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-- CHAPTER 10 – BLACK BLOOD
"So now you have a quick tongue too?" Sasuke spat. Deidara continued to emit low growls; his eyes never straying from the raven before him. "This whole act of confidence you're portraying is really starting to piss me off! Do you really think you could beat me?" Sasuke raised a slender brow.
"Yes, I do." The blond replied in a poise manner. The raven sucked in a deep breath and narrowed his eyes. "Surprised?" Deidara continued. "Well, you shouldn't be. Slaves do anything for their masters, right? Oh, and if you think I'm afraid of what will happen to me after this, I couldn't care less. Just knowing that I killed you will get me through anything Master Itachi does to me."
"Bold words Deidara, but regardless of what's forming in your simple mind, your lack of physical strength will be your downfall." Sasuke mocked. "Your experience in the bed and chained to a table won't help you here."
"I know that!" Deidara bit out as he looked down to grip the dirt between his fingers.
"Then why are you initiating this fight?" Sasuke's questioned. "It's a stupid move and you know it."
"No, it's not." Deidara's breath quickened. "Naruto's right. If I don't like something then I should have the freedom to say so. And right now, I HATE you!"
The raven gave a startled look. "Damn it, Naruto! You have no idea the effects your words have on Deidara. Sasuke thought angrily to himself. "You will learn to shut your mouth when I tell you."
Suddenly, the blond tilted his head back and let out an ear splitting roar. The raven recoiled taking in the horrific sight before him. With each passing second, the blond started to look more feral. His fingers bent into a paw-like form as black fur started to engulf his human flesh. What was once simple fingernails were now replaced with thick talons. Deidara's feet arched upward while his legs twisted into hunches; suitable for a dog-like creature. Ebony fur slithered its way over these appendages; outlining the blond's slender body. Sounds of bones crushing and muscles shifting throughout his body forced Deidara to scream out in extreme pain. A long, thin tail shot out from his spine while his neck extended showing off a powerful throat. His human ears were quickly covered and replaced with small horse-like ones which sat upon his crown. His nose and jaw altered into a muzzle-like state as two lengthy dark gray horns broke out from the top of his skull. An over abundance of razor sharp teeth filled his mouth and fine, blond hairs raced down his neck as the black coat of fur enclosed his face, completing the change. In Deidara's place was now a terrifying hell hound, the size of a large wolf; it's feet emerged in the blood that flowed thickly from the extended horns atop its head.
"Dei...Deidara?" Sasuke was caught between shock and total fear. Never has he seen something like this, but before he could utter another word, Sasuke was knocked to the ground, the beast's claws embedded in the raven's bare chest.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" Sasuke screamed as Deidara stood dominantly above him. "You bastard!" The raven cringed as he felt sticky saliva fall onto his face. "Yuck!" The beast snapped its jaws inches from Sasuke's neck, intending to leave something much worse than two small holes. With some quick thinking, the raven snaked his hands between Deidara's powerful, thick front legs to grasp the top and bottom jaws of the creature above him; holding them open. "Ha!" Sasuke smirked. "I'll never fall to you!" Both were locked in a continuous struggle until the raven was finally able to twist the jowls of Deidara far enough, causing the beast to back off. It shook its head and let out a few menacing grunts as Sasuke struggled to stand. The raven gazed down at his newest wounds. Six jagged lines, overflowing with blood met his eyes. "What the hell did Itachi do to him?" The raven muttered seconds before he coughed up a fair amount of blood. Deidara paced side to side; admiring his work. "Don't think you've bested me!" Sasuke shouted. The beast snorted; coming to a halt. Then it lowered itself; preparing to strike. The raven's eyes danced around the cavern; trying desperately to find the small tunnel that led him here. As luck would have it, he was close.
"I have to make it there." Sasuke thought to himself. "There's no way I can fight this thing in my condition. I hate to admit it, but I finally believe Deidara's capable of actually killing me." He ran his tongue along his dark cherry lips; knowing that the taste of his own blood would give him the energy he needed to follow through on his plan. Seeing that the bandage on his leg was still secure and feeling the temporary burst of adrenaline circulating through his body, Sasuke smiled. "I know I can do this. I just have to stay focused on my goal. Once I get there, I'll be safe. For there's no way Deidara's body could fit through that tunnel." With one last look at the crouched beast, Sasuke took a deep breath and sprinted towards the tunnel; unfortunately, he never made it.
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"Huh?" Itachi stopped in the middle of the bridge that Deidara and Sasuke fought near earlier. "Blood?" His nose sniffed the air, taking in deep breaths. "It's Sasuke's and Deidara's." He narrowed his eyes. "Why is my dear younger brother bleeding so immensely? Against Deidara, he shouldn't have any problems." Suddenly his ears perked up. "An animal growl?" Itachi raised a brow. "I wasn't aware one lived down here." Gazing down at the water, he couldn't shake the feeling that Deidara and Sasuke somehow fell in and were swept downstream. "Hmm...although this river is known for its aggressive nature, it seems to be calm now." Planting his foot on the side rail, Itachi lifted himself up. "Well, there's only one way they could have gone." Itachi jumped into the frigid waters below.
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"Have a seat, Naruto." Madara smirked while sliding back his hood and dropping the blond's chain on the ground. His long, ebony hair brushed against an iron chair as he patted the seat. The blond shook his golden locks; his azure eyes scanning the cramped room. Black candles were placed against the stone walls on small out crops. The chair, which Madara attempted to make so welcoming, was sitting in the center of the chamber. Next to it was a wooden table, roughly the size of a small computer desk, with two open shackles sodded to it. A tiny stove sat only a few feet away with its angry red, orange, and yellow flames seen dancing within their confinement through the three slits on the door. Leaning against the stove was a short brand. "Like what you see?" Madara broke the silence. "Personality this is my favorite room. Simple in its design, yet effective in its purpose."
"What do you plan to do with me?" The blond glared at Madara.
"Eager to learn what awaits you?" Madara placed the brand in the hot stove.
"Not exactly." The blond muttered.
"Now keep in mind that after your session here, you will only get to leave this room one more time." The cloaked male turned to face Naruto.
"Why?" Naruto raised a brow. "What happens on the third time?"
"You'll die here." A smile pulled at Madara's lips.
"How can that happen?" The blond rattled his shackles. "I'm already dead!"
"Vampires have their limits too." Madara walked over to Naruto and pushed him into the chair. "If you want to see exactly what that is, then I suggest you be more careless." He grabbed Naruto's chin; forcing the boy to make eye contact with him. "Slaves like you make good examples for others." Instantly, Naruto began to feel drowsy. "That's it. Relax." Madara spoke in a soothing tone. Once he saw the blank look in the slave's eyes, he reached for Naruto's bonded wrists and freed them. Next, he tied the slave's right arm to the armrest using the chain Naruto was led here with, followed by laying the left arm in the two open shackles, palm up, upon the table. The first iron was locked around his wrist; the second was right below the bend in the elbow. Madara slid his fingers across the soft, tan flesh of Naruto's forearm while his eyes glowed a hellish red. "Such innocent skin." Madara gingerly ran three fingers along it. "So much like Deidara." He whispered. Placing a strand of Naruto's sunshine hair behind one of his ears, "I think it's time for you to wake up now." Madara lifted the blond's chin and locked eyes with Naruto once again.
Within seconds, Naruto snapped back into consciousness. "Wha?" The blond blinked in confusion. "What happened?" He looked down, frowning upon his predicament. "How'd I get like this? There's no way I would have just sat here while you chained me up!"
"Funny you phrase it that way." Madara replied with a laugh. "For that's exactly what you did."
"Hypnosis." Naruto mouthed silently.
"Such a smart slave." Madara mocked while lightly slapping the side of the blond's cheek. "You remember what we Uchihas' could do."
"But you said your eyes were different from Sasuke's and Itachi's." Naruto fought against his bonds.
"They are. We all have the ability to make others obedient without the use of too much effort. I do prefer the next level though; for being able to see another's true intent is truly a special gift." Madara stood to check on the brand. He sighed in frustration at the still too cool brand.
"If you're more talented then they are, why aren't you at the top of the horde?" Naruto pressed on.
"To be honest, leadership is not for me. Ha! It's not for the brothers either, but Mistress Konan wants Master Itachi to be her mate; however, that'll never happen as long as Deidara's around."
"The queen is threatened by a slave?" Naruto gave a slight laugh.
"Not exactly." Madara walked back to the stove to pick up the brand. "Nice." He smiled while casually rolling the cool end of the brand among his fingertips. "You see, vampires could only be bonded to one other at a time. It's not until one of them dies, that the other is able to form a new contract."
"Then why did Konan brand Itachi?" Naruto's eyes followed the brand's every movement. "What was she hoping to prove?"
"She did it to stake claim on him. It's rare that vampires do that when two others are currently binded in a contract, but Mistress Konan is the queen and she could do whatever she wants."
"If that's the case, then why doesn't she get rid of Deidara?" Naruto furred his brow.
"Master Itachi won't let her." Madara replied in a grave manner while lying his hand on the blond's now clammy palm. "He's threatened her on more than once occasion that if anything were to happen to Deidara that isn't a natural cause of death, Master Itachi will take his own life, leaving Mistress Konan alone. And she certainly doesn't want that."
Naruto was shocked.
"Strange, huh? Although Deidara knows none of this." Madara held the brand over Naruto's forearm. "But enough about them. Let's get back to you." A wicked smile crossed his face while watching the blond begin to shake. "Quite a different experience when you're aware of what's happening, hmmm?" Naruto's eyes darted between Madara's face and the brand. "You know, you're not as defiant as Master Sasuke says." The male's voice sounded disappointed. "You panic the same way all the other slaves do. You're nothing special." The blond stopped trembling to glower at Madara. "Oh? Did I offend you?" Madara mocked. Naruto stayed silent; letting his face expression speak for him.
Seconds later, the brand was pushed firmly onto the blond's flesh. Naruto clamped his teeth together determined to watch the whole thing; proving that the cloaked male was wrong about him. The blond stared at how his skin bubbled and smoldered around the iron brand. The blond kept his face in a grim expression despite the smell of his own charred flesh. Minutes later, the brand was pulled free of the burnt skin.
"Perfect." Madara tossed the brand onto the floor.
Once the smoke cleared, Naruto had a good view of what he was given; the Number '1' surrounded by a circular thin line. It was the entire length of the blond's forearm and deep red in color. Naruto winced as he made a fist with his left hand; testing the extent of the pain. It hurt. But the blond refused to show any emotion.
"That mark's meaning is unmistakable among everyone here." Madara stated flatly. "Consider it a reminder about your place and what it means to be a slave."
Naruto scoffed; trying to hold back tears. "You'll need to do more than this to make me conform."
"I plan on it." Madara undid the shackle around the blond's wrist and reached for a different set our irons. This one had an array of small spikes which faced inward. "Don't think I forgot about how disrespectful you are towards Master Sasuke." Naruto paled. "These shackles don't get used very often, but I think they are perfect for you." He slapped on the left one; causing Naruto to wince. "Ha! I knew sooner or later, you'd react. Slaves always do." Madara wrapped his hand around the iron and applied pressure to it. The blond shifted in his chair; watching his blood ooze from the iron. "To start, you will wear these for three days and two nights." The blond's eyes widened. The cloaked figure then loosened the chain that bound Naruto's right arm and placed that wrist into the shackle as well. "Painful, aren't they?" Madara smirked. "If you continue to speak to Master Sasuke without using the word 'Master,' these shackles will remain on until you do."
"Are you serious?" The blond's voice was shaky.
"I told you I'd break you." Madara laughed pulling Naruto to stand. "Now, I will return you to Master Sasuke's chambers where you will be locked in your casket for the same time duration."
"What?" The blond panicked. "I'd rather be branded again than be stuck in there!"
"Good to know, but you get the coffin." Madara leaned in to catch Naruto's glance; forcing the blond back into submission.
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"So this is where they stopped." A rush of cold air hit Itachi as he entered the large cavern. He studied his bearings; lazily taking in the assortment of stalagmites and stalactites. His eyes froze when they caught the silhouette of a vampire pinned against a jagged wall. "Sasuke?" Little concerned reflected in his voice as he cautiously approached his younger brother. Itachi stood dumbstruck. He couldn't even guess how Sasuke ended up like this. The young raven was drenched in blood from head to foot with two, razor sharp horns impaling him through the stomach. "Hn. Whatever did this, it made sure to make you suffer before you actually died." Gazing up at Sasuke, the older Uchiha took some comfort in seeing the boy's moving chest. "Good, Sasuke." Itachi smirked. "I'd be disappointed if you were killed this easily."
"Don't touch him!" a harsh voice spoke from the shadows.
"Ah Deidara." Itachi looked over his shoulder. "I'm glad to see you've fared better than Sasuke."
"I have." The blond uttered quietly; his voice a little conceited. For other than bleeding steadily from atop his head, Deidara held his ground.
"What happened here?" Itachi asked, his attention still on Sasuke.
"I attacked him." Deidara foolishly admitted.
"Ridiculous." Itachi laughed. "You can't defeat Sasuke."
"But I did." The blond mumbled, averting his eyes.
"I'll find out what really happened once Sasuke is well." Itachi pulled at a horn; struggling slightly as it gradually inched out of his younger brother's body.
"I'm...I'm warning you, Master Itachi." Deidara bared his fangs. "Leave Master Sasuke where he is or...or..."
"Your threats are meaningless." The Uchiha calmly replied; continuing his task at hand.
Frustrated, Deidara let out a yell and charged at Itachi. The Uchiha saw this and easily countered his slave's feeble attempt. When the blond was close, Itachi reached over his shoulders to grab a hold of Deidara's wrists. Then he lifted the startled blond and flipped Deidara hard onto his back. Next, Itachi dragged his slave to a shadowed corner, and straddled the dazed blond; the whole time keeping Deidara's arms pinned down, one on each side of the blond's head.
"Let me go!" Deidara twisted his body beneath his master.
"I told you to stay at the bar!" Itachi growled; ignoring the blond's plea.
"I wanted to leave!" The blond was unrelenting to submit to Itachi's strength.
"Did that other blond put you up to this?" Itachi spat while tightening his grip on the blond, causing Deidara to cry out in pain. "Tell me Deidara! Was it before or after you kissed him?"
"How did you find out?" Deidara stopped fighting; sweat formed on his brow.
"You admit it then?" Itachi spit out. "You gave that other slave a taste of you?"
"I thought it was okay." The blond trembled. "B...because he wanted to be my friend."
"You are not allowed to have those!"
"I'm sorry, Master Itachi." Deidara's eyes started to water. "It won't happen again."
"It better not!" The Uchiha threatened, coming face to face with his slave. "Because if it does, you will suffer severely." Itachi's eyes bore into Deidara's. "Repeat your role to me." He commanded.
Deidara flatly recited, "I am your slave and I give to you my mind, soul, and body be it for pleasure or torture." His voice remained steady throughout his speech; indicating that he'd been trained to memorize this and heed its words.
The Uchiha placed his head between Deidara's neck and shoulders. "Always remember that..." Itachi murmured between kisses placed upon the blond's soft skin. "...for I will never let you go." With those words, Itachi lengthened his fangs and bit into his slave's neck; causing Deidara's tears to finally fall.
"I don't want to be second." Deidara's spoke softly while closing his eyes, finally giving in to his master.
"Second?" The Uchiha thought. "What is he talking about?" After drinking a fare amount of Deidara's warm blood, Itachi felt his slave's body go lax; resulting in releasing both his holds on the blond. When looking down at Deidara's face, Itachi knew that the blond had been through something tonight. "How I hate when you disobey me." Taking his slave's face between his hands, the Uchiha bent down to lightly brush his lips across Deidara's. "It makes me rethink my methods with you." With a slight squeeze, Itachi forced the blond's lips to part; letting him slip his tongue inside Deidara's moist cavern. Purposely cutting it on one of the blond's canines, Itachi let a mixture of both his own blood and Deidara's seep down the blond's throat. Before pulling back up, Itachi tugged on Deidara's bottom lip while gently massaging the blond's adam's apple, coaxing Deidara to swallow the crimson liquids. Licking his own lips clean, the Uchiha decided that he wanted more from his slave.
Laying his hand on Deidara's stomach, his fingertips gingerly swept along his slave's lean build, lifting the blond's shirt. "Perfection." Itachi's crimson eyes drifted hungrily across Deidara's chest, which was subtly raising and falling; indicating that the blond was passed out. He delicately traced the sides of the blond; bringing his hands together up and over Deidara's tiny pink buds. Itachi's mouth lingered around the blond's throat, sucking at the crimson trail there. "How I've missed this taste tonight."
Itachi kissed roughly around Deidara's neck, leaving it many different shades of red. Traveling south, Itachi stopped at the blond's nipples. His teeth teased one bud while his fingers toyed with the other one. The blond stirred slightly, much to the Uchiha's delight. Itachi slid his tongue around the nipple and pulled every so often on the metallic ring; enjoying Deidara's soft moans. "Although you're mentally exhausted, your body tells me otherwise." The Uchiha smirked, adding two more bite marks above the blond's now stiff bud. While drinking from here, Itachi grazed his fingers tenderly up and down Deidara's chest. Instinctively, the blond arched a little; encouraging Itachi to take more; however, the Uchiha had different intentions.
Wandering further down, Itachi paused to kiss the bruised skin near the blond's hips. As lustful desires overtook him, Itachi seductively rubbed the inside of Deidara's thigh; his knuckles brushing against the blond's growing arousal. Deidara whimpered while subconsciously lifting his hips. "I don't think so, Deidara." The Uchiha firmly pushed his slave back down and proceeded to bite for a third time above the blond's hips. Soft sounds of want escaped the blond's lips as he felt Itachi's hand begin to stroke him. "You seem needy." After a few minutes, Itachi stopped both actions and rested comfortably upon the blond's stomach. "However, you don't deserve any attention tonight." Itachi smirked. "I, on the other hand, do." He stood, then placed his foot on Deidara's side to flip his slave over.
Itachi knelt back down to pull the blond's pants down. He gave a smug grin while lowering the zipper on his jeans and freeing a rather hard erection. "I wish you were awake for this." He caressed the side of Deidara's arse. "I love the sound of your voice when I'm fucking you." Itachi laughed; wrapping one arm around the blond's waist as his free hand coated itself with Deidara's blood; which was still spilling from his hip. Once his digits were covered, Itachi smeared the crimson liquid both around and inside his slave's entrance. Deidara jerked at the intrusion, but Itachi held his blond tightly. Not wanting to waste time preparing himself, the Uchiha quickly positioned himself behind Deidara. With a firm grip on the blond's hips, Itachi took his slave hard and fast. Since Deidara's muscles clamped eagerly around Itachi's member, it wouldn't take long for the Uchiha to spill his seed.
"Not yet." Itachi said through clenched teeth; laying on his slave's back. Grabbing a fist full of blond locks, Itachi pulled Deidara's head back. The Uchiha's eyes burned red as they fell upon the blond's vulnerable vein. With a quick strike, Itachi bit hard into Deidara's neck, just seconds before he released into the blond. Itachi drank throughout his entire orgasm, loving the way he dominated Deidara's body. Minutes later, Itachi nipped playfully at his bite marks. It wasn't until the Uchiha heard a grunt that he remembered who else was nearby.
Recognizing it as Sasuke, Itachi stopped playing with Deidara. "That's right." Placing each hand on either side of Deidara, Itachi pushed himself up and pulled out of his slave. "I almost forgot about you." With a sigh of annoyance, the Uchiha zipped up his jeans. "We'll have to finish this later." After Deidara was fully clothed, Itachi flipped Deidara back onto his back. Confusion crossed the Uchiha's face as he watched the blond cough up some type of black liquid.
"What the?" Itachi leaned over his slave; his now onyx eyes staring intently at what looked like black blood. "He's never done that after sex." Itachi faltered when he also saw the same liquid drip out of the blond's ears, nose, and closed eyes. "Deidara!" He aggressively shook the blond's shoulders. "Deidara!" Panic was starting to show in the stoic Uchiha while he attempted to wipe away the blood that flowed from the blond's eyes; only to discover that when he did, more blood followed thicker in its place. "Wake up!" Unfortunately, despite his masters voice, Deidara didn't wake.
"We have to leave now." Itachi carefully lifted Deidara onto his back. Practically running over to Sasuke, Itachi grasped the horns and ripped them out, not caring if he took pieces of the younger boys muscle and skin with them. The raven slumped forward; falling against his older brother's chest. Itachi snaked one arm around Sasuke's waist; hoisting the boy off the ground. "You need to see a doctor and so does Deidara. I refuse to lose either of you tonight."
--- END CHAPTER 10 --
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