There Are No Such Things as Vampires
Chapter 14…
Brief History
Sasuke watched Minato pace around the small cabin.
Once in a while he would stop and glance in Sasuke's general direction, his eyes always slightly off.
"Why did you save my life?" Sasuke asked in monotone. He didn't allow himself to show he was afraid.
Minato sighed, then sat right where he stood, turning towards Sasuke.
Even in his current situation Sasuke couldn't help but notice the ridicules situation. He was stuck in a small cabin located south of the castle in the middle of a dark forest with his ex-fiancé's father, who also happened to be the king of the vampires - well, former king at least.
"I am afraid this is a battle you can not win," Minato said, as if he hadn't heard Sasuke's question. "If you want to go against my wife, you will need the help of an entire army."
"I'll do anything to get my son back," Sasuke said his tone hardening. The corner of Minato's eyes crinkled as he smiled.
"How much do you know about us Uchiha?"
Sasuke didn't say anything.
"About 300 years ago I met a human woman named Kushina Uzumaki and fell in love with her instantly. She was the granddaughter of a wealthy nobleman. In those days vampires and humans lived in great fear of each other," Minato said. "The valley waged in endless war. Vampires, as you know, can not bear children with other vampires. Our mates are usually half vampires. In order to save his village from our army, Kushina's grandfather gave her to me, and in return I protected his people."
"We vowed not to produce an heir until the land knew peace. As a half vampire, Kushina was able to retain her youth but she did not have any powers. Once Naruto was born, Kushina became full vampire. Orochimaru tried to kill our infant son the instant he was born so I sent him away to the city."
"When Orochimaru threatened my throne I had no choice but to bring Naruto back to prove my heir was still alive. But then when I went into hibernation my son Naruto ran away."
Sasuke looked away, clutching the thick woolen blanket draped over his legs.
"Why did you go into hibernation?" Sasuke asked.
Minato chuckled, scratching his left cheek with one long fingernail.
"After I lost my eyesight to Orochimaru, I lost my right to be King. In order for Naruto to take my place he needs a mate or an heir, that was why your son was taken from you. Now, where was I? Ah yes – Naruto ran away. His mother as you could imagine was displeased. She tried everything she could to awaken me but it wasn't the time yet."
"I don't know how this entire mess started but now that I have regained my strength I am willing to help you straighten things out."
Sasuke's heart beat against his rib cage.
"Why?" he asked.
Minato smiled, his red eyes glittering in humor. "I cannot guarantee your safety. Like I said, if you're going to go against my wife you're going to need an entire army, her strength has steadily increased over the years and I'm afraid she's gone mad with power."
Sasuke stared at the vampire as he got up, stretched, and began to pace again.
Stepping out into the cool night, he made sure not to wear shoes so not to alert the guards of his whereabouts.
Naruto leaped towards the first tree at the forest edge, enjoying the tiniest brush of leaves and branches on his thick cloak.
A suddenly snap made him stop and listen carefully. He made out the faint sound of crackling wood.
A fire.
Turning eastward, he ran towards it, following the sound of a muffled human voice.
As he reached the edge of a clearing he made out the shadow of a single cabin squatting between two thick trees.
Naruto's heart raced as he approached it.
Minato looked up suddenly, a smile playing on his lips. "We have a guest."
Sasuke stiffened, his hands gripping the wool blanket. He had a feeling he knew who it was.