A/N: All right, listen up! I played THE THIEF game a long time ago, so don't blame me if names of the relics are not right or number of them is not correct. Just enjoy story that I am giving to you! All right, I think I said enough! See ya at the bottom of the page! (I made up most of the names for the cities… don't kill me…)

Oh, I almost forgot. This is gift fic for the Master of the Rebels! She is my favorite writer and I hope she'll like this.

DEADLY SHADOWS- chapter 1.

It was late at night in small city of Londonium. The sky only had full moon for a companion, as he hid the silhouette walking calmly down the street. Light of the nearby houses fell on the face of the only human that was walking down peacefully in middle of the night. It could be heard only muffled talk inside the houses, and curtains were pulled on the windows. The shadow stopped in front of big clock tower, silently gazing up at it. There was shade on the edge of the rooftop, which stood up and jumped down on the ground, not making any noise with landing.

-You're late, Sakura…- said cloaked figure that was standing up. The other watched silently as shape of another person stood straight up all the way.

-I am apologizing… Train was late…- said another figure in quiet whisper, but everyone could tell that it was woman. The first person nodded. –Let's get moving.

Person named Sakura, nodded curtly, and started walking beside cloaked figure from the rooftop.

-What's new Sakura? –asked cloaked figure. Sakura shifted a little, covering herself with her own warp further more and answered quietly:

-I have all of the talismans. The Hammers told me to pass you their greetings as their last words.

Bigger figure snorted:

-As if. Anyway, we better get moving towards the cathedral, we have job to do.

Woman nodded and they jumped on the nearest wall without making noise, not even so much as the shuffle of their cloaks. Woman jumped on the roof, followed by her companion, and continued to run towards their destination. Her name is Sakura Haruno, the daughter of the former landlord in the nearby town Sizemore. Her father died in some mysterious way and she almost got killed if it weren't him-Uzumaki Naruto. He saved her from the flames where she was stuck, and he became her guardian. He taught her how to survive and fight, and she followed him on every single mission that he was assigned by Abbays- the group of thieves and priests' that served the light from the deepest dark.

She and Naruto are living in the age of feudalism, where life in daylight is chained, where souls in dark get free and roam through the darkness of the city looking for the release. She and Naruto were free and because of that, chased by the law of the country that they lived in. Especially Naruto. He was well known as THE THIEF and he is chased by every country that they were at. But it seemed that he didn't give a damn about it. He liked the way he's living, and he didn't want to trade it for illusions and lies that their time passed as truth. He knew better. And he knew right. He knew that he WAS and IS right.

They jumped from roof to roof, from fence to wall, from ruins to trees… They could hear bells of the cathedral that they are going at. She covered her eyes with cloaks top- she can't afford herself to risk their mission by allowing her pink hair to be seen by anyone.

-Naruto …-she started quietly, still running. He silenced her down with the wave of his hand, jumping on the platform below some porch. She followed him. He surveyed surroundings, before he turned towards her:

-I know that you are not scared to follow me this far, but I can't allow you to enter cathedral. I'm swifter and quicker and I will be done in a minute.

-But Naruto…

-No BUTS Sakura, this is my final word.

In the moonlight, she could see blue eyes of her guardian. He was deadly serious and she sighed nodding. There was no way that she can beat him in argument. She respected him way too much to disobey him. She didn't want to make him angry at her. He smiled faintly, and they both jumped out of their hiding place, back on the streets and walls.

They were nearing their final destination- the Allures' Cathedral. Naruto gazed up the cathedral- it was made of white marble. In front of cathedral there were four women, holding their hands up like they are preparing to drink water. The two were on the left; the other two were on the right. He approached silently, watching golden plate above the main door that was in the middle. It says:

'Those of sacred blood will find the way in. Beware, thou fire will burn your skin when enter would be fulfilled. Earth will crumble your bones and blood will be washed away. Wind will take care of those to be forgotten.'

He snorted. Damned priests thought that somebody will even want to visit this cursed place. He himself didn't want to come here, but what must be done, will be done. He looked at Sakura:

-Place them.

She nodded and approached statues. In each pair of hands she placed one talisman: one was water, second fire, and third earth. Last one was wind. She pulled back and stood stiffly beside Naruto. Statues of the women glowed lightly and they could hear light murmur from the inside of cathedral. Sakura felt cold breeze, and Naruto frowned. The creepy voice hissed from the inside:

-Seek me, mortal.

Sakuras' eyes widened and Naruto smirked. He pulled out his dagger from its sheets and hid it in his sleeve. He walked up to the front door and turned towards her:

-I'll be back soon enough.

Sakura nodded silently, as Naruto opened the door and entered inside like a ghost…

Narutos' POV.

I stand in name of all that cannot be seen with just eyes. Therefore, I fight for those who believe in me, praying for me. I stand in shadow protecting those who cannot protect themselves. No blame to them, at all. I don't kill because of passion or because I want, and I don't kill anybody, for game. I kill shadows… the shadows behind lustful eyes of those who stand above us.

We, Abbays, stand in name of justice.

I slowly closed the door behind me, leaving pair of big black eyes to stare after me. I don't blame her, but this I must do by myself.

Cold breeze swept beside and I looked around the hall. The door clicked behind me. I glanced at them and saw keyhole turning upwards. I got locked inside. I snorted and looked down the hall. There were three doors-on my left, right and in front of me. I pulled out my bow and went to my left. I opened the door with my foot, making sure to be as quiet as possible. I heard shifting deep down the hall and low growl. As I inched forward, the growl disappeared. I raised my bow and walked down the hall. Long, scratchy moan echoed through the hall, making my hair stand straight up on my head. It always happens and it always will no matter how much time I do this, the shudder will run trough my body when I hear groan like that one. I know what awaits me at the end of the hall; I just didn't except to be on the very beginning. I frowned; is this reason why they send me? I don't blame them; nobody wants to enter Allures cathedral. Its story begins long time ago, before this town was even built. It was made by priests who wanted to prove that God exist. By throwing random spells and calling souls of immortal, instead of God, they woke up Satan. Or that's what they say. All of the priests that were in cathedral were slain by unknown force. Later, some seers told people that all mighty eye lives in there, not allowing any ordinary human being to enter. Those who tried died. I smirked; if it wants to kill me, he will have to send more than just poor excuse for a zombie.

Stench filled my sense of smell- I always get disgusted when I fight them. I took bottle from my side pocket and spilled it on few of my arrows. It's holy water- it kills zombie with one shoot. I approached end of hall and saw the creature that was called zombie- torn flesh was tied up loosely on skeleton, its head has no specific shape, only had two big holes. Sometimes, when I fight these creatures, I wonder how they can see me.

Anyways, I raised my bow and fired, hitting zombie in the middle of his eyes. I could hear hissing of the zombie as holy water washed sinful meat, making it fall apart. Something's not right here…

I heard shuffle and chanting- I jerked on my left in time to see cloaked shadow throwing something green at me. I jumped back and pulled out another holy arrow. I crouched in the shadows and aim it at the figure, but when I fire it, it just went through it! I cursed under my breath- it was a shadow priest! They could be killed only with fire. But my fire expert…

Sakura's POV

Be careful Naruto…

Narutos' POV

…Is outside! Damn it! I stood up and run to my right. I could see door at the end of the hall. I run up to the door, glancing behind me. The door was locked, and shadow priest is gliding down the hall, after me. I took out my pick-pocketing tools, and as swiftly as I could, opened the door. I was just in time before the freaking priest grabbed me. I slammed the door right in front of his face. I sighed deeply and pulled out another arrow. This is getting nastier and nastier.

Sakura's POV

I felt light breeze behind me and jumped in the shadows of the cathedral. Someone was coming. I pulled my cape tighter around me and pulled out my dagger, in case they notice me and wanted to fight me. It appeared that they hadn't seen me. That was good. It gives me chance to see who else is coming on such a place like this. I sneaked closer and I almost fainted: it was young landlord of this city, Uchiha Sasuke! Why is nobility like him coming to this cursed place? There was somebody else with him, but I couldn't see who. They started talking:

-Lord Uchiha, are you sure you want to do this? This place is cursed and you could die easily. Please reconsider you decision.

Uchiha glared at person:

-Are you my mother? I want that stupid Eye and nothing will stop me to get it, understand?!-glowered Uchiha.

-Y-Yes sir. W-Whatever you say…- answered another person.

I saw Sasuke smirked. He approached statues and placed talismans in their hands. So, he knows how to enter, huh? He is not as dumb as I thought he is…

Narutos' POV

This is insane! How many of those fucking priests exist? I just run up in some random room. It was full of rats and some disgusting smell. I covered my nose in attempt to neutralize the stench in the air. I looked around the room: this one looked like it was room of some on higher position, but it smelled on death all the same. There were stone table under the window which had colored glass, some books were scattered around the table and piece of the candle were lying knocked down. Beside the table was bookshelf and in the middle of the room was big bed. I approached the table; upon further inspection I found diary of high priest of the cathedral that lived here in some period of his life. I read:

15th of January

I became appointed for a high priest. I have lot to do now when I carry that title. It's my responsibility to guide the others and to wake up and bring the God between us, mortals, so that this pain can disappear forever.

21st of January

We managed to find out the way to actually wake up the God from his peaceful slumber. With this, I am sending the prayer for those who gave their life for finding out the truth and helping us achieve our goal. May they rest in peace.

29th of January

T-This is impossible! We were so wrong! Please god, forgive us mortals for not believing in you! Save us from here! That eye… that horrible eye is driving me insane… there… back there in soul room… it's hanging from above… whispering awful things… talking about blood, murders, killings, torn flesh burned to dust… those pictures can't get out of my head… it's coming… some of his servants are coming… I'm going to die… please SA-

The rest of the book is torn apart. Well at least I found out where the bloody Eye is. The book said 'Soul room'. I'm assuming that it's the room where they tried to summon the God. Now I just have to find it. Well… I think that I actually already found it… I run through some big-ass room few moments ago and I thought I heard whispering from somewhere above.

I sneaked to the door and peeped out- there was no one in the hall. I took out my bow and tiptoed to the door that I previously run from like a fury… Tch, I should've have brought Aoi… She would've killed all of them with her fire arrows.

I peeped in the room that I previously had been in- there were at least 10 of those priests in it, but it seemed that they were distracted by something else that was in the room. EXCELLENT! I can use it for diversion and- who in the hell is that GUY over there in the middle of the room!? Is he trying to kill himself??? I don't care; he seems preoccupied by fighting with those priests, taking their attention on him. I felt myself smirking- it was perfect opportunity for me. I ran by the edge, hiding in the shadows, ducking to evade arrows that were fired by the idiot in the middle of the room (if you recall, only fire arrows can kill them, the rest goes through them…) and started to climb on the shelves that was conveniently placed in the circles so you can keep reaching higher while climbing. When I was on half way to the top, I heard explosion below me- thy guy had thrown something that made those priests flying around the hall. I can imagine him smirking for his success. But then I remembered that I need to continue climbing.

And then I saw it- crystal shaped like light bulb, stuck on top of the golden box, which had four spikes on each corner. I smirked and made my move to grab it. But, when you are unlucky, you are unlucky! Arrow flew from below and removed the rope that was tied up with. I looked down- the bastard was smirking, holding my precious Eye! I've felt that I've had enough of this shit.

Sasuke' POV

That thief thinks that he can have The Eye? Please… he doesn't know how to tie up his shoelaces, much less to carry the Eye. I think I heard snarl from above and I saw shadow standing up on the edge of some bookshelf. What is he trying…? He is NOT serious!? Is he going to…

Narutos' POV

I stood up elegantly and stood at the edge of the shelf. He seems to look surprised. Well, I am not scared of jumping. That is my specialty. Before he could even move, I had him knocked down on the floor, me pinning him with one leg on his chest, my hands were holding his arms and my face inches from his… hey, I think I saw this guy somewhere…

-What the hell do you think you're doing!?- He growled from below me. I smirked.

-I'm getting for what I had come. I'm not letting anyone to take what's mine…-. It seemed that he didn't like my answer.

-Do you know who I am?- he hissed. I knew he was on some high spot, but I just can't bring my self to remember.

-No, and actually I don't give a fuck about it.

His eyes widened. Apparently, I got my self another enemy. Like I cared anyway. Hmmm… this guy is pretty… he had black hair and from what I could see, dark, onyx eyes. His skin is so pale that it makes you think he doesn't have blood in his body. On the other hand, his body is slender and neck long. He was wearing… a scarf???

-Why are you wearing scarf in the middle of the August? - I asked him curiously. He growled from underneath me:

-I wear what I want. Now move your ass moron!

It seems that he doesn't realize who I am. Or he realizes but he doesn't give a shit about it. Like I care anyway…

-Not until you give me the Eye.

He scowled:

-No.

…Well, this is just PISSING ME OFF! This jerk is as good as dead!... although… I don't want to punch him… he has pretty face.

I glared at him. He glared back. We were in that position for who knows how long, neither one of us wanted to let go. And we would stay in that position if something didn't fell on my head. I felt harsh pain in back of my head and I lost my conscience…

Sasukes' POV

Oh lovely, now I have freaking thief in my hands having probably concussion. Just freaking great! What am I supposed to do with him? I touched back of his head. He wasn't bleeding thank goodness! Now, to actually move his body from me…

I just noticed that guy has blonde hair. Pretty weird, huh? But who am I to judge others, especially thieves… but this one is freaking beautiful! He currently looks so peacefully. I reached out and took off cape that he was wearing on top of his head. He is natural blond, from what I can see and he has these cute little whiskers… WHAT A HELL AM I THINKING ABOUT!? This thief isn't cute! The word 'cute' doesn't even exist in my vocabulary!!!... What in hell…! This is THE THIEF! I stared at him in disbelief. What is he doing here? I didn't know how his head looked like because on posters I could not see his eyes, but it was said that he has whiskers and swirling tattoo from some ritual on his stomach. I gulped loudly and went to check his stomach… Yep, definitively the Thief. I sighed and picked him up. He is, oh, so going in jail! Too bad… He is so pretty… I would've made him to be one of my staff, but… Crimes are crimes and they have to be punished…

Sakura's POV

What the- HOLLY SHIT! That freaking bastard actually beat Naruto? No, I really doubt that. It has to be something else. I KNEW I should have come with him! I have to think of a plan how to get him out of jail, or we are all gonna be doomed…

TBC

A/N: YAATAA!!! Finished first chapter. Sincerely hope you liked it, especially you Master! YAOI MAKES WORLD GO ROUND!!! JA NA!