Helooo. So sorry it took me forever to write this, I hope it's good though. :) Enjoy! and please R&R.
Chapter 3: Caught
Naruto P.O.V.
The red head was right in front of Kiba, in battle stance. There was seven feet between him and Kiba that was closing fast. He's going to regret ever coming near our village. Kiba's eyes narrowed, eying his prey. He thrusted his claws even further. Now Kiba's raging body was only inches away, adrenaline pumping throughout himself. Kiba threw him self expertly at his target, prepared to tear the intruder apart.
Huh? Kiba skidded on the grass where his target was just at. Where did he go? Out of the corner of his eye his saw a blur, so fast he barely had time to see it. He whirled around only to see nothing. What was that? He stood in defensive mode waiting silently. His hands touching the kunai knives behind his back. But before he had even time to react something rammed into his body and pushed him. He was thrown back, past Sakura, landing his back against the tree behind her. Another second he felt something cold against his neck, piercing his skin. He looked at the red hair intruder, with his spiky shaped sword up against his neck. He looked at him in anger. Damn! How did he get here so fast? Seconds later Akamaru landed next to him with the orange head right behind him, Akamaru slowly started to return back to his original form. He growled. How do I get out of this?
Bleach P.O.V.
Renji looked at the weird stranger and the large white dog. I don't buy their ninja story but these humans sure do have a lot of weird abilities. Renji eyed the long canine teeth and razor sharp claws. I never seen anything like it. Shape changing blah blah. And what did he say? Beast clone? Creepy. How did he do that? He looked at the steely eyes of the person in front of him. He re-gripped his sword and stepped forward. O well guess I won't be finding out today. He pushed his arm forward trying to push his sharp blade in. But his body wouldn't respond. What's going on? I can't move. Renji's brows furrowed. Slowly Renji's arm was retracting back to his side, taking the sword from the attacker's neck. Renji looked at Ichigo, his eyes wondered for an explanation. Oh no. Ichigo was also not moving.
"Renji what are you doing?" Rukia called.
"I'm-not-doing-this-on-purpose!" Renji was struggling with the unknown force. Some how he had no longer had any control over his own body.
Before he knew it, Uryu's arms and legs were also not obeying. Uryu could feel himself panicking. He quickly suppressed his emotion he tried to calm him self. How are these people doing this?. Uuryu looked at the two "ninjas". Neither of them looked like they were doing anything. Then who is? Uuryu tried to sense another presence. I can't sense anything! He looked at his 3 friends next to him. Rukia with a cool collected Kuchiki tamed face. Orhime, grim and surprisingly angry look. Chad, his face usually emotionless, now contorted and dripping with sweat, fighting against a force bigger than him. I can't let them down. He once again reached farther into the forest. He gasped, there was one more far back in the forest! That person must be the one doing this. But how? Suddenly he saw something moving on the ground. He looked closer. The dark shadows were shifting.
This isn't right. Not only are the shadows moving without the reason but also the shadows all over the ground aren't normally dispersed. And some how the there is one dark shadow connecting to all of our bodies. He slowly connected pieces together, finally coming up with a conclusion. This has to be it, only one reason that makes sense. Some how someone is putting spiritual energy to connect with the shadows and then controlling the shadows to control us. He looked past the fighting, and into the forest. He smiled. To bad they don't know what I can do.
Naruto P.O.V.
Shikamaru could barely stand watching. God what was Kiba thinking? Both guys holding sword were struggling against he jutsu. This isn't getting any easier. They are all strong. Come on Sakura, Kiba help me out here. Shikamaru looked at 6 intruders. They are so strange, their abilities are still unknown. But by using the observations I just saw, both red head and orange head wearing black clothing, were running at an intense speed. Taijustsu? I don't have enough information to make a correct conclusion. When we bring them back it will be very interesting getting to know them. He looked at the boy in glasses at the dark corner of the clearing. Hmm I barely noticed him. Must have ran away when the fighting broke out. He probably doesn't have any abilities. Suddenly as if he read his thoughts, the boy stared right at him. Shikamaru jumped back. What! He shouldn't be able to see me! The boy smiled. "RansÅtengai!" At those words the energy in the air was sucked out. Toward the intruder. Shikamaru could slightly see strings of energy forming in front of the him. Is he making chakra strings? The strings hooked around the intruder's arms, legs, and body. Finally his whole body was covered in white glowing strings. And slowly and tediously his body was starting to move against the shadows. NO! Shikamaru tried to tighten his hold against the intruder. It worked for a second, the intruder constricted under the pressure. But Shikamrau's chakra was draining fast, and he retreated, causing the shadows to quiver. Beads of sweat ran down his face. Damn, if he keeps this up I won't be able to have enough chakra to hold them all. Kiba! Sakura! Help me! But neither of the ninjas noticed the strange boy in the corner of the clearing. The shadows started to grow thinner and thinner. I don't have enough to hold him!
Bleach P.O.V.
Uryu felt more in control. Come on a little more. He moved another step. The shadows shook, the final 5 inches width of the shadow broke. Finally it let go of his hold around his body. Now I need to get everyone else out.
"Get him!"
Another ninja, brown pony tail and green jacket ran out of the forest. So he's the one controlling the shadows. I have to work quick or this won't work. Using Ransotengai he burst passed the first two ninjas, making his way to the ninja controlling the shadows. The ninja's eyes opened wide, trying to back away to the forest. But it was no use, Uryu was too close and too fast. Uryu unleashed his bow and struck him, and the shadows completely retreated. "NOO!"
Naruto P.O.V.
Sakura couldn't believe it. No, no, no. Why is this happening? Now the intruders are going to get away! Shikamaru is injured! And KIBA! Damn him if only...! No he thought he was doing the right thing. But still! Damn Intruders!
Her anger was rising, her hands clenched to her side. Her breath labored.
"Kiba! Take down those swordsmen! Akamaru you take the girls!"
"OK!"
Sakura felt her angry emotion build but also her power rising with it. She picked the biggest thing to let it out on. The tall intruder. He was strong and powerful looking, the top of her list. She whilrled around flew toward him in rage clenching her hands in a tight fist. Building up her speed and force. The intruder just stood there, not even trying to defend him self. Why is the damn guy just standing there! If he thinks he can get away with out even protecting him self he is dead wrong. 6 feet. 5 feet. 4 feet. She was closing in on him. Her fist had so much power, the red glowing chakra could be seen. I got you now! She threw her body at him, landing her fist.
The force was so strong the ground shook. The echoing boom radiating throughout the forest. Series of black and gray birds leaving the tall trees surrounding them. The contact was enormous, but it wasn't between her fist and his body, but fist and...arm? Where did that come from? The arm was different now. It didn't really even look the same. It was thicker, black, with red streaks on them. Sakura jumped back. This is going to take a lot more than one punch.
Bleach P.O.V.
The hold on Ichigo's body was gone, he could move again. But again the large dog and the beast kid were in attack mode. "Man Beast Combination Transformation: Double Headed Wolf!" Cloud of smoke filled the air, a strong smell of wet dog was everywhere. Coughing he quickly ran out of the white smoke, preparing himself for the next attack. The gas cleared. Ichigo's eyes grew wide. What the hell? He took a couple steps back still in shock. His body was elclipsed in a long shadow. He could see white furry legs as big as the forest trees. Teeth as long as Zangetsu. The body was as big as a large house. In front of him now was no longer the stranger and the dog, but a huge 2 headed white wolf.
The white beast was harder than they expected, it was so powerful, it took everyone to fight against it. Orhime trying to shield away the deadly blows. Rukia shooting kido spells. Renji and Ichigo using their zanpacto. But with the beast's speed and ferocity, it was hard getting jabs in.
"Santen Kesshun. I reject!" The glowing shield appeared in front of her again. Blocking another deadly blow. These ninjas are really powerful. But we still out number them and out power them. "GETSUGA TENSHO!" Ichigo blew past her releasing his sword's power. It hit the monster, leaving a red scab on its side. Yes, we can do this. Orihime smiled. The wolf once again tried to bash her with his claws. I have to block again. Finding her spot of her spiritual energy with ease, she quickly tried to release it. What's going on? Her arms couldn't move. I can't use the shield without my arms to support it! Terrified she looked at the wolf. It realized her dilemma and quickly took advantage of it. Smashing her body with his paws, sent her flying and out cold.
"NO! Orhime!" Rukia was in shock. She saw what happened, Orihime couldn't move. Just like they were a seconds ago. She looked to where the last ninja running out of the forest was. He was conscience again and was standing, holding his shoulder. Trickles of blood going down his arm.
Uryu saw also what happened. We can't handle being controlled by that shadow ninja person again. We have to retreat. "We have to get out of here!" Uryu yelled. Leading the way Uryu ran into the forest. Ichigo ran in close behind.
Instead of following, Rukia ran to Orihime, inspecting her quickly she knew that Orihime was still breathing but unconscious. Rukia tried to lift her, but Orihime's body was just too heavy. "Renji Help!" Renji turned around and realising her problem ran toward her, and quickly Rukia grabbing Orihime's shoulders and Renji grabbing her legs ran toward Uryu and Ichigo's direction. Wait Where's Chad? Rukia stopped. "Chad!" He and the ninja was completely absorbed in the fight. Both on the edge of their limits. Neither could overpower the other. "Chad we have to go!" "NO YOU DON"T!" The shadow ninja was now closing in his shadows at Rukia and Renji. Successfully capturing them both. "Shadow Neck Bind!" Rukia gasped, trying to get air into her lungs. But it was almost impossible. Something was gripping her neck, getting tighter on her by the second. Her throat passage was getting smaller and smaller. Dropping Orihime she clawed at her neck feeling nothing. She was almost out of air, her energy quickly dissapating. Her body fell to the ground, she could slightly feal the pain of the between the rough dirt and her body. She barely heard a soft thump. She lifted her head seeing Renji in front of her. Their tired eyes connected. They both realized their close fate. Renji smiled slightly and his eyes closed. Tears was clogging up her eyes. Black and blue spots effected her eyesight. She closed her eyes. All black and quiet. Everything dissapeared.
Ichigo couldn't believe his eyes. O my god. They couldn't have..No. I refuse to believe that. I have to help them! He quickly tried to run back into the clearing, but was pulled back. Ichigo whirled around glaring at the Quincy and pushed of Uryu's hands off his shoulder.
"Uryu! We need to help!"
Uryu's eyes narrowed."We can't help them now! We are now out numbered and going back will be suicide! We need to get out and come back with a plan!"
"NO Uryu! I refuse to do that"
"Fine. I guess I have no choice!"
Ichigo was two feet away from the clearing when he suddenly felt a sharp sting on his shoulder. He used his hands and tried to brush it away. It still hurt. Suddenly the pain was gone, he couldn't feel anything, literally. His body felt disconnected to him, and everything was starting to spin. His eyes were glassy but he could still see a figure in front of him. "Uryu?" Everything was blurry and confusing. He closed his eyes. "Sorry Ichigo. I had to do this." Ichigo could barely hear it, like his ears shutting down. His head hurt, he relaxed and let everything else take over.