I often talk about my ideas for fictions. Rarely do I put my ideas down. But, I thought this one could eventually go in a cute direction. I've used the English dub instead of Japanese mainly because I'm too lazy to type "dattebayo" or a simple "kun" at the end of someone's name. But I do like both versions, so don't flame me for that . Please!

This "filler" would take place some time after Sakura's training with Tsunade begins, but before the two and a half year gap!
Disclaimer, I don't own Naruto! 3 Oh! And expect a lot of OOCness in this fic at certain parts! XD:

Naruto!

The Mystic River Filler!

Expect some OOC and Pairings.

Her pale eyes scanned the old map carefully. Surely it was just a myth. I should take this to Sakura, she decided. A glimpse of hope lingered in her half closed eyes. If such a place existed then maybe her one wish would be granted! "N-n-naruto!" She stammered out loud.

"Lady Hinata?"

She turned quickly, cursing her older cousin to herself. "Um, hello brother! I was, um, going out to meet Sakura today!"

Neji watched in fascination as Hinata silently left the garden. Frowning slightly, he tried to picture what he had seen on the piece of paper – a map of some sort. But where would the quiet girl have received such an ancient looking parchment? Shrugging the doubting thoughts from his mind he remembered his planned meeting with Tenten. If he were late for training she would definitely rub it in his face.

Hinata leaned against an old, twisted tree. Panting , she slowly levered herself to the ground. In her left fist, she clutched the map. Delicately she folded the paper and slid it into her pocket. In the distance she could see Ino and Sakura. Gaining some more motivation she jumped to her feet. "H-hey! S-sakura! Ino!" The two girls stopped walking and turned to face her. One girl was grinning cheerfully, with shining blue eyes and golden blond hair. The other seemed to possess a worried look, her green eyes full of sorrow. Ever since Sasuke left, her emotions had been up and down like an unbalanced seesaw. She brushed her pink hair from her eyes and glanced at the approaching blue haired girl. "Oh, Hinata! What's wrong?"

After blurting out about the map, she nervously placed her fingers together.

Ino's eyes widened. "You mean, if we found this mystic river and bathed in it, our deepest desire would be fulfilled?" She grinned at Sakura, "Hey! Get Lady Tsunade to turn this into a mission!"

Sakura shook her head, "I don't think she would agree to a mission like that." Ino huffed at Sakura, while Hinata lowered her head.

Sensing her disappointment, Sakura smiled slowly, "But I can try my best… And if we can't get it as a mission… We could ask for it as a vacation." Her weary eyes seemed to lift at the idea.

Grinning madly, Ino gave the thumbs up, "You go billboard-brow! It would do us all good!"

"Thank you Ino-pig."

Tsunade examined the map, turning it this way, and then that way continuously. Jiriya leaned over her shoulder, his face bright with the idea of young girls bathing in such a luxurious river. Her eye beginning to twitch, Tsunade rose of the chair. "You PERVERT!" She brought her fist swiftly down onto Jiriya's head. He winced under the brutal force of the Fifth Hokage. He muttered under his breath. "I knew what you were thinking, idiot. You're like a moth to an open flame when it comes to women!"

Sakura stood patiently as the legendary Sannin heckled one another. Within five minutes, Tsunade turned her attention back to Sakura. "I wouldn't classify this as a highly ranked mission, but if such a river does exist then it could be dangerous."

"It could be dangerous?" Sakura's mouth formed an "O" of bewilderment.

Her eyes narrowed, Tsunade stood up. "If this is true, then imagine how much danger we would be in if the likes of Orochimaru found this river! His most terrible desire could come true!" Jiriya paused in mid simper (Tsunade had obviously hit him a little harder than necessary), "He could destroy us."

"That's true." All joking tones had been removed from Jiriya's normal chirpy side. "What do you plan on doing?"

"I plan on making a team of four capable gennin. Sakura. You are team leader for this mission. Assemble three other gennin and set off tomorrow!"

"Yes! Lady Tsunade!"

"Now GO!" Tsunade barked.

Within a second, Sakura had left the Hokage's office. Jiriya chuckled. "Do you think such a place exists?" Tsunade shrugged and returned to her paper work.

A nervous tap at the door made her eyes glance up, "Shizune. Enter."

"I'm sorry to interrupt, Tsunade." Shizune's dark eyes wandered aimlessly about the room.

"You never bother with such formalities."

Shizune nodded, "Um, it's Naruto. He insists he gets put on another mission…"

Sighing, Jiriya glanced out the window, "I better disappear then. The kid thinks I'm still on a mission."
Tsunade nodded, and he left. Shizune nervously wrung her hands. "What shall I do? He's desperate to find more information on Sasuke."

For a minute, a wild flicker of evil flashed across the beautiful Hokage's face. "Send for the chunnin Shikamaru. I can put them on a mission that may keep them busy."

By that evening the four gennin had been alerted of their mission. Sakura smiled with pride at her choice of a team. Of course, Hinata had been chosen, mainly because of the whole thing being her idea. But the Byakugan was a great technique to have on the team. Ino had also been placed on the team. Her mind techniques were incredible, much to Sakura's shock. Her own skill's still weren't up to much, but with regular trainging from Tsunade, her medic skills were becoming more convienient. Lastly Sakura had decided to ask Konoha's special weapon's mistress, Tenten. All four were busy preparing their supplies for the journey, not sure how long they would be gone. Little did they know that another team was also packing, for a mission quite like theirs...

The four girls met and left the quiet village of Konoha. "I-it sure is pretty in the morning sun." Hinata whispered.

Ino grinned, "Of course. But we're prettier!"

Smiling at her friend's huge ego, Sakura handed the map to Hinata. "It's up to you. Without you, we wouldn't get this mission!"

A deep red filled Hinata's face, but she took the lead.

Within minutes the four girls began to talk about gossip and well, girly things.

"So Tenten, who'd ya fancy?"

Sighing at her subtality Tenten smiled at Ino, "Well, I have taken quite a liking to Neji…"

The girls gasped. Sakura squealed, "Aw no way! Cute!"

Hinata smiled shyly. "M-maybe b-brother likes you t-too?" Eyes wide, Tenten smiled and shook her head. The question was soon flung at Hinata who nearly collapsed out of nerves.

"Is it Kiba??"
"Shino.. ew, nevermind!"

"Did you like Sasuke too??!"

"What about Shikamaru?? He's quite clever?!"

"It's Lee??"

"Not Gaara??!"

The girls continued bombarding the helpless girl with names until she squeaked a simple syllable out. "Na!"

Ino frowned, "Na.. Nara? No, you would have nodded at Shikamaru's first name."

Tenten rolled the "Na" around on her tongue.

Suddenly, Sakura realised. Frozen to the spot, she opened her mouth and closed it like a fish without water. Ino noticed, and threatened to slap her silly if she didn't tell the others.

"Are you all stupid?!? She fancies Naruto!"

End of chapter one.

Ah! So Hinata has admitted her crush to the girls! Okay, I know they've probably guessed in the anime/manga but this is fan made P I hope you've enjoyed, and I hope to hear some feedback!