Changed by Leaves 9- Cat Versus Badger Versus Frog!

*Naruto's POV*

"Gotcha! So that's what's been going on! But Sasuke went after him?" Pakkun the dog nods once.

"Yea." I shake my head.

"They're both crazy." Shikamaru groans.

"So! Why am I being assigned out like this? It's a shittin' chore!" Sakura frowns.

"It can't be helped! It was Kakashi-sensei's orders after all!"

"This way!" We turn, following Pakkun. Yaya I can understand, she can handle herself. That was obvious when she beat that guy in the first place. And besides, she said that she can control all of the Rokubi. "Hey! You guys, pick up the pace!"

"What is it?"

"From behind, two squads with eight, no…one more, nine men are chasing us!" Great.

"Hey, hey, already? Man, you've gotta be kidding!" Pakkun sighs.

"Don't look as if they've got a fix on our true position yet but, they're closin' in on us quickly while on the lookout for surprise attacks…"

"Geez! Shit! They're probably all beyond the Chunin level…if they catch up with us, we'll be annihilated!" Way to be positive, Shikamaru…damn it.

"Shit! Well, if that's the case then shall we ambush 'em and do 'em?"

*Yaya's POV*

"Why the hell are you following me anyways? I don't need your help." Sasuke shrugs.

"Don't care." I roll my eyes.

"You'll just get in the way. Turn around and get home." Sasuke shakes his head.

"Hell no." My eye twitches. Why are men so determined? Men make no sense to me! Shit, not fast enough. I bite my thumb and grab the charm out of my shirt. 'Midori-kun, please come.'

"Hey." I grin.

"Midori-kun! Think you can help me catch up?" Midori nods slightly.

"Sure." I jump onto his back and smile.

"Which way?" I frown slightly.

"Can you sense their chakra?"

"Yes. There's a group following and a group ahead." I smirk.

"We want to go to the group ahead."

"Okay then." So fast. He's faster than most ninja cats. Great. We'll catch up with them in no time. Got 'em! Midori and I get in front of them and block their way.

"Damn it…"

"You're not going anywhere." Heh, looks like Shino caught up.

"Temari, take Gaara and go ahead!" She nods slightly.

"Yeah…" I sigh and roll my shoulders. Sasuke finally catches up and assesses the situation. He sighs.

"Guess there's no helping it. I'll be your opponent!" I glance at Shino when I hear a buzzing sound.

"No! I'll be your opponent…!" Sasuke frowns and looks at Shino.

"Shino, why are you here?" He explains something about bugs and scent. I don't get it and I don't care.

"Let's go, Midori-kun."

"Right." We catch up with Temari and Gaara and I create a wall of water in her path. I feel sort of sorry for that Kankuro guy. Even I don't want to fight Shino. Because bugs are incompatible with my jutsu. And they creep me out. I guess I'm a girl to the core there. I hate bugs. I think that's because they're the only creatures that I can't understand. Though I'm better with cats. The two turn and face me. I smirk and look at Temari.

"This is between the two of us. Get out of here before you get caught up." Temari frowns.

"What are you talking about?" I sigh.

"Shukaku is about to come out, right? I'm pretty sure you don't want to get caught up." She looks shocked.

"How do you know about that thing?" I shrug.

"I have my ways." I get off of Midori's back and rest my hand on his shoulders. "Gaara. You weren't serious before. And it's not over until one of us dies. Bring it on." Already? That's a partial transformation…I guess that because Shukaku only has one tail, that's how the seal being opened looks.

Then, I'll just fight back with my own seal open. "Gomen, Midori-kun. You should get back as well. My chakra hurts everyone it comes in contact with from here." He nods and jumps back.

I release the seal, limiting the output of chakra to three tails. He comes at me and I dodge, extending the chakra to attack him while I'm getting away. "I'm surprised you're able to move after my attack before. Usually the lightning cage paralyzes my enemies permanently." I dodge another attack and charge the air with lightning. Now!

I direct a powerful bolt of lightning at him. He manages to dodge and I use the bolt as a weapon, whipping it around and hitting him square on from the side. Shit. He's transforming even more. At this rate, I'll have to fully release the seal. Naruto? I glance over at him and notice that I'm being stared at by three people, a dog, and a cat. Sakura is here, along with Sasuke and Naruto.

*Naruto's POV*

What is she doing? Is that guy that strong really? Three tails…is she crazy? It doesn't look like she's getting hit at all. Never mind. "Stop staring and get out of here! It's a pain in the ass fighting this guy like this without having to protect you guys too!" Shit. I'm gonna help her.

*Yaya's POV*

Damn them. I was distracted for a moment and got hit. Who the hell is that dog? Crazy people.

"Naruto! What are you doing? Get back!" The transformation is almost complete, and I can feel this chakra ripping my skin off. If I release the fourth tail, I'll look more like the cat. And if Naruto gets too close to me…shit. "Get out of here. If you get hit by my chakra, you'll get hurt." Shimatta.

I propel myself off the tree and ram my fist at Gaara. "Suiraiki!" I jump back and catch myself in the air; somehow, my chakra solidifies the air under me and provides a standing place. "Go away." Oh crap. That's the full transformation. "Sakura!" He's got her trapped on a tree.

This is getting really bad. I told them to leave. I create a whip of lightning and cut the arm, but the sand is still trapping her. Shit. "Sasuke, get out of here." I up the output of chakra, all six tails. He's fully transformed…so will I. It takes a moment for me to get the full size, but when I do, I attack him.

After a moment, a giant frog appears, with Naruto riding on its head. When did Naruto learn to summon? That doesn't matter. I look at the frog. "You're Gamabunta right?"

"Yea. You're the Rokubi." My eye twitches.

"Yea. The name's Yami." I back up as Gamabunta attacks Shukaku with a sword, jumping in once he gets out of the way. Oh great. Gaara is asleep. "Naruto! Wake up Gaara!" Naruto jumps onto my nose and stares at me.

"Yami?" I sigh.

"Yea. Think you can handle it?" Naruto nods once.

"Of course." I attack Shukaku and Naruto jumps onto his head, pounding Gaara. After a few minutes, he manages to wake him up and I attack again, managing to avoid Naruto. Got him. Gaara returns to normal and I suppress the seal.

'Mataku. That thing is annoying.' I sigh. Figures she'd be talking to me. She always does that after I fully open the seal. 'You gonna talk back today? I'm bored. You're not gonna kill that guy?' Shit.

'Heh, no. Between fighting earlier and now, with the seal, I've exhausted myself.' I land on a branch and grip my side. The after effects of opening the seal. And my skin is raw and red. Damn it.

'Sometimes you're kind of pathetic. But then again, it's easy to wear yourself out using your techniques.' I sit down and wince.

'No duh. Tell me something I don't know huh.' Where's Sakura? Oh, Sasuke's got her.

"Yaya-san! Are you okay?" I nod as Midori and Sasuke run over.

"Yea, I'm fine." I manage to get up somehow and lean on the tree.

"What's up with you?" I shake my head.

"I'm fine. Sakura?" Sasuke sighs slightly.

"Alive." I nod and wince.

"Shit." Midori examines my expression.

"Yaya-san? What's wrong?" I shake my head.

"Nothing." Internally, I hear a sigh.

'You're not gonna be able to stay conscious much longer like that. Need some help? You closed the seal so much that my chakra can't heal you.' She's right. What the? Oh great. Just what I need. My body's starting to liquefy. I really don't want anyone to see me like that. I concentrate and loosen the seal.

'Help me keep myself together long enough to get home.' Almost immediately, my skin returns to normal, healed, and I can keep a solid form.

'You've exhausted both of us, kid. You should get your cat friend here help you get home.' I manage to straighten up and realize that I'm still kind of shaky. Where's Naruto? Sounds like finishing up. I wonder how things are going back in the village. I won't be able to walk like this. I'm barely able to keep a solid figure; there isn't much stability to my body right now.

"Midori-kun?"

"What?" I sigh.

"I need a ride."

"Sure thing." I climb onto his back and stare towards where Naruto and Gaara should be. Ah, Temari and Kankuro.

"Gaara is your brother right? The fight's over. Hey Sasuke. We'll take Sakura back to the village." Sasuke sets Sakura in front of me on Midori's back and we start towards the village. "The hospital is that way."

"The damage is horrible. Such a battle." I nod slightly.

"I think it's over now. There isn't any fighting." We get to the hospital and I sigh. A nurse runs out, no, it's Nai.

"Yoru-kun?" I can't do anything movement wise now…not even nod.

"My friend might be hurt. I figured it would be best to bring her here." Nai nods once.

"There have been a lot of injured. I'll take her inside. Are you okay?" I manage to nod.

"Yes, I'm fine."

"Which way?" Midori and I leave the hospital. I direct him to the apartment and go inside.

"Thank you for your help, Midori-kun."

"No problem." I won't be able to stay solid much longer. I lock the door and go to the bathroom. I plug up the tub and sit down in it just as I lose solidity.