I hope everybody had a great holiday and New Years with their loved ones! ;D I sure had a very fun time, so I hope everyone is all pumped up for the year of 2013; we're gonna go with a Boom Boom Pow (no, not the black-Eyed Peas kind). I still have yet to choose what to do for a New Year's Resolution, but I'm sure I'll figure something out. I want to thank everyone who read last chapter before the holidays, I hope they enjoyed it too.
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REPLIES TO REVIEWS (that need answers)-
Lady Rini- And I shall still thank you for your encouragement and sweet words C: Wait, wait wait... Parents actually do that? o-o GPS and all that? That's crazy! ;A; No way would Chiyo -in my words, know how to- use a GPS. Huhu ewe I hope you will enjoy the chapter and see if your wishes have been granted, or you'll like the outcome anyhow!
momoXvolturi- Your opinion of Chiyo is yours' alone and I don't judge that ;D I like different looks on Chiyo myself, but I hope I don't make her too much of a bad character... Old people can't be that bad right? And you think Sakura is sassy in her new persona? owo That's lovely xD Okie dokie, you wish for BOOM BANG BUCKA stuff? owo I hopefully will please you with the chapter's BOOM and it's BANG and a pinch of BUCKA~! *-*
harusaki-tsukiko- Maybe...maybe not owo You must read the chapter to find out; and I'm please to let you know that my Christmas was good, and I hope it was equal to yours'! I'm glad you like Sakura's personality xD And good and bad how? I'm curious about that pwp AND THANK YOUUU! TwT
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ImmaPiratte- OH MEH GAWD, ANOTHER LONG REVIEW OwO I like long Reviews! I don't think I will make Sakura an annoyed teenager o-o I don't think I can do that unless it's a bad character, and Sakura isn't suppose to be a bad character...I think. I like causing confusion, I'm sorry! D: It's part of the story anyhow to be confused. Confusion is good! I'm glad you like Ino and Sakura's friendship; it's suppose to play an important role x3 I TORTURE BECAUSE I LOVE YOU READERS! Ohohohoho, lot's of good ideas now xD I'm glad you're being so nice and encouraging with your Reviews, they're so fun to read.
Anonymous(Guest)- I'm actually not making Sakura's barriers an easy access or a tool ono But it does play a role in her development in the future chapters; They're not very dependent for me, since I play out this story in advance with limits, but yes, the barriers play a little part. Thank you and I hope you will enjoy the chapter!
Naraku's Pheonix- Oh yes, Donna Sakura has been my most favorite C: But I liked all your stories, and I am excited for the rewrite of it! You never thought of Chiyo and Sasori being demons? owo I win the game! ;D The Yamanaka family is...being the Yamanaka family! ;3 I dunno -slammed by chair- Curiosity is good for you and I'm glad I caused it uwu Huuhuu~ Let's see if the chapter will answer some of your questions ;w; Sorry if you're a little confused!
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For those who know me well (which...would literally be Hue and Kiki) I listen to music while I work on my stories and art C: Both at work and in my freetime. So, as another gift in my opinion, I will feature a song that will go to a scene in this chapter; simply because it helps the reader so much more with music...and music is just cool. If you wish to take part in this activity, please go to YouTube and look up 'The Wolf by Fever Ray' and allow it to load on Pause until I give the signal C: This song is by one of my favorite bands, and I was thrilled to see it in Red Riding Hood. I hope you will enjoy the song with the chapter!
Remember that Kitty gets cold weather up until late spring, so fuzzballyness will be important! Reviews, Follows, Favorites or doing nothing will keep me warm for the snow and cold wind! I had a cold once, and I wish not to get it again ;w; Thank you all and I hope you will all have a wonderful day!
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You made a mistake, my little Flower...
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Tonight, when your body blooms to maturity, you will be in danger.
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You are only bait, only a rabbit deep in Wolf's territory;
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Something fragile, something tasty...
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It will be a feast tonight.
Tasting Flesh
Chapter Four
Sakura took her first steps into the cool grass, sliding the shouji door shut and locked it properly before turning her body around. She was tackled into a cuddling hug by Yamanaka Ino and giggled lightly when she did a quiet cat-call before taking her pale hand and dashed down the small hill, sandals in hand. They kept their laughters to a minimun, knowing the second floor light was still on and glowing strong, shadows of two people moved around, but paid no mind to look out the window to the two young adults making a break for it into the shadows of the trees, where Ino let go of Sakura's wrist to allow her to put on her shoes.
"Were you caught at all?" Ino asked in a hushed whisper as she played with her painted fingers; causing Sakura to notice the change of clothing on her best friend, who was now wearing a dark blue dress that was strapless and sporting flats. Her makeup was heavier on the eyes to bring out the blue with a pop.
Sakura shook her head, tying her first sandal around her ankles. "I don't think they heard me... But I certainly made a loud noise stubbing my freakin' toe on the stairs," Sakura sighed and pointed to her slightly reddened toe. She bit back the pain when she flexed and went back to putting on her last shoe. "I yelped, but they didn't turn their heads. They must've thought I was Pakkun falling down the stairs again."
Ino giggled and shrugged. "Good thing Chiyo-sama didn't stop you. Everyone is waiting!" Ino didn't give Sakura a moment to respond when she finished putting on her shoes; grabbing her hands again, she trekked them both down the rubbled path of dirt and sharp rocks and made way to the stoned fence, laying defensless-looking and silent. Ino's cheeks bubbled in her cat-like grin as she called out like a wild animal, making Sakura laugh and literally jump in her dress over the boundary line.
Crossing the protective shield.
Never seeing Konoha upclose at night, Sakura was somewhat distracted by the colorful lights of the town, smells of latenight foods and flowers being inflamed by the moist air to give off the sweet aroma; people mingled with their own groups and creating their own clouds of fun. Without holding back, Sakura smiled wide and ran a bit ahead of Ino and now was pulling her.
"Hold up, Sakura!" Ino scowled with a whine. "Let me lead you alright?" She glanced over to the watching eyes of pale and dark strangers, narrowing her eyes as she bit her lower lip. She pushed energy into her legs and dashed faster then Sakura was though inhumanly possible. Ino was practically dragging the birthday girl over to the flower shop, which was closed for the day. Taking quick time, Ino stopped them both by the flower shop's door and looked behind them to see if they were being followed.
"Ino-chan?"
"Hm?" Ino looked at Sakura, who was already out of breath and smiling like diamonds. Ino had to remind herself that her human darling isn't used to running fast and probably almost tripped a few times when the blonde took the chance of inhancing the speed. Her baby-blue eyes went back to scanning the streets and shops, eyeing every heartbeat of both human and animal.
"What are you looking at, Ino-chan?" Sakura giggled out a breath. "Are you looking for Chiyo-baachan or Nii-chan?"
Ino flashed a sexy smile and pinched Sakura's bubbly cheek. "Yep! We're in the clear for now, follow me to the land of magic!" She pulled Sakura's hand along to around the flower shop's patio, into the darker lighting of her home's backstep where the forest layed in wait of a thin, dirt path through the trees and brush. Ino pulled Sakura along the path, using the moon as the light, until the shadows of still faces came into view alongside of a cliff-like hill of stone.
Sakura suddenly swallowed noisely, causing Ino to glance at her friend. The five carefully carved heads of four men and a woman stared deep into one's mind and soul; legend being that these heads were carved centuries before Konoha was a legal town to reside in, believing that Konoha used to be called Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Leaves) and had a culture centering around worshipping demons and monsters as they lived side-by-side as equals. Two clans were royal as they were the strongest demons in existence, sharing the throne together until the day of war wrecked through Japan. Many people died, both demon and human, leaving the demons to abandon earth...
Being raised as a shrine maiden, Sakura knew all the good and bad of the two royal families of demons. Since they were written in scrolls and are said to be as old as time, she read about a human's point-of-view of being under their rule; when the war broke out between the demons and monsters, humans were used as soldiers and perished horrid deaths and the aftermath left even more souls to wither away into the afterlife. Sakura never found anything on the demon's reasons to go to war, but she was certain enough that she would not want to upset the spirits that lingered beneath the rock of the lost souls from the battles. It was said by Chiyo that wandering past these sculpted heads would haunt you whenever you're near the woods until you confess your sin to your elder.
"You ready?" Ino's voice was soft, gentle when she gave Sakura's hand a light squeeze. Sakura looked at Ino's pretty eyes and could read almost instantly how cautious her friend was being, trying to make everything right for the pink haired woman who's mind is ready to let go for just one night!
Inhaling some kind of sweet smell, burning wood and moist greenry, Sakura put on the most dazzling smile and nodded with total trust in her best friend. Tonight, for the first time in Sakura's life, she is going to do something that she will remember!
"You bet!"
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Sasuke was tapping his fingers on his knee, not keeping a particular rhythm while he kept his eyes on the empty doorway. It has been a long while since the last spark, and he wasn't happy when the door wasn't showing any more reactions to his presence. He frowned upon the thought of the door being a snot to him for no reason at all. He would rather blast the thing to ashes, but this was the only door available for the time being; all thanks to his wonderful parents and-
"Ne, ne! Teme, look what I'm doing!" an annoying voice of a familiar person killed Sasuke's eardrum...and his patience.
With the last straw, Sasuke picked up a black rock and chucked it behind his head, where Naruto was doing a headstand on his blond hair and aimed perfectly to his stomach without even looking. Naruto shrieked and fell back on his rear, cursing Sasuke's name to his grave as he scrambled to his front and began crawling towards his best buddy for revenge on his cool trick.
"You're gonna pay for that, Teme!" Naruto growled out as usual as he reached for the back of Sasuke's black cloak. His plan was cut short when a masked man gripped Naruto's foot and yanked him back, not even causing Sasuke to look back to see Naruto and Kakashi wrestle like two idiots with the blond's stubborness and the grey-haired man's strength and pinning him down with one hand. "What's the deal, Kakashi? Can't you see that I'm busy with Pretty Boy over there?" Naruto pointed at Sasuke again in reckless defense.
"Leave him be, Naruto. Don't bother him..." Kakashi was talking in whispers to try and ease Naruto's excitement. His headband that would usually cover his left, scarred eye was up, revealing a red eye-colored shine with three red commas swirling. His face was looking at Sasuke's absolute still form, just sitting and waiting. "He's not in the mood right now."
"Why?" Naruto asked in a childish whine.
"His energy is skyrocketing, kid," Kakashi muttered, glancing down to the pinned Demon and let his arm go. "If you touch him or test his patience, I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to actually kill you."
Naruto finally came to his senses and sat up, looking at Sasuke's back alongside with Kakashi, sitting a good amount of feet away from the dear prince as he sat in his own dark cloud of impatience. "Is it because of the stupid door? God, he doesn't have to be so freakin' pissy! It's gonna open soon, Dattebayo!"
Kakashi slowly shook his head. "Just don't bother him unless he talks to you, alright? Pretend he's not here..."
"Not here? That's impossible to even think about!" Naruto cried out in a whine, falling to his knees and rolled to his side. He clung to his hair and pulled. "My freakin' Uke is nowhere to be found, Kakashi! Help me find my Uke, please!" He was pushing all his loud noises towards the mute and still form, just trying to get his attention.
Kakashi simply gave up and left Naruto to dig his own grave.
Rolling around on the dark grass, Naruto continued to cry for Sasuke, even taking the choice of slamming his head against the bark of a tree. "Mikoto-chan is going to kill me when I get hom! Not being able to protect her son while we wait here by a doorframe for a freakin' opening that may never freakin' happen!"
Sasuke kept his thoughts busy by thinking about...dare I say it, happy thoughts.
"And then Fugaku is going to give hell to Pa, now that's gonna make Ma mad! Teme nows how angry Ma can get and she can be really scary, too!" Naruto produced actual tears in his eyes as he curled into a ball as he rocked back and forth. "I don't want Ma getting mad at Fugaku, then Mikoto is gonna cry... Mikoto is scary when she cries, too!"
"Naruto."
"Yes, Sasuke-Uke?" Naruto sniffled as he romantically glanced up to his friend, having prayer hands and sparkles in his eyes. "Have you come home to me?"
"If I tell you another story, will you shut up until I leave?" Sasuke was offering such a rare deal. He practically felt Naruto's body press up against him as expected from Sasuke's Idiot. "Well?"
"I'm actually curious of why you're being a bitchy, pmsing hag with this door deal!" Kakashi's gong went off as he fell back, failing at trying to get Naruto to shut up. "Are you really that excited to see her, Sasuke?"
Kakashi thought the prince was going to haul ass on the talkative blond. "Yes, I am," was his gentle reply, not looking away from the door. "I'm...afraid that she's going to be in trouble if I don't hurry."
Naruto blinked curiously. "You talkin' 'bout those starving dirtbags in the human world? Bah! You have nothing to worry about, Sasuke; they're weak as a newborn lamb. They're no match to the Forbidden Flower! Why, I bet she can kick ass-"
"She has barriers, Dobe," Sasuke bit out. "The kind that they are able to produce and the only ones to take down."
"Oh... Well, sucks to be her then!" Naruto tried simply to change his friend's mood. Instantly, that got him a hand around his neck and lifted into the air; Naruto met the eyes of pure red gems of twirling commas that were just begging for Naruto to continue. In a casual voice, he did just that. "Look Teme, I know you're all antsy about getting this door open, and I know you're pissed about your folks shutting down the good ones; but look at it this way, once you get to the other side, only you will be able to open it to come home! End of story and happily ever after with your bride. How does that sound, buddy?"
Sasuke let go of Naruto's neck, allowing him to fall back.
"See? You just need to stop thinking of those emo stuff in your pretty head, Teme," Naruto smiled toothly. "It's not the end of the world if it opens late... Besides, you got me to talk to, Dattebayo!"
Sasuke wanted to choke him again.
Grunting, Sasuke kept his hands on his knees and resumed his tapping of his fingers and staring intently at the doorframe. As if nothing even happened between the two. Naruto waited for him to say something and when nothing happened, the blond man simply fell to his back and rolled away towards Kakashi, who was simply reading an orange covered book.
His Highness' attention went rigid when a loud 'snap' of an electric spark emerged from in between the door frames, causing the dark haired prince's back to straighten and get the attention of the two demons behind him. The sky above them darkened with heavy clouds as they all looked up.
"What's happening, Kakashi?" Naruto cried out in a annoyed tone.
"The door is opening..." Kakashi looked at Sasuke's backform, which was now raising from the ground, the doorframe made more crackling noises as the leave that was growing around in vines shake as more sparks came to view. "It's pretty intense, isn't it, Sasuke?"
Sasuke only made a grunt.
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Sakura screamed in delight when she caught sight of Kiba's face; red paint in the form of triangular lines on each cheek, his hair wild and crazy like a lion's mane and wearing shorts and a tattered tank that had dirt-claws across the ribs. His dark eyes were bright and excited against the fire light as he howled up to the night sky and everyone joined him. Thirty or more teenagers and young adults gathered in the small clearing around the giant fire that was lit and roaring with the following shrieks and howls. Girls were dressed in spring dresses and heavy makeup and the boys looked dirty and animalistic-looking as they wrestled each other or danced with the girls around the flames. Makeshift tables were set up by trunks of chopped down trees and red cups piled everywhere and cans of soda scattered the floor of the earth, being kicked occasionally by a hyper person. (Author- You may start the music xD)
Kiba nearly tackled the birthday girl before Ino stepped in and threatened to kill him if he got mud on her hairdo. He simply laughed with joy. "The party has just started, Sakura! It's all for you! Come dance with me, birthday girl." He grabbed Sakura with his dirty hands and pulled her into the circling crowd of aroused teens; he twirled her around, her skirt swirling gracefully before he started his moves of rocking his hips and keeping his hands in tight fists, not touching Sakura's body.
Sakura only laughed hard. "Y-your face is so... Kiba, you look like a wild animal or something!" she giggled over the roar of the fire as partners began grinding against each other's hips, holding their shoulders tightly.
"Gotta show the demons who rocks the party, right?" Kiba defended with a grin, he elbowed her arm gently and allowed her room to get into the slow strides of stepping towards him, Kiba hopping back in fright as if she was the purifier of the forest, taking out all the evil demons in the woods. "Dance with us, Sakura! You're free tonight!"
Sakura glanced around her to see teenagers grinding harder against their hips, their hands exploring the other's body curiously yet not holding anything back at all; their minds hazy and eyes blurry, looking at each other until one person howls into the sky and the rest will follow in a wolf's chant. It took a bit for Sakura to feel comfortable and loosen up with the heat of the fire just a few feet away from her. The heat was soft against her skin, but she could feel her blood starting to boil as someone who was playing the drums was intrupted by a horn: screechy and loud as it echoed through the trees and everyone tilted their head back and howled, Kiba doing the same and Sakura tried it out- only leaving her to laugh at her sillyness, her belly starting to bubble as she gained more confidence with her dancing.
Moving a little bit closer to Kiba's dancing form, Sakura hesitantly reached her hands out as he gradually grasped his; both moving in simple twirls and dips lead by Kiba himself, he surprised Sakura with his gentlemen dance moves. She smiled bigger as he brought her back up and twirled her out of his arms, her fingertips stretched until she barely touched the flame of the giant fire.
Her heart was bursting in energy. She felt like she could go numb.
Kiba pulled her back, his hands enclosed on hers and his arms hugged her close to him. He jumped with her as they both turned around the fire and she could feel his cool breath on her neck, everything slowing down as Kiba slowly turned her around to face him. She noticed his eyes were blurred, over his dark-colored orbs of ashes looked cloudy and dazed.
Ino said that there was no alcohol permitted at the party, so why did Kiba looked so out of it? Did he drink before coming here?
"Kiba-kun, are you feeling okay?" Sakura asked quietly, still dancing in his arms.
Kiba's blurry eyes sparkled hazely, a giant and creepy grin plastered on his face as he chuckled darkly. "Sakura-chan, I feel so free and wild! Like...everything we have ever known is fake, and we are the only ones who can see what really lingers in these woods. Do you feel it, Sakura-chan?"
"Mn?" Sakura's eyebrows furrowed lightly as she took a step away from him. She found Kiba's form outlined in a silouette of the fire as his teeth sparkled against the red flame. "You're thinking of those stories that Chiyo-baachan has told you, aren't you?"
"Why wouldn't I? It's a party!" Kiba laughed and dropped his head back, his jaw dropped as he let out a long howl and everyone followed suited as if it was natural.
Sakura looked around her, watching everyone howl like they were never human and resume their hard dances, which were now becoming harder and hotter around her. Her breath was visible in the air, but she felt so hot in her body and head; everything was numbing and starting to hurt the poor woman's mind. She didn't know what was going on. Every shadow she saw had faces against the grass, bark and dirt, the fire seemed bigger then before as she looked at it, the flames becoming water colors at the tips as it descended into to starry sky.
She looked back at Kiba, who was now right infront of her, nose-to-nose. He looked at peace, and as no one else was around them as he daringly held Sakura by her slim waist. Their eyes were only focused on each others as Sakura gulped uneasily.
"K-Kiba...what are you..?"
"You know, I have always liked you, Sakura-chan," Kiba said with an an average smile, his cheeks bubbled. "You're really special to me." He pressed his forehead against hers gently, not breaking the eye contact. "But...you're not the girl for me."
"W-...what?" Sakura's eyes widened as her lower lip wobbled. "I don't understand."
"You don't need to understand, Sakura-chan." Kiba's voice was different, more deep and smooth. His voice used to be cracky and dog-like, friendly and polite as he would always make her feel more at ease whenever she's scared of something. Like a close friend.
Now...he sounds like a whole different person with blurry eyes.
"But, before he takes you away," Kiba smirked smugly, "I want to...have one kiss from my favorite girl in the whole world."
Sakura couldn't understand anything that was going on; with Kiba's odd behavior and his sudden wish to kiss her. This wasn't Kiba, this wasn't her friend who wouldn't do anything like this. Sure, he liked Sakura, but...not this way.
He slowly tried to lean down and-
"Oi! It's my turn to dance with the birthday girl!" Ino called out as she yanked Sakura into her own arms, starting to get Sakura to dance with alined hips as she held her hands tightly in hers', her chin on the crook of Sakura's neck as she glanced at Kiba. Her baby blue eyes pierced into the blurred vision of the teenager, causing Kiba to twitch and jerk to the side without his own consent. He collided with a female body, a student from their class, Ino knew, squealed and pulled Kiba into their dancing group; causing the possessed human to ease up and enjoy himself.
'Fucking demons stay out of the humans,' Ino growled inside her head. 'Just because they're here doesn't mean they can try and feed off of Sakura by taking over another human's body. I can smell them out like a officer dog with drug searches!' The stench of homeless demons reeked to Ino's little nose, but the idea of the musky smell staying on Kiba's skin for a few days bothered her even more. Sure, she couldn't get every demon in the forest to stay away from the bonfire, she even tried to put a flower to ward off evil spirits, but it didn't work well as much as she thought; taking over a human body provides a useful sheild against Inoichi's choice.
It was worth a shot though. And demons did know how to party.
Speaking of which, Ino's lips twirked into a smile as her little tongue touched her bottom lip. Slowly, to be sure not to scare her dear friend, Ino rest her temple against Sakuras' and kept her lips close to her friend's little ear. Their shoulders match, their hips did too, and she lost all hand contact with Sakura in that moment.
"Sakura..." Ino's voice was smooth and calm, a whisper that only Sakura could hear and drown out the rest of the noise of the people, the fire, the woods. "Sakura, I want you to...dance. I want you to dance and let your mind wander in the woods. Start remembering what we used to do here as children."
When Ino finally pulled back to examine Sakura's face, she found her beloved friend's emerald orbs sparkling and dimmed at the same time, her expression was blank yet calm; her doll-like mouth was open as her long fingers gently grasped the red fabric of her dress and curtsied to Ino's way. Ino smiled and performed the same way before clapping their palms together and step around each other.
Their dance was different from the others. It was in sync to the music, yet it was different; their hips didn't touch, their shoulders only touch each other's tips as they would circle around or lean towards another and the partner would do the same. Their legs moved like fluid while others clawed and scratched in pretend of being animals...
Yet these two were dancing as if they were floating.
Sakura's head was clear- more clear then it ever has in her lifetime as she danced with Ino. She didn't know this dance, yet she danced the moved as if she made them herself; her body was moving quick and graceful as if she was a professional dancer, her skirt and hair flowing around perfectly then it would in real life if she ran, pink locks bouncing. The music was hard, getting more rocky as Ino leaned towards Sakura and she bent backwards on reaction, as it was told in her head to do so. Shaking in a perfected rhythm of her shoulders and legs, they looked seductive, perfect and daring.
Everyone continued to dance and dance, Sakura's eyes glancing all over the place as she tried so hard to make out people's faces. Time seemed to have stopped around Sakura, or slowed down greatly as music continued to pound in the normal timeframe as everything blurred and fuzzed around her. She tried to breathe normal, but the air seemed thick and dangerous as she coughed lightly, glancing towards Ino's way to seek help.
Ino was gone and out of sight.
"Ino-chan?" Sakura called out in a soft panick. Her movements stopped of the dance as she tried to spin fast, trying to find the bleach-blond hair and blue-eyed girl who was set to take care of Sakura for tonight. "Ino-chan! Come back!" Things were looking different and more eerie by the minute as she ran to the other side of the fire looking for her, and finding nothing useful.
Her legs felt like jelly as she fell to her knees, exhaling in a silent scream as her eyes filled with tears, her cheeks burning red as she cried out Ino's name again and again. She was scared to death, wishing to be home and in bed like she would every other night; yet this was her choice, and she can't take back anything after her arguement with Chiyo.
"Ino-chan! Ino-chan! Ino, please, please, please come out! I'm scared!" Burying her face into her palms, she couldn't shed a single tear for some reason. It was as if, in her opinion, her head won't do anything to show fear, sadness, or tears. Tears seemed...unworthy and annoying. She used to cry a lot, as she remembered.
'This way...'
Her head shot up from her hands. Sakura looked straight to the edge of the crushed branches and grass to see a small girl wearing a bright red cloak over her head, hiding her facial features. Her dress was to her knees and frilly white, an innocent child standing there barefoot and looking down. Her little hands slowly raised up and out to Sakura, like a child asking for a hug, her little fingers waving for Sakura to come over.
'Come this way... We need to get away from here.'
Sakura didn't have control of her feet as they raised her up from her crouched position and slowly walked over to the little girl; the dancing figures ignored Sakura and passed by her without a single glance as her own pale hands lift to touch her fingertips to the child's palms. The child's hand curled into a comforting hold as she walked backwards into the darker shadows of the woods, away from the fire, away from the people...just going into the woods where everything was silent and untouched. Sakura's body was not in her control, only her thoughts hazed through all the abnormalities of the forest; the bad luck, the giant fire where her friends are dancing without her...
"Where are we going?" Sakura asked, her chin numb and bothersome. She looked at the hooded girl who kept straight, leading Sakura deeper into the woods. "Are you lost?"
'We're going to get him... He's waiting for us. We will see him and remember it all...'
Sakura's brows knitted together in a agonizing confusion. Her head was starting to spin as it seemed to be that the trees were melting around her into fuzzy balls of blurs. Her body allowed the girl to keep pulling her into the unknown, not knowing if anybody was looking for her. "Who are you talking about?"
'We forgot, but we will remember soon... Everything will be fine when he comes back.'
The girl suddenly stopped and instantly let go of Sakura's hand. In the middle of the darkness, where the moon was hiding behind a thick cloud, the little child seemed to glow in her red cloak and pale skin; facing her back to Sakura as she slowly pointed upwards. Sakura slowly took a few more steps until she met the kid's side and squinted her own emerald eyes to make out a shadowing figure of a doorless frame. Aged over time and the abuse of harsh weather, it was a rotting color of black and brown with seeds of plants embedded into the cracks and burnt holes that thinned it out. It stood about seven feet tall and four feet wide, one corner was chipping away into an open gash as nothing stood into the middle.
Sakura breathed, her breath visible in the chilly air. "Wh-...what is this?" she asked to the girl, looking down at her to see her still as stone. "It's just an empty door..."
'He's coming very soon...'
"Whos' coming?"
The child's head turned to Sakura's way, not looking up to her as she slowly reached up and pulled her hood away. Short pink hair sprawled out in unruly waves around her head and giant, bright emerald eyes sparkled against the dark to match with the glowing skin. The child looked up sorrowfully to Sakura, pressing her hand to her flat chest as if to tell that her heart was aching, longing for something precious.
"Y-you're... You're not real," Sakura gasped out quietly. "This isn't...real at all, is it?" Her head was throbbing painfully as she crouched down to hold her skull, rocking a little while still staring frightenly at the young child that resembled Sakura as a child. "I'm dreaming!"
'Everything we once knew,' the child said with her mouth unmoving, looking at Sakura with an intense gaze, 'was hidden... But, until we take down the barriers, we will find everything we're looking for, Sakura.'
"Y-you're not real..."
'I'm not awake right now... I'm sleeping in your mind,' younger Sakura whispered softly, reaching her pale hand to touch Sakura's longer hair and petting her head very softly, comforting. 'I'm sorry, Sakura... I'm sorry.'
Hearing a snap of a stick, Sakura's head shot over to the empty doorframe. There, in the distance of the shadows, was Kiba's form facing her tall and buffed out. His clothes were dirtier then Sakura remembered, and the red paint on his face seemed to have been melting off from his sweat or the fire. The darkness hid his eyes as he heaved his breathing with intense force.
"Kiba-kun..?" Sakura whimpered softly. She was grateful that he found her, wishing to run into his arms and cling to him, beg him to carry her home. She slowly stood up, her legs shaking. "Ki-Kiba-k-kun... I'm scared."
The moon now peeked through the heavy clouds, letting a blessing light uncover the dark with it's blue hue. Every detail of Sakura's dress, the details of the empty doorframe was visible to Sakura...and it slowly uncovered Kiba's dark face.
Showing pure black eyes and rabid teeth, heaving with a hungered expression as it looked over Sakura's form like a meal. Without hesitation, Kiba howled a demonic shriek and launched himself into a full run.
Sakura screamed in pure fear.
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Silly little girl, you've fallen into the trap.
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You've found the sanctuary, but you refused to open it...
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Your mistake will be unforgiving, and a price is to be paid.
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And now...you're done.
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