Hey people, so this is chapter six! Oh my gosh, I can't believe we are so far already! Worry not I'm nowhere near done with this story. Heck if you want I might even come up with a sequel. Don't know yet, let's leave that for later on down the road. Any-who, today we have a special guest to do your disclaimer! It's the one and only... Naruto!

Naruto: *walks onto the stage with the sound of loud cheering* DATTEBAYO, IT'S FINALLY MY TURN TO DO THE DISCLAIMER! BUT FIRST YOUR SUMMARY DATTEB...

Author: *punches him on the head* DAMIT NARUTO STOP ALL YOUR DAMN YELLING! You'll scare away my audience. Now just get it over with.

Summary: While out late one night being dragged around by his goofball friend Naruto, Sasuke suddenly feels like they are being followed. Next thing he knows is that they are surrounded by strange beings that clearly aren't human. One of them tries to attack and kill him when he is rescued by someone that oddly reminds him of his school principal based on her hair style choice. He learns the girl's name is Sakura and that she isn't alone, there are four others. Tenten, Ino, Hinata, and Sakura are a team joined together to fight the creatures that lurk in the night. They are known as the Midnight Assassins. After their impromptu rescue Hinata is injured and they disappear into the night. Sasuke can't help but wonder if he'll see his pink haired savior again, but he's in for a shock as our beautiful assassin is now attending school with him but she is hiding a secret what is it? Will Sasuke figure it out before he falls for her? As he peruses trying to find out he is slowly making her fall for him as well.

Author: Great and now for the disclaimer.

Naruto: *still sobbing loudly* The Author *sniff* does not own me or the original story * sniffs louder* She does own this plot line. *runs to the side of the stage where Hinata waits and glomps her * Waahh Hina-Chan, Author-Chan is being mean to me again!

Hinata: I-it's okay Na-Naruto-Kun. Sh-She just wa-wants you t-to st-stop yelling. *passes out from all the blood rushing to her head*

Neji: *enters on the stage with a furious expression* Let go of my cousin you Baka! You made her faint again... *Author turns down the volume of their argument and shoved them off stage with a sweat drop* Anyways here is chapter six sorry about that.

Chapter 6 Without a Trace

Tsunade's P.O.V.

Two weeks, two weeks since she disappeared. Not even a trace of her could be found. I even called in my two best trackers. Shino and Kiba were due to arrive tomorrow morning from our American branch. I held little hope they could pick up Sakura's trail.

Nothing was the same without her, everyone had taken Sakura's disappearance very hard. None so much as Hinata, she wouldn't eat, sleep, or even talk. Not since that morning. I often found her wandering around the halls with a blank look on her face. Almost like she didn't know where she was. Her eyes were no longer bright and shiny. Before they held so much life but now it was like staring at a dead person.

She refused to even leave Sakura's room when asked. If she did leave it was to walk to the place where everything went down. I don't know what to do with her anymore. She looks like a ghost now. She was losing weight and nothing I said could get her to eat.

A knock sounded on my door and Shizune's dark head poked in. "Tsunade-Sama, she's at it again. Hinata left the room and is making her way to the top floor. What do you want to do"? I didn't know how to answer, what could we do. She doesn't respond to anyone anymore. I rubbed my head as she waited for my answer. "I don't know Shizune, just let her be for know. We'll think of something.

Naruto's P.O.V.

I was having a hard time sleeping tonight. It just wasn't the same with Sakura-Chan gone. The light outside my door flickered on and I saw a pair of feet walk past through the crack at the bottom.

I glanced at the clock. The red numbers said it was almost four A.M. who could be up so late? I wasn't going to get anymore sleep so I might as well check it out. I slipped out of my bed and pulled on my pajama bottoms before leaving the room.

Once I stepped out of my room and glanced around I didn't see anybody. That didn't mean anything though they could have turned the corner since I was only two doors down from it that is very possible.

So I hurried to the corner and glanced both ways. There about ten feet down was the small figure that belonged to a female. Who could that be? She has long dark hair that looks blue... "HINATA! Where are you going"?

It doesn't look like she even heard me. I remember Tsunade-Baa Chan telling me that she hasn't been herself. Could it really be that bad? I decided to find out for myself and took off sprinting after her. I ran around and stopped in front of her. She finally stopped moving and stood there as if she was patiently waiting for me to move. I looked up into her eyes and was shocked. They were so pretty and shining before. The Hinata I knew was full of life, shy, and a little timid. This Hinata was too skinny and very pale. Her clothes didn't fit as well as they did before and it looked like she hasn't brushed her hair in three days.

"Hinata, what's wrong? I know Sak...

NO, DON'T SAY THAT NAME! SHE'S GONE AND NEVER COMING BACK! THEY KILLED HER AND ITS ALL MY FAULT! BECAUSE I WAS TOO WEAK TO PROTECT HER"!

She took off running down the hall, but I had no intention of letting her go off by herself to cry. Sakura wouldn't want to see Hinata acting the way she was now. I caught Hinata when she tried to run around another corner going too fast and tripped. I grabbed her before she hit the ground and held her close as sobs wracked her body.

Sakura's P.O.V.

I couldn't remember how long I'd been in the dark anymore. Time held no meaning for me, just the intense pain I felt. The only reason I knew I'd been here awhile was because if how thirsty I was. It's been far too long since I last took the pill. The first day it hit me I wished someone would just kill me already. It felt as though someone had lit my insides on fire and submerged me in acid.

I was slowly losing my mind to my vampire self. She was just waiting for my stubborn personality to break so she could assume control. How much longer am I going to be here? I must escape soon. Hopefully someone will come again like they did in the beginning.

FLASHBACK!

My head hurts a lot. It wouldn't surprise me if they dragged me the whole way here and down there flights of stairs letting my head hit every single step. Now I remember why I hate vampires so much. They are such assholes.

I heard someone approach the door I was locked behind and then the jingle of keys. Finally a click as the door was unlocked. Two vampires entered while a third hung back. Are they stupid? I may be shackled to the wall with silver but it doesn't affect me as much as it does them. I can easily break these chains. Tch, shows you how smart they are.

I waited for them to unlock my feet and one wrist before I took action. I quickly pulled a small silver needle from the hidden compartment on the bottom of my shoe and shoved it through the vamps neck. He burst into ash and I was on my feet moving again before the idiots even realized what happened.

I managed to get the upper hand on the two and I ran down the hall trying to find the exit. Instead I came across a large dimly lit room. There was a large throne like chair in the middle and a vamp sat on it. He looked thoroughly amused.

He spoke and it sent chills up and down my body. "See, I told you she would come to me. You didn't need to worry yourself so much Zabuza, Haku. Why don't you greet our guest"?

Who the hell is this guy? I've never seen him before. Although he does bear a slight resemblance to Sasuke. I'm sure I've never met him. "Please make yourself at home Sakura-Chan. Don't stand in the doorway so far away. One would think you aren't welcome here and you most certainly are". I was mad now. "If I'm so welcome here why the fuck did your damn vamps kidnap me? Huh? Tell me that you asshole"!

He shook his head like he was about to scold a misbehaving child. "Temper, temper. We will have to do something about that. Zabuza". He said lazily. Next thing I knew I was slammed into the floor with enough force to crack three of my ribs. "What the hell was that for you fuck tard"? He glared at me now and I got the feeling he didn't like how I was speaking to him. Well he can just go fuck himself for all I care. "You know I've been nice up till now but if you continue to speak to me like that we are going to have problems".

"Now then since we have that out if the way, why don't I introduce myself? My name is Madara Uchiha I am... BULLSHIT! I know the Uchihas and you sure as fuck aren't one"! He sighed loudly as if he were just mildly irritated. Then he rose from his chair and disappeared. He moved so fast that even I couldn't see him anymore. Suddenly I was air born and flying backwards. I collided with a pillar thirty feet away. I could feel it break with the force of my impact. I couldn't hold back my pain this time and I cried out in agony as I fell to the ground. I could hear him speaking again but it wasn't to me.

"Take her back to the cell, let's see what she has to say after a few weeks with nothing except her thoughts". I never felt them pick me up because I had already passed out by that point.

END OF FLASHBACK!

I couldn't remember his long ago that was. It could have been an eternity for all I know. God I miss everyone so much. I wonder if I'll ever see them again? Probably not at this rate. I feel like I'm going to die soon. I've never gone this long without my pill what am I going to do? I can't hold back forever and I don't want to let that side be in control.

My thoughts lulled me into sleep where my fears became reality in the form of nightmares.

Naruto's P.O.V.

I finally got Hinata to stop crying and now she was asleep in my bed. I knew she was suffering and blamed herself for Sakura's disappearance. The problem was I didn't have a clue as how to bring her out of her depression. It seems no one did. Perhaps I should pay a visit to another of her friends. Maybe they could help? I will talk to Tenten first. Out of my two choices she seems to be the most level headed one. Glancing at the clock I noticed it was almost 7:30. She should be awake now. They all kept pretty early schedules.

In front of Tenten's door ten minutes later.

*knock, knock, knock*

I heard shuffling behind the door before it finally opened. Tenten stood there in shorts and a tank top with her hair down and wet. She'd obviously just gotten out of the shower. "Oh hey Naruto, what do you need"? She asked with less enthusiasm than usual. I knew it was because of Sakura. Her kidnapping had affected us all.

I rubbed the back of my head and though about how to phrase my question. "Can I come in? I really need some help right now and I'm hoping you might be able to provide that". She nodded her head and stood back letting me step around her and into the room.

"It's about Hinata, I just don't know what to do. I found her wandering the halls at around four this morning. At first she just ignored me, it's almost like she didn't even know I was there. But as soon as I mentioned Sakura's name she went ballistic. She started shouting about how she was most likely dead and that it was all her fault".

I took a deep breath and Tenten waited patiently for me to continue. "Then she took off down the hall and when I finally caught up to her she collapsed into my arms crying so much, muttering the same thing over and over again. I finally got her to stop and now she is asleep in my bed, mostly because I don't know where her room is". Tenten looked very saddened by the news as she thought over is best to respond. "I'm sorry Naruto but I don't know what to do, this is the first time in two weeks she's even said anything. She refused to sleep and even eat. The fact that you got her to talk and sleep is nothing short of a miracle. I don't know how you did it but you've cracked through the walls she's put up around herself. Out of all of us you have the best chance of getting her to even remotely acting like her old self. Just keep being there for her. Don't leave her alone for a second. We needs someone to lean on right now and she chose you. Don't let her down. If you do Ino and I will kick your ass. Now get back to her. I have something to do this morning. The trackers Tsunade-Sama sent for arrive this morning and she wants Neji and I to pick them up from the airport. So if you'll excuse me".

With that said Tenten escorted me to the door and closed it softly behind me once I stepped out.

Hinata's P.O.V.

I was so tired but sleep no longer held me. I feel like I've been trapped in a world where nothing can get through to me. Almost like a part of me has died. I don't know what to do. Everything is so dull around me. Why am I so sad?

Oh that's right Sakura isn't here anymore. She's gone because they took her from me.

I finally opened my eyes and realized I had no idea where I was. The bed sheets I was lying on were definitely not mine as they are a light lavender color with a light blue comforter. These are a blinding shade if orange with a dark blue comforter. You'd think that would be hideous but they actually didn't look that bad. This is not my room nor is it a hospital wing room. All the bed stuff is a soft white and cream color.

A small noise to my right caught my attention. What is that and why does it sound like snoring? I quickly turned my head to the source of my mild annoyance to see a head of spiky blond hair. My face instantly lit on fire N-Naruto? What is he doing there? Oh my god, this is his room! Well that explains the orange.

Focus Hinata this is no time to be day dreaming! Why am I in Naruto's room? Why can't I remember anything that happened after Sakura went missing? I tried sitting up and nearly made it when a fierce pain ripped through my stomach. "Why am I so hungry"?

I think I said that out loud because Naruto snapped his head up and looked at me. "Hinata, you're awake! How do you feel? Please don't cry anymore I didn't mean to make you cry. I promise I won't say her name around you anymore. Just don't cry anymore"!

After saying all that Naruto claimed me in a bone crushing hug. I couldn't focus on that though. When had he made me cry? As far as I remember he's been nothing but sweet to me. What's going on?

"Na-Naruto, can't bre-breath! Oh", he gasped and quickly let go with a sheepish expression. "What happened Naruto? When did you make me cry? I don't remember that". His expression fell and was replaced with a sad look as he spent the next hour explaining what had happened in the past two weeks and then early this morning.

I placed my hand over his "Naruto I'm sorry I made you and everyone else worry. I was just so distraught. I will make up for it though, I promise. Will you take me to Tsunade-Sama"? He nodded and we set off for her office.

Tsunade's P.O.V.

It had only been thirty minutes since I sent Neji and Tenten to the airport to pick up our guests. So I was expecting them back anytime now when I heard a knock at the door I figured it was them. "Come in"! I called loudly so they would hear me. I arranged a warm smile on my face as the door opened. "Welcome to Kon..., HINATA?!" I sputtered as the pretty girl gracefully waltzed into my office. I stood up from my chair and raced around the desk. I enveloped her in a tight hug. "Hinata I'm so glad to see you okay again. I was so worried about you. How do you feel"? She returned my hug and a small smile graced her face but it didn't reach her eyes.

"I'm sorry I worried you and everyone. I've been nothing but a burden, but no more I want to help find Sakura-Chan. Please let me help bring her home"! This time I saw her expression reach her eyes. She was dead serious. Even if I told her no she would still go so I might as well give her permission. I nodded at her and her usual bright smile spread across her face. Her eyes sparkled for a minute.

Another nock sounded at my door and this time I knew who it was.

"Come in"! The door opened and Tenten strode in followed by a guy with wild, spiky, brown hair and red triangles tattooed upside down on his face. Behind him a guy with sunglasses and a high collared jacket. His hair was also brown but more tame looking. Behind him came a rather large white dog.

The dog stopped and sat by Kiba. "Is this dog potty trained? I will not have him marking his territory anywhere in the building". Kiba stared at me before a large grin made its way across his face.

"Don't worry about a thing Tsunade-Sama. He is well trained. This is Akamaru, he helps me with tracking people". Hinata started fidgeting because she had something to say but didn't want to interrupt. Sometimes that girl is to polite for her own good. "Yes Hinata, was there something you wanted to say"?

Kiba's P.O.V.

Huh? Who's Hinata? Looking up at Tsunade I realized she was not looking at me, but at someone who was behind me. I turned around and saw the blond kid from earlier as well as something more. Rather someone more. It was a girl and boy was she pretty.

She has long dark blue hair that had purple tints to it and eyes like pearls with lavender tints. I've only seen that kind of eyes once. They belonged to the Neji guy who brought us here. Maybe they are related or something? She's probably his sister.

"Hi I'm Kiba, who're you"? She promptly turned red and looked away. I got the feeling she didn't like all the attention. The blond kid answered for her instead. "That's Hinata. She is the adopted sister of Sakura! I'm Naruto Uzumaki, BELIEVE IT"!

Wow this kid sure is loud, he's probably not so bad. "I'm Kiba Inuzuka and this is Shino Aburame".

I turned back to Tsunade to inquire about our visit. It's not that I didn't want to be here I was just curious.

"So will you fill us in now about why we're here"? She took a deep breath and rubbed her temples trying to dispel an oncoming headache. "Right let's get down to business. As you know about two weeks ago one of my best hunters was taken hostage. Normally this wouldn't be such a problem".

"The particular hunter that was taken is named Haruno, Sakura. Here is her file".

She tossed me a fairly thick file with a picture pinned to it. There were four girls in the photo and Hinata and Tenten were two of them.

The one in the middle was circled in red marker. She had pink hair that looked really long. Her eyes were big and apple green. They all stood together in a bug group hug laughing.

Only one was unidentified. She had long blond hair and bangs that covered one of her eyes. The other was closed so I couldn't see the color but I bet they're blue.

I opened the file and looked inside. The first six pages told just about everything about her. Name, age, hair color, blood type, stuff like that.

What really caught my attention was what it said underneath her name. Classification: Half-vampire, excels at every and anything tossed her way. Ranked as skilled in anything.

Holy shit! A half vampire?! They let a vampire join the hunters? "Are you crazy? You let a vampire join? Do you realize the danger she posses for the other hunters"?

Tsunade's P.O.V.

I took a deep breath to relieve some of my anger and tried to keep in mind that Kiba and Shino most likely had never come across someone like Sakura before. After all she was the only known half vampire in existence. I opened my mouth to explain when Hinata beat me to it.

"Sakura- chan would never intentionally hurt anyone here. She wasn't born that way, in fact she used to be one hundred percent human. She was attacked when she was four years old. That was also the day everything she'd ever known was taken from her. I can't tell you that story because its none of my business".

Hinata paused for a minute before continuing with e playing about Sakura. "Orochimaru-Sensei has developed a special pill that suppresses her vampiric nature and allows her to coexists with humans. She is not a threat to anyone".

Kiba was quiet for a several minutes as he took in everything she had said. In that time Shino spoke up and his quiet voice filled the tense silence.

"If I may, are you totally sure about this pill? Could any relapses occur"? This was a question I had wondered about for the last ten years myself and we still had no answers. "I don't know. It is a possibility, however for the last twelve years as long as she takes it every two days like she is supposed to there are no problems. If she misses taking it the consequences are very bad for her and increase with each missed dose".

It didn't surprise me that his next question was about the mentioned consequences. "She experiences intense pain that radiates through her body. As well as an increased desire to quench her thirst".

They both nodded. It was time we got down to business Sakura's life was on the line and I had a terrible feeling that her time was running out. We needed to find her as soon as possible.

Sakura's P.O.V.

The next time I woke up it was because those assholes were back. Great another trip to the biggest dickhead I've ever meet. Won't this be fun. I though sourly. As they tied my arms together in front of me I noticed something was different. The ropes did not burn as they had before. Meaning they were not soaked in Holy water. This could be my chance to escape!

They lead me down the familiar halls to the big open "throne room". As before Madara sat in that chair with his head resting on his hand and a smirk on his stupid face.

"Ah Sakura-Chan how nice of you to join us"! He said brightly as if greeting an old friend. I snorted. "Like I had a choice you sadistic asshole" I muttered under my breath. His smirk disappeared and a scowl replaced it. Oops looks like he heard me I thought sarcastically. A smirk of my own slid across my face as I suppressed a giggle. He may be able to hurt me right now but irritating him is the only form of fun I have at the moment.

"ENOUGH WITH THE SNIDE COMMENTS"! He shouted like a little kid throwing a tantrum. He sighed heavily like I was a kid who needed reprimanding. I wanted to provoke him further but I needed to hold back. He obviously wanted something from me. If he didn't get it he could just kill me now. I needed to watch what I said to him if I wanted to get out of here alive.

I sighed heavily ignoring the flash of pain for my two broken ribs. Kami I can't wait to get out of here and get healed. This seriously hurts like a bitch.

"What do you want Madara"? He looked suspicious for a moment but waved it away. "I want you to join me. Let go of your ties to the humans and embrace what you are. Become the person you were meant to be, instead of this lowly beaten down girl who is losing her will to fight back anymore". I looked at him surprised. How the hell did he know that? "Oh yes Sakura-Chan, I know all about you and your condition. As well as your strength of will. I'm impressed most people would have cracked after two days. Yet here we are more than two weeks later. You are easily the strongest vampire I've ever known and you aren't even a full vampire".

He smiled gleefully to himself as I processed his words. If he knows everything about me then how long has he been watching me? He spoke again interrupting my thoughts. "Unfortunately I don't have time to hear your decision today. I have matters to attended to. I won't be back for a while so be a good girl and sit in your room and think over your choice. By now".

With that said he vanished and I was taken back to my "room" Kami why do I feel like a little kid being punished? That is just ridiculous I am almost nineteen years old not fucking nine. How dare he treat me as such! I may be short but I am not a damn weakling. First chance I get I'll rip his damn heart out. If he even has one that is. It's probably shriveled and black to match his soul.

After being placed in my cell I pretended to go to sleep and this paid off extremely well. Those vamps are so fucking stupid. I mean talking about Madara's temporary absence outside a prisoner's cell? How fucking dumb can you get? Geez! While in my pretend slumber I learned that he really was gone and would be for a week. He also wanted something besides me to join him from me, but they didn't say what. Hmm, perhaps they aren't so stupid after all. That or they just didn't know. I waited for six hours just to make certain that Madara was too far away to capture and bring me back easily. Although by that point he just might kill me, seeing as how I'm most likely more trouble than it's worth.

They changed guards every four hours. This I knew from my long stay here. So I waited until then to plan my escape. The vamps figured by now I was too weak to try anything, so they left me tied up with plain rope. I just rolled my eyes. Still they are making my escape possible so I'll make their deaths quick.

Tsunade's P.O.V.

"Alright so you all know the plan. Let's do this quickly people. A storm is rolling in and we want to pick up her trail before it is washed away completely. Set out and bring her back. As of right now the twelve of you are ordered to find and bring back Haruno Sakura"!

They left my office quickly and I prayed that the abandoned building Sai had found two days ago would yield some results. Sakura please be found quickly and alive.

Sakura's P.O.V.

Breaking the ropes and the lock on the door was a price of cake. So was taking out the two vamps serving as guards right now. They never even saw me coming. Tch, morons. Just stand there and let me kill you, makes my job much easier.

I knew which would lead to the chamber I had been to twice now. So I'll go left and see if I can pick up Madara's scent and follow him out.

Twenty minutes and six or so battles later I found his trail. Heh too easy. I carefully peered around the corner. Only six guards? They must not know I'm coming. Hey I'm not complaining. While on my impromptu tour of the place I found a weapons room of sorts. They had Katanas so of course I grabbed a couple. I may be good at fist fighting but I prefer my guns or Katanas.

Only two of them were actually armed. How strange. It's like they don't think I am capable of escaping anymore. Well that will be their undoing. I sprinted from the corner and slashed through the first vamp. Unfortunately for him he exploded into ash before he could even look surprised.

The others rounded on me and one of them even shouted at me demanding to know how I escaped. I just rolled my eyes at this. Typical vampire response. "You know just because I'm only half vampire does not me half strength.

I toyed with him for a little longer before taking him out along with the others. Throwing the doors open I felt the gentle breeze that stores the trees for the first time in what felt like forever. I was glad that the sun had set already. This meant I had the cover of the night and I can blend in with the shadows easier even despite my hair color.

After running for about fifteen minutes, all the while ignoring the pain in my chest. It started to pour, great I thought sarcastically. Just what I need a damn rain storm. Still I could use this to my advantage since vampires, excluding myself, hate getting wet. Unfortunately it didn't look like the rain would let up soon and my clothes were now plastered to me.

I hadn't changed my clothes since I was there but someone else had done it for me. Probably to insure I had no more weapons. Now instead of my favorite improvised pj's, I was wearing red ridiculously short, shorts and a white tank top which now my dark red bra showed through. They had taken my shoes after my last little stunt with the needle. Oh well, I can get some more. I mean it's not like I have a shortage of money. My parents were ridiculously wealthy and now I was since I inherited it.

Man this really sucks. I'm sure if I was still human I would catch pneumonia since I'm soaked to the bone now. I'm so tired though. I don't have much energy left and my ribs are starting to restrict my breathing. I can't run much longer. I know I should keep going but I just can't. I'm so tired and hungry.

My vision started to go black and I thought I heard someone calling my name. Why does it sound like my friends? I must be delirious now if I'm hearing that. I fell to my knees when I couldn't run any farther I felt myself slump sideways and waited for my side to connect with the ground, but that never happened. Strange, it feels like someone is holding me, but who? Everything is so blurry now but I swear I hear someone calling me. The voice is so familiar. It almost sounds like... Sasuke? That was my last thought as my eyes slid closed and surrendered to the sleep I had been deprived of for two long.

And there you have it! The end of chapter six! Was that really Sasuke who caught and rescued her? Was it just her imagination? I bet you really want to know don't you? I bet you all really want to know what Madara is up to don't you? Well you'll just have to stay tuned. Not to worry I'll have chapter seven posted in a few days! Questions/comments welcome, thoughts appreciated and please no flames! Don't like? Don't read! A kiss to all you who have stuck with me *muah*!

-Sasusaku993 out-