Hey people, this is Yami back with another installment of Salvation. Hope you enjoy this chapter, and see you in the outro! XD

SPRING

"Mikasa, slow down, "Sakura called as she watched the little girl run around the forest

Mikasa giggled, "Gotta catch me"

Sakura smiled at the little girl's antics before a mischievous smirk reached her lips.

"Alright, ready or not, here I come, "Sakura screamed

Using her ninja speed, Sakura quickly caught up with the little girl and swooped her up into her arms.

"Caught you, "Sakura grinned

"Wow, onee-san, you're really fast, "Mikasa gaped at her

"Neh, you think so, "Sakura spun with the girl

"Wah, Onee-san, I'm going to be sick, "Mikasa squeaked

Laughing, Sakura set the girl down on the ground.

"Onee-san, you're really fast, "the little girl smiled

Sakura rubbed the back of her head sheepishly, "You think so, hehehe"

"Teach me how to be fast, one-san, "Mikasa pleaded

The pinkette rubbed the girl on the head, "Maybe when you're older"

SUMMER

"Mom, what are you doing, "Sakura inquired as she watched Mrs. Ackerman embroider a flower onto one of her pillows

"This is called embroidery, an art my mother taught me as a child; one day, I'm going to teach this to Mikasa; would you like to learn it too, "Mrs. Ackerman smiled

"Yes, please, "Sakura grinned

"Alright, so first, take that thread and needle over there….."

FALL

"Mikasa, don't run off, "Sakura scolded the girl as they walked through the market

"Sorry, "Mikasa blushed

"It's okay; I just don't want you getting lost, "Sakura smiled

Mikasa hugged Sakura's leg with a bright smile on her, "Okay"

Sakura laughed, "Okay, okay, you don't need to be that close"

"Give Sakura some space, Mikasa, "Mr. Ackerman snickered, "You two don't need to be attached at the hip:

Mikasa pouted at her father, "Hmmmm"

"Neh, Mikasa, let's go by some fruit from Mrs. Fassbinder (Real German surname by the way), "Sakura said

"Okay, "Mikasa chimed happily

Mr. Ackerman smiled as he watched his two daughters walk through the crowded market to one of the kiosks. They politely greeted the elderly lady selling a variety of fruits, making the old woman smile.

"Sir, aren't you going to pay for that, "the seller in front of him insisted

"Oh, I'm so sorry; here's your money"

WINTER

"Onee-san, onee-san, where are you going, "Mikasa screamed as Sakura walked to the door

"I'm just going out for a walk, don't worry, "Sakura smiled at her, "Tell kaa-chan and tou-san that when they wake up"

"Bu-but…, "the little girl stammered

"I'll be fine; let's make a deal, okay, "Sakura kneeled down to the little girl, "If you be good until I come back, I'll show you a cool trick, alright"

"Okay, "Mikasa smiled happily

Sakura ruffled Mikasa's hair before walking out of the house. She covered her mouth with a scarf her "mother" made for her to protect her face from the cold air.

'Winter's coming faster than I expected, 'Sakura said thoughtfully, 'Dad's going to have to go out and get some more firewood'

She had been in this place for a while, almost a whole year. She thought that she would've been fully accustomed to this place by now, but she still got confused at a few things.

The people here had no chakra what-so-ever.

They lived inside walls to protect themselves from monsters called titans.

There was no such things as ninjas, kage, daiymos, etc.

There was something called the military police that was supposed to cater to the public, but it was filled with douche-bags.

'That's what you get when you rely on someone too much, 'Sakura snorted, 'I had to learn that the hard way'

Sighing, Sakura made sure that she was far away from the house and that Mikasa wasn't following her. When she was certain that she was alone, she grinned and jumped high into the sky, ready to put her chakra to good use.

'Shannaro, now this is traveling, 'Sakura giggled as she hoped from tree to tree doing backflips and what not

'Guh, I wish the elemental nations had this much nature, 'she sighed, 'What fun that would've been'

Stopping to crouch on a branch, Sakura peered down at a stream that was full of fish. It also had some herbs and vegetables near it.

'I think Mikasa would love to know how to grow plants, 'Sakura smirked, 'And since we don't have a lot of goose left…fish will have to do'

Jumping down from the tall pine tree, Sakura walked over to stream. Despite the cold air, she started to take off her clothes, not wanting to go home freezing cold.

'Plus, Mikasa would have a heart attack, 'she smiled, "I remember when Naruto, Sasuke, and I were pulling weeds out of that lady's yard, and Naruto fell in; Sasuke had to save him before he fell down a waterfall"

'Good memories, 'Sakura smiled, 'I better hurry or Mikasa will…..'

About to jump in, Sakura froze for a second. What was she doing? About to jump in ice cold water to feed a family that didn't even birth her. What was wrong with her? She should be out there trying to find a way back home, not playing big sister. Her people were at war for goodness sake!

Sakura hugged herself, bumps started to appear on her skin from the cold.

'I never thought about when I got here, "she mumbled a few stray tears started to fall, "I might not be able to go home"

"I'm such an idiot, "Sakura berated herself, "Everyone could be dying on the battlefield, and you're here playing with regular civilians"

"I'm so stupid, "she wiped her face, "That jutsu that he used was forbidden, but I didn't recognize it from the Konaha archives"

"I'm stuck here, aren't I, "she voiced the conclusion that she'd avoided for so long, "I'm never going home, am I"

Sakura stood naked a cold, lamenting over the fact that she was stuck in a different world. There would be no more missions, no saving lives, no working with Lady Tsunade or Shizune, no eating ramen with Naruto, no more walks with Hinata, nothing.

'So what, 'she said out of the blue, 'Why would you want to go back'

"Because it's my home, and I have to protect it, "she mumbled

This wasn't Inner, not that psychotic, over-confidant version of herself that she got rid of long ago. These were true thoughts coming out of her mouth by her own will.

"It's not like a lot of people will notice, "she muttered, "I was just another ninja who died in the heat of battle"

"But people will miss me, "she looked up at the grey sky

"Your friends will miss you, not that you had a lot of them, "she voiced herself

"I don't have anyone here, "she countered

"You have a family that actually supports your decisions, not chastising you about wanting to be what you choose; they don't know the truth because you haven't told them, "she grunted

"I'm afraid they'll kick me out, and I'll never see Mikasa again, "she shuttered as a brisk of wind blew over her nude body

"No they won't; they love you and you know it; stop trying to be Sakura Haruno, top medical/combat ninja in Konaha; try to more like Sakura Ackerman, the girl willing to do anything to protect her new family, "she shouted

"I'm Sakura Haruno, loyal ninja to Konaha, "she screamed scaring off a few birds

"I'm not Sakura Ackerman, "she hollered slamming a hand on her chest

"Aren't you, "was all she said before quieting down

Sakura stared at her hands for a second before balling them into fists.

"I'm not Sakura Haruno in this world, am I, "she smirked, "But that doesn't mean that I can't be a ninja"

"To protect them, "she looked down at the ground, "Just like I did Konaha; I'll risk everything to protect them"

Sakura giggled before running a hand through her mid-back length hair, "I better get this stuff before a I get hypothermia; Mikasa will really freak then"

"Dad, can I come with you to the Ackerman's, "Eren ran over to his father with hopeful eyes

"Only if your mother agrees, "Grisha looked up at Kalura

"It's fine as long as you have Eren back by dark, "his mother said while washing dishes

"It's just a check-up; it won't take long, I promise, "Grisha smiled at his wife

"Okay, "Kalura smiled back, "Have fun"

…..

Eren curiously looked around the forest on the way to the Ackerman's house. He had saw a flock a birds on a tree, but they flew away after a loud noise. Was that a scream he heard? No, couldn't be. Wait, was that a flash of pink?

His mind was compelling him to go check it out. So he tried to stray away from his father, but Grisha immediately caught on.

"Eren, don't wander off, "he called to him

"Sorry dad, "Eren pouted

"It's alright, I just don't want you getting lost; slave traffickers roam these woods from now and again looking for little lost children just like you, "Grisha said

"Which is why the military police should get off their lazy asses, "Eren muttered

"Language Eren, "Grisha chastised him

"Sorry dad, "Eren replied

'I'm sure that I saw something, but what was it, " Eren thought thinking back to the flurry on pink, 'Was it a person,….maybe'

"Mr. Yeager, how nice to see you again, "Mrs. Ackerman opened the door with a smile

"Ah, it's nice to see you as well; how's Mikasa, "Grisha asked

"Hmm, right now she's worried for Sakura, "Mrs. Ackerman let the two in

"Ahh, the girl from the sky, how is she, "Grisha smiled

"Sakura fine, probably freaked that she's been adopted, but she's fine, " gleamed

"Adopted, ah, so you took her in as your daughter, "Grisha asked

"Yep, ah, now I have two daughters, "Mrs. Ackerman swooned

Walking into the kitchen, Mikasa was practicing her embroidery, but was failing horribly do to the fact that she was worried for her onee-san.

"Mikasa, you remember Mr. Yeager and Eren, "Mrs. Ackerman smiled at the girl

"Yeah, "Mikasa said shyly staring at the two

"Eren, you wait here until I finish with Mikasa, "Grisha told the boy

"Ok, "Eren said and sat at the kitchen table

Mikasa and Dr. Yeager went into her room with her mother, while Mr. Ackerman and Eren waited in the kitchen.

"I'm home, "Eren looked over to the front door to see Sakura walk in shaking with piles of stuff in her hands, "I brought dinner"

"Sakura, are you alright, "Mr. Ackerman hollered and ran over to the girl

"I'm fine, "Sakura waved him off, "Just a little chilly"

"Sit here, "Mr. Ackerman sat her beside Eren and took the items out of her hands, "I'll get some hot towels"

Sakura sweat-dropped as she watched Mr. Ackerman run around the house like a chicken with his head cut off.

"I'm not dying, "she muttered

"But you could, "she looked at Eren, "I mean, it was freezing outside"

"Who are you, "she asked, "friend of Mikasa's"

"No, my dad is a doctor, "Eren said

"Ah, nice to meet you…, "she paused

"I'm Eren, "the boy said

Nice to meet you Eren; I'm Sakura, "she held out her hand

Eren took her slightly bigger hand and shook it. It was freezing cold.

"Is your hair color natural, "Eren asked the girl curiously

"Yes, yes it is, "Sakura's eye twitched, "Neh, Eren, how about you tell me about yourself"

"Hmm, uhhh, "the boy was at a loss

"Well, what do you want to be in the future, "Sakura smiled

"I wanna join the survey corps, "Eren said with flashing eyes

"Survey corps, "Sakura pondered, "What's that"

"You don't know, "Eren asked, "They're a group that take expeditions out the walls to try and reclaim land for humanity"

"So, they're fighting for freedom, "Sakura smirked

"Yeah, I wanna be on Captain Levi's team someday, "Eren grinned

"Well, with that type of determination, I'm sure you will, "Sakura patted his head, "You know, I used to have a friend just like you"

"Hmm, how so, "the boy asked

The pinkette giggled, "Well, he was always full of courage, never backed down, and always strived towards his goal; he was a bit of a block head, stubborn, and hotheaded, but so loveable"

"Hotheaded, "Eren scowled

"See, you're just like him, "Sakura smiled

"Sakura, are you warm yet, "Mr. Ackerman came in with some food

"Yeah, and Eren kept me company, "she grinned

"That's wonderful; Mikasa was worried for you the whole time you were gone, "the man chastised her, "Don't go out in the freezing cold like that anymore"

"Ah, "Sakura mumbled, "Um...dad, when Eren and his dad leave, I need to talk to you and mom about something VERY important"

"Can't it wait..., "Mr. Ackerman looked into the pinkette's eyes, "I understand"

"Thank you...dad"

"Onee-san, "Mikasa latched onto Sakura's leg as Eren and his father left

"Neh, Mikasa, are you gonna miss Eren, "Sakura smiled haughtily

"Un, now I have someone to play with, "Mikasa smiled

After Mikasa's check-up, Dr. Yeager made sure that Sakura was dying from hypothermia or pneumonia before giving the all-clear. While she was getting checked, Mrs. Ackerman made Mikasa make friends with Eren who instantly took a disliking for the girl because of her innocence. Eren then claimed that he would come by every day to knock that sense of ignorance out of her. Mrs. Ackerman brushed him off as being childish and happily accepted him coming over once every now and then.

"Neh, Mikasa, could you go to your room for a second; I have to talk to mom and dad about grown-up stuff, "Sakura asked the girl kindly

"Un un, okay, "Mikasa laughed before running off to her room

Sakura sighed and nodded to Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman to sit down on the couch while she sat on the coffee table.

"What is it, Sakura; what did you want to tell us, "Mrs. Ackerman asked

The pinkette stared at the two with sadness shining in her eyes. Gulping and letting out a sigh, courage came forth.

"I'm not from this world, "she said quietly

"W-what…..what are you talking about, "Mrs. Ackerman said wide-eye

"I'm not from this world, this humanity filled with man-eating monsters; I'm from a world full of people with super-natural powers or something like that, "she said

"So, was this all a lie; why are you here, "Mr. Ackerman glared

"I'm sorry that I lied to you, I really am, but I didn't know how you would react to someone…other-worldly, "Sakura smiled painfully, "And why I'm here, I have no idea"

"What do you mean "you don't know", "Mrs. Acker stomped and stood, "Why"

"My people are at war, I was in the heart of battle and was defeated by my enemy; he…did something to send me here, "Sakura said

"Why are you telling her this, "Mrs. Ackerman asked with tears in her eyes

"I didn't want to lie to you for the rest of my life; I would have told Mikasa, but she's far too young to learn about the hardships of my life, "Sakura shook her head

"Who are you, "the woman trembled

"My original name is Sakura Haruno, but I later accepted the name Sakura Ackerman; I understand if you want me out of my life, "Sakura frowned

Mrs. Ackerman huffed as trails of tears ran down her face. She let out a loud cry and tackled Sakura with a big hug.

"Sakura, thank you for being honest, "she cried on her shoulder while the pinkette was in shock

"Huh, "was all she could say

"I knew you weren't from Shiganshina, there's no one here with pink hair, "the woman smiled

Sakura sweat-dropped, "It's always the hair"

"From another world you say, I don't care; you've been kind, not so honest, but very loving, and I want you to stay with us, "Mrs. Ackerman let her go, "This information will take some time getting used to, but I think I can manage; what about you dear"

"Well, Mikasa's already weird; this is just a step up, "Mr. Ackerman rubbed the back of his head with a frown, "Wow; I thought you were gonna say you were pregnant"

Sakura blushed beet red at that comment, "Dad"

Mr. Ackerman smiled and ruffled her hair, "Just kidding"

Sakura huffed, "Whatever"

"Oh, yeah, I wanted to know if I could train Mikasa in self-defense, "Sakura said thoughtfully

"What type of self-defense, "Mr. Ackerman was already to deny this request

"I know this world is different than mine, but I want Mikasa to be able to protect herself if need be, "Sakura smiled

"Well, don't go too far, "the parents agreed

Sakura smiled happily, "Arigato"

(The Next Day)

"Onee-san, what are we doing out here, "Mikasa shivered as the know blew around her

"Today we are going to work on your physical strength, "Sakura smirked

"Phy…si…cal strength, "Mikasa cocked her head to the side

"Mikasa, there may be a time when mom, dad, and I aren't there to protect you and I want you to be able to protect yourself, "Sakura said sadly, "Now…here"

Throwing a dagger into the snow, the little girl picked it up and un-sheathed it.

"Onee-san, this is huge, "Mikasa exclaimed

"Keep that knife on you at all times, under your dress if you have too, "Sakura said

Pocketing the knife in her coat, Mikasa confidently looked up at her big sis, "What now"

Sakura kneeling down to her and put her hand up, "Punches, fifty on each arm; then, after that, we'll work on kicking"

The two sister trained for hours in the snow. It got so cold at one point that Sakura had to make a fire out of wet leaves and branches; needless to say it took her a while.

"Alright, that's enough for today, "Sakura said to the little girl sprawled out on the ground

"Onee-san, I can't move, "Mikasa whined

Sakura giggled and picked the little girl up, cradling her in her arms.

"Alright, let's go home for the day, "Sakura smiled, "I'm sure mom and dad are worried by now"

"Onee-san will get in trouble, "Mikasa questioned

"Nope; now, let's go, "the pinkette started home

"…."

"..."

"..."

"Did ya see that boys"

"Yeah, what a beauty"

"Yeah, nice money maker"

Hey guys, here's the long awaited chapter. Now, I was able to do most of this yesterday because we had a gas leak at school and everyone was sent home. Great way to end a school week, am I right? (Sarcasm). So, I'm pretty sure you guys know what's coming next. I hope you do anyway.

Bit of Info: Sakura will still have mental battles with herself about her place in this new world. That little nude moment in the snow isn't just gonna be like "Oh, I'm in this new world and I'm perfectly fine" XD

Now, I don't know if any of you are confused about ages, but here it goes.

Sakura: 18 years old

Mikasa & Eren: 7 or 8 (Probably/Most Likely 8) years old

Mr. & Mrs. Ackerman: ?

Mr. & Mrs. Yeager: ?

Anyway, hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and I can't wait to update again. See you guys next time on Salvation.

Ja'ne all my dark maidens and warriors