She turned, a sad look on her face. "I will protect them, however I have to. Even if it cost me my life." She turned, Ran beside her. Ran had a sad look on her face, though it was also a smile. "You're making the right choice." Araha looked up, at the sky. And burst alight. "I know."
With a shout, she flew into the air, Ran imitating her. As she came towards them, she punched, metal flashing on her fists. The birds moved, but to Ran. Grinning, she hit. She stuck two birds together, punch after punch, beating through. Only the stormlight kept her alive. She was like a storm of blood, cut after cut inflicted. Corpses fell around her, but she prevailed. Barely. She could tell it was a losing fight.
@Sorana