The sheer force of the power radiating from Nami's still form sen her companions flying, landing hard on the dirt ground a few feet away. Her body rose into the air, limp and hunched over as the winds continued to pick up and circle itself into a barrier around the red headed air bender.
"Nami!" Sanji's cry somehow made itself heard through the harsh howl of the surrounding winds. Dirt and debris flew through the air, adding the the chaotic scene. "Nami!" Sanji tried again.
His cries went unheard by the floating air bender. Nami's body glowed such a light blue that it would flicker into a white. Her eyes, staring dead ahead yet focused on nothing, glowed with the same intense color, and suddenly it became clear to her companions.
Nami was trapped. She was gone and engulfed by this power that whipped and attacked anything the came near. And without a word, each of her companions came to a silent agreement.
"Nami!" This time it was Luffy who shouted, his voice louder and much more clear among the chaos. Slowly, he moved himself forward against the wind currents that pushed him back with great force. The other's followed behind.
Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook. Everyone pushed their way through the chaos created by their red headed friend, ignoring the sharp winds that bit at their skin.
"Nami!" So close, they were so close. Luffy raised an arm toward the other airbender, breaking the barrier that had manifested itself around her. He gripped her forearm firmly, determined to never let go. Slowly, one by one everyone joined the young boy, a hand breaking through the air barrier and gently taking a hold of their friend in need.
Nami's form didn't change but her companions could feel the whipping winds around them die down a little.
Surprisingly, it was Zoro who made the first move. A tug of her arm, that was shockingly gentle for the large man, clued the others in to do the same. Carefully they pulled Nami down until her feet touched solid ground. Her body and eyes still glowed the frightening blue but her expression was softer.
"C'mon, Nami" Luffy said softly, pulling the other air bender into a tight hug. Arms circled around the both the them as each of their companions joined in supporting their friend. They stayed that way, a barrier of the their own around Nami, until all the winds and chaos around them ceased.
When they finally broke apart, Nami was crying heavily against Luffy's chest, his signature straw hat sitting on her head.
"T...thank you," Nami hiccuped through the tears.
"Of course!" was Luffy's reply. "We always save our nakama!"