Well, here I am again. I suppose since I left you at a cliffhanger, I should go ahead & try & update soon (well, that didn't really happen, now did it? lol, sorry about that). So, here's the next chapter! Enjoy & thanxs to aly247, spazzgirl, A.J Scarlet, churrko, gof22, & jessica for reviewing!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Naruto. And his smexyiness. Rawr.
Chapter 9
Sakura wandered around downtown, resisting the urge to scream Naruto's name out into the streets. She didn't need people staring at her. But why would he leave? 'I thought we were doing something afterward?... Why then? Why would he leave?...' Sakura kept wondering to herself.
It almost felt like she was wandering in circles, seeming to stop by the places Naruto might have taken her. Did she miss the memo where Naruto said, 'I'll meet you there.'? She passed various restaurants, the park, even by the fair again, just to see if maybe he was at the top of the ferris wheel or just standing far enough away, with a cotton candy in his hands.
Get a grip! She told herself mentally, walking numbly pass the park again, using the excuse she was heading home just to look. He's obviously sending you a message, one you're not getting! Leave. It. Alone!
"Okay, fine already!" she yelled out loud, sitting down on a bench as she did. She didn't care if people stopped to stare; she needed her conscience off her back. Plus, nobody even seemed to be around.
"You're right; I get it. Naruto didn't stick around because he realized he doesn't want to date me, or even be my friend! Like so many others…" Sakura trailed off, placing her head in her hands, sobbing. She wished Ino was around now, so she'd have someone to talk to this about. But was gone, forever lost within the vampires, doing God-knows-what!
Sakura finally calmed down enough to stand back up, able to walk home enough not to look like a staggering drunk. 'I need to get home before I have a repeat of-' was all Sakura was able to think before she opened her eyes, blinded by the streetlight.
"Damn it!" she cursed, stomping her feet. "Not again!" She quickly shut her mouth, realizing her whining would just attract unwanted attention. Instead, she tried to calmly walk home, at a quick speed, acting as if she did this all the time.
'Don't be afraid,' she told herself, counting to make sure her breathing was even. 'Vamps can smell fear. Now, in out. In out.'
Her chanting was interrupted by a thump, something that only made that sound when someone landed on ground, like right after a big jump. She slowly turned her head, maybe for a fraction of a second thinking it was Naruto, playing some cruel joke on her. That went away the moment she saw Sasuke's gleaming red eyes.
"Oh no," Sakura mumbled, stumbling back.
"Oh yes," he answered before continuing. "What a lucky vampire I am. Two nights in a row I run in you Sakura. But, it seems you're little savior isn't with you this time. I wonder why…" He trailed off, head tilted to the side, fangs shining from the streetlight behind them.
Sakura's throat felt dry, as she tried to answer either with sarcastic: Oh, he just went to go get a cup of coffee before he kicks your ass! or literal: Well, seems Naruto finally figured out I'm not worth the trouble to save, so he left.
Neither seemed like a good answer, but if it gave her time… If it stalled him enough to where she could find a weapon, she would do it.
"No matter," she heard him say, bringing her out of her daydreaming. He closed in on her, before she had time to step farther away. "I would have gotten you sooner or later. You see, I've had my eye on you ever since Ino mentioned something." He cupped her chin, tracing a finger across her cheek. It was freezing.
"M-Me?" Sakura squeaked. 'Why would Ino talk about me?'
"Yes, I believe she misses you dearly," Sasuke continued, his thumb swiping across her parted lips. "Wouldn't it be nice of me to bring Ino her friend, so she's not lonely?" Sasuke moved in closer, enough so their chests were barely touching.
Sakura choked on her words, irrational thinking coming to her mind. 'He's gorgeous,' she thought, scanning over perfect cheekbones, strong jaw line, black hair that cascaded over him, shielding his eyes at some point. Was he made to look so beautiful, so… perfect?
"Another reason why I wanted you was because your blood is so enticing, and I am pretty hungry…" Sasuke whispered, breaking Sakura's trance. All at one, her head snapped up by his hand, exposing her neck.
Sakura grimaced. How could she think this monster was beautiful? It was a lie, just a mask to trap people, string them in until they were in her position. 'Is this how Ino got caught?' she wondered, not knowing what happened after she fled.
Relief that she wasn't attracted to him, Sakura began to panic, not knowing what was happening. Sasuke at her neck, ready to bite and suck out her blood, then spend the rest of her life as a prisoner in hell?
It wasn't an outcome she as looking forward to.
"This may sting a little," Sasuke warned her with a cackle, leading Sakura to believe it's gonna hurt more than a little.
Suddenly, another thumpwas heard, softer than Sasuke's had been. 'Oh great,' Sakura sighed, mentally rolling her eyes. 'More vampires, just what I need.'
However, when this "vampire" yelled, "Get your hands of her!" and pulled Sasuke out of her grasp, she realized it was Naruto.
"Nar-" she started to say, but gasp in horror as Sasuke slashed him across the face, with his newly-made claws. Naruto stumbled back, groaning in pain, feeling the blood ooze onto his hand covering his face.
Sasuke then stepped back towards Sakura, his hand tightly wrapping around her neck. "Sorry slut," he spat as Sakura desperately tired to pry his fingers away from her neck. "but I can't be worrying about you escaping while I deal with him." He then threw Sakura against the concrete wall, slamming her head into it before falling against the ground, hitting her head a second time.
Sakura groaned, feeling the blood seep out before collapsing, fading into darkness.
Meanwhile, Sasuke tried to keep from looking in her direction. The scene before him would be enough to forget about the fight and just drink her blood. 'Her tasty, juicy blood…'
Sasuke shook his head, getting his thoughts off that subject and onto another one. Naruto. "So," Sasuke started, walking up to Naruto's crouched figure. "you came back after all." He scowled. "What an idiotic thought: nobility. That's why I hate angels."
Naruto groaned, staring up at him, his eyes silted, red. "What did you do to her?" he questioned, his eyes switching from Sasuke to Sakura's motionless figure. Sasuke turned partly to look back at Sakura, giving Naruto to chance to step to his feet.
"Oh, I just knocked her out, so she wouldn't escape when I- huh?!" Sasuke jumped back, closer to Sakura, missing the swing Naruto threw at him. Sasuke easily picked up Sakura, one arm around her waist, the other at her neck, holding her head up. He pulled out his jet-black wings, spiked at the end, ready to take off.
"Don't come any closer!" he yelled at Naruto once he was air-born, seeing Naruto chase after him, his white wings outstretched, feathers flying everywhere at the speed he pulled them out. "Or else the girl dies."
Naruto fumbled, but didn't pull his wings back, staring up at Sasuke's figure. He had lifted Sakura's neck up, his mouth at the joint of her neck and collarbone. "And I don't mean die the same way you do," he mumbled, fangs against her skin but not breaking it yet.
Naruto froze at this; there was no way he would let Sakura become a vampire, not at all. He could clearly see Sakura's skin, pale under a streetlight gaze, veins rushing blood throughout her body. Even unconscious she knew she was in danger.
"Well angel, it's been fun," Sasuke said, his voice growing louder as he flew higher up. "but it seems Sakura's mine now."
"You bastard!" Naruto yelled in frustration, feeling tears in the corners of his eyes. "She'll never be yours, NEVER! I'll get her back, I swear it!" It was his fault she had gotten in this predicament anyways. He should have stayed. 'Damn it, I'm going to fix this!' he promised himself. 'I WON'T let Sakura suffer for my mistake!'
"Really?" Sasuke taunted, now almost as black as the sky. "I'd like to see you try angel; I'd like to see you come into the Dark Side!"
And with that, he was gone, melting into the nighttime sky.
End of Prologue
Well, the prologue's done. Finally. And I might as well tell you now; there'll be two parts to this story. (obvious as to why it's called 'The Two Sides of Life') Also, before any of you start complaining, I'll tell you why Sakura described Sasuke more than Naruto & said he was "hot".
Sasuke, like all vampires, turn into perfection when they're changed. They're just beautiful; no matter what you think. Meaning, you can say that without actuallyliking them, as with Sakura & Ino's case. Now, why I described Sasuke more than Naruto? I'm trying to work on my details, make them better and more complex, so you, the reader, can relate to them more. When Naruto rescues Sakura, (what, did you think she would be trapped forever by Sasuke?) I'll detail him, because obviously, Sakura will think Angel Naruto is a lot hotter than Regular Naruto.
Anyways, I'll try to get the next chapter up soon because first up's the Dark Side! Leave reviews please & I hope you enjoyed!!!!!
