Hey people this is chapter seven! I hope you have enjoyed the story so far. I have enjoyed writing it and I'm not done yet! I still have a few more twists I want to throw your way. So today to do the disclaimer is Hyuga Hinata!

Hinata: *walks to the stage quietly* Hello everyone. It's nice to see you all again. Before the summary Author-Sama would like to take the time to thank all of her loyal readers and everyone who left reviews or PM that weren't rude.

Author: Arigato mina it means a lot to me!

Hinata: Now for your summary.

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: Now if you would please with the disclaimer Hinata-Chan?

Hinata: Hai! Author-Sama does not own any of the original Naruto characters or plot line. That belongs to Kishiamoto-Sempai. She does own this story and plot line. As well as any OC's that may appear! As a bonus the Author would like to dedicate this chapter to sasukesoneandonly and dark shadow400 you guys have been awesome!

Author: That's a little hint for you guys who bother to read the beginning of the chapter and not just skip to the story. I shall be introducing my own character sometime this chapter. And now without further ado the story!

Chapter 7 An Old Friend

Sasuke's P.O.V.

By some miracle the guy whose name I forgot and his dog had picked up a trail on Sakura. They said while its very faint it's still there. In order to track her the guy had his dog whom I think is called Akamichi, not sure, smell some of the things Sakura had worn recently. Then they took him up to the top floor and sniffed around.

He said that her scent was all over the place but eventually found one leading away. The trail went down to where there had been a huge hole in the wall but was boarded up now. It continued on the other side.

In several places her scent seemed to disappear only to pick up again a few miles away. It was aggravating to follow a dog and do what we were. We weren't making much head way now as the dog tried to figure out which way to go. We had been traveling for about six or so hours now and night had fallen an hour ago. I was tired but refused to give up. The icing on the cake? It's now fucking raining. I like the rain but this is bad when you're trying to find someone.

We were waiting to see if that Shino guy could pick up anything when that damn dog started to bark loudly. Tch, how annoying. He jumped up from his perch on a big rock and took off into the trees barking the whole way. The guy whose name I finally remembered was Kiba ran after him hollering for him to wait and not go so fast. He shouted for us to follow because Akamaru had found something. So we ran after him.

For the next two hours we ran through the rain following the dog who had a good trail to follow. Kiba said that he only acted like that when the trail was fresh. I tried not to allow myself to hope that we had found her. I don't know what's wrong with me but for some reason I had grown attached to her.

I looked over at the girl who ran quietly by my side. She had a look on her face that twitched between a half smile and grim determination. I know she's a good fighter but to me she always seemed to be the quiet shy type and she bore a great resemblance to Neji. I could help but wonder if maybe they really were related after all.

I was drawn out of my thoughts when Kiba's dog barked again and this time it was unexpectedly close.

We entered a small clearing in time to see a figure fall to their knees facing us. It was just light enough for me to see their hair color. It was pink, I knew without a doubt that it was Sakura. No one else has that hair color, not even close. I could see her eyes, the normally sparkling apple green orbs were pitch black and very hazy. She stared at us without expression. It was like she didn't even see us. I called out to her and her ears twitched and she looked around for a second, before the corner of her mouth twitched. Her eyes closed and she leaned to the side, she was holding her right side and I finally noticed her breathing pattern. Every breath she took was shallow and hitched. Each time she breathed in her body twitched. I knew what that meant at least one broken rib, with the great possibility of more.

Before Sakura could hit the ground I caught her. She opened her eyes briefly and up close I could see just how black they were. The color of her eyes now rivaled that of mine. They were a few shades darker than mine. The last time I saw her eyes black would be when I first confronted her about school. That was almost four months ago.

Her eyes closed again and her head flopped back over my arm. Her arm fell from her side and hit the ground I was kneeling on. Hinata and Itachi were beside me now. They both looked worried and I examined Sakura again. I was startled to realize they I could no longer feel her breathing. They must have thought the same thing because Hinata reached down with two fingers to Sakura's neck and searched for a pulse. Two minutes passed when she sighed in relief. "She's still breathing. Her heartbeat is faint and at first I couldn't even find it. She needs medical attention as soon as possible. Naruto called Tsunade-Sama and she sent a helicopter for us. It's not very big however so not all of us can fit. Only four can go at once. So I will be going as well as Sakura. Do you want to go Sasuke-San"?

I thought it over and came to the decision that I might go crazy if I didn't. I was about to answer her when Itachi did for me. "Go with them". Was all he said and I nodded to him.

Hinata nodded as well before looking at my brother. "Do you wish to go as well Itachi-San"? A small smile crossed his face before he voiced his reply. "I would, however I believe Naruto would be extremely put out if I went instead of him".

Naruto chose this moment to speak. "Hey Sasuke-Teme why can't you be as nice as your brother? Instead of such a stuck up asshole"? I told myself I would kick his ass later, but for now any such movements would hurt the girl in my arms. Instead I stood up and glared at him. He tried to hide behind Hinata and she turned red while laughing lightly.

It was still raining and Sakura's long unbound hair was sticking to my arm. As well as anything else it touched seeing as how we were both completely soaked.

I carefully moved her head so it rested against my shoulder. Finally the sounds of an approaching helicopter could be heard and we moved out of the way to make room so it could land.

Shizune and a woman I had never seen before emerged from the cockpit and rushed over to us. Hinata seemed to recognize the woman as she rushed to her side and gave her a quick hug. The woman returned it and stood before me. "What's wrong with her? She doesn't look like she's breathing"! Hinata answered her. "I searched and found a pulse. It is faint but there. I think she has several broken ribs and unknown internal damage".

The next few minutes were a blur as Shizune conducted a quick exam of Sakura and determined she had three broken ribs and heavy bruising. She opened her eyes to see if she was blind or not after I told her that while she seemed to hear us she didn't see us.

Shizune was shocked at how dark her eyes were. She muttered several inaudible things before pulling a needle with a syringe from her pouch along with a vial that had a clear liquid in it. She carefully stuck the tip of the needle in it and drew out the liquid until the syringe was full. Then she grabbed an alcohol pad and swiped it across the crease in Sakura's elbow. She stuck the needle in and injected the stuff in Sakura.

After that was all done she waited for five minutes and checked Sakura's eyes again. She frowned when she saw they were still black. Then she checked her other injuries and got up. "Come on you guys we need to get out if here, Sakura's condition isn't getting any better and her body didn't respond to the suppressant. It will take at least two and a half hours for us to get back. There is a problem though. Sakura is quick to recover from passing out so there is a possibility she will wake up before we get there despite her severe injuries". I want to get her as close to the hospital wing as I can so just hold her down and try to keep still".

With that said Shizune and the woman climbed to the front of the helicopter and started it up while Hinata and Naruto closed the doors.

It didn't take long till we were off and zooming back in the direction we had come. Somehow I ended up holding Sakura again as I dozed off. It had been a long day and I was tired.

Sakura's P.O.V.

I was still in pain but it wasn't as bad it was just enough to be annoying. I was coming back to my senses now and I felt something soft all around me it was a bed. I wanted to go back to sleep when a different kind of pain flashed through me. I'm still hungry. That's weird, if I'm in a bed then that means I was found and am now in the hospital. Which means that Tsunade or Shizune should have given me the shot form if the suppressant. So why am I still hungry?

I was contemplating that when the door opened and someone came in. "Any changes with her"? Tsunade asked someone who I hadn't known was in the room. "Hn, no I thought she woke up but it seems I was wrong". Sasuke answered her.

I decided that now was a good time to "wake up". So I groaned and stirred a but just like I'd been wanting to this whole time. Someone moved closer to me in response and I felt a warm hand run down the side of my face. "Sakura, sweetie? Are you awake now"?

It was Tsunade. She smoothed my hair away from my face as I blinked my eyes open. "What happened"? I may know where I am but, fuck me if I can remember how I got here. She picked up a chart and looked over it before handing it over to me. Three broken ribs, heavy internal bruising, as well as numerous cuts and scratches. Just great. Well on the bright side at least I don't scar.

"Well Sakura it's time to change your bandages. So if you will sit up it would be much easier". I slowly pulled myself up on my elbows and took a deep breath.

Tsunade's P.O.V.

I watched as she grit her teeth and sat completely up. She was in pain but did her best to hide it. I unbuttoned the top of her hospital gown and pushed it off her shoulders. It slid down and pooled in her lap. Then I gathered up her long hair and twisted it up and out of the way so it wouldn't get tangled up in the bandages.

I pulled the pin off that secured the gauze together and started unwinding it. When It was almost completely off I moved to her side and pressed two fingers lightly to her ribs.

She winced but otherwise made no response. "Be honest with me now Sakura, between one and ten how bad is your pain? One being the lightest and ten being the worst. Seven", she said quietly. I could tell she hadn't wanted to tell me. I sighed and rubbed my temple before a new thought occurred to me. I opened my eyes and looked hers intently. They were still as black as Sasuke's and that means that the two doses of the suppressant she had didn't work.

"Sakura is the pain you're feeling in your ribs"? She shook her head and I had the answer that I was afraid of. She hasn't taken the pill for over two weeks and her body built up an immunity to it. So it no longer works for her. "Sakura how long have you been fighting your hunger? Since shortly after they took me".

I was shocked by this, surely they would have tried to get her to drink blood and join them. She must have guessed my thoughts from my shocked expression. "They did try to get me to join them and I have information for you. So I will need to speak to you and Sasuke later. This now involves him and he has more than right to know what I discovered while I was there. For now, no they never offered or tried to force me to drink any blood. One more thing thought Tsunade. Right now I'm just barely keeping that side of me in check and I don't know how much longer I can hold out. I am very hungry".

I was intrigued by what Sakura had to tell us but right now what concerned me greatly was to find Orochimaru and get him started on a new pill for Sakura. So I quickly wrapped up Sakura's injuries in clean bandages and left telling her I would return in a few hours.

In the labs I found Orochimaru he was asleep at his desk again. I just sighed. Honestly the man has a bed here but he never uses it, but then again I can't really talk as I am a proud member of the fall asleep at your desk club. What can I say we're all workaholics.

I stepped up to his side and shook his shoulder gently. "Orochimaru wake up. I need you to do something right away". He groaned and peeked a golden eye open at me. "What is it that's so important"? He mumbled sleepily.

I took a deep breath and told him about how late last night Sakura had been found. Then I told him that she was no longer responding to the suppressant. He just nodded before speaking. "I expected this though I am surprised it worked as long as it did. Okay will you bring me a blood sample from her? It will be much easier to do if I can test it on her blood first". I nodded and left the room heading back to Sakura's room. When I got there she and Sasuke seemed to be in an argument and the room practically screamed with the sexual tension, so I drew the blood quickly after explaining what I needed and why. The whole thing took about fifteen minutes and then I was back in the lab.

Orochimaru had already set up his equipment and was reading over his old research notes. A new journal sat close by waiting for him to write any new notes down.

Sakura's P.O.V.

After Tsunade-Shishou left Sasuke moved closer to me and stared at me for two minutes. His attention solely focused on my eyes. Finally I couldn't take it anymore. "Why are you staring at me like that"? He blinked before what I said registered with him. "Your eyes only turn black when you're hungry right? Yes", I said not knowing where this was going.

"I can help you relieve that hunger if you let me". It took me a second to grasp the meaning if his words. He couldn't seriously be suggesting what he was. Could he? No that's just cra... "In other words Sakura, I'm saying that I want you to take my blood".

I froze over as shock hit me full force. "Wh..what are you saying? NO I WON'T DO THAT"! He looked irritated and slightly confused. "Why not? Do you like being in pain? NO! I don't but I'm not going to put someone else in pain just to make mine go away and you can't make me"! Oh shit I think I just provoked him with a challenge.

"Is that so Sa-ku-ra"? I shivered as a tingle made its way down my spine. I saw the flare in his eyes. I knew Itachi well enough to know that an Uchiha never turns down a challenge, ever. Shit what the hell did I just get myself into?

" Whatever it is your thinking won't work on me Uchiha"! I put a brave face on as a devilish smirk slid across his face. Another tingle went down my spine. That's another thing, why am I reacting like this towards him? No other guy has ever affected me like he does. Then again no other guys looks like Sasuke does. He is as I've heard him described by my fellow classmate's sex on legs. With that gorgeous face of his and those onyx eyes that are so deep they seem endless. It like he can look directly into your soul. They are so captivating.

I shook my head mentally and was brought back to the present. His smirk had grown bigger as I refocused on him I placed a glare on my face and was about to retort when the door opened and Tsunade came in again.

She didn't seem to be paying attention to us since she came in speaking. "Sorry to bother you again Sakura. Since you're res... Something wrong"? She asked noticing the glare on my face. "Nothing Shishou. Do you need something"? She blinked as if forgetting what she had wanted "Huh? Oh right Orochimaru needs a blood sample so he asked me to get one".

She seemed to notice the tension between Sasuke and I because she left quickly after getting what she needed

"So where were we"? Sasuke asked smirk still in place. I decided to answer his question before he could do it himself. "I believe I was kicking you out so I can have some peace of mind". He frowned and shook his head. "No I was telling you to take some if my blood because you need it". I scowled. Should have known that wouldn't work. Not with him. No I don't I'm perfectly fine I don't need your help"!

He shot me an expression that clearly said oh really? Then he seemed to vanish from his seat and was suddenly sitting on my bed his face inches away from mine. I could feel his breath on my lips. "I guess we differ in opinion then because I think you do". Before I even registered what he was doing he leaned back and held his hand palm up near my face and drew the tip of a dagger across it. I watched tantalized as he cupped the blood that pooled in his hand. Then the smell of it hit me and I felt my fangs grow longer in response as I threw myself back into the pillows trying to get away from his hand.

I felt my control slipping as he brought his hand right under my nose and the smell hit me full force. I fought against my nature relentlessly even thought my whole body screamed at me to give in. I was weak from fighting myself for so long. Suddenly Sasuke leaned in and wrapped his arm around my waist as he whispered in my ear. "Don't fight with yourself anymore Sakura. You won't hurt me and I'm telling you to, so let go and give in". As much as I didn't want to I pushed him back and gently grasped his hand and brought it up to my mouth. My tongue snake out and lapped at the blood shyly. The taste of it exploded in my mouth. I have never experienced anything like that before. It's indescribable. I licked up the rest of the blood from his hand and then ran my tongue down the cut, sealing it so no more blood would leak out.

Then I reached up and placed my hand on his neck and drew him back down as I encased him in my arms and pressed my head into his chest. Holding him to me in a tight embrace. The arm wrapped around my waist tightened in response. "Are you sure"? I whispered against his chest. "Yes", his reply rumbled in his chest and against my cheek.

I pulled my head away and brought my mouth up level with his neck. I licked the spot on his neck before I bit him.

Sasuke's P.O.V.

I felt her tongue on my neck and then there was a pinching sensation as she bit down. Oddly enough that was the only thing close to pain I felt. Sakura's arms tightened around me as she pressed herself closer and angled my head so she had better access.

I was still expecting pain but it didn't come, instead it almost felt good. Her hand slid up from my neck and into my hair, lightly fisting it. I'm not sure how long this went on but eventually I started to feel light headed. She must have sensed that because she pulled her head backed and looked at me "are you okay"? I just nodded and took note of the changes to her.

Sakura no longer looked unhealthily pale, she had her pale peach color back and a slight rosy tint to her cheeks. Her eyes while no longer black, they were now a dark jade green instead of the apple color I'd become accustomed to. I frowned as she licked the puncture marks on my neck sealing them. "What's wrong? Your eyes". I said simply. She cocked her head sideways in confusion and I couldn't help but find that cute. "What's wrong with my eyes"?

"They are still the wrong color. Your eyes are supposed to be apple green not jade". She blinked twice at me as the corner of her mouth twitched and a smile threatened to make its self known. Suddenly she was laughing, she had lost the fight with not smiling and started laughing. It sounded like music. I frowned at her. What's so funny? I wondered.

Sakura's P.O.V.

I've never seen a pout on Sasuke's face before but damn if it doesn't make him look so adorable. He was pouting at me for laughing at him. Excuse me for still laughing at him, but I can't help it. He told me my eyes were the wrong color, of course they are! I'm still not fully one hundred percent. I feel much better now though. The only pain I feel is from my aching ribs and that is just an annoyance.

I was still laughing when the door opened again and a bunch people rushed in at once. Sasuke got knocked to the floor as Naruto and Ino jumped on my bed and had a wrestling match over who got to hug me first. While they were doing that I slipped out of bed carefully and helped Sasuke to his feet, then made my way over to Hinata.

She stood next to the door frame watching us quietly. I wrapped my arms around her in a tight embrace. Her small arms wound around me as well as she whispered in my ear. "I'm so glad your back Sakura. I missed you so much. I thought I'd never see you again"! I was about to reply when a familiar voice interrupted me. "Aww would you look at that? The Assassins most skilled and dedicated fighter has a soft spot after all"! I froze, I knew that voice anywhere. My head shot up from the top of Hinata's and I whirled across the room so fast before anyone had time to blink. I came to a halt in front of a person I knew very well. Since I stopped so suddenly my hair flew over my shoulders and covered my face for a second.

I looked up at the person whom I hadn't seen in almost three years. Before she or anyone else knew it I jumped on her with a cry of "Naomi"! She laughed as she returned my embrace. "Hey there squirt, nice to see you too". I let go turned around and crossed my arms over my chest with a pout. "Just because you're three years older than me DOES NOT give you the right to call me squirt"! I said with a humph.

Everyone except Hinata stopped what they were doing and stared at me. I knew I was acting out of my usual character but so what? I hate it when Naomi does that (A/N she's just in denial she secretly loves it when Naomi treats her like a child). From the bed I heard Naruto turn to Ino and say "okay who is that and what has she done to Sakura-Chan? I don't know", Ino whispered back.

I turned and glared at the blondes and Naruto fell off the bed as he tried to escape my death glare. Ino just laughed at him and smiled sweetly at me. I just rolled my eyes and turned back to study Naomi and see how much she had changed in three years.

Her raven black hair was even longer now. It fell past her hips and was still pin strait. The only difference was now she had added highlights to it. The dark red perfectly matched her eyes. They were also a dark red and still sparkled with the mischief that she was so well known for. She was tall standing at five ten compared to my lousy five feet. Everyone I know is tall and I'm short. I tell you it's just not fair! Her skin was tanned and still flawless. Overall she hasn't changed to much. I glanced over her and took in her clothes.

Today she was wearing a floor length maxi dress that was pink and green with a slit up the side that ended a few inches above her knee. I could see her shoes peek out from the side. She wore low heeled strapped sandals. They were green with pink jeweled beads woven into the braided straps. Glancing at her arms I grinned at what I saw. "I see you still have your obsession with bracelets, Naomi".

She grinned at me and held her left arm up. A stack of pink, green, red bangles slid down her arm. When they moved out of the way I noticed a gold bracelet. This one had rubies and black diamonds on it. I grabbed her arm and brought it closer to my face. "You still where this one? Yup, this one out of all my bracelets is my favorite because the person who gave it to me is someone who means the world to me. I missed you Saks".

I whipped away the tears in the corner of my eyes and embraced her again. "Then don't stay away so long again Naomi. It's not the same when part of my family is missing! Come let me introduce you to everyone"!

Of course to already know Hinata! It's nice to see you back Naomi-Chan. Same to you Hinata. I hope you've been well? I'm doing much better now. Thanks for asking". She nodded and smiled at Hinata.

Next we moved over to the blonde duo. "Naomi this is Ino Yamanaka and Naruto Uzumaki. It's nice to finally meet you Naomi-San we've heard a lot about you". Ino stuck her hand out so Naomi could shake it but she took it and pulled Ino into a hug. "Oh honey I don't do handshakes, hugs are more my speed and please with the formalities. You can call me Naomi, Nao, or Naomi-Chan. Anything but San, that just makes me twitch". Ino smiled brightly and mouthed to me "I like her"!

Then she turned to Naruto. "Sorry sweetie but I'm afraid I don't know anything about you except your name. Sakura never mentioned you before". Naruto saved my but and explained to her why. "It's alright Naomi-Chan! See Sakura-Chan has only known us for about five months"!

Naomi nodded and then gave the obnoxiously lovable blond a hug.

Next we moved onto Tenten and Neji who were by the wall standing quite close. I raised an eyebrow at her and she shook her head with a pink tint on her cheeks. Heh I'll get it out of her later.

"Wait let me guess your Tenten, right"? That made Tenten smile. "Yes, it's is very nice to meet you Naomi. Sakura-Chan really does talk about you a lot! So much so that I feel like I already know you"! Naomi gave Tenten the same treatment and gave her a warm hug as well. "Why don't we work on fixing that then? So you can really get to know me? We'll all go shopping and then to lunch as soon as Sakura gets clearance and her ribs are healed"!

From the corner of my eye I saw Ino practically swell up with excitement and anticipation. "Hey Nao-Onii chan? Hmm? You're going to regret that if you live that is". She looked at me curiously. "Why? Remember what I told you about Ino? Well none of it was exaggerated. She really is the shop till you drop kind"! Naomi just laughed while Ino shot me a glare, crossed her arms over her chest and turned her head to the side. Naomi just burst out in hysterics at Ino's brash display of childishness. "Wow she's worse than you Saks"!

Neji stepped forward and offered his hand. "Neji Hyuga and I don't do hugs". Naomi took that as a challenge. "Well honey you're gonna have to get over that around me". With that said she pulled the stoic Hyuga in and gave him a big hug. Then she stepped back and looked Neji up and down. Said boy was now scowling big time. Tenten and I had to turn away and stifle our laughter.

"Neji has anyone ever told you, you and Hinata bare an uncanny resemblance? I swear! I've traveled all over the world and I've never before see. Anyone with eyes like Hinata's until now. Here I was beginning to think her eyes were one of a kind". Neji mumbled something that sounded suspiciously like "yeah I think the same thing".

We moved over to Sasuke and Itachi after that. I stood in front of Sasuke first. "Nao this is Sasuke Uchiha and he definitely does not do hugs". Naomi looked at him then back at me with a wicked grin on her face. Oh boy I thought, this isn't going to end well.

Ten minutes later Naomi had Sasuke in a tight embrace and he had a look on his face that promised death to the next person who touched him and Naomi if she didn't let go soon.

Finally I got her away from Sasuke and we moved back to stand in front of the final occupant in the room. "Naomi this is Sasuke's brother... Itachi Uchiha". She cut me off and finished the sentence for me.

Sorry people unfortunately the chapter must end here. I will edit it when I get back so if you'll just bare with my errors id appreciate it. I want to make it longer but due to certain circumstances I chose to end it here. I promised a few people to update in a few days but now I will be away for about five or six days without Internet so just consider this a filler chapter and when I get back I will post a chapter that is longer. I look forward to your reviews and comments and please no flames. You guys have been great.

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