x. Scarlet Crimson .x

Sakura was a vampire. But she doesn't drink blood, she hates the taste of it. Not until a vampiric came along. He made Sakura realize what being a true vampire felt like... his name was "Uchiha Sasuke". Or... was it "Itachi"?

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A/N: Please enjoy! :D

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Sakura told herself to calm down. Although she is completely surrounded by only darkness, she was still conscious. Sakura bit her lip, bending her knees into a fighting stance. She closed her eyes and tried to feel the atmosphere around her. This must just be an illusion-like world that was created by the Sharingan, she will have to figure out a way to deflect the illusion to escape or attack.

There it was! The breeze of the night air whispered over her skin and the scents of the forest came flooding back to her. Sakura mentally hoorayed for joy: she was breaking the illusion technique of the Sharingan!

"Nfufu," there was an evil chuckle beside her ear, "You're too naive, you shouldn't have underestimated the Sharingan."

Shit! Sakura opened her eyes to see Sasuke's face right in front of her; he was grinning with venom.

He grabbed her hands and pushed her against a tree. Sakura clenched her teeth, I've let my guard down! she cursed herself inwardly. Sasuke looked at her indifferently and touched her finger to his lips. Sakura stiffened.

"Ahh, your blood smells delicious," he murmured.

"Let me go!" Sakura struggled to get out of his grasp.

Sasuke threw her a half-hearted glance, but his grip stayed ever so firmly on her wrists. Sakura knew that she couldn't possibly win against this strong vampire before her. Sasuke licked her finger, where the blood had clustered over the cut. He closed his eyes, seeming to savor the taste.

A grin tugged at his lips, "It's been a while since I've drank blood that tastes so satisfactory," Sasuke brought his tongue across his lips, "You're mine now."

Sakura felt her legs giving away beneath her under the man's intense gaze. His scarlet eyes seemed to pierce her body; it was making her numb, robbing off all her senses. Sakura felt the ground sway beneath her feet, and everything was becoming a blur. Sasuke's crimson eyes never left her face; his eyes glinted with triumph, mock... and desire.

The Sharingan was definitely a fearful technique to possess.

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All was dark.

Sakura was used to it. She had lived in darkness all her pitiful vampire life, cowering from the bright rays of the sun. What more would she expect from another vampire of her species? Her green eyes scanned across her surroundings.

The bed felt soft under her body and the pillow was propped comfortably under her head. The silky blanket was smooth across her skin, but her body felt numb. Sakura breathed out, she just lay there, unmoving, on the bed. She knew; this was just the effects of the Sharingan, she should feel fine after a few more moments… Sakura closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. The air was pleasant, it smelled of mint, but Sakura grimaced as a waft of metallic smell hit her nostrils. It was the scent of blood. Human blood. She only knew too well.

Turning her head to the side so as to bury half of her face in the pillow, Sakura tried to rid the disgusting scent off her senses. Of course human blood wouldn't have came as a surprise. If she had been 'kidnapped' by the Uchiha guy, surely there would be the smell of blood lingering in his dwelling. Sakura narrowed her eyes in self mockery. Kidnapped? How unsightly. She sighed, she wished she could escape this place, but her body was still numb from the attack she received, so Sakura didn't move. She stayed in her position on the bed.

It was when the door creaked open.

Sakura groaned inwardly. That must be Sasuke.

A figure stepped in, it was a man. He looked across the dark room, and when he came into eye contact with Sakura, she saw his eyes. The same shade of dark red. Sakura stared back at him without flinching. But she knew. She knew what was coming, and she dreaded it.

The man's eyes glinted, "I see, you're awake?"

Sakura finally turned her head away, she couldn't stand it anymore. Staring into those crimson eyes made her shudder, Sakura chose to ignore his remark and remain silent.

He stepped in and approached the bed.

Sakura could feel her heartbeat, it was threatening to jump out of her throat.

Her hand was being held in his and he brought her injured finger to his lips again, "What an intoxicating scent," his red eyes shone, turning into a brighter shade of red, "It's so tempting."

Sakura gulped, she knew those eyes. He was aroused into his vampire nature.

"Let go!" Sakura withdrew her hand pathetically, her body still hadn't recovered and so her movements were restricted. She cursed inwardly.

He didn't respond, he merely climbed on top of her and pinned her arms down on the pillow. Sakura stared at him with wide eyes. Her lips quivered, terror was rising inside her. She didn't know what do to, her body trembled slightly.

"Wh-What are you doing?" she demanded, but there really wasn't anything that she could do to fight back against this strong male. Sakura narrowed her eyes at him, but faltered.

"Hn?" Sasuke merely ignored her, leaning down so that their foreheads touched. He licked her cheek.

"Stop!" Sakura wanted to yell, but her voice came out barely more than a whisper. She squeezed her eyes shut and attempted to turn her face away from his. Sakura bit her lip, Come on, body, move! She tried to push Sasuke off, but her arms were weak and stiffy.

Damn that Sharingan and its stupid technique.

She turned her head sharply away from his tongue.

Big mistake.

Sakura groaned this time. Not inwardly. She should have known better than to expose her neck to a bloodthirsty vampire. She felt it. His teeth sinking into her skin, and her blood being drained. She could hear the licking of his lips and his smirks of satisfaction.

"Ahh...!" Sakura moaned, thrusting her head back—an instinctive movement—although it just exposed more of her neck to him. Her hands clenched into fists, but she couldn't even feel her nails digging into her skin as more blood was being drained from her body. She gasped for air as she pushed her head deeper onto the pillow. She didn't know how much her involuntary movements had intrigued the male before her.

However, Sasuke just released her and looked at the mark he left on her neck with a smirk on his lips. A trail of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were yet again, the menacing shade of scarlet; they were like crimson pools reflecting the blood that trickled from his lips. Sakura's eyes widened at the scene, she shivered, so this was what a true vampire was like.

Cold, bloodthirsty, and full of venom.

Was she meant to be like that too?

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Sakura sat in front of the mirror, she touched her neck, where the mark left by the bite was still clearly visible.

She grumbled under her breath as she massaged her sore shoulders. What a life she leads! To be drank until she dehydrates? Is her pathetic life going to end in this pathetic way? It didn't seem fair at all! If there was one thing that Sakuno detests (besides blood), it is to be overpowered by another vampire. She hadn't intended to talk to another one of her own species for the rest of her endless life. However, that now changed. She knows that she's weak because she's not a 'true' vampire, but she hates to admit it more when another vampire points it out to her.

There goes her awesome plan of staying as a loner.

Moreover, she's trapped. In the middle of nowhere.

And exactly how (the hell) does she suppose she's going to escape this place?

Sakura knows that she would have to take serious action soon and break out of this place.

Before her blood runs out.

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To Be Continued...

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A/N: Criticizm is always always welcome, I'll very much aprreciate it! Because there is always room for improvement! Thank you, please review! :)