Authors note: Okay peeps, here's chapter seven. Thank you once again for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it tremendously. This is for my friend, RedTheRetard. Though, I'm sure you know that by now. By the way, I know Pein is not the leader of the Akatsuki, but lets just pretend, shall we? Please remember that the italics are thoughts. One last note: I'm sorry if my chapters are a bit short. It's just I don't have much time now days and I can't afford to sit down a write a 2000 word chapter. However, I will try to make them longer, if not only by only a few words. I hope this chapter will suffice. Thank you.

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Things Happen
Chapter 7

I knew he was a vampire! I knew it! Iruka stood up so quickly he chair fell over. As his chair fell over, Kiya screamed a scream that was full of agony, but somewhat filled with pleasure. Iruka slowly backed up towards the door. Feeling for the handle behind his back and never taking his eyes off Pein, he soon realized the door was locked and he was trapped.

In less than two minutes, Kiya was dead. Drained of her blood. Pein looked up slowly at Iruka, putting him in somewhat of a trance. Iruka then realized that when he came in, Pein's eyes were a bloody red color and now, they were bright red. Pein accessed Iruka slowly.

"Forgive me." he said coldly. "Her blood was just too warm and sweet to resist."

Iruka didn't move, or he couldn't really. It was like his feet were nailed to the floor. In response, he just nodded. About the time Deidara came back with a tray of sweets and three glasses of champagne. Upon entering, he froze as he saw Kiya's dead body laying on the table. His face face melted into a frown.

"Booosss!" Deidara whined, "You got blood on my new oak table! Do you know how many banks I had to blow up to get that?!"

Pein rolled his eyes and wiped his mouth on his Akatsuki jacket.

"BOSS! You'll stain your jacket!" Deirdara continued.

"Oh shut up, fuzz bag." Pein said, throwing Kiya's body into Deidara's unexpecting arms. "Dispose of her."

Deidara looked at the body for a split second, growling something inaudible, he left the room. Iruka began to shake. Was this his death? Was he soon to meet his fate? Was this the result of joining the Akatsuki? The former leaf ninja shook the door handle the door handle desperately as he saw Pein coming toward him. Itachi betrayed me. He knew this would happen. Pein came closer and closer until his face was only about two inches from Iruka's. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Pein raise his hand. Everything seemed to be in slow motion. I'm going to die here tonight. Closing his eyes tight, he waited for Pein to sink his teeth into his neck, to be drained of his life force just like Kiya.

Seconds seemed like hours, until he felt Pein's hand rub across his face. Opening his eyes, he saw the leader of the Akatsuki smiling. "You had a drop of blood on your face." Pein whispered. Then he busted out laughing, "You should have seen your face! It was priceless! I swear your eyes were as big as eggs and you, ha ha, you were about to cry!"

Iruka stared at Pein, who was double over laughing. "Ah.. ha ha ha.. oh, ow, oh. My tummy. Oh.." he continued.

Iruka's mouth dropped open. Why am I not dead..? What. The. Hell.

Pein straightened up and looked Iruka over, again. "Sorry, but you know its funny when you forget to breathe. Ha ha. Don't worry Iruka-San, I'm not going to hurt you. And believe me, I won't drink in front of you again. But isn't it funny when Deidara gets mad because I get blood on his table? Aha! Ha ha ha!"

"...Yeah. Real funny. Ha.. ha.. haaa?"

Iruka's body seemed limp. It was like even though Pein didn't touch him, he still drained everything out of him. He was relieved that he was still alive, but scared witless. He's living with a vampire for Pete's sake! Suddenly, the thought of returning to Konoha crossed his mind. What if he did return? Could he stop what's taking place there by himself? If he returned, did he have a chance of living through this war and through this depression? He knew the answer, but he didn't want to except it. He knew he had to stay regardless if there was a vampire under the same roof with him or not. He knew that with out the Akatsuki's help, Konoha would war until nothing was left but ruble, and no one was alive but cold blooded murders. He knew he had to save his village, regardless of the price.

Suddenly, he felt stronger than he ever had before. "Pein-Sama, " he said, "You told me that the Akatsuki was created to stop all waring in the world, well.. I'd like to help you with your mission if you will help me with mine."

Pein smiled, "But of course."

"Good! Thank you very much sir." Pein bowed, then going around Iruka unlock the door. "We will start forming a plan asap. Now, go prepare yourself for your class tomorrow and please, get some sleep."

"Thank you." Iruka replied. He was very tired and he did have class tomorrow. But the thought of saving his village had rejuvenated him. He felt like he could conquer the world and still be able to dine with the lowest ranked ninja of any village. He felt as if there was hope. He did! He felt hope for the first time in months. With saving the world on his mind, Iruka crawled into bed a few minutes later and fell into a peaceful slumber.