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Precious memories…
Soft kisses.
Sasuke rubbed his eyes and opened the door to Itachi's room. He sighed, looking over at the huge lump on the bed. He was still sleeping.
"Itachi…" he groaned, climbing on."Get up!"
Itachi let out a muffled yell and pulled the blanket over his head.
There was a silence and Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"You idiot." He said angrily, pushing him over. Itachi brought up a hand and slapped it away.
"Itachi!" Sasuke wailed.
"Shut up." Itachi mumbled, snuggling into the pillow. He smiled to himself.
Sasuke grinned, getting an idea. "Someone's at the door for you." He said in monotone.
"Who?" Itachi yawned.
"That girl." He smiled. "The one from yesterday."
Suddenly, Itachi's eyes shot open and he sat up. "Really?!" he said bewildered. "But dad is home!"
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "About time you got up."
Silence.
Itachi neared his eyes together and grabbed Sasuke in a headlock. "If you ever wake me up with that excuse again, I'll eat you alive."
"Ow, ow." Sasuke screeched, backing away from his brother. He grasped his neck.
"What happened? Did I hurt you?" Itachi looked over, his eyebrow raised.
"No. It's just another cut from dad." Sasuke whispered, sitting cross-legged.
Itachi grew silent, looking down at his blankets.
"I hope it's not because-"
"No, no, it's okay." Sasuke smirked. "How were you supposed to know she was going to call just when dad got home?"
"You don't have to keep-"
"But I want to." Sasuke's face grew stern. He looked over at the sun. "I've never seen you so happy in my life, Itachi. I don't want that to be taken away from you."
Itachi frowned, resting his hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Come, dad made pancakes for breakfast." Sasuke yawned, getting out of bed. His dark pajama pants hung loose over his feet.
"No, I'll just have those left over chicken wings from yesterday."
Sasuke froze. "Those were yours?"
Beat.
Beat.
"Sasuke!!!"
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Porcelain
Verity
So this is why….
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It was raining again.
"Come with me." Sasuke muttered to Naruto after their transformations..
"Sasuke and I are going." Naruto said, a smirk crawling on his face. "Neji, watch Sakura."
Neji shifted his weight and looked over at her. She was restlessly scrimmaging through the bushes for something edible.
"Sakura…"
She screamed, jumping up. She fell to the floor, her hands at her ears. "I can't take it." She yelled. "I need human blood."
There was a silence among them all.
"Just take her to some." Naruto nudged Sasuke. The wind was strong today, so the scent of a human would be easy to trace.
"No." he whispered. "I've changed my mind. You go with Neji."
Neji nodded, quickly jumping to a limb. Naruto did the same.
"Sakura." Sasuke hissed. "Do you want human?"
She began pulling at her hair and slowly stood. "No!" she screamed. "I will withstand it!"
Sasuke sat down at the roots of a tree. "Can you?"
She ran for the bush again and pulled out a rabbit. Without thinking, she dug her fangs into it and began to suck. The blood was satisfying for merely seconds. Not enough. Definitely not enough.
"Sasuke!" she screamed, running for him, and grabbing his shirt. "I need blood Sasuke!"
He stayed silent, looking deep into her eyes.
She needed it. She wanted it. She had to have it no matter what. But where could she get it? She was in the middle of nowhere. Where could she get it?! "Sasuke…" she said, a smirk appearing on her face. She widened her mouth and-
"Bite me." He said, showing no emotion. "Bite me, Sakura."
Her eyes began to shine and her lips began to tremble.
"Bite me." He said again. "If you want blood so bad, then just bite me."
She grew angry, grabbing his neck with her small, fragile hands.
He stood, still looking in her eyes. "Do it."
There was not one hint of fear in his voice. "Do it, Sakura."
She tightened her grip on him, his eyes still piercing into hers. Her eyes began to water. Pink clashed with red and then she collapsed into him. Her sobs were rough, jagged noises and her breathing was easily heard and very heavy.
"I'm a horrible person!" she wailed, burying her face into his chest. "I want it so bad."
He placed a hand at her lower back and pushed her closer. "Far from." He whispered.
"I could do it Sasuke. I could kill them so easily. I just need the satisfaction of their taste in my mouth."
Sasuke gulped.
There was a silence. Sasuke took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
"At least you are withstanding it."
Silence.
Sakura backed away from him, her face in utter shock. "What are you saying?!" she screamed.
Sasuke stayed silent and then shoved his hands in his pockets.
She understood completely. There was a flash of lightning and then thunder. "Y-you lied to me."
He took a step towards her but she backed away. "Y-you murderer."
"Sakur-"
"Don't come near me." She pointed her finger towards him and took another step back. "How many have you killed?" her eyes were wide with fear. "I can't believe you lied to me. Were you planning to kill me too?"
"Sakura!" Sasuke yelled, appearing behind her and wrapping his arms around her stomach. "Please listen to me."
She let out a growl and got out of his grip. "You lied to me! All those innocent people back at home… How many have you killed?! Answer my question, Sasuke!"
Sasuke gulped. "It keeps us alive-"
"No!" she screamed. "Bull shit! I'll prove you wrong. I won't kill human. Just you wait and see, Sasuke."
"Sakura…"
"Don't-" she angrily turned her back. "Don't even talk to me. If you want to do this, you can do it on your own."
"Sakura!" he yelled, appearing in front of her. He grabbed her arms and pinned her to the floor. She let out an empty scream. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Once I started, I couldn't stop. I learned this way from when I was a child. I just loved the taste of it in my mouth, Sakura."
Lightning.
Thunder.
"You monster."
"And then," he paused. "And then I met you Sakura. I met you and you taught me the goodness in people. And I saw that all through you. I saw that all in you, Sakura. I didn't know I was hurting people. I was just doing what I thought was right for me. And then I met you… You're just so loving. And you're so caring and you're so…"
He looked away.
"You're such a beautiful person and it really just made me want to change myself Sakura. I realized everything I was doing was bad. I realized I was killing; not eating. Killing; a word I did not know before. And then I met you…"
A tear spilled from Sakura's eye.
"And you just changed me. You changed me for the better. I haven't killed in a long time Sakura. And even though it kills me on the inside, I just think about the strength that you have and I make it through. I make it through, every time."
"But you-"
"I should have told you. I should have told you sooner Sakura. I'm sorry."
There was another silence and the rain began to really pour. Sasuke got off of Sakura and shoved his hands back in his pockets.
"If you want to go, you may." His voice was husky.
She stood up and stared hard at him. He looked up at the rain, not at all affected by the wetness on his face.
"You should have told me before." She said, upset. "I can't believe you."
Sasuke didn't move from his position.
She pushed herself against him and grabbed his chin. Pulling it down she said, "Promise me you won't kill them anymore."
He dug his nose in her hair and whispered "For you, I'd promise anything."
Time won't stop.
But I wish it would.
Naruto grinned, looking out their window. It was about 6 am and the rain clouds were out today. "The girls are going to start running soon!"
"You moron." Neji sighed, shoving Naruto over.
Sasuke got up and stretched. "What did you guys eat last night?"
"We found two deer." Naruto mumbled. "Did Sakura-"
"No. She refuses to."
Neji chuckled, sitting down beside him. "That's sad."
Sasuke kept quiet, the events of last night going over in his head. No. Neji was sad. Sasuke looked up at him and the blonde in pity. Maybe one day they'd understand.
"And you Sasuke?"
"Nothing." He replied quickly.
Naruto went over to him and grabbed his face. "You look pale." He smirked.
Sasuke slapped him away and stood. Just as he did, Sakura came into the room with one hand on her neck and the other on her head.
She screamed and Neji rushed over to her. Sasuke stood back, observing the Hyuuga assist in getting Sakura on the couch.
"What's wrong?!" Naruto yelled, running by her. She looked over at Sasuke and then tightened the grip on her neck.
"It burns…" she choked.
And then she fainted.
She froze resting her hands on her head.
It was that man.
Her body closed it's eyes and began to concentrate. She could feel the rush of power through her veins and though she knew it wasn't her, she still felt it.
Immense power.
She felt herself lifting out of her own body. And she did. Higher and higher. She turned back and looked down at herself.
It was Itachi. Eyes shut, and concentrating with all her power. She flew faster and faster, the area unknown to her.
Many trees. The sun shone brightly above but Itachi was buried deep within the darkness of the forest. His volusk mark glowing brightly. She continued to fly higher and then she jolted forward. Passed many more trees until she came into view of a very familiar area. She looked down to the forest and noticed a small beaten patch.
As if someone had been there.
Then it all came back.
She had been there herself. That's where she was last night. Her eyes widened. Where was she going? She tried to look for her body, Itachi, but he was no where to be seen. She continued to jeer forward and then she saw the city. Hundreds of little houses lined up with one another. She felt like a bird, though it wasn't an exciting feeling.
Finally, she automatically relaxed as she saw the University. The university they were in. She flew in towards it, by force. Door after door after door until it stopped right in front of Sasukes.
Her neck seared. She went through the door, as if a spirit and laying on the couch was herself. And she was gasping in pain. Everything was crystal clear. Neji hunched over her and Naruto was yelling at Sasuke about something. She couldn't hear. Only see.
Suddenly, Sasuke gripped the side of his leg. He fell to the floor, his mouth agape as if he was yelling something. Neji ran towards him.
Her mind wanted to go too. She tried so very hard. She looked over to her body, lying helpless on the couch.
SASUKE!
Lay your hand on me once more.
Pull on my hair again.
"What am I going to do?!" Sasuke whined, his hands fidgeting with each other.
"See, if you actually had a girlfriend, we could go on a double date. You have to come. Dad told me to 'watch' you so that your 'girlfriend' doesn't come. I promised Cocoa I'd see her today." Itachi emphazised, turning to his brother.
Sasuke gave him a rhetorical look and rolled his eyes. "Who names their girlfriend, Cocoa?!"
"Shut the fuck up." Itachi grinned. They crossed a bridge to a near-by park and saw a girl sitting on the swing. She turned, feeling a presence behind her. She smiled and ran over, her hair swishing from side to side.
Sasuke didn't know how he could fall for someone that ugly. He shoved his hands in his pockets as she gave Itachi a hug and a quick kiss on the lips.
"I haven't seen you in so long, baby." She mumbled, wrapping her arms around his neck.
Itachi smiled, his eyes creasing with delight.
"Sasuke can you leave us alone for a second. I need to talk to her."
Sasuke nodded his head, realizing that it was time for Itachi to finally give her the present he bought. It was for their two year anniversary. The fifteen year old smirked and sat on the bench, observing the two lovers.
Itachi pulled out a small box and opened it, revealing a silver necklace with a heart at the center. 'Cocoa' smiled and pulled it out just staring at it. She unhooked it and placed it around her neck, waiting for Itachi to hook it back on.
He took his time, moving her hair to the side nuzzling her before putting it on.
Sasuke looked to his shoes. His brother really was in love with this girl. He had never seen him so happy in his life. The pain his father gave him meant nothing when he saw his brother in happiness. When he looked up, he wasn't surprised to see Itachi locked in a passionate kiss with her, their heads moving quickly from one side to the other. Like an awkward pattern.
He slightly chuckled when he saw Itachi's hands move down to her rear and wondered what that must have felt like. Being fifteen, Sasuke never had a girlfriend. He tended to stay away from them because he didn't want trouble to arise. He knew it was a bad idea for his brother too, but when he looked at the eighteen year old, he could feel the happiness too.
They were still kissing and now Sasuke was feeling a bit uncomfortable. He knew he shouldn't stare but they were so into it, it just amazed him. Itachi pulled away from her and whispered something in her ear. She giggled and ran her hand down his cheek and to his neck.
They gazed at each other for a long time and then softly began kissing again.
Sasuke wondered if he had done it with her yet. The issue had just occurred to him. Well
his brother was eighteen and he did seem mature enough. By the way they were making out with each other, he wouldn't be surprised.
Finally, they parted and she gave him a really tight hug. They couldn't meet for long tonight because their father could be home at any minute. Itachi jogged over.
"I'm sorry." He said, eyes wide with fear. He must have forgotten Sasuke was still there.
"It's alright." Sasuke smirked, allowing his brother to sit down beside him. They both watched the brunette get smaller in the distance until she completely disappeared.
"What does it feel like?" The younger one asked after a short time.
"What?"
"Kissing." He mumbled.
"Oh," Itachi blushed, rubbing the back of his head with embarrassment. "It's really nice."
"It is?"
"Yeah, it's kind of wet in the beginning but then, you just want it. You know?"
Sasuke cocked an eyebrow and laughed.
"Shut it." Itachi smiled. "It's like, I don't know. You can't really describe it."
"Alr-"
"And then, you feel their tongue in your mouth." He seemed excited now, and sat up straight. "And at first it's gross but then it's just so…" He paused. "…so hot."
Sasuke rolled his eyes and smacked his brother on the head. "Shut up, you moron. Let's go home."
"Thanks for coming today, bro." Itachi smiled, rubbing his brother's hair. "You're always there for me."
Sasuke looked out at the same place the girl was walking. She was gone and all that could be seen was the empty sidewalk. He smiled to himself and closed his eyes.
"And you for me too, brother."
Let me whisper your name…
And hear you cry.
"Sakura?" came a soft melodic voice. She recognized it immediately. It had to have been Lady Hyuuga. She opened her eyes slowly, adjusting to the light and smiled.
Neji sighed in relief but covered it up by looking down to the floor. Naruto cocked his head over at Sasuke and smirked. Sasuke was staring intently at her, hands folded under his chin.
"Where-"
"You're in the nurse's office." She smiled graciously. "You fainted."
Sakura turned her head to Sasuke in worry. "Sasuke!" she gasped. "How's your leg?"
Sasuke cocked an eyebrow at her and then ran his hand down to his scar.
Sakura blushed, realizing it was only a dream and she had just embarrassed herself.
"How did you know about the leg?" Sasuke demanded, standing up. His scar began to slightly burn.
"Sasuke, sit down." Lady Hyuuga instructed, helping him back in his seat.
"You were unconscious when that happened. Weren't you?" Neji inquired, moving over to her.
Sakura didn't know what to say. She didn't know how to put it in words.
"I saw it in my dream." She gulped.
Lady Hyuuga merely smiled to herself.
"What else did you see?" Naruto said, eyes wide.
"I was Itachi." Sakura said nervously. "I did something and it took me to you guys. I saw myself."
"What if that actually was Itachi? What if he knows where we are now?" Neji said, looking over at Sasuke. Sasuke was still staring at Sakura.
"But how?" Naruto posed.
"The boys said you were holding your neck while you were screaming, correct?" Lady Hyuuga breathed, stepping behind her.
"My scar." Sakura croaked, her fingers flying up to the scratch. When she pushed her hair back, the scar was all bruised and red.
"Ah yes, I knew you were different." She smiled. "She must have the power to travel into others' minds, particularly Itachi's."
"What?!" Naruto said, furious.
"Yes. The mark of a Volusk is quite rare. I knew there would be side effects."
"So, you can see into minds. Does it happen randomely?" Sasuke asked the cherry haired girl.
"Well… I have dreams." She said softly. "But I can't do it on demand. It just happens."
"Ah, you see." Lady Hyuuga smiled. "Another clue. Vampires don't usually sleep."
"True, I just never really paid any attention to that." Naruto sighed, sitting back down.
"But how did he find us?" Sakura said. "There had to have been a way."
Lady Hyuuga went deep into thought and then suddenly opened her eyes. "Sasuke!" she yelled, running over and lifting up his pant leg. "How did you get this scar?"
"I was fightin-"
"Me." Naruto said solemnly, standing up.
Sasuke cocked his head at him with wondrous eyes.
"You?" she said, a bit upset.
"He told me he'd make me a Volusk." He whispered, eyes downcast.
Sasuke got up and grabbed his collar. "You didn't tell me." His eyes glowing. "Why didn't you tell me, you son of a bitch?"
"He gave me some blood and then he made me transfer it all into you." He sighed. "He said he could find us that way. He didn't tell me he wanted to kill you."
"You traitor." Sasuke yelled, tightening his grip. Sakura rushed over and pulled them apart.
"I didn't kno-"
Sasuke punched him across the face.
"Stop it!" Sakura screamed.
Naruto got up and grabbed his shoulders, pushing him to a table. Lady Hyuuga and Neji stood back and watched.
"Stop!" Sakura screeched, running over and pulling Sasuke back. Sasuke got out of her grip and punched Naruto again.
"That's why you asked me about Volusks!" he screamed. "You knew all along!"
"No!" Naruto yelled. "I didn't know he wanted to kill you! I didn't know you asshole."
"Shut the fuck up. You're supposed to tell me something like this. As if it wasn't obvious enough when he asked to see me. Didn't you think why he couldn't come and see me himself?! Are you that stupid?"
"Sasuke!"
"Shut up! I'm not stupid and I'm sick of you calling me stupid you fucker!" Naruto screamed, running and punching him in the stomach. Sasuke jumped him and both were punching each other on the floor.
"He didn't know!" Sakura hollered, pulling them apart. She hugged Sasuke to keep him from attacking. He looked over at the blonde despicably. "He didn't know." She said a bit more calm.
Naruto wiped away the blood at his cut lip and turned from the black-haired boy.
"Are you finished?" Lady Hyuuga purred, sweeping between them and grabbing Sasuke's arm. "Neji, darling, help me remove Itachi's blood from their bodies. I think we can use your mother's famous procedure."
Neji nodded, rushing over. "Yes, it could take a few hours though."
"Yes, but it's a must. We'll do it to you too, Naruto. You guys have to leave as soon as it's done. Itachi could come for you guys at anytime."
He nodded, his back still turned. Sasuke glared at him angrily.
"How are you going to do that?" Sakura implored, gripping Sasuke's hand. It was out of instinct and Sasuke certainly didn't seem to mind.
"Volusk blood stays together. It packs near one area, so it's most likely going to be where the blood was put. You don't have the blood, only the cut which he left you." She went silent.
"How come you know all this about Volusks?" Sakura inquired, smiling a bit. "You're such a huge help!"
Lady Hyuuga's eyes softened and she looked down to the floor. "I only know two humans who have survived a Volusk attack. You are one and the other is me."
Fragile like porcelain.
Mine to hold.
"Sasuke…" Itachi said, eyes wide when he opened the door.
"What?" Sasuke muttered, taking a bite out of his apple. He went back to his seat to finish up his science homework.
"I did it."
"Did what?" Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"Did it."
There was a silence and the tip of Sasuke's pencil broke.
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Sasuke slowly turned to Itachi, who was sitting on the couch with a stupid smile on his face.
"I haven't even had my first kiss yet and you're telling me that you've done it?!" Sasuke said bewildered.
Another silence. Itachi frowned. He really thought his brother would be happy for him.
"Well?!" Sasuke said, a huge grin appearing on his face. "What was it like!?"
Itachi laughed, getting comfortable. "We were just making out and then," He began turning red. "And then she just started to lift her shirt and it just…"
"Really?" Sasuke inquired. "I thought you would be the one to do it."
"No, I didn't think she was ready for that yet but she just…"
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "What did it feel like?"
Itachi stood up and opened his mouth wide. He made a small whining noise and Sasuke bust out in laughter.
"Today is the best day of my life. You have got to do it, Sasuke!"
"Okay, ok-"
"I'm in love with her." Itachi sighed and sat down by his brother. "I love her so much."
Sasuke frowned. "Itachi, it's not going to work…"
"Why not?" he said, angry. His fist crunched.
"Dad will nev-"
"Then I won't become a vampire." His eyes flared at this new thought. "I'll just run away with her."
"Don't be stup-"
"I'm not. I think it could work. I'll wait for a year and then I'll just go. I'll just leave this place with her. Only you will know where I will be and I'll marry her."
"You're talking cr-"
"You only fall in love once in your life, Sasuke. I love this girl with all my heart and I'm willing to do anything for her."
"No!" Sasuke screamed. "Stop getting so attached! I will not lose you for this girl."
"I am not attached! I'm in love."
"So in love that you're willing to leave me and your entire family behind? Me?! Your best friend?!" Sasuke got up and slammed his hand hard against the table.
"Sasuke-"
"Fuck you!" he screamed.
"I'm leaving and I don't care what you do about it. If you want to be a coward and tell Dad then go ahead, I don't care! I thought you were always there for me."
"Shut the fuck up!" Sasuke screamed, running and pushing Itachi against the wall. He pressed his arm against his neck and stared deep in his eyes. "I have done so much for you, Itachi. I am no coward and I am not planning on breaking my promise. You know why?! Because that's what best friends do for each other. They stick with each other all the time and they're always there. Brothers are always there. They don't fucking leave each other for a stupid girl."
"Don't call her stupid!" Itachi yelled, pushing him to the ground.
"Do you love that girl more than you love your own brother?! Your best friend?! The person who's been for you all your life?! You're eighteen."
Itachi stopped where he was and looked down at the boy. He scowled, turning for the door.
"You're not leaving, Itachi. You're not leaving. Even if I have to do anything to stop you."
"Shut the hell-"
"She's ugly anyway." Sasuke said in disgust.
Itachi whipped around and punched his brother in the face. "If this is my brother, then I'd choose Natsuya anyday."
Why aren't you here with me, anymore?
"We've finished Sakura." Lady smiled, stepping out of the nurses office.
"Are they alright?" she said, standing up.
"Yes. I think so. Neji and I did wonderfully."
She quieted down and nodded.
"Listen to me." She said, her eyes glowing strangely. "You must head over to the city of Chaisoon. There you will meet Sasuke's father, Fugaku. You must tell him of Itachi. I wasn't going to tell you this, but my heart got the better of me. I want to help. You must go there. Understand?"
Sakura nodded strictly, her mind racing.
Chaisoon. Where was Chaisoon?
"You must. As soon as they heal you must go. Itachi could arrive at any time."
She closed her eyes, resting her hand on Sakura's cheek. "I'm afraid this is our last meeting. I will not see you after this." She smiled. "Good bye darling."
Sakura stood, bowing gratefully. "Thank you."
"And Sakura." She gave her a wise look. "Sasuke will always be there for you. Remember that."
Sakura blushed bowing lower. Lady Hyuuga laughed and slowly walked from her, her heels hitting the floor.
As soon as she left, Sakura rushed into the office and saw Sasuke and Naruto laying on separate couches. They were both unconscious. She sighed gratefully and went over to Naruto, pushing his head over to a more comfortable position. She shook her head slowly as she walked to Sasuke and sat down beside him.
She glanced at both, realizing that they'd be really awkward with each other now.
"Oh boys…" she sighed sadly, leaving a soft kiss on Sasuke's cheek.
It's sad to know we had it all.
It's sad to know that we were almost there.
We almost felt it.
Touched it.
And then we lost it.
Like a tunnel of never ending madness.
Spinning and eating us alive.
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