HEY! It's Wednesday and just as I promised, here is the next chapter.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

Thank you to my lovely beta Ash.

Who knew our love would be so difficult?

Who knew that it would bring such torment to our lives?

"What do you want?" Naruto snarled, crouching down to stretch his tendons. He had running for far too long. He snarled and looked up at Sasuke's relative, his brother maybe, and smirked.

"Do you want immense strength, agility and power? Do you want to be invincible?" Itachi's eyes shone and he had a glow of excitement.

There was something strange about him. Something peculiar.

Naruto stayed quiet and assessed the area. His mind retraced back to the deer. So fast. He was so fast.

"Did you ever wonder what would happen, if you were bitten again?" Itachi had a sadistic look when he said this and Naruto took a step back. Bitten again? What did he mean? Why would you want to get bitten again?

"I need Sasuke here." Itachi said, his voice rising with excitement.

Naruto's interest had definately been perked. However, he couldn't just allow himself to be fooled that easily. He knew that Itachi's intentions were bad and he wasn't about to listen to him that easily.

Sasuke was his friend…

But power was his number one priority.

"I want to see more of this power first." He motioned. The sun was beginning to rise. Naruto didn't have much time before he returned to his normal self. He had to get home quick.

Itachi just gave him a small grin and stepped back into the darkness of the forest. His fingers curled in anticipation. "Meet me tonight, right here. I'll be waiting."

Naruto nodded quickly.

"What is your name?" Itachi smiled curiously, his fingers tracing his skin.

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto."

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Porcelain

Axiom

It's easy when you see…

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One dollar, two, three…

Sakura had been counting the change she had in her purse as she waited in line at the grocery store. It had been a thrilling couple of days and she was ready to just let it all go. Let it all leave her mind so that she could be in peace.

"Here you go, thanks." She smiled at the cashier as she handed her the money.

Sakura couldn't help but keep thinking about those two mysterious boys; Sasuke and Naruto. She knew they were vampires. There was no denying it.

The teeth. The skin…

How much hints did she need?

Truth was, she wanted to know more. She wanted to make sure they were actually vampires. But she was scared. What if they were bad? What if they were the ones causing all these deaths? All the killings of those innocent people? The thought sent her mind into deliria.

Then again, what if they were innocent? What if she was making a mistake? What if they were good vampires?

So many questions, all the answers hidden deep within the minds of those two males.

And then she remembered Sasuke. His exuberant skin tone and eyes, which just highlighted his wonderful facial features. How could someone so bad, look so good?

She sat in her car and thought. What if she did go tonight? What if she did spy on them? She did know where Sasuke lived… He had shown her when they hung out almost all the time. And it wasn't like they would notice her. They'd be too busy doing their own thing. They'd just pass by and she'd know all the information she would want. They could be…her personal project.

This idea took a sudden turn in the way she saw the boys. An experiment. A research project. She could prove vampires were real. Maybe, if they were the killers, she could put them in jail and become famous. Write a novel? The Truth and Lies of My Life By Haruno Sakura. She could show the world exactly who these boys were, and maybe get the truth out.

She smiled, starting the ignition of her car and her mind thinking of all the excuses she could tell her father to get off of work.

I never want to see you cry again.

Sometimes I question…

Are we meant to be?

Or is this just…

A fantasy?

"Sasuke." Naruto found him sitting on his couch reading a book. Sasuke never read, but Naruto didn't really take any notice to this.

"Hn."

"What happens if you get bitten twice?" Naruto asked coolly, sitting on the couch also. "I was just thinking about it on the way here."

"You die." Sasuke snorted, closing his book and looking at him.

Naruto smiled. He knew he couldn't trust that maniac, Itachi.

"Unless… you get bitten by someone who has already been bitten twice." Sasuke got up and walked over to the sink. "Then…" he smirked. "It's amazing."

Naruto's eyes widened. Could Itachi have been…bitten twice?

"They're called Volusks."

"Who?"

"Vampires that have been bitten twice." Sasuke rolled his eyes at Naruto's tiny mind.

"I see…" Naruto nodded his head.

"They're rare so good luck finding one." Sasuke looked up at his power crazed friend.

"Why're they rare?"

"Volusks are known as the real hunters. It is said that they get stronger by sucking the blood of more animals than usual and especially of other vampires. You'd have to befriend one before you could even get close to being bitten."

Naruto tightened his fist. They hunted other vampires also? Itachi could have killed him? Itachi could have eaten him right there.

Volusks were at the highest of their hierarchy. They were the ultimate power. They ruled everyone.

Naruto felt this rush of strength inside him. He wanted to be on top. He wanted to be the strongest of them all. He wanted to be…a Volusk.

"Thanks, buddy." He smiled, trying to make his smile innocent. "I'm going over to Ino's, wanna come?"

Sasuke shook his head, raising a brow at Naruto's expression.

"Suit yourself." With that, he left the apartment, leaving Sasuke completely alone.

"Idiot." Sasuke mumbled.

I know you're real…

I know our love is too…

Sakura took in a deep breath and glanced at her watch for the fourth time. It was nine pm. Two hours until she would make her move. When she spoke with Sasuke the other day, she didn't see the fangs. They must have only come out at night, which intrigued her. Her hand traced down to her stomach, which felt a bit numb from the rash's. She had told her father that she wasn't feeling well and after getting yelled at for about fifteen minutes, he stormed out of the house alone. She hoped it would be worth the yells and especially worth the whack on the side.

She felt around her pockets to make sure everything was there. She had extra money, her car keys, a flashlight and a switchblade. Just in case.

She grasped a camera tightly in her other hand and looked at herself in the mirror. Black definitely wasn't her color but it would have to do. Her hair was tied back tight so she wouldn't be too recognizable.

Stupid hair. It just had to be such an exuberant color.

It was time.

After a bit of driving, she stopped beside Sasuke's apartment and walked over. She decided to wait by the front doors, in hopes they would arrive, so she climbed the nearest tree and made herself comfortable. The wind was sharp and it stung her face as she waited but she knew that this was crucial information and she wasn't about to let it all go over the weather.

An hour passed.

Two hours.

She found herself lulling into a sleep and though she told herself to stay awake she knew she would fail to do so.

Maybe it was time to go home. She doubted them showing up anytime soon. They were probably out already, killing and whatnot. Maybe they were at her house and they were looking for her because she knew their secret. She rubbed her eyes and looked to the ground to find a way to get down. She sighed. Maybe, they only became vampires on certain days. That would be a good explanation.

Suddenly, her eyes shot open as the front doors of the apartment opened. Naruto stepped out first. He jumped off the stairs and landed in a crouched position, looking straight out into the road. The streetlight shone directly above him and it gave Sakura a clear image. She hastily took out her camera and aimed.

Click.

One.

All her previous thoughts vanished.

She smiled. This was great. She would become famous. Have tons of money. Leave her father for good. Get a nice house far, far away; maybe Sweden or Australia.

She stopped thinking completely when the black haired man stepped out of the apartment. He stepped down the stairs coolly, his hands deep within his pockets. They were talking to each other. Sadly, Sakura couldn't hear but she kept her eyes glued to them, making sure she didn't make a sound up on the branch.

Naruto yawned, his fangs exposed. Sakura gasped. They were so spectacular.

Click.

Two.

She hoped she captured the fangs because her camera wouldn't zoom in close enough.

Naruto gave a quick wave to Sasuke, who continued to stand in the same position, and then started to run. Sakura saw him at first and then he became a blur and suddenly, all she could hear was his footsteps tapping the earth as if no one was there. Her legs felt tingly and she wanted to move from her position. She wiggled her toes to keep them from falling asleep and tried to slowly swing her leg over so she could jump down when Sasuke was gone.

Sasuke stood absolutely still and cocked his head slightly to the side, as if in deep thought.

Whoosh.

The leaves began to rustle and she stopped immediately holding her breath. She looked back to where Sasuke was standing.

He was staring right at her.

But he couldn't see her, she told herself. She was underneath the leaves of the trees. She closed her eyes, hoping he would just turn away. She opened them slowly to see that he was gone. An empty road lay ahead and the spotlight showed nothing underneath.

Dead silence.

One.

Two.

Three.

He was gone.

That was-

"Sakura." Someone hissed behind her. Sakura screamed, only to be cupped around the mouth. "Shut up." The voice was raspy and her heart sped up. Who was this? Quickly, she brought out the switch blade from her pocket and swung behind her.

The force in which he grabbed her wrist, made Sakura let go of it instantly.

She started to struggle, trying to get anyone's attention.

Save her. Lord save her. Help her. Please.

And then she whited out.

My hand against your cheek…

My hand entwined with yours…

"Itachi." Naruto whispered, as he approached the same place he was at yesterday. He didn't even bother eating. He came straight to where they were supposed to meet.

Silence.

"Itachi." He called again.

Suddenly, a shadow approached from in front of him and he backed away slowly.

"Naruto." Itachi hissed, his face finally coming out in the moonlight.

"Prove to me you're a Volusk." Naruto tightened his fist, determined to see the second bite.

Itachi smiled. Instead, he tilted his head to the side, exposing a deep magenta gash at his throat. It had three small dark circles at the top of the mark and 2 lines vertically stretched across it to form a "V" shape.

"The mark." He hissed. "This is the Volusk mark."

He moved his head back and cracked his knuckles, taking a step forward to Naruto. "Do you want one too?"

Naruto grimaced, stepping towards him also. He could just imagine him with that spectacular sign on his neck. "What do you want?"

"I told you, Naruto. I want Sasuke."

"Why do you want to see him so badly?"

Itachi chuckled. "Just want to have a little chat. I haven't seen him in the longest time."

Naruto knew he wasn't here for just a little chat. He knew there was more to this man. But he wanted the power. He wanted the power so very bad. He would do anything to get it. Anything.

"Okay." He hissed.

Itachi's eyes glowed and he arched back, letting out a growl. "A wise decision, Naruto."

The blonde snarled. "How do I know, I'll get what I want?"

"A Volusk never backs down on their word." Suddenly, Itachi grabbed Naruto's wrist. Naruto watched as he made a thin slit on his pinky finger and then made one on his own too. Quickly, he pushed his finger with Naruto's. "Now we've made our promise."

Naruto jolted as the little drop of blood entered his blood system. He fell to the floor, Itachi merely watching the spectacle.

"I'll be back in exactly three months. Now that my blood is in yours, I will be able to find you wherever you are."

Naruto winced, suddenly getting a bad feeling in his stomach. He looked at his pinky which had a small black scar.

"You better not back down on your word. In this time, I expect you to bring me Sasuke."

"Why three months? Why can't I just-"

"I have things to do." He looked out at the moon, his fist crunching as he drew back on his private memories.

"What if I don't-"

"Then I'll find you, and I'll kill you." Itachi growled taking a step towards Naruto, as the blonde took a frightful step back.

"I'm sure you'll find that little bit of blood, quite useful." Itachi mused. "If you want the power, you must listen to exactly what I want or you must suffer the consequences."

"You just want Sasuke here right?"

"Yes. And I want him alive and conscious."

"I still don't get why you're giving me such a long time." Naruto said angrily. "I want the power now."

"I want you to say your goodbyes." He laughed.

Naruto's eyes widened as Itachi smirked and vanished, leaving nothing but the soft howling of the wind.

Your lips against mine…

Soft…

Trembling kisses…

Sakura shot upright the moment she regained consciousness. She wasn't at her own house. She looked outside to see it was still dark and that the moon was still high up in the sky.

Sasuke stepped into view and she whipped her head around at him. Her eyes widened and she began to tremble. He was in his form.

Eyes white, face pale and his lips had a small bulge at the top.

"Sasuke…" her voice trailed, unable to stay steady. She was going to die. She was going to die!

Sasuke sat down on the chair in front of the couch she was sleeping on.

"What do you want from me?" she demanded, her hands trailing up to her neck just in case.

She sighed gratefully when she felt nothing there.

He smirked, his fangs unveiled. Her eyes widened in fear and she stayed stiff.

Dead silence.

She tried to regain some confidence. "I'm leaving." Sakura furrowed her eyebrows together and stood. Maybe he was not as scary as he looked.

He watched her approach the door and then in a second, their faces were inches apart. He shook his head slowly, his smirk not leaving his face. Her heart picked up its pace and with every step he took in front, she took one back.

Sakura gulped, looking around for something to use as defense.

He began to hiss something at her. It was so fast, she couldn't understand a word. It was as if he was speaking his own language. She could pull out a few familiar sounds but it still wasn't clear enough.

There eyes connected and she knew it was over. She was definitely dead.

Suddenly the door swung open and Naruto walked in, his eyes shifting from side to side.

He caught glimpse of Sakura and started to growl, walking slowly towards her. He had a significant smirk on his face and he looked quite hungry. Sasuke dove at him, grasping his collar and saying something in those mixed hissing sounds again. She could only make out her name but nothing else. Naruto let out a piercing yell and then pushed Sasuke out of the way.

Sakura screamed, her feet frozen on the ground.

Wasn't anyone awake to hear her calls?

Suddenly, both dived at her, all three of them toppling to the floor. Naruto cupped her mouth shut as did Sasuke. She shut up instantly at the touch of both their hands. She wanted to cry but she just couldn't.

"You're not going anywhere." Sasuke growled, and this time, she heard it.

Because you're scared…

Worried…

Distraught…

But I promise…

I'll make it better…

Because under your porcelain tiles…

Underneath them all…

Is someone…

I would have never imagined…

Hm, Sorry for another cliffy. I tend to do that too much, don't I?

I hope you liked this chapter, I found it quite thrilling. Man, I'm so pooped from all the school work I have. I hope I don't forget to update next week!

OMG! I have an improv (drama) tournament tomorrow… CRAP. LMAO omg! Why are you even listening to me rant? HAHA sorry.

BTW. All the italics make up a GIGANTIC poem! Haha. Maybe you should read it sometime :)

My bologna had a first name its R-E-V-I-"ew" my bologna had a second name its R-E-V-I-"ew"

Like my song? Lololol!

Lotsa love,

Anna

P.S See you on Tuesday my marshmallows!