Their Dark Little Secret

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Chapter 9: Getting the scroll

Sakura and the girls often stole glances at the sleeping boys in the room. Tsunade walks in and tried to assure them that their friends have just suffered from exhaustion. It was true; the boys were hit by Karin's energy drain powers. It was her special ability. All vampires had their own special power including the girls but it's just that theirs haven't fully awakened. From the last battle, Ino had awakened her powers which had the ability to turn her opponent into a helpless puppet. She would enter their mind and take full control over their bodies and that was what lead to Karin's defeat.

Sakura got up when Tsunade called her. She walked towards her mother and headed towards her quarters. Her mother was displeased when the girls brought the boys to their base but after hearing the story, she knew that they didn't really have a choice.

"When will you be leaving?" Tsunade asked as she shut the door of her room.

"It depends on how long it would take for the boys to get up." Sakura replied.

"They wouldn't be getting up for another day or two," Tsunade replied.

"Well then I'll leave now," Sakura said, "It shouldn't take me to long and I'll be back before they get up."

"What do you plan to tell them?" Tsunade asked.

"Oh that they are in the centre of an all out vampire war," Sakura said smirking.

"Sakura don't say such idiotic things!" Tsunade shouted.

"I was joking mother," Sakura said, "But they will have to know how our secret since they're his targets."

"Okay are you going alone," Tsunade said.

"I was," Sakura started. "But now I do not think that it is good idea,"

"Itachi?" her mother asked.

"Yep, he's the perfect partner for the job," Sakura said while leaving the room, "And don't worry I'll be careful."

Sakura walked towards the girls with Itachi not far behind and she calls them.

"Okay, I have to go now," Sakura said.

"What are you talking about forehead?" Ino asked.

"I have to get a scroll," Sakura said.

"So you're going by yourself?" Tenten asked.

"No, Itachi is coming," Sakura replied.

"Well be, be safe," Hinata said.

"I will and if the boys get up before I get back don't go near them," Sakura said.

"Why?" Ino asked.

"Because they may have questions about what's really going on and that's something I'm not really sure about myself," Sakura replied.

All the girls shook their heads and hugged Sakura.

"You better bring her back unharmed Itachi," Tenten said.

"Ah," Itachi replied.

The two walked out after giving one more goodbye. They are both jumping of the tree branches and heading towards Dead Valley. The name says it all doesn't it. It is a valley where no life will dare live. Many years ago, it was the most famous grounds for war but now, people fear to go even near it. It was the perfect place for their kind to live. Deep underground in the valley is where the vampire lived. There was a passage way that only few of their kind knew about. Sakura knew it because her father was the one who created it. Right under what appeared to be a gravestone, a secret passage laid. It was perfect, so even if humans dare to walk in the valley, they would never find their entrance. Sakura lifted the gravestone and jumped down followed by Itachi. The entrance lead to an underground tunnel and they started to walk their senses on high alert.

"Itachi we're almost out," Sakura said to her partner.

"Hn," Itachi said.

"Jeez, he's a real talker isn't he?" asked a voice in Sakura's mind.

"Hey, it's been a while since I heard from you," Sakura said to her inner.

"Yeah, you miss me?" her inner asked.

"No, I enjoyed the peace and quiet," Sakura replied.

"Find, I can see that I'm not wanted," her inner said while disappearing.

"No stay I need someone to talk to because he isn't going to do it," Sakura said.

"Sakura look out!" Itachi shouted as he moved Sakura away from an attack.

Sakura returned to her senses as she realized what was going on. She got ready to fight hoping not to attract too much attention. Another attack came at her and she flipped back in order to avoid. She then slammed her fist into the ground causing it to have huge craters in it. Her opponent continued fighting trying to land attacks on Sakura. Sakura then closed her eyes and reopened them to revel her shinning golden ones. Now she would be able to see her opponent's next move without any problem. She could see Itachi moving away from his attacker and even Sakura had to admit that Itachi was fast. She wondered what he was up to. Receiving a blow to the face was enough to get Sakura back in her own battle. She was mad now as she slammed her fists into her opponent as it exploded into pieces. It was then Sakura realized who she was up against. Her opponents seemed to realize as well as they stopped fighting.

"Sakura," said one of the voices.

"Kamkuro," Sakura replied as a young boy with face paint wearing full back emerged from the shadows.

"Itachi is been some time," said the other voice.

"Sasori," Itachi said,

A red hair man came up to Kamkuro's side and nodded to Sakura who in turn smiled.

"What are you two doing here?" Kamkuro asked.

"We're on a mission," Sakura replied.

"What type?" Sasori asked becoming interested in what she had to say.

Sakura then repeated everything that has been going on. How her awakening has begun, the hunters after the humans, her memories of her father's death and his killer and how she had come to take a scroll belonging to her father. Both men became very angry when they heard that their new leader had killed Sakura's father. They both look at Sakura as Kamkuro said.

"Come on we have to tell everyone,"

"Wait if the news spread about this it could mean war," Sakura said.

"The war will come anyway," Kamkuro replied.

"But what would you rather," Sakura said, "An unplanned plan war where half or maybe more of our kind dying or one where all the facts are in place and we are ready to face him."

"Fine but we have to tell those who were loyal to your father," Kamkuro said, "They should know at least."

"Okay," Sakura said.

"Come on we'll help you get that scroll to," Kamkuro said as he pulled Sakura down another passage way.

With the girls

Ino was trying to control her new found power which was harder that she thought. Not only would she be able to control people into her mindless puppets but non-living objects as well. The other girls where also training, Tenten with her weapons and Hinata with her speed. Tenten knew that she was going to face that man again from the forest again so she better ready. Hinata knew that same thing and that she had to work on her speed on order to face against her foe again. Ino asked the girls if they wanted to see if the boys fever when down and they said yes. They when to find Tsunade but instead they found her assistant.

"Shizune," Tenten said greeting the black haired woman.

She smiled at the girls and said, "It's been a lone time,"

"How are they?" Hinata asked glancing at Naruto.

"Their fever has gone down and they should be okay," Shizune said.

"That's good to knew," Ino said looking at her Shika-kun.

"If that bitch comes near my Shika-kun again," Ino thought, "I'll kill her sorry ass."

"I'm going back to training," Ino said aloud.

"Wait Ino, I'll come with you," Hinata said looking back at Naruto.

"Hey you guys wait for me," Tenten said looking at Neji as she left.

"Tsunade-sama, looks like you were right," Shizune thought, "They are in love."

Back with Sakura and Itachi

They entered another underground base where several vampires met during the time of war. They were at least 100 vampires here and Sakura knew all of them well. She jumped to the highest point in the room overlooking the crowd.

"I have something to say to all of you," Sakura said in a loud voice, "It has to do with my father."

Everyone became quiet as they looked at her,

"As you know, my father had the ability to see the future and I have also gained that power. It would also seem that I can see my father's lost memories as well including his killer."

Sakura felt like crying at that moment as the images for her father's death filled her mind. Itachi placed his hand on her shoulder and asked her if she could continue. She looked at him and shook her head as she continued, "I don't think I can tell you the rest but I am willing to show you,"

She turned towards Itachi whose eyes where already glowing bright red. He entered her mind taking the memories of her father's death with him and then he turned towards the crowd his eyes spin as the images played out in everyone's mind. When it was all over everyone looked shocked, hurt and most importantly angry. In a silent conversation, the crowd made a decision. A sliver haired man walked up to Sakura and said.

"Whatever you need to take down this killer we are hear to assist you,"

"Thank Kakashi," Sakura replied.

"Deidara will help you get the scroll," Kakashi said.

"Yes," Sakura said.

"Where should we meet you?" Kakashi asked.

"At my father's base." Sakura replied as a bright blonde walked up to her.

"Let's go," Deidara said as he walked out of the crowd with Sakura behind him.

He placed his hand into his pouch and walked towards a paper made bird. It was huge and was waiting to be ride on.

"Get on," Deidara said to Itachi and Sakura.

The ride to their leader's quarters wasn't too bad as they arrived a few minutes later. Deidara pointed to a wooden door and said, "Go through there and enter the library. Pull out the book with your father's symbol on it and a passage will open to his room."

"Thanks," Sakura said as he nodded in reposed.

Sakura opened the door and headed to the library where she found the large book on the shelf. She pulled it out as the shelf moved reveling the secret passage way. She entered the room that was empty at the time and looked around for the scroll. She remembered that her mother said that it had the family's symbol on it. Her jade eyes then caught sight of it and she grabbed it, she was about to leave when she felt his presence. He was right behind her and she never knew.

"My, my, my, Sakura-chan how you have grown," he said.

A/N: Oh no it's him! What is Sakura going to do? Will she kill him there and then or run after like a frightened child? We'll see in the next chapter! Read and Review please it makes me happy!