Author's Note: Hey, I'm updating! My laptop died and I've got a 3' by 4' baby blanket to cross stitch in 3 weeks for my cousins baby shower but I still found the time to type up another chapter. Yay!

Naruto: Actually she's only updating because her fingers need a break from the needle and thread…

Hinata: Don't be mean Naruto, I think it'll look great when it's done and I'm sure the baby will love it.

Raye Sun: Thanks Hinata! You want to do the honors this time?

Hinata: Raye Sun does not own Naruto or any affiliated characters.

Raye Sun: Thanks! Now, on with chapter two!!!

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Chapter Two

"T-there's something I should have t-told you a long time ago…" said Hinata.

"What is it?" the blonde inquired.

"You…" she started.

Suddenly Naruto leapt in front of Hinata and pushed her back towards the lake. His eyes scanned the trees at the edge of the clearing as he let out a low growl.

Hinata watched over Naruto's shoulder as a figure emerged from the shadows.

She gasped, "H-how did y-you g-g-get here?!"

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Two hours earlier…

Hinata made her way to her bedroom. She tried to ignore the servants that bowed to her on her way down the hallway. She was never very comfortable being fawned over. She wasn't paying much attention to her surroundings and didn't see the person walking the other way until she bumped into them.

She looked up, startled, "O-oh, Neji, I-I'm s-sorry."

Neji's eyes met hers and Hinata tried to pass him. "Where have you been?" she heard a few seconds later.

"I-I was at the h-hospital helping Sakura and I-Ino…"she replied.

"No." Neji said, "Where have you been for the past three months? I hardly see you around the compound anymore. Especially at night. Where have you been going?"

Hinata froze, "J-j-j-just o-o-out."

"With who?"

"A-a f-f-friend."

"Sakura and Ino?"

"N-n-no a-another f-f-friend."

"Hinata," Neji stepped in front of her to face her, "I shouldn't have to tell you how important it is that I know where you are. It's my job to protect you, and I can't do that if you constantly disappear."

"I-I-I'm f-f-fine. I p-promise."

Neji's eyes narrowed a bit as Hinata maneuvered around him and walked a little faster the rest of the way down the hall.

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Sakura sat on her bed with her knees drawn up to her chest. After Ino had walked her home, she had stayed a while to try and cheer her up but eventually gave up and left. Sakura felt bad that Ino felt like she had to watch over her and make sure she was okay, because Sakura would never be okay. Her life was destroyed when she was ten years old.

It may sound corny, but Naruto and Sasuke were her whole world. The three of them were always together. In fact, Sakura was supposed to have been at Sasuke's the night of the attack. Her grandmother who was in the hospital had just taken a turn for the worse and she'd had to cancel on them. If she had gone, maybe she'd be with them now…

Sakura sighed. She could still picture them. Naruto was like a brother to her. They had played together since they were babies and grew up together. Naruto's mother had died giving birth to him, and Sakura's mother had volunteered to watch over Naruto while his father was at work. She let out a small chuckle as she remembered his various pranks he would play on the villagers. His bright smile and sapphire blue eyes created a light in Sakura's life that she thought could never be extinguished.

When Naruto and Sakura turned six, they entered the academy. That's where they met Sasuke Uchiha. Sakura liked him the moment she saw him. Unfortunately, so did every other girl in school. At first, Naruto resented Sasuke for getting so much attention, but eventually, the two became friends. They were nearly inseparable. It was not uncommon for the villagers to see Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura hanging out together, and they smiled when they saw the three walk by.

Sakura's smile turned to a frown as the happy memories faded. That was all over now. Sakura walked over to her window and opened it. She brightened a bit at the sight of the gorgeous sunset that painted the sky. Carefully, she made her way out the window and climbed up to the roof. She settled herself down and watched the clouds drift by and turn colors in the fading sunlight.

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Hinata gasped, "H-how did y-you g-g-get here?!"

"I followed you." Neji answered.

"Hinata, who is this?" Naruto asked.

"N-N-Neji, m-m-my cousin." she answered.

Neji took in Naruto's pale skin and fangs. In his left hand he fingered a stake.

Naruto tensed up and moved to further protect Hinata.

"Get away from her." Neji said menacingly.

Naruto leapt forward with blinding speed and delivered a kick to Neji's mid-section.

"N-no! Please stop!" cried Hinata.

The two didn't listen as a fight ensued. Neji was a gifted fighter, but Naruto had the inhuman speed of a vampire on his side. He dodged all of Neji's attacks. The two suddenly broke apart and Neji was able to get a better look at his opponent.

Neji cocked his head to the side in curiosity, "Have I seen you somewhere before?"

"Please!" Hinata called.

Both the boys turned to face her, but she was looking at Naruto, "Just run and get out of here! I'll be fine!"

Naruto looked he was having an internal fight with himself. Finally, he let out a growl of frustration and disappeared into the woods.

Neji grimaced and ran off after him.

"N-No! Neji! W-wait!" Hinata called as she took off after her cousin.

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Naruto managed to lose the boy whom Hinata had said was her cousin, and was jumping over the rooftops of the suburban area of the village. He was quickly losing energy. He needed to feed. He'd been so anxious about seeing Hinata that he forgot to stop somewhere and feed first. Now he could feel himself weakening. He looked up and found himself only yards away from a girl sitting on top of a roof. Her cherry blossom colored hair shined in the moonlight as Naruto smirked. She would do.

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Neji had long since lost sight of the blonde vampire, but he kept moving. The boy had left a very clear trail marking his path. Either he was just stupid or he was too weak to pay attention. Neji hoped it was the latter, it would make it easier to kill him.

Hinata was struggling to keep pace behind Neji but had managed to not lose him. When Neji suddenly stopped on the roof of a house, Hinata gasped at the sight she saw.

It was Sakura, and Naruto had his fangs in her neck.

"Naruto! Stop it!" she yelled.

Neji turned back in shock to face his cousin, "Who?!"

Naruto's head lifted up from his prey. He never wanted Hinata to see him like this. He hated that he had to feed on the blood of others to survive. Now, with an innocent girl's blood dripping from his lips, he knew Hinata would never see him the same way again.

Sakura was drifting in and out of consciousness. She heard a voice yelling. It was saying Naruto… Her vision stabilized enough for her to make out the figure holding her. Blonde hair, and sapphire eyes.

Sakura smiled, "Naruto…" she whispered before losing consciousness.

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Author's Note: There you go! Chapter two is finished! Everyone please review!!!!!