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Chapter 7: Attack and saved by the Guardian
The minute Sakura got off stage, and hidden back behind the purple curtains, Guren hugged her tightly, nearly squeezing her insides out of her. "Ooooooo, Sakura love, you were so amazing out there," she squealed happily. "Your poses were effortless, as well making the right expression!" Sakura forced a sheepish smile. "Not really." She said, modestly, while deep down she has never been as proud of herself before as she is now. She conquered her fear of stage fright, and impressed the crowd. She could swear she could feel the other models glaring at her from behind. Tenten returned the glares with one of her own before smiling at Sakura proudly. "Nice work out there girl." She gave a thumbs up, something she learned from being around Naruto too much. Sakura couldn't help it, but she flushed, and giggled rather girlishly.
Speaking of Naruto, Sakura wished he was here, congratulating her like Tenten, and Guren. A longing to see him again filled her heart through and through, completely blocking out the hurt she felt from Sasuke. Sasuke, what did you think of me while I was up on stage, or were you even watching? She couldn't help but wonder. "Now, what?" She asked Guren. Her modeling was done, so what's the point of staying here? "Usually we have a celebration afterwards, but you can leave if you want." Guren replied. Sakura put more thought into it. A celebration, huh? A celebration meant food right? Food sounded good to her, and she was starving. Her stomach was practically eating itself from the inside, and out. She turned to Tenten. "Do you want to stay longer, Tenten?" She asked.
Tenten gave an unsure expression, but then nodded. "Sure, I'll stay," she said. "I'm starving anyways." "Then it's settled." Sakura said, turning back too Guren.
Sakura, Tenten, and a few other people had helped set up all the tables, and food, while some others chattered. "I would have brought something if I knew about this." Sakura stated. Guren laughed. "Models don't have to bring anything," She said, then turned around swiftly to face the crowd of models. "Ok, food is ready to be eaten!" All three girls got out of the way, as they all came charging towards the food. Sakura laughed uneasily. "Even though their models they sure do have big appetites, gluttons." Tenten grumbled. Sakura sighed, and a sudden remembrance showed up in her mind. Lina, just thinking about the dead girl's name made her stomach feel queasy. She thought back to her conversation with Tsunade, right they had dropped off Tenten. Her Aunt had been quick to drop the subject.
Flashback
Tsunade sighed. "Inoichi had stated that they are investigating her death." She said continuing the drive. "That doesn't mean he isn't hiding something." Sakura countered. "Sakura, just leave it alone." Tsunade said firmly. Sakura huffed, and turned her head towards the window angrily. She will not leave it alone.
End of Flashback
Sakura was still a little angry about that. She hates it when people hide stuff from her, especially if it's people she is closed to. What really made her angry was that Inoichi, the leader of the Angel Bloods, was hiding something from everyone. Then again, how can she be so sure if he is hiding something? All she could do for now was rely on pure instinct. Maybe I can find out something if I ask Guren, she thought. Yes, she will find out. Lina deserves better. Confidently, she walked towards Guren, who was replying lipstick in the vanity mirror, making a perfect popping noise when she was finished. "Hey Guren, can I ask you something?" Sakura asked, folding her arms across her chest to mean business. "Ask away, Sakura." Guren said brightly, and put the cap back on the lipstick, and then into her pocket. "It's…," Sakura hesitated, but forced it out. "It's about Lina."
Guren's eyes widened in surprise, before turning serious. "What about her?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. "Her death has been bothering me for awhile now, and Inoichi's speech." Sakura said, avoiding eye contact. Guren's eyes widened in surprise again. "Inoichi is hiding something isn't he Guren?" Sakura asked, now making full eye contact. Guren gave a sigh. "You are very sharp Sakura." She smiled. "So he is hiding something!" Sakura blurted, causing Guren to hush in a panic. "Don't be so loud, please," she pleaded, and looking around cautiously. "I'm afraid I can't tell you the full truth Sakura, but I will tell that this has indeed happened before." Sakura knew it. She was just about to ask something else, but a girly voice interrupted her. "Hey Sakura, and Guren!" Ami gave them a bright smile, but Sakura could tell it was completely forced.
The tiny girl gave Sakura a hateful glare, and shoved her to the side roughly. Sakura almost fell over, but managed to stop herself. Ami stared up at Guren with pure admiration. "I love your shows Guren, there always the best." She flattered. "Thanks." Guren took the compliment welcomingly. Sakura stared at Ami, feeling shaken by her rough shove. Something about Ami…seemed off. She could faintly see it, but this weird dark aura surrounded her, and moved eerily. The feel of it made her sick to her stomach. Sakura couldn't help it, but she hurried away, wanting to get as far away from Ami as possible.
Sakura and Tenten left the mall, after saying a quick goodbye to everyone. Tenten let out a tired yawning, rubbing her full stomach. "Why is it that eating makes you feel sleepy?" She asked, still yawning. Sakura also yawned. "I don't know, but we better find a cab to get home." She said, noticing that the streets were eerily empty tonight. Maybe there is more cars father up street. Tenten started walking towards the upper part of the city, the opposite direction of the where their homes would be. "Hey, Tenten where are you going?" Sakura asked. "I just remembered I had to do something, "Tenten said, continuing her way. "I'll be seeing you tomorrow." Anxiety filled Sakura's stomach as she watched her friend go. She was alone. Her number one fear was being alone. Why? Even Sakura herself, didn't know the answer to that question.
Sakura took a deep breath, and exhaled to calm her nerves. She made her way down the side walk, hesitating whether or not she should just go get a cab first, but she's running low on money. Tenten had paid for the first cab they had taken today to get to the mall. I'll just suck it up, she told herself, and stopped with her hesitated steps, walking more bravely. The farther she went, the more eerily everything felt. When she heard soft footsteps behind her, she immediately stopped, along with her heart. Sakura turned around stiffly, and sighed of relief when nothing was behind her. Her heart thumping hard against her chest. It's all in my head, she told herself. It seemed as if hours had passed, as she continued to walk rather slowly, trying to keep a calm demeanor. Her heart stopped once again, hearing faster footsteps getting closer. She started running immediately, and turned into an alley way.
Not a smart thing for Sakura to do, but it was hard to think straight with the blood rushing to her ears. She panted heavily, and her pounding heart made her woozy. She collapsed her back against the brick walled building, trying hard to catch her breath. Calm, calm, calm, she though repeatedly, and pushed herself off the wall, readying to continue her way home. Before she knew it, something extremely fast and strong shoved her roughly, sending her flying. Sakura landed on the rough ground with a yelp, her back skidding. The pain on her spine caused her to gasp, and loose oxygen. She couldn't get herself up fast enough, and the thing that attacked her, lifted her up, and threw her farther back. Once again, she hit the concrete, but much more harder, knocking the breath completely out of her.
The thing lunged at her, too fast for her to see it, but she did see its glowing red eyes. It was on top of her, slashing at her face. Sakura squinted her eyes shut, and let out a scream, as its claws raked both of her cheeks. She managed to crawl out from underneath it, and scrambled to a sprint, but the thing jumped in front of her, and slapped her back to the ground. Hot tears filled her eyes out of pain, and fear. Whatever this thing was it wasn't human, it was anything but. Once again it was on top of her, squeezing her arms tightly, making bright red marks. Blinded by pain, she still couldn't get a good look at it, except those red eyes, and the fangs it revealed. Those sharp fangs pierced her neck, pure agony ripped through her. It's drinking my blood, She realized, and struggled violently.
A sudden snarl interrupted the thing's drinking. It looked up in surprise, and hissed. Sakura laid there dazed, and confused. A swift whiteness tackled the monster. She could hear the scream of the monster, and the snarl of the swift whitness. Much to her surprise, her attacker's scream sounded rather feminine. Everything went quiet now, and Sakura's vision had blurred. Something white hovered over her, and it was furry looking to. The last thing she heard was a whimper, and she blacked out completely.
Sasuke's p.o.v
Sasuke sat in his car, staring off into space for what felt like hours. He was tired, and thirsty for human blood. His throat ached, and burned with need, causing the inside of his chest to be in pain. This is Sakura's fault, he thought angrily. That girl had awed the crowd with her strange beauty, completely oblivious to the fact that her blood was practically irresistible. Her very being was pretty much irresistible…for him anyways. She smelled of freshly bloomed cherry blossoms. Ino was really getting on nerves tonight to. She's become rather clingy lately. One of the many things he hates are clingy girls. His hunger was making him feel itchy all over. He'll feel calmer once he finds a pretty girl to feed on.
Looking into the rear view mirror, Sasuke saw his eyes had changed from their natural onyx color to blood red, with the slit pupils. They glowed in darkness, looking frightening, yet beautiful. He swallowed roughly, inhaled to let out a deep sigh. While inhaling, he caught a familiar cherry blossom scent. Not just a simple scent either, the pure smell of Sakura's blood being spilled. His eyes widened. Sakura, she's hurt, he thought in alarm. Immediately, Sasuke got out of his car, and with that blinding vampire super speed, begin to follow her scent. That stupid girl, he thought, annoyed. What the hell is she even doing out here by herself! Surely, she can't that stupid! His heart was beating hard out of panic, and worry. He could feel her distress, and struggle. His anger was spreading throughout his body. He was preparing for a fight. Flexing his fingers, his nails lengthened, and sharpened. His fangs did the same, sharpening into razor sharp points. He was certain that his fangs could pierce through even steel.
Sasuke took a sharp turn, and stopped immediately. Wind gust with his stop, his red eyes wide. Sakura laid there on the alley's ground, motionless. His mind thought back to Lina, who had been beaten until the killer snapped her neck. He prayed to a god that Sakura wasn't dead right now. If she was, he would go on a complete rampage. Sasuke ran to her and kneeled down over her. "Sakura?" He called her name lightly, placing a hand gently on her red, scratched up cheek. She whimpered, a single tear slipping from her eye. Sasuke scanned her form, seeing bruises, and claw marks on her arms. He stared in horror at the large bite mark on her neck, blood gushing out continuously. Her skin was ghostly pale. "Hang on, Sakura." He purred, lifting her up in bridal style form. Hospital, he had to get her to the hospital.
Sasuke noticed a trail of blood going around the corner of the building, and the pair of yellow eyes staring at him from the shadows. Instinctively, Sasuke growled, but the yellow eyed creature growled back as well. It stepped out of the shadows, revealing to only be pure white husky. At first glance, somebody would probably mistake it for a wolf, but it was most certainly a husky. It studied him, probably wondering if Sasuke was going to harm Sakura or not. They stood there and stared at each other, until Sasuke turned swiftly, heading back to his car, with the husky following close behind him. Sasuke remained cautious of the husky, especially while he was placing Sakura in the front seat of his car. Sasuke opened the door to the back seat slowly, and without hesitating, the dog hopped inside. Now Sasuke was beginning to get it. This husky was Sakura's Guardian. Guardians were special to Angel Bloods. They guarded and kept the Angel Blood safe from harm, and were incredibly strong, for a bunch of animals anyway. Sasuke has a Guardian of his own. His beloved Hawk, who's named Kaze. Sasuke glanced at Sakura before starting up the car, and speeding down the street.
End