Kiba: Lili-chan isn't feeling good... so i just wanna say...
SHE DOESN'T OWN ANY OF THE ORIGINAL NARUTO CHARACTERS!!!!!!!!!!!! so... nyah!
What Brings Us Together
Chapter 14
"HERE WE GO!!!!" Naruto bellowed with Hinata in his arms as we ran to the park.
"Quiet dobe! You'll draw attention to us!" Sasuke hissed. Sakura was right behind him with TenTen on her back.
"This is soooo not cool!" Kiba barked from Itachi's back. Itachi just frowned.
Noriko was clinging to my back as we bolted to the theme park. We stopped a few meters away and let our mortals and wolf down. No head rushes this time. We walked in through the gates of the Amusement Park, and chaos greeted us. Children and parents running around, people eating and drinking, carts filled with toys and other merchandise and so many other things. Naruto was already jumping in place, as eager as the children that ran around.
"Itachi!" We all turned to see Sasori, Deidara and Kisame walking towards us. They joined the group as we bought those all day ride passes or whatever they were called.
"Which one's first?" Sakura asked after a worker wrapped the bright neon green bracelet around her wrist.
"Let's go on the Tilt-A-Whirl!" Hinata squealed. Everyone just got quiet and looked at the young Hyuga. She was just as excited as Naruto, and wasn't stuttering for once. They eventually ended up dragging us on ALL the rides in the park.
(Picture your favorite rides with the Naruto characters and Noriko riding them. Use your imagination.)
Sasuke and Naruto almost broke the Strength Test game trying to beat each other in a testosterone contest. Sakura and Hinata reprimanded them like a mother and her son.
Kisame got sick on a roller coaster and hurled into a trash can as soon as he got off.
Noriko and me bought the pictures they had taken of us on the Drop Tower, laughing at how Deidara's hair was straight up.
Then came the water rides. Sakura complained about her hair turning into a puffball, but Sasuke insisted on taking her on the Raft Rapids and Log Ride. Her pink hair was as frizzy as can be.
Hinata was having the time of her life, screaming and laughing while Naruto crowed out loudly.
Itachi and Kisame took pictures in the "stocks" and ended up almost getting stuck.
Sasori lost his leg on the Yo-Yo, causing a panic. Thankfully, we made up a story about him being in a car accident and needing a prosthetic leg. (Imagine that. LOL)
When Nori started wheezing and getting dizzy, panic rose. We sat her on a bench and Sakura bought her a cup of lemonade while the others played games.
The sun was starting to set, and the park started to close. We all walked out, laughing and joking. Kisame, Deidara, and Sasori walked to their car and drove off while we took off towards the mansion. TenTen was complaining about the sunburn on her shoulders, so Kiba rubbed some aloe on her pink skin. We all settled in the living room, arguing over what to watch when a shriek startled us.
"What the fuck is that!" Kiba barked, already landing on his hands as he was preparing to shift. The windows swung open, and several hooded vampires entered.
"Itachi Uchiha. Step forward." One of them rasped. I saw one look at Noriko and smile. I snarled and stood in front of her. Itachi walked to the head of the vampires, and was handed a single scroll.
"You and your accomplices are charged with the murder of the Royal Court guards of the Suzuka house and the murder of Yuki Suzuka. You shall be put to death and portrayed as a criminal. Your brother and his fledgling are charged of high treason and shall be bled. Do you object to these charges?" he hissed. Itachi smirked.
"No, but we won't go quietly. And I suggest you leave before trying to take us in." Snarls were heard from the hooded messengers as we stood our grand. The leader just lifted a hand.
"As you wish. But know this, Itachi. They will come after you. And no one will be spared. Not even your precious humans and your dog." Kiba growled loudly in defiance.
"Fine. Now get out." Itachi growled out. The messengers took off through the windows.
"Our time has just been shortened." Sasuke stated blandly, holding on to a shaking Sakura.
"When will they be here?" TenTen choked, stroking Kiba's still rigid back.
"They'll be here by tomorrow night. Suzuka is blood thirsty, and has envied the Uchiha clan for a long time." Itachi hissed, clenching his fists. Noriko put a hand on my shoulder and pulled me towards her. I took her in my arms as we all went our separate ways. All was quiet in the mansion as the dread began to build up. Noriko was in a trance I couldn't bring her out of. I already knew what she was thinking. We were all thinking about it. How would we spend what may be our last day alive?
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I slept lightly. The tension in the atmosphere wasn't pleasant whatsoever. Gaara just held me in his arms. When morning came, there was a dead silence throughout the mansion. No one was motivated, not even bubble headed Naruto. I was already going insane as it was, but that was driving me crazy. I finally stood and walked towards the basement door hidden behind a moving panel. I punched the wall and it moved, revealing the door.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm not going to sit here moping." I said harshly.
"If you're looking for me, I'll be downstairs training." I finished and walked down the stairs.
I clapped my hands and the lights flashed on, lighting a great basement of concrete floors and walls. Various fighting equipment was placed in different parts of the room, and there was a door that led to the showers in the back of the room. On one wall, a giant mirror reflected the room on its surface. I walked to the lockers and pulled out my sweat suit, slipping into it discreetly.
I heard footsteps behind me and looked to the stairs. Gaara walked in, pushing his red hair back and taking off his shirt to reveal a black muscle-shirt. (…drool…) Everyone else walked in, removing or changing clothing more accommodating to fitness. I smirked and jabbed Sasuke in the shoulder. He looked at me and smirked back before swinging at me with a left hook. I easily ducked it and punched him in the gut towards the boxing ring in the center of the basement.
We were soon paired off, doing different things.
Itachi trained with Sakura, teaching her how to use her magic, and soon discovering that she could channel that energy into different limbs for faster performance and stronger hits. She could use that energy to heal wounds.
Gaara and Naruto were sparring at insane speeds in the ring next to Sasuke's and mine.
TenTen was helping Kiba with weight training and Hinata was our water girl, or "blood girl" for our batboys.
Of course, they were to protective of me.
I got tired real easily, and they'd try ushering me to a seat. I'd just shake my head and start something new, whether it was jump rope or the speed bag.
Gaara finally came up and made me sit down on his lap. I wiggled and squirmed, but he wouldn't let go. I finally gave up and settled for watching my cousin's spar with their Kusanagi blades. Naruto finally complained about being drained of chakra, stopping our actions. WE showered and freshened up before meeting in the den.
"So what's our battle strategy?" Kiba asked, whistling sharply after. He was calling Akamaru.
"Hinata and TenTen will stay here and wait for us. We'll meet the vampires on the outskirts, by the Sakura forest." Itachi answered, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall.
Gaara growled lightly.
"You're going to let Nori come? That's a recipe for disaster." He hissed. I smacked him on the leg.
"There's no way I can stay when I have the power to help. I'm not only fighting for me." I said, looking at Hinata and TenTen.
"I'm fighting for them because they can't. I'm fighting because I want to see my loved ones prosper." I finished. Itachi smirked and Sakura smiled gently. Naruto was attempting a big grin, but came out more like forced smile for a picture.
"Do you think they'll have Vampire Hunters?" Sasuke asked, leaning forward and resting his head on his hands. Itachi shook his head.
"ANBU agents aren't very fond of being hired by vampires. It'll only be the vampiric executioner squad."
I raised a brow.
"Weren't you with the V.E.S for a while?"
Itachi nodded.
"So that psycho is gonna be there?"
Another nod.
Brilliant.
There was a loud bark from outside, and Kiba walked to the window across from where he sat on the floor and opened it. He whistled again, and Akamaru bounded through the window, landing on his master with enthusiasm.
"Down boy." Kiba grunted as the dog rolled off of him and settled at TenTen's feet.
I looked through the open window and cringed. The sun was already beginning to set. We all knew that what may be our final hour had emerged.
I hugged TenTen and Hinata before we left, tears running from our eyes as we all said goodbye.
TenTen was bawling as Kiba held her in his arms, stroking her back. He finally brought her head up and kissed her, pouring his soul into that gesture.
Naruto lifted Hinata, her pearl eyes glittering with tears. Naruto whispered something in her ear and placed her on the ground before kissing away her tears.
We all left the mansion and headed east, with me being carried on Gaara's back. When we arrived, the sun was completely gone and the moon was beginning to peek over the horizon. When it emerged in its entire full splendor, it cast its eerie glow across the trees, changing the light pink petals to a silvery white.
I took a deep breath before tapping Gaara on the shoulder. He turned to me, anger and desperation showing in his pale eyes.
"I wanna talk to you real quick." I whispered, pulling him away several feet behind a bigger tree. I looked up at him, trying to look determined as possible.
"Don't go and do anything stupid trying to protect me, Gaara." My voice sounded firm, but not all that convincing.
He rolled his eyes, earning a slap from me.
"Dammit Gaara! Listen!" I cried, tears stinging my eyes. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and turned to look at me with red tears threatening to spill over his black lids.
"I'm not doing this to put you through sorrow!" I sobbed, placing my hands on his chest and grabbing at the material of his leather jacket.
"I'm doing this because I can't stand to see something happen to you… to Sakura… to Sasuke, Itachi or Kiba!" I wailed as a single tear slipped from each of his eyes.
"Without me… you guys might not stand a chance…" I looked up at him.
"I don't wanna lose you Nori…" he whispered, his low voice cracking slightly. I just smiled weakly.
"You won't Gaara. I know what I have to do." I brought both of my hands up and placed them on the sides of his chiseled face.
"That's why I just wanted to tell you…" I leaned forward, kissing his cheek before bringing my lips to his ear and whispering,
"I love you…"
I pulled back slowly and looked into his eyes. He just looked at me sadly before pulling me into a fierce embrace. I wrapped my arms around him before snaring his lips and kissing him. We poured all our emotions into that kiss, trying to show the other how we felt as our lips melted together and our tongues danced.
He reluctantly pulled away, his eyes closed as he did so. I wiped my tears away as I whispered words of encouragement to him. He grabbed my hand, lacing our fingers together as we walked back towards the group.
Sakura was fighting Naruto, their speed only a blur with my horrible eyesight.
Sasuke was sharpening his sword, the steel glinting menacingly in the moonlight.
Kiba had removed his shirt and shoes before snarling and shifting into his other form.
Akamaru trotted over to us, whining slightly. I reached down and scratched his ear, earning a series of soft pants from the oversized canine.
Itachi was staring at the horizon as he tied back his hair.
Gaara let go of my hand to cross his arms as the familiar hissing of his sand filled my ears. It coated his skin and formed the trademark gourd on his back. He glanced at me, smirking despite his sorrow.
Suddenly, everyone froze. Kiba and Akamaru began to growl loudly as they turned to face the horizon. They slowly formed a line beside Itachi. Sasuke activated his Sharingan as Sakura fixed her gloves and her eyes turned red.
Naruto's hair began to spike even more as the whisker marks on his face widened slightly, and his eyes turned red with slits as his fangs grew considerably.
Gaara attempted to stand in front of me. I rolled my eyes and stood beside him.
They had already seen, smelled, and heard the other vampires before me, but now I could see an entire platoon of white cloaks running from the across the way.
They had arrived…
Bringing what may be our final hour upon this earth…
DUN DUN DUN!!!!!!!!! Of course I had to end in a cliffhanger! It creates tension! Anyways, the next chapter is already up, me having posted it right after this one! SO HURRY UP AND GET TO THE NEXT ONE!!!!!