Disclaimer- I don't own Naruto.

This is a Naruto story, it does have elements of other stories like steerswoman's road, The gray king, the Mists of Avalon, ex.

I decided on revising this story. I was reading the original over and cringed a little bit at my grammar, hahaha.
I will be deleting the original, and will be reposing the revised chapters. I will NOT be writing new chapters yet, since my priority is my new story called. "Starting Anew."

Sakura's p.o.v.

The barge drifted ever nearer to the bank of the lake.

'I am to be returning to Konoha, for the time being.'

I was requested to travel back to Konoha, bearing with me a unique mixture of herbs and roots to cure a strange illness that had swept over the Fire country. The cool night wind blew the fabrics of my robe as the mist parted, allowing me to drift through the silent barrier between the world that humans know, and the sacred hills that I had made residence in. I could see in the distance, the form of a horse. I recognized the form instantly...

Gwen one of the creatures of the faery country... She must have sensed me moving across the barrier and came to greet me.

*Normal POV*

The bottom of the barge scraped the reeds of the shore and Sakura stepped out onto dry land. She was instantly greeted be Lior, one of the inhabitants of this special place known as Avalon. Sakura looked upon her. Lior was not tall, she had dark skin, long black curly hair, and earthly eyes.

"Are you to be gone long, my lady?" Lior was first to speak.

Sakura smiled kindly at her.

"Lior, you need not to address me so, you may call me by my name if you like... I don't expect to be gone for more then a few days or so, but that may chance, should the circumstances differ. I've already spoken to Nala to keep things in line while I'm away..."

"Lady.. if it's alright with you may I aid her?"

"If that is what you wish, I will have Ujiya guide you there."

"Oh thank you my lady It has been many moons since I've been there!"

Sakura just smiled and turned her attention to Gwen. She reached out her hand and placed it on the velvet roan neck feeling the animal breathe softly in her ear. Lior turned her attention to the approaching Ujiya coming out of the woods .

"I thank you Ujiya." Sakura spoke as she mounted Gwen and rode off into the thick fog.

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*With Sasuke*

"Hey, Sasuke, who is this old fart? Why's he any use to us?" Complained Suigetsu. Gesturing to the frightened old man trapped before them.

Sasuke sighed in annoyance "He is the one who is to give us the object we need in order to kill Balin.." He shifted his gaze to the man and glared hard, stepping closer to him. "Now give me the object, or I will kill you.." Sasuke said plainly.

The poor man spluttered " I have not the object you want, to find it you must find the queen who was bade to protect the jewel!"

Sasuke's eyes narrowed in confusion. "The time has long past for queens and such old man...What do you mean?"

"I guess that what most people are led to believe." The man said thoughtfully. "I know not where to find it cause only she knows the way through the mist and the mind to pass through the barriers of the woodland and lake... That is if you ever find the woman. Not much is known of her. She is said to be short with coral colored hair and eyes of the green sea. I have seen her but once and thought myself bewitched by a entity. Though don't let her pretty face fool you. She's a tough one she is, it's said she has associated herself with Pirates."

Karin spoke up in furry. "What kind of idiocy is this, you delusional old- Sasuke are you alright?"

Said man had his eyes wide. "Hair the color of coral you say?"

"Aye you heard me."

"Hn." And with that Sasuke turned on his heals and started off towards the road with his team following very confused behind him.

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*Back with Sakura*

Sakura had ridden through the day and was now weary, so she sought out a grove of trees she knew to be around the area. Once she arrived, she slid off Gwen and build a small fire to warm them in sleep. With that she settled down on the cool earth, deciding to rest for a short period of time before traveling the rest of the way. She was anxious to see her old home.

At the first dawns light Sakura and Gwen were already at the great gates of Konoha. Sakura dismounted the gentle mare, Speaking softly to her. "I thank you Gwen, but you now must head back home. I will ride one of Konoha's own when I am to return."

They both turned and departed from one another.

Upon entering the village she went straight to the Hokage's tower to give the elixir to Tsunade, who in turn embraced her apprentice in welcoming.

"How long can you stay Sakura? We haven't seen you in months."

"I am sorry to say that I have to ride out tomorrow morning"

"Well ... so be it, I'm just glad I can set eyes on you again."

"And I you, sensei"

She and Tsunade chatted till noon and learned that Naruto was on a mission.

Sakura wandered the streets and stopped upon hearing her name. Hinata was walking over to her.

"Sakura, I had no knowledge of your coming... Naruto is sure to be disappointed that he missed one of your visits."

"Hinata! you grow more lovely each time I see you." Sakura kissed her blushing friend in greeting.

"You flatter me so...Oh! Will you be spending the night? If you are I would love to have you as my guest Sakura."

"I would be honored."

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AN

Between Two Worlds is my first ever fanfiction, If you are wondering how I came up with this idea, I'll tell you a little something about my self. I was raised by a bunch of old sailors in various different places/barns... So Hope that explains some things.

Review to tell me your thoughts, so I know if I should pick this story back up when I have time.