Note:

lol so guess who had a plot bunny she couldn't ignore again. This is basically a SasuSaku version of the Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh, one of my fave book series. It's not wholly the same though. Anyway, this makes it my third ongoing multi chapter SasuSaku fic and wow I just can't stop writing em huh. Hope y'all enjoy!

This chapter is unedited (04/07/20).

The Archangel's Hunter

Chapter One: Recruited

She felt her heart beat accelerate, booming within her chest as if it wanted to escape. Her mouth was slightly open, hoping to let some extra air enter her lungs as she continued her chase. This was the feeling she relished. The adrenaline, the rush, the thrill of the job.

Making a sharp turn around the corner of a building, she realized where she was being lead to. Smiling to herself, she held back a breath of amusement at his choice. Some targets she was assigned to were smart enough than to lead her to an alley.

Stopping for a brief moment, she looked at her surroundings. There were red brick walls on both her sides that she decided to make use of. Jumping off of the ground, her feet met the brick walls as she landed on the walls. She continued running until she landed right in front of her assignment.

He was tall, maybe a head taller than her, but that didn't matter. She could take him. It was important he was off the streets.

"Please, don't take me back." He almost sounded like he was groveling.

"I'm afraid that's out of the question. You killed three people."

Suddenly he went from apologetic to aggressive, his face contorting into one of hostility. His new fangs glistened in the night. Despite his mood change, he still smelled the same to her. Burnt cigarette mixed with hickory, a scent only she and a few others would be able to detect.

He lunged at her, arms spread in an attempt to tackle her which she easily dodged. Turning fast, she slammed her elbow into his stomach, slamming him into the ground, leaving cracks as evidence of her strength.

'There goes being lowkey,' she thought to herself.

The impact stunned him which gave her enough time to grab the needle hidden inside her jacket and jam it into his leg. He screamed in pain, struggling to escape her hold.

As quick as his earlier shift in attitude, his consciousness began drifting away until he laid there, eyes closed.

She sighed as she removed the needle and stood up, dusting herself off. Placing the needle back into her jacket pocket, she took out her phone and called her employer.

When she saw the other caller had picked up, she spoke into her phone. "Mission complete, Mr. Ebisu."

"Fantastic," a relieved male voice replied. "Give us your exact location, and we'll come to you."

She did just as he asked and ended the call, assessing the damage she had done on the area. It could have gone worse. Just a small crater on the ground shouldn't be too much trouble to fix, considering the damage chasing after newly Made vampires tended to cause.

Since the job was done, she decided it was fine to let the pain in her head go and remove the brunette wig she dawned in order to avoid attention. Shaking her mid-length pink hair free, she ran her hands through them, hoping it was enough to make it look presentable.

Her hair was an anomaly to everyone, but she decided that it was best to embrace the unique color even though it was not the best for when one's trying to keep a low profile. She tried dying it in the past, but no matter which brand or what place she went, it never lasted more than an hour. Perhaps it was due to her being Hunter-born that it refused to take the chemical substance on her oddly colored hair.

It didn't take long until Mr. Ebisu and his guards arrived to take the unconscious vampire away back to his care. They arrived from the sky, their feathered wings having them hover over her.

"They weren't kidding when they said you work fast," Mr. Ebisu said, landing in front of her, his wings retracting back into his back, leaving a single navy feather to fall to the ground. "I've already sent the money to your guild. You should be getting your payment as soon as you get back."

"Thank you," she said, a soft smile upon her lips. "Though, I'd make sure to keep a closer eye on him. He was just Made which means he's more unstable."

"Don't I know it." He was about to turn away but seemed to have remembered something. Reaching into his inner jacket pocket, he showed her a closed envelope with a vaguely familiar seal on it. "I was told to give this to you. But I think you should wait until you get back to your guild before you open it."

The pink haired woman looked perplexed but decided not to say anything. With no other words left to say, the angel spread his wings and left the alley, with his guards following suit, carrying the asleep vampire.

She eyed the envelope once more, turning it to look at its back where her name was written in clean cursive.

Sakura Haruno.

The city's vampire hunter guild was located downtown. It looked like a typical office building, often being confused for one, which was understandable. There were cubicles and offices, but what set it apart from typical businesses was what the offices and cubicles were used for.

There were floors specifically for training, floors for communication throughout the network of guilds around the country. A number of floors were used for testing out new technology.

Every city had a guild that angels and humans alike could go to if there was a vampire causing a ruckus. Though most commonly caused by the newly Made, there were some older vampires here and there that would decide to cause some trouble. Those were the harder jobs, coming in once in a blue moon.

Vampires and humans have learned to coexist throughout the centuries. When they had first emerged from the shadows, humanity was so determined to kick them out. But once the angels arrived, once the Archangel's arrived, things changed drastically.

There were only ten Archangels in the world, and each were assigned a territory to lead to keep the peace among the humans and creatures alike. The government may lead the humans, but the Archangels lead the creatures. Some might even say they lead the humans, too.

Humans were so easily mesmerized by the allure of vampires and the grandeur of the angels. When an angel would fly by, bystanders would stop and stare at them as if they had just arrived in the world and have not been living with them for centuries. Though, one could argue, that angels preferred the company of other angels and seeing them around areas that humans were plenty was definitely a sight to behold.

Vampires were a different story. They lived with humans in the cities and in some rural areas. Some humans had vampires working in their businesses if they were permitted by their Maker or if their Maker had decided to end the contract. The latter was usually when the vampire had already lived more than enough years under their Maker.

Some humans had also gotten into romantic relations with vampires, the common fantasy of a vampire lover had made them quite popular.

Sakura thought what it would have been like if she were just a regular human, not a Hunter-born one. She was so accustomed to the life that it was hard to imagine. Maybe she'd have been a doctor or a teacher. She wasn't too sure. What she was sure of, though, was that she wouldn't be romantically involved with a vampire. Too complicated.

Arriving in front of the guild building, Sakura took a moment to stare at the sky, unable to see the stars due to the city's bright lights. She took a deep breath in, savoring the momentary peace she felt. Something inside of her was telling her that was all she was going to get in a while.

With a sigh, she was about to drop her head, but movement in the clouds caused her to keep her focus on it.

She could only see a silhouette but she could make out the large wings flying across the sky, heading toward the tallest building in the city: Archangel Tower. Only the most important people in the country were granted access to the tower that held the territory's leader.

Remembering where she was and that she had matters to attend to, she didn't dwell on her thought and walked to the building's entrance.

Sakura stepped inside the lobby and spotted a familiar blonde ponytail by the elevator.

"Pig!"

The woman turned at the sound of her name, a smile forming on her lips at the sight of her best friend. "Hey, Forehead! Must have been a quick job."

She walked quickly to her side, in time for the elevator doors to open. The two enter the metal square.

"Yeah, typical newly Made."

It had been a while since Sakura was sent on a mission to track and capture a newly Made vampire, especially one that was Made just a few days ago.

Long ago, it was believed that only vampires Made other vampires, but now it was common knowledge that only angels Made vampires.

It was a long process to be Made, though. Both parties had to consent in the presence of their lawyers and paperwork had to be done, as well. Once a vampire was Made, he's then bound to work for the angel who Made them. Exchange immortality with a vampire's lifetime of servitude. It was understandable why some newly Made would want to run.

But it wasn't safe for them to run about after their Making. They were unpredictable, easily lash out. Just like the one she had to capture that night. They had to be under constant supervision and training until they felt they were back to normal.

Still, working under an angel for a lifetime wasn't as bad as it sounded. The wealth that came with it seemed enough for most people.

"Reporting to the boss, then?" Ino asked as she looked at her reflection through the polished metal walls and fixed her appearance.

"Yeah, but apparently, there's something else. Probably another assignment."

"They never give you a break, huh?" She smirked.

Before Sakura could reply, the metal doors open and both women enter the floor.

"I'm heading to the Information offices. Good luck with whatever the boss has in store for you." She said. "And don't forget we have cosmos with our names on it tomorrow night!"

She laughed, then began walking to the Guild Head's office. Her feet lead her to where she was supposed to be until she saw the two large tinted glass doors. Taking the letter out of her bag, she clutched onto it and opened the doors.

Her boss was standing with her arms folded over her chest, her back to Sakura as she eyed the large screens before her. "Most people would knock before coming in, Sakura."

"You wouldn't have left the doors open if you weren't expecting me, Lady Tsunade," Sakura answered lightheartedly.

She considered Tsunade a second mother, having trained her from the moment she found out she was Hunter-born. She was the one who insisted she be part of her guild in the city, out of the small town she had grown up in. Her parents were scared, as most parents were when they find out their baby girl would be heading to the big city. Add to the fact that their baby girl was Hunter-born, they hovered over her for a month before she left.

She still kept in contact with them, though. Sometimes they'd come into the city for dinner and they'd catch up on what was going on in their lives. They still worried about her, though. It was a dangerous job to be born into, but Sakura had proved time and time again that she could handle it.

She twisted her body to see her former apprentice. "You're getting cheekier," she said, her brown eyes twinkled with mirth. "How was the job?"

"Simpler than most." Sakura walked closer., letter in hand. "But Mr. Ebisu gave me this right after. Said not to open it before seeing you."

The amusement disappeared from her superior's eyes and quickly shifted into seriousness. "It's a new job."

Sakura had figured as much, but she didn't understand the vagueness of it all.

"A very important one at that. Which is why I assigned you. It's imperative you do it."

Tsunade focused her attention on the letter Sakura had in hand and briefly met her eyes, a sign she took as her being told to open it.

Gently, Sakura lifted the seal and took out the paper within the envelope. Reading its contents had shock cross her face.

I have been informed by your Guild Director that you are most fit for this assignment. I do hope you do not disappoint as this is a mission of great importance and should be done in utmost secrecy. I am expecting you in Archangel Tower tomorrow morning for brunch to discuss the mission in full.

She didn't have to guess who wrote the letter. Once she read the words 'Archangel Tower,' it was obvious who her next employer would be.

Sasuke Uchiha.

Archangel Sasuke Uchiha.

Sakura heard Tsunade tapping on a keyboard and a final click made her head go up to face the screens.

"I was informed personally by the Archangel's right hand just a few hours ago. They've already left a hefty deposit to your bank account."

Her mouth ajar, she tried to wrap her head around the information she had just been given.

"Why me?"

"He specifically asked for my best."

Not that it wasn't an honor, but this was a job she couldn't afford to fail, especially if one of the strongest beings in the planet was hiring her.

She had only seen the Archangel's face through news outlets, and when he made the rare public statement. He was a handsome man, looked to be the same age as Sakura, but he was far from it. No one knew how an angel became an Archangel, but they had to be quite old to become one. Still, no one could really decipher his age. With dark raven hair and even darker eyes, he looked to be a young man in his early twenties.

The nerves were already hitting her.

"Why would the Archangel need a vampire hunter?" It was hard to believe that anyone in Archangel Tower, let alone the Archangel himself would let a newly Made loose.

"I don't know. Whatever the reason, no one refuses a request from the Archangel."

As much as it terrified Sakura, she knew what her mentor had said was right. No one refused a request from the Archangel, and she definitely wouldn't be the first.

"Here are the files you wanted, sir." Juugo's voice echoed through the large room, making the Archangel ignore the feather he was studying between his finger and turn to look at the folder in his hands.

Nodding, he waited for him to place the folder on his desk. As soon as he did so, he bowed and exited the room.

Laying the blue feather on the desk, he proceeded to open the folder. The photo that stared back at him surprised him. Vivid emerald irises on a heart shaped face. Long hair with a bright pink color, an odd color for a vampire hunter to possess. One would think they'd stick to something more plain to divert attention away from them.

He narrowed his eyes, studying her.

"Hm."

The Archangel's Hunter

Chapter One: Recruited

END

Note:

So here it is! New multichap SS AU!

This first chap is definitely more of an introduction, but hey you gotta start somewhere.

This will have shorter chapters than Eternal and will only be like half as long as Eternal, number of chapters-wise, but this means the updates won't take as long. Plus, I don't have to worry so much about what comes next because this is based off of a book series, but I will be making plot changes here and there. Also, there will be heavy smut in later chapters so look out for that hahaha.