Gomen, gomen, minna-san. I was infected by a disease (just got out of it) that plague most writers here and definitely a bad nightmare; a writer's block. I just couldn't think of anything to write from where I left off even though I already have a rough draft of it. Okay, first of all I would like to wish everyone a belated Happy Valentine's Day (though it's long overdue) and this longer chapter is my expression of love (gag, gag) to those who have reviewed and to those who are reading this story and is going to review at the end of this chapter. (Right? Right?)
This chapter and probably the next few are going to be a recollection of past memories. So, bear with me on this and also because the entire story is a BIG answer to all your questions. (Just not the right moment to tell you.)
On with the usual crap and stuff… To those who have problems with yaoi/shounen ai, I suggest that you leave right this instance because I don't want you ranting and raving about some gibberish!
To those who are in the same league as me, enjoy this fic because its purpose is to serve your thirsty desire to see some SasuNaru in action.
To those who are curious, I welcome you anytime but read at your own risks. (Don't say I didn't warn ya!)
Reviews are definitely a welcome.
Warning: Contains lots of death, sex, torture, sadism, dark and erm, angst, characters are all OOC (I think). There are lots of bad languages going on so if you can't handle it, leave. (Shesh)
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. (For the umpteenth time! ARGH!)
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Chapter 4: Memories (Part 1)
It was a lovely day; not too hot and not too cold. A perfect day to go out, take a stroll, enjoy sceneries of the beautiful landscape of lush greenery, drool at the sight of Naruto smiling, listen to the birds singing, getting hard when Naruto grabbed your arm, being flocked by a huge group of rabid fangirls and your nose bleeding due to Naruto being pushed against your body. Yep, this was just another typical day to get mauled if he had not pulled Naruto away from the screaming girls who seem to have taken a liking, no, scratch that; obsessed for Sasuke.
Naruto giggled softly when the coast was clear.
Sasuke was irritated plus annoyed. His precious time with his lover had gone down the drain.
"Girls seem to like you a lot, dattebayo." Naruto continue to giggle as he walked slightly ahead from Sasuke.
But Sasuke was no idiot. They didn't call him a prodigy for nothing. He quickened his pace to keep to par with the blonde who had already stopped smiling, his face hidden behind his bangs. "Naruto."
The blonde was quiet, making Sasuke worried. Today had turned out for the worst but Naruto had wanted a little outing and not stay cooped up in his apartment. In reluctance he had been forced to comply with the sulking blonde's wishes whose face immediately turned from utter sadness to sheer happiness in a blink of an eye. At that time, Sasuke knew he had been manipulated and manoeuvred easily to agree to what his beloved wanted. Strangely enough, he could not bring himself to be angry at the happy blonde who had grabbed hold of his arm when they took a step out of the small place. If he knew this was going to happen, he would've just stayed home and…
"Naruto!" A shrilly voice called out to the blonde and Sasuke winced. What in hell had such an ear-splitting voice!
Upon hearing the voice of his long-time crush, Naruto's face immediately brightened up and swung behind with a bright smile lit up on his face. Okay, Sasuke was really mad. Who could make his Naruto smile like this? A vein twitched.
"Sakura!" Naruto waved happily as the indicated girl jogged towards them.
The pink-haired girl was fairly beautiful and would be a real eye-candy if not for her big shiny forehead that protruded out. Sasuke suppressed a stupid urge to laugh. He had never seen anyone with a forehead as big as hers. The girl had green eyes and was now looking shyly and at the same time with lust at him.
"Hey, Naruto. I was wondering." Sakura pulled Naruto aside, all the while casting shy glances to the raven head.
"Yeah?" Hope lit up in the already shining blue eyes. The vein on Sasuke's forehead twitched more. Danger sign but no one seemed to notice. "Yeah? Yeah?"
"Can I, erm, can I know his name?" Sakura's lowered gaze was sending massive love signals to Sasuke. "What's his name, Naruto?" She knew that Naruto could never ignore her requests because she knew that he was in love with her. All she need was a little prodding to get what she needs.
Dumbfounded, Naruto kept quiet and his smile turned to an expression of sadness which the long pink-haired girl didn't notice because she was too busy fawning over a complete stranger. He didn't really understand what his feelings were for Sasuke because he wasn't ready to sort out his muddled feelings. He only wanted to keep Sasuke by his side so that he won't be lonely anymore and to do that, he's willing to go through lengths but 10 years of infatuation with a certain pink-haired girl doesn't vanish overnight. Putting on his best fake smile, Naruto answered, "Sasuke. His name is Uchiha Sasuke. Say hello to Sakura, Sasuke."
I'm not a damn dog! Sasuke glared at Naruto, hoping to send the message by just using his eyes. The blonde refused to bat an eye with him. But nonetheless, he just nodded slightly at Sakura as a sign he acknowledged her. He almost cringed when Sakura squealed with delight and ran off like some love-sick monkey. Angry at himself, he stormed off towards Naruto's home, pausing after awhile when he noticed the blonde wasn't following him. "Naruto?"
The air of loneliness around Naruto seemed more prominent and Sasuke gulped. Did I hurt Naruto? All they ever wanted was time together but that would not happen. The two naïve boys could only live for the time now and worry about the future some time later. He held out his hand and smiled his arrogant smile towards Naruto. "Come, dobe."
At once a reaction exploded. "Teme! I'm NOT A DOBE!" And both of them broke into a chase, laughing and leaving all their problems behind them while they still could.
-Later at night, back in Naruto's place…-
"Nah, Sasuke." Both of them were cuddled together in front of the bright blazing fire under a thick blanket, their clothes strewn all over the apartment floor. The afterglow of their love-making was still thick in the air. He kissed Naruto's damp forehead and closed his eyes, breathing in the intoxicating smell of his Naruto.
"Hmm?"
"Does that mean I'm a Halfling now?" Naruto asked cheerfully as he trailed his fingers lightly over the bite marks he had made earlier.
Sasuke kept quiet, refusing to look with assurance into the hopeful blue eyes. He just nodded, making the blonde chirp happily as he snuggled even closer to Sasuke. Looking down at the love of his life, Sasuke sighed and told himself that Naruto was strong enough to handle his blood that was now running within the blonde's veins. He can withstand it. He must!
"Sasuke?"
The vampire looked at the questioning blonde. "Yes?"
"Is, is there something bothering you?" Naruto's voice was full of concern, uncertainty laced in his eyes.
"N-no. What made you say that?" Was he that vulnerable? He coughed.
"There's this look in your eyes I can't put a finger to- Wh-what?" Sasuke had suddenly pinned Naruto down and pressed his lips against the latter's, hoping that the blonde will forget about what he wanted to ask later. Then he proceeded to cloud Naruto's senses with his expertise in the art of love making. Before anyone could say Uzumaki Naruto, moans and the loud creaking of the bed could be heard throughout the usually quiet night.
The days passed by in a daze. Both of them hadn't noticed anything else besides themselves, enraptured by their forbidden feelings towards each other was total bliss. Because Naruto had trusted Sasuke, he had introduced him to his adopted father, Umino Iruka with glee.
Sasuke's brow quirked. "Dolphin?" He stared at the blushing older man questioningly.
Naruto elbowed him hard on the ribs and apologized profusely to the laughing man. Sasuke wheezed and both of them got into a glaring competition until Iruka sighed in defeat in a fruitless attempt to break both of them up. Yes, it was a normal thing for a couple to love each other, argue over the slightest thing, make up, quarrel over another silly matter, make up and then make up even more…
"What's with all the noise, Iruka-koi?" A lazy voice drawled from the inner part of the apartment. A head bobbed out to see who was disturbing his peace, half of his face covered with a mask with his left eye covered with an eye-patch. His silver hair made him stand out and was impossible to ignore. "Who are…EH?"
Sasuke's jaw nearly dropped. "Kakashi?" Shit, a vampire! He quickly pulled Naruto behind him as a gesture of protectiveness. Why hadn't I noticed him here!
"Er, both of you know each other?" Naruto peeped from behind. "Sasuke?" Was Kakashi a vampire as well?
Sasuke growled as he went into a defensive movement. Just as he was about to attack the silver-haired man, Naruto hit his head hard from behind. "Ouch! What the hell did you do that for!" The throbbing on where Naruto had hit him gave him a slight headache. Why in the world is he always getting beaten up by Naruto?
"Ba-ka." Naruto went over to Kakashi's side who was also in the same protective gesture over Iruka. "This is Kakashi, Iruka-san's koibito, L-O-V-E-R." Naruto crossed his arms as if to tell Sasuke you-hurt-my-dad-I'll-kill-you.
Almost immediately the tension between them eased and both Naruto and Iruka breathed a sigh of relief. So they got into the cosy and clean apartment and settled down in the sitting room where Sasuke still refused to let his eyes leave the other man who was also doing the same thing. Defeated, Naruto had quickly disappeared into the kitchen to see if he was needed to do anything or not; but the main reason was, he didn't want to stay in the same room with two psychotic and almost homicidal vampires.
"On what occasion do I deserve such honour?" Kakashi jeered.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed. "I'm not here for you." His eyes involuntarily moved to the kitchen.
"You're here with Naruto?"
Sasuke hissed as if daring the latter to say Naruto's sacred name again. "So what if I am? What are you doing here, Commander of the South Division, Hatake Kakashi?" Sasuke smirked when Kakashi stayed silent. The atmosphere was getting worse, it was cackling with negative energy from both the opposing sides.
"Love."
"Huh?" Sasuke hadn't expected that.
Kakashi shrugged. "Love, Sasuke-sama. Just like you."
"You disappeared nearly one year ago and no one could ever find you but I find you here in a human's abode. Care to explain yourself?"
Kakashi was silent. He didn't want Iruka to worry for him. "I have stepped down from my position, Your Greatness." Sasuke could feel the sarcastic tone behind that mask.
"Shut up." Sasuke hissed. Naruto didn't know anything and he would want to keep it that way. "I'm sure like you said, you do not want your lover to know what and who you are."
The proud raven head vampire gave an arrogant look, daring Kakashi to make his move.
"He knows what I am."
"But he doesn't know who you are." Sasuke countered swiftly.
"Neither does Naruto. Or does he?"
Kakashi is smart, for one; causing Sasuke to acknowledge him reluctantly. He's one of the four leading Commanders in the four Divisions and was well known for being ruthless, not giving anything or anyone slip by him even for a single moment. Sasuke had met him once or twice in the Vampire Gathering once a century but he hadn't paid any heed to any of these matters because they were all boring him. Those dark times were as fresh as blood but at that time, he didn't know the real meaning of life, only to kill at all times until he met Naruto.
So, it became a silent truce to both opposing sides to keep each other's real identity a secret. When Naruto and Iruka emerged from the kitchen, they smiled to each other when Sasuke and Kakashi weren't trying to kill each other anymore. They placed the drinks and food onto the table and proceeded to eat their dinner, all the while chatting happily about the recent events that had happened.
When Iruka knew that Sasuke was a vampire, his eyebrows rose in somewhat a little surprised. He had earlier suspected about what Sasuke was and now it was confirmed. Both foster father and son talk about anything and everything, making both Kakashi and Sasuke fidget uncomfortably when both the happy pair moved on to erm, more personal details of their personal lives. Later that night, it became an uproar when both Iruka and Naruto quarrelled over who was a better lover, making the two vampires blush furiously as they try to break the heated pair.
"He's here."
Hinata nodded. "Cousin, he seems happy."
Neji spat at the word. "Happy!" Both related vampires stood within the shadows, expertly hidden from view. "See how weak he has become!" He snarled. This was not the Uchiha he had known and admired and respected. "He couldn't even notice us because he's to engrossed with a dirty blonde mongrel!"
"B-but… After all he has gone through, don't you think he is entitled to such happiness?" Hinata whispered. She was truly glad for a pure breed such as Uchiha Sasuke to finally found solace in someone. "Neji-san…"
Surprised that Hinata defended the mortal, Neji kept quiet. He knew that his cousin hated killing but to defend a weakling like a human that Sasuke-sama favoured was not his cousin's usual behaviour. "Our wings have been clipped, our fates sealed and our destinies decided. Do you actually think he will be happy?"
Hinata looked sadly at the smiling blonde. She could feel his loneliness and sadness and knew his fate would be doomed if Sasuke-sama would continue to stay with him. "Cousin Neji…"
Silencing Hinata, Neji continue to watch the loving couple. "This moment will not last. You, I and Sasuke-sama know of that."
Only the stars bore witness to the pain suffered and happiness by every individual as they continue to shine upon the children of the night.
-Meanwhile…-
The night was peaceful and Naruto was at ease. After dinner, both of them had gone home and made out in the hallway, too desperate to feel each other. All the quarrelling and fighting have left Sasuke high and horny and he was on the brink of release. He didn't even wait for the door to click shut when he attacked Naruto who returned with the same ardent response. So, both of them practically tore each other's clothes off, left them in god-knows-where and proceeded to try to get into each other's pants.
When they have finally settled down, both heaving and panting after such 'vigorous exercise', Sasuke pulled Naruto into his arms, wrapped a blanket around them and felt at peace. This is the kind of life he would have never dreamed of or imagined if he hadn't met Naruto one rainy night. Together, they depended on each other, loved each other, learned new things and enjoy everything that they hadn't notice in the beginning. Ah yes, life is good but all good things must come to an end.
Sasuke's instincts quickly alerted him and he frowned slightly. What the hell is wrong with today! So many unwanted meetings with so many unwanted vampires! Sasuke cursed silently because he didn't want to alert Naruto so he continued to act normal because he knew he was being watched. So, they're finally here.
"Sasuke?"
"It's nothing, Naruto." He bent down to kiss the questioning blonde's forehead. "Better get some refreshments ready, we have 'guests' arriving soon." Sasuke got up from the comfortable position he was sharing with Naruto reluctantly and began putting his clothes on before switching on the lights.
If Naruto had found that statement suspicious, he didn't say anything but did as he was told. As he waited for the water to boil, he dressed and began to ponder about Sasuke's words. True, he didn't really understand any of this vampire stuff but he was willing to go along with it just for Sasuke's sake because he loved him. Naruto smiled happily as he mixed the hot water with the tea leaves.
"Naruto? They're here."
Naruto's eyes widened when he saw two individuals standing in the middle of his living room. I didn't even hear them coming. One long-haired boy and one short-haired girl; both with dark hair and white eyes. Where did they appear from? Naruto placed the tea onto the coffee table before moving behind Sasuke. They look like my age!
"Sasuke-sama." The long-haired boy started, ignoring Naruto's presence. "We need to talk."
"Ne-neji!" The short-haired girl squeaked, placing a restraining hand on the latter.
Sasuke's expressionless face was hard and cold and Naruto could tell that he was not happy with their presence. Naruto gulped.
"Gomen. We must appear very rude for not introducing ourselves earlier and for entering your house uninvited…" The girl bowed slightly and had a slight blush on her face. Naruto immediately took a liking to her.
"Then you can just leave." Sasuke answered ruthlessly, indicating the door. Naruto kicked the raven head's shins and both of them glared at each other.
"Ano…" It was obvious that the poor girl was very scared.
Smiling, Naruto tried to comfort her. "Please, have a seat. My name is Naruto and I'm sure Sasuke-kun WILL listen to whatever you have to say." He had raised his voice slightly, daring Sasuke to act rude and try to kick his guests out.
Hinata fidgeted. She was sure that her cousin's temper was boiling. "Thank you, Naruto-kun." When Naruto stared at her, she blushed even harder. "Erm, is-is it alright if I-I call you Na-Naruto-kun?" She stuttered nervously and was twirling her fingers, a bad habit when she was feeling extra nervous.
"Of course!" Naruto grinned happily.
Feeling somewhat relaxed that the atmosphere wasn't so tense anymore, Hinata smiled shyly. "I'm Hinata and this is Neji." The Neji humph-ed and tossed his head arrogantly, earning a low growl from Sasuke.
Naruto bowed slightly. "Then, both of us should let them talk, Hinata-chan." He pushed a very pissed off Sasuke towards the corridor near the door, followed by a very solemn-looking Neji.
This was the first time Naruto has anyone of his age over and he was thrilled. He didn't know how to treat his 'guests' so he just poured tea onto the glasses he had put out, wondering how could someone's face become so red in such a short time. "Hinata-chan?"
"Ah! Hai (Yes)!" Hinata answered automatically. It was obvious that she had taken a liking to the smiling blonde too but he was Sasuke-sama's so she could only gaze shyly at him from her lowered lids.
"Tea. Careful, it's hot."
"A-arigatou, Na-Naruto-k-kun." With shaking hands, she picked up the glass and drank it straight before screaming with pain as the hot liquid scalded her tongue. Everyone rushed to her aid, making her even more embarrassed but the only person she could see was Naruto.
"Ne, daijyoubu ka? (Are you alright?)" Naruto asked with concern. He peered closely in order to examine the injury, too close.
Hinata scrambled backwards and quickly stood up. "I, erm, I am alright. It-it just scalded my tongue a-a little." She nodded at Neji as a sign she's fine.
"Don't worry, dobe. Vampires have higher rates of healing in short notices especially pure breeds." Sasuke practically spat at the last sentence with venom before turning towards the corridor. "You coming?" He asked haughtily at Neji who just followed him quietly, leaving Naruto and Hinata together, alone.
"You sure you're alright?"
"Y-yes."
"That's good." Naruto's face became very sad and it tugged Hinata's heart. "I don't usually have guests over, you know." His voice had dropped to a mere whisper. His sun kissed hair covered most of his face so that his expression was unreadable but Hinata knew that the poor boy must be feeling rather depressed.
"I'm happy to have dropped over, Naruto-kun." Hinata said quickly. "We will become really, really good friends." Oh no, now he will think I'm a freak. Her heart nearly stopped when Naruto grabbed her hands and smiled happily.
"I'm sure we will become good friends too." Tonight, he, Uzumaki Naruto had made another friend and thought that his life may not be so bad after all.
-At the other side of the apartment…-
"You can't be serious!" Neji whispered angrily as he glared at Sasuke, pointing at the laughing blonde who was being accompanied by his cousin.
Sasuke shrugged. "I'm dead serious." He replied forcefully.
"You can't take him in!" Neji's voice rising by the minute, earning a very angry glare from the raven head as a sign to lower his voice but the long-haired vampire hissed in defiance.
Luckily the blonde had not heard both of them. Sasuke breathed in and exhaled slowly. Patience was definitely not his virtue. "Look, I made this choice out of my free will." He pointed to the door. "Now, will you and Hinata leave." It was not a request. It was an order.
Looking annoyed, Neji crossed his arms and took his stand. "The vampire clan will not allow it." Then he leaned back and smirked. "They will kill him. You of all vampires should know that well, Sasuke-sama."
Sasuke could feel rage boiling in him, his fists clenched painfully and he could barely feel his fingernails digging in his own skin. Even though that was the truth, he still could not bring himself to let Naruto go. He was too important in his life. "I will kill them first if they as much cast their foul eyes on him."
"You are but a fool, Sasuke-sama. Your family's important lineage carries a heavy burden and responsibility that each Uchiha has to fulfil."
"I disowned that lineage!" Sasuke hissed angrily.
"You are the last descendant of the Uchiha clan! If you do not let go of your current life, he," Neji pointed at the blonde. "…will die!"
Sasuke punched Neji without another thought, sending Naruto and Hinata running over to them. He had been so furious at Neji's words that he could not control himself any longer. While Hinata tended to her older cousin, Naruto was confounded to what had actually happened.
"Sasuke-teme! Why did you punch him!"
"Nothing. Just felt like it." Sasuke answered casually, his eyes daring Neji to tell Naruto the truth.
Naruto growled and turned his attention to the other vampire. "Are you alright?" He tried to assist Neji but his hand was swapped away, earning another hiss from Sasuke.
"Don't touch me, you filthy mortal!"
Sasuke's eyes glowed red behind Naruto and Hinata cringed in fear. "Sasuke-sama, Na-Naruto-kun, we must take our leave." She tugged at Neji's arm and pulled him to the door. "We, we will come back another time." As the door was closing, she bowed slightly and smiled at Naruto. "It was fun, Naruto-kun. Thank you."
With that, Naruto whirled around to face Sasuke whose eyes had turned back to the normal onyx colour. "What was that all about!" It was the first time in his entire life that someone other than Sasuke had actually cared and talked to him without giving him those 'kind' of looks.
Sasuke kept quiet, keeping his eyes adverted. He didn't know how to face the blonde and he was never in a situation where he had to explain anything to anyone. He turned away with his hand in his pockets.
"Bastard! I'm talking to you!" Naruto was angry. Why was Sasuke ignoring him? Why? He felt hot tears running down his cheeks. Damn! Why was he being a crybaby? He brushed his tears away with the back of his hands carelessly but they kept on rolling down. "Why are you ignoring me too, Sasuke?" He whispered.
Sasuke whirled around, feeling a pang in his heart when he saw tears brimming in his beloved's eyes. "Naruto." He reached out and pulled the blonde into an embrace, trying his very best to console the weeping latter. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."
"Are you going to leave me too, Sasuke? Abandon me!" Naruto pounded against the vampire's broad chest. "Are you going to ignore my existence as well?" All the pain, the anguish and the suffering burst out into the open and Naruto began bawling loudly. Sasuke didn't know what else to do but rubbed his back and whispered words of console he had learnt from those sappy drama series.
By the time Naruto's crying had ceased, he had finally calmed down. He pushed Sasuke away and wiped his tears away with the back of his sleeve. "So-sorry, I didn't me-mean to do t-that." He hiccupped. "I don't know what came over me." He sniffed. But Sasuke knew very well why. Naruto's emotions were unbalanced and uncontrolled because he was changing, transforming. The only problem was, he didn't know whether that was good or bad.
"I won't say I understand, Naruto. Only that I hope that you will share your pain with me." Earning a small nod, Naruto hugged him back and smiled contently, hoping that he can forever keep this moment framed.
But the uncomfortable feeling of conscience in Sasuke's guts was telling him otherwise. There were only two things keeping him alive now and that was his worries for the blonde and the need to avenge his parents' death.
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A/N:
All Japanese names have their on meaning. Umino Iruka means Sea's dolphin.
I just love writing my ranting above and below. Gives me a chance to express what I really feel at the moment (LOL). If you think the climax is around the corner, you're in for a big mistake because the best part is yet to come. (Thank you, I know I'm evil.) Probably you're wondering, why they ended up as immortal enemies if they were so lovey dovey? This question, I leave it to you to answer. If you're good and can answer it, I'll post the next chapter ASAP but if you can't, then you have to let me take my own sweet time to put up the next one.
I tried hard to elaborate the slightest matter so that you can imagine everything. If you're not satisfied with my work, please tell me so I can correct my wrong ways. I don't mind flames, criticism and sarcasm, just don't tell me about why you hate yaoi or hate the two main characters getting together or I WILL PUT THE STORY ON HOLD!
That's all I want to say. Till next time then, love ya lots!