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.
(Disclaimer- I don't own Naruto)
Ch2
Sakura spent the night with Hinata and left at the first light, with horse in hand.
Sakura rode for 3 hours before she felt a disturbance. She knew not what it was but she urged the horse faster.
She could feel the unfamiliar presence getting closer, closer. She dug her heals in the animal's side willing it to go faster still. But this was a ladies horse, not intended for the chase. In a sudden confusion of a kunia ripping across their path the poor beast spooked and slipped on the slick rain kissed earth, sending them both tumbling down a ledge. They hit the ground hard, a rock colliding with Sakura's head as she skidded to a stop. Before she lost her conscious she heard the thundering of hooves to heavy to be Konoha's mare and the screams of terror from her pursuers.
When Sakura awoke she was dimly aware of a large animal's presence as he willed her to wake.
"I thought I told you to stay in Avalon, Gwendolyn..." She whispered.
Her only response was a slight nudge of a giant head. She was still groggy from her fall but she did manage to pull herself on the beast's back as he knelt down to her level.
"Gwendolyn... take me to the valley just yonder, so I can get herbs to heal my damned head," she murmured.
Not 20 minutes later she realized they were there. She slid down and steadied herself on his shoulder before she be-searched what she came for.
She found 2 of the 3 plants she was looking for before she felt the familiar presence that she never would have thought to come in search of her. She looked to Gwendolyn who was awaiting orders but with a motion of her hand she dismissed his tension.
"Stop hiding and show yourself...I know you are there." she spoke tiredly.
Gwendolyn sneaked to her side as Sasuke and 3 other unknown to her stepped out of the brush.
"Ah, Sakura there you are." Sasuke said coldly staring her down.
"What! Who is this broad Sasuke, how do you know-"
"Shut up Karin!" Sasuke snapped
He would have gave her more of an earful but was distracted by giggling. He turned sharply at Sakura and glared.
Gwendolyn obviously didn't approve the way he was looking at 'his master' and charged, taking the group by sheer surprise lashing out at Sasuke, but when he dodged, his hoof caught Karin in the arm, breaking it, before reeling on Sasuke again.
"ENOUGH" Sakura demanded willing Gwendolyn to her side..
The other two men who until now remained silent, rushed to their injured comrade's side. The one with the silver hair yelled. "Keep that Demon away from us."
Sakura sighed and picked the last herb she needed and mounted her "demon" ready to be on her way till a voice stopped her.
"Wait."
It was Sasuke.
Sakura turned her attention to him again.
"What is it"...She replied to her old teammate, her heart giving a painful thud as she tried to suppress her feeling for him. She had things to do, and couldn't afford distractions.
"Take us with you."
Jugo rushed to Sasuke's side and breathed "Sasuke what are you doing? We are here to get the jewel!"
He was ignored while Sasuke observed Sakura, as her stunned face cracked into a grin and she started laughing full-heartily.
She said "Oh you don't know what you ask of me I'm afraid!"
"Take us with you to the place you now call home." He replied.
Her laughter ceased and she looked to his chilling eyes. "You still don't know what you're asking of me Sasuke." she smiled softly.
"What do you mean." he said looking some-what confused.
"Avalon is different...Time passes differently there..it's part of this world yet isolated in another."
"What are you talking about woman!" The one with silver hair and a sword she recognized as Zabuza's, hollered from the injured woman's side. Sakura urged Gwendolyn to head towards the red-haired woman.
"Wa..What are you doing" Stuttered Suigetsu putting himself between Sakura and Karin's frightened form. She ignored him and continued till she was beside the two. She gave Suigetsu a passing glance before she slid off and went to Karin's side, letting a soft green glow surround her hand.
Sakura knelt down and let her hand hover slightly above the injury, mending the bone and reducing the swelling before standing once more and looking at Sasuke.
"Well if you insist then we'll stop somewhere and get a few more horses."
"WHAT! horses! I'm not ridding one of those...those beasts. Karin screeched casting a nervous glance in Gwendolyn's direction.
"Oh but they are quite gentle." she smiled stroking Gwendolyn's face to prove her point "And besides... You would not be able to make it without them." she said turning to the rest of the group.
Sasuke said reluctantly "If that's what it takes then deal with it," he told them, watching as his team exchanged wary glances before slowly agreeing with him.
Sakura hopped on her "horse's" back. "Okay I a know of a little village around here somewhere" she spoke and walked into the forest.
AN.
Short, but it's better than nothing. :) Yes, I am aware that most of the characters are ooc but bear with me.
Review to tell me your thoughts, so I know if I should pick this story back up when I have time.
