eyes, the Hyuuga's are white, a pearl white iris. It was strange but it was a family trait.

Next to Neji sat the bored Nara Shikamaru. Now Sasuke hadn't spoken much with the man in the years that they had been in the same school, but he seemed like a lazy person. His hair was up in a spiked high tail and Sasuke had noted that every time he saw him he would always be yawning or muttering the word 'troublesome'.

Sasuke wondered why Shikamaru should be so tired. It was not like he did any school work, but then, he guessed that was just the way he was. Just like the Uchiha was a brooding person, who hated to talk or to be bothered by people, so he sat down and waited for the principal.

The three students didn't bother to speak to each other and after about fifteen minutes of silence, the door to the principals office opened and a student walked out. Fear was evident on the student's face.

Sasuke, Neji and Shikamaru now didn't even want to step in, and hoped that they were not being called for the same reason as the poor guy coming out who seemed on the verge of tears.

Once the student had left the office and headed back to class, a blonde woman with two low pigtails and honey brown eyes looked at them, smirking at the sight. They were clearly confused as to the reason they'd been called to her office.

"Hyuuga Neji, Uchiha Sasuke and Nara Shikamaru, please come in."

They followed her in and Neji and Sasuke took a seat as it was offered. Shikamaru declined, saying he was fine and mumbled something about how it would be troublesome if he would have to get up when they were done. He just leaned by the wall.

"I'm sure you're all wondering why you were called here." She waited to make sure she had their attention… Since she did she continued on. "Well, you three were nominated to be in the student council by the seniors of last year, and your grades also prove that to be the best case scenario, with Uchiha Sasuke as president, Hyuuga Neji as vice president and Nara Shikamaru as this year's treasurer.

Of course it's just a nomination. You don't have to agree but since you were popular among last year's seniors, and your teachers agree that you can handle responsibility, and would be the best candidates for the positions, I wanted to inform you.

You will have until the end of classes today to let me know if you would like to run or not. The candidates will be announced for voting this week. If you are chosen it could benefit you all in several ways. It's definitely a plus for college applications, not to mention that it gives you power among your peers."

She paused to see if they might agree right away. Neji and Sasuke seemed to be thinking about it. Shikamaru sighed.

"Na, I don't want to run. It would be troublesome and it would only give me more work."

"Oh that's right," Tsunade added. "I forgot to mention one important detail. For being in the student council, you will be excused from 6th period. In that case Shikamaru, if you are done with the treasury department work you can sleep or just do any other work pending. It will be like a free period, as long as you are done with your respective work that is."

She composed her face trying not to be given away for she knew what his answer would be with this new detail. Even though Shikamaru didn't usually show much emotion, he was still no Neji or Sasuke in that department and his features visibly lightened at the prospect.

His 6th period class was Physical Education with Maito Gai, which just happened to be the worst class for the lazy student. He didn't even hesitate with his response.

"In that case I accept."

The two remaining boys looked at Shikamaru and then turned to each other.

"So what do you two think? Would you also like give the student council a try?" The principal asked hopefully. She knew that Sasuke and Neji would not be driven to accept by the mere promise of a free period.

"Well we might get a free period but we would still have things to do. I don't know," answered Sasuke, weighing his options.

"Well please consider the offer and report to me with your answer Sasuke. What about you Neji?"

"Well, I'm not sure but I can give it try for now," he said, thinking of his uncle's reaction if he were to learn that he'd declined an offer like being the vice president. He would never hear the end of it. Especially considering how involved Hyuuga Hiashi was with school not only for his two daughters Hinata and Hanabi but also with him; his twin brother's only son.

Pleased with the two boys who did agree to be part of the council Tsunade turned back to Sasuke.

"I will be waiting for your response. Let me know by the end of the day. Just ask to be excused from class fifteen minutes before the last bell." Sasuke quietly nodded and she motioned for them to leave.

As soon as they left, the principal went back into her office with a student that had been waiting, and just as she closed the door her scolding could be heard. Apparently the student had walked out of class and she was not happy about it.

"So you're ok with working on the student council?" Sasuke asked the other two. Shikamaru shrugged. "I'll get a free period and I don't have to put up with Gai's workout anymore, so that's all I needed."

"I don't mind being the Vice President and I know Hiashi would never let me live if I declined. What about you? You are popular in school and your grades are one of the top in our class, so it's only natural that you were asked." He didn't mention that Sasuke was right in the same category as him.

"Yeah I know but still I don't want any more of those annoying girls to keep swarming me and if I'm the President I would only be giving them an excuse to be near me. But still, I'll think about it. I would like to get out of 6th period class as well."

They each walked to their respective classes.

When Sasuke entered his classroom, every student turned to stare. He had been twenty minutes late.

"Where were you Uchiha Sasuke?"

"Yamato-Sensei, I was at the principal's office with Tsunade-sama."

"Very well, please take a seat." As the teacher continued with his history lecture, Sasuke sat and thought for while longer on whether to accept or decline the offer.

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Umino Iruka patiently waited to be seen by one of the elders. He was lost in his thought.

Iruka was a tanned vampire with brown hair up in a pony tail. His face had a scar across his nose, warm brown caring eyes and soft, delicate features. He was not tall but average height and he was not built for a man but he was still not feminine looking.

He had been living with Naruto for a long time and he loved him like a son, so he found himself worried at the council's sudden decision to force Naruto to join with covenant family member Haruno Sakura. What worried Iruka the most was that if this decision was not changed, Naruto might rebel against the elders.

Iruka looked up as a young woman with spiky purple hair called out his name.

"The 3rd Hokage, Sarutobi-sensei will see you now. Master Jiraiya is also with him at the moment."

"It's better that way Anko. I can consult with two elders and hopefully I will get a better answer," he said hopefully.

He walked through the double red doors into the red room, where two elders sat before him. The 3rd Hokage, Sarutobi was the head of the covenant of the elders at the moment. A stern old man at first glance but if inspected more carefully he was actually a gentle vampire. His eyes gave away his wisdom and knowledge in the centuries that he had been around, with light brown eyes that blended with his worried look at inspecting the guardian and wondering why he had requested a hearing. Next to him was Jiraiya, one of Sarutobi's students from some centuries ago, he had long white hair and a mischievous face. The elder always seemed to be accompanied by a happy grin. Both men greeted their visitor.

"Iruka how can we help you? Anko, my receptionist, said that you wished to be heard by an elder, preferably myself."

"Hokage-sama, I'm sorry about coming to see you today without notice, but yes I wish to be heard due to my concern for Naruto at the moment." Iruka paused to see if he would be heard. The two elders looked at him with concerned and confused expressions. Taking their silence as an invitation to voice his problem, Iruka continued.

"Master Uzumaki is displeased with the sudden request for a union with Miss Haruno Sakura."

Iruka didn't like to call it marriage, for a marriage was something that would be both people's wish. It was a union that wouldn't make either happy and he didn't see fit to call it otherwise.

"I understand that this union is very important for both covenants, but what of their wishes? From what I hear, Sakura doesn't get along with Naruto either and I think that if they are to be united and things go wrong and they end up separated, it will be a conflict between covenants. I just want to know if there's any way to avoid the union. Aside from this theory, I also don't wish to see him sad. He doesn't want to go through with it and am afraid he'll leave to avoid it"

"I understand what you're saying Iruka and I can see that it might be true but…" The Hokage paused thinking carefully of how to put his words together.

"We can't do anything…at least not right now," interrupted Jiraiya.

Iruka looked with hopeful eyes to the while haired elder, at the hint of a possible solution. "So there is something that we can do?"

"I don't want to give false hopes. In my opinion there's nothing we can do, but I can check out other options. I can research to see if there's another way to bring about the union of both families without having to unite them through marriage. But for now we can't let the other elders and families know of what we are trying to do. Iruka, this means that Naruto or Sakura can't do anything stupid."

"Understood. I will try to calm Naruto and buy us some time, but I don't know how long. I thank you so much. I'll be going now." With a bow to the elders and a new hope, Iruka took his leave to see how Naruto had been while he was away.

The sun had gone down and the full moon shone. The blonde sat on the balcony amazed to see how the dark evening had been changed to an amazing, beautiful night, illuminated by the white light reflecting from the moon. He remembered his current situation and felt saddened and ashamed that he was not free to give his love to whom he wanted but only to one person, the one that had been chosen by the Haruno family.

Sakura was not a bad person but Naruto didn't feel that way about her. They had known each other for a long time but if anything they had been competing. Not that they liked the same things. It was simply meant to bother him.

Naruto sighed, unable to think of a solution to this messy situation. He felt hungry but couldn't bring himself to walk away from the alluring moon. He sat thinking for a while longer until he heard the door open. Realizing that Iruka must be home and hoping that with him he carried news of a way out of the union, he stood and walked towards the entrance.

"Naruto…Naruto are you here?"

" Okaeri Iruka"(2) called out the blond as he descended the stairs with a smile on his face and a gleam in his blue-sky eyes, hoping that Iruka had found his salvation.

"So what did they tell you?"

"I'm sorry Naruto. I talked to two elders and at the moment they don't have another solution, but let's not lose hope. There might be something that we can do as the time of the union nears."

Naruto sighed as his little hope was crushed. "You're right…….I'll do something about it." The last was more of a whisper that was meant for himself as a reassurance.

"What do you mean by that?" The comment worried Iruka.

"Oh, I mean that something will turn up." He finished as he walked to the kitchen, feeling his hunger again.

"Hungry?"

"Yeah….. All this situation and not being able to do anything. At least I can calm my hunger."

He went to a medium door and opened it, revealing a freezer with several rows of blood packs. Each labeled by blood-type. Naruto took a pack from the first row.

"Iruka, were out of AB. Do you think we can get more?" Taking note of Iruka's nod, he sank his now longer fangs into the pack and drank his meal. AB, as rare as it was, happened to be Naruto's favorite. He found it better in taste than any other type that they held in the mansion.

As he drank, he wondered if drinking his special person's blood would be better than AB blood. He had been told by an old vampire that when he found that special someone, their blood will be extremely appealing to the young vampire. The old vampire went so far as to point out, as a joke, that after drinking that appealing blood, he would not be able to drink from another.

'Well no need to worry about that,' Naruto thought dryly, considering that in his case it wouldn't matter if he had a special someone. Naruto drank the pack dry and disposed of the now empty plastic bag.

"Iruka?" Naruto waited until he looked at him.

"Yes Naruto?"

"Do you think it would be alright if I went out for awhile….Don't worry, I wont do anything stupid." he added after seeing the reluctance in Iruka's expression.

"Ok Naruto, but be back early."

"Thanks." He went to his room to shower.

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Sasuke entered the office and approached Shizune.

"Is Principal Tsunade in?" came the cold question to the poor, unsuspecting assistant.

"Oh Uchiha Sasuke right?"

"Yeah, am here to let her know my response for the student council"

"Well she's speaking with a teacher. Do you want to wait?"

"No its ok. Just let her know-"

"Oh Sasuke, so what's your answer?" Both Shizune and Sasuke turned to see the principal, who had interrupted them and was now showing a teacher out of her office.

"Come in," she beckoned. The Uchiha walked in and took a seat.

"So what's your answer?"

"Well, I really didn't want to, but I figured it would be ok to give it a try. So yeah, I guess I'll agree to the nomination."

"Ok, that's great. The voting will start tomorrow and it will be announced during the 2nd period announcements."

"Hmm…" he replied simply, obviously not at all as thrilled as she seemed. But still Sasuke had to admit she looked like she had expected it. "Well then…" he trailed off before exiting the office.

The raven left the school building, having finished talking to the principal. He met with some of his friends (well more like acquaintances than friends) Neji, Lee and Shino.

"So you accepted?" asked the pearl white eyed male.

"Yeah, I told her I'd give it a try."

"You going home?"

"Yeah, what about you guys?" Sasuke asked more of courtesy than real interest.

"We," Neji motioned to Lee "are going to meet with TenTen and take her to cheerleading practice." he turned to Shino. "What are you doing Shino?"

"I'll be meeting with an old friend" he said quietly.

"Well, I have to go." Sasuke dismissed them with a half-hearted wave, as he got into his car.

The Uchiha drove a Mustang convertible in his favorite color, navy blue. The sleek polished car was adorned with a wing at the back of the trunk and the Uchiha symbol, a part of the ensemble.(3)

Sasuke didn't feel like going home. He was sure his brother wouldn't be there. After their parents' deaths, Uchiha Itachi had taken it upon himself to care for his little brother and take over the family business. Thanks to him, the Uchiha Corporation had grown and continued to thrive. As a result he was hardly ever at home and Sasuke didn't like being alone in their big house.

He drove aimlessly for awhile, and in the end, decided to stop by a park where he used to go when he was little. 'I feel stupid, like a kid, for stopping here,' he thought as he sat on a bench.

A buzzing noise brought the raven out of his thoughts and he took out his cell phone and checked the caller id. Neji

Sasuke flipped the phone open and answered. "What's up?"

"What are you doing? And I was wondering if you'll be doing anything later on tonight?"

"Nothing. I'm on my way home, and like I said earlier am not doing anything today. Why?"

"Well Shino called. He and his friend are going to go to a new club 'Bloody Rose' and wanted us to go. Just checking if you want to join us."

"Us? Who's going?"

"Well it would be Shino, a friend, Lee, TenTen, Ino, Kankuro, Me and you, if you want to go."

"Shino's Friend? Do I know him?"

"I think his name is Kiba, I don't know him but he's going out with Hinata, so they will be there."

"Hinata, but she is so shy"

"I know. It was a shocker when I heard."

"Oh yeah, and I think Kiba will be taking some friend with him. But that's all I know, so you in or out?"

"Yeah, I'll be there. Itachi wont be home 'til late, not that he'll say anything. What time?"

"Were going at around 11:00. And you?"

"Don't know but I'll be there. Later."

"Sure, later."

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Ring..Ring..Ring..Ring..

"Moshi, Moshi."

"Hey dude."

"Kiba, what's up?."

"So are you going or not?"

"Sorry Kiba but you know I'm not up for going out at the moment. Maybe later, but thanks anyways."

"Man that's why you should go out. To try to take your mind off the council's decision. It won't help that you're at home thinking about it."

"I know but-"

"NO! No buts. Get your ass changed and meet us at club "Bloody Rose" and you better be there cuz I want you to meet my new girl."

"Who is she, well what is she?"

"Well she's a.. human"

"Human???"

"Yeah but she's nice and not like any other girl that I've known, so come on."

"Ok, Ok. Maybe I'll get the elders and Sakura out of my mind."

"Ok then see you there"

Naruto shook his head and sighed as he hung up the phone. Leave it to Kiba to be stubborn and try to cheer him up. He smiled, and made his way to the library looking for Iruka.

"Iruka… Iruka?"

"What is it Naruto?"

"Kiba just called and invited me out, and I know I said I would only be out for a while but do you think it would be fine if I'm out longer?"

Iruka seemed to be thinking about it. "Well you'll be with Kiba… so I guess if you go with at least one bodyguard."

"Iruka," glared the blonde, "a bodyguard? I'm sure I can take care of myself and besides were going to a club. There are humans there what could possibly happen?"

"Naruto, you know I'm your guardian. If anything happened to you-"

"But nothing will and if it makes you feel better, I was planning on inviting Gaara. Would that be enough?"

"Alright, I guess with Kiba and Gaara its ok."

"Ok, well I'll just change and head out. Thanks Iruka."

"Naruto, try to have some fun" answered the guardian, happy that at least he seemed more enthusiastic about going out.

Explanation points.

The reason is a covenant and not a coven , there are other alliances to this group other than just vampires .

Welcome Home.

I know this car has only 2 seats but I like it for Sasuke's style and I don't know much about cars so I'm making it a 4 seated. Deal with

Well People this is the first chappy and hope that you guys are satisfied , I know that vampfics are used many times but I hope and know that is worth your while , again props to my beta.

Please Rate and Review , let us know if you want more and any comments are welcome ….