Chapter 1

All I could hear were the clings of swords smashing together, explosions from the paper bombs, screams and cries of my comrades.
All I could see were the lightning flashes and the spillage of blood.
All I could feel were my wounds burning as they deepened, the cold icy wind mixed with the heavy rain, and my strength slowly diminish.
War is not pleasant.

"Matsu! Look out!"
I frantically look around for the trouble, seeing four, no, five enemy ninja.
"Matsu!"
I shudder in fear, 'This is it for me.. I'm a goner.. Sorry Guy, Asuma..' I draw my kunai, expecting to die, when all of a sudden, someone appears and attacks all five at an un-seeable speed. They all fly off in separate directions, then Guy jumps down beside me. "Matsu, that was far too close." He says. "I know, I'm sorry, I let my guard down." I confess. "Don't worry, Matsu-san, as long as I'm here, I will not allow them to touch you." Guy declares. "..Guy..." I mutter. "Let us kick some Iwagakure butt!" Guy cheers, running at the enemies. I do the same. "Guy!" I call. "Yeah?" "Where's Asuma!" I ask. "I don't know!" Guy replies. 'Damn it, don't tell me he went off on his own again!'
"These guys are tough." I pant. "True, but they are no match for the power of youth!" Guy replies. I sigh at his remark. "Guy! Prepare for our combo!" I shout. "Right!" Guy stands beside me as we stare down the enemy. I begin muttering, "Genjutsu Binding." Trapping the enemy in a genjutsu, immobilizing their movement. "Now, Guy!" I say. "Riiight! Look out you Iwa scum!" Guy shouts and charges at them, and of course, beating them.

"Good job, Guy." I say. He turns around, laughing victoriously. "Have I proved myself worthy now?" He asks. I frown and sigh. "No.." I reply, shaking my head in disappointment. "Ah, I'll prove myself to you, just wait!" Guy announces with his fist in the air. Guy suddenly kneels in front of me, grinning as usual. "What're you-a-ooowwwww!" My attention goes back to the pain in my thigh, I had forgotten about the kunai.
"Matsu!" Guy catches me as my legs give in. "Matsu! Are you okay!" He panics. "Kunai... In my leg... Get it out..." I whimper.
"But what if I hurt you?" Guy worries. "Just do it!" I shout. He hesitates.
*Pull*
"GAAAAH!" I cry out in pain, and grasp my thigh. "I'll bind it for you!" Guy insists. "No! I'll do it myself!" I argue. "Just protect me!"
Guy salutes me. "Anything for you, Matsu-chan!" I roll my eyes and pull out a bandage.

"Guy! Matsu!"
"Huh?" We look up and see Asuma. "Where the hell have you been!" I gush.
"Sorry, I got carried away." Asuma says, jumping down from the tree. "Well, in that case, you can assist me to walk." I say. Guy's jaw drops. "Why does Asuma get to aid you! Why not me!" Guy complains.
"... Because, you.. Ugh.. Fine, but we must be hasty." I say. Guy gives me a thumbs up. "I will be as hasty as you want me to be!" Guy declares. I roll my eyes. Guy crouches down to and I regrettably wrap my arms around his shoulders and he picks me up. "Lets get going before we're spotted." Asuma says. Guy nods and takes off like a rocket, literally. I find it hard to hold on.

"Asuma! Did you end up finding Kakashi's squad?" I ask.
"No, and to be honest, I'm worried, what if something happened?" Asuma replies.
"We're talking about Kakashi, he's like, the best of us!" I say.
"OOOOH NO HE'S NOT!" Guy shouts.
"What's that dust cloud over there?" Asuma asks. We both turn to the side.
"Should we check it out?" Guy asks. "What do you think, Matsu?" "I don't know!" I reply. "Right, I'll go check it ou-"
"No, Asuma, you must stop separating yourself from us, we're a team!" I say. "Yes, Matsu is right!" Guy concurs. "We'll go together!" I say.