Darker than black

Chapter 9


Previously…

She watched as he slowly lifted his arm to his mouth. Fangs as sharp as a razor became visible and broke through his skin.
"And now be a good girl and swallow." He pressed his wrist against her mouth and to her shook the taste was heavenly.


Now…

She was numb but at the same time, her blood was boiling. She sat on the couch, the cold trails of the tears burning on her skin. She stared into the darkness of the room, trying to find her way through the thickness of her confusion. Sakura took a shaky breath and buried her head into her hands. How could he? She knew she had to leave, she knew she had to go back into her old, boring life- without those deadly creatures in it. And yet she already mourned the world she was thrown into and would lose too soon.

Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Matsuri and everything she came to know during her short stay in another world left deep holes inside Sakura and made her mourn the loss already. Sakura stood up, she could feel him in her head and he was angry, just like her. The dull throb between her legs made her clear that it wasn't the only thing he felt at the moment.

She could escape when daylight replaced darkness, Sakura knew it was impossible for him to step a foot into the sunlight. That was her chance to best him out, to leave and return home. She also knew that Kabuto was waiting for her out there, only for the right moment to strike and kill her.

Sakura fought against the arm pressed to her mouth. The blood trickled down her throat. He made sure she would swallow and Sakura almost screamed against his skin as she felt him overpower her all the while he pushed her hands away.

Sasuke sat back on his heels and pulled his wrist from her. Sakura fell to the side, coughing and wiping away the blood that dripped from her lips over her throat. She looked at him while she felt her eyes tear up. Sasuke stood up when Sakura finally found the strength to rise to her knees.

With wide eyes she stared up at him, still in shock "Why- why did you do this?"

Sasuke looked down on her, void of any emotion "To make sure you won't get away and endanger my clan."

Well, she would teach him that even with his blood in her system he wasn't able to control her.


Sasuke walked into his rooms, he had expected her to lie on the bed and sleep or still throw a tempter tantrum. To his great displeasure there was no female scent in his bedroom, no pink haired woman wrapped in his fine blankets. He walked into the living room- it was empty. The rays of breaking dawn pierced through the open curtains and Sasuke growled. He pulled the heavy fabric together, blocking out the sun. How he hated the daylight. Daylight was the only weakness he would ever know.

Maybe she was with Hinata. Probably she wasn't very fond to the idea to meet him again so soon after he forced his blood into her again. Sasuke shook his head and pulled off his long coat. Why was he so nervous? And why in the world was he not able to detect her in the mansion or the compound? It was impossible not to find her with his blood inside her.

Sasuke became more and more worried by the second he was searching more intensive for her. Growling in frustration he walked out of his apartment and towards the second floor. He quickly knocked against the door and a second later, Naruto opened.

"What did you do?" the blond vampire snapped at him with a growl, amplifying his sharp words.

Sasuke looked into the space behind Naruto, making out Hinata on the couch with a book in her lap. No Sakura.

"Where is she?" he asked sharply and Naruto crossed his arms over his chest "Who? Sakura?"

Sasuke growled menacingly and his friend crossed his tanned arms over his chest "I didn't see her but Hinata did. And what she told me Sakura was a mess. A crying mess who didn't even want to talk to her."

Sasuke pushed Naruto out of the way and walked straight to Hinata "Where is Sakura?"

Hinata shut the book with a loud 'snap' and glared at Sasuke, she was obviously very angry with him "You know, she seemed a little… distraught when she ran right past me. She said she needed fresh air." Concern flashed across her face "Did she not return yet?"

Sasuke cursed loudly and turned on the step, running down the hall with thundering steps.

"Sasuke! Wait!" Naruto screamed after him but he was already around the corner.

He sprinted out of the mansion and jumped into his car. With squealing tires he drove off, leaving a trail of dust behind him.


"Hello, Miss. How can I help you?"

Sakura smiled towards the friendly assistance behind the information of the Airport "I need a flight to Boston, as soon as possible. It is very important and I need to leave."

The brown haired woman looked at her a little worried but began typing something into her computer "Well, you are lucky one! The next flight is in two hours, two seats free. Should I board one of them?"

Sakura nodded "Yes, please, that would be very kind."

The woman typed once again and a second later, she printed her tickets "Is something wrong, Miss?" She asked once again when she noticed that Sakura was continuously looking around the empty space behind her.

Sakura smiled reassuring "Everything is fine, thank you!"

The woman slowly nodded and gave her the tickets hesitantly "Have a nice flight, Miss."

Sakura smiled "Thank you."

She took a deep breath, two hours. Two hours was enough for him to detect her if he noticed she was gone. Enough time for Kabuto to come after her and enough time for her to decide against her life and walk straight back into the lion's den. It took all of her strength to not turn around and leave the airport.

She ran down the stairs, her knees trembling and almost giving in. Sakura tried to suppress her tears as she stormed into the kitchen. She needed something to drink, to cover the taste of his blood in her mouth! She almost choked on her silent tears. She didn't notice that someone was coming down her way.

She bumped hard into a female and she heard a loud gasp "Oh my- Sakura?"

She looked up and stared into the gentle eyes of Hinata "I am sorry! I am sorry!" she sobbed and ran down the hall. She heard Hinata call her name but she disappeared through the next door. It was almost morning and she could see the sunrise behind the trees. She knew there was a small door that led down into the cellar. Into freedom. She would use that door and that was, what she did.

Sakura ran out into the sunny autumn morning.


Sasuke drove through the streets as if the devil himself was behind him. He did not pay attention to all the other drivers, honking when he crossed their cars. He tried to find her but he couldn't quiet catch her. He could feel that she was close but still he had no clue which way or which direction.

He grit his teeth, this woman would bring him his much too early death- at least from his point of view. But suddenly, he felt something completely different. Something cold and powerful. He stopped his car, parking it close to the sidewalk and got out. He could feel it, another presence, stronger than him and that was rare. The vampire he felt was much older than him… darker.

Sasuke walked slowly into the dark alleyway and stopped. He was close, so close but he couldn't really detect him.

"Have you ever heard of the saying, curiosity killed the cat?" a dark voice chuckled from above him.

Sasuke let his fangs appear, his eyes changed and broke through the inky black darkness.

"I have heard it way too often. Some would wonder how alive curiosity can make you" was his answer and the voice laughed "As always the stoic soldier, I see."

Sasuke turned towards the voice but there was no one "I have no patience for your little game" he said through gritted teeth and the voice chuckled again "Well, you have to endure my game, Sasuke. Because I have someone very important to you."

Sasukes blood froze in his veins "She is not here. Don't think I'm that much of a fool, whoever you are."

The voice laughed again "True. I know where she is and soon she will join me. I have a little thing for feisty women and yours… is definitely one after my liking."

Sasuke felt hot wrath bubble inside him, consuming him, waking the dark animal inside his mind. Sasuke grabbed his gun "If you hurt her…" but he couldn't even formulate his threat. Suddenly the pain exploded behind his eyes and he groaned, his knees hitting the ground.

Sasuke snarled in pure rage when the voice broke through the darkness again, "You see, I know you have a thing for humans. That has been your weakness for centuries and now I have one you want in my hands."

The sudden pain exploding inside his made him see stars when he doubled over, holding his body barely up with his hands on the dirty ground "What…" he took a deep breath to stop the shudder in his voice "… the hell did you do to her?"

The voice laughed "Don't worry, Romeo. Julia will be waiting for you."

Sasuke tried to stand up but his whole body felt like it was made of stones, making it impossible to stand up.

"What did you do to her?!" he snarled into the darkness but the presence and the voice was gone. The pain in his chest was unbearable now and he knew it was her pain.

Sasuke cursed. He knew she was injured and when the pain was already sop much for him, then she would be begging for death at the moment.

Clenching his fists, he slowly rose to his feet using every ounce of strength in his body 'Sakura, I'm coming for you and when I get you, you will beg me to have mercy on you.'


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