The night shrouds the party, adding more anxiety and tension. Sheena casted a Flame Orb to light their immediate surroundings. They inched forward as steadily as they could managed, with the screams of the scattered adventures and merchants surrounds them the further they get, Kairo stops the party, from his point of view, the light shines on a pair of boots, Sheena increases the brightness, they see a familiar face. - KURENAI! They shout! Kairo warmly tells her to get behind them, she walks forward to meet Kairo's outstretched hand.
((((wait! Why are we suddenly trusting her?!)))) This thought suddenly pulsates in Kiryo's head and he hurriedly chants. "Divine Spirit of Healing and Protection thou beggeth of Ye to imbue mine hands with thy powers! WARD!!
A wall of bright light protects Kairo from a devastating sneak attack from behind, Kairo's eyes widen in shock to reveal that she had tried to strike him, he leaps away to gain distance. Kiryo holds her back using the wall of light.
- It just occurred to me that while we were wary of literally everyone else, you show up and just like that we drop our guard... Kurenai. Kiryo confronts Kurenai, she backs off the wall of light, with her facing down, Kiryo could not gage her, lifting her head slowly, she reveals hee blood red eyes, glaring back at Kiryo. - You really have strong mental protection to still have doubts of me. With a cocky mocking sing-songy tune in her voice. -Kio. Sheena fires off Blast of Radiance, a class 2 Flame spell that catches Kurenai off guard at first, Kiryo enhances it's reach with his Mana Chain Chant which connects, she's blown back by the explosion's impact.
She gets up and tries to brush off her disorientating state, Humm charges in after her, with his lute in hand he bashes her face with it, Kurenai barely getting to breathe, Humm strums his instrument. - Musa, Spirit of creativity and expresion, lend mine thy power! Breaking Song!
Humm finishes his chant, inhaling deeply, in a powerful scream he releases a powerful blast of sound and wind, the aggression of his booming voice pushes Kurenai further away, Kiryo opens his tome, flipping the pages he chants. - Oh, Angelus; Spirit of Healing and Protection, let thy power course through mine hand -- Hearth Glow! A warm light emits from Kiryo's hand and flows to Humm, the power of his Song has increased greatly, Kurenai, pushed against a corner, she sidesteps out of his Song's range, disappearing into the darkness, Sheena increases the brightness to expand their field of vision. Knives fly towards Humm, Kairo draws his long sword and intercepts the knives, Manta stands in front of Kiryo to protect him, he glances another knife attack going his way, Manta reacts and swats them away.
From the shadows Kurenai leaps out at incredible speeds, Kiryo opens his Tome. - With thy mastery over speed, I beg of thee, decrease her speed! Mobility Down!! A circle surrounds Kiryo's feet, Kurenai narrowly steps into the circle, she backs off, Sheena blasted more fireballs at her, Humm rushes at her, swinging his Lute to parry her blades. - Oh Musa, embue me With thy power! Smash Cord! Humm while strumming, the sound compacts into bullets that seek her out, Kiryo once again chants Hearth Glow which enhances the speed and range of the bullets Humm strums his Lute, Kurenai is feeling the pressure, she notices Kairo stepping closer to them. - Oh, great war Spirit Kratos, embue thy blade with thy power! War Howl! Kairo releases a guttural growl as his blade shines brightly with overflowing strength, Kurenai panics and decides that it's not worth it, she opens a portal and escapes. Humm stops shouting and his song disipates.
Sheena dusts off her hands, sighing in relief, she finally loosens up. - phew! Looks like we made it past Kurenai! Sheena remarks with glee. Humm commends Kiryo's impressive skill as a Cleric. Kairo also complements him. - say, Kiryo, I know that we were just kinda falsely implanted memories but since we're all headed the same way, wanna join our party? Kairo outstretched his hand to Kiryo, the latter glances at it, though hesitant he decides to shake his hand, agreeing to join the party, their name? The Falcon's Band.
Kiryo while looking at Kairo thought. (His eyes... They remind me of his....), a feeling of accomplishment is emanating, with Humm giving Kiryo a high five. -Wow! You're a good Cleric, Kiryo! His face turns red and sheepishly laughs at the compliment.