Sanctuary Chapter 1: This is where it starts, a naruto fanfic

Sanctuary

Silver Spirit

An ivory hand smoothed over her creamy thigh. She could feel him pressed up close to her back his ice cold exhale raising the hairs on her neck. She felt him smirk, the velvet texture of his lips beginning to suckle on the sensitive crevice he seeks out every time he starts their intimate sessions.

"Sakura…"He purred out, his index finger trailing up her bare flesh, so light it was like the teasing brush of a feather.

"Mine…"He whispered, curling his lips into sadistic smirk his dark pools glinting with animalistic longing as he licked slowly from her collar bone, to her jaw and along, making his way to her parted lips that were already bruised with his aggressive approach for a kiss.

Black satin sheets wrapped around her petite form served no protection against his predatory touch, nothing stopped the icy chill of his caress.

His skin was like marble, no imperfections to be seen, his eyes reflected his nature aloof and calculating usually but to her they somehow looked different, the lust was obvious and she knew of his obscure possessiveness.

She was his, that was a fact he made sure everyone knew about.

Chapter 1: This is where it starts…

Shadows cast under her sensuous jade eyes, her beauty was captivating but there was more to that pretty face than most could comprehend. Blossom pink hair cascaded over her shoulders past her breast, she was well developed to the point other females weep with jealousy. That was to be expected, she was special in more ways than one but with perfection there comes a price.

Sakura knew that all too well.

A smirk played on her voluptuous crimson lips as she noticed the hungry glances of her fellow male acquaintances, they obviously couldn't believe their luck in having such a bombshell accompanying them. They wouldn't treat her as such a blessing if they knew her past, they would not be so joyous, every second they spent in her presence was a second closer to their possible death.

Good job she wasn't so careless she knew her profession inside out, well ex-profession as an assassin in the line of seduction, she knew how to cover up her tracks. She was a man's worst nightmare and their sweetest dream, a deadly cocktail. Lush lips pursed in anguish, why did she have to get that pacific mission to that place. It was the reason she gave up, or rather was forced too.

Nothing was going to stop her getting away this time…she hoped.

"Gentleman" Sakura breathed out, grabbing their undivided attention in an instant. She stood like a goddess in front of them, her red silk dress was not modest but a tad teasing showing her curves to the full. On first glance she may look like a tart but Sakura was one of those females that could pull off the sexy aristocratic woman, her assertiveness showed clearly in her smooth voice.

"I wish to thank you for agreeing to escort me, it is a lot of risk on your part." The men just nodded in response, mesmerised by her presence such was the power of her pheromones. Her sent was invigorating and distinguishable to the opposite sex but if she had it so did men of her kind, their scent clung though it was aggressive and territorial not enticing. Sakura was all to familiar with it, the more dominant and powerful the male the stronger the smell.

If you were mated then that would be deterrent keeping other's off what's you yours, it took her months to dampen his smell and even now it was still quite apparent to her. That was of no threat to her plans at the moment, humans could never detect that or rather identify it. Feeling mostly confused when his scent was prominent as to why they felt in danger when close to her, like they were being watched.

A vampire's mate was their best strength yet worst weakness, a vampire can live eternally but your mate is joined to you by your soul if they died you would lose the powers you gained when mated which are essential for being the best. You would become unstable and dangerous, knowing this she felt guilty because he was unpredictable with her never mind when her location was not known to him. An unstable, angry, possessive man as he was, he would be dangerous to work for now, very dangerous.

As much as she loved he it was not an option her continuing to stay with him, not after…

Damn it! He was such a bastard, he always managed to hurt her, break her but it went to far. She couldn't forgive so easily this time.

"Ma'am we must set out if we are to reach town by dusk" A lanky man informed her, Sakura looked up indeed the sky was darkening. Why she was lingering on such thoughts she did not know, it was past. She could feel the familiar pricking of tears in her eyes, no! Her concentration was being wavered, this is not time for a trip down memory lane, that journey was painful. Whisking to past them from her current position in front of them as not to let them see her momentary weakness, Sakura straightened out and let out a hefty sigh.

"Lets go." No more hesitating, nothing was left for her here anymore.

This had to be a dream that she was wrapped up in this beautiful mans arms, his black robes serving for extra heat. Tender moments like this reminded her why she was in love with such a man. He was not the man her parents envisioned for their 'innocent' daughter, innocence was a word that could no longer describe her. The dark haired prince enveloping her frame made sure of that, he was sin itself in any religious view point. Even in the eyes of his fellow kind he was a forsaken child, he took lives like she saved them. Yet for some reason they yearned each other, being polar opposites normally meant you despise them. Sakura did, she hated him with every ethical fibre in her body, to bad Sasuke seemed to have the ability to cause her mind to throw away any previous sense of morality.

That look was all it took for her to fall into his trap all over again.

On highest summit of the tree Sakura could see from one angle the canopy of tree tops fading into the horizon, they had travelled far in a short period of time. In front of her was the silhouette of her destination. Tilting her head backwards she let the wind caress her pink tresses, silver highlights caused by the moons soft glow. The night was clear for the time being, little sprinkles of light dotted the sky, but not for long an angry storm cloud was gradually blotting them out. Such a shame she liked stars. A haunting giggle escaped her, they would disappear just like everything else that mattered.

Descending gracefully to the ground where her 'protectors' waited patiently, thinking she had to go a loo. For supposedly highly trained ninja's they could be considered incredibly naïve.

Revealing herself from the shrubbery she began to speak.

"Gentleman once again I am grateful for your time, but I won't be requiring your assistance any longer. I am capable of making the last leg by myself, do not trouble yourself on that matter. I bid you goodbye."

Without waiting for a response she walked into the mass of shadows that had siege of the forest.

"Wait Milady!" One man protested running from the clearing into the woodland looking to persuade her otherwise. A woman like her shouldn't wonder alone at night and here of all places especially not.

Too late she was gone.

Hey you,

What do you see?

Something Beautiful?

Something free?

Leaving was essential for the sake of their lives, her instincts at night grew more prominent. Cobbles that paves the narrow back street glistened with the torrent of rainfall that fell previously. Her red dress clung to her form, her rosette locks plastered to her intricate face. So much so that only one eye was visible, the flickering of the oil lantern barely managed to illuminate her right side. Lips pulled up into a sadistic smile, her pearl fangs glinted as they reflected the rays. Crimson liquor dribbled from the corner of her mouth.

The beauty came to a halt, a sultry finger raised to push the fluid back to her waiting tongue. Sakura's mouth formed a 'o' as she licked the slender digit clean, before pulling it out with a pop.

Heavy steps echoed, her arms sagged once again and continued her journey, if you'd prefer to call it that.

Her trance would not dissipate until her first was clenched. Thunder rumbled as the heavens cried once more, the shadowed streets of this town were not safe tonight.

Jade eyes grew sinister as the drunken laughter of men, three to be exact, could be hear coming up behind her.

This would be…fun, not. Drunkards were the easiest kill their was, normally she would prefer a bit more of a challenge but tonight she was feeling callous.

"Hey what's a sexy lady like you doing around here?" The individual she took to be the leader bit out. Howls of laughter erupted a second later as they attempted to advance.

"I was…just, passing" Sakura's clouded eyes opened slowly as she peered over her shoulder. One of the lackeys took a double take, no fear was evident in the woman's posture…she was smirking! Dread swept through his body, nausea hitting him. She would be their death, she…she was the sin temptation itself and this time it would definitely bite back. No way was he going to be the devils dinner if he could do anything about it.

"What are you doing?!" The leader screamed at his crony who had belted down the street, he was going to get it tomorrow. Cold puffs off air were felt on his neck, the woman's lips now were tracing his jugular. Two lithe finger walked up his chest, caressed his jaw with one, before dragging all five threw his rustic hair.

"Being…sensible." She breathed, eyes narrowed with animalistic need bearing her fangs. His eyes widened as he felt the sharp incisors tease the tender flesh.

"I am the predator here." Her jaw clamped down on his artery.

Watching the sunset was euphoric for Sakura, such a natural magnificence should never be taken for granted. It could never be taken away, always due to do the same day in day out. Being able to see this was the only stability she was able to keep, the only normality she could cling to and be aloud. Why you ask? Anything that was a threat to her, that would take her away he would forbid, prevent. His greatest fear, Sakura. She was the only thing he had left that was truly he's. He wasn't going to relent so easily.

"Sasuke." Leaning back on her elbows and tilting her head so she got an upside down view of her striking mate walking up the garden path. His aura was hard to miss. It's powerful radiance said he was not to be taken lightly but she could sense his mood was not the best.

A growl emanated from his throat as she gave him a good view of the teasing bit of cleavage at the top of her extravagant white gown. Pretty turquoise lace adorned the seems and a simple floral design dotted on the cotton. He was wearing his navy blue ceremonial jacket with a high collar, white rims and ruby coloured cufflinks. Onyx eyes bored into her own as he whisked her up into his sturdy arms, pressing her to his hard chest. Sakura rested her left hand between them while her right tucked comfortably on his waist.

"Sakura." His large hand travelled up her back memorizing her crevices all over again. Sakura sighed contently nuzzling further into his warmth, never had she felt more protected than with him. He sought solace, she wanted sanctuary. His hand wondered into long rose kissed tresses, revelling in its softness as he combed it through his pale fingers. Sasuke adored her hair, it was one of her most pretty attributes.

Sasuke cupped her head in his palm, his black nails lightly stroked her porcelain cheek.

"Never leave me." He rasped into her ear, her eyes widened at the psychotic sentiment to his words. It scared her some what.

But she never said her sanity wasn't questionable .

Dawn coated the towns building in gold making the hellish place seem like heaven for a second. Sakura smiled it was fake of course but she well practiced. In fact an old friend was inspired by her uncanny acting.

"Heh." Maybe it was time for a visit. He would probably him if he discovered, there can be no room for mistakes now.

Otherwise it would be certain death for those that cross her.

That's it for now, I hope its not too bad.

I am in dire need of a beta-reader, the new chapter of Dancing with Danger is well on its way, I just want someone to oversee it. I just get disheartened when writing, I start thinking nothing I'm writing is good at times etc. so I apologise for the wait. Plus I've been so busy with coursework, it seems times not on my side.

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Structure help

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