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((Bump))

((Apparently the shadows have attacked, Anin. I don't think now is the time for conversing. sweatdrop ))

Kiki leapt, sprang and ran along tree branches, trying to escape the shadow following her, and find the fox guardian- or, worst case scenario- just fight it off until she collapsed.
In a matter of seconds Kiki was at least a storey [storie? fairy tale? sp.]
above it, but it didn't take long for the Shadow to catch up, and knock her across the stomach before sending her hurdling to another tree. Kiki grunted as she hit the branch, but turned herself over and caught on.

[[ I'm no doctor, but, I think, yes. Since I hit a shadow previously and have yet to be called on it. ]]

[[ He's probably seeing how long it takes for us to start swearing.
3..2..Ah ********! >:0
His spider denied Kiki a handshake, so he's not on my good list. ]]

Narissa swung out her massive tail, knocking aside some of the shadows. She was a bit limited within the forest, what with all the trees. But she was a snake after all, and could fit into tight spaces, albeit with less room to maneuver. How annoying.

Harlin ducked before a shadow--or a shadow's limb--could come into contact with his face. He grabbed his fist in one hand, then elbowed it hard, sending it against a tree.

"Oh shut up!" Falian snapped, holding Regond tighter. "You wanna be Shadow food?!"

"Falian, strike them with my flames!" Reign called over her shoulder as she raced through the trees, her long legs and canine heritage giving her the definite ability of speed.

"What flames?!" Falian hissed. "We've tried that, remember? It doesn't work!"

"We're in Ether now!" Reign replied as Queenie raced next to her, Shef and Marina on her back. "It should be easier for you!"

Falian bit her lip.

"Ah. Okay..." she breathed. Turning a little in her chair, she looked over her shoulder at the shadows. "Ah..." Raising a free hand, she tried to focus.

Flame!

Nothing.

"DAMMIT!"

"The lighter, Falian!" Reign cried. "Use the lighter!"

Grunting and holding on with only her thighs, she rummaged in her pocket.

And found the lighter.

But then Reign's leap over a fallen log found the lighter falling from Falian's hand onto the forest floor.

"NO!" She cried, reaching for it.

"Watch out!" Marina reached up and shoved Falian's shoulder, pushing her back onto the safety of Reign's back. "It wouldn't do anyone any good if you fell off!"

Falian clenched Reign's fur, holding tightly onto Regond.

"Dammit you stupid owl, why are they following us?!" She snapped, actually a little afraid now. "Why can't I use the powers I'm supposed to have?!"