Chapter One

The iridescent moon glittered brightly, reflecting off the surface of the river's constantly moving currents. The river was edged with steep banks that gradually slanted downward into gentle slopes. Grass outlined the breaking edges of the dangerous entity. Perched precariously on the edge of a steep bank, sat a young blonde haired boy, weeping silently to himself.

He had golden blonde hair that haloed a divine face. Large globes of azure skies circled by long, thick black lashes dominated the fragile elegance of the boy's face. Three whisker like scars hugged delicate cheeks, a small nose tapered off into red pouting luscious lips. A small feminine like body belied the will of the boy's mind. All in all the boy was absolutely beautiful, but alas, unwanted. Sobbing morosely over the fate the God's dealt out to him, he poured his emotions out, leaving him weak and devoid of emotions. Or rather he wish he was devoid of emotions. Seventeen years, and he had yet to master the art of not caring. Being an orphan should have taught him that no one cares in this world. No one.

Lamenting over his life, he never noticed the dark foreboding prescence that was approaching him, gaining metre by metre.

Sasuke, had been out to hunt tonight, had succeeded, and was now enjoying a peaceful walk to himself by the beautiful Thames River. Take that back, had been enjoying a peaceful walk by the beautiful Thames River, until he heard the soft sounds of someone weeping. Upon looking closer towards the banks, he beheld an enchanting sight. There awashed in the kind rays of the moonlight, sat a boy, an unearthly beautiful boy, clad in the rags of a street urchin, but it only added to the appeal of the boy. Sasuke unconsciously licked his lips. This could prove interesting.

Naruto so preoccupied with his own thoughts, didn't notice that Sasuke was standing right beside him, until the man spoke to him.

"You know, you're awfully close to the edge of the river, which I vouch is a tad bit dangerous thing to do, considering it has fast moving currents that would surely suck you under, before you can escape it's foul clutches." Sasuke informed the startled boy.

Naruto had jumped when he heard that smooth as chocolate voice right in his ear. What really made gasp, was the man's unnatural beauty. He had smooth pale alabaster skin, which was set off by the raven hair that hugged his head. He had a flawless complexion, dark onyx eyes that glinted with a fiery light, he had a long aquiline nose, ranking him as one of the aristocracy, lush pink lips that were quirked in a smirk, which pulled back his cheeks, accentuating his high cheekbones. A long lean muscular body, was draped in the richest of fabrics, black as night, which made for one fine example of a man.

All Naruto could do was stare wide eyed at the stranger who talked to him,"Wh...wh...who...are you?" He asked hesitantly. He was wary of those who were nice to him. Very wary.

"Just a passerby, concerned with how close you are to the river's edge. Here step over here, just to ease my mind. Now, What are you doing out here all alone?" Sasuke asked, digging for answers, answers that may or may not disrupt his already formulated plan.

"I'm always alone. So is the life of an...orphan..." Replied Naruto in his sweet melodic voice.

"Aah...on to the next question, why are you crying?" The raven asked, satisfied with the first answer, yet curious as to the next.

"I...I...I'm tired of life. I just want it to end." Answered the blonde truthfully, he didn't know why he would say something like this to anyone, but he felt he could tell this man anything, this man who had so far showed him a fleeting amount of kindness.

"What a waste that would be. Maybe you should stick around a little bit longer, hmm..? What's your name blondie?" The raven asked.

"It's Naruto..." Shyly replied the blonde.

"Well Naruto, it is a pleasure to meet you." And so began the long conversation between the blonde and the raven.

Sasuke happened to look up at the sky to notice that dawn quickly approached, red beginning to streak across the sky. He also noticed the way Naruto was shivering.

"Well Naruto, it is time to make my leave." Sasuke informed Naruto.

"So soon?" He didn't want the encounter to end so soon.

"Yes, we've been here for hours as it is. I notice, you are cold?"

Naruto nodded meekly. He jumped when he felt warm material settle about his rather bony shoulders. He gasped when he realized it was Sasuke's coat.

"I can't take this, won't you need it?" Naruto asked, trying to give the coat back.

"Do you promise not to kill yourself?" Countered Sasuke.

"Why is my life so important to you?" Naruto quizzically asked the man standing next to him.

"Let's just say, I could see a lot of the same loneliness about the both of us. I don't need the coat, by the way. I'm dressed warmer. But Naruto promise me, you'll be back here tonight."

Naruto smiled sweetly at the new friend he had gained, one he could trust so easily,"Yes, I promise, you'll meet me here?"

"Of course, I promise." With that he grabbed Naruto's hand and kissed it, causing butterflies to dance inside of Naruto's stomach. "Au revoir Naruto, until tonight." Until I have you under me and moaning my name, and until I have you screaming in pleasure, and then when my lust is satuated, I shall partake of your sweet, fulfilling blood.