Hey guys! I've been working on an exciting new turn in one of my other stories about Natsu's past before joining Fairy Tail, so I haven't been updating as fast as usual. And once again, I ask you guys to help me with my other story Fairy Tail's Vampire, and vote on my poll, which is on my profile page. Enjoy today's chapter! Oh, but that doesn't mean I'll have one tomorrow! That's far too much work! Maybe in 4-5 days though… Absolute shortest time is 2 days, but no promises. Also… About pairings… I HAVE NO IDEA! SHOULD I? OR SHOULD I NOT? HELP!


(Moka's POV)

"Naru-chan… What should I do? I'm sure Tsukune hates me…" Moka was still leaning on a tombstone, in a crouched position poking the ground.

"Kyuu?" Naruto blinked.

"No, I don't think he'll like that"

"Kyuu"

"That's too embarrassing!"

"Kyuu…"

"Something a little less dramatic"

"Kyuu!" Moka sobbed into her arms.

"I'm so desperate! I'm even asking Naru-chan for help!" Naruto placed a paw on her forehead.

"Kyuu…" A rattling sound shook, and Moka peeked at her Rosary.

"What do you want?"

"Pathetic. Stop crying child, it's sad. Get up, dump the boy, and move on in life"

"But I can't… Tsukune was my first ever friend… I can't just leave him like that…" Naruto's head perked up, ears twitching. Then he hopped off Moka's arms and dashed away yipping loudly.

"Naru-chan…?" Moka's eyes followed Naruto as he sped off, losing him around the building. Slapping her face, shacking her head, she got up, and gripped her fists, determination flaring.

"Naru-chan is right! Stop thinking and just go back to him!" The Rosary heaved a sigh.

"Fine, do what you wish. I still say you should dump him though" Moka gave a smile that conveyed no amusement.

"Oh, I won't to be THAT harsh. But he might have a couple bruises at the end…" The Rosary grunted approvingly.


(Tsukune's POV)

As the human boy viewed the scene of many happy men and woman playing in unison, the scene was suddenly less appealing than it had been minutes before. Tsukune couldn't take it anymore.

"Um… Senpai? I'm really sorry, but I can't stay in the club anymore. Thank you for teaching me for so long" Tamao didn't seem to mind.

"Ah well, I suppose it can't be helped. Go on, run to Moka-san" Appreciating her understanding, Tsukune treaded over to the step-ladder to hauled himself out… And was immediately towed back into the water

"Did you really expect it to be so easy? Naïve. You are mine Tsukune, and I'll be sure never to make you angry like that VAMPIRE" She spat at the name of Moka's species like it left a bad taste in her mouth. For some reason, this angered Tsukune more than he would have thought, and later on, he wouldn't have a clue as to why he had gotten so mad.

"SILENCE!" A booming voice that couldn't have been his reverberated from his throat. "How dare you insult Moka-san! You are a mere mermaid! Pondweed! Vanish from my sights vermin!" Tamao's eyes widened. Then she hissed and her monster surfaced. Gills flapped at her neck, and her legs melded together into one, fins wiggling about. Her mouth unhinged and widened three times a human's and revealed three rows of razor sharp teeth.

"Well then, I'll just have to suck your energy and FORCE you to join me!" She flung herself to three other unsuspecting males, bit into there flesh, and made deep sucking grinding voice.

"GIRLS! TIME FOR LUNCH!" The other females in swimsuits cheered and they too became their scaly half fish-selves, chomping at the nearest boy available.

"Tsukune! What's happening?" Tsukune whirled about, spotting Moka at the other side of the pool. Tamao leaped out of the water and went for the vampire.

"Your mine!" She screeched. The mermaids circled around Tsukune, not letting him close, and suddenly the water was far too uncomfortable. Damn it! He wouldn't make it in time!

Wham

Everyone, including Moka herself look shocked, as her fist connected with the president's face and sent her flying to the other side of the pool, splitting water in half and smashing against the stone. The water covered Tamao, and Moka gasped.

"Did I really just do that?" Tsukune frowned. Hadn't that been self-defense? The mermaids spotted their chance, using the distraction to try draining the last boy. The majority of them were knocked back however, as the boy proved to be mare than a match. Slamming into their vital areas with unbelievable speed and accuracy, he attacked with the ferocity of a demon. But the water slowed his actions and splashed at his eyes, so a few mouths managed to tear at Tsukune's skin, but they immediately fell off, the overdose of energy feedback rendering them unconscious. Soon, the remainders of the mermaids had been sent to sleep.

Tsukune panted, barely conscious as his efforts were becoming more strained with every movement. He let the water sweep him over his body, and saw a stream of light filter through the water.


(Moka's POV)

"TSUKUNE!" Moka was torn. What could she do? He was drowning, but she couldn't go, the water would… she touched the waves with her fingertips and was met with an electrical shock.

Blip, bloop

A bubble popped. No more urging was necessary. Moka awkwardly dived into the water, and the pain begun. Tendrils of electricity curled and twisted with the vampires body, as the purification properties of water ate at Moka's very being.

'Just a little more…' She could see Tsukune, he was lying down arms by his side and looking like a corpse. 'NO! That won't happen! I won't LET it happen' But there was a problem. And that particular problem's name was Tamao.

"Oh, no you don't! He's mine!" Moka would have understood, even if she couldn't hear her. She could make it, Tamao was still a ways away, and… But Moka had forgotten: Tamao was still a mermaid, injured or not, she could still swim much faster than a vampire. Determined, Moka kept swimming and ignoring the pain, almost there—
Gurgle, glup, plaech! Kyurg!

Kyurg?

Naruto was with Tsukune, trying to stay with his friend, but the waves were unrelenting and swept him away, right into Moka's arms. Surprised, the girl grabbed Naruto out of instinct. But this interrupted the rhythm the vampire's awkward doggy paddle. At this point, Tamao had closed the distance to Tsukune and her, and would soon get to him. Moka could either reach Tsukune and propel herself off Naruto, or…

'Forgive me Tsukune' Moka wrapped Naruto in her arms, protecting him to the last moment before she herself was eaten.

Snap

A blast of energy created a geyser, blasting away all the water, efficiently emptying the pool.

"Foolish boy. I shall punish you thoroughly later" Naruto lay vibrating in her arms, but due to being cold, fear, or lack of breath, the S class monster did not know. She wiped the droplets of raining water off his sleek fur, and set him on Tsukune's chest.

"Thank you for releasing me. Stay here. It's not safe with corrupted fish flopping all over the place.

"Die vampire!" Tamao lunged for the silver haired woman now standing in front of her. She had just dunked her body in water, there was no way she would be strong enough to—

Crack

Apparently not. Tamao was once again slammed in the same spot on her face, only this time with a foot. One punch from a vampire was strong enough, but a second kick was devastating. The president was sent rocketing away, a blinking light in the heavens.

"Know your place" She huffed, trying to lick the blood off her fingers. Turning back to the human, and spat to her side, kicking his body. Tsukune coughed and water spurted forth from his mouth.

"You, you made my inner-self cry you know. I cannot forgive you for that. Vampires HATE water. It's a natural purifier that harms our bodies, and you made her jump into the god damn pool! I do not have enough time to deal with you, but when I next get the chance… You will pay" Hooking her Rosary back on, her inner self came back in a blast of red.

"Oh no! Tsukune!" Inner side back in control, she covered his body with her own. Naruto coughed, and Moka retracted quickly.

"Ah! I'm so sorry Naru-chan!" Moka noticed there was something wrong with the little fox. His fur was wet and tingling with electricity, just as she had been. When she tried to comfort the mammal, he weakly lifted his head and licked the blood on her hand. Moka almost started to cry again. He was still trying to help her, even now. Using the monstrous strength granted to her, she easily hoisted Tsukune up, along with Naruto's limp frame, heading to the Nurse's office.


(Tsukune's POV)

Ugh. Great. It was the third time he had been here in the span of a couple days. The school infirmary's ceiling towered above him, as white and plain as ever. The bed seemed too large for one person alone.

"Tsukune?" Said person sat up and looked to his right. Moka was holding Naruto was in her arms, shivering and pelt slick with sweat. "I'm so glad you're awake. Since your human, I didn't know if you would get better in time…" Tsukune cut her off and hugged her. Moka was so shocked she almost dropped Naruto.

"Tsu…kune?" The human buried his face in her shoulder.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't know about vampires and water, and I even made you suffer for it. I'm sorry…" Expression settling, Moka rubbed the boy's head with one hand, hushing him silently.

"It's alright now Tsukune, I don't mind. You're my friend aren't you? And you even saved me. Forget about it"

"But still!"
"No buts. Drop it, or I'll never forgive you" Tsukune gave a sad smile.

"You could teach a donkey a lesson in stubbornness" Moka punched him in the gut, and Tsukune nearly fell back into unconsciousness.

"There. I was planning to do that later, but now seemed right" The little fox cried out in pain, and shrunk in size. Naruto turned an even paler shade of yellow, so light it was starting to look like white.

"Naru-chan? Naru-chan!" Tsukune could only watch, helpless, not knowing how to help his friend. Where was the stupid nurse when you needed her!? Moka gasped and Tsukune returned his attention away from his thoughts.

"Tsukune, look!" The scroll that had had Naruto's name written on it was laid out, unfurled on the bed. And on it was written:

Help. Blood.

"What should we do?" Tsukune asked, trying to make sense of the words. Moka was silent, but then she said in a voice barely a murmur

"I could give him mine…" Tsukune stared at Moka.

"What?"

"We vampires have the ability to inject blood in others, but it's never been tried on animal's before, so I don't know if…"

Flash

Naruto was wrapped in a soft light, which floated him a few inches off the vampire's lap. He was getting smaller, and paler, and his breathing was getting more and more ragged. If they didn't act now…

Tsik

Tsukune grabbed a nearby knife, and slashed his palm, blood trickling down his arm. Moka was horrified.

"What are you doing!?"

"He needs blood right? Then I'll give him mine" Moka grabbed his hand.

"No, I'll do it. It's too dangerous for you. He's not an ordinary fox; you should have realized that by now. I'll give it to him, he's probably a child Yokai, my blood is less likely to be rejected"

"No," Tsukune gave Moka a look that showed no hesitation. "I'm going to do this"

"But Tsukune! You can't!" Naruto shrieked in pain, shivering and writhing violently.

"Well do it together then!" He grabbed her bleeding hand in his, and Moka agreed.

"Fine, but do it quickly!" Acknowledging Moka, Tsukune thrust his hand at Naruto's mouth and felt that small, rough, wet feeling brush against his palm.

BOOM


HAHAHAHA! THIS IS A MUCH BETTER CLIFFHANGER THAN I'VE WRITTEN IN MY OTHER STORIES! Just another thought, I'm thankful many people have been reviewing or PMing me, and I appreciate it guys! I do! And the most frequent question/request for the story is that Naruto should have more powers and a bigger role in the story. I totally agree with you, but I say this all the time: To make the story as interesting as possible, there has to be much more boring preparation. To get the center of a book, the first pages must be flipped. The action can happen when everything is ready, and not before, it ruins the rest. Trust me, I'd love to skip to the good bits, but then the quality would go down. Or you could stop reading for a week and then read everything. Just a thought. Thanks for reading!

- Justin, Lover of anime, enemy of haters, and family to all my otaku brothers and sisters. Welcome to my world! XD