Been ages since I posted to this story and I'm sorry, but I've been occupied...Yeah I know you've heard that excuse from other writers, but might I add I don't care! I've been working my but off and I'm not talking about writing!
(I don't own any part of Naruto)
Shizune opened her eyes. She was staring at a grey ceiling banded with metal reinforcements. It was a moment before she sat up. When she did it was obvious that she had been out for a while. The memory of what she had just done in the white walled reaches of her mind was still fresh. Shukaku was dozing lightly in his chair and there was a second ninja doing the same across from him. He looked like an AMBU, though he wasn't wearing a mask. Shizune started at an unfamiliar voice from behind her.
She turned to see Kara, a chunin medical ninja that had long yellow blond hair, the same shade as Naruto's. She was saying, "Please Sakura can I try it just one time?" Sakura said, "By "it" you mean me! No you don't get to have my blood. You want to bite my throat or something don't you?! That would hurt you idiot!" Naruto shifted off his bed where Hinata had been snoozing. He said, "It doesn't hurt you know. It actually feels good." Sakura looked appalled, "What the fuck Naruto?! Are you a masochist of something. It's no wonder you let me hit you so much!" He groaned, "Come on Sakura, you don't believe me?" Tenten piped in, "Yeah Sakura it feels amazing. You'll be begging for it once you feel it the first time."
Sakura didn't believe her. She said, "You know...your probably a masochist too! Your trying to trick me but it ain't happening." Naruto sighed. He thought, "She just won't listen to us..." "Tell her to let you bite her. She Will obey her master." "I'm not going to take advantage of her like that." "Just do it. Her blood is calling to everyone. It's selfish of her to refuse." Naruto crossed his arms. He ordered, "Sakura chan come here." She surprised everyone by quickly coming to sit right next to him. She asked, "Yes Naruto...?" He said, "Give me a taste." He put a bit of force into his voice. It seemed to work perfectly. Sakura nodded and leaned in, tilting her head to the side.
As Tenten, Kara, and Aumi watched, Naruto put his lips to her neck, letting his fangs slowly sink into her tender flesh. Sakura closed her eyes. She was expecting pain, but soon it felt as though her body was heating up. The warmth radiating from her neck. Naruto drank deeply. Now that he had tasted her he didn't want to stop. She was delicious. Sakura moaned and bit her lip. Blood from her mouth dripped onto her thigh. Kara sensed her complete detachment from reality. She leaned over and licked Sakura's leg.
Sakura opened her eyes as Naruto pulled his fangs out. She saw Kara's blond head bobbing as she licked the blood off her thigh. Sakura eye-ticked and grabbed Kara's hair. She pulled her up, face to face, saying, "That's not free you know." With that Sakura bit into Kara's shoulder. Kara looked mildly surprised then the look steadily turned to dazed pleasure. Naruto saw it, "Hey Sakura your drinking too much. Me and Aumi both bit her already." Sakura detached from Kara's neck. The blond girl pouted, "Naruto...I was enjoying that..." Sakura nodded, also pouting a bit. Sakura's lips were smeared with blood and fat red drops trailed down her neck.
Naruto commented, "Jeeze Sakura, you're a bit messy." Sakura shrugged, "So what, It's not like there's a book on vampire manners." Naruto was made a bit uneasy by her habit of getting blood all over herself. For one it made his fangs ache even though he wasn't hungry. And second, because it would freak everyone else out. Naruto felt himself on the edge of a realization. He didn't know what it was that was hovering in the back of his mind, but it was getting bigger.
Then it hit him, watching Kara and Sakura arguing about proper manners and what should be proper for vampires, they had all adjusted to being vampires so quickly. Far quicker than he had. And there was another thing hovering in his mind. I haven't heard so much as a peep out of Kyuubi since well before this incident started. In fact I haven't heard from him in over a year. I was too focused on trying to evade everyone, training in secret, taking missions outside the village. I didn't even notice when the Kyuubi stopped chatting with me. A low growl came from his thoughts. "So you think I'm gone, do you?" Kyuubi huffed, "Stupid kit." Naruto was overcome with relief at hearing Kyuubi's voice. "Thank Kami it was you who spoke up. I was getting edgy with that other voice always butting in.
Naruto let himself fall inside his mind. He splashed down an instant later to see the Ninetailed fox leisurely prodding a figure inside his cage. Surprised, Naruto strode forward to see who it was. As he approached, he saw what looked like himself... Except he was wearing armored black robes with an orange stripe down the sides. The massive fox asked, "Who is this being Naruto? He has been here for over two years, but he has always sulked in the shadows. However less than a week ago he began to move closer and closer. Now he is inside my cage?" The figure inside the cage growled, "It's this damn seal. I came only a fraction too close and I was sucked in." Naruto said, "I'm pretty sure I know who he is." He turned to look at the darker version of himself, "Your the vampire inside me that keeps on telling me stuff." "Exactly...now get me out of this cage! This giant fur ball is annoying." Kyuubi looked down at him.
The fox said, "If you didn't enter of your own free will then there is no escape. This cage binds me, the mightiest of demons. For you, it is impossible to exit here." Naruto asked, "What is so important about getting out of that cage anyway. You're stuck inside my mind even if you escape. At least for Kyuubi there is a world outside waiting." Kyuubi shifted his gaze between the two Naruto's. Eventually he said, "I am weary of this conversation. I will take a nap. Decide for your selves." With that the fox retracted the claw holding the clone against the wall. He then curled up into a ball. The giant red eye closed.
Naruto waited until he was sure Kyuubi was asleep. Then he asked, "I need to know, Why do you keep telling me all that stuff?" His double shifted and moved to stand right on the other side of the cage bars. He said, "I am your vampire instincts as well as the source of your vampire power. I cannot let you do anything to hurt yourself." Naruto thought about it, realizing that it was true from a certain point. "Ok, but if you want me to listen to what you tell me out there, then you need to explain some things to me." "Fair enough." "First, Why haven't I lost my mind like every other vampire I've met?" "I'm not completely sure. However I think that the seal keeping me in check...somehow combined with the one keeping him under control. This would mean that my seal now has a massive power source. It will never come undone." "So..! What about the girls? Why aren't they going crazy? "My chakra isn't present in your normal chakra points. It is stored in your blood. All of my chakra is now part of the massive seal over your heart. So when you blessed those girls with your blood, they inherited the new aspect.
The second Naruto frowned and said, They minds as well have the same seal on them now. And since the amount of chakra that is keeping me bound is massive. There probably isn't a limit to the number of people you can bite without consequences. "Ok, but I've got another question. Why do they do anything I say and why do you insist on calling me their master? "That's obvious. You are the one who is responsible for their power and you are by far the strongest of them. Why wouldn't they obey you as master. They are still themselves, but they will strive to please you." "I get it now...thanks...me? Oh!? Something is happening to my body! see ya later."
Naruto became aware of someone kissing him. His eyes shot open, showing him that it was Hinata. She was blushing dark red, almost reaching fainting proportions. She pulled back as he opened his eyes. Sakura said, "I thought that would wake you up! Good job Hinata!" Hinata tried to hide her face, "It...was...nothing Sakura." Sakura shook her head. "Like hell it was. You wouldn't have stopped if we hadn't been here." Hinata stuttered, "I...woul...d..never have...tried...kissing..." Her lips kept moving but no sound came out. She couldn't meet anyone's eyes.
There was a rattle from the cage door and everyone looked over there. Shukaku said, We'll be going now. You can sleep in peace now. I'm leaving this radio here in case any of you need anything. And there will be Ambu at the top of the stairs guarding you." Shukaku waived and left. Sakura said dryly, "Their really great at making us feel like we are the ones who need protecting." Aumi nodded and stood. She said, "I'm going to bed. You should get some rest too Naruto." Soon everyone except for Hinata and Naruto was drifting off to sleep.
The Hyuga looked around the cage. She wondered out loud, "I hope father isn't too worried about me." Naruto scooted closer to her. She took no notice of it. He smiled and put his arms around her waist, pulling her into his lap. She squeaked and twisted around to see who had grabbed her, quickly recognizing Naruto. Hinata asked, "N...Naruto..?!" One hand tickled her side as he said, "What Hina chan. Did you forget that you confessed to me?" Hinata blushed red and tried to speak, but no words came out. He said, "You know...I've wanted to be with you for a long time Hinata. I think that if I hadn't been bitten...that I would have probably asked you out on a date." Naruto paused, trying to find the right words. "So um, when this is over with, would you like to go out to dinner with me?" Hinata nodded. She leaned back into his arms whispering, "I would...like that..."
So here it is. Hope you like this chapter as well, Really sorry for taking so long. Please remember to review!
