Summary: [SasuSakuIta] He's a Vampire; she's a Vampire Hunter's daughter. Their worlds just didn't mix. But when she's taken as hostage, they gave her a choice: Join them or die. "You know what they say, "she felt his breath along her neck, "Never trust a vampire"

Author's Note: Sorry for the long hiatus.

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The rating of this story will change to M. It is just too damn hard for me to write about vampires and not include any heavy sexual themes.

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Between Life and Death

Chapter Three
Evolution

Sasuke paced the dark hallways, contemplating his brother's request.

"Love?" He replied with a blank stare, "I wasn't aware we were capable of that emotion."

"I didn't say the love had to be both ways." Itachi said.

"No."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me," Sasuke said as he began to walk out the door. "I don't want to take part in your ridiculous and pointless plan."

"Is that how you want to honor our parents' death?" Itachi called out, and just as he expected, Sasuke paused.

In a flash, Sasuke was in front of Itachi, with his hand around his brother's neck. The two female vampires screamed as they fell backward in fear.

Itachi laughed as his eyes glowed red, "What are you going to do, little brother? Kill me?" Sasuke tightened his grip.

"You know perfectly well that it was that damn bitch's father who killed our parents." Itachi said calmly, "They made the first move and I am definitely not going to sit back and watch them slaughter more of our kind."

"You've been alive for centuries and you know killing has never solved anything." Sasuke replied through clenched teeth.

"Yes, but this time, it's personal." Itachi said, "I don't know about you, but I refuse to let the killer of our parents roam free."

"That girl's father is a leader and a big deal to the humans. Do you know the kind of turmoil you'll start? Do you really want another war on our hands?" Sasuke spat back, "God damn it Itachi, use that fucking brain of yours for once!"

In a second, Sasuke was pinned on the ground by Itachi. He leaned closer to Sasuke and whispered, "Do not, for even one fucking second, think that just because you are my brother, you can do whatever the fuck you want. To me, to everyone here, you are just another vampire. You are fucking expendable and I wouldn't think twice about killing you."

The two brothers glared at each other, before Itachi broke from the trance and headed towards the door. "If you really want the girl to live Sasuke, then I suggest you do as I say." He paused for a moment, "Think about it."

That's exactly what Sasuke was doing. Thinking about it. For the first time in god knows how long, he was confused. He has lived long enough to see at least six or seven generations of humans. He saw them grow up, reproduce, grow old and die. He saw them slowly evolve.

And that's what scared him: their evolution.

I don't know how long I slept for, or even how I slept at all. My encounter with Ino has managed to give me a slight sense of hope. Despite the miniscule size of our chances of escape, it was enough to give me the will to live another day.

Live...

I wonder how long they'll keep me alive.

It's strange how all the little things we take for granted can have such a big impact on our live. I guess we actually don't miss things until they're gone. I would do anything for one last walk in the park, to hear Naruto's annoying voice, to feel my parents' embrace and listen to my mother nag at me... I would do anything, anything, to just see the sun rise.

I felt tears well up in my eyes and I forced down a sob.

"No Sakura!" I instructed myself firmly, "Crying will do nothing. For once in your life, grow a backbone and stop depending on everyone to help you out!"

Suddenly, the door opened, and the dim light from the hallway blinded me once more.

"I-Ino?" I called out, "Is that you?"

"Sorry sugar, Ino's not here right now," a voice crooned, "But I'm sure I can be just as satisfying."

My heart began racing and I shrunk under the covers in fear. Against the light, I could make out a faint silhouette of a strange scythe with three long curved blades pointing out threateningly. Was this... the grim reaper?

"Who... what are you?" I stammered, eyeing the scythe as it drew closer and closer to me, "Are... are you going to... k-kill me?"

The vampire laughed, "I could kill you... but then you'd be no fun."

As he loomed closer, I couldn't help but notice, as terrified as I was, that he was extremely... sexy. His slicked back silver hair seemed to glow faintly against the darkness of the surroundings. His black robes were open in the front, revealing a very chiseled body.

The vampire seemed to notice that I was semi-checking him out and he smirked, "Like what you see?"

I don't exactly know what made me said it; maybe it was the adrenaline rush. "Yeah, I'm checking you out," I spat back, "I was checking out that scythe of yours. Three blades, huh? Isn't that a bit excessive. Or is it to compensate for something else that you lack."

The stranger let out a low growl, and the next thing I knew, I was pinned against the bed... and he was on top of me. It was the first time I noticed his piercing blue eyes, which seemed to suck away any bit of bravery and sass I had left in me.

I thought he was going to hit me, but to my surprise and disgust, he began to sniff my hair and neck.

"I should really kill you for saying that," He said between breaths, "Or convert you to one of us... but you just smell so damn good. There's just something about human women that gets me every time."

I was too scared to move so I lay perfectly still under him. I was too afraid to even breath out loud. I concentrated on the beating of my heart, which ticked like a metronome. The sound helped calm me slightly.

"Such a shame you're not a virgin anymore," He said as his hands began to make their way below her neck and to her collarbone, "Nothing tastes sweeter than a virgin's blood. Usually I only go for virgins... but I think this time I'll make an exception."

He began to explore my body. As his hands slipped underneath the shirt and I let out a small whimper, "P-please... don't..."

He grinned wickedly at me, "I love it when humans beg." His eyes glittered, "It's such a shame they couldn't find nicer clothes for you." He began to slowly rip the shirt, "It's such a shame they found any clothes at all. You would've looked a lot nicer naked. However, that's something we can easily fix."

I tried to slap his face, but he grabbed my hand in midair and let out a low growl, "Yeah, I also like it when humans play hard to get." He tore up the drapes hanging from the canopy into two long stripes.

I realized what he was planning on doing with the ripped sheets and I began screaming at the top of my lungs.

"You! Sick! Bastard!" I screamed as I flailed under him. However, he just seemed to get more and more turned on. I tried to punch him but he merely swatted my hand away like a fly.

"Yeah…" He groaned as he tied my left hand to the bedpost, "You're good at foreplay."

"There," He said as he finished typing up my right hand, "Now we can get to the fun stuff."

I glared at him with as much hatred as I could muster, "You sick, sick bastard."

"Oh don't be like that," He licked his lips as he ran his hands over my collarbone, "You'll thank me after. I'd never leave a pretty gal like you unsatisfied. But just a little warning..." He bore his fangs at me, "I like it rough... and bloody."

"Don't touch me!" I cried as I tried to pull my hands away from the bedpost, "Oh god!" I sobbed hysterically, "Please! Just leave me alone!"

"Yeah..." He moaned and I felt him go hard against my leg, "Scream just like that..."

I have never felt so helpless in my entire life.

It was happening again.

Just like before.

"Bite your tongue!" My mind screamed at me, "Bite your tongue and end it all!"

The next couple of seconds all happened in a blur. The monster on top of me was suddenly thrown off and he flew against a wall. However, he did not take this action lightly. He rose up again, and, in a flash, he had his scythe in his hand and the blade was held against the neck of his attacker.

"S... Sas.. Sasuke." I whispered meekly. Neither of them heard me, as they were lost in their fight.

"You better have a fucking good explanation for that, you piece of shit." The white-haired vampire growled as he dug his scythe deeper against Sasuke's Adam's apple.

"I am under Itachi's orders to protect this woman." Sasuke replied coldly, paying no attention to the scythe that was held against his throat, "Anyone will doesn't comply will answer to me."

"Tch, what the fuck does Itachi want with this whore?"

"That is between Itachi and I, and is none of your business, Hidan"

A flicker of annoyance passed his face, but he withdrew his weapon. "Fine," he muttered under his breath. He then walked towards me and gave me a wicked grin, "I guess I'll finish this some other time. Don't worry, next time I will drain every last, fucking drop of blood in you."

In a flicker, he was gone. I was too traumatized to speak in coherent sentences.

"Sasuke..." I whimpered as tears continued to stream down my face, "Please... please... just... k-kill me."

Sasuke's gaze turned slowly to me. They were cold and emotionless.

"No." He replied.

"Then... I'll do it myself."

In a flash, two of his fingers were inside my mouth, obstructing the pathway from my teeth to my tongue and making me gag.

"I can't let you do that." With his fingers still in my mouth, he untied the bindings on my hands.

"I... I c-can't t-t-take this." My voice was hoarse from screaming. "I just w-want to d-die. Y-You can't d-do t-this f-forever."

"What do you think your death will bring?" He said finally as he sat down on the edge of the bed, with his back facing me, "Do you think it'll make everything all right again? Turn things back to the way they used to be?"

"At l-least in death, I w-won't have to d-deal with p-people l-like you."

"Do you think any of these people had a choice?" Sasuke asked, indicating to the stone statues in the room that I had never noticed before until now, "Do you think they could've chosen between life and death?"

I didn't know what to say. He continued to speak... but it didn't seem like he was talking to me anymore.

"They say death is the easiest way out, but death is immortal. When you're alive, you can die but you can't go the other way around. When you die... you die forever." He turned around and looked at me. I was shocked by the amount of emotion and vulnerability in his eyes, "There's no turning back."

He was quiet for a long time and appeared to be in deep thought. Without saying a single word, he released my tongue and made his way to the door.

On his way out, he paused for a moment and said, "If it's any consolation... no one, without your request, will be allowed to touch you in any way. I'll make sure of it."

"I'm assuming your answer is 'yes' then?"

As Sasuke left the room, he found Itachi leaning against the wall on the other side.

Sasuke stared blankly at his brother, "You sent Hidan in there, didn't you?"

Itachi smirked, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"And you knew I'd be there to save her."

"I know you far too well, little brother," Itachi said, "You've always had a soft spot for these humans."

"You're making-" Sasuke began, but he was interrupted by a loud voice bellowing from the dungeons.

"GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF ME! WHERE ARE INO AND SAKURA!? I KNOW YOU FUCKERS GOT THEM HERE!"

"It seems our little visitor is here." Itachi said.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes and hissed, "What have you done now? Why wasn't I informed of this?"

Itachi chuckled, "Do you really think I tell you everything that goes on here?"

"What's his relationship to those two?" Sasuke asked through clenched teeth.

"Why don't you go see for yourself." He replied, "But I suggest you do it quick... He only has one or two days left."

As Itachi disappeared into the darkness, Sasuke stood very still as he absorbed everything that has happened in the past couple of days. He tried to push the thoughts of the future away... but he knew they were inevitable.

It had begun.

Like it? I hope I didn't disappoint after a long disappearance. I have this story basically planned out, but I just never seem to find the time to write everything out. :(

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