Hey guys! It's Wednesday and here I am!! Haha. 10 reviews this time …hopefully more next time, ne? I hope you guys all had a good Christmas!
Luv Anna
Disclaimer: Naruto IS MINE AHAHAHAHA! No, not really.
I'll do Review Corner after I get back from shopping. (GO BOXING DAY!)
Thank you to my darling beta Ash!
Oh yeah, btw...The italics are mine. I wrote them myself...incase any of you are wondering. It's meant to be a poem.
Follow the beating of your heart...
Let your mind run...
Close your eyes to this melody...
Come awake...
Escape with me...
"Do you remember when I first became a vampire?" Naruto chuckled, looking out at the moon which was slowly being covered by the clouds.
Sasuke stirred, trying not to recollect those memories. Memories that sometimes haunted him.
He licked his pinky finger, which had a little spot of blood on it before continuing. "I had to beg you."
"You are foolish, Naruto." Sasuke dropped his head in dismay, shaking it slowly. It was as if he was following the rhythm of the leaves blowing in the wind.
"I don't regret it at all, Sasuke." Naruto smirked, now checking the rest of his fingers. "I love being a vampire."
Sasuke leaned back, his head resting on the bark of the tree they were seating under. He looked out at the huge moon just in front of him. "As do I Naruto... As do I."
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Porcelain
Fuliginous
Everything…is becoming foggy…
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Flashback
October 25 1992 1:42 am
"Sasuke!" The said boy heard him but did not turn around. He only adjusted his bag which was slung around his left shoulder. "Sasuke!" Naruto yelled again, this time adding a bit more strain to his voice.
The black-haired boy stopped, letting the sound of Naruto's footsteps advance towards him in a slow moderate tempo.
"Do you know how amazing this is?" Naruto continued, eyeing his friend curiously. Sasuke stood still. "Why didn't you tell us? Why didn't you tell me, buddy?" He was talking with short gasps in between each word. He had been running for a very long time. "Where are you goin-"
"Away." Sasuke snarled, his voice low.
"You don't have to go-"
"Go home Naruto." Sasuke took a step forward only to be grabbed on to. Naruto tightened his grip on Sasuke's shoulder.
"I want to be like you." He whispered suddenly, his teeth gritting together.
Sasuke loosened out of his hold and slowly turned to him, his eyes flaring that frightening shade of red. Naruto stood his ground, trying to let Sasuke know that he was sure of his decision.
"I want to be a vampire." He repeated.
"Why?" Sasuke's voice remained monotone. "What about your fam-"
"You know damn well my family doesn't give a crap about me!" he roared. Sasuke understood. Naruto was never treated right by his family members, though Sasuke never really said anything about it.
Cerulean clashed with onyx for a moment before Sasuke began to turn away again.
"I want to leave this damned town and my damned family, Sasuke! I want to be able to live forever!" His eyes gleamed. Naruto stood his ground, his fingers cracking as he tightened his fist. "I thought we were friends, Sasuke!"
Sasuke paused, taking a deep breath. Before he knew it, Naruto was in front of him again, his eyes flashing a new emotion. "Make me a vampire…" he whispered, anger hinting in his voice. Sasuke didn't move, only stared at the blonde, at his helplessness. He looked over Naruto's shoulder to the forest in where he would escape into. He was about to move when he saw Naruto slowly get on his knees on the ground in front of himHe slowly brought his hands together and put them at his chest.
"Please, Sasuke." He choked out. His sad eyes pierced into his friend. "I'm begging you. Please! Turn me into a vampire, please!"
The blonde had reached his lowest level and it seemed to really upset the Uchiha. Sasuke grabbed him by the neck and pushed him hard against a near-by tree, snarlingfuriously.
"Sasuke…" Naruto quenched, his frustration rising by the second. "I need to get away from my family. You know I'm not happy Sasuke! You know they hate me! They hate me, Sasuke! They hate me and so does fucking everyone else! I need this Sasuke! Sasuke!" He let out a small grunt of anger. "I can escape this torture with your help Sasuke! Please! Sasuke!"
Sasuke let out a piercing scowl, shutting Naruto up instantly. He began to tremble, finally realizing that this was no joke. That he was actually standing face to face with an actual vampire.
"You're foolish." Sasuke uttered, his breath leaving a puff of smoke in the cool air.
"Ple-" Naruto was cut off, his eyes widening in absolute agony.
Sasuke's fangs bore into him and the only thing that could be heard was the ear-splitting scream of a 19 year old boy, echoing through the forest.
End of Flashback
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Feel my love...
Let my memories take over...
What's left of you...
Sakura stood against a cherry blossom tree, watching the cherry blossoms gently sway against the wind, and swooping towards the ground. They landed gently and she wondered what it would be like to be a leaf, though it was a silly thought. She smiled, absorbing the natural beauty around her and smelling the sweet aroma of the summer day. She closed her eyes, pushing away all thoughts...all sadness.
Forget…
Forget...
Please forget…
She heard a soft rustling behind her but paid no heed as to what it was.
"Hey Sakura," Naruto murmured, stepping beside her, admiring how the flowers fell beside him. Sakura looked around, surprised not to see Sasuke in view.
Sakura didn't really want his company but she had to be polite. There were days where she just wanted to be alone to think, or to let out her anger. She considered this spot one of her special ones. However, she didn't really mind the company. It was her first time talking to Naruto, without Sasuke there.
"You and Sasuke are really good friends, I can tell." she smiled and paced around him, going over to his left side. She wanted to keep her mind occupied.
"He's not my friend Sakura," He paused. "He's my brother."
Sakura was in awe at his modesty. She smiled kindly and ruffled a bit of his hair, giggling. Naruto shook her away, his cerulean eyes gleaming with some hope.
"Sasuke...is different." she said, smiling to herself. Naruto's eyes, shifted back to their natural shine. He could already feel some infatuation she had with him and to him it was downright frustrating. She should just give up. There was no way in hell Sasuke would ever consider going out with someone; especially someone as nice as Sakura. Naruto always imagined Sasuke's girlfriend (if he ever got one) to be dark and mysterious, someone like a sadist. He shuddered at the thought, and focused his attention on Sakura, who seemed to be deep in thought.
"He is…" he said, his body rocking nervously. Sometimes, he didn't really like talking about Sasuke. He was always afraid he may give some crucial information away.
"When did you guys meet?" she said, cocking her head at him. She was too inquisitive about them; he could tell.
"Two years ago." He lied. "I don't really remember." His wide smirk made it obvious that he was lying but Sakura pushed that away, hoping that he wouldn't lie again.
"Where's Ino?" he asked, changing the subject.
Sakura shifted her weight and leaned against the tree. "Not sure…"
Naruto mouthed a silent 'o' before smiling at her. He could tell something was bothering her; her eyes gave that away. Cerulean clashed with jade until both felt quite awkward with each other.
"Did you hear about the other murder yesterday?" she said, a worried tone hinting in her voice.
"Yeah." he said, shrugging. "That young lady right?" It must have been Sasuke's kill. Naruto didn't go out hunting for human last night. He ditched Sasuke for the animals and was quite proud of himself for doing that too. Resistance against human showed strength in the vampire world.
Her eyes became murky, sadness sweeping across her face. "Naruto," she whispered. "Can you keep a secret?"
Naruto nodded, a bit excited to hear the news, though he knew it wasn't good news.
"I..." she struggled to capture the words in an appropriate manner. "I know her."
"What?" He asked, his lips forming a thin line. Her mood changed the whole atmosphere of the area. It was depressing.
"I knew her." she whispered, her voice raspy as if she was holding back tears.
Naruto's eyes widened his mind racing. "Who was she?"
"One of my cousin's friends…" she frowned, "There is too much killing…" Her tears had finally gotten the best of her and she got to her knees and started sobbing to herself. "Naruto, it's horrible."
He got down to comfort her by patting her back gently. "It's okay Sakura it-"
"No!" she screamed. "You don't understand! I don't think it's the typical murders."
Naruto cocked his head at her, pretending he had no idea what she was talking about.
"It happens every other day, and they're always found at the lake and…they always look so pale. As if they have no more…" She pushed her hands to her ears, as if trying to force out some pestering sound. Naruto was a bit worried at what was happening to her. It was something he had never experienced before. "We have to stop it!" she screamed, unable to hold in her emotions. She collapsed into Naruto's arms, her tears pouring out. Naruto didn't know what to do. He was frozen and when tried to speak he was unable to.
She stopped crying for a moment, collecting her thoughts; Naruto's arms wrapped around her. "I just can't take this. They have to find who's doing it."
"Yeah, that would-"
"And they have to kill him!" she pushed.
"Sakura…" he said, a smile couldn't help but creep up on his face. Humans were so silly.
"I – I couldn't move when I heard the news." She said, still looking out at the trees. Then her eyes widened, a few more tears spilling down her cheeks. "It just really hit me then."
Naruto gasped, sighing mentally.
"We can't just sit around, and keep losing the people we love. We really have to start doing something!"
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You can't escape fate...
You have to learn to accept it...
Sasuke stiffened when Sakura walked in the coffee shop the next morning. He tightly grasped his mug, hoping she would walk right passed.
"Good morning." she smiled. Sasuke rolled his eyes, angrily. She grabbed her coffee and sat down in front of him.
"How are you?" she asked, her head shifting a bit to the side. He nodded, taking a sip of his coffee, before looking over passed her shoulder. He didn't want to make eye contact, afraid that she may recognize him from that night. Why was she always out so late? It...annoyed him.
"What do you want?" he asked, flat-out.
"Can't I say hello?" she smiled, her fist under her chin. She was staring at him with a certain intensity and he felt a bit disturbed by this.
"You're annoying." he smirked slightly, before running his finger around the rim of his mug. She laughed.
"Idiot," she mumbled after realizing that he would never really join her in her laughter.
She grabbed her mug and stood up, facing Sasuke. "Let's go for a walk." she smirked.
He looked away from her, letting her know that he still wasn't interested. Sakura smiled to herself before reaching over to ruffle Sasuke's hair playfully. He slapped her hand away only to receive a frustrated punch in the arm.
"God, Sasuke. You have no heart." she said angrily, before walking out. She turned around and stomped away, before suddenly being stopped by a forceful hand squeezing her wrist. Sasuke was glaring at her and as she turned around, he smirked lightly before getting up and nodding his head at her.
She smiled, her eyes gazing down to his hand which was still tightly grasped on her wrist. The feeling was ice cold, but she didn't seem to mind. He realized that he was still holding on to it and scowled, forcefully letting go of her. Her scent came back to mind and he crinkled his nose. She shook her head before leading him out the door. He followed, his eyes closed and the warmth of her skin still tingling on his hand.
My love is forever yours...
I will die for you...
My porcelain doll...
You're my beautiful porcelain doll...
Let's go back to the beginning...
When you first learned the truth...
Your heart beating...
Mind racing...
Uncertainty...
But I loved you...
And I still do...
"Sasuke?" Sakura smiled, getting out her change purse. "What flavour do you want?"
Sasuke scowled, his hands moving around in his pockets. "I don't want any."
"Vanilla it is then." she sighed. Sasuke rolled his eyes, stepping back to a table in the ice cream parlor and leaving her in the line alone. He looked out the window to the sky as he frowned.Why did he even bother coming with her? It frustrated him how he didn't even know what he was doing. He just followed her without any idea as to why. It aggravated him, just simply annoying
Sakura strolled over slowly, careful not to spill the two cones in her hands. Sasuke watched her walk over, his eyebrows still furrowed and his expression irritable. She handed him the cone, her head cocked to one side. "What's up with you?"
He lifted an eyebrow and snatched it from her, cracking the cone a bit. Sakura's eyes widened. She tried to smile, but she was feeling a bit too awkward.
"Yuck." Sasuke frowned, taking a whiff of his icecream. Sakura was appalled. She narrowed her eyes together before stomping out of the ice cream shop. Sasuke followed, his pace slow.
He yawned loudly when he caught up with her and she rolled her eyes angrily. "Not even a thank you." she growled, irritated. Sasuke paid no attention, though he heard her. He took a lick of his ice cream deciding that the taste wasn't that bad. When he turned over at Sakura, he noticed that she was no longer beside him. He looked back, annoyed to see her looking down at her ice cream, which was now splattered all over the floor. Idiotic girl. She let out an aggravating whine, her arms crossed to her chest. She was such a child.
Sakura looked up at him, hopeful that he may offer his ice cream to her. Sasuke stared down at his ice cream considering his options and finally turned away from her, continuing on his way. She sighed, stomping behind him as he annoyingly licked his ice cream.
It was cold that night. It didn't really feel like a summer breeze. Maybe, it was because they were both famished.
A little girl was stooped down by a fallen garbage bin, looking for anything she could possibly eat. The only sound that could be heard was the little rapping, her hands made as she dug her way through the filth. A low snarl was heard from above her and she abruptly stood, looking around. She turned around, surprised to see a tall figure approach her slowly. There was another shadow watching from a far distance. She inched back as the figure stepped forward, stepping into the light from a near-by street lamp. His onyx hair glazed a different color and his mouth was shifted into a frown.
Naruto watched as Sasuke continued to walk up to the girl. She froze now, just staring at Sasuke. Her lips trembled and she slowly reached and held out her arm, her palm facing upwards. Her ragged clothes added to her helplessness and Naruto snickered as Sasuke turned back to his partner with a satisfied look on his face. Naruto looked down as his partner jumped for the girl. Her screams soon became a muffled call and it echoed through the alley.
Quieter.
Quieter.
Quieter.
Until silence...
"Naruto...come."
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I'm telling you...
I love you...
"One more." Sasuke said, his hand swiping across his face. They were jumping from building to building, their arms outstretched behind them.
Naruto stopped suddenly, looking out to the street from the top of a short apartment.
Sasuke walked over to him and peered over the building to where he was looking.
It was Sakura.
She was quickly walking to the end of the street. Sasuke rolled his eyes; he was used to this. She was always out at this time and he learned to just avoid the place. A low snarl was heard from Naruto and Sasuke turned to him. Naruto's eyes flared a deep red as his face slowly twisted into a smirk. His muscles tensed and he cracked his knuckles before turning to Sasuke.
"Sakura..." he whispered. Naruto liked her scent...a lot.
Sasuke looked back down at Sakura. Her hair blew with the wind and the smell of a fresh summer field filled his mind again. He shook it off and looked back at Naruto, who was now almost hanging off the building. He crouched down, ready to pounce on her from above. Sasuke watched him before peering back down at the girl.
Another growl was heard from Naruto and he began to leap when suddenly, a hand was forced to his chest holding him back. Naruto snarled at his partner, a crazed look in his eyes. Sasuke's hand was firm and he would not move. He was still looking down at the pink-haired girl; watching her every step.
"Sasuke.." he said angrily. "Let me go."
"Shut up." Sasuke hissed, glaring at Naruto. Naruto cringed, trying to overcome the feeling of attacking Sakura. Her scent lingered in him but he turned away angrily, letting her continue on her path. He began to curse under his breath but Sasuke paid no heed to it. His expression was solemn but he couldn't help but stare back down at her.
She was crying.
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Open your eyes...
Experience my love...
Give me a chance...
"Morning!" Sakura yelled across the café as Sasuke took a step inside. He frowned, taking a step back into the sun. He shoved his hands into his pockets and decided to walk to another coffee shop, though there wasn't any that he liked. They didn't make Mocha-Cherry Cappachino anywhere else.
"Sasuke! Wait!"
Sasuke rolled his eyes angrily before turning around to the shout. Sakura was running with two coffee cups in her hands. Sasuke looked grim.
"Mocha-Cherry!" she said ecstatically, handing him the cup. He looked at her a moment before nodding his head and reluctantly taking the cup. "I never see you at that fast-food restaurant anymore." she took a sip of her coffee, trying to hide the embarrassment in her eyes.
"I quit." he stated bluntly. He just...didn't feel like working there anymore.
Sakura started to mouth a silent 'Oh' but was stopped. "I needed the time for university."
"And Naruto?"
Sasuke shrugged. He couldn't care less. "What do you do?"
"Well..I.." she pursed her lips, her eyes shifting towards the sky. "I'm still in University but I work as a secretary at a building not too far from here."
"Aa," Sasuke murmurred. She must have worked late hours, which explained why she was always walking home alone at night.
But the crying...
"It's nice weather today." Sakura smiled, breaking Sasuke out of his trance. He sighed, looking over at her hair. She caught him staring and raised an eyebrow. "Do you like my hair?"
"No." He yawned.
She sighed and walked forward, picking up her pace. He just wouldn't talk to her!
Sasuke smirked, letting her walk away. She was annoying.
She stopped suddenly, whipping her head back at him. "Well?!" she yelled. "Aren't you supposed to stop me?!"
Sasuke continued walking, looking at her big eyes, which were bulging out of her head. She looked kind of funny and he couldn't help but smirk. She stood where she was, watching him walk closer and closer. He stopped beside her and handed her the cup before shoving his hands in his pockets and walking away. She shook the cup, realizing it was empty and angrily threw it on the floor. She sighed, hastily picking it up again and throwing it at Sasuke. Sasuke moved his head to the side, letting the cup fly passed him. She let out another whine as he knelt and picked it up.
"Don't litter, Sakura." he said, tossing the cup into a garbage can. She stared at him for a second before chuckling to herself.
How annoying.
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I promise I'll never let you go...
I promise...
I'll always be there...
"Are you going to go alone ag-" Naruto hissed, but was stopped with the speed of Sasuke running past him in the opposite direction. He turned just in time to catch him run around the corner. Naruto shrugged, cocking his head a bit.
Sasuke looked at his watch. It was 11:30. They usually wouldn't go out this early but he had this new curiosity to see something. He picked up his pace until he reached the street. The very same street that Sakura always walked on. His breath was short and heavy and he quickly made his way to the only business building located there. He reached the building only to find it closed.
He took a step back. What was he doing there in the first place? Why had he had the sudden urge to show up and see…
He blinked, forcing away his thoughts and shoved his hands in his pockets. He was about to go when he noticed a few lights on at the very top floor of the building.
He didn't know why he did it but he didn't stop himself. He ran to a near-by tree and instantly climbed it, hopping from limb to limb until he reached the top. He peered over to the window and looked in, the light blinding him a bit.
Sakura was sitting next to an old gruff man wearing a suit. He was showing her things on a computer and she didn't look too satisfied. As a matter of fact, she looked a bit upset. Sasuke cocked his head, a bit angry with himself that he actually made his way just to see what was going on. Why did he care? Deciding on a method of getting down, he suddenly noticed the man turn to Sakura. Her eyes widened as he brushed his arm against her thigh and pushed his hand up under her skirt. She stood up, stepping away from him but he proceeded, slowly walking towards her. Sasuke watched solemnly. She was shouting something at him and then...
Then he slapped her. Right across the face and she fell down and began to cry. But he wasn't done. He began to throw things at her. Anything he could touch. And she continued crying. Sasuke cocked his head again, watching as the man picked up his whisky bottle and took a long drink. Then he left the room, leaving her with a mess. And she sat there...tears streaming down her pale face.
She looked up and out the window, surprised to see Sasuke sitting there and peering. Sasuke widened his eyes but in a blink, he was gone. Sakura shook her head, wiping away the tears in her eyes. How could Sasuke be there? She slowly stood up and began to pick up the broken items on the floor.
That was too close. He cracked his knuckles and looked up towards the tree he was on, only to find Naruto standing in front of him.
"So you came to see Sakura." He whispered, a little edgy.
He scowled, turning away from the blonde. Naruto began to chuckle but stopped as Sakura stepped out of the building. He stirred, his eyes becoming fierce and cold. Naruto jeered forward, only to be stopped again by Sasuke. Naruto took a deep breath before stepping back and running away. Sasuke followed, taking one last glance at the girl.
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You mustn't be scared...
I won't hurt you...
Sasuke sat drinking his coffee, enjoying the silence when Sakura walked in. He rolled his eyes and got up before she actually came and sat down with him.
"Where do you think you're going?" She asked as she walked towards the counter. He gave her a nod and left, his hands shoved in his pockets. As usual. She sighed and walked to the counter, taking out her money.
"I'll have a-"
"Oh, you're Sakura?" The waitress asked kindly.
She nodded and smiled. The waitress rushed behind the counter only to reappear with a drink in her hand.
"Mocha-Cherry Cappuccino." she smiled, holding it out to her.
Sakura was surprised. Was she that much of a good customer? "T-thank you!" she smiled, handing her the money. The lady shook her head and smiled.
"It's already been paid for." She frowned trying to search for the buyer. "He must have left. He was sitting over there." She pointed to the table where Sasuke had been sitting. Sakura stared at it with a dumbfounded expression on her face for a very long time.
Sasuke?
She smiled before taking her coffee and thoughtfully made her way to his seat.
Suddenly, the door opened and the same gruff man that she was with yesterday stomped up to her. "Sakura! I told you that I needed you at the office today." He slammed a hand on the table, causing her coffee to spill all over the floor. She looked around to all the customers that were now watching.
"I'm s-sorr-"
"Let's go! Into my car now." He stared long and hard at her, his moustache ruffled. He looked very tired.
She stood up and waited for him to lead before looking down at the floor.
"Okay...daddy."
Now all is passed...
We've made it through...
You are mine...
And I am yours...
You have broken...
Through your porcelain wall...
That beautiful porcelain wall...
Yeah, I know, this one is SUPER long. Well, I decided to combine two of my shorter chapters. :)
Yes, I know. Sasuke is still a bitch. But at least he bought her a coffee?
And Sakura…
Her dad is a mental case.
Hope you liked it,
PLEASE review! It keeps me going. See you on Tuesday!
Luv Anna