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WHO: Serenade and you!
WHEN: June 26th, Dark Hour
WHERE: Shadowville.
SUMMARY: Serenade's awakening.
RATING: PG.
WARNINGS: None.

She had swore to herself she would not wish for her prince to be there by her side, fighting off this evil that threatened them together. She swore she would stay strong even in this foreign land where a chance to return home to her beautiful Baroque and its people was all but nonexistent. She made such promises, but here she stood using her stave for support, hoping Crescendo would suddenly appear before her and expertly destroy these persistent monsters.

It was dark, eerily so. She couldn't remember what caused her to leave the safety of her bed to wander outside at midnight, what urged her to bring her stave along. but somehow she was here now. Perhaps it was the faint, nearly indistinguishable whisper in her mind that brought her to her senses, allowing her to realize she had become surrounding by what looked like moving pools of mud and blood mixed together. Immediately she brandished her weapon, already chanting the verse to summon Verbum: Celebrus to promptly extinguish these unfamiliar enemies. And yet, when the prayer ended, there wasn't a single glimmer on her stave. Serenade looked upon it in shock, but there was no time to ponder if she had somehow failed in her preparation for the attack. One of the slimy substances lunged for her, and she just barely managed to bash across the ground with a swing of her stave. Deciding that lingering could be fatal, she ran.

But the monsters eventually caught up, and Serenade found herself unable to use any of her abilities to land a successful counter. Even her healing talents were as if they never existed in the first place. All she could do was swing and swing, and swing her weapon some more to fight off the creatures, but the dents on their exterior were faint. It was only a matter of time when Serenade was the one receiving the hits, and she eventually collapsed to the ground in fatigue. But took a breath and struggled back up, holding onto a jutting piece of her stave to properly balance herself. She gazed upon the swarm of black somethings ,and knew then that there was nothing she could do.

'...Prince Crescendo, I... It appears I will not be able to return to you.'

Her legs shook, dangerously close to giving out on her so she would fall to the ground once more.

'I know not the source of that which deprives me of my abilities, Prince... I cannot win this fight. I...I am so sorry.'

One creature, presumably the leader of the group, inched forward in an ominous manner, as if it knew its prey was utterly defenseless and would not fight back. But the princess shook her head, startling the shadow.

'No! Even if...there is little chance of escaping this battle, I must...I must try! My prince...anyone, please! A sign is all I ask for. I must return to Baroque-'

"I will not lose my life here!" She announced this in a strong voice, a sharp contrast to her tattered appearance. It was then that her energy left her, and she collapsed once more to the ground...

A voice. Serenade picked up her head, staring tiredly ahead of her. The voice she heard as she left the hotel, the voice that led her here...she could hear it now.

"Who...are you?" A transparent silhouette focused itself in front of Serenade, blocking the group of shadows that reached for her. The ghost gradually solidified and a luminous aura outlined the figure of a beautiful young woman.

"My name is Kikuri-Hime. It seems you are in need of my assistance." The woman spoke and almost immediately afterward, a blinding red light burst before Serenade's eyes. She shut them tightly, lowering herself to the ground in pain. When she dared to look up again, she was surprised to find the black creatures gone. Not a trace of them survived the brilliance Kikuri-Hime created.

Kikuri-Hime herself was no where to be seen as well, but Serenade felt a presence on her shoulders, easing the pain away from her body. The soft and comforting sensation forced her eyes closed, and Serenade sat limp on her legs.

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She wasn't expecting any thanks really. She just wanted to help the girl out and see if she would be alright. She didn't want anyone to pass out in the streets like this. She glanced around to make sure nothing was approaching them. Her guard had been up ever since she figure out that those Shadow things were chasing her.

"You don't have to thank me. It wouldn't be right to have you pass out here in a place like this. Should we find a place to sit down?" she mused. She looked like she could use some time to sit down.

She certainly would be grateful for a seat to rest on; while the wounds on her body were gone, her limbs ached and she knew she wouldn't be able to get very far on her own without falling to the ground at least once.

"Yes, please, if you would be so kind... I am afraid I require your assistance in walking."

Ishtar would try to heal if her healing abilities weren't nulled here. She wasn't sure how it happened but none of her known incantations work at all. She's becoming slightly frustrated, but tossing that aside there was someone else who was hurt so she would want to help them to the best of her abilities.

"Of course. I wouldn't mind helping you. I wouldn't want to leave an injured person here alone," she replied smiling briefly as she started to walk slowly. Hopefully they can find some building or at least benches somewhere to sit.

With a soft smile, Serenade offered a quiet thank you. She rested her hand on the woman's shoulder and held her stave in the other, and tried to match her pace as best she could. It was difficult, but not impossible. If she simply took her time and didn't rush, she would make it. Hopefully, her strength would return in intervals; her external wounds were already gone, no doubt because of that cushioned feeling she experienced after the burst of light. It made sense to recover her stamina in time.

"... You're very kind to assist a stranger like me. I must ask for your forgiveness for such a short introduction, but you may call me Serenade."

Ishtar kept her pace slow so the girl could walk without straining herself. She returned the soft smile with a brief grin. She secured her arms around the girl's waist for support as she slowly made her way down the stree with her. She kept quiet as she wondered what to do to help the girl further. She was annoyed that she couldn't do anything right now. At home she was useless but she still had something. Here. Nothing at all. It frustrated her. She turned the girl as she heard the voice interrupting her thoughts.

"Ah you're welcome. Nah, you don't need to ask for forgiveness. I'm not really into that formal stuff. Nice to meet you Serenade I'm Ishtar," she replied smiling.

[ ooc; in my last tag, "you're" should be "you are". ]

Formality was very natural for her, but she could understand that it may be tiring for others. Still, it felt improper to act so casually even in this sort of situation. First things first, though- she had to concentrate on not stumbling over her own feet.

"It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance, Ishtar." Then, she adds as an afterthought in a concerned tone: "I pray you were fortunate enough to avoid the trouble I have experienced tonight."

[ ooc; That's fine no worries XD ]

Ishtar could understand that. She grew up with formality most of her life so this wasn't much of a surprise. It just seemed unnecessary to her considering she wasn't expecting anyone to be this polite but she appreciates it nonetheless. Ishtar continued to guide her until she spotted a sidewalk. It seemed pretty decent enough to sit down and it was open enough for them to escape if those Shadow like things came back out again to get them.

"Somewhat," she replied frowning at that, "I got caught by something. It was chasing me but I think it's gone now," she laughed nervously, "What happened back there? I saw a bright light and you hurt."

She eyes the sidewalk curiously. Did Ishtar intend for them to sit here...? Unsure of herself, she smooths the layers of her dress under her knees and she tries to take a seat without pulling any muscles or causing undue pain. After successfully seating herself, she turns her head to address Ishtar.

"I see... It is a relief to know you were not injured, at the very least." Now, her eyes fall back to the ground. She would like to know the answer to Ishtar's question herself, if she could remember all of what happened. There was a light, a woman...

"In all honesty, my memory is clouded and I do not recall the events all too clearly. However, I do remember...seeing a woman. A young, beautiful woman wearing a crimson gown. I believe her to have summoned the light. Perhaps- perhaps those black monsters disappeared because of that woman?"

Well it seemed safe enough. If they walk any further something might get them. It's still that strange moment right now where anything can happen. She wanted to move her further but hopefully they can sit on the side for a bit so the girl regains her energy at most. She looked tired as is. She allowed the girl to sit down and then plopping briefly next to her, "Yeah...I guess I'm good at running?" she replied half joking.

She didn't want to push it but she asked just loosely so that if she felt like answering she could but Ishtar didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"A woman? I didn't see her at all but yeah maybe? I guess there are a few people who live here that might know how to take care of those things. IT's alright. I Was just wondering since it was bright and all," she replied with a small laugh, "Are you feeling a bit better? We'll move in a few minutes but I didn't want you to exhaust yourself walking too far."

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