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[hitobannofokkusu]

*Hitoban takes a deep breath and steps forward, following the trail yet again.*

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

Wahya stops, his ears twitch to the sound of what sounds like someone speaking, he catches back up with Hitoban, "We need to find him quickly, the woods are speaking..."

[hitobannofokkusu]

*Hitoban's ears twitch, and she hears it too.*

"Wow, am I hallucinating? It seems the trees are talking to me..."

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

"Its not the trees, I only speak in that way to cover up our speach, it could be one of the heartless..."

[hitobannofokkusu]

*Hitoban stiffens, and she looks around. Then she realizes what she just did and practically bit herself.*

*"What am I thinking?? They wouldn't be stupid enough to show themselves!"*

*She lifts her nose and sniffs instead. She can faintly smell something...some kind of animal, but nothing more.*

"Are there many animals here...?"

[Tsukikage]

Tsuki could not wait around to simply be found... *What do you want me to do?*
Kage began to cry, *I have so much I want to tell you, I just --*
*Pull yourself together, man! We've got to find Hito and Wahya!*
Kage fought off the tears. *Look at the moon,* He instructed. As Tsuki did so, he felt warmth wash over him like a wave. *Feel the moon's heartbeat, feel yours... feel mine.* The waves were syncing up. *Open your heart and mind. Let the moonlight flow through you.*
It took some time, but Tsuki finally released himself to the force that was coming over him. He was surprised to find he was still himself, what was more, he felt whole. Tsukikage let out a howl that peirced the night and filled it with hope. He then realized what he'd done, and prepared to fight. *I hope that bought the others some time.*

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

Wahya shakes his head, "No such thing lives here... thats why I am cautious"

Wahya stiffens his body and his fur bristles up.

[hitobannofokkusu]

*A chill goes over her body, and she stiffens up too, sinking down on the ground, she sniffs around, but that close to the ground, all she can smell is blood, so she stands up fully and sniffs again. She can smell that animal closer now, and it's a wolf. She goes into a defensive position and she growls low and long in the direction of the smell.*

"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr......"

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

Wahya puts his back to Hitoban's, he bears his teeth and looks to the woods, ready for any sign of movement

[hitobannofokkusu]

*Hitoban feels stronger with Wahya backing him, but she doesn't let her guard down for even a second. She stands ready for whatever may be coming.*

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

Wahya continues to bear his teeth, he smelled the wolf, but did not know what to think, the only thing that was running through his mind was, Attack the first thing that moves!

[Tsukikage]

*No one's coming...* Tsuki thought.
Kage grinned, *Well then, we'd better split up!*
"Wha-?" Tsuki gasped as Kage leaped out from within him.
"Use your heart Tsuki!" Kage yelled. He looked Tsuki square in the eyes and said, "Remember that pain you felt earlier?" Tsuki suddenly understood; his heart was tied to those he cared about, that is where he draws his strength! Tsuki felt Hito and Wahya. They weren't too far off.
He looked at Kage, "Thank you... now let's get going!"
They joined again and ran off.

[hitobannofokkusu]

*Hitoban finally recognizes the smell and can barely speak.*

"Tsuki...?"

*She took a few steps forward, then stopped, remembering that it could be a trick of some sort. She stayed perfectly still, like a wax statue, and was completely tense, ready to pounce on whatever was coming, but not to kill until she saw who it was.*

[Tsukikage]

Tsuki burst through the thicket into view. He was slightly larger, though... or was it a trick of the light. His posture was different too; he stood tall and noble-looking, almost beaming...
He looked at the friends he'd come to find, "You two ok?" he asked, smiling the whole time.

[Wahya Ayawisgi]

Wahya does not turn to look to Hitoban but whispers, "What about Tsuki?"