Hey people! Here is chapter 15! Wahoo! We have come so far already! Wow! Things are really heating up aren't they? Well it's about to get even more heated. Something's about to go down. Are you ready for it? I hope so! So hang on to your seats and get comfy. Today to introduce the summary and disclaimer we have... Who do we have today? OH MY GOD! I forgot to schedule someone to do the disclaimer and summary! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Random reader: While Author-Sama has her mental break down/freak out session. I will give you the summary and disclaimer for her.
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.
Random reader: *tries to speak with wailing in the background* now here is the disclaimer. SasuSaku993 does not own the original Naruto cast or characters. She does own the characters that appear in this story like Naomi, the twins, Jose, Alex, and everyone from the different branches of the Assassins. Now on with the story!
Chapter 15 Take Down and Retrieval Mission
Hinata's P.O.V
I'm not sure how long I've been here. I can't remember anymore. Was it a few hours, days, weeks, years? I don't know. It's dark, I can't see anything. The reason for that? I feel a cloth across my eyes. Well that explains that. What happened? Oh yeah... I was at the house with Kiba waiting outside while I retrieved something.
FLASHBACK!
"I'll be just a minute", I told Kiba as he pulled up to the giant house I called home. When Sakura's parents died everything that was left from her family went to her. She had no other living family so the only one to inherit it had been her. It wasn't until after Tsunade adopted her and they both took me under their wings that she started living in this house.
I pulled my keys out of my bag after hopping out of Kiba's car and walked to the front door. My room window faced the side of the house where Kiba had parked. I asked him to wait since I wouldn't be too long.
When I opened my door I immediately knew something was wrong. The balcony door was cracked open. I knew I didn't leave it open as I hadn't even opened the door in a few days. Plus I never leave it open.
My keen senses told me someone was behind me. I spun around just in time to block the hand that had been about to jab my pressure point at the base of my neck. I grabbed the assailants arm and threw him into the full length mirror on my door. It shattered on impact. The person got up and I saw that it was a guy. Something was familiar about him but I couldn't place it.
I jumped up and kicked him in the chest. He stumbled and caught my foot as I retracted it. He threw me across the room and my back hit the glass doors. They shattered too. Small shards dug into my back through my white shirt. It stung a little but I couldn't worry about that now.
The guy pulled out a small knife and I vaguely remembered Tenten telling me it was called a kunai. He flung it at me aiming for my thigh. I just barely managed to doge it. I noted my katana sitting on my vanity table where is dropped it yesterday. I lunged for it and the guy anticipated this. He jumped at me forcing me to the ground while he landed on my back.
I cried out as something sharp dug into my side. It was a needle. He was trying to inject me with something! I jerked around and finally managed to knock him off. I got to my feet quickly and ran towards the shattered doors calling out for Kiba.
I barely made it two steps when I felt myself flying through the air again. This time I landed on the vanity table and it broke with my unexpected weight on it so suddenly. I looked around for my sword, remembering that it had been on the table. No such luck. I thought as the tip of my sword touched my chin. This guy had it now and I was defenseless.
What should I do now? He has my sword and I didn't bring any hidden weapons with me to school today. I had only one choice now. I shoved the blade out from under my chin and tackled him to the ground screaming for Kiba. Another needle was shoved into my skin and this time I didn't have a chance to fight back as my world turned dark.
The guy shoved me off him and stood up pushing the hood off his head. I knew this guy. It was Kabuto, Orochimaru-Sensei's new assistant. My eyes closed against my will and I was gone.
END OF FLASHBACK!
I shuddered at the memory. I should feel pain and I do, just not at the level someone who's been thrown into things should. The only pain I feel is in my neck. Like I slept on it wrong.
I tried moving my arms only to discover they were chained to whatever I was standing against. Same thing for my ankles.
As I moved I felt something else wrong. My clothes, they didn't feel like the length they should have been. It felt much shorter. Whatever I was wearing barely went down to my thighs. It didn't have sleeves either. Though it did feel tight against the top of my chest...
I heard a door open somewhere close by and I stopped my mental assessment. A voice spoke and sent chills down my spine. "How lovely! You're finally awake! Hinata-Chan, did you sleep well"? I ignored Kabuto and went back to pulling at my wrists. They were bound with rope that was wet. I figured it was water.
A sharp stinging to my left cheek sent my head turning to the right. He had slapped me. "It's not very nice to ignore someone when they are talking to you Hinata-Chan. Surely your parents raised you better than that? Oh that's right you were raised by Sakura-Chan and Tsunade-Hime. They don't really have manners at all".
Anger burned through me. How dare he talk about my family like that, I told him as much and he laughed. The sound froze my spine. It sounded just so cold and devoid of emotion.
"You think they are your family? How naive you are. They are not your family Hinata! Would your family keep secrets like the ones they've kept from you? No I don't think so"! Silence filled the air after his little speech. A small part of me wanted to what he was talking about, but my stubborn side and pride made me hold my tongue. Anything he has to say is probably a lie.
"There is nothing you can say to me that I don't already know"! He moved closer to me and was right by my ear now. "Really? So you know who killed your real family? How she slaughtered your mother, father, and even your sister in cold blood"? He asked as he ripped the blind fold off. How the hell did he know that? Sakura, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and even Orochimaru had told me what happened. How there was no saving them. They were all beyond the help they could give them.
"SHUT UP! You don't know anything! Sakura saved my life that night. She has always been there for me! Even when she didn't even know who I was. So don't EVEN talk about her that way"! My eyes followed him around the room as he walked around. I struggled some more. Aching to be free and beat the living day lights out of him.
Sleep over came me again and my struggles weakened before stopping completely. I mustered up the last of my strength and glared at him before pawing out again.
Sakura's P.O.V.
After Sai set me back on my feet he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the exit of the airport. He slipped my keys from my other hand and picked up his bags. The smile was gone and I knew it was time to get serious. I had to tell him about why I had called him here. After all Hinata was as much a sister to him as she was to me. He deserved to know.
I slipped into the passenger seat while he stowed his bags in the trunk and got in the driver's seat. Sai hates the way I drive way past the speed limit so he always insists on driving whenever it's just the two of us. Whatever he drives like a pansy anyways. A brief smile tugged at my lips as I recalled the first time he had ridden in the passenger seat with me driving.
"Sakura". That's all he had to say as be slipped into the car and started it. "We both know this isn't just a social call. Why don't you tell me about it now"? I sighed and faced him as be pulled the car out of the parking spot and into the slow moving traffic.
"Okay I'll tell you". His expression stayed blank as I relayed the entire story to him. Even going back as far as when I was taken. I left the more personal moments with Sasuke out. Excluding the rooftop battle. That was the only intimate moment I shared with him. Last night would never be shared with him. Especially since his mouth is almost as big as Naruto's.
Sai may be a nice guy (rude and downright dirty/ inappropriate nicknames aside) but he can't keep a secret like that to save his life. I swear sometimes he's as bad as Ino and she's the queen of gossip. If I told her something like that I might as well send an email to everyone I know cause by the end of the day they all WILL know.
"I see and after you woke up yesterday afternoon this Naruto person received a call from Kiba? (A/N Sai and Kiba already know each other). After that you headed back to base where you received the phone call, and discovered Kabuto, you called me. Did I get that right"? I nodded my head in agreement.
It wasn't too much later that we arrived back at the base and were immediately approached by one of the trainees. His name was Konahamaru. He was a kid just like Naruto. Always striving to be the best. He ran towards us and stooped down to pant. He shot back up with a smile on his face. "Sakura-Onee chan Tsunade-Baa Chan wants to see you. She said to tell you as soon as you got back" with that said he ran off towards where his training team waited. Moegi and a kid named Udon. He immediately got into a fight with the girl and they squabbled all the way down the hall and out of sight.
I took hold of Sai's arm and dragged him up the stairs and down the hall opposite of my original destination. I knocked on the door three times and waited for the "enter" that I knew would come. A few seconds later the expected admission came. I opened the door and gestured for Sai to enter ahead of me. He gave one of his fake smiles and went in.
"Ah Sai nice to see you again. Still giving people rude nicknames"? Shishou asked as we entered the room. The expression on her face was a cross between a smile and a scowl. She and Sai really didn't get along well because of his ridiculous habit of giving people inappropriate nicknames.
Sasuke's P.O.V.
After leaving a note with Sakura I slipped out of her room and into mine. Unfortunately two people were waiting for me already. The Dobe and Itachi both had a serious expression on their faces. Though I could detect a twitch in Naruto's mouth every few seconds.
Itachi was the first to speak. "Mind telling us where you've been"? He asked in a tone that clearly said he already knew. "Itachi why do you ask questions to which you already know the answers"? I asked him crossing my arms over my chest and fixing him with a scowl. Despite knowing where he constantly disappeared to now we still don't get along.
"Just answer the question Teme"! Naruto said jumping up and trying to poking me in the chest. I merely grabbed his arm and forced him back. "Why do you want to know so badly Dobe"? He jumped back pulling his wrist out of my grip and rubbed the back of his head. "Because... Ah just answer the question"!
"Nope not going to happen". I turned around and opened my closet to grab my training gear. After that I headed towards the door. Opening it I stepped out and called over my shoulder. "Let me know when Sakura gets back from the air port I want to meet this friend of hers". I closed the door on the Dobe and heard him shouting. "Teme you get back here and answer my question"!
A smirk slid across my face as I heard him say OW! That meant Itachi must have hit him upside the head.
I headed down to the training area. Since I've been in the hospital and the party happened I've gotten next to no training done. I've got to keep my skills up if I want to stay sharp. Once I arrived down stairs I noticed someone was already here.
A group of people stood next to the door I was headed for. They seemed to be arguing over something, but I wasn't sure. A girl had her back to me and she seemed to be trying to redirect the argument. She had bright blonde hair that was short and wildly curled.
They stopped arguing and turned to me. A girl with black hair and gray eyes turned to face me. She looked irritated but smoothed it over with a small smile. I raised an eyebrow at this. The blonde turned and face me. A smile instantly sprang to her face. I got the distinct impression of Naruto from her. Odd as it was this girl reminded me of Naruto.
She skipped right up to me and held out a hand. "Hi, I'm Lily! You must be Sasuke"? She said in English with a heavy Australian accent. I nodded my head and hesitantly gave her my hand. "You're probably wondering how I knew that, right"? I nodded again. "Oh that's easy! I met Hinata the night of the gala and she told us about her friends, she also... Ow hey what was that for Chloe"? Said girl had elbowed her in the ribs. "I'm sorry please forgive Lily's thoughtlessness. We haven't told her yet". I nodded and released her hand. "Its fine, just don't mention it to Sakura. She isn't taking it too well".
"As your friend already guessed I am Sasuke. Who are you"? I asked turning to the two guys now leaning against the wall. "I'm Aiden and this is Joshua", said the taller of the two guys. Despite being taller I could still tell he was younger than the other guy.
"If you don't mind my asking how is Sakura? We haven't met her personally but Hinata spoke highly of her. Last I heard she was out of the hospital. That true"? The girl with the black hair was the one to speak. Her gray eyes studied me carefully as she waited for my response.
"She's taken her disappearance hard. After all she is Hinata's adopted sister". I didn't want to impart any more information than necessary. If she wanted to know then she would have to ask Sakura herself.
Observing the group carefully I noticed a katana strapped to Lily's waist. Hmm I wonder if she's any good. My own katana was resting at angle across my back. She seemed to notice my gaze and looked at me expectantly. "Where you coming down for training Sasuke"? Lily's hopefully eyes were on me. I gave a nod and her excitement peaked.
"Can I train with you? They won't train with me anymore"? Her face was pleading. I looked over her shoulder to Chloe. I figured she was in charge seeing as how she held an aura if authority. Her expression said 'do it at your own risk'. Looking back down at Lily her expression was that of one you couldn't say no to. So I gave in. "Ah", I told her. Now she looked confused. "What does that mean? Is that Japanese? I haven't finished learning that language yet. Does it mean yes? Hn".
I turned towards the door. She followed still trying to figure out what I'd said. Finally one of her teammates leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Lil' it doesn't mean anything. It's not Japanese, just a grunt". I smirked at her response. Which was just "oh".
Few hours later. TIME SKIP!
For a small girl she knows how to wield weapons. Though she's not at my skill level yet one day she could be. Maybe she'll even pass me up and be on Sakura's level. I sheathed my katana and stepped back. Suddenly applause were herd behind me. I turned around and saw Sakura leaning against the frame of the open door. A guy who looked strangely like me was behind her. This must be the friend she went to get this morning.
Sakura's eyes were more of a ruby red today. Pretty soon she'll need blood. The darkening of her irises told me as much. Amusement twinkled behind the anger concealed in her eyes. I couldn't blame her. If someone had taken a member of my family and threatened them the way she had been I would be angry as well.
Her boots made no sound as she vanished from her spot against the door frame and appeared thirty feet away. She was now standing in front of Lily hand extended in offering of helping her up. Chloe, Aiden, and even Joshua's eyes were wide. They hadn't even seen her move. Lily seemed surprised as well but that was quickly over taken my excitement.
"Wow that was sooo cool! I didn't even see you move"! Sakura flashed one of her brief but bright smiles. The one that showed her fangs slightly. "That was the point. No one can see me when I move like that". Sakura's head snapped up to her three tense teammates. "Don't worry I won't hurt her. Unlike other vampires I can control myself. You don't need to worry".
Chloe came forward. She was clearly still worried for Lily's safety. Almost like an older sister would be. "No offense to you or anything, but I don't know that. I'd rather learn for myself". She ventured closer to Sakura cautiously. She was slightly nervous and I couldn't find that I blamed her. After all we had all acted that way towards Sakura at one point or another.
Sakura's P.O.V.
The fight had been interesting. The blonde girl definitely had some skill. The three people nearby looked wary as I moved to the blondes side and helped her up. Even if they had agreed to help me they still didn't trust me.
That became even more obvious when the black haired girl got defensive. "You might very well be harmless to me but I'd don't know that. The only thing that stands out to me from you is the fact that you're a vampire". A sigh escaped my lips. Doesn't anyone listen to what I say? I'm a half vampire. There is a difference no matter how small.
"Be that as it may I'm not full vampire. Only half". This bit of information caused quite a bit of surprise for them. All three shouted at once while Lily remained quiet. They all kept talking at once and it was getting annoying. "Please stop fighting"! Lily said loudly. I think..." She looked at me in expectation. "Sakura", I whispered to her. "Sakura has something important to say".
"Thanks", I nodded at her great fully. "How can you be only half? I've never heard of such a thing. It's impossible". The other blonde looked at the black haired girl. "Not everything is logical as you like to assume Chloe. Some things just are". Finally someone who is listening.
"If you'll listen and trust me for a few minutes I can make some sort of explanation for you. First let's review basic vampire knowledge. Everyone in this room knows that. The first and most obvious is that they have fangs. Next is that vampires have no heartbeat. Another is that eventually they are driven insane with their thrust for blood. Finally they are beautiful. Physically attractive to their victims. Making it that much easier to catch an unsuspecting human".
I paused for a minute letting that sink in. They nodded for me to continue. "Well as you can plainly see I exhibit some of those characteristics. First one being that I have fangs". Opening my mouth wider I let them see the four pointed teeth I had. "Though it is not as intense in me I'm attractive to unaware humans". Chloe interrupted me then. "I suppose next you're going to tell us that you have no heartbeat. Yes? I mean it only makes sense".
I looked at her waiting for her to finish. "That's where you're wrong. You see I do have heartbeat. Mine is a little faster than a normal humans but it's there". She was shaking her head now. "Impossible, vampires don't have them". I sighed shaking my head. She was going to need physical proof then. Moving faster than she could blink I rushed forward and took her hand and placed it over my heart.
At first she was shocked, then surprised, finally amazement settled over her features. "Impossible", she whispered. She turned back to her teammates again. "What she says is true. She has a heartbeat. Full vampires do not".
After that revelation we spent a long time discussing it. I told them to ask me any question they wanted. I wouldn't hide anything, as there was nothing to hide. The whole time we talked I noticed the blonde kid whose name I now knew was Aiden stare at Sai. I know Sasuke and Sai look alike but that's just weird.
"Aiden, is something wrong? You keep staring at Sai". He shook his head and looked at me. While he was doing that I happened to glance at my watch. "Shit"! I said loudly making everyone jump. "What's wrong Sakura"? I didn't answer right away as I sprang to my feet and dashed over to the door. Grabbing Sai and Sasuke on the way. "Sorry you guys. We were supposed to meet with Tsunade-Shishou an hour ago"!
With that said I sprinted out of the room at a human pace so Sai and Sasuke could keep up. We dashed down the hall towards Tsunade's office. The closer we got the more I could sense that she wasn't alone. Different people were around her. Some I recognized and some weren't so familiar.
Tsunade's P.O.V.
Everyone was already here. Everyone accept Sakura, Sasuke, and Sai that is. Those three are very important for this meeting as they along with Naruto and Kakashi (who was actually on time) are going to be the leading team for this mission. They haven't done very much work with Kakashi for a long time.
Aside from him being their teacher at school he only taught them a few things here. Such as making them pretty good with a katana. Although Sakura's skill is the best I've ever seen.
Anyways that's off topic. I heard footsteps outside the door and the three people in question tumbled into the room and to the floor. Don't ask me how but somehow Sakura ended up on the bottom of their little dog pile. Sai and Sasuke on top of her.
They seemed a little dazed. Well Sasuke and Sai did. I couldn't see Sakura's face as her hair was covering it and she was face down on the floor. Chuckles irrupted from the side of me and I looked up to see who it was.
Naomi had her hand clasped across her mouth and her whole body was shaking.
Suddenly laughter came from the door way. The last group had arrived. Lily was doubled over clutching her stomach and laughing. Small tears escaped her eyes. Aiden was also laughing though not as loudly. Chloe was like Naomi. She had her hand clasped to her mouth and her body shook. Joshua just stood there with a cross between a smirk and a smile on his face.
Sakura's head popped up from the ground and what could be seen of her face was scarlet. Weather from anger or embarrassment I wasn't sure. By now everyone was either laughing, smirking, or grinning at the sight before us.
Sakura opened her mouth and finally spoke. "GET OFF"! She finally managed to pull her arms out from under her. She placed them out in front of her and pulled. It didn't take long before she was free. She stood up and dusted herself off.
She walked towards me. "Sorry I'm late Shishou". With that said she turned back around and went back over to the guys. She grabbed Sai and pulled him off Sasuke. Sai landed on the floor on his but. She grabbed Sasuke's hand pulled him to his feet.
After making sure he was steady she turned on Sai. "You Baka! Why the hell did you stick your foot out and trip me"!? He started to shrug his shoulders but thought better of it when the expression on her face darkened.
"I thought it would be funny. The book says that if people are sad you're supposed to cheer them up. Making a joke is a good way". Sakura face palmed and shook her head. She sighed then. "I swear Sai if you hadn't graduated collage already I'd think you are as dumb as Naruto". A few minutes later there was a loud protest of "HEY"! From Naruto's end.
An hour later we were crowded around the big table watching Sakura and Shikamaru argue over the best plan to rescue Hinata. It hadn't taken Sai to long to find Kabuto's little hideout. He said it would have to be close to the school, HQ, and Sakura's house. Which left one option. The surrounding woods. They were all loosely connected.
Now we were listening to them argue over which path they should take. "I'm telling you the sooner we get her out of there the better. Kabuto said he would only wait so long before he killed her"! That's was Sakura's argument.
"He wants you! Not Hinata so we need to plan this carefully. We can't just rush in. That will cost more lives. Everyone here has agreed to help but that doesn't mean we need to go and risk lives needlessly"! By this point Shikamaru was shouting. Sakura's eyes flashed making them glow a brighter red.
Sakura's fist slammed into the table. A crack split the large table in two. "Are you suggesting that I'm intentionally putting lives in danger"?! Shikamaru's eyes widened as he realizes he had said the wrong thing. "How dare you! I thought you knew me better than that Shika, but obviously I was wrong".
She got up and. Retreated to the door. "I'm going to rescue my sister. I don't need or want help from any of you. Anyone who follows I shall deal with". With that said she opened the door and slammed it shut. Cracks riddled that now to.
Kabuto's P.O.V.
Planting those bugs everywhere was nothing short of a genius plan on my part. Now not only did I know when they were coming to get me but who. I'd heard the entire conversation between those idiots. Not to mention Sakura's declaration.
She just basically handed herself over to me. Everything was finally falling into place. I walked over to Hinata's unconscious form and lifted her chin up. "Soon you shall be reunited with that you hold dear for the very last time. Not much longer now".
Sakura's P.O.V.
I gathered my supplies and put them on my bed then I stripped my clothes and hopped into the shower. After that was done I wrapped a towel around my body and stepped out of my bathroom while rubbing a towel through my hair to dry it faster.
I walked over to my drawer and pulled out a pair of underwear and slipped them on under my towel. While doing that I slipped a kunai off the dresser and threw it behind me. I heard a thunk as it sunk into the wall.
"What are you doing in hear Naomi"? She said nothing as she walked forward and handed me a piece of paper. "Sakura you don't have to do this on your own. We want to help". I turned away from her and listened as the door opened and she stepped out of the room quietly.
After she left I retrieved the knife and replaced it on the desk. Then I opened my closet and searched for something to wear. The clothes needed to help me blend with the darkness. So bright colors are not an option. A knock sounded at my door so I slipped on my robe and went to answer it.
Naruto stood on the other side a solemn expression on his usually smiling face. "What do you want Naruto"? He stood there wordlessly before holding something up on a chain. I recognized the green crystal. It had belonged to Shishou before she gave it to Naruto. Before that she had given it to Nawaki and then Dan. It had been their dream to do what Tsunade was now doing. It was also Naruto's dream now. That's why she had taken a chance and tried one more time. By giving it to him she showed she believed in him.
None of that explains what he's doing here holding it out to me now though. "Here Sakura-Chan. I want you to take this with you, that way you have an excuse to come back to us". He didn't let me respond to him as he reached up and clasped it around my neck.
I pulled the crystal away from my chest where it had fallen an held it in my closed fists. "Naruto are you sure? I can't take this from you. Shishou gave it to you for a reason". He just gave me one of his grins and hugged me before leaving. I called out for him to wait but he just waved and continued walking.
I couldn't leave my room in just my bathrobe and wet hair so I had to watch him go. After he disappeared from sight around the corner I went back in my room and closed the door, leaning against it. I thought for a moment about what he said. I shook my head to clear my mind. I didn't have time for this. Hinata was waiting for me.
I walked back over to my closet and pulled the doors open again. I scanned my clothes. What I wore needed to be dark to help me blend in. A lock of my hair fell in my face. Something was off about it. My hair was a much paler pink than before. How odd. I shook it off and brushed it away.
I went back to looking at my clothes again. I pulled out a pair of black tights that went down to my knees and slipped them on. Next I pulled out a mesh shirt and slipped that on after pulling my robe off. Then I pulled out a black mini skirt that had a zipper going up the side.
After I zipped my skirt I went over to my dresser then. Looking in the mirror I saw that it was now very pale. My hair used to be darker when I was little then after I was changed it got lighter. This was now like pink ice so weird, but I didn't have time to ponder.
I brushed and dried my hair and then braided it. It fell down my back like a silky rope. After that was all done I went back to my closet and grabbed a shirt. Then I grabbed a pair of shoes. I pulled on my boots.
I returned to my bed and grabbed my katana and strapped it to my back. Then I strapped my handgun holsters to my legs and my pouch around my waist. After all my weapons were secured I grabbed my black gloves and pulled them on.
I stepped over to my bedroom door and looked around. Somehow I had a feeling that I wouldn't be seeing it for a long time. I opened the door and stepped out turning off the light and closing the door.
I know they are probably waiting to say goodbye to me but I don't want to face that. So I'll avoid them and leave from the roof. I dashed up the stairs and out the roof access door. I jumped off the ledge and sprinted into the surrounding trees.
Sasuke's P.O.V.
I knew she would try to leave on her own without saying anything and I knew which way she would most likely take too. I was right as I watched her come to the roof in too much of a hurry to notice me. Something was off about her. I just don't know what. Still I needed to report to Tsunade that she was gone now.
Sakura's P.O.V.
Thanks to help from Sai I had no trouble finding Kabuto's hideout. Infiltrating it was also not a problem. He didn't have very many guards. Tch, what a moron. Still he's making my job so much easier. That bastard will pay for everything he's done.
Just hang on Hinata. I'm coming, just a little longer. I raced down the halfway at top speed. I sensed someone around the corner and stopped.
Kabuto isn't a vampire so why are there vampires here? The vampire was about to turn the corner and step right where I was currently crouched. I silently pulled out a knife and got ready. The moment I saw a foot I stabbed down piercing all the way through.
Before it could howl in pain I was on my feet again. Delivering a swift but powerful punch to the nose and heading the satisfying crunch of breaking bone. I pulled out another knife this one laced with silver and Holy water, and stabbed just over the heart.
The vampire burst into ash but I was already gone. Racing through the halls I encountered both humans and vampires alike. I didn't have time to wonder what the hell was going on. It did explain the lack of guards though. With vampires you don't need many to ward off any threats. Unless it's me then you'll need a whole army.
I killed all vampires I ran into and incapacitated any humans with a long lasting sleeping poison. They wouldn't get up for a week and that is more than enough time.
The next round of attackers I ran into blew my cover and sounded the alarm. Great, just fucking great. Now he knows I'm here. To hell with this. I pulled out two bombs. One with the sleeping poison and the other with Holy water. They were concentrated so all you have to do is breathe it in and your gone. Well the sleeping poison that is. For the Holy water it just has to touch you and bye, bye vamp.
Unfortunately that goes for me too. So I have ten seconds to get away before I die. Luck seemed to be on my side when the dim overhead lights flickered out. It would take an extremely sharp eye to see me now. I vanished from the hall and not two seconds later a small poof was heard as the bombs released the poison and water.
The deeper I traveled into the hideout the lower I seemed to go. I knew from just looking at the outside building that it went underground as well.
Suddenly a familiar smell hit my nose. It was lavender, rose, honeysuckle, and jasmine. Hinata's scent was getting stronger. Which meant I was getting closer to where she was.
In front of me I could see a big metal door. I only hoped it wasn't what I thought it was. From my far away position it looked like it was made of silver god how I hoped to be wrong. I didn't have a choice even if it was because Hinata's scent is strongest behind that door.
Now that I'm standing in front of it I can clearly see that is was right and the door IS made of that metal. Perfect, just fucking perfect. How the hell am I going to get through the door if I can't even fucking touch it?
An idea occurred to me then. If I can't touch it then I'll just blast it to pieces. I dug through the pouch at my waist until my hand brush a smaller pouch. This one contained detonation clay. Highly dangerous but highly effective. Thank you Deidara. He really is a genius with explosives and thinks art should be an explosion. He's the one who gave me the clay. This is very special and something he made. This particular kind of clay is embedded with almost a million tiny bombs invisible to the naked eye.
It's absolutely perfect for what I need to do. Placing a small amount at the four corners of the door and along the door hinges I darted around a corner and hit the trigger. A loud boom was herd followed by an even louder bang as the door fell to the floor.
I waited for the smoke to clear before entering the room. No use entering a room with smoke everywhere.
Two of the longest minutes I've ever endured passed before I could go in. Finally the smoke dissipated and I went in.
I scanned the room quickly and noticed a form in the far corner of the semi big room under a sheet. Pulling the sheet off I glanced over the person. It was indeed Hinata. Her head was hung forward and for the smallest of moments I thought she was dead.
My ears picked up on the sound of her quiet heartbeat. She was alive. Thank god. I looked at the cuffs and belts strapping her to the upright table. None of them were made of silver. Just leather reinforced with iron. I can break that easy. Once she was free her body slumped forward and a small whimper escaped her lips.
I caught her and lowered her to the ground. Aside from the strange clothes she was wearing nothing seemed off. A bandage wrapped around her arm caught my attention as I pulled off the blind fold.
That bastard has been injecting her with crap. "Kabuto you asshole". A small shuffling sounded behind me he stepped out of the shadows. "Very good Sakura-Chan, you knew I was here".
Placing Hinata fully against the table on the ground I whirled around to face him. "I can smell a snake anywhere and you reek".
His cold laughter echoed around the room. "I see you came alone. That's good. Now I don't have to kill the girl. Too bad for you I am going to anyways".
I flashed across the room and pinned him to the wall with my katana at his throat. "If you touch her again I'll kill you". Something stabbed my side and it pissed me off. What is it with these guys and stabbing me in the side with crap
I ripped the needle out before he pushed the plunger and a look of surprise crossed his face. "Oh yeah guess you didn't know. I'm much stronger now and faster. You can't beat me".
He was pissed now as I pressed the blade of my katana down harder and it drew a line of blood. My eyes focused on that instantly. I would resist no matter what. I won't have any part of him. Not even his blood.
"You're going to die Kabuto, because I'm going to kill you. Slowly. Are you ready"? I asked just as a kunai embedded itself on the wall above my head. I recognized it right away and spoke without turning around.
"Took you guys long enough what happened"?
Tenten's P.O.V.
I knew we were late when we came into the room where Sakura was and she had the guy pinned to the wall with her katana. She hasn't been hard to find either. Just follow the trail of bodies and ash. Viola you find her.
I threw the kunai to let her know we were here and to step away. She acknowledged our presence but didn't lower her weapon. Maybe this little piece of information will get her to.
Sakura we have to go. Shizune detected a mass of over three hundred vampires headed this way. That's not all. Madara is among them. We need to go. There's no way we can fight Madara now he's too powerful".
That seemed to get her attention as she lowered her katana and pulled out six kunai instead. She pretty much nailed him to the wall. Not caring if she hit skin or not. From Kabuto's enraged and agonizing cries I'm pretty sure she did.
She finally stepped away and went over to Hinata. Once she had picked her up and stepped into the light I noticed the new change. For one thing her eyes weren't red anymore they were emerald green flecked with gold now. The other thing was her hair. It was a very pale pink now. Almost like an icy color.
She handed Hinata over to Naruto who seemed mildly surprised by her actions but accepted her nonetheless. Then she spoke. "You guys get out of here I need to do something first". As she spoke she dug around her pouch pulling out bombs and other sorts of explosives. I handed her another pouch filled with similar things.
After that the thirteen of us and Hinata headed out. We waited a good twenty yards from the place and watched for Sakura. She didn't come out for almost thirty minutes and when she did her face was determined and set in a straight line.
She went over to Sasuke and pulled him aside as the building exploded. She said she needed to talk to him alone. They headed over to the trees opposite us and she told us to go on ahead. Saying they would catch up.
Sasuke's P.O.V.
I don't know what she needs to talk about now and why it can't wait but it must be important if she sent the others on ahead.
She turned away from me then facing the opposite direction we'd come. Everything was quiet for several minutes not even the animals that lived in the woods were making noises. The crickets were quiet too.
"Sasuke do you remember what I told you in the hospital before all this happened"? Now I'm confused why is she bringing this up now? "Yes", I said wearily.
"I need to know what you were going to say. Please tell me it's important to me". She spun around and flashed over to me. Hiding her face in the crook of my neck.
Thoughts swarmed my head. Did I love Sakura? I don't know. I've certainly come to care for her a great deal and she feels like she's more than a friend. Kissing her was different to. No kiss felt like hers, but is it love? I remember how torn I'd been when she was in the hospital and I thought she was going to die on the roof.
The more I thought about it the more I realized the answer was practically slapping me in the face. Just the fought of losing her was agony. I had my answer.
"You hate being wrong and pout like a child when you are. Sometimes you just downright scare the hell out of me when you're angry. You have violent, unpredictable mood swings and you act like a child sometimes. Your intelligent and argumentative. You fight over the stupidest of things".
Her arms loosened around me so I wrapped my around her so she wouldn't step away from me.
"Despite all that your kind and always put others before yourself. Your selfless and frankly I think you could stand to be a little selfish. You laugh at Naruto's lame jokes even when they're not funny. You know how to have fun. You annoy the hell out of me. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I've fallen for you and I love everything about you. Most of all I love you".
She was looking up at me and her eyes were shining with unshed tears. She stood on her toes and tilted her head back and up.
I knew what she wanted and kissed her forehead instead. A pout marred her pretty face. I chuckled at her childlike expression before giving her what she wanted. Her hands came up and gripped the collar of my shirt pulling me closer to her. No space existed between us now as her hands crept up my neck and into my hair. Her fingers gripped my hair tightly.
What seemed like hours passed before we pulled away to catch our breath. Her pink lips were swollen and slightly bruised as she came back in for round two. I traced my tongue over her bottom lip and she opened her mouth giving me access instantly.
Sakura's P.O.V.
My time with him was drawing to a close. I would have to leave soon. They were waiting for me but I couldn't bring myself to leave just yet. Not without telling Sasuke goodbye first. They had been reluctant to let me have that.
I pulled away from him completely this time. I had just minutes left and if I missed it my window of opportunity would be gone forever.
"Sasuke I have to go know. I can't tell you where or why". He seemed surprised by this news. Clearly he hadn't been expecting it. He asked a question I couldn't tell him anyway. "Where are you going"?
I sighed. "I'm going away for awhile. I don't know how long but I do know I will come back". I needed to word this carefully. So he won't be angry and so he'll let me go.
I didn't start that off right as I saw the frown on his face. "I'm sorry Sas... Why can't I go with you"? He interrupted me asked that question. I sighed he couldn't come with because he would be killed.
"You can't go with me. This is something I have to do by myself. I don't want you to get hurt. Besides... Why don't you just say what's really on your mind"? He asked cutting me off again. By now he wasn't frowning he was glaring. Sasuke was angry.
"It's not that I don't want you to come it's just that if you for hurt it would kill me. "I would love for you to come but this isn't something you can help me with. I have to do this alone. Please understand. I'll go without it but I would prefer if I had your support". The glare left his face and now he was thinking.
Finally he sighed and tugged my wrist bringing me back into his embrace. "You want me to accept you going and without me? Fine you have it". He wasn't angry anymore but he wasn't happy.
I had one more thing to ask of him even though it was selfish. "Sasuke you told me I could stand to be a little selfish. Now I will ask if you something completely selfish, but you can refuse. I will ask it of you anyway".
"Sasuke I will return but I don't know when. I want to ask you to wait for me. No matter how long that takes. So will you wait for me"?
He tilted my head back and claimed my lips again. He pulled away after a minute and nodded. I gave him a small smile and stepped back.
"Goodbye Sasuke. I'll miss you". With that said I turned around and sprinted into the woods. To the meeting point. I picked up on their scent when I was almost there and followed it the rest of the way in.
Emerging from the trees I saw them. The guy with white hair and the orange hired guy. "All ready to go"? The guy with white hair asked. I nodded before speaking as the orange haired guy tossed me something. It was a folded up cloak.
"Before we get going will you tell me your names? I hate to travel with people and not know their names". A silence fell over the two before the white haired guy laughed and a lopsided grin fell over his face revealing sharp teeth.
"I'm Suigetsu and that's Jugo". He pointed to the other guy. "It's nice to meet you Sakura-San". He gave me a bow and a small smile.
"Let's go. We've wasted enough time". Suigetsu said. I swung the cloak around my neck and fastened it. Then we darted off into the trees just as the sun started to rise.
Well people that's the end of the chapter but not quiet all I have for you. I had someone ask me for a more detailed description of my OCs so here you go.
Midnight Assassins character descriptions. These are my O.C's.
First we have my first O.C. to appear:
Naomi- She has long black hair with red highlights to match her dark red eyes. She is tall standing at five ten. She is twenty. She comes from a reserved family and is the only survivor. She was taken in by the Haruno's at the age of six. She lived with them for a month and a half before the tragedy occurred. She is very protective of Sakura and Hinata's and considers them her younger sisters.
Naomi is kind hearted and stubborn. She has a deep hatred for perverts and can't stand the sight of Jiraiya or Daniel. She also has a slight obsession with bracelets and is constantly changing them to match her outfit. She has one from Sakura that she never takes off.
Naomi met up with Sasuke's brother Itachi while stationed at the American branch in New York city. They dated for half a year before breaking up shortly before Naomi moved to a new Assassins branch. The real reason for the brake up is yet unknown. Her favorite color is dark red.
Next is someone whom no one seems to really like. He is head of the New York branch.
Daniel- He has blonde hair and silver eyes. He is six feet tall. He is believed to be in his mid thirties. He is director of the New Your branch. Nothing is known about his family. He has no siblings or living relatives. He is a rather play full person and enjoys getting under Naomi's skin. He likes to make her mad and does so every chance he gets.
Daniel is known to be a huge pervert much like Jiraiya. The two have never met but Naomi is convinced that they are distantly related she believes that the fact that one is from Japan and the other from New York is just a good cover up story. No other information is known about Daniel. Being that its classified or lost. The four Assassins he brought with him have yet to be introduced.
Our next group of people are from Australian branch of Assassins. They did not come with their branch leader being that she was unable to travel.
First we have Lily.
Lily- She has caramel highlighted short blonde hair that falls to her shoulders and is often curly. She has violet eyes and is five six. She is also very tan. Lily is seventeen.
Lily is the talkative one of the group. She wants to make friends with everyone. She hates seeing people cry. If there is one thing she hates more its vampires. They killed her best friend when she was twelve and would have killed her too if it hadn't been for Chloe. She was saved by Chloe and has since then become attached to her.
None of Lily's family is alive that is known about. She grew up in an orphanage when her mother died giving birth to her. Her father died while on a mission before Lily was born. She has no brothers or sisters. Despite all this Lily is about as cheerful as Naruto. She is considered as bright and cheerful as the sun bringing light to everyone's day. She is also unaware of Aiden's crush on her. Her favorite color is yellow
Next is Chloe.
Chloe- She has long black hair that falls to her back in waves. She generally keeps it up in a ponytail. Letting it down only for special occasions. She has gray eyes and slightly tan skin. She is nineteen.
She is a nice person but says little. She prefers the silence but do sent mind Lily's incessant need to talk nonstop.
Chloe saved Lily at the age of fourteen when Lily was twelve. She has since become very close to Lily. She may be stubborn to admit it but she considers Lily her very best friend almost like a sister. Chloe's parents are scientists so they are rarely home. She has an older brother who is married and retired from the Assassins. She visits him when she has time.
Chloe considers her team her extended family. She also refuses to acknowledge the crush Auden told her he has on Lily. Neither has she prevented him from pursuing it. Her favorite color is purple.
Next is Aiden
Aiden- He has pale blonde hair that is often considered white blonde. His hair is long and constantly falls into his eyes. He has brought blue eyes. He is also tan and the tallest of the group, standing at six three. He is eighteen.
Aiden is a nice guy and a fairly constant talker. Though he doesn't talk nearly as much as Lily. People generally like being around him and often find him pleasant to be around.
He has a huge crush on Lily and often asks Joshua for advice. Said person will have no part in it. This has forced him to turn to Chloe for help. She also hasn't helped him but she hasn't discourages him either.
People even those he works with find it hard to believe he is an Assassin. Claiming that like Lily he is too nice.
Aiden has a younger sister who recently joined with the Assassins, though she is still just a trainee. Aiden's parents are retired now and run a fairly successful dinner. His favorite color is dark blue.
The last member of our group is Joshua.
Joshua- He has slightly wavy long black hair that falls to his shoulders. Though he may try to hide much of what he's feeling his eyes express much of what he does. They are bright green. He is six too two. He is also nineteen.
Joshua is the middle child. His parents got fed up with him constantly sneaking out and where convinced he was up to no good. He now lives in a small flat not too far from the school he attends with Chloe.
Joshua generally prefers to be alone and doesn't like having nothing to do. He absolutely hates fangirls and can't stand the fact that they started a fanclub for him. He gets irritated by Lily's near constant chatter but doesn't say anything about it because he doesn't want to make her cry again. He is amused by the fact that Aiden has a crush on Lily and by the fact that she has no idea. Though he may argue with them sometimes he considers the group his family. Joshua's favorite color is dark green.
Next we have the group from Mexico. There branch leader has not been introduced and I probably won't bring him in.
First up we have our twins Felicia and Sophia.
Felicia- Has caramel colored hair with blue and green streaks. She has chocolate brown eyes. She is five six and has a rich brown tan. She is twenty years old.
Felicia is a dancer and loves ballet. She is a very accomplished dancer and has won a few competitions. She says ballet will just be the dream she never got to fulfill as vampire hunting takes up too much of her time.
Felicia is the kind of person who waits and thinks everything through. She doesn't like jumping into anything without a good plan. She also loves to help people and wouldn't think twice before helping a complete stranger. Felicia is the oldest out of her and her sister and the more quiet one of the two.
Felicia's parents run the branch in Mexico and are rarely seen and often don't have time to spare to spend with their two daughters. Her favorite color is blue but she often pairs it with something green.
Next is her sister Sophia.
Sophia- Has caramel colored hair with red and pink streaks. She has chocolate brown eyes like her sister. She is five six and has a rich brown tan. She is twenty years old.
Sophia is an all around type of dancer. She doesn't like sticking to just one thing. Although she leaves ballet to her sister. She often tries to encourage Felicia to presume her dream and give up being an Assassin, but her sister will hear no part in that.
Sophia is more of the act first think later kind of girl. She sometimes gets annoyed with Felicia and her never ending need to have a plan. She like her sister also loves to help people and wouldn't hesitate to help someone in need. She tends to chat a lot and drives her sister insane doing this.
The two girls got fed up with people not being able to tell them apart and so put their favorite colors in their hair. Both girls live together separate from their parents. Sophia's favorite color is red and insists that pink is a lighter shade of red.
Next we have Jose
Jose- He has black eyes and short spiky hair. He is six feet tall and a bit paler than his female companions. He is eighteen years old.
Jose is a quiet person like Hinata without the shyness. He likes spending his time indoors painting. His dream is to become a world famous painter and to meet Sai. A person who is revered in the art world.
Jose is an only child and he has only his mother, who is never really around due to the amount of assignments she gets from the Assassins. She does her best to spend one day a week with him and was ecstatic that he was chosen to go to Japan and represent Mexico's branch.
Jose is a dedicated person and like Felicia would like to have a plan before doing something. He doesn't have a favorite color and claims that he likes all colors including pink. He also believes that Sophia's claim of pink being another shade of red is ridiculous.
Finally we have Alex. The genius of the group. No he is not a lazy genius *coughShikamarucough*
Alex- has long straight brown hair that falls past his shoulders and stormy blue eyes. He is six four and fairly tan. He is also nineteen.
Alex was orphaned at the age of twelve when his mother died of a strange sickness. His father's whereabouts are unknown. He tends to be a quiet and reserved guy. Speaking only when he feels it necessary. Despite this he has a wicked sense of humor and enjoys making his teammates and friends laugh. Alex does not focus on one particular skill. Preferring to simply tinker around with technology in his spare time. He does not share his friend's beliefs and his favorite color is black.
well there ya go I hope you enjoyed it. Next chapter will be the last chapter. However if I enough requests I' start on the sequel! So if you want that ten you know what to do. As always reviews are welcome but please no flames. Don't like it then don't read it. Simple as that.
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