Dark Melody

Dark Melody Chapter 1
By: NightWolf

A/N: Welcome readers, I am NightWolf new to the fan fiction world. The story you are able to read is by Christine Feehan. I made no money and will take no credit. I hope you enjoy this book as I have with changes in characters.

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His call for his lifemate flowed through out his body. The notes were from deep within his soul, moved through his fingers to the guitar that were in his arms as he might hold his loved one. His music reminded him that he was alive and not one of the dead.
He could feel the stares of the fans that listen. Though he never looked, he felt their breath of the crowd. His senses felt the rush of the blood through their veins as they listen. He heard their whispers. The secrets they told one another about him. Sasuke, lead guitarist of the Dark Troubadours.
The song ended, and the crowd roared. Sasuke took a glance to a man at the bar. Neji raised a glass of water toward him. Questions were clearly on his face. Sasuke wondered why they were playing. They were being hunted and this performance was only to draw unwanted attention towards them.
Sasuke began to play another rhythm, it was dark and moody. His voice stilled the crowd; it was a call to his lifemate. His other half he cried for. He called to him to complete him. To give him life in his body, to show him emotions that were fading away from his body. The words brought tears.
The door opening, allowing the cool night breeze into the room. It was a sound a heartbeat that made him lift his head. The heart was weak and beating too fast. Sasuke lifted his head and lost his ability to breathe. There he was. His own heart began to match the odd rhythm of his.
Sasuke finally began to breathe and the band stared at him uncertainly. His fingers began to play a rhythm he had never played before. It was a song that was locked in his heart for his true love. He was aware that the band took his cue and followed but paid no mind to them. He couldn’t look away from him, watching as he paused with his female companion spoke. What was wrong with his heart?
His blacks roamed over his body, marking him, claiming him. He was of medium suture, blonde hair and blue eyes. He watched the way he moved around. To Sasuke, he was beautiful and he was human. He knew his kind, a Carpathian, to have a human lifemate was possible.
He paused to stare at Sasuke in shock, his eyes locked with his for a moment before talking to his female friend. The other women laughed and hugged him. Sasuke heard the soft voice of his and it changed his world.
“I can’t believe it’s really him, Ten-Ten! It’s Sasuke of the Dark Troubadours. He’s like the guitar god of all! I’ve never heard anyone play like he does. What’s he doing with this band?” That was his voice. It was pure and soft. His fingers tapped to the rhythm of Sasuke’s guitar.
Ten-Ten leaned over the booth to be heard over the noise. “I heard he was on vacation around here. I guess he’s just trying this place out. Naruto, I know how much love his music I thought this would be a good surprise for you.”
That was his name. Naruto. Even his name fit into his music in Sasuke’s mind. He heard every word they spoke. He was listening to his music but he wasn’t starting at him with adoration the other women in the bar were. Exactly they way he wanted.
“But how did you know he was playing here? He’s not just anyone that you could easily find.”
“Lee-you remember him, Naruto? Rock Lee, he works with me and he could tell that you’re a huge music fan. He stopped by for a drink one day and called me saying that one of the members of the Dark Troubadours was playing here tonight. Lee said supposedly a man at the bar is a friend of the lead guitarist and travels around with the band.”
“Well, I thought they prefer small clubs. Who would have thought they would play here?” Naruto said. His gazed caught Sasuke’s once again and looked away.
The impact of the gaze shook Sasuke and he almost lost the rhythm of the music.
“Is he that famous?” Ten-Ten asked, grinning widely at Naruto.
“You bet he’s famous. His band doesn’t have a contract with any label. Some try to tape their music when they go to one of their concerts. Those tapes are worth a fortune.” His laughter was affectionate and teasing.
“Don’t you have a few tapes of your own?” Ten-Ten asked.
Color went straight to Naruto’s face. “Shh! Ten-Ten those are off the black market! What if someone heard you?”
Ten-Ten leaned her chin on her hand. “He’s looking this way, Naruto. I think he noticed us.”
“Yeah…he’s gorgeous.” A blush suddenly rose to Naruto’s cheeks. Naruto wasn’t one who would make goo goo eyes to another person in public, another male for that matter. But Sasuke was different. He was tall and board-shouldered, giving the impression of great power and strength. He was muscular but not bulky with muscles of one who did heavy lifting. His hair black as midnight with long bangs to the sides of his face and the back spiked up. His eyes black as his hair were empty but held secrets. There was only one word to his gaze; mesmerized.
“I’ve never heard anyone play so beautifully.” His mouth was dry he could barely speak the words.
“He can play me to sleep in my bedroom any day,” Ten-Ten said.
Color once again rushed to Naruto at the idea of this man in his bedroom. However playing the guitar was not exactly what he had in mind. He never thought that about someone in life. Not even his former lover. Maybe it was his music that made him think such erotic images.
“Naruto!” Ten-Ten said his name sharply. “Are you alright? Do you need your medication? You brought with you, right?” She was already looking in the bag he brought with him.
“I’m fine, Ten-Ten. It’s just I think my hero took my breath away for a moment. I wish he would sing again.”
“Oh yeah,” dreamily Ten-Ten said, “He does have a sexy voice.”
“Oh be still my heart,” Naruto said dramatically. It made Ten-Ten smile and laugh.
With his hearing, Sasuke was able to hear every word. Medication? What Medication? What was wrong with his heart? Sasuke took his direction towards Neji. ‘Go to the far booth and strike a conversation with the two in the back.’ He made push the thought to make it a command. Sasuke didn’t like to use Neji, he was his human friend. But he needed someone to act quickly before the two decided to leave.
Neji turned his head and spotted the two. He recognized the brown hair women. It was Ten-Ten the famous model. Usually, he wouldn’t have the nerve to talk to another woman since the lost of his fiancée. Since he never looked at another woman he couldn’t help but noticed Ten-Ten.
“It would be an honor to get you two whatever you’re drinking,” he said as a greeting. “I’m Neji Hyuuga.” He was now wishing he had some sort of pickup line.
“Ten-Ten.” Ten-Ten held out her hand which he took and gave a small kiss. Naruto seemed to shrink in the darkness looking in another direction. “And this is my brother, Naruto Uzumaki.”
Neji raised an eyebrow, he didn’t remember that Ten-Ten had a brother. “What would you two like to drink?”
“We’ll both have water,” Ten-Ten said flirty, “I’ll let you get it if you promise to sit down with us.”
“I’ll be right back.” He left towards the bar.
“What are you doing, Ten-Ten?” Naruto hissed. “What are you thinking? You never pick up men! Please don’t tell me that it’s just to meet the guitarist.”
“I’m not using him. I don’t know, he just seems different. He’s cute and he doesn’t seem the type to just put his arm around you and bug you the rest of the night. Why do you mind so much if he just talks to us? This way you can stare at Sasuke more while he plays.” There was a hint of a hopeful note in her voice.
Naruto took a breath, he wasn’t being fair to Ten-Ten. She needed to have her fun. “I suppose. But I’m not looking at him anymore. Just listening to his music is overwhelming.”
Ten-Ten’s eyes were at the man. He stood straight with his long brown hair that was tied near the end.
“I’ll take Neji,” Ten-Ten said half seriously. “And you can have the guitar player.” Naruto smiled at her.
Neji made his way back toward the booth. He still didn’t know what he was going to say. He set the bottles of water before them. Ten-Ten smiled and scooted over, letting Neji sit next to her. Naruto shifted to give more privacy to her while she worked her magic. She deserved to find a nice man.
The music continued to play but Naruto noticed that Sasuke had stopped playing. He moved toward a far wall with his guitar, he carefully placed it away from fans or rowdies. His movement was powerfully like some animal. He looked toward the crowd for a moment before saying a few words to the lead guitarist. He stepped off stage.
Naruto could only stare at Sasuke as he made his own towards them. Strangely, no one spoke to him not, even the women. Everyone moved quickly out of the way so he could approach him without interference. He stood at the booth, his gaze only to Naruto.
The band played into a slow, dreamy song and Sasuke reached down to captured Naruto’s hand. “I need to dance with you.” He said it like that. His body was urging him to touch him, urging him to have Naruto in his arms.
Naruto couldn’t say no. He didn’t have control of himself. He let him pull him towards his body. Naruto held a hand over Sasuke’s heart. He could feel his beating heart, his muscular frame against him. Sasuke was taller but Naruto seem to fit perfectly against him.
Sasuke bent his head, “Breathe.” He whispered against his neck. Sasuke entered Naruto’s mind. He had been with another and is on the run.
The song ended, and he reluctantly allowed him to slip from his arms. He held her hand for she wouldn’t run away. “My name is Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha.”
Naruto nodded, afraid to speak. Sasuke gave her the illusion of safety.
“Are you going to tell me your name?” He asked softly.
Just the sound of his voice made an urge to hear him sing again, “Naruto Uzumaki.”

A/N: This is where I leave you. Please send me your comments on what you think so far. This is my first story so please be kind.

Signed,
NightWolf