Sorry for making you guys wait so long, but I've just started to watch Death Note and I'm really caught up in it. Anyways, on with the lengthened chappie. Excuse any spelling errors or slight typos. R&R!!

Chapter 11: Others

Dawn was approaching and before Hinata could register it in her mind, her body was already reacting to it even as she slept.

Her eye lids opened against her will, flooding her vision with the inside of her room and as usual, Hinata swung her feet off the bed to get up.

She did not know how it happened, but suddenly, she was sprawled on her bed once again with dizziness as her ceiling rotated, but as soon as it came, it went.

Hinata shook her head to rid the sensation of tumbling down as she walked to her bathroom to take a bath and get ready for the day. She just hoped none of that would happen for the rest of the day. After her bath, she would take both her wrist and Neji's.

Hinata could not believe it. Three new students were now at Konoha High, two of which were in her class.

"…don't you introduce yourselves?" said Kakashi to the new transfers who were standing at the front of the class now.

"My name is Karin," said the first. Her hair was a vivid red and wore glasses. She seemed nice enough.

"My name is Kin," said the other. She had long black hair and if her eyes were not black as well, Hinata could easily see her as an older version of herself.

"Very well," said Kakashi-sensei, as he pointed to two desks that were now added to the room. "Your seats are over there."

Both girls walked over to their seats, sitting not once looking at the other.

Hinata looked around the classroom to see the other's reactions to the new comers and saw that already they were liked. Something was strange to her though. Sasuke and Sai, who was looking back, were eyeing each other strangely, as if speaking a hidden language while diverting their eyes in the two girls' direction who in turn smiled at them.

That was not all. For some reason, Hinata had been feeling itchy around Sai earlier and now, the thirst was even stronger now that Kin and Karin were in the classroom. But it was a different itch. It was like something she knew but could not get her mind to decipher it and she bit her tongue in frustration at the feeling, not even remotely knowing the two new students at the back of the class and she would see each other more often than she thought.

There was something else wrong as well. There was this strong sensation she was feeling that made her physically inch since she got to school. She scratched her neck and tried to focus on what Kakashi- sensei was trying to corrupt the pupils' minds with.

Sasuke wondered if there was ever a time since the whole vampire issue when his life was normal and he could just not be pissed for some reason. That was not likely to happen though, because, here in the classroom were two more vampires and most likely, Hinata would notice. Even more, if they were there, that meant that Itachi was also at school. Sasuke would not know until lunch time. So what if they were both in the same house? Itachi was very mysterious and could slip past anyone's vision and was already out of the house when he woke up anyway.

Sai was probably of the same view, because he was tenser than Sasuke knew which could only mean that Itachi's presence was in the building. What would he do if he saw Hinata? But from what he told him last night, she was forbidden- whatever that meant, so maybe it would not be a problem

Sasuke leaned back. He was reading into this situation too much so he decided to listen to what Kakashi-sensei was saying.

It was now lunch time and everyone was getting to know the transfers. Sasuke did not need to; he knew them already and they were now living at his house. He sighed just thinking about going to the bathroom that morning, only to find it stringed with all types of underwear hanging from the mirror and anywhere else the two girls could get them.

Not that this went unnoticed by the only oblivious person in the building. Naruto was visibly shaken by Itachi already, but the sight of two unnatural looking people in the house when he woke up. Let's just say walking in on strangers is not a good way to start the day.

Also, for some strange reason, it seemed as though Sai and Kin were avoiding each other.

"So where are you from?" asked Ino, who was nearest to the two girls. Hinata was also there and she looked awful twitching like she was as she drank water. Being near Ino was causing her react as well.

"We're from the outskirts of Konoha," said Karin, tossing her hair. In this simple action, she managed to catch the eye of almost every male that had her in their sight. "We came here fro a… special reunion of sorts."

Ino believed it and so did the others and they continued talking and all the while Kin and Karin were casting knowing looks to each other as they watched Hinata. She seemed to have caught a new habit somehow of scratching her neck and it only started today as far as Sasuke could tell. Maybe those two knew about it. Sai looked as though he realized for he was even more pale than usual and seemed upset.

"Sasuke."

Great, just who he loved to see.

The entire table went silent at the sound of Itachi's voice, except for Kin and Karin who were now talking to Sai who had also been unaffected by Itachi's presence.

Sasuke turned around. "Nani?"

He saw his brother's eyes flash the faintest of red as he glanced at Hinata who was now scratching the one spot on her neck even more.

"I would like to talk to you if you don't mind," said Itachi, a smirk gracing his features now, and walked away.

Sasuke sighed and got up from his seat. "I'll be back," he said, leaving the others now talking once again about the mysterious person.

Sasuke followed Itachi to the lockers where lots of persons were when he got to his brother.

"Why do you want to talk to me? Why here with all of these people?" asked Sasuke, rolling his eyes. Itachi was probably the only person to bring out this behavior in him.

"I need you to do something for me," said Itachi, leaning on the locker he was next to. "Plus, it's best to talk in a crowded area, or have you still no brain?"

"Whatever," said Sasuke. He was not even in the mood to argue. "What do you want? Can't you get anything you want as it is? What do you need me for?"

Itachi smirked once more. "It's true I can have almost anything I want. But how can I if it's not allowed?"

Sasuke was stunned. He was talking about Hinata. "I won't help you," he said firmly.

"Because you want her?"

Sasuke nearly choked. "I d-don't know what you're talking about," said Sasuke feebly. He damned himself for stammering.

"Ah. I see you are lying obviously but how can you win against me or even Sai when you are not one of us? Just do this one thing and I may strike you a deal."

Was he seriously doing this? Did Itachi think he was so easy to manipulate?

"I'm not six years old anymore," said Sasuke sighing. "Ask Karin or Kin to do it. Kami knows they'd kill for you."

"I just want to spare her," said Itachi, looking away at the numerous students passing by them, giving Itachi looks. "I know you've seen how she's been acting since my feet touched the school grounds."

"Spare her from what?"

"Never you mind," said Itachi quickly, catching Sasuke off guard. "You just missed your opportunity, little brother."

And he walked away in the direction of the upper corridors, leaving Sasuke to walk back to the table with his friends to be bombarded with questions.

The feeling had stopped, but Hinata could not for the life of her understand why she suddenly felt so hungry. It was not thirst this time, it was pure hunger that she could not understand and her next was still itching. 'What's going on with me?' she thought.

"Here, Hinata-chan," said Sai and handed over a box of juice to her.

"Ano…thanks," she said sheepishly and popped the opening with the straw.

"It will taste better right now," said Sai, smiling and Hinata took a sip and to her surprise, it was the best thing she had tasted in a long time.

She closed her eyes momentarily enjoying the juice. "You're right," said Hinata. "My thirst is definitely better n-"

Hinata caught herself just before she finished. Karin and Kin looked her way and so did Sasuke.

"Hina-chan!"

Naruto saved Hinata just in time as he squeezed between Ino to sit next to her. Ino, not in the mood to complain because she was busy being nosy, scooted over to allow him in. Hinata mentally thanked Naruto for saving her from two discomforts.

The time with Naruto was cut short when Konohamaru and his friends invited to their table but he promised to talk to Hinata in Biology class later that day.

For the rest of the day, Sasuke mind was completely occupied with what his brother had said. He was dropping all sorts of remarks to him without explaining them and then walking away, telling him not to worry about it, as if knowing that Sasuke would only want to know more.

It was now Biology class with only another period to go to the bell and Sasuke was absolutely sickened by having to watch Naruto and Hinata working together. It was driving him crazy and he was sure that Sai was of the same opinion.

It was not that they were talking, but the little gestures and blushes were enough for him to know that by now, the two were not bothered by the rule.

Karin and Kin had made friends with Ino and Sakura but could not talk because Orochimaru was not a fan of having anyone chatting in his class.

"There will be a change as of now," said Orochimaru from his desk and all the students looked in his direction. "Not a major one, but our two new students need someone to help them with their work since they were not here from the start. Therefore, from now on Kin will pair with Hinata and Karin will pair with Naruto."

'What?!' thought Hinata. This was not good. Not that she would not like to be Kin's friend or whatever, but couldn't she be selfish just once?

Orochimaru-sensei made Naruto switch and now Kin was coming to sit next to her. It was enough that she was feeling strange the entire day since the two girls and who she supposed was Sasuke older brother came, but now one of them would have to sit next to her for who knows how long.

"Hi," said Kin, smiling at Hinata.

Hinata smiled back, trying not to make it look strained. "Hi."

And so the class continued in silence until Kin decided to speak.

"Hinata," Kin whispered, barely moving her mouth.

"Yes?" said Hinata through her teeth. She was still holding a silent grudge against Kin.

"Let's be friends. I know that Naruto is your boyfriend and all, but you see him all the time, right? Plus, we're going to be partners for awhile and after today, you'll be seeing a lot more of Karin and me."

Hinata thought about what Kin had just said. 'After today?' What did she mean by that? Hinata looked at her skeptically.

"What? Don't act like you don't know. You can sense it I'm sure," said Kin, giving Hinata a knowing look. "You know what we are."

"I'm afraid I don't know what you are talking about," said Hinata coolly. Inside, Hinata's mind was reeling. She was panicking beyond belief as she thought of the possibility that Kin and Karin were one of her kind and she was not alone. But if that was so, that meant that Sasuke's brother would also be one and maybe he told Sai as well. So many thoughts ran through her head at once, Hinata felt dizzy.

"It's ok. You don't have to be so obvious about it," said Kin, cutting into her thoughts. "I'm guessing this is you first half moon, right?"

Hinata never got to answer however, because their little chat was cut short by Orochimaru-sensei and there was a tense silence for the rest of the period.

As soon as the bell rang, Hinata jumped out of her seat and got out of the classroom as fast as her feet would carry her. She could feel eyes on her back the entire way to her locker, but Hinata had to move quickly.

"Hina-chan!"

Hinata did not register the voice calling her. She just had to get home as soon as possible and have Neji and Hanabi tie her up until dawn.

Others knew what she was. People would call her a freak for the rest of her time at school.

She was sharply spun around to face the voice of the person who had called for her.

"What's wrong?" asked Naruto. "I'm kinda annoyed with Oro-sensei for switching us and that Karin girl was all twitchy and stuff, but we still have tonight, right?"

Hinata bit her lip frustrated with the situation.

"I can't go out tonight, Naruto-kun," said Hinata, lowly.

"How come?" asked Naruto confused, but Hinata never really got to answer because she was tugged away.

"Wha-"

It was then that she saw it was Karin and Kin dragging her away. What were they doing? She barely knew them.

Naruto ran alongside them. "You know you could have simply asked," said Naruto as they made their way towards the front of the school.

"What do you think you're doing?!" asked Hinata furiously.

"Hey!"

The party of four stopped to see Hanabi running towards them. "Where are you going?" asked Hanabi, looking Kin and Karin up and down.

"She's sleeping over with us tonight!" said Karin, quickly. "Right Hina-chan?"

"I-I," Hinata's brain could not even function properly enough for her to talk.

"Exactly," said Kin, happily. "She's needs to be with girls like us."

Hanabi's eyes opened as far as they would go and she looked at Hinata who had her head down. "Oh yeah! I'll tell Neji."

And she walked off towards the car park.

Hinata's mind finally kicked in. "Does she-"

"Yes, she knows that we are your friends now," said Karin quickly, darting her eyes over to Naruto, who was staring at them blankly, until he caught sight of something and looking around, three girls saw it was Sai, Sasuke and his brother. Hinata instantly shivered. What was going on with her today?

When the three boys came up to them, Hinata had no choice but to free herself of Kin and Karin's grip and scratched her neck in the one spot that was now causing her to twitch.

"Let's go home," said Naruto, walking very quickly away and leaving the others.

"He is so blind," said Karin, grinning.

"You know," started Hinata, catching everyone's attention. "Why am I sleeping over with you two girls who I barely know? And why did my sister agree with you? What did you tell her?" she finished, scratching her neck even more, and she noticed Itachi took a step back.

There was silence for awhile at the school entrance, when Kin spoke at last. The boys were being very quiet Hinata noticed.

"I swear Naruto must have rubbed off on you," said Kin, slapping her forehead.

"Hey!" snapped Karin.

"Whatever. I'm going to spell it out for you right now," said Kin, ignoring Karin. "We are vampires just like you and we can't have you losing control. The real reason why we came to this school was for you. Sai told me about you and said that you were newly awakened and there are no other females around Konoha for half moon so we came. Sasuke asked Karin to come here as well and Itachi came as well. You need to be with your kind tonight and I know that's this is all a bit fast for you but that's how it is so deal with it. Oh and your little sister caught Karin in the bathroom taking her wrist because… well I don't know how she knew, but she caught on a lot faster than you did."

Hinata was not sure how Kin said all of that at once, but she was sure the girl had a good set of lungs. But that was not the issue at that moment; she was processing the content of the girl's rant.

"Wha-"

But once again, she was dragged away but not by Kin or Karin but by Sasuke.

Hinata was now driving to Kami-knows-where in Sasuke's car while his brother drove the other car behind them. She did not find out the name of his brother yet, but that was not the problem right now. She was in shock. How could something like this happen so fast?

"You know," said Sasuke, not taking his eyes off the road. "It was kinda hard not to notice something was wrong with you today. Maybe Kin or Karin can help you when we get home."

"When you get home?" said Hinata, surprising herself at how fast she had said it. "You mean they live with you?"

"Yeah, and let me tell you, it's a pain having them around, especially Karin because she's just like Sakura. That's when her taste doesn't act up though."

"Are you one of us?" asked Hinata. He seemed too cool with the whole idea not to be a vampire himself.

"No. I'm the second born, or haven't you noticed Itachi's my brother?" he answered. "My life is surrounded by the likes of your kind though."

"How did you get so used to it?"

Sasuke smiled a little. "I've gotten used to it. It's the vampires who take a while to adjust."

He was just taking the whole thing in stride, while Hinata was in the backseat trying to dig a hole in her neck.

"Do you know why I'm itching?" 'I can't believe I just asked that.' thought Hinata as she bit her tongue.

She noticed Sasuke face fell completely and wondered why. It only be something bad.

"It's because of my brother, Itachi," said Sasuke. "He's a stage three vampire."

Hinata's breath caught in her throat. Somehow, she felt a jolt as though she was falling. And scratched her neck even more, trying not to notice her itch from being around Sasuke as well.

Tonight was going to be an interesting night.

Well here is the lengthened version of chapter 11. I'm going through a block, can you believe it? If you have any ideas for half moon, just let me know. After all, this fic is for your pleasure and should have what you want.

As usual, if you have not read Princess Hina yet, please do.

Until tomorrow…

Ja ne!

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