Iris [Naruto Fanfiction]

Protector

Lee managed to fight off our attackers for a while. He blocked most of the man's attacks, and used one of his jutsu to make him and his opponent spiral downwards into the ground. The enemy's friend, however, used his own skills to soften the dirt for his partner's landing.

The masked man used a weird piece of equipment on his arm on Lee, but it didn't even touch him. He just fell to the ground, screaming in pain and clutching his ear.

"Lee!" I call out. "Are you okay?!"

"Now, it's your turn," the attacker said. He began charging towards me. I shakily hold my knife up and brace myself for his attack. But Lee ran in front of me, and tried his beat to counterattack, but he was too weak. The fur suited boy placed his right hand up towards Lee, sending deafening sound waves out through his arm. Without much think, I ran towards the guy's left side and kneed him in his stomach. He stumbled backwards a bit, then I grabbed Lee and brought him closer to my sleeping teammates.

Lee continued to clutch his ear and groan in pain. I turn to look at the enemy and he wasn't very pleased. He got his balance back and was getting ready to attack once more. I turn back to Lee and whisper, "Its ok, Lee. You're gonna be ok." I put my hand over his and turned to Sakura. "Sakura! Get up, I need you!"

Sakura woke up, but was a bit confused. After looking around, she realized our situation and became filled with energy and caution. "They're the guys that attacked Kabuto, aren't they?" she asked.

"Yes, they are, and I need your help. I can't do this alone," I pleaded. Sakura's face became serious, and she nodded at me before pulling out a kunai and standing up. She charged at the enemy with her kunai in hand, but was stopped by the female member of the team. The raven haired girl caught Sakura by her hair, leaving her defenseless.

Now it's just me again.

"Well, well," said Zaku's obnoxious voice. "Looks like it'll be you against us again."

I looked at Sakura, who silently mouthed "I'm sorry," to me. I looked at my unconscious teammates still under that large tree, and the nearly unconscious Lee in my arms. He stared up at me with tears eyes, still clutching his ears and shaking violently.

"You protected me, Lee," I whisper, lightly laying him down in the shade for him to rest. "Now it's my turn to protect you, and my other friends." I stood up and held my knife defensively. "I'm ready."

I lied. I was scared out of my mind. I only know of the powers I have as a witch, but I can barely even control them. The only jutsu I know are the simplest ones that won't be of any help to me. And I'm weak when it comes to fighting, so the only way I'll win is if I have enough luck. I don't have much of that either.

Zaku smirked and stared at me with bloodthirsty eyes. "Well, come on then." He charged at me with balled up fists. I concentrate on getting behind him before he gets to me. I appear behind him and he stops in his tracks as he realizes I'm not standing there anymore, and I take this opportunity to cut his back with my knife. His wound makes a sizzling sound and steam comes from out of it. He screams out in pain and clutches his back.

I'm not sure if that was me or the dagger, but at least it was effective. He turned and snarled at me, then continued to charge towards me. I teleport behind him again, and kicked him in his wound, knocking him down. He rolled over, trying to get back up, but I kicked him in his mouth before he got the chance. I could see a bit of blood coming out of his mouth.

I got on top of him and punched him repeatedly. His face became bruised and bloody, then he used his air tubes in his palms to blow a strong gust of air in my face. The air was so strong and sharp it made me fly backwards and land on my back. It even cut part of my cheek. I grabbed some of the surrounding dirt and got up as quickly as I could. As he approached me, he had his arms stretched in front of him, just as I hoped he would. I took the dirt and threw as much of it as I can into his air tubes to try to block the air.