Sum-Vampires have needs. Too bad for Sakura that she's one of those needs. And vampires don't give up easily. When Sakura moves to a new town, she must start a new life as well. The town she now lives in is rumored to have vampires wander the streets at night. Sakura hardly believes in tall tales, but when she moves there, she learns to believe the hard way…especially when she's in love with one.

a/n: Hey, long time no update huh? Sorry about that, i've had a lot...i mean alot of junk going on (like a hundred point project) and stuff...so sorry for not updating but it's nothing too serious i have to stop writing so yay!But yeah, i hope you all had fun on Christmas and got what you wanted! hehe, i did!! Two Kakashi shirts (yay!!!) and another Inuy Calander!! (2007 edi. I have '05 & '06) so...this is my christmas gift to you all, (a day late, but better now then never!) Enjoy!!


CRIMSON MOON

CHAPTER 11: RESEARCH, WORRY, AND ANGELS


"You guys finally done making out?" asked Kakashi.

Sakura blushed, Sasuke glared at him. Kakashi threw his hands up, "Kidding, Kidding." he mumbled.

Naruto smiled, "Thanks though, because of this sudden news, Kakashi and I are free of annoying fan girls!" Naruto laughed.

Kakashi's visible eye shined for a slight change and he smiled weakly, "Not…exactly." he mumbled. Naruto's shoulders slumped in defeat.

"Your free for now at least." muttered Sasuke.

Sakura laughed at the expression Naruto gave. Somehow, she had a calm relaxing feeling around them, a feeling she never had when around Ino or anyone before. It somehow felt familiar, yet she was with vampires that she just recently met in her life. She smiled, she was glad she moved to Konoha.

She had to thank her mom later. The bell ran dismissing lunch hour and giving the students a couple of minutes to get to their next class. Kakashi smiled and waved.

"I'll pick you up at 2:12." Kakashi informed Naruto. Sakura glanced at the clock on the wall. It read 1:16.

"Your leaving already Kakashi?" she asked.

Kakashi nodded, "Yep, I have an excuse to leave today. I have the last hours free so I can leave since I have completed all my credits to graduate…so I can always leave after lunch, but I never had cuz of these two." Kakashi shrugged, "But today I have some important things to do."

Sakura nodded, "I see."

"I'll take Naruto home." muttered Sasuke. "That way you don't have to run back and forth."

"That's awfully nice of you Sasuke, what do you want?" asked Kakashi, his glare set.

Sasuke glared at him, "Shut up and take the offer." he mumbled looking away.

Sakura smiled at Sasuke. Kakashi smirked, "Oh, I see now. Trying to impress Sakura by showing your soft side huh?" he thought loudly for Sasuke to read.

Sasuke glared at Kakashi. "Alright, take him." He nodded at them and left.

Sakura waved good bye. Naruto narrowed his eyes at Sasuke. "What did he think Sasuke?" he asked hating the fact that he was left out.

"Nothing." he answered. The warning bell rang and they all set off for class.


Kakashi stopped in front of the mansion they called home. He glanced around the driveway and noticed his car was there. He sighed and walked in.

"Man I was hoping he would be caught up in work!" thought Kakashi sadly.

He stepped into the library, Kakashi didn't need to look to find Iruka. He knew Iruka would be behind the pile of books stacked on top of each other. The silver haired teen walked over to him.

"You summoned me oh powerful one?" he joked.

Iruka looked up and closed the book he had in front of him. "Yes, very funny Kakashi." muttered Iruka. "But let's get serious here."

Kakashi sat down across from him, moving the pile of books from the chair he had. There had to be at least five different stacks and twenty books in each stack. They were all old and pretty much thick. He sighed as he eyed each stack.

"More boring reading, great…" he thought. "I thought I would be done researching…" he groaned.

"I can tell your excited." Iruka added humorously.

"Yes, I'm excited to read and research again!" he leaned back in his chair, "Why can I read my books while you do this? If I wanted to research I would have stayed at school…" he muttered.

"Grand but this topic is actually pretty interesting."

Kakashi quirked an eyebrow, "Hmm? Go on…"

Iruka placed his hands out and passed him a book. "I'm looking for why Sakura is immune to vampires."

Kakashi took the book and looked at the contents, "Oh yes, that'll be under 'Why Sakura is immune to inhumanly powers' right?" he laughed lightly.

Iruka rolled his eyes, "Be realistic. Open your mind for new things." he shook his head, "Open the book."

Kakashi looked down and opened the book where it had a book mark. It was a picture of an angel that stared back at him. The clouds were parted just right and shining down giving the angel the exact look it was going for, heavenly.

Her white dress flowed behind her and the straps were draped off her shoulders, making them bare. A long slight from mid-thigh all the way past her toes. A long sash wrapped around her waist making her body accented.

Her gaze was downcast, hurt, and she had tears streaming down her pale face. Her wild, long luscious hair flowing around her and in her face.

"Pretty, and…?" he asked seeing no point in it other than what his dirty mind could think of.

"Have you ever heard of a vampire's angel?" he asked, his eyes narrowing.

Kakashi looked up, suddenly intrigued.


"Great job Sakura!" complimented Anko.

Sakura smiled back. "Thanks." Sakura lend Kiba a hand. "Sorry about that…I mean…if I hurt you or anything during that last move."

Kiba smiled back, "No-no! It didn't hurt at all!" he lied while rubbing his lower back. "I'll just be a bit sore…is all…"

Sakura laughed, "Sorry." she muttered.

Kiba laughed as well, "No, I'm fine. I'm just glad that you chose me to be your partner…" he blushed.

Sakura smiled weakly, "Sure. No problem." she muttered. "He was the only one without a partner…" she thought.

"Alright groups, go at it again!" yelled Anko.


Sasuke jumped back from Naruto's attack in time and glared off his shoulder through the shoji screen doors that were usually kept a jar. He suddenly growled and he was struck by Naruto.

Sasuke flew back and rebounded off the wall and shook his head. "Damn mind reading…" he muttered to himself.

"What's wrong with ya Sasuke?" asked Naruto, "I totally got you with a simple punch!" Naruto narrowed his eyes, "Don't go throwing the game on me!"

Sasuke glared at him, "Shut up loser!" he argued.

"Loser? Look who got hit!" he answered a bit smug.

Iruka showed up and they both settled down. "Sasuke Naruto, sorry for being late but today you guys can leave early. We need a family meeting."

Sasuke looked away and Naruto nodded understandingly.

"I'll meet up with you later." muttered Sasuke. Iruka nodded and Naruto glared at him for not being able to finish their spar.

He walked over to the shoji screens and entered the other room. The other students were packing up as well, Sasuke guessed Iruka and Anko called it short today. He wondered what about, Iruka had nothing buzzing in his mind for him to read.

Iruka's gotten good at that. He walked over to Sakura and she brought a smile to his face. She turned and smiled at him as well.

"Hey Sasuke, how was your lesson?" she asked.

He was about to answer but a crying sound made them both stop. "Sakura, here!" Ino handed the crying object to her, "Don't let it pass for five minutes or you'll get lowered a grade." she warned.

Sakura nodded and walked away with the baby in her hands. Ino glared at Sasuke, her eyes scrutinizing him.

"He's playing her, he so is." thought Ino as she glared at him, "Sakura's going to get hurt and move away!"

Sasuke snorted, "I won't hurt Sakura." he muttered, "If that's what your thinking." he smirked knowing that was exactly what she was thinking. "I care about Sakura believe it or not. She hasn't hurt me and I won't hurt her."

Ino still glared at him, "So suddenly after the 'new' girl moves you, you decided to date? Is that how you work Sasuke? On new meat who doesn't know your past?" she gritted, "Something's up, you claimed during sophomore year that you wouldn't date anyone until college because of your studies! You broke hearts of millions whom claimed they've been with you and you never so much cared!" She turned her back to him, "So why should I believe you now? When your not out of high school yet?"

Sasuke had no emotion displayed upon his face, "You don't have to believe me." he muttered, "But have you ever considered that I do care for Sakura?" he asked. He walked past her but before he continued to he turned and looked at her, "Besides, were are your facts about previous girls? There's a difference between the truth and the rumor. If you did know the truth, you'd know I was telling the truth."

Ino shook her head confused. "Damn it…" she thought.


A minute passed and the baby was still crying. Louder if possible. "Shh…be quiet now…uh…mama's here." Sakura looked through her backpack and found what she was looking for.

She placed the pacifier in the babies mouth and it almost immediately silenced. She smiled and rocked the baby as if it were the real thing. She even began to hum quietly.

Sasuke leaned against the wall and watched her. He smirked, it was times like this when wished he had Kakashi's power to see into the future. Sakura turned and smiled at Sasuke.

"Good you're here." she smiled and walked over, "She's fine. Just a bit scared." she answered sounding like mother and all. She noticed the soft stare he was giving her and she tilted her head to the side.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

Sasuke nodded, "Just wishing I had the power Kakashi does…" he mumbled.

Sakura thought for a moment before realizing what he meant. She blushed and gave him a kiss. "It wouldn't work though, remember?"

He smiled, "I could try." he answered. He picked up her backpack and put his free hand around her waist. "Oh, and since when have we decided we had a girl?" he asked referring to the baby.

They both laughed as they walked to the car.


"Iruka, why'd you cancel practice today?" asked Naruto staring out the window.

The scenery was passing by in a quick blur. He glanced over to Iruka when he didn't answer right away. Naruto noticed he was driving way over the limit, but he didn't mind, going fast was the life.

"It's about a matter that we all must be informed about." Answered Iruka vaguely.

Naruto scrunched up his nose and leaned back into his seat. "Even…Itachi?" he mumbled.

Iruka shook his head, "Just because he's not always around for me to count, doesn't mean he's not aware of what's happening." Iruka sighed, "Itachi harbors knowledge. I think he might have known more before we did."

Naruto sighed, "You don't think my power is wearing off on him?" he asked, "Do you think history will repeat itself? You know the saying, 'Those who don't their history, are doomed to repeat it.' Well, since I erased his mind…he doesn't remember ever assembling his vampire league! What if he decides to do it again?"

Iruka gripped the stirring wheel, "Only time can tell Naruto, but for the sake of the people, we must be aware if the time comes."

Naruto nodded, "Is that what the meetings about?" asked Naruto.

Iruka shook his head, "No. It's actually much bigger than that." he looked down. "It's about your friend, Sakura."

Naruto's eyes widened.


Sakura struggled to keep her backpack carried, the baby in her arms, and opening the door. She sighed when her backpack slipped out of her grip.

"Darn." she muttered.

Sasuke chuckled, "Just let me help you." he muttered.

Sakura smiled, "Okay." Sasuke grabbed her backpack and Sakura got out of the car peacefully, without tripping and embarrassing herself.

Sasuke slowed his stride to match Sakura's and walked up to her porch. Sakura smiled, "I'll take it from here."

He smirked, "Trying to get ride of me?" he asked teasingly.

Sakura shook her head with a smile, "No it's not that it's-"

The door swung open and Sakura nearly fell over, "G-grandma!"

The old lady smiled and looked over her and then Sasuke. Her light emerald eyes landed on the baby wrapped in Sakura's arms and she blinked, her face getting horrified by the minute.

Sakura blushed, "Uh…Grandma, calm down!" she told her. "Sasuke help me take her into the living room!"

Sasuke hooked his arms around her and Sakura set down the baby on the couch. She then went back and helped Sasuke with her grandma. They sat her down in the kitchen and Sakura quickly gave her a cup of water.

"Gram, this is Sasuke. He goes to school with me and, well, he's my boyfriend." she told her. Her grandma slowly nodded.

"Sasuke, this is my gram."

Sasuke nodded as a greeting. There was a silence that ensued shortly after the introductions. Suddenly her grandma spoke quietly.

"Baby…?" she asked, fear of the answer etched upon her face.

Sakura broke into a smile, "Grandma, it's for a class. It's not real." she giggled, "Is that what you were all worked up about?" she asked. For moment Sakura thought it was Sasuke.

Her grandma smiled as well, "You sure?" she asked. Sakura nodded, "That's good." she muttered. Her grandma stood up and smiled at Sasuke.

"I'm glad to meet you Sasuke. Would you stay for dinner?" she asked. Sakura smiled, her grandma could change moods so quickly, it was almost embarrassing. "It would give me a better chance to know you."

Sasuke smirked, "I'm sorry, but maybe some other time?" he asked.

Her grandma nodded, "Anytime honey. Just take good care of my little Sakura." she winked and Sakura blushed.

Sasuke nodded again and walked out, Sakura followed him. "I'll see you tomorrow…oh and sorry for my grandma's antics." Sakura shrugged, "But I can tell she's fond of you."

Sasuke tucked her hair behind her ear, "Like I am about you." he muttered staring into her eyes.

Sakura blushed and leaned forward, giving him a quick kiss good bye. He smirked and walked away. Sakura stayed out on her porch until his car disappeared down the road.

Her lips tingled with his kiss, she longed for more but knew she had to respect his vampire space. Even if he hadn't asked her too, she didn't want him to do something he'd regret. After all his past was a gruesome one, she didn't want to do anything to make him remember.

"Sakura?"

The pink haired girl turned to her grandma's words. "Hmm?" she asked, her mind still lingering on the vampire she cared about.

"You mother." she answered, holding out the phone.

Sakura nearly fell down, "W-what?" she asked. She rubbed her temples, she had forgotten her mother was worried.

"Hey mom." she answered as she answered the phone.

"Sakura?" she asked as if Sakura was dead and she was talking to a ghost, "Oh, sweetie, you've had me so worried! I haven't been able to work right without hearing that you were okay!"

Sakura smiled, "Yeah, I'm okay."

"You sure? Because I could…umm…make it home or something! I mean, it sounds dangerous were you were, lot's of kidnapping and trucks ramming into your school!"

"Mom, the truck missed me and I only got cut by the glass. Nothing serious." she told her reassuringly, "What kind of daughter would I be if I asked you to come home and quit your job?"

Sakura heard her mother laugh, "Right sweetie. But, are you feeling okay? I mean, you sound…happy to be there, last time I checked you were pretty angry to start a new school and life."

Sakura shrugged, "I guess, I took your advice to heart." she answered.

Her mother laughed. "I'm glad to hear it. Really."

"Something is missing though." Sakura mumbled.

"What's that?"

"You." answered Sakura sincerely.

"I miss you too hun." Sakura could hear her mother tear up on the other line, she was always more emotional than she was. Sakura smiled, she did miss seeing her face.


Kakashi flipped through the pages of the book he currently held. Angered by not finding what he was searching for he threw the book aside. He stood up and walked over to a book shelf.

"There has to be something here." he muttered.

Naruto placed his hand on his chin, "What's taken Sasuke so long?" he asked.

Iruka shrugged, "He'll be here. Just calm down." he muttered.

Naruto watched as Kakashi threw the book he pulled off the shelf aside. He walked back to the table with a whole bunch of books and papers around. Naruto thought it looked like a tornado, it looked like those business peoples desks.

Things stacked on top of each other, all messy and out of order. Random papers sticking out of books that had been pulled aside, folders opened with papers scattered about, it was so crowded on the table, you couldn't tell what was the table.

Naruto was just happy he didn't have to clean that up. Even with his demon powers, cleaning was a bother. He was becoming impatient, he wanted to know what was going on with Sakura.

"When's he going to get here?" yelled Naruto, he threw his hands up and laid back on the ground.

"I'm here." he answered as he entered the library were they were all gathered. He walked over to an empty chair and sat on it. He glanced over to Kakashi who grabbed a book and tossed it aside as soon as he flipped through it.

Iruka was leaning against some book shelves, "Glad you here." he turned to Kakashi, "Come over Kakashi, bring the book."

Kakashi moved some papers aside and brought out a book. He walked over to Iruka and handed him the book. He brought out a chair and sat down next to Sasuke. Naruto sat up, not bothering to get a chair.

"What's this about?" asked Sasuke.

Iruka looked down at the book, " It's…about Sakura." he muttered. "and her destiny."


a/n: R&R!! lol, i couldn't think of a good title...I hope you liked it, but man...cliffie...huh? But hey, i know i promise alot but i will try to update this story faster...cuz it's on a cliffie...so yeah, i hate to you leave you hanging for too long. but, Happy Yesterday Christmas!! Oh, and a Happy New Year too! Later!