IMPORTANT! This is a rewritten chapter! As of 11/4/2013

I was very unhappy with the original and completely changed the ending as it did not flow with the Epilogue I wanted. Plus it need Fluff for you guys lol.

A/N It still has typos and some grammatical errors so please look past some of that. Thank you all for sticking with me all this time...this is the first story I have ever written and I was nervous to even post it. So thank you. Thank you all.

The shuffling of metal and padding of hooves made its way through the encampment. Men hustled back and forth, preparing tents, tending to horses, barking orders and counting inventory. The air held the scent of leather, steel and fire. Fire pits crackled brightly against the slowly dimming sky. Sakura shifted with the crowd, taking care to not run into anyone as she made her way towards the edge of the cliff. The large sun beat down over the valley plains while quietly creeping down the horizon. Sakura ran her hand over her brow, taking note of the sheen of sweat that now coated the back of her hand.

"Collecting your thoughts?" Sakura spun around to face Elrond. Her eyes flashed with recognition before she opened her arms and took him into quick hug. She wasn't sure what brought the Elven male so far from his people, especially since she had heard they were to set sail for Valinor. However seeing him give just the slightest pull of a smile brought her comfort she didn't really know she needed. Sakura had always been confusing emotionally. She often felt completely bi polar at times. It was something she tried to control over the years and found herself no longer needing the crutch of her 'inner' self. These past months though were another story. She found herself wanting two very different things. One thing she wanted more than anything was too return home and see her friends. The other however was the deep rooted love she felt for a certain Elven Prince. She knew she could not have both and had found herself thinking less and less of returning home. She came to realize that almost immediately after meeting the blonde she ceased all attempts at even finding a way back and that thought alone made her insides twists in a nauseating guilt.

"Yes. I feel we are coming to the pinnacle of this war. Elrond, what are you doing here?" Her arms swayed behind her back as he too gazed over the valley. Calm moments before a storm were never to be ignored. You had to enjoy them to the fullest, before the chaos enveloped you whole.

"I have brought Aragorn a sword, one that is his birth right." Elrond nodded to the tightly wrapped object under his arm. "Do you know where he is?" Sakura lightly swung her hand into the direction of the largest tent. The deep baritone voices could be heard and she laughed as she was sure she heard Gimli and Legolas going at it again. Those two bickered constantly, but they had become the most unlikely of best friends.

"Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir decided to talk strategy with the King. I just needed some air." Her words were heavy, and Elrond knew she was worn out. He wasn't sure what she was taken from when she came from her world, but her eyes expressed exhaustion and the state of indecision.

"Sakura, are you alright?" His stance shifted allowing him to put a hand on her shoulder. Her eyes cast down in thought. The past few days had been distracting, not allowing he proper meals and time to rest.

"I have just been a bit under the weather these past few weeks. Started three weeks ago in Rohan. I suppose I am just tired." Her eyes met his but what she saw caught her off guard. His eyes were piercing into her. "E-Elrond?" His hand made its way from her shoulder to her stomach in a swift movement, one only Elves and Shinobi could fathom.

"By the Valor." His eyes softened before quickly removing his hand. Just as Sakura went to ask him what he meant her gaze was directed to the new group that had approached them. All the men seemed tired, worn down and grumpy. The amount of continuous testosterone was almost over whelming at times, but Sakura supposed she was used to that.

"Lassie, we are all gonna get some supper. Come on now." Gimli huffed, before trudging along with Boromir. With a swift nod she headed off to fall in step with Legolas. Her eyes met Elrond's once more before he separated off to talk with Aragorn privately. Her mind swirled in thought as she brought a hand up to her stomach as well, lightly probing with chakra, when suddenly her eyes widened and her step faltered causing Legolas to grab her arm.

"What is wrong meleth nin?" His large blue eyes searched her spooked green ones. Her throat dried instantly and suddenly all the bile in her stomach wanted to come up at once. Darting off quickly Sakura made her way to a quiet retreat of dead grass and released the very little contents of her stomach. The powerful heaving caused her little body to lurch almost in a cat like manner. Her eyes stung and her mouth burned from the acid. It seemed like the world around her was falling and she just needed something to hang on to. A hesitant hand rested on her back while she leaned over with her hands on her knees. "Sakura?" Her head turned to the panicked looking Legolas. "Sakura, what is wrong?" His voice lost some of its previous soothing tone to a more serious and worried one.

Her mind whirled quickly. Within seconds her brain was calculating everything this could effect. Her eyes darted just past him to the scene of men moving swords and spears, some of them were only just boys. She couldn't tell him, he wouldn't let her participate in the war. Her brain fumbled realizing she would have to answer soon or he would worry even more.

"I-I just need some water. I will be okay. Do not worry." Forcing her best smile she turned to embrace him in a tight hug. Her face burrowed into his chest, fighting back the tears before she pulled away and gave another smile, covering up her own fears and stress. Legolas looked at her cautiously before giving her that heartwarming smile he so wonderfully directed only at her.

"Let us go get you water and some food." He grabbed her hand softly into his, leading her off to a small section of the camp. Her body swayed slightly and she tried to down play her shock to an almost untraceable amount, but she knew Legolas would be keeping his eye on her from this point forward. Sakura registered the sound of Gimli and Boromir laughing and the more subdued voices of Aragorn, Merry and Eowyn. Taking a seat on the ground Sakura noticed Aragorn and Legolas share a brief exchange.

"Ah, Sakura. Here, have something to eat." Eowyn passed a hearty bowl of soup over to her. "I promise, I didn't cook this time." Eowyn laughed sheepishly. Sakura smiled softly and began to eat, not truly tasting her food, just letting it go straight into her stomach while he mind drifted elsewhere. A small cough brought her back to reality with many eyes staring at her. Her cheeks flushed and she slightly coughed on the spoonful of soup that she now realized was cold. She wasn't sure how long her mind had been wandering but it would it was for quite some time.

"Oh sorry, what were you saying?" Aragorn gave her a leery gaze before continuing. "Behind this camp lies the road to Dimholt. It is a door that lies wedged between the mountains. Inside are the souls of a cursed army, it is said that their souls will only rest once they have fulfilled their oath to the current king of Gondor. Now that Elrond has brought me my family's sword...I wish to have them fulfill that oath, to fight along our side. Once we visit Dimholt, it is only a short distance to the Black shores Gandalf spoke of. That is where we join the war." Aragorn leaned back against a hollowed log. He seemed a bit off put about saying it was his family's sword, but he was doing his best to finally take the responsibility of leading his people.

"We would have to leave no later than high moon." Boromir gazed out at the horizon where the sun finally slipped away from prying eyes. Sakura took notice that Eowyn had moved herself quite close to Boromir, hands only inches apart as they rested on the ground.

"That gives all of us time to rest up. Eat. Sleep. At high moon we meet up just past the makeshift stables." Sakura nodded, realizing how tired she actually was, despite her nap on the ride to Dunharrow. The group scattered at quick pace, no one wanting to lose a moments rest. Legolas pulled Sakura's hand gently toward a small tent at the edge of the camp, almost touching the mountain wall. Legolas released her hand to light a small lantern that sit on top of an over turned bucket. It had enough space that there packs could be shoved to the corner and a padding of blankets and pillows lay across the whole back side.

"It is small but at least I get some alone time with you." Legolas was quiet, almost like he was reading her before pulling her small frame down to the make shift mattress. The lantern light flickered softly giving the whole tent a warm glow. His hand slid down her weary legs and slowly unclasped her knee high boots. The release of pressure caused Sakura to groan appreciatively. Her feet were slightly swollen from wearing the unforgiving leather non stop. His hands twisted and kneading her feet, watching her eyes flutter. He made his way towards her vest pulling the zipper down and maneuvering her out of the dirt and blood stained material.

"By Valor, is this..." His breath caught and Sakura froze wondering if he had noticed she was- "This necklace..." Her lungs exhaled almost a little too quickly in relief when she felt his fingers cup the delicate necklace Galadriel had given her. She opened her eyes to a curious Legolas.

"It was the gift I received from Lady Galadriel. At first I couldn't believe she wanted to give me a family heirloom, especially one held so important in your culture, but she wouldn't take no for an answer and I wasn't about to insult her gift. Legolas shifted his gaze up to her, lips breaking into a smile.

"Galadriel, she definitely does see things we can not predict." He slowly climbed his way onto Sakura with an arm resting on each side. His golden hair veiled them on each side. The lantern light shined lightly through his hair creating an almost otherworldly glow. Each stayed quiet, nothing needed to be said. His lips crazed lightly over hers, asking her if he could proceed. If one thing in her confused mind she was sure of was that she would enjoy every moment with her Elven Prince. She arched her back off the mat to reach his lips and felt an arm snake around her waist. His lips were soft, warm and feverish as he started to lose himself in the passion.

Her legs grazed up his sides before locking loosely around his waist. Her cheeks felt flush and her skin was almost crawling in anticipation. She wasn't sure when his skilled fingers had reached her skirt buckles or when when she began shifting his tunic off but they soon found both of themselves bare to each other in a heated battle for dominance. This wasn't the same slow and gentle intimacy as before. This was filled with emotion on the eve of battle. Anger. Sadness. Joy. Love. But above all, fear. Fear of the unknown. Sakura moaned as she felt Legolas nip at her neck and an arm grip her leg and pull it almost to her shoulder before sheathing himself within her. Each shuddered at the euphoria. With all the chaos around them, this was tangible and real. This was in the now. This was all that mattered. Her hands wound themselves within his hair and his arms scooped up under her like he was afraid she would disappear. Each rocking motion of his hips made the coil in Sakura's tummy tighten. Her breath was labored and her heart rammed against her chest. Little pink tufts of her hair started sticking to her skin as a sheen of sweat covered her and Legolas. It amplified the definition of his muscles against the soft light. The blankets shifted in tandem with their bodies and Sakura's eyes open abruptly when a wonderfully sensitive spot was crazed.

Legolas noticed and gave a more cocky smirk than usual as he angled his hips at the spot, hitting it repeatedly. His name fell off her lips like a prayer as her breathing increased and her hips rose to meet his with every thrust. His hand tightened on her leg as he too felt his release approaching. Finally her back seized off the mat, eyes snapping shut and a blinding light encompassed her mind. At that moment Legolas gave way as well, feeling his body become rigid at the heavenly feeling. Both were lost in a moment of bliss. Time stood still. Outside of each other, no one else existed, if only for a moment.

Both collapsed in an unusually graceful manner. There breathing was heavy and both grasped at the other trying to find stability. Green eyes searched blue ones as they both smiled. Legolas rolled over pulling the petite woman with him. Her necklace pooled in front of her breasts while she rested on his chest. The diamond reflecting the light to a fro. Legolas stroked at her cheek, urging her to rest. With a final smile they each fell asleep amongst the tousled sheets.

Sakura felt warm soft lips graze her cheek and an all too familiar voice whispering a foreign language into her ear. Her eyes slowly opened to the beautiful Elf she had fallen asleep next too.

"Meleth nin, we must head out. The others will be by the stables soon." He held her clothes to her and allowed her some space to dress. As Sakura fastened each buckle on her boot she mentally prepared herself. She noticed Legolas checking his quiver and bow tension. Each was getting back into the war mind set. She wondered how they had become so accustomed to turning the mind set on and off. It wasn't a talent one wished for. Flexing her hands and feeling the leather tighten against her knuckles Sakura nodded to Legolas that she was ready.

The walk to the stables was in silence, but each had an air about them that seemed relieved. The tension was drained and each had a clear mind ready to fight. The others didn't say much when they arrived last. No one seemed to find the time for joking at the moment as they walked between the high peaked path that lead into the mountain. Within this moment the stakes were too high and they were all on the verge of losing everything.

"What kind of army would linger in such a place?" Gimli huffed as he shifted over a grouping of rock.

"One that is cursed. Long ago the Men of the Mountain swore an oath to the last King of Gondor, to come to his aid, to fight. But when the time came, when Gondor's need was dire, they fled. And so Isildur cursed them, never to rest until they had fulfilled their oath." Legolas stayed on guard while Sakura thought over the small tale. It was strange the way this world worked. Magic. Oaths. Elves, Hobbits. Dwarves. Orcs. Though she supposed chakra seemed just a strange to them as all that seemed to her. The group slows as they approach a small crevice within the mountain.

"The very warmth of my blood seems drawn away." Gimli shifts uncomfortably at the sight of the never ending darkness that fills the crevice.

"The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut." Legolas reads the faded old words that have been carved crudely into the mountain side.

"I do not fear death." Aragorn says almost as though he is insulted, marching forward without a second look back. Legolas follows with Sakura in tow while Gimli hesitantly follows with Boromir.

"Well, this is a thing unheard of. An Elf will go underground where a Dwarf dare not! Ah, I'd never hear the end of it." Gimli sighs in frustration while Boromir laughs at the Dwarfs dilemma. The groups treads through the mountain, only lit by the one torch Aragorn brought. The group is led into a large cavern that time had withered. The room was stale and cold, a cold that went through your bones and into your soul.

"Who enters my domain?" A deep voice hissed. It seemed to echo around them and Sakura felt all the hairs on her arms stand up.

"One who will have your allegiance." Aragorn turned toward a faint light and Sakura suddenly felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized there was a transparent figure hovering above the chasm.

"The Dead do not suffer the living to pass."

"You will suffer me." Aragorn seemed done with this argument and his tone held an abundance of authority. The apparition laughed before hundreds upon hundreds surrounded the group. Sakura panicked, how do you fight something that is already dead? "I summon you to fulfill your oath!"

"None but the King of Gondor may command me." The apparition snarled. Aragorn lifted his sword in defiance. The King of the Dead screamed and attacks with his own ghostly sword. Aragorn parries and grips the entity by the throat in amazement to all that he can grab him as though he was any living man. "That line was broken." The King of the Dead cries.

"It has been remade." Aragorn releases him and turns to the many lost souls surrounding the group. "Fight for us, and regain your honor. What say you?" Aragorn looks to the unsure faces of the dead. "What say you?"

"You waste your time, Aragorn. They had no honor in life, they have none now in death." Gimli huffed. The chill of the cave was enough to send a shiver straight through your bones and into your core. Your heart would beat out of sync and a small lump in your throat would build continuously. It was a place that the living should tread, but this was a time for desperation.

"Not many are given a chance of redemption." Sakura spoke quietly. She remembered the smile Chiyo gave her when she felt she was given a chance to redeem her mistakes of the past. It was one of the most founding moments in Sakura's life. That mission changed everything. How she thought. How she trained. Who she wanted to be as a person. Everything.

"I am Isildur's heir. Fight for me, and I will hold your oaths fulfilled!" With a final commanding tone Aragorn yelled out in frustration, "What say you?" He had bet everything on this agreement. They needed more troops and without this agreement, it would be a slaughter. Five people could not rush a few thousand soldiers and hope to come out in tact.

Suddenly a chanting sound echoed through the cavern and Aragorn smiled greatly at the King of the Dead. He gripped his sword in pride, all of those King's before him, his ancestors, were about to fulfill a long forgotten promise. A promise that could help them turn the tides on the darkest war this world had ever faced.

"We shall fight!" The ghoulish figure howled and raised a hand in triumph. Many Ghost Soldiers appeared around her, ready to fight, ready to end a meaningless existence in limbo. Their King, had finally called upon them.

"Aragorn, we must make haste." Boromir ushered. The others nodded and Aragorn took the lead. Gimli froze as the ghost soldiers followed their King to battle. The group took off quickly toward a shore not to far from the mountain. The plan was to use the cliffs as an advantage on boarding the passing ships. Then they would over take the shore that led to Gondor.

"Sakura, The Fallen are going ahead. Your speed surpasses ours greatly. Go with them to secure a boat that can stay in boarding distance for us." The group was slowed down by various turns, crevices, and narrowed paths. They would not intercept the approaching enemy ships at this rate. They needed to board and secure them to take them all the way to shore, where part of Sauron's army awaited arrival of the additional soldiers.

"Yes." Sakura nodded and sped off quickly. Leaping from each rock face and propelling herself forward, managing to be on the tail of The Fallen's horde. The speed that they moved at was even difficult for her to keep up. They glided along as if there was no mountain at all, flowing through the walls that led straight to the river. Crouching by a rock Sakura peered of the edge, watching in fascination as The Fallen over took five ships with no struggle. It reminded her of watching Naruto's massive shadow clone jutsu. Hopping down to the ship farthest back Sakura felt an all too familiar sensation that she wasn't sure she would ever feel. She felt a chakra signature. However it was dark and malignant, menacing, and the signature flustered her. It reminded her of Madara but held a completely different malice, yet it was related all at the same time. Her brows knitted together in anger. It didn't make sense. This was the same type of relation one could notice in chakra with siblings and cousins. For instance Hinata and Neji had very different, yet strangely similar signatures. She kept reaching her chakra out, searching, trying to pinpoint it. Then it hit her. In deep crashing waves of anger. It flooded her whole being and she froze from the sheer power it held.

"Sakura!" Snapping her attention to the voice of Aragorn she turned abruptly. The men all seemed confused by her expression. She was staring out at the distance when they arrived on the ship. How long had she been reaching her chakra out to the other signature? Her hand reached up to her forehead noticing the cold sweat she had broken out in. Her legs shook lightly and her eyes welled up. This was something that hadn't felt in a really long time. Absolute gut wrenching fear. The feeling of no hope. Perhaps she could at least hold it off, if she could do anything before death, it would be to hold it off from harming those she cared about. Whoever this was, they were from her world, and she couldn't help but feel responsible. That little tug at her heart also urged her that perhaps a certain Blonde haired Prince also fueled her desire to protect. If anything ever happened to him- She pushed the thought away immediately. Just thinking about it made her want to vomit. Her hand shifted to her stomach and she bit her lip in frustration. She pumped more chakra into her stomach and muttered a jutsu under her breath, creating a barrier of protection around the small bean shape that had yet to form.

"Aragorn, there is something here with...chakra." She fumbled with her words trying to explain the nature and threat that this posed. "It means they are from my world Aragorn. Who ever it is, they are not a friend. People here can not stand against someone from my home, they will die. Many will die if I don't do something. I must hurry." Legolas moved forward to protest but the stare down Sakura gave left no room for argument. He tried to speak but could only watch as she tightened her gloves. There was so much tension in the air. Two lovers not wanting to lose the other, but all personal vendettas and desires had to be cast aside. This was war. War was about tact, knowledge, facts, strategies, and strength. Legolas had witnessed first hand the enormous strength and abilities his pink haired lover had used, if she was saying that only she could fight this foe, then she meant it. She was never one for under-minding her comrades.

"Alright but you must be careful. I know you don't need a ship to reach land, just avoid the shore, we want a sneak attack." Aragorn gave a brisk hug. He reminded her a lot of Kakashi. Authoritative but in a low key way. He was caring and protective, always making sure his strategies allowed for minimal risk to all his comrades. But this was something Aragorn knew he couldn't understand. He didn't know the full extent of power that came from Sakura's world. He had to trust her instinct on this one, but judging from the look on Legolas's face, he was more worried than ever.

"We will meet you at Gondor very shortly." Boromir patted her back and walked off to examine how far down the shore was. The gesture almost reminded her of the last time she saw Sai, it was the first sincere hug Sai had ever given her. Now she even wished for his insults. It always made her laugh before a fight. They loathed each other in the beginning, constantly getting into arguments and even throwing a few punches, but as time progressed a bond was formed. Her Team had become her family.

"Please, be careful Meleth nin. Please" Legolas kissed her cheek and felt something warm and metallic being placed in his hand. She knew she had to leave him with a promise that spoke more than words ever could. With a small smile Sakura took off with chakra laced feet at a dead sprint across the water. Legolas looked down with a pained smile at the Elven pendant sitting in his palm. His expression held elation and pain. He had to remind himself that she was a warrior. One that could take down an army of men. She would be okay, at least he hoped. He swore to himself that when this was all over he would properly claim her as his. He would marry that ridiculous woman. They would hear the pitter patter of little feet run through their chambers and they would live side by side until the end. With new resolve Legolas grasped his bow and thrummed at his arrow's fletching in anticipation. He could make no mistakes. Everything hinged on him returning to Sakura. Alive and well. He would curse all of Valor if he lost her.

"Where are you?" Sakura zoned in on the signature. Her chakra reached out like a tentative hand, searching for the owner of such hatred. Although it was a dark chakra something about it still thrilled Sakura. It was a signal that someone else had come here, that maybe she could still see her friends. That familiar guilt set in. Every time she thought of returning home or staying she still felt like she was betraying someone. Finally her eyes snapped open in rage and she sped off across ragged fields. However this poor asshole was he was going to be the outlet for her frustration. Soon she could hear the familiar clanging of metal, smell of blood, and screaming of war. She flew through the fights, occasionally slamming her fist into someone in her way until she stopped dead in her tracks and faced the signature she had been following. The figure was huge and cloaked in dark tattered robes. It had large gauntlets on its hands and was holding a gasping Eowyn.

"Release her!" Sakura shouted in her native tongue. It felt almost relieving to hear it escape her mouth. The rage her tone held surprised even herself. Part of her felt crazy, it was almost like she blamed him. For everything that had transpired these past few months, it was all his doing. All the pain that had slowly ebbed away over time shot right back into her heart with a vengeance.

"What is a Kunoichi doing here? Unless...no but he couldn't have..." It snarled back and tossed Eowyn to the side, not counting her as a threat. He stomped forward, hissing through his helmet and dark red eyes pierced toward the small girl. A shiver shot down Sakura's spine and she immediately broke eye contact. Those eyes. Piercing. Red. Eyes. The chakra signature oddly familiar but different. It wasn't making any sense! Part of her thought that possibly...but there is no way it could be possible. She pushed it from her mind as being completely delusional.

"Sakura be careful! He is the Witch King! The main servant of Sauron!" Eowyn rasped. Her hand cradled near her throat. As a medic Sakura quickly processed in her mind all of Eowyn's most immediate wounds. She wouldn't have time to heal her, so thankfully Eowyn could make it on her own. Hell she didn't even know if she would make it out, this battle was looking more and more out of her league every passing second.

"Eowyn, leave now. This is going to be a very dangerous fight."Sakura glanced at Eowyn with such intensity that Eowyn could only nod and stumble off. Hopefully she would find others, in her condition she wouldn't be able to fight very well. Sakura and the With King stared at each other. Each trying to break through the other ones soul. "Who are you? How did you get here?" Her voice was no where as intimidating as she wanted it to be. Her fingers flexed, leather creaked, and a bead of sweat ran down her temple.

"When will Shinobi realize that the Uchiha, are far superior. At Everything!" The Witch King laughed and Sakura felt her stomach churn. Uchiha. In Middle Earth. Her blood froze over. The dream she had of Sauron greatly reminded her of Madara. What was happening? She briefly pondered the idea early but thought it impossible...there was no way an Uchiha could be here, but it was all adding up too well, to nauseatingly well.

"Who are you? Madara? I watched Madara die by Naruto's hand!" Her fists clenched, teeth mashed together. She witnessed it firsthand, rasengan right through his foul chest. Madara was everything that radiated hate and anger. He despised the world around him and lived in complete insanity. No one now a days believed his way of thinking. Only his own Kin from decades prior did and they all died out.

"Which is why he sent you here you fool. Madara and I found this world long ago in our youth. Sauron is Madara. It was a shadow clone experiment that proved great results." His laugh was menacing and he circled her slowly. His voice was gruff and unnatural, with a slight echo that filled the field. " He had full function until that fool Isildur broke his ring causing a sever in the chakra link." He stepped forward slightly putting Sakura on edge. All the surrounding screams seemed to melt into nothingness. "However, Madara did not really care. This world was merely a passing to bide time to strike the Shinobi world. Yet, should he have ever died in our world...he would still have a piece of his flesh and chakra in this world. One that could be resurrected." His laugh darkened at Sakura's paling face. She wanted to throw up. Madara could not return. Not again. She knew the Shinobi world was still recovering, so many died, land destroyed, and resources dried up. "Upon his death he did the one thing I would need to bring him back. A sacrifice with a lot a chakra that could be drained. In other words, send me a Shinobi. Not only do I have your chakra but that childs chakra within your womb. Your foolish barrier doesn't hide the fact that a second signature is within you. Madara, MY BROTHER WILL BE STRONGER THAN EVER!" With a maniacal laugh he charged Sakura with surprising speed. She barely had time to register and move out of the way when a large chained mace tore through the ground. She could see it enveloped in chakra, smashing large craters where it landed. Brother? That would make him Uchiha Izuna...but he died giving Madara his eyes?

"How can you be his brother...YOU SICK SON OF A BITCH!" Her fist swung at the insane Uchiha barely missing and causing a large rift within the earth. Kick. Punch. Dodge. Illusion. Dispel. Heal. Dodge. Heal. Dodge. Sakura could feel herself weakening. Fighting an Uchiha of this caliber was something she wasn't sure she could do. Let's be honest, she knew she couldn't beat him. This was a whole different league of Shinobi. The most she could do at this point was hold him off as long as possible. Keep him distracted and hope that no more senseless casualties could happen if even for a short moment."Sakura!" She heard Legolas's voice. He was dodging through Orcs, gliding gracefully and taking out enemy after enemy. Every time he gained a foot, he was set back with a flurry of attacks.

"STAY BACK!" Her fist slammed the ground again giving her large rocks at her disposal to throw at devastating speeds. The Uchiha dodged easily charging at her again. She could feel her leg muscle tear as she kicked him in the stomach causing her to cry out. The Uchiha stood angrily and with a slightly hunched back. Metal could be heard, clanging to the ground. Long black hair flowed almost to the ground. Soon all the armor was discarded and The Witch King...no...Izuna stood in black shorts and a mesh shirt. Ragged cloth wrapped around his head covering his, yet an eery red glow still managed to pierce through. He was wrong looking. Held together by something dark, no longer fully human.

Sakura tried to pool chakra in her hand but could barely keep it steady. Looking back and seeing the others try to reach her she punched the ground one more time to create a line of broken ground. Tears streamed down her face and her cheeks flushed a crimson red. Her chakra was nearly spent, she wouldn't be able to keep her promise. She could see arrows being dodged with zero effort from the Uchiha, causing her a pained smile. Legolas. Wonderful, beautiful, and intelligent Legolas. Kami she loved that man...err elf. The Uchiha picked her up roughly by her vest, fabric threatening to rip. She looked at the face of the insane shell of a man. The only thing keeping him alive was various, highly complicated seals all over his body. Sakura scoffed at herself slightly, in another time and place...and much less threatening person she would love to examine the seals. Why was she even thinking that, this was the end. She was done. She survived one war already. She was out of luck. Her mind started to go in and out and she thought for moment she felt- her eyes snapped open and she wasn't sure if she was dreaming or dead, but there was an unmistakable signature. Wait...more than one. Suddenly the Uchiha was flying from her and warm arms held her close.

"Sakura-chan! Are you okay?" Turning her head up in disbelief she saw Naruto. Blue eyes, blonde hair, and that cheeky ass smile she had missed so much. Again her eyes welled up, spilling over with no restraint on Sakura's part. She tried to talk but nothing came out, mouth just hanging open in shock. Part of her mind wouldn't even allow her to believe what was happening.

"Look at the mess you got yourself into hag." Her eyes stung at the much loved insult, earning a choked out sob. Turning she saw Kakashi, Sai, and Yamato. Each looked absolutely furious, radiating a killing intent, chakra flaring violently.

"We will deal with him Sakura. Rest." Yamato gripped her shoulder and her boys fought down the deranged Uchiha remnant. Sakura didn't even register what was happening. Blurs of orange, black, and leaf green sprinted across the field. Screams of Chidori and Rasengan ripped through the field. The injured Uchiha began kneeling down in pain before Yamato raised multiple pillars around him, removing all his seals that kept him immortal.

NARUTO! NOW!" Yamato yelled and broke the last remaining seal, just as Naruto went in for the final attack. Izuna howled and made an attempt to form a jutsu but stopped short as the Rasengan began eating away at each molecule. The Izuna's shell body began to deteriorate, blowing away like sand. The final Uchiha, gone. No longer could their insanity stain the land and bring war upon innocent people. Her friends returned to her, charred clothing from various fire jutsu, kunai scrapes, and bruises. Izuna had not gone easy on them, it took them all to cancel out the seals and kill him. The smiles they gave her though, those brilliant smiles.

"Sakura, who are these people?" Aragorn was the first to approach the strange group who was hugging, crying and laughing all at once. Speaking quickly in a strange language. Sakura turned her head quickly, realizing where she was. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, eyeing both groups of people nervously. She loved them all so much that seeing them together warmed her heart. It did however seem odd, two very different groups standing on each side of her.

"These are my friends, comrades...my family." Her smile was filled with love and sadness. Legolas walked up to her giving her hand a tentative squeeze. This was her life and world, he didn't want her to feel nervous about him knowing them. These were the people who knew Sakura inside and out, they were important to her, therefore important to him.

"Everyone, this is...Legolas. While I have been here I have... he kept me safe, and sane, I...I love him." She looked at her boys. Expecting outrage or some form of shock. She didn't expect Naruto to walk up and hug him. Kakashi patted him on the back and gave him a thumbs up, which confused Legolas.

"Thank you...thank you for keeping her safe." The shocked Legolas patted Naruto's back in return, but still not understanding whats going on. He gave a nervous chuckle and looked to Sakura for guidance.

"I told them how important you are to me. He is thanking you for keeping me safe." Legolas smiled brightly feeling pride swell within him. Though seeing the group made him nervous. A deep foreboding that had been haunting his dreams seemed to be coming true. Does this mean she would leave him forever?

"We must go to the gates of Mordor and finish this!" Aragorn announced, disrupting the introductions. Men were scattered across the fields checking for survivors and helping the wounded. Those still capable of fighting gathered around Boromir. He assisted Aragorn with barking orders and getting those too injured to fight to a safe place.

"Aragorn said we need to go to Mordor, make sure the Ring has been destroyed. It was a chakra link that Madara used. We cannot allow even a trace of him to remain." Sakura looked to the others, knowing they were tired after saving her ass. Her hand squeezed Legolas's tightly, giving him a small smile.

"I have explained to my comrades what is going on, they will accompany...they said that is where the portal location is, Mordor is the only location that contains a trace of chakra left because of Ma- I mean Sauron." Everyone nodded and took off towards Mordor. Boromir had found his brother and united the remaining men that could fight and charged behind the otherworldly fighters. Sakura felt torn as she ran beside Naruto, it felt right, being free to run across the plains but she missed wrapping her arms around Legolas as they rode together, even if riding did bruise her backside. The Black gates appeared and the deep creaking of metal echoed. The gates were opening. Chanting in a horrible language roared from the mountain side. Orcs stormed around the group and everyone took a fighting stance, spears rising and deep breaths breathing in the warm sulfur air that clung around them like a blanket. Suddenly the Shinobi stared at the Eye of Sauron. It's eye was shifting rapidly looking for something but Sakura was not sure what. It swirled to look at the mountain, screeching in protest.

"Only one thing could cause the Eye that pain, Frodo...Frodo has done it." Gandalf rasped with pride, eyes tearing up slightly. This journey had worn them all done. Showed them their fears, weaknesses but also their strengths. Bonds were formed. Tears were shed. At times they had no hope and had to muster up the energy to fight again anyways. This moment, was a moment they all revelled in. It basked over them, making all the pain and struggle worth it. Knowing that innocents could rest knowing that darkness was purged from the land.

"Sakura what is it?" Legolas asked while keeping aim at an Uruk-hai. Gimli also kept his ax ready, not trusting the flinching orcs. Just because the Eye was distressed didn't mean the surrounding Orc would hold off attacking.

"Something is wrong, the chakra is unstable." Suddenly the Eye started to release energy and the tower began to crumble. It crashed downwards and the Eye let a screeching sound emanate from it. Men covered their ears in pain, while the Shinobi flinched at releasing chakra.

"It's over." Gandalf smiled and Aragorn ran a hand through his hair. Honestly he didn't think they could survive another battle. Even with Sakura's friends. They were all so worn out.

"Sakura the portal is going to open up with all this chakra releasing!" Kakashi yelled over the crumbling ground that swallowed the Black Gates and Orcs who were desperately trying to get away.

"Wh-What?" Sakura turned wide eyed to Legolas. A portal opened pulling Yamato, Sai, and Kakashi through. Naruto grounded himself next to Sakura who was grasping desperately to Legolas. Her feet completely parallel to the ground.

"What's happening?" Legolas cried out trying to hold on to her. His grip turning to stone, feet planting into the ground. He could feel Boromir and Aragorn grab his belt and quiver to hold him as well.

"Naruto?" Her eyes searched his in panic and Naruto felt his heart ache for his sister. She looked horrified, clinging to a man she had obviously fallen in love with.

"Kakashi said that the portal will pull anything thing that has chakra back to our world. Sakura, it won't close till this world is clear of chakra." Naruto looked at her with the most apologetic look. He created a few more clones to stabilize himself some more.

"Legolas...its pulling anyone with chakra back. It won't close until Naruto and I BOTH go through." She looked at him with tears running down her face. She could stay right? There had to be some trick or something. "Legolas...I love you. I don't want to leave!" Sakura cried while gripping him in desperation.

"Sakura! SAKURA!" Various voices could be heard through the portal. Ino. Tsunade. Kiba. Hinata. Fresh tears found their way to her eyes again. Legolas squeezed her hands tighter. He had thought about this too many nights, haunted too many of his dreams.

"Sakura." Legolas moved one hand to her stomach and put his mouth next to her ear. "Please take care of our son. Don't forget me Meleth Nin. Sakura.." Her eyes widened, "I love you." With that he let go of her and Sakura once again felt that familiar gut wrenching feeling of being powerless to grab anything. She watched Legolas shed one tear before the scenery changed and her back was hitting another person, arms gripping her tightly as a scream ripped through her. She tried to claw her way back to the portal, multiple arms restraining her. Faintly she could hear her name, but it wasn't the voice she wanted to hear.

Legolas turned to Naruto and gave him one heartfelt look. He couldn't force her to stay in a world she wasn't from. She needed her friends and family, her culture and all the silly little things that made her, well...her. He just wished to all of Valor that he could be there with her and for once in his existence, they answered that prayer. Naruto just shook his head and laughed while offering Legolas an outstretched hand. His teeth shining pearly white and a hearty laugh echoed in the now quiet field. Legolas looked at it in disbelief before turning to Aragorn.

"Aragorn I-" Legolas fumbled with his words. Would the others understand? His whole life was now on the other side of that portal. He no longer felt at home in Middle Earth. His people were to leave for Valinor, where was he to go? The once stunning Greenwood was now tainted with vile creatures, sprawling cobs and a darkness in the air. Now, it was Mirkwood. No longer the place he knew as a child some 2,000 years ago. With his people leaving they no longer needed him to claim his title as King. He had no siblings. No mother. His father was sure to take the rest of the Mirkwood clan with him to Valinor, along with Rivendell and Lothlorien. He just knew in that moment, he could start anew with Sakura. A new life, in a new world. With his soul-mate, his wife, his Queen and their child. His heart beat rapidly and his stomach fluttered. It just hit him. He was going to be a dad. How long had the Elders pestered him about finding a mate and having offspring?

"You don't need to say anything Legolas. Follow her. We will all miss you, but I will remember you always." Aragorn pulled Legolas in a brotherly hug. Many decades they had known each other and Aragorn had never seen his friend so sure of himself, so determined."Go my friend!" Legolas turned to Naruto and gripped his hand before nodding. He had never been so sure of anything in his life. He would follow that stubborn pink haired woman anywhere. Naruto grinned broadly before canceling his clones and cloaking Legolas in the Kyuubi's chakra cloak, it would allow him to pass through the portal. Pulling Legolas into the portal Naruto smiled with a cheshire grin. He never would have thought he would be bringing an extra with him, he would have to tease Sakura about her new man later. Legolas watched as the scenery changed drastically before he was surrounded by a group of people in a lush green forest. Everything dipped and turned, swirling around him in bright colors. As his vision cleared he felt hands gripping him tightly and a flurry of pink was all he could see. He knew that hair. That absurd, unnatural and ridiculous hair.

"Sakura! " He gripped her tightly and felt moisture run down his cheeks. She was safe, in his arms, no more war. This was all he had dreamed of since his soul had bonded with her. Voices in another language chatted in excitement around him.

"YOU IDIOT!" Sakura smacked him upside the head, tears pouring down her face. She couldn't imagine being with out him, spending eternity alone. Over the course of seven months he had become her everything. Her comrade, her savior, her lifeline, and her sanity. Always offering a smile and shoulder to lean on. Giving her his heart and soul even when she felt unworthy of such affections. They were so different, but completed each other in whole. The simple thought of life without him, brought an emotional pain so deep and visceral, that she wasn't sure she could survive

"W-What?" Legolas's eyes went wide from the sudden outburst. He pulled back to look at the angry girl with red rimmed eyes. Her cheeks were flushed and she was biting her lip to the point he thought she would bleed. She laced her fingers in the grass and shook her head back and forth before looking back to Legolas. He felt guilty at seeing her so distraught, perhaps the soul bonding was felt on her side as well. Most Elves believed that if an Elf bonded with a human, only the Elf would feel and be aware of the attachment. It made his people too weary to be near mankind, but maybe they were wrong. He knew Aragorn felt strongly for Arwen but many believed that was due to his ancestry. He smiled softly, knowing she felt as deeply as he did at the idea of being apart. The pain it caused. The feeling of emptiness. Never truly being complete without your other half. Prior he didn't think she would form a bond on her side, now he had thought she didn't feel the bond, or perhaps she was merely unaware.

"Never leave me like that again!" She huffed loudly before slamming into him for another hug. Legolas could only laugh and pat her back. He supposed it was foolish, facing his woman's wrath was not something to test. Though he was willing to sacrifice anything for that woman. She was his universe, a blessing from Valor. Sakura showered kisses all over his face, ignoring the obnoxious gagging noises that Naruto and Sai were making.

"OH SHUT UP YOU TWO. GIVE THEM A MOMENT!" Sakura laughed as she could hear Ino and Tsunade beat the snot of her team mates. She didn't care. Laying here, in this moment. This was everything. Laying with Legolas on the forest floor, soft grass under their palms and a cool breeze ruffling their hair. The familiar scent of the Konoha pine trees filled her nose and see couldn't hold back her smile. She almost thought she would never see another Summer in Konoha again, yet here she was. However, now she was complete. She had won, not only the war, but love.

"Never Meleth nin, never. I love you, more than any language could ever allow me to express. Though... ummm is everything okay with your friends." Legolas pointed and Sakura craned her neck to the direction he was referring too. Somehow an all out fight had occurred between Naruto, Sai, Ino and a rather drunk Tsunade. Hinata attempting to calm everyone down and failing miserably. Sakura could practically feel the vein on her forehead burst. She wasn't even back for one bloody hour and they were causing trouble. Giving a fake smile to Legolas, she got up and stalked her way to the group.

"NARUTOOOOOOO!" With that one name being screamed it all began. Legolas couldn't help but laugh at the ridiculous sight of everyone fighting. She truly was a force to be reckoned with. Leaning back on his elbows he take the sight in around him, even with the noisy fight. He had not seen such a lush green forest in hundreds of years. It was still pure, not tainted by an incurable darkness. It already seemed to welcome him, as though this place was meant to be his home. A light cough brought him out of his thoughts, seeing his queen, smiling down at him. She held her hand out and he could barely see a thoroughly pummeled Naruto off in the distance.

"Ready? We...we are going to go to the village...my home. O-Our home." She blushed a bit at the thought and helped Legolas to his feet. He brought his hand to rest on her stomach, tracing small circles. She would not show for many more months, but the flutter of life was still within her. Life that the two of them created. Legolas felt pride take over his whole being at the idea of finally having a family. It was something he never knew he wanted or needed for that matter. Fate was a phenomenal thing.

"Our home indeed. Home, is where ever you are Meleth nin." Kissing her softly on the lips he pulled back once more, "My love."

Well, we have reached the end my friends. I believe a small epilogue will be uploaded at sometime in the future. I once again can not thank you all enough. For being my first story ever I hope it wasn't complete and utter crap...