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Prompt:

Day Three: [theme: AU] AUs / fractured fairy tales / space odyssey / superheroes (Deadpool) / modern / historical / feudal / spies / Star Wars

Sakura glanced around the school library with caution. She couldn't quite tell if it was sleep deprivation or her intuition, but she very much felt like she was being watched. It was 3 a.m. and she had been in the library all night. Logically, she knew that studying when she was this tired wasn't very effective but it was finals and she was too stressed to sleep anyway. As the feeling of being watched continued to haunt her, she started to seriously consider leaving. As far as she could tell, there was no one else on the deserted third floor of the library, but she wasn't foolish enough to disregard the creeping feeling on her skin.

The odd sensation could only signal that she was so sleep deprived as to be hallucinating or her fae blood was sensing that something was amiss. It was most likely the latter option. Having fae blood meant that Sakura didn't tire like many of the other beings that attended her university so one late night of studying shouldn't cause her much trouble. Additionally, it was very common for her fae blood to heighten her senses and create a sort of sixth sense. She had learned to listen to it over the years and it had gotten her out of plenty of jams before.

The real problem was that here in the library she couldn't do any direct magic.

Because, of course, the school invested in extra magic sensors instead of extra outlets for laptops. Stupid administrative priorities.

Magic use was strictly against the rules and she couldn't do anything without suffering serious consequences. She had to make a very careful decision. She could wait it out here in the library and see if whoever it was would show themselves or she could risk leaving. If they didn't follow her, she would be fine. If they did follow her, she'd risk being at a serious disadvantage. Outside the library walls, she could use a locator spell and find whoever was stalking her, but depending upon what or who that being was they could have the tactical advantage out in the dark midnight hours.

Deciding to try and mix her options, Sakura stood from her little study nook and stretched. She used the movement to cast another glance around the library floor in as natural a manner as she could manage. Sensing the eyes follow her movements, she felt a need to test her mysterious stalker to see if they would continue to follow her if she made more significant movement. Quickly, she decided her best options were to take advantage of the library layout itself.

Popping her back and adjusting her beanie, she strode across the library floor to the restrooms. She took her time using the facilities and paused to get a drink at the water fountain. Spotting some displays of student work near her, she used them as an excuse to loiter and stall. Gradually, she felt the eyes on her begin to lose interest and leave her. Thinking that it might be safe, Sakura headed back to her seat. If the eyes didn't bother her again for the next few minutes, she'd take a risk and make a retreat home.

Keeping a nonchalant demeanor on her walk back, she tried to keep her eyes peeled in an attempt to see if she could spot anyone hiding among the book shelves. Much to her annoyance and surprise, it wasn't until she got back to her seat that she saw anyone at all. Just a few feet from her study nook stood a vampire browsing the bookshelves. The most surprising fact to Sakura wasn't that it was a vampire; it was that he was very obviously a member of the Uchiha coven.

May the Green Man forbid they all stop plastering their coven's crest on every piece of clothing they own. Proud Leeches.

Vampires by nature tended to be elusive to track so it wasn't surprising that she had had trouble spotting him. Still, she was a bit miffed that he hadn't said hello or introduced himself. She knew several members of their coven personally and that had led to her knowing many of the extended members as well. She couldn't imagine who this one was that she didn't recognize him or he her.

Perhaps, he does recognize me? Could that be why he was staring? The Uchiha are pretty lacking in social abilities even for vampires. Still he can't just wait and make me begin the introductions if he doesn't show himself.

With a quiet huff, Sakura sat back down at her table and decided to keep studying. It was unlikely that a member of the Uchiha coven would harm her and if he tried anything her ties to his flock would likely act as sufficient protection. Similarly, if he wasn't the one who had been watching her earlier – which I highly doubt – he could be a potential ally if the stalking eyes did come back.

"Excuse me, miss," the velvet voice rolled over Sakura within minutes of her sitting down, "would you mind if I joined you at your table?"

Sakura fought back an intense urge to roll her eyes. Typical Uchiha, he was trying to be polite and make introductions but he was too anti-social to actually do so and needed her to facilitate the introductions.

Because the words "Hello, My name is-" are apparently just soooo difficult to say with a mouth full of fangs. Odd how I've never known a vampire from any of the other covens to have that problem.

"Of course, you can," Sakura replied with the most saccharine smile she had ever given. Deciding to bite the silver bullet and put them both out of their misery, she continued the introductions.

"My name is Haruno Sakura. I'm in my third year of medical studies here. May I ask what your name is?"

"Uchiha Madara. I'm studying magical beings relation law right now; it's a pleasure to meet you."

Sakura had to bite her tongue to keep from laughing at the way his face had lit up from her introduction. He had to have been one of the clan's more reclusive and socially challenged members for him to be struggling so much. She was content to end their conversation there and file it away as something to tease her Uchiha friends about later, but he was giving her the oddest stare, as if he was expecting something more.

Oh dear, I hope this isn't one of the clingy Uchiha's. Really, they'd all be better off if they'd just stop acting like they were above having friends and all that.

"Sakura," the way he purred out her name was very odd, "you're in medical studies here so that means you like to help others doesn't it?"

"Yes." Sakura had her full attention on him now and was wondering if there might have been a more serious reason she hadn't been introduced to this Uchiha before. The way he was trying to lean across the table and peer into her eyes was bizzare.

Wait a minute…Is he?

"Then could you please help me, Sa-ku-ra?" Madara breathed out her name in what was an outright seductive manner.

"Excuse me?" Sakura said trying to hamper down her growing suspicions and equally growing anger.

"I'm hungry, Sakura," with this statement Madara leaned across the table getting as close to her as he could without leaving his seat, "With it being finals week, I made the mistake of thinking coffee was more important than blood. Won't you be a nice medical student and help the starving vampire, Sa-ku-ra?"

Realizing that his intent was not at all what she had assumed, Sakura broke down into a complete giggling mess. At the sight of his truly shocked and confused face, Sakura began to laugh even harder. It took a few moments but she was eventually able to pull herself together.

"Sorry, Uchiha. I was getting so angry-I didn't think that was what you were after at all," Sakura responded between her last few chuckles.

Seeing that he still seemed confused, Sakura realized that her beanie was covering what usually gave her away to other magical folk. With a flourish, she pulled it off and shook her hair loose.

"Sorry, Vamp Boy. Your glamour and charm don't work on my kind," she sent a saucy wink in his direction.

"Oh, you're a fae. Of course, the only person in this whole building who smells absolutely delicious and she's a bloody fae." He braced an elbow on the table and leaned his sulking pretty-boy face into his hand. Sakura couldn't help giggling even as he glared at her.

"Thanks for the compliment. I'll even be nice and not report you for trying to trick me into being your personal buffet. Your law classes do cover that little fact, right? You know the whole mandated and enforced law where blood donors must give un-coerced consent and can't be under the influence of any substances, magical or non-magical?" She gave him a nasty look as she mentioned his earlier attempt to use his natural vampire charm.

Madara's response was a fiercely annoyed glare that she returned with one delicately raised eyebrow.

"Of course, I know that," he snapped, "but for someone who shouldn't be affected by my glamour, you certainly still seem incapable of hearing me clearly. What part of starving vampire, do you not understand? I just need something to sate me until I can reach a proper meal."

Sakura was confused entirely by his dilemma. Blood bags were commonly used by vampires these days. Generally speaking, she knew it was typically discouraged for blood bags to be consumed outside of designated safe zones (some beings had rather negative reactions to the smell and/or sight of blood after all), but there were still many other areas where it was allowed.

He could always step out to the parking lot and have one in his car or a single person bathroom. In fact, she was relatively certain there were even some bars and restaurants nearby that serviced the blood-drinking crowd. If he simply didn't have any blood bags (which was very silly of him- a man his age should know how to pack a lunch, really), he could always contact a member of his coven and have them bring him some. Members of a coven worked together to protect and feed one another, it was the whole purpose of a coven!

"Why don't you contact another Uchiha to bring you some blood bags? Coven members are supposed to help one another."

"I only woke up a little while ago and I can't understand this blasted thing." He fished a cell phone from his pocket and tossed it onto the table. Sakura only needed a quick glance at it to see that the phone showed obvious signs of abuse and likely wasn't working at all anymore.

So we have a newly awoken vampire that doesn't have a grip on the latest technology yet. Now that actually does make sense.

Vampires routinely went into stasis every now and then. Sometimes they "slept" for a year; sometimes they "slept" for several years. Either way, it wasn't unusual for a vampire to have sudden spikes in hunger during the first few months after "waking" as their bodies readjusted. Often readjustment ended up being a multistep process as the mind also had to adapt to the changes surrounding the vampire, like the changes in technology for one.

Or in his surroundings. It sure explains why he doesn't know which bars are safe around here.

Taking pity on him, Sakura gave Madara a smile and pulled her own phone from her pocket.

"Well, it's your lucky day then. Unlike you, I do know how to use one of these things," Sakura shook her head at him as he began to try and interrupt her, "and I know several of your flock."

Sakura only smirked as he gave her a re-assessing look.

Author's Note:

Thank You!