Author's Notes

Dreamer1084: Well, I was catching the train for my holiday this time instead, so it was cool!

Prescripto13: lol great that you like it as I am seriously enjoying writing it!

Guest: yea, Naru-kun can't really get away from Kashi... but then, sadly, I am going to send Kashi away +.+

Even though this is a rather sad chapter, I think, the next chapter would be better. I just somehow felt that I should have include this little addition of the Sasaki before writing the lovey-dovey NaruKaka, as I need to get though some of my plots, I suppose... Anyhow, please tell me how you think of this.

Vii.

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Kakashi was on the way to his aniki as he saw the paper fox standing at the hallway, looking for an opening for it to squeeze its tiny body though. Before the animal tried to turn its body as flat as it's original shape, he stopped the origami animal, "hey, I am going to An-nii, you want to come with me?"

The fox looked up, judging the trustworth of the vampire. It bent down its head slowly, and Kakashi grinned as he offered his palm. He has not seen these paper animals for a while, since he was not as active in clan's bussiness as he used to be. He was glad that Kurama found him trustworthy enough. He held the paper fox up to his chest, as he made his way though the doors.

He stood right outside the far end of the villa, at the innest part of the building, by the patio that lead towards the swimming pool. Before he wanted to knock the door, the voices inside stopped him.

"An-sama…"

"Kazu… orgh… kun…"

"An- sama, please stop talking," the first voice said in concern. Kakashi obviously knew the voice; it was Kazuhiko, An's assistant, his previous mentor. Kakashi was very concern as he never heard of the older Sasaki was being sick. The older was very healthy, as far as he aware. For a vampire to vomit, it was an extreme case and that he was very certain that the vampire has not been out for battle for a long time. There should not be any serious injury. He opened the door without asking as he knew that his aniki would not lock his door normally, during the day.

"An-nii? Kazu-nii?" he spoke softly as he walked in. "Kurama sent you a paper fox and I come to deliver it." Although he was intending to talk to the summon that he received unexpectly, he was not keen to talk about it anymore, as he now aware of his aniki's health status. He walked towards the bathroom, as he found no one in the study.

A blue haired man rushed out before Kakashi could reach the door. "An-sama is busy, Kakashi, you can leave the message with me."

"But, Kazu-nii, An-nii…" Kakashi refused to go.

Before Kazuhiko could speak, An spoke weakly as he moved towards the door, wiping his mouth with his handkerchief, "Kashi-kun?"

Kakashi dashed to the older vampire and lifted the latter in the bridal style, while Kazuhiko retreated to the study, preparing a few bottle of portions. The older vampire was really light. Kakashi only missed the latter's presence for a few days, but seems the older Sasaki was really sick as his face was unusually grey. "An-nii, what has happened?"

"Just some old, stupid scrolls…" An whispered softly, "daijoubu…" He stopped as he was placed on the couch, and Kazuhiko passed him a large mug of warm blood. He drank the content without hesitation and only spoke again once he finished, "Kazu-kun, what did Kurama want?"

Kazuhiko hesitated as he looked at the younger Sasaki and then the older. He spoke nonetheless, "the memory jutsu, An-sama."

An closed his eyes and then re-opened again. He placed his gaze firmly on Kakashi, "tell me, Kashi, how much you remembered?"

Kakashi dropped his head and refused to look at his aniki. "More… more than you have expected… An-nii… but I didn't tell you this as I don't want to get you concern."

An beamed bitterly, "Kashi… don't you understand, I have sealed your memories so that you won't suffer too badly. Unlike humans, we will be still around for hundreds of years. I have sealed your memories twice, but I cannot do it anymore." He wiped the blood that leaked out from the corner of his mouth, "tell me, why do you love him that much?"

"I don't know… An-nii…" Kakashi whispered, "go-men, I really don't know… Ni-san, only if I know… you see, I have tried to not to look for him, I have tried to stay away, but I am simply drawn towards him."

An sighed softly as he pressed his fingers on Kakashi's thin lips. "I know, Kashi. I understand. You always were the clever, but stubborn boy that I saw when I visited Sakumo."

"An-nisan…"

"Don't worry about me, just follow your heart, and listen to the voice that is guiding you. Density will lead you to the path that you need to walk, we, Sasaki, know that clearly."

"Ni-san…"

"Just tell me how's he, compare to the previous two."

"He is still the same. He still has the warmest grin that I have ever seen. I love the way that he talks; although he is loud, his voice is warm and cheerful; it gives people a sense of hope. The only different thing is that he works for the Konoha, which I found it rather ironic. However," Kakashi flushed, "he is still him, the man that I have in loved for centuries. The presence of him simply made me feel warm."

An grinned as he tried to tug away his concern. "I think I don't need to know more, do we, Kazu-kun?"

The assistant finally spoke after a long period, "iie, An-sama. I think our Kashi-kun is once again fallen in love."

"Kazu-nii!"

"Mine… mine…" Kazuhiko said softly, "as always, I will support your decision," he darkened, "even though it has been tough and painful, I know that An- sama," he paused as he kneel down beside the older vampire, as he brushed the latter's hair softly, "will be there to support you…"

Before the assistant could say furthermore, he was bitten by the older vampire and he kept his lips sealed as he could feel his blood flowing towards the older Sasaki's mouth.

Kakashi looked away as he felt that he felt that he was kind of like third wheeler. Even though his aniki always claimed that he did not love his assistant; however, he did not see their relationship that way. He always felt that his aniki loved the assistant. As a non vampire, the man has much more previlage than the clan assistants through out the Sasaki history. He covered his face with his hand as he could not wait to have his fangs nail into his lovers neck, tasting the warm blood. He has not drink from living creature for 100 years. He licked his fangs as he tried to control his urge. He still has to wait, as he did not think that the man has fallen in love with him and that it was almost the time of the year; he would not be around soon.

"Kashi..." An moaned as he lifted his arm and offered it to the said vampire, "drink if you need, I am still alright…"

Kakashi placed a small kiss on the exposed skin, "iie, my aniki, I will only drink my love's blood alive. I have promised him 110 years ago and I would not break it, even he is not with me now."

"As you wished," An whispered as he brushed his fingers across Kakashi's face.