OK, here is the third chapter of the story! Hope you guys enjoy ^^
In a second, the two attacked each other. Their weapons clashed together, creating sparks. The two both used Taijutsu for some time before breaking away.
"Earth Style: Rising Earth Needles!" Hikari called out in midair before performing a series of hand seals.
The battle field started rumbling before tons of Earth Needles started rising into the air. Hikari landed on a branch of a nearby tree. "ATTACK!" she yelled, sending all of them shooting towards Deidara. The attack sent an explosion of smoke that surrounded the area, preventing everyone from seeing anything.
Though Deidara couldn't see, he decided that he had to do something, otherwise, his partner might win with the next move due to her advantage. He then had a plan. But he wasn't sure it was going to work. Oh well. I guess I have to take the risk.
Meanwhile with the audience, many of them were thinking about different things.
Come on, Hikari! You can do it! Misaki cheered.
I'm hungry- I'm gonna eat some ramen later! Thought Natsuki.
Deidara is going to get it bad! Emiri shouted at herself mentally.
When is this going to be over? Asked the Akatsuki leader.
If Deidara-sempai and Hikari-chan are fighting and they're partners, then I get to fight Natsuki-chan! This is so exciting! Tobi thought excitedly.
Hidan still owes me fifty bucks, thought the money-loving Kakazu.
I still owe Kakazu fifty bucks, Hidan remembered. Damn it.
As the smoke slowly started to clear, Hikari's eyes explored her surroundings. This forest contained thousands of trees and a nearby lake. Her brain quickly analyzed what she already knew.
Earth styled techniques were her strong points, and she was pretty certain that Deidara knew that. Being in the forest was actually a huge advantage for her.
And second, Deidara used exploding clay. That means that he can create bombs and place them where she can't see it. When the right time comes, he'll set it off.
She was brought back to reality when she noticed Deidara fired a few shurikens at her. Dodging, she performed a series of hand seals once more. "Wood Clone Jutsu," she whispered, duplicating herself ten times. The ten clones sped off in different directions. I hope he doesn't find out my weakness, she prayed. Or else it'll be a huge advantage for him.
It's been ten minutes and they were still at it. Deidara was still analyzing his plan for any flaws. He's been question himself lately. There were some that were bothering him. Even though Hikari can control Earth, can she sense what's beneath her? What's usually the weakness of earth and soil?
The blond haired criminal dodged more flying needles summoned by Hikari. He landed in a tree about a good few meters away from her. He stuck his hand into his pouch full of clay and it got right to work. It quickly made several clay spiders and he scattered them along the battle field floor.
When the right time came, he'd activate them.
But for now, it'd have to wait.
"Who do you think is going to lose- honestly?" Natsuki asked.
"If you say honestly…. Then I'm not actually sure. It's rumored that even though Deidara is slightly childish and short-tempered, he's good at analyzing situations and thinking of plans judging by the opponent's skills and weaknesses," Misaki explained. "But then again, Hikari isn't the type that loses, especially to a guy."
Emiri pondered over what their female leader had just said. "Actually, if you think about it, they may be on the same level. It's just that Deidara has a more childish nature than Hikari, who's also calm and peaceful. I mean, have you seen the way he punishes Tobi?" Emiri said.
Back at the battlefield, Deidara decided that now was the right time. Without warning, he led Hikari towards the lake.
He knew something that she didn't, and he was going to use it against her.
Hikari was oblivious to the fact that he wasn't only jumping from place to place in order to avoid her attacks. It was to place his bombs there.
"Ne, Hikari. You're pretty good, yeah," Deidara suddenly said.
This got her curious, but she felt a wave of pride flow through her.
"Why thank you," she said sounding slightly smug. "I have to admit, you're good too. But stalling isn't fun. Why don't you," her face darkened menacingly," fight like a real man."
Deidara gave a laugh. "Oh, I am fighting like a man, un" he said.
"Then stop stalling and start attacking me directly."
Everyone was surprised when Deidara smirked. "Sometimes, in order to fight like a real man, you need to carry out a plan, yeah. For example, I'll show you, un."
Hikari looked confused. "What do you mean?"
"You'll find out, un. Katsu!" With that, he jumped into the lake.
Before anyone could comprehend what was going on, more than fifteen explosions went off at the same time. Underwater, Deidara cracked a small smile. Hopefully, it worked, he said to himself before mentally laughing. Wait a minute, what am I saying? Of course it's going to work!
Once the smoke finally cleared, the results of the battle was clear.
Deidara had won. And somehow, he had gotten to the other far end of the lake.
Misaki was the first to figure out Deidara's plan.
"He purposely led her to the lake and placed bombs around the place. That place has sandy soil, and it's near to the lake. When sand gets wet, it hardens and is hard to move if you get trapped in. When the right time came, he activated his explosives. He places some in the water too, so the water would rain over the sand, therefore trapping Hikari. The reason why he was all the way on the other side was because he had to escape," she explained.
"Ohhhhhhh," Emiri and Natsuki exclaimed.
"That was awesome, Deidara-sempai!" Tobi exclaimed.
Hikari accepted the fact she lost pretty well, and Deidara helped her out of the sand prison.
"So, who's next?" Kisame asked.
"The next match will feature," Pein announced," Tobi and Natsuki!"
I'm not sure if the battle scene was good. I usually don't write scenes like that, so it's kind of hard for me. Please comment and tell me what you think! No flames, but constructive criticism is accepted ^^