I know I haven't updated in like forever, and I have received quite a few emails regarding the matter. I'm ecstatic to know you all missed me that much. Writers block was totally kicking my butt, but I've been inspired! Now I'm ready to finish this story to the best of my ability. (Maybe make a part three?) I hope you all enjoy this super LONG super JUICY chapter of "Scarlet Dawn". Thanks for reading all of you fateful fans!

The weapon that Crimson uses was greatly inspired by the weapon the character "Setsuka" uses in the video game series "Soul Calibur."

Also I will be releasing chapters regularly every Sunday=)

-Perfection isn't the ability to control yourself, but the ability to release yourself-

My head jerked to the side as Karin's fist came into contact with the side of my face. Pain erupted into my jaw and saliva escaped my lips. I backed up a half-step to keep myself from falling down.

I span around quickly, putting my back to the red head for a split second and sent her a devastating kick to the throat.

With a loud gasp, Karin jumped up in the air and did a back flip, putting about four feet of distance between us. She held her neck and a surprised as well as infuriated.

I stared her down, watching her hand movements carefully. So this is what it has come to. Actually engaging in fist fights over….a guy? Where had my overwhelming calmness go? Replaced by a short temper and lack of common sense?

"Look Karin as much as I don't like you, I don't want to fight you" I said a little shocked by what I was saying "So just step off before you get hurt."

"I will not let you embarrass me in front of my Sasuke-Kun any longer!" Karin snapped as she threw a bunch of kunai at me, with lightning speed.

With one swift movement, I reached for the parasol Sasuke had given me, and opened it. As quickly as I could I twirled it, easily deflecting the kunai. Sending them in random directions around us. A slightly worried look crossed Karin's face as the dust I don't remember kicking up cleared.

That was all I needed. Just the shimmer of hope that I could win this fight. I had Karin's attention. She watched the silver oil parasol, I held tightly in my sweating hand.

Without any warning, I unsheathed my sword and tossed the parasol high into the air. Karin's bright red eyes followed the parasol.

"Now's my chance!" I thought as I ran under the parasol and send a quick slash to Karin's side. A loud cry of pain escaped her lips. She retaliated quickly, sending a punch to my ribs.

A loud cracking sound, like that of tree braches breaking, filled the once quiet air around us. I choked up some blood and started falling backwards.

"Hey! What the hell!" I heard Suigetsu yell. His voice was getting closer.

I hit the ground with a thud, air escaping my already sore lungs.

I looked up at Karin, who returned my gaze with a huge smile. Light blue chakra surrounding the fist she previously punched me with.

"Just face it" she began in a taunting voice "You will never beat me."

"Shut the fuck up!" I hissed at her.

"What the hell was going on back here?" Suigetsu questioned as he ran over. Irritation clear on his face.

"Absolutely nothing!" Karin yelled as she stomped up the path.

I lay on the ground in a pain-filled heap. Suigetsu studied me carefully. His gentle hands lightly touching my ribs. I cringed under his touch.

"She broke your ribs" he hissed. Looking extremely pissed off.

I hadn't noticed this before, but my eyes were slowly closing. I tried to talk but I coughed up more blood. Just then everything went pitch black.

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I opened my eyes in an unfamiliar bed, in an even more unfamiliar room. I was in nothing but my bra and panties. A dark blush covered my cheeks.

"Who undressed me?" I asked out loud, nearly shrieking when none other than the infamous raven haired beauty himself strode into the room.

What will happen next?

Read the next chapter to find out! Thanks for reading and review!