I'M SO HUNGRY !! And while I wait for the food to get ready…I shall post this chapter up. Hope you like!
Luv Anna
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Thank you Ash.
I did so much to get your attention.
Took you long enough to actually turn around.
It was raining that night.
Sakura let out a terrifying yell and stumbled over to Naruto. She grasped his arm and gave him a dreaded look.
Naruto swallowed hard. "I think she's hungry." He mumbled unnaturally, shifting his eyes over to Sasuke.
Neji nodded his head and pulled her away. "Let's go hunt." He said, careful not to make her upset. He knew she was capable of anything in this state and didn't want to risk his life. The best way, was to keep her happy.
Sakura smiled wide, her teeth gleaming and stepped behind him. They ran quick through the forest. Tree after tree after tree. She looked up at the sky, the rain falling quickly and heavily.
She smelled nothing. Nothing. Nothing.
And then she stopped.
Her eyes grew wide and she pointed to a bush.
Neji nodded, sensing the presence of a small creature. "Go and get it, Sakura."
She shook her head angrily and grabbed Neji's collar. "You get it for me."
She still didn't have the power to kill, but she so much wanted the taste of blood in her mouth. She was craving it.
Neji glared at her and then pushed her back. He didn't like being man handled. He grunted and then dove for the plant. After seconds of rustling, he brought out a rabbit.
Sakura anxiously grabbed it and began to suck at its blood.
It tasted so sweet, so fulfilling, so divine. Like a juice she had always wanted. She let out a content sigh as a drop of blood rolled down her chin. "More." She muttered, pulling him. She twisted her fingers in his shirt, letting the blood wipe off on him.
Sasuke had been watching from above. He smirked at her restlessness. It was more than attractive. "Idiot…" he mumbled.
Sakura took hold of Neji's arm and began to shake him restlessly. Neji tried to get her off but she stayed, angrier than ever. He lost all patience and grabbed her shoulders. Using a quick twist of his wrist, he pinned her against a tree.
Sasuke got on the balls of his feet and leaned in closer towards them. What was he thinking?
"Relax." Neji whispered. Sakura screamed but he restrained her by pushing her harder. Drops of water fell to the floor.
"Neji." Sakura demanded. "Let me go." Her eyes flashed but Neji kept his ground. They were a deep pink and his a glowing white. Both clashed wonderfully.
"No." he replied sternly, keeping his grip. "Calm down and i'll find you some more."
Sakura's breathing picked up and she began to struggle. She felt no pain from the tree, only the pain her stomach was giving her. "Let me go!" she screamed angrily.
Neji let out a snarl, his eyes widening. He leaned in, not allowing her to move. He took a good glance at her body; at it's contorted position. He felt a bit sorry that he was doing this to her but it had to be done.
Sasuke let out a soft growl.
Lightning, followed by thunder.
Sakura flinched, her hair drenched. She looked up at Neji, her face still twisted in anger. Neji glared at her, determined to calm her down.
Eyes met and all she could feel was tension. His look pushed in to her and she did the same. Stop. Go. Stop. Go. Stop. Stop. Stop it, Sakura.
Her eyes suddenly became soft and she slowly smiled, showing her appreciation.
Neji gulped and slowly released.
Sasuke grunted, leaning back against the bark. He took no notice to the rainfall.
"Thanks." Sakura said professionally, not feeling embarrassed in the least. She looked back at the cracked tree and then at Neji. Neji had averted his eyes to the ground.
"I'll get you more." Neji said, eyebrows furrowed. "Wait here."
Sakura nodded, sitting down. In a second, Neji disappeared. Sakura was too occupied to notice Sasuke above.
Her fingers trembled as she waited. She wanted it. She wanted it so bad.
Seconds passed.
Minutes.
She let out a frustrated growl.
Sasuke grinned.
The moment Neji arrived, she jumped. He had brought her a doe and within minutes, it was all dried out. She let out another yell, burying her fangs in different places so she could get more. Neji inspected, arms crossed over his chest.
"I need more." She said ferociously, her mind racing again. She wanted everything. She could kill everything. She needed their blood. She wanted their blood. Nothing was around. She couldn't sense anything around. Nothing but herself and Neji. Herself and…Neji.
Neji.
She grinned, her body drenched and wiped away the specks of blood on her lips. "Neji." She mumbled inching towards him.
He raised a brow. The realization of it all hadn't hit him yet. He stood his ground, unaware of what she could do to him.
She wanted it. She wanted blood so bad. She was being taken over. Her humanity gone. Her mind… lost.
And she could do anything.
Quickly, Sasuke jumped down and grabbed her arm. She had no time to turn but bent her knees in pain. He twisted it behind her back and leaned in to her ear. He grinned, the smell of her hair fresh in the rain.
"Enough."
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Porcelain
Consanguineous
Where are you…?
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"Wow, I haven't been to a place like this in ages." Naruto stared in fascination as a group of school girls rushed passed him. He smiled eagerly, taking a step towards the main entrance of the university.
"She should be in here, she was a student here the last time I came." Neji nodded, opening the door for Sakura. Sakura inhaled sharply and stepped inside. Unlike the others, she knew exactly what this atmosphere was like and to be honest, she'd prefer to stay outside.
Sasuke merely stayed behind the group, examining the interior of the building. It was quite exquisite for a university.
"How the hell are we going to find her with all these kids running around?!" Naruto said bewildered.
Sakura's mind raced to blood.
All these humans.
All their blood.
She shut her eyes. Force it out. Force it out.
"What's her name?" she said, getting her mind off of the thick red liquid.
Neji's eyes widened. "I don't actually know… But I know what she looks like… We call her Lady Hyuuga, but that would sound weird if we asked someone."
"Wow, Sketch!" Naruto screamed. "That's great!"
"Shut up, Naruto." Sasuke snapped. "We'll look in every class. I think their seminars have begun."
Neji nodded and headed for the nearest class. They all trailed behind and waited as Neji peeked his head through.
"Shit, look at these babes." Naruto gaped, a stupid smile appearing on his face. "Hey." He said, winking at one of the girls who passed. She bit her upper lip and smiled back. Naruto looked at Sasuke, eyes wide.
"Whore." Sakura scoffed.
"She's not in here." Neji sighed.
They nodded, turning their heads to the hallway full of doors.
"This is going to be a long day." Sasuke hissed.
Your cold skin…
Pushing against mine…
"Itachi…" Sasuke mumbled, walking into the room. He stopped dead in his tracks. "Oh…"
Itachi backed away from the girl and flushed. She opened her eyes and giggled. "Sasuke!" Itachi yelled, walking up to him. "I'm busy."
"Yeah, I can see that." Sasuke smirked, noticing Itachi's red and beaten lips.
"Shut up." He said quickly, looking back at the girl sitting on the couch. She smiled. "What do you want?"
"I just wanted to tell you that dad's coming home soon and," he lowered his voice. "It's time you got rid of her."
Itachi whacked the side of his head.
"This is getting to be such a pain." Sasuke whispered. "You can't keep lying like this. Just tell him alrea-"
Itachi glared at his brother and he instantly shut up.
"Itachi…" the girl cooed. "Who's this?"
"This is my brother, Sasuke." He grinned happily. Sasuke noticed the dramatic change in Itachi's voice. It was annoying.
"Hey!" she waved. "I'm-"
"I know." Sasuke said bluntly, stepping back.
"Oh…" she whispered, frowning a bit.
Itachi whipped his head back at him and gave him an angry stare. "Go." He whispered.
Sasuke did as he was told, slowly walking towards the door. He heard Itachi get back to the couch and the girl sighed.
"I don't think your brother likes me." She said, unaware that Sasuke was still in the room.
"Don't worry, baby, he's always been like that." He whispered. There was a pause. "Where were we again?" he chuckled and then Sasuke heard a kissing noise.
He frowned in disgust and quickly closed the door behind him.
"Gross."
I'd warm you any day…
"Nothing!" Naruto sighed, pushing his head against the table. "We've searched all morning."
"Wow, this cafeteria is huge." Sakura exclaimed, examining the place. Sasuke nodded, though his eyes couldn't leave the pink-haired girl. Her curiosity was something he admired about her.
"I swear…" Neji crinkled his nose. "She should be here! She told me that whenever I needed her, she would always be here."
"Well, then where is she?" Naruto yelled.
"Alright, guys." Sakura smiled, feeling content. The dinner last night made her temporarily forget her family and friends back home. She told herself to just let it go. "Relax. Let's look around some more."
"No! Hold on. I'm hungry." Naruto said, standing. "I want to eat something first. I'll be right back."
Sakura's stomach grumbled. She was hungry too, but for something a bit different. She bit her bottom lip and tightened her fist.
Stop it.
"Relax Sakura." Sasuke hissed. "You're drawing attention to yourself."
Sakura looked up. Eyes from every table gawked at her and she instantly reddened. Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"I need some fresh air." She demanded, rising from her seat. She made her way out to the hallway but suddenly stopped as a pair of hands squeezed her rear.
"Hey sexy." Cooed a voice. Sakura sharply turned to a young man with dark brown hair. She neared her eyes together as he looked her up and down.
"I'm Masau, what's your name?"
She turned around and began to walk away.
"Hey!" he called, running after her and squeezing her ass once more.
Sakura turned around and slapped him across the face. "Show some respect." She said angrily.
He laughed, grabbing her hand. "Oh, you're really sexy."
She tried to pull it away but he only brought her closer. He began to giggle as he ran his fingers up and down her cheek.
She looked at him in disgust and turned her head. "Let me go."
"Only after a kiss." He smiled; his teeth shining.
She began to struggle, trying to get him off when he suddenly dove forward and pushed his lips against hers. She froze, her eyes widening by the second.
"I can tell you're new at this." He smirked, leaning in again.
"Stop it!" Sakura screamed, feeling uncomfortable. Sasuke? Neji? Naruto?
"What seems to be the problem here?" A voice boomed from across the hall. The boy let go of her and shoved his hands in his pockets.
"Nothing miss. I was just saying hello." He winked at Sakura and then dashed into the cafeteria.
"I'm so sorry." The lady smiled. Sakura looked up to her, her face red. She was a tall beautiful woman, maybe in her mid twenties. Her face was pale and her eyes like white crystal pools. She had dark ash colored hair and looked very majestic. She spoke softly, like a bird. "Kids these days. They're just crazy. I hope he didn't bother you."
"No." Sakura quivered, wiping her hand across her mouth. "Thank you."
"Anytime." She said, bowing her head, there was a suspicious look in her eye.
"Wait!" came another voice. It was Neji.
The lady turned instantly and widened her eyes. "Neji?" she whispered.
"Lady Hyuuga." He said, bowing. She smiled and urged him to continue. Was she the one they were supposed to meet? "Do you think we could talk in private?"
"Of course. Follow me to my office." She elegantly led the way, her feet making not one noise and her poise perfect.
"I thought you said she was a student." Naruto said furious. "She's the damn principal."
"I forgot we age!" Neji huffed.
"We age?" Sakura asked, cocking her head as she kept behind the lady.
"Yes. We age every 100 years." He smirked. "We don't age drastically, maybe only 4 years in the human world."
"So in 100 years, I'll be 23?" Sakura spoke, a bit harshly. She still couldn't believe that brown haired boy.
Sasuke trailed behind, silent.
Sometimes I dream of you…
And then I wish to never wake up…
"I see." She murmured, placing her hands folded on her desk. "So you're all vampires."
She brought her eyes to Sakura and simply gazed at her.
After a few moments, she leaned in. "May I please see your mark?"
Sakura nodded, shifting her eyes towards Sasuke and then pushing her hair over. She looked at it for merely a second and then shook her head. "The other mark please."
Sakura pushed the hair, from her other side, over. Lady Hyuuga's fingers reached over, careful not to touch the sensitive area.
"This is a cut from a Volusk." She gasped, her body flying back into her chair. "She should be dead."
Sakura gulped.
"She was still breathing when I bit her." Sasuke mentioned, a bit fiercely.
"Particularly strange." She folded her hands again. "A volusk cut is said to kill humans instantly. However, this girl is somewhat different."
She went deep into thought and then closed her eyes. "Oh, Itachi…" she sighed. "He was such a wonderful boy."
Sasuke looked to his jeans.
"I'm not quite sure if this is correct, but maybe he had just become a Volusk." She proposed, opening her eyes. "If he was more experienced, he would have killed you all straight away."
Naruto's eyes widened. A Volusk's power was immense.
"It takes years of practice and if he is really set on killing our whole vampire population, I suggest you find him quickly and end his life before he learns the ways of a Volusk."
This seemed to upset Sasuke.
"But he's stronger than us." Neji said, furrowing his eyebrows.
"Maybe so, but Volusk's have oneweakness." She smiled. "They cannot stand the light. It slowly deteriorates them."
Naruto gasped.
"I'm sure you can all use that to your advantage."
"But how do we find him?" Neji inquired.
Lady Hyuuga looked towards Sakura. "I'm afraid I cannot help you with that. If he's after Sasuke, he'll come to you."
"Is there any way I can get stronger?" Sasuke said piqued.
The woman elegantly lifted herself and went to the window. "All I will tell you is that you must use teamwork. Never give up on yourselves and never leave each other."
"Why can't you just tell us?" Naruto demanded, standing up.
Lady Hyuuga let out a soft chuckle. "If you got all answers, what questions would you have left?"
"Exactly. We don't want any." Sakura said.
"But without questions, how is one to know someone else?" her eyes flashed towards Sasuke and then shifted towards Sakura. She had a smug smirk on her face.
"You know, don't you?" Neji hissed. "You know what's going to happen."
She gazed out her window. "I know many, many things."
"I demand you tell us." Naruto screamed.
"If you got all answers, what questions would you have left? You must do things one step at a time…" she paused. "…One step at a time."
"Could you please just help us out?" Sakura asked, her eyes filling with frustration. "At least tell us where to go next."
"But, Sakura darling," she whispered, turning to her. "You already know."
I want to come…
But I can't…
Not until I have put my anger at rest…
"Boys!" His father bellowed, stepping into the room. "What the hell is this?"
"What is it father?" Itachi said worried.
"A letter!" he screamed. "From a human girl?!"
Itachi gulped, standing from his seat. "From who?"
Sasuke shifted his eyes to the window, his heart racing.
"A girl!" he yelled, ripping open the letter. "To my sweetheart, Love Cocoa?! Who's this Cocoa?!"
"I," he stammered at the sound of his girlfriends' nickname. "I don't know."
"You know you're not allowed to get into relationships with humans. You know what happens if they ever learn our secret!" He was screaming now. "Who's is this?!"
Itachi looked over at Sasuke, face stricken with fear.
"Dad, I,"
"Tell me now." He commanded, stepping towards his older son.
Itachi felt as if his heart would pop out at any time. There was no turning back now. He should have checked the mail today. Maybe it was fate. Maybe he had to do it.
"Dad," he started, trying to grasp his words.
"It's mine." Sasuke said, standing up. He shoved his hands in his pockets and looked to the floor. "It's from my girlfriend."
Itachi was speechless. He wanted to confess but the words wouldn't come out. His brother looked to him slightly and smirked. His brother was standing up for him. He was protecting his secret.
"Yours." Their dad said in a fierce tone. "Yours?"
"Yes, father. I apologize for my trouble." Sasuke looked up at his dad's terrorizing eyes, only to be slapped across the face and sent to the floor.
Itachi stood still, his hands tightly at his sides, only glancing over at his brother.
"How dare you disobey me and put our entire family at risk. How dare you." He said in a menacing tone. "I never want to hear of this girl again. Understand?! You will rid her from your life. Understand?! You pathetic excuse for a son."
"But Father," Itachi finally said.
"Don't interfere, Itachi." His father turned his back to them and headed for the door.
"Learn from your brother, Sasuke. He will one day be a great vampire. He doesn't make stupid mistakes like you do."
Sasuke kept his face down, trying to force away the stinging sensation at his cheek. He felt no wounds from the words, only pain from the slap. He would do anything to protect his brother.
A promise is a promise.
As soon as the door closed, he felt his brothers arms wrap around him.
"I'm sorry." Itachi whispered, grasping his brother tightly. Sasuke dared not look into his eyes.
"You're welcome." He muttered, still gripping his cheek.
Itachi nodded his head, wrapping his arms tighter. "Thank you Sasuke. Thank you so much."
For what they did to you…
For what I did to you…
"Alright, here's your key Sakura." Neji instructed, handing her the small object. "We're staying here till we get Lady Hyuuga to talk. If she knows as much as she does, it's crucial we get this information."
"I agree." Sakura said, tired from all the excitement. She hastily made her way inside and stretched out her limbs.
Sakura saw a tree in front of her and jumped towards the limb. Then another limb and another and soon she was running through the forest. Everything was blurry and she couldn't see properly.
It was a very dark area. She could see the forest but couldn't see the precise details of it. She knew it was daytime, as there were peaks of sunlight through the open areas between the trees.
Suddenly, there was a sharp pain at her side. She fell but she no longer felt in her body, she felt as if she was in someone else's.
The same man as before. Again the girl with auburn hair but this time, she heard something erupt from her own throat.
"I'm sorry…"
The body lifted angrily and held out a hand. Reaching for something near, the body finally sat upon a large rock.
Everything was still blurry. She felt anger.
"I'm coming Sasuke, just wait…"
She awoke with sweaty palms and her heart rate sped up. She slowly sat up, looking around to make sure she was still in her dormitory.
There was a creak and the bathroom door swung open. Sasuke walked out, his eyes shifting to her bed. She was awake and she could tell he didn't want her to be.
"Naruto was taking too long in my bathroom." He mumbled, shoving his hands in his pockets. "Sorry to wake you."
"How did you get inside? The door was locked." Sakura pushed.
"No, it wasn't." Sasuke rolled his eyes. "You're very careless." He made his way over to her and sat down on a chair.
"What?" she said, annoyed that he was just gawking at her. He moved his head to the side, still bearing into her.
Why couldn't he just admit his feelings towards her? She sighed. "Want to come and get some coffee with me?"
He shook his head, continuing to stare.
"What?!" she said, standing up.
"What were you dreaming?" he implored.
She stayed silent.
"Tell me." He leaned back in his chair. "You kept saying my name."
She flushed, unable to accept that as the truth. "No, I was dreaming about something else."
"What?" he said seriously.
"I don't remember." She lied. She didn't want to look stupid.
Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "Okay."
There was another silence.
"Do you have the urge to drink blood?"
"No." she lied again.
"I know you're lying. I saw you wanted it today in the cafeteria." He smirked. "I saw it in your eyes."
"I wanted human blood." She said, her eyes darkening. "But I'm never going to do that."
Sasuke looked to the floor. "It's hard to withstand that want."
"I'll do whatever I have to." She smiled. "Like you."
He nodded his head. "Yeah." When he looked up she was standing above him, her hands on her hips.
"Help me find a coffee maker. They must have one in here somewhere."
Sasuke pointed to the table behind her. "There."
She laughed, running over to it. "I'm so stupid."
Sasuke angrily got up and walked over to her. "Sakura…"
"Ow!" she screamed, jumping up. "I shocked myself."
Out of instinct, he grabbed her finger and began to examine it. "You're an idiot."
"Kiss it better." She pouted, making her eyes big. She tried her best not to laugh and this annoyed Sasuke.
He glanced at her and then pushed the finger away.
"Fine, you asshole." She smiled. Her hair glistened in the sunlight and when she looked outside, she noticed all the students leaving the building. "It looks nice outside."
He nodded his head, his eyes still on her finger. "There's no more coffee left." He muttered.
She sighed, unplugging the device. "So much for that."
Sasuke walked to the door. "Come, let's go and get some."
She followed behind but stopped suddenly as Sasuke grabbed her hand and quickly pushed his lips against her finger. It felt ice cold but sent millions of shivers down her back. She blushed, unable to say anything as he reached for the knob and stepped outside.
Love comes once…
I should have realized…
Sakura paused by the park and turned to Sasuke. "I don't want coffee anymore. Let's go for a walk."
Sasuke nodded, letting her step in front. Sakura began pondering the possible ways she could strike up the conversation about their relationship. Of course, she'd have to make it seem like she wasn't intending anything though secretly she was. She had issues with them dating before because she was human but now that she was a vampire shouldn't it just be a natural thing. They cared for each other, didn't they? He liked her, didn't he? Did he?
She smiled nervously sitting on a near-by bench. Sasuke sat down beside her and began to tie his shoelaces.
"Sasuke." She started, preparing herself.
"Guys!" Naruto screamed, running to them from across the field. Sakura swore to herself angrily. "Lady Hyuuga won't say anything."
Naruto sat down beside Sasuke. "Oh, was I bothering you two?" he asked, once he saw the expression on Sakura's face.
He grinned sheepishly. "Was Sasuke about to ask you out?"
Sasuke grunted, whacking him across the head. "No, you stupid idiot."
Sakura sighed. She had no hope.
"It's obvious you like her." Naruto continued, eyeing Sakura. "Just ask her out already."
Sasuke rolled his eyes. Sakura rubbed the back of her head, smiling graciously.
A guy with brown hair jogged passed. Sakura recognized it and glared angrily as the boy turned around and smiled at her. Her hands flew to her lips in dismay.
"Hey guys!" Masau called, still glancing over at the Cherry blossom.
The boys nodded and then he jogged off to a group of friends. Sakura flushed.
"Yeah, I don't know how we can convince Hyuuga." Naruto sighed, glancing over at Sasuke's leg. "Neji's trying his best."
"I'm sure he is..." Sakura said absent-mindedly, trying her best not to look over at Masau. He was intently gawking at her.
Sasuke yawned, cracking his knuckles. "Let's get out of here." He stood.
Sakura immediately got up, nodding her head. The sooner she was gone, the better.
"Why are we leaving so soon?" Naruto asked, gazing at the girls who walked by.
Sakura shrugged, looking around for Sasuke. He had just vanished.
Sakura turned back quick enough to see him tap Masau on the shoulder and then punch him straight in the nose. Masau fell to his knees, in pain. Sasuke crouched to his level and grabbed his collar, bringing him inches from his face. After saying something to him, he pushed him to the ground and shoved his hands back in his pockets. He sauntered over to the shocked blonde and stunned cherry blossom.
"Let's go." He said, grabbing Sakura's hand and pulling her away.
Naruto smirked, shaking his head slowly yet considerately.
She barely noticed the way Sasuke entwined his fingers through hers.
And now you're gone…
And I'm left with nothing…
Nothing but the broken pieces…
The broken pieces of my memory…
TA DAAAAAa!!! Wow, I love this chapter. I hope you did too!
Luv Anna
P.S See you on Saturday!! (MAN I have to write the rest of the story up…)