Crimson Moon
"Wake up Big sister!" Hanabi yelled as she jumped on her sister's bed. Hinata pushed her away tiredly then pulled the covers over her face. "It's Saturday, let me sleep…" Hinata said. "But Naruto-nii-san called you on your cell phone. Don't you want to call back?" Hanabi said. Hinata got right up and grabbed her cell phone. "Naruto called?" she yelled.
"Do you like Naruto?" Hanabi asked as she sat down. "As a friend, yes. As anything else, hell no!" Hinata said as she checked her messages. "You're such a lair Hinata…" Hanabi said rolling her eyes. Hinata dialed the phone and called Naruto.
"Hello?" the blonde asked tiredly.
"You called?" she asked.
"Yeah! Last night some guy got into the vampire base and tried to kill my dad. I'm not sure what kind of power he used, but it wasn't a vampire power, that's for sure."
"Are you okay, Naruto?"
"I'm fine, don't worry."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm fine Hinata."
"Alright. Bye."
She hung up. "You like Naruto!" Hanabi said. "Didn't you leave? Geez! I can't have one minute to talk to Naruto can I?" the older sister yelled. "Nope!" Hanabi said. "Now get dressed since you're up!" Hinata pushed her sister out of the room, slamming the door after. 'Why does she do that? It's torture!' she thought as she went to her dresser.
She got on a blue short sleeve shirt over a white long sleeve shirt, black jeans, and socks. She went downstairs tiredly. "Hinata, get over here." Neji said and she went over. "What is it?" she asked. "I need you to go with Kimimimaro to search for new teammates." He said. She looked at him confused. "Why Neji?" she asked. "Danzo said our squad was too small. I know, you're probably unsure but-." He said. "Fine, I'll go." She said getting her sneakers on. "Evil brat. What's with you? You've been talking back a lot." He said. "You're bossy, that's what." She said getting her tan coat on.
"Hurry up Hinata. I don't have all day." Kimimaro said. "Now I'm going to take longer." she said. They left soon after. "So…Who was your friend I heard about? His name's Natu or something?" he asked as they walked down the sidewalk. "It's Naruto. I helped him with homework." She said. "Aww…How cute of you." He said smirking. 'I'm going to slap him!' she thought. "Why is it you're a 24-year-old but you still act like a child?" she asked. "Hey, you don't have to hide that you like Naruto. My girlfriend Shizune was like that at first, but she warmed up to everyone knowing." He said. "And that's another thing!" she yelled. "How come you never got a girlfriend after Shizune died?"
He sighed. "I'm busy fighting vampires. You get spare time because you go to school, but I don't get free time, even in work. If I ever get free time of course I'll go on a date with someone." He said. 'He sounds upset…Why'd I have to say that?' she thought. "Anyway, let's see if we can find anyone willing to join our group. But there's only one thing, they have to know vampires exist before-hand." He said. "What! That's like finding a needle in a haystack!" she yelled. "Well if we let just anyone join we'd have problems wouldn't we?" he asked. She was quiet, knowing he was right.
All day passed and their mission was a fail. The only one's who saw real vampires were rather in denial, or in a mental home. They walked through town at night still looking. "I told you we wouldn't be able to find anything." Hinata said. "Yeah, I know. We should stop at Cryosys to get ammo. We still have to hunt vampires even if we can't find hunters." He said. "I can't believe I wasted all day doing this…" she said. "Whatever. Let's go." He said. They got to the alley and went into Cryosys. " Oh! Hinata, Kimimaro…Why are you here?" Kurenai asked. "Ammo. Why else would we be here?" he said. After they got ammo they left.
Naruto sat in his room bored. "Okay, I give up! I have no idea what that guy was!" he said to himself and got up. He left his room. "Hey Fishcake!" Temari said as she walked over. That was sometimes what she would call Naruto is she was in a good mood. (This is rare.)
"What is it?" Naruto asked.
"Nothing really. I heard you befriended a human." She said.
"So?"
"I don't understand you. Humans are weak creatures. We can do unimaginable things they can only dream of, and they can't do anything. Why care for such a worthless creature?"
"Heh…You just don't it. Humans aren't worthless, just different. They can go out in the sun without burning, they don't crave blood, they don't live like we do…If you were to just put aside the fact that you're a vampire you'd understand. Go on a date or something, then you wouldn't be as bitchy."
She hit him. "That's for calling me bitchy. But you have a point I suppose." She said then left. Naruto went into the living room. Minato was talking to Uchiha Itachi. Itachi was a tall 21-year-old. He had long black hair that he tied back, onyx eyes, and pale skin. He wore a red shirt T-shirt under his gray vest, black jeans, and brown shoes. He was Sasuke's older brother, but since Sasuke had a different opinion of vampires they didn't live together. "Long time no see Naruto." Itachi said. "Why are you here Weasel?" the blonde asked. Everyone called him weasel, but he didn't mind. "I'm here for a visit, is that a problem?" Itachi asked. "No. But I wanted to ask my dad something if it's okay." Naruto said. "What is it Naruto?" Minato asked. "Who was that guy who attacked us last night? He wasn't a human or a vampire." Naruto said. "Right! I never told you! That was a Hex." Minato said. Naruto gave his father a confused look.
"I guess I'll explain…A Hex was the first vampire hunter. You see, a Hex is kind of a human and vampire but isn't in a way. If a vampire gives up his or her immortality and mates with a human the vampire genes are mutated slightly. The DNA doesn't go right with human DNA therefore the child isn't a vampire or human. A Hex has powers almost like a vampire, but they can't harm humans, only vampires. So a long time ago the Hexes where the only things that could stand up to vampires, therefore, they joined together and were vampire hunters. Over time the line between human and vampire has become so big it's rare and almost taboo for a vampire to give up immortality for a human. Instead we turn them into vampires. As for the vampire hunters humans took over that since there weren't any Hexes left." Minato said
"I think I got it…" Naruto said. "I hope so. I've seen your grades by the way, your friend must be hammering that stuff into your head." Minato said. 'I should call Hinata and tell her…' Naruto thought walking away.
Hinata and Kimimaro got into the forest almost all the way across town. "That was fun! That one vampire was really a challenge!" he said happily. 'That's Kimimaro…Always happy to get rid of vampires…' Hinata thought. Suddenly a dark figure bumped into Hinata. "Sorry! I'm in a hurry!" a male voice said running into the direction they came. Kimimaro quickly stopped the figure. "I wouldn't go there if I were you." He said. "I'll be fine. Vampires don't stand a chance against me." The figure said. "Wait! You know vampires are real?" Hinata asked. The figure stepped into the light from the moon. "Of course." He said. He had short, messy red hair and red eyes. His shirt, pants, and shoes were all black, and we wore a long black coat with a buckle by the collar. It was eerie with how quiet it was.
"So you're a vampire hunter too?" Kimimaro asked.
"Kind of. I'm not part of a group if that's what you're asking." The red haired guy said.
"What's your name?" Kimimaro asked.
"Sasori. And you two?"
"Kaguya Kimimaro and Hyuuga Hinata. We're part of the Hunters, an organization for vampire hunters. Why don't you join?"
"I suppose I could. But I want to know how good you are."
"What do you mean?"
"Well if I'm going to be working with you I want to know if I'll be the one doing all the work or you'll be useful."
"If you're going to say that we should kill the vampires in the abandoned house to the west of here it's already done."
"No wonder it's so quiet. Fine, I'll come."
They headed back to the vampire hunter base. Three hours later they got there. Naruto was playing cards with Hanabi. "Naruto when did you get here?" Hinata yelled. "Two hours ago. Neji let me in because Hanabi wanted to see me." Naruto said. "It's almost midnight! Why are you here so late?" she yelled. "One, it took me that long to get here. Two, my dad wouldn't stop taking to me." He said. "You're strange…" she said. "I know." He said and got up. "Is this your boyfriend Hinata?" Sasori asked. "He's a friend!" she yelled. "Anyway, I need to talk to you outside." Naruto said. The two went outside. As Naruto told Hinata everything, everyone else met Sasori.
Hinata leaned on the building. "A Hex? Are you sure they're real?" she asked. "One of them attacked my dad, so yes. If you've ever noticed, a vampire's power tattoos are red, but a Hex's are purple. Besides, if vampires exist what's to say other creatures besides humans don't exist too?" he said. She sighed. "Okay" she said. "You have a point."
"I hope that guy doesn't come back. I mean he was really scary, and that's coming from me."
"Well if he does be careful."
"I will. By the way Sasuke's brother is visiting the hideout."
"Itachi? The guy you told me about?"
"Yeah. I feel bad for him. Since Sasuke works with vampire hunters Itachi can't visit his little brother. And he really wants to."
"That is sad. I'd hate it if Neji wasn't able to see me. Sure he lectures me too much, but I still love him."
Naruto laughed. "You mean the big brother who's trying to brainwash you into hating vampires? Well, that's his problem. I'll see you at school on Monday then. Bye!" he said then left. She went inside. "You're 17 Sasori? You look older." Neji said. "Are you saying I'm an old man or something?" Sasori asked. 'He must be sensitive about his age…' she thought. "I'm going to bed Neji!" she yelled and went upstairs.
Sunday ended quickly and everyone who has to go to school went. "Sasori is creepy…" Hinata said. "A little bit…" Tenten said. They got to school early since they wanted to get out of the house before Sasori started a conversation. "Well at least there are as many people in our way if we're early." Kiba said as Hinata went to her locker. 'I'm so used to Naruto being here when I'm at my locker…It's so odd…' she thought. She felt a tap on her shoulder and saw Naruto. "Hi!" he said happily. "Uhh…Hi." She said.
"I wanted to ask you about that red haired guy." He said.
"Sasori? He's the new member of our squad." She said.
"Did you need a new one?"
"Yeah, Danzo said so. Anyway, about Sasori. I don't know much about him. Sorry I can't tell you."
"I think he attacked my dad. He has the same red eyes and hair as the guy I saw. Can you do me a favor and see if he has the purple tattoos on his arm?"
"I'll see what I can do Naruto."
"Thanks Hinata! You're awesome!"
She shut her locker. "Naruto, how long ago did you have blood?" she asked. He looks at her confused. "Why do you ask?" he asked. "Your eyes are a bit purple. I know that if a vampire doesn't get enough blood they temporarily go insane. Naruto, if you need blood you can take it from me." She said. "I haven't been feeding because of that guy. I'm afraid that if he finds me he'll try to kill me too." He said. "Well if the one who attacked you is Sasori he won't show up here. So hurry and take some of my blood now while no one is here!" she said.
"Fine." He said and moved her collar out of the way. He quickly bit her. 'It hurts as much as last time…' she thought as he started taking blood. He took a bit then stopped and pulled his fangs out. He wiped the blood off his face and his fangs retracted. "I don't know what I'd do without you Hinata." He said as his eyes turned back to normal. "Die." She said. "Actually, yeah. I would." He said.
Kiba and Tenten were talking on their way to their class room. "You know Kiba, I hated you the first time we met, but now I'm used to you a bit."Tenten said. "Yeah. Thank goodness Hinata helped us get along." Kiba said.
Tenten's past
Tenten hid behind a shelf that was leaning against a wall. The ten-year-old was frightened from the vampires that attacked. 'What are those things? Why did they do this?' she thought. The orphanage she lived in was almost completely destroyed because of the vampires. "Is that it?" a male voice asked. "I think so. I don't see anyone else." Another voice said. "Well look! I don't want anyone le-!" a female voice said. She was cut off by a gun shot. 'Huh? Who did that?' Tenten thought. "You damn vampires better learn not to pull shit like this. You're pissing me off." 19-year-old Kimimaro said as he lit up a cigarette. "Kimimaro, stop smoking and kill them already." 17-year-old Neji said as he killed two more vampires.
After ten minutes of killing vampires Kimimaro found Tenten. "Are you okay, Kid?" he asked. She screamed then threw a piece of brick at him. It hit part of his face. "Oww! Good thing you have bad aim. I'm not going to hurt you. Come out." He said. She came out of hiding. "Sorry…" she said. "It's okay, I just got a scratch. See?" he said pointing to his cheek. She stayed quiet. "If you're wondering what happened, those vampires are dead now. I'm a vampire hunter. As for that guy, he's a hunter in training." Kimimaro said and pointed to Neji. "I heard that Kimimaro!" Neji yelled. Tenten smiled. "I'm Tenten. If it's not too much trouble I want to be a vampire hunter too" she said.
Kimimaro looked at her confused. "You know vampires are real?" he asked. "Yeah. A few of the kids here were half vampires." She said. "Well it's a good thing I don't have to explain it to you. Come on Tenten!" he said.
They got to the Vampire Hunter base two hours later. "This place is big." Tenten said. "Yeah. You wait here while I set up a room for you." Neji said and left. "Hi!" Hinata said from the couch. "Hi! My name's Tenten!" Tenten said. "My name's Hinata! Nice to meet you!" Hinata said and ran over.
"Are you a vampire hunter too?" Tenten asked.
"Not yet. Kimimaro-nii-san said I'm too young."
"I'm ten years old."
"Me too! Kiba's a year older than us, but he's nice!"
"A boy?"
"Yeah! He and his big sister are here."
"What's all the yelling about?" 11-year-old Kiba asked as he walked down the stairs. "Kiba, this is Tenten she-" Hinata said. "Don't care. Why should we get more useless girls? Boys are better." He said. "What was that? Girls are better than boys you stupid loser!" Tenten yelled. The two kept fighting for awhile. "Okay stop it! Girls are just as good as boys! Now can we just get along because if I have to hear this every day I'm going to scream!" Hinata yelled. The other two stopped.
"Why don't we watch a movie or something? Neji bought a DVD player and a few DVDs." Hinata said. "Okay!" Tenten said. The three kids watched kid movies until they fell asleep. Neji and Kimimaro came down and saw them all sleeping on top of each other. "Should we wake them up?" Kimimaro asked. "No, let them sleep. It's cute." Neji said.
"You know I never thought Hinata could yell that loud. I thought she was shy." Kiba said. "Well people change. Right?" Tenten said. "Of course. Anyone can change. Even someone evil could be nice the next day. Sasori might change too." He said.
I'm so sorry this took so long! My laptop was working slow and I had so much to do! I promise it will never take this long again! Anyway the next chapter will have more action and blood.