Chapter Eleven:
Sakura helped Hinata get dressed and they both went downstairs to eat breakfast with the rest of the Haruno family. Mrs. Haruno smiled brightly at the two when they sat down at the kitchen table and placed a plate of fluffy strawberry pancakes in front of them. Hinata at them happily and the sight made Sakura smile. Her grandfather and Rini soon followed and they all started to enjoy their morning meal.
"So, what are you two doing today?" asked Mrs. Haruno after taking a bite of her pancakes. Sakura swallowed her portion before answering.
"I think we'll head over to the mall," she said as they finished eating. Rini giggled as she played with the last bit of her food. Sakura's grandfather smiled at them.
"Well, be careful on the way there."
"We will," said Sakura before she and Hinata got up, cleaned their dishes, and headed out. As they walked, Hinata looked around at her surroundings with a look of awe on her face.
"Pretty," she breathed and Sakura giggled. They arrived at the mall fifteen minutes later and started window shopping.
"Sakura! Hinata!" someone called out and the voice sounded familiar. Sakura and Hinata turned to see Ino and a tall boy with dark brown hair the shape of a pineapple walking behind her.
"Ino!" The two girls hugged each other tightly. Ino turned to Hinata and hugged her as well. Hinata looked at her with confusion written on her face.
"Who are you?" she asked. Ino gasped and turned sharply to look at Sakura.
"So it is true?" she asked. Sakura nodded her head sadly.
"Yeah, but how did you know?"
"Sasuke told me." Sakura stiffened slightly and looked away with her pink bangs hiding her face from everyone.
"He did, did he?" Ino nodded.
"Yeah," she then turned to Hinata, "Hina-chan, it's me Ino. We're best friends. You, Sakura and I," Hinata stared at her for a moment before smiling brightly.
"Ino!" She exclaimed. Ino giggled and then pulled the brown haired boy to her side.
"Okay, girls. This is Shikamaru Nara, my boyfriend." Sakura smiled politely.
"Nice to meet you, Shikamaru. I'm Sakura, Sakura Haruno." Shikamaru smiled and she noticed his canine fangs.
"Nice to meet you too," he responded.
"Y-you're a werewolf."
"Sure am," he said. Hinata smiled at him.
"I'm Hinata!" He smiled at her in return.
"Pleasure to meet you." Ino smiled widely.
"Now . . . let's get the shopping!"
They walked through about eight different stores before stopping at the large food court to grab a bite to eat. Sakura only had a strawberry smoothie while Hinata had a plate of French fries. They sat down in a booth like table next to the large fountain in the middle of the food court. Ino and Shikamaru sat across from them with nothing except a burger in front of Shikamaru. Sakura looked up at Ino in concern.
"Ino, did you take the blood pill?" she asked quietly so only the other three can hear her.
"Yep! I'm good for about 2 more months." Shikamaru wrapped his arms around Ino and she giggled at the attention.
All of a sudden, they heard yelling and screaming coming from behind the spot that they are seated in. The four turned to see a crowd surrounding two boys who looked awfully familiar. They soon got up to get a closer look.
"I told you that we better find them soon or I'll . . ."
"Or you'll what, mutt?" Sakura gasped as she saw Sasuke and Naruto fighting . . . again as usual.
"S-sasuke?" she wondered aloud. Sasuke stiffened at the sweet familiar voice and turned to look in her direction.
"Sakura," he whispered. Naruto dropped his glare and followed his gaze instantly smiling as he noticed Hinata standing between Sakura and Ino.
"Hinata-chan!" he ran over and hugged her tightly. He felt her slowly hug him back.
"N-naruto," she whispered and he pulled back a bit noticing her smiling.
"I . . . I remember you a little more now. You and Sasuke."
"That fight must have triggered her memory," said Ino. Sasuke stared at Sakura intently as she looked away from his onyx gaze. Shikamaru cleared his throat awkwardly and Sasuke glared over at him.
"Sakura, we need to talk," he said moving his gaze back to her. Sakura looked up at him and slowly nodded her head.
"Okay," he led her away from the group so that they can have some privacy. She leaned against the wall as Sasuke stood directly in front of her.
"Sakura . . . I'm sorry about yelling at you," he said quietly and Sakura shook her head.
"No . . . I'm the one who should be sorry," said Sakura. Sasuke gave her a small smile and it made her heart race a bit.
"I guess we're both sorry," admitted Sasuke and they both laughed softly. Sasuke leaned over her, "Let's never fight again," he said brushing his cold lips against her soft warm ones.
"Okay," she agreed and Sasuke closed the small gap between them and kissed her passionately. Sakura held on to his broad shoulders as he deepened the kiss. After a few minutes, she pulled away to breathe.
"Let's head back to the others. Naruto and I have some information to tell you all," said Sasuke. Sakura nodded and they made their way back over to their friends, "Hey, I have a mansion not far from here. We all need to have a talk." Everyone nodded and they all left to Sasuke's mansion.
After calling her mom and telling her that they're staying the night at a friend's house, Sakura walked back in to the living room where everyone else sat on the long pleather couch and love seats.
"So what's up, Sasuke?" asked Ino.
"The Hebimedes," he answered seriously. Everyone went silent, "Naruto and I did some research on them."
"And?" Sakura questioned. Sasuke pulled her to his side on the couch.
"They are the vampire group who started the war between vampires and werewolves centuries ago. They also became allies with a small group of werewolves . . . who were the same ones who killed Sakura back then," his grip tightened as he said this and Naruto growled.
"They also cause Hinata's memory loss," he said. Hinata fisted her hands tightly.
"T-those bastards," she growled softly, "I'll make sure that their deaths will be as painful as possible," Shikamaru smirked as Ino laughed out loud.
"So now that we have the information, all we need to do is stop the Hebimedes before they make this war worse than it already is," said Naruto, "I can get my pack to help us out."
"Our vampire clan will help, right Sasuke?" asked Ino. Sasuke nodded his head.
"Of course."
"I'll fight with you guys," said Hinata and Sakura nodded her head in agreement.
"Me too," she said and Sasuke growled at her response.
"I will not allow it," he said lowly and Sakura looked up at him with her wide emerald green eyes.
"But Sasuke-kun . . ."
"No, Sakura."
"Come on, Sasuke. Give her a chance," suggested Ino.
"Yeah, I know how to defend myself," retorted Sakura defensively. Sasuke stared hard at her for a moment before sighing.
"If it helps, I'll be by her side to protect her," added Shikamaru. Sakura smiled at him in thanks.
"Fine," growled Sasuke, "But if anything happens to her . . ."
"I won't let that happen."
"Me either," said Hinata, "I'll be there too."
"Alright. I'll start making calls tomorrow morning and get everyone here," said Sasuke.
"Me too," said Naruto. Sasuke nodded at him and noticed Sakura try to cover up a yawn smiling slightly.
"Time for bed," he said as he stood bringing Sakura up with him, "We'll start preparing tomorrow." The others stood up as well.
"Yeah, I can't wait 'til we see those damn Hebimedes. I'll make them suffer for everything they caused," said Hinata evilly and everyone looked at her like she grew three heads, "Nani?" Naruto shook his head and chuckled.
"Nothing. Come on," he said and they all went to their assigned rooms and went to sleep. They now start a countdown to the final battle.
Hello, everyone! I'm sorry that I have not been posting/updating like I'm supposed to. College was getting to me but I have time now and should be getting started on chapter twelve soon. Please enjoy! ^.^