Rose swung her leg over Aman's hindquarters to land behind Vincent

Symington 3

Hey everyone! I am so sorry it took me so long to update. I thought I would have more time over spring break and I was swamped with work when school started again so I have not had time in study hall. I know I have confused quite a few people with names so here is the reason that weird names keep popping up. This story started as a school assignment with different characters so I write it with those characters then change them before I update, but I sometimes miss a few. So Rose is really Sakura and Vincent is really Sasuke. Also I think another part may have confused a few people. To be turned into a vampire, a vampire must bite you and release poison into the bloodstream. To become a mate, whether human or vampire, you need to exchange blood. I hope that clears a few things up and enjoy the final chapter of Life Mate!

Sakura swung her leg over Aman's hindquarters to land behind Sasuke.

"Hold tight," Sasuke said. Sakura's arms found their way around Sasuke's muscular chest and she rested her head on his back. They started to walk forward. With each step Aman took, Sakura felt as if she was one step closer to her future with Sasuke. All of a sudden she wanted to go faster, no, she needed to go faster.

"Sasuke, lets canter," Sakura almost pleaded. Sasuke complied and told Aman to canter. They cantered across the pasture. The wind was in Sakura's hair and she felt free from all restraint for the first time since her parents died. They left the pasture and cantered through the woods all the way down to a river.

"What river is this?" Sakura asked. "I have never seen such a secluded and peaceful place. I have always been surrounded by noise, even when I am in my own house."

"It is the Konoha River, except it is upriver from where you have seen it." Sasuke replied.

"Are we still in Konoha?" Sasuke nodded to Sakura's question. "I thought we were at least ten miles away. I like it out here." They got off of Aman and tied his reins to a tree. Sasuke sat down on the riverbank and motioned for Sakura to come over. When she was close enough, Sasuke pulled her down into his lap. Sakura struggled to right herself, but Sasuke held her close, chuckling.

"What is so funny?" Sakura asked flabbergasted.

"You are," Sasuke said playfully. "Is there a reason you cannot sit still in my lap?" He tilted his head as he finished his question. Sakura stopped struggling as if in thought, but decided not to answer. Instead, she leaned back to relax on Sasuke's chest and watched the river flow by. The sounds of the river and the birds in the trees, along with Aman's hooves digging at the ground lulled Sakura into a tranquil meditation. The two sat in the peaceful silence for so long that they lost track of time. It seemed too soon when Sasuke broke the silent air.

"We need to get back soon if you want to write that letter." Sakura looked up at him and let out a big sigh.

"Once I change, I will not be able to see Tenten for a while, will I?" Sakura asked looking downcast.

"I am afraid not. It would be too dangerous for your friend. Once you learn to control your thirst, you can see her again," he responded, matching her sullen behavior.

"Would it be too much to ask if I can see her tonight?" You could barely hear the hope in her voice. Sasuke looked into the distance contemplating his answer.

"Is it right for me t assume you want to tell her what I am?" he asked looking back down at her. She nodded in confirmation. "You have to trust her completely because if she tells anyone, I do not want to have to get rid of that threat." One look at Sakura's face told him that she has complete confidence in her friend.

"Please Sasuke. I need to see Tenten," Sakura pleaded. By now, tears were streaming down her face.

"Come on. Lets take Aman back and then we can go talk to Tenten," Sasuke said and stood up. The two got back on Aman and cantered back to the gardens. Sasuke led Sakura to his Lamborghini. He opened the door for Sakura to get in then walked around to the driver's side.

"Where does she live?" he asked.

"She lives above where I work," she responded. Sasuke started the engine and turned on the radio.

"What kind of music do you like?" he asked with interest.

"I like most rock and alternative music," she said offhandedly. Without taking his eyes off the road, he took out a Breaking Benjamin CD and put it in the CD player. The two listened contently until they reached Tenten's house.

"All the lights are off. I think they are all sleeping," Sakura said sounding disappointed.

"Which window is from her bedroom?" Sasuke asked. Sakura pointed to one in the back, looking out over a stream outlining the woods behind the restaurant. "Come here." Sakura found herself being held bridal style in Sasuke's arms. He jumped up to the ledge below Tenten's second story window. Sakura was thankful she did not scream and wake up Tenten's parents. She knocked on the window and a few seconds later she could hear her friend moving around inside. The window shades opened to reveal Tenten standing wide eyed and shocked. After she recovered, Tenten scurried to open her window.

"Oh my gosh! What are you doing here in the middle of the night?" Tenten almost screamed before she remembered how late it was. "Where have you been? I thought you were kidnapped or something! Why did you not tell me you were going somewhere? Why is the new guy with you and how did you get up to my window?"

"Tenten calm down!" Sakura said frantically moving to cover her mouth before she caused a commotion in the house. "I did not know I was going to be gone. I came now because I could not come any sooner. Sasuke is here because we have something to tell you."

"Spill. I want to know what is going on." Tenten pulled Sakura down to sit on her bed. "Did he do something to you?"

"Of course he did not." Sasuke walked over from his silent position by the window to Sakura as she spoke. "Tenten, do not freak out, but, in a way, you could say that, I am getting married," Sakura finished with a small voice.

"M-m-m-married! Did he brainwash you or something?" she almost shrieked.

"No, but afterwards, I will not be able to see you for a while, and I will not be going to school. You see, Sasuke is a vampire and I am his mate," Sakura ended, scared of Tenten's reaction. There was a loud smack and a flaming red mark on Sakura's cheek.

"Stop talking nonsense Sakura! Do not let him control you! There is no such thing as vampires," Tenten's voice cracked. Sasuke moved so fast that neither girl could see him, but all of a sudden he was towering over Tenten's shaking form, gripping her arm.

"Do not ever lay a hand on Sakura again. She is telling the truth," Sasuke spoke in a venomously low tone. Sakura could not see his face, but she knew his was showing his fangs. "If you ever speak of this to anyone, it will not go without severe punishment."

"Sasuke! Stop!" Sakura yelled for the sake of her friend. When Sasuke would not let go of Tenten's arm, she yelled again. "Sasuke let her go. She is just shocked. You know this is a hard thing to believe." He hesitantly released Tenten's arm. "Sasuke, can I talk to Tenten alone please?" she asked. Sasuke looked at the scared girl hesitantly, but nodded.

"I will be waiting in the car. Wave when you want me to bring you down," he answered. Sasuke received a smile from his girlfriend in return. When he was out of the room, Sakura turned to look at her best friend.

"Sasuke is actually a gentleman. He has not tried to bite me or hurt me in any way since I have met him," she told Tenten.

"Sakura, you do not know what is going on in his head. He could be planning anything, even draining your veins dry!" she was cut off by Sakura.

"But he is not. He has saved me from other vampires and never forced me to do anything. That is why I have willingly agreed to be his mate. He is even giving me all the time I need before he turns me into a vampire. He cares about me and I care about him." With a big sigh, Tenten responded.

"If you feel that deeply about him, I will not try to stop you. Just, please, be careful. Come back and visit as soon as you can."

"I promise. I will write you letters too," Sakura said and looked out the window. "It is almost sunrise. I should go." She waved to Sasuke. With one last hug, Sakura left with him Sasuke out the window.

"Tenten accepts our decisions," Sakura told Sasuke in the car.

"As long as she does not tell anyone, it does not matter," Sasuke said. The rest of the car ride was spent in peaceful silence. They got inside Sasuke's mansion just before the sun peeked over the horizon. Sakura noticed that Sasuke was leading her back to her room.

"Sasuke. I am ready," Sakura said in a quiet voice, her eyes glued to the floor. She could feel Sasuke's gaze on her, but she would not look up. He was standing in front of her now. His finger lifted her head up, and he entered her line of vision.

"You do not sound like it. Are you sure this is what you want. I will not sacrifice your happiness for this," genuine concern was evident in Sasuke's voice. Sakura nodded, her breath too heavy to speak. Sasuke changed his direction and started to walk to another hallway. He opened a door to reveal his own room. Sakura walked through the threshold as if she were walking into a bad decision and sat on the bed. Sasuke closed the door and walked over to her. Sakura's hands were shaking in her lap. From exhaustion or fear, neither Sakura nor Sasuke knew.

"You can still change your mind," Sasuke said kindly.

"No, I want to go through with this. I will not regret my decision," she responded breathlessly. Sasuke put his hands on Sakura's shoulders to steady her as he lowered his lips to her neck.

"I love you Sakura," she could here Sasuke whisper before an excruciating pain sunk into her neck. A long, terrible scream escaped her lips and she panicked, desperately pushing against Sasuke, waiting for the agonizing pain to stop. Sakura could feel his teeth pull at her skin when she jerked her head back in her desperation causing fresh screams. Sakura instantly felt Sasuke's hand move behind her head, stopping her from tearing her skin any further. His other arm was wrapped around her torso tying to comfort her. Sakura finally stopped struggling and surrendered to Sasuke's embrace as tears overwhelmed her eyes and slid down her cheeks. She could feel Sasuke easing her down until she was lying down on his bed. Sakura sensed Sasuke's sweet poison enter her body and no longer had the energy to keep her eyes open. She succumbed to the darkness of unconsciousness as she felt Sasuke's fangs withdraw.

Sakura was surrounded by darkness as she opened her eyes to her new life of insatiable bloodlust.

I do not think I will be making a sequel unless I get a really good idea. Over the summer I will have more time for writing. I hope you liked my story and thank you to everyone who reviewed my story!