Bite Me

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..Within tomorrows obscurity, let's fade away together

Sasuke: 18

Sakura: 17

Sai: 16

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Author's Note: So, this morning (10/25/08) I took my LAST pill for the bladder infection! My doctor still wants to run another test on me to make sure all the bacteria is gone. Haha, the preview was making people go crazy! XD

Chapter Seven: Annihilation

The night carried on and as he expected, Vivienne arrived. Her slender form illuminated by the moon, she had destroyed one of the boards blocking a window. Even in the darkness, his eyesight was much better, he had night vision or something.. like a feline.

Feral.

Her high-heeled boots clicked on the floor as she let herself right on in. Sai didn't move, he sat there, not thinking at all.

He heard her sigh, "You're going to have to feed eventually." She crossed over to him, extended her hand towards him but he simply looked at it as if it were of no importance to him.

"Get lost."

The blonde-vampire retracted her hand and with a grunt, placed it on her hip.

"..our master wishes to see you." she told him with impatience. Sai shook his head, "I don't have a master, I never will." Vivienne growled low, obviously angry with his lack of respect towards their master. "You should be thanking him for gracing you with immortality!" her voice had gotten louder, she was pissed off but Sai still didn't give a damn.

"Thank him? I should rip out his throat for what he did!"

Vivienne took a predatory step in Sai's direction, "You are to follow commands without hesitation." Sai slammed his palm on the ground, "I follow no one's orders! I'm not a subordinate like you!" she balled up a fist, "You became a subordinate the day you died, you don't have a choice."

He said nothing, only breathed in and out deeply as if he were trying to calm himself down. So he wouldn't explode in a fit of rage.

"..or..." she spoke suddenly, her voice softer, "-my master could find a replacement. I'm thinking he'd be satisfied with that pink-haired girl you and Sasuke are so entranced by."

At that comment Sai shot forwards, his face dark. -angry. Vivienne laughed in the darkness while Sai looked around to locate her.

"Don't touch her!"

She laughed again, a child's laugh. Suddenly, she was in front of him again. Vivienne smirked, "I won't if you come with me but... refuse and Sakura will have to pay with her human life. Understand?"

As much as Sai hated taking orders, as much as he thought it was below his standards, the thought of Sakura.. -dear sweet Sakura. Her life being snatched away because of him, would eat him up inside.

She smiled when he followed her to the window, "Our master's territory is far from here, if you need to feed along the way, we'll stop." he nodded at that and with a final look back, Sai left.

'Sorry Sasuke..'

"Thanks for helping me yesterday night." Sakura said quietly as soon as Sasuke took his seat in the driver's side of his car. He gave her a quizzical look, "Are you thanking me for saving you or for helping you clean up all the broken glass?"

She shrugged, "Both, obviously." his eyes were somehow drawn to the area on the left side of her neck. The area where Sai had bitten her the other night. He had done a horribly sloppy job at it too. Not only did he bite her too deeply, but in an attempt to get more blood, he ended up tearing the flesh. She had placed a gauze-pad on it so no one at school would see two huge fang marks.

Sasuke's index and middle fingers lightly traced over the white gauze covering her neck. He watched her flinch at the contact and pulled away, afraid he had caused her pain.

"Does it still hurt you?" she nodded and touched the gauzed herself. "It throbs on and off throughout the day."

He gripped the steering-wheel tightly, hating that he could no longer protect her as good as before when he had inhuman strength on his side. Now he was a mere human tampering with the vampire world, trying to protect Sakura from any harm. He knew it himself, that he'd be of little help the next time she was in trouble.

Without his vampire senses, how was he supposed to know when a vampire was near? To feel when Sakura was in any sort of danger, to smell her blood from a mile away...

"How's Sai?" she asked innocently, not looking directly at him but instead avoiding his piercing gaze. Sasuke blinked his deep-blue orbs at her, "We had an.. interesting conversation and left it at that."

A smile came over her, "Is he.. still the same or-"

"-it's hard to tell at this point. He's still not used to being a vampire, it'll take time."

He pulled out of the school parking lot and started in the direction of the mall, he had promised Sakura that they would go shopping for the afternoon and then do the grocery list her aunt left for her to complete while she was away for a few days on business.

"Whereto first?" He asked once they entered the busy mall. Sakura pressed a finger to her bottom lip and looked up. "I need a pair of shoes.." Sasuke chuckled beside her, entangling their fingers, "Do you want or need them?" Sakura blushed and pulled him along, "Does it matter?"

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Oh God. It was horrid. Shopping with Sakura was like... torture! There were too many fuckin' stores, especially shoe-stores! They were everywhere! Every corner they turned, at least three of them would be there and Sakura would pull him in that very direction.

"You've already bought four pairs of shoes, isn't that enough?" He asked, hoping she'd listen to reason and stop shopping.

"You're right. I've got so many shoes so I should find some outfits to go with them, oh! And maybe a handbag or two!" Sasuke ran his fingers throughout his hair and sighed, "Okay, you go shop to your heart's content and I'll go and get a bite to eat."

She held him tighter, "But.. it's no fun without you!" He chuckled, "I'm going to pass out if I don't eat something." She pouted but reluctantly freed him and took a step back, "Fine. I'll probably be at Hollister, come find me after and we'll go do the grocery shopping."

He nodded, handed her the bags she made him carry, and left from her sight in the direction of the food court. Practically stumbling to Hollister, Sakura went in search of some shirts.

She wanted.. something bright. -and maybe something that would make Sasuke really stop and stare in amazement. Shaking her head and proceeding to the back of the store, Sakura mumbled, "That guy's going to be the end of me."

By the time Sakura had finished shopping at Hollister, she decided to sit on a bench just outside the store. There was still no sign of Sasuke however and she was starting to worry.

She had been there almost an hour and Sasuke wouldn't have taken so long to eat, would he? Or maybe.. he was savoring the taste of human food again..

"Hey!" Sasuke called, popping out from behind her. She was startled by his entrance but calmed down once she rested her body against his. "What took you so long?" She asked with curiosity.

He shrugged, "The line was long, so we all done here?" She nodded and showed him her new shopping bag added to the other four. He laughed and took half the load for her.

"We just need to get those damn groceries now."

And with a sigh, they both headed in the direction of the supermarket. Hand in hand, smiling, content.

"I'm impressed." Vivienne started, her feet finally touching solid earth, Sai soon after following suit.

"You have more will-power than I thought."

Sai simply walked past her, he didn't feel the need to be formal. Just bursting through the doors to get the meeting over with so he could go on in peace. The blonde-haired vampire sat in a throne, looking withered, tired.

Vivienne trailed behind the male, smiling when Sai came to a sudden stop. She stepped in front of him and bowed her head in respect, "Master, this is Sai." The vampire nodded his head once, when Sai didn't respond, she elbowed him in the gut, "Bow!" she whispered.

He bowed his head just like Vivienne had and rose. They locked eyes for a split second, the leader sniffed the air and rose from his seat.

"Master..?" Vivienne questioned when the vampire walked towards Sai. He stood his ground, prepared for a fight or argument.

"..that blood... -on your face." he grunted, reaching for Sai who backed up, not wanting his filthy hands anywhere near him. "Master, you shouldn't strain yourself, you're still weak, remember?"

He ignored Vivienne's warning and advanced towards Sai.

"What is it?" He asked lazily, not liking the way the male was eyeing the blood on his face all of a sudden. "I.. need that blood. -now!" His outburst made Sai jump slightly and then.. it dawned on him that the blood on his face was-

"..Sakura!"

How could he... damn! Her blood was still caked on his face and the scent of it was strong enough that the elder vampire could smell it! Sai continued to move away from the vampire, he looked at Vivienne from time to time.

"Vivienne!" He shouted, she straightened out, "Yes, what is it?" The vampire was now turned away from Sai and looking at Vivienne, "Get me that blood." Before she had a chance to answer, Sai had began yelling and cursing.

"-no! You can't!"

The vampire turned to him, "I'll do whatever I please, now step down." The vampire threatened, his teeth snapping towards Sai. "Vivienne, you lying-"

"I never lied to you. If my master wishes your human friend's blood, then he will get it, there's nothing I can do but give him what he desires." Sai had made a fist during the middle of her rambling, he was ready for a fight.

"...you crave her blood as well, I can feel it." The male spoke, a smirk playing on his pale lips, "I'll share if you'll behave." Sai shook his head, "Don't even think about laying a single finger on her!" he yelled, growing very angry. The male stepped in, very displeased with Sai's behavior.

"You'd better learn your status." he said through clenched teeth before looking over at Vivienne who was awaiting a command from her master. Sai glared, "Screw you!" and dashed for the nearest window, he shattered it with his elbow and flew down to the ground.

The male laughed sickly, "Get that girl before he can. Don't disappoint me, Vivienne." She bowed quickly, "I won't." and she was gone in the blink of an eye. The aged-vampire scrambled back on his throne and awaited the presence of Vivienne with the human girl who would feed his quench for her blood.

The groceries hadn't taken that long, since they arrived back at her house just after six, Sakura asked him to stay. He had agreed and she was currently picking out a movie for them to watch, "Vampire movies are out for tonight." She declared with a sigh.

Instead, they settled for some slasher-movie. Sakura was laid out on the couch, with Sasuke beneath her sitting upright; from time to time, her eyes would flicker up to his face and watch the way his eyebrows furrowed.

"Why do these people go towards the noise? They're so stupid." He had said at one particular part, Sakura shrugged and couldn't help but laugh, "I love the way you scrutinize movies."

She watched him lean towards her, careful not to crush her. He took her face in his hands and kissed her. When he finally pulled away, she was flustered and blushing already.

"-what was that for?" she asked cutely, not looking at him. He caressed her cheek, "Just in the mood." as soon as he had said that, he captured her lips again, molding their mouths together.

"How cute. You two are lovers now." A soft voice said from the darkness of the house. They both bolted upright, looking around, Sasuke arms embracing her and keeping her safe.

"Vivienne.." Sasuke breathed when she finally made herself clear. She stepped out of the shadows and moved gracefully towards them. "So nice to see you again, Sasuke. How is your human life going?"

"Get away!" He spat, venom coating his words. "I'm afraid Sai is a lost cause, he doesn't please my master."

Sasuke held her tighter, "Why did you come here?" he asked, his tone harsh, his eyes hard as stone. Sakura glanced over at Vivienne, she seemed so sinister. Much different than the first time they had met.

"Why, for Sakura of course. My master craves her blood, if she doesn't come with me, he'll go on a rage and look for her himself." She paced around them, circling them like a hawk.

"-and we don't want that now, do we?" she taunted. Sakura clutched onto Sasuke, she was scared out of her mind. She yelped when (out of nowhere) Sai pounced on Vivienne, sending the two of them tumbling to the ground.

Sasuke took that as his chance to run, Sakura right at his side. He knew Sai would be able to take care of himself, he just needed to find a safe place. Outside was far too dangerous with all the other bloodsuckers out and about.

They reached the basement, Sasuke shut the door and locked it from the inside. Both of them ran down the steps and then Sasuke managed to find a corner in the dim light from the small ground level window.

He held her against him, her body touching the wall while Sasuke's back was out in the open and she knew.. that he was willing to give up his life just to save hers. She felt something cool being slipped onto the middle finger of her right hand, she glanced up at his face.

"-Sasuke.."

He pressed his forehead against hers, "I'll keep you safe, Sakura, no matter what." They door was being pounded on from the other side. Sasuke knew that it was Vivienne and not Sai.

She whimpered against him and clutched at him for support. A flood of light pooled down the stairs of the basement, sending Sakura into terror. They both heard the fast steps of Vivienne.

Grabbing a foreign object, Sasuke gripped it tightly and readied himself for an attack. Something sharp slashed diagonally across his back, causing him to keel over with a great amount of pain.

"Sasuke!" the girl cried, holding him, not wanting to hurt him any further. She heard Vivienne's laughter and then she was thrown to the ground, smashing into a pile of things. She ached everywhere and could only barely hear Vivienne's words, "I'm getting really tired of this." and she was seized by the vampire.

She heard Sasuke struggling to his feet, he charged at them with the intent to kill Vivienne but she single handedly knocked him against the far wall. Sakura heard his grunt of pain as if it were right next to her ear.

"..stop it! Don't hurt him!"

Vivienne 'tsked' at Sasuke, "I think becoming human was the worst mistake you ever made. Look at you now, you can't even save your lover." She teased, walking around in the darkness.

With a final intake of breath, Sakura felt the air diminish from her lungs and then everything began spinning before she blacked out.

Before Vivienne made her leave, she took a final glance to where Sasuke was struggling to stand, "Oh, you should really take care of that vampire-reject." Her laughter carried off the walls even though she had already disappeared.

Sasuke slammed his fist against the wall and cursed under his breath, "Fuck it all." he stumbled up the flight of stairs and found Sai face down on the floor. He limped over to him and shook him, "Hey, get up! You're not dead."

There was little movement on Sai's part but enough to show Sasuke that he was still conscious. Sasuke looked up at the ceiling, his lips pursed and his mind going crazy.

He knew what he had to do to get Sakura back without a scratch and he had to do it fast. Rushing into the kitchen and rummaging through the drawers until he found a knife.

He turned Sai around so that he was face up, he placed the knife beside him and pulled him upwards until he was in his arms. Sai came around and looked at Sasuke's face.

"W..what the hell?" he mumbled groggily.

"No time to explain, hurry and bite me." Sai was taken aback by Sasuke's odd request. "Why?" He looked down, "It's the only way that I can protect Sakura properly, being human won't allow me to do that."

He shook his head, "No, I-I can't!" he shouted, Sasuke still holding him against his body. "Sai.. now is not the time to argue, just do it!" With slight hesitation, Sai brought his face to the side of Sasuke's pale neck, he opened his mouth and brought his fangs slowly to the skin.

He broke through the flesh, Sasuke paralyzed with the feeling of being bitten in so long. He pressed his hands to Sai's shoulder when he thought the male had had enough.

Sai was breathing hard, he wiped his face with the sleeve of his shirt, trying to remove the blood. Sasuke took his arm and pushed up the material, he brought the knife out and made a small cut across his wrist.

Sai winced slightly and watched Sasuke press his lips to the crimson liquid that had begun to seep from the wound.

"Will you be in pain?" Sai asked when Sasuke pulled away. He watched the older male nod his head, "I don't care.. as long as-" he sucked in a breath, "D-damn.. its already started." he murmured quietly, his voice strained.

"I'm going with you." He stated, he was confident in going. Sasuke contemplated that idea, "I'll need all the help I can get." Sai stood and helped the pained male up to his feet, "Can you walk?" he nodded, "I'll be fine."

"Good, 'cause I need to pick something up before we leave." Sai and Sasuke both disappeared in the darkness. Leaving the house quiet and empty.

The blonde watched her stir beneath the blankets. They had only arrived a few moments ago and her master would be on his way soon.

"Ah.. you've made my master so thirsty, Sakura." She spoke in a soft tone as soon as Sakura had awakened. "-but you'll fix that, won't you?"

Sakura looked around, "W.. where's Sasuke's?" She demanded, being brave. The vampire shook her finger at the girl, "I'll be asking the questions but.. if you must know, he's taking care of your rebellious friend."

"...Sai." she whispered to herself.

A tall blonde male stepped into the room, he crossed it and was now at the bedside. Instinctively, Sakura moved away, drawing the blankets around her for protection.

"It's time." he said smoothly, reaching for her but having his hands slapped away by the girl.

"Don't make this hard." The male warned, grabbing for her again and successfully catching Sakura. She struggled against him, even as he pinned her down and began to move closer to her. He had to hold her neck to the side, his fangs nearing her quivering flesh.

"..Sa.. -Sasuke..." she whispered before pain took hold of her. She gasped and fought against the male but he wouldn't budge. He drank, the sweet taste entering his mouth and sliding down his throat.

Sakura felt sick to her stomach. Her mind was starting to become dizzy, everything spinning. She felt him release her and wipe his chin with the back of his hand, "I'm finished here, you may do as you wish with her."

Vivienne sat beside her on the bed, she swept away strands of pink hair and gazed at the blood on her neck. "..you're going to become one of us, Sakura." she said quietly before once again, everything in her vision disappeared and unconsciousness seized her for a second time.

Oh... the pain came and the pain went. It was like dying a thousand times in repetition; endless.

And then a thought overpowered the pain.. he would hate this. Hate this body, hate this being and everything that came with it.

..even the dead heart he had loved. -and the beating that stopped...

Not even tears were enough.

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She watched with her deep green eyes, the way Vivienne dressed her up like some doll. She was currently working on her hair, brushing the messy, pink pieces until they were in perfect order.

"That dress really does look gorgeous on you." Vivienne complemented, finally putting the brush down and helping Sakura to her feet. The dress was elegant. The black colour contrasting with her pale skin. The thick-straps hung loosely off her shoulders, a low V-cut style.

As she walked, the dress trailed slightly behind her. It was tighter at the hips and knees and from there to the floor, it flared outwards.

She heard the woman laugh while she led her out of the room, "I'll bet Sasuke will just die when he sees you." she said with a smile, Sakura looked confused, "..Sasuke..."

"You must be hungry, we'll go eat soon, we just need to pay a quick visit to our master."

Sakura nodded dumbly and watched as Vivienne led her from the room, her hand on the small of her back, helping her to walk. The blonde opened a door and allowed Sakura entrance first.

"How do you feel?" a male's voice sounded from across the room, Sakura looked down at the stone floors, "..I don't know..." Vivienne stepped beside the girl and looked out at her master, "When she eats, she'll be perfect." Vivienne explained with a smile.

He nodded, "Very well. -ah.. it seems we have two intruders." The man spoke, his demeanor calm. Vivienne bowed her head, "I understand. They'll be taken care of."

She looked over at a quiet Sakura, "Return to your room and I'll have food sent down to you." Nodding, the girl walked away from the two vampires and headed back to the same room she had woken up in.

Instead of sitting on the bed awaiting Vivienne's return, Sakura trudged over to the desk where beauty supplies had been placed. She looked into the mirror, gently smoothed her fingers over the skin of her face. She looked deeply into the hazed over green eyes she now had.

Her mouth was starting to feel oddly dry, her body growing listless the longer she waited for Vivienne. A curt knock at the door startled her but she calmed down when the woman entered, "Looks like you'll have to wait a while longer before you can eat. We have intruders to take care of, come."

Sakura went with Vivienne, her mind dizzy, her steps light.

"When they attack, listen to your instincts, they'll guide you to victory." Sakura couldn't do anything, she listened mindlessly to Vivienne's fighting tactics. They stopped in front of a large wooden door, "Be on guard."

The two women stepped into the dimly lit room. The pale moonlight flooded into the spacious area. Vivienne stepped in front of her and walked a few feet forwards before coming to a halt.

"You two really are pests." Vivienne droned on in utter boredom. She took hold of Sakura's shoulders and presented her to the men.

"You're keeping dear-sweet Sakura from eating when she's so thirsty." From the darkness, the girl watched two men step out of the shadows, their eyes cold. Sasuke looked at the girl he had once known to be alive, "What?- Vivienne! You fuckin'-"

"-that's quite enough, are we going to fight and get this over with already?" Sasuke's hands were outstretched, he wasn't paying any attention to Vivienne any longer, he was gazing at Sakura.

"..Sakura..." he said, his voice husky, ink orbs staring at her distant face. She took a step forwards, her head hurting all of a sudden.

"S-Sas.. Sasuke..." He watched the way Vivienne's hold tightened on Sakura, not wanting to let her go.

"Release her." He demanded, his attention now turned to Vivienne. She laughed, "It's not in your place to give orders." Sai stood beside the male, his expression placid while he watched. Sakura gasped and fell to her knees, she had a hand at the base of her throat.

Sasuke became alarmed and rushed towards her, Vivienne met him half-way, blocking his path. "You're going to kill her!" she glared, "She'll eat soon but I promised our master that we'd get rid of you two first."

He wanted to comfort her in her painful time. To stroke her face, to kiss her, to tell her it would pass soon. He couldn't... not when Vivienne wouldn't allow him near her. "She will not be tainted, she belongs here now." Sasuke growled, "You can all go to hell! I'm taking her back!"

Sai blinked his eyes and shot forwards, Sasuke did the same soon after. Vivienne was graceful and quick on her feet. She moved from side to side, dodging all of their attempts to grab her.

On the ground level, Sakura's mind suddenly went blank, her breathing became labored. Her fingernails scratched at the floor, muscles tightening and teeth clenching. She chewed on her bottom lip, drawing blood.

She watched the quick movements of the three vampires in battle. Her lips quivered, fists balled. If her heart was still alive, it would be beating at a tremendous speed. When she saw the way Vivienne made it through Sai and Sasuke's defenses, she stood.

Sakura saw the way Vivienne maneuvered herself after Sasuke's initial swipe at her face. She saw the way she was suddenly behind him, that sinful face smiling at the taste of victory that was only inches away.

Sai caught on as well. -but.. it was too late, right?

Drawing in a quick breath, Sakura felt the moisture gather in her eyes, the way her feet carried her to where the battle was, "Sasuke!"

And the blood spilled.

Author's Note: Haha. Omg! Longest chapter so far! Over 4000 words long! You ALL better be happy! XXD eh, yes, so Sakura is now a vampire! Haha, she finally joined the club! 3 Hope you liked!

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