Resonance (Kakashi x OC, Gaara x OC) -- Book 2

Chapter 9: Into the Inferno

Summary:

Even though Keiko has some background in acquiring magic from different worlds, I didn't want to push too much of it in there because this is truly a Naruto fanfic. So I didn't name techniques and spells too much specifically.

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When Keiko reached the sand, team Guy and the remaining members of team Kakashi were preparing to move out with Chiyo. Temari stood nearby with a squad of Sand shinobi. She looked like she was in a foul mood.

"They are sending us to the borders," she said disgruntled, "my brother is out there alone, our Kazekage, and we are leaving him to die."

"We don't let that happen," piped Naruto. He punched a fist forward into the air, "I am going to save Gaara," he looked at Keiko, "we all will. Believe it!"

"Keiko, are you really sure you've recovered enough for this mission?" asked Neji.

"I think I am more aptly prepared this time," said Keiko, avoiding the question.

"Hm, in that case I'm sure Guy-sensei will agree, we could use your help on Kakashi's team," Neji replied.

"I got this Neji! You guys can take Keiko with you to watch your back," Naruto said confidantly.

"Actually," said Keiko quietly, "I think that it's fitting I go with team Kakashi."

Naruto lost some of his spunk as he nodded, "mhm. I guess you're right."

"The Ninken were able to sniff out the Akatsuki hideout," said Neji. "They think they remained undetected, but we better be on our guard just in case. These are no ordinary enemies. "

"Right. Team Kakashi should take the left flank, we will take the right. Take Chiyo-oba-san with you," said Guy.

Team Kakashi reached the cave first. Guy's team was nowhere in sight.

"Kakashi-sensei was supposed to give us communication devices for this mission, but we never got around to it," said Sakura.

Great. They were cut off from the other team and had no way of truly contacting them. How weird would the shinobi find a Patronus? Only, she didn't know where they actually were. Resigning to this fact, they made for the entrance to the cave.

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It wasn't but mere moments after recovering from the shock of seeing Gaara dead on the ground that Keiko had to take off after Naruto has he chased Deidara down the river. She hoped that Sakura and Chiyo-oba-san would be ok against Sasori.

"Naruto you idiot, wait!" Keiko barked as clay bombs dropped around her. Deidara clearly was trying to capture Naruto without her interference. Naruto had grown and he was powerful, but this Akatsuki member single handedly took down the Kazekage.

Damn. They had to be careful what offensive attacks they used or they would risk destroying Gaara along with the bird keeping Deidara aloft. They chased him down the river as bombs continued to fall, Keiko tried to think while dodging. She doubted she would ever get Naruto to stop and regroup, and even if she did, they ran the risk of losing sight of Gaara. At the same time, they were moving further and further from their support. What if they were being lead to the rest of the Akatsuki? She doubted they could take them on alone even with her magic.

Keiko waved and snapped the wand over her head, a jet of red light barreling towards toward him.

"Hmph, what the?" Deidara said before he was falling from the bird. With her other hand, Keiko raised water from the river, catching them both and placing them on the shore of the cliff. She kept Deidara trapped as the water began to freeze around him.