Micheal
*With that being said, a shortish boy with spiky red hair stood in front of a partially collapsed and dilapidated house. His face lacked any emotion, as if mirroring his surroundings.*
George
The girl had come to explore this world but unlike Halloween town she wasn't sure of this world purpose. She had finally seen a person, she raised an eyebrow, ```You.. Red head? What is this place? Why is it so damn empty and it's a dump, ruin, and a huge pain. ```
Micheal
*It took him a moment to respond, as if he had to shake off the feeling of falling asleep.*

"This place was a home once... To many people. Its gardens were beautiful and radiant- until an evil witch of darkness invaded and destroyed it all."
George
She listened to his story, the explanation still left her curious. ```Well.. That's too sad, too bad.. Why are you here? This place was "Destroyed" By an evil witch and what was this witch's name why did she try to destroy this world? Is there something she was after something... Within her grasp??```
Micheal
"I'm trying to remember something. So a friend and I are looking for it."

*He turned away from the house to face Umbral.*

"As for the Witch, she was known as Maleficent. She wanted to sink all worlds into darkness so she could control them all. From what I remember... This world was pivotal to that goal."
George
Almost in awe and seemingly impressed, ```You're looking to.. Remember?.. Hmph.. I suppose this maleficent was immensely powerful to command darkness upon the multiple worlds... I sympathize if not slightly... Must have been a beautiful world, but why is this world specifically the pivotal?``` she pouted, she seemed to be curious and perhaps intrusive as she herself began trying her luck picking up scrap and rubble to offer in aiding his memory.
Micheal
"It was truly beautiful. I also don't recall particularly why this world was so important to Maleficent. It seems as though it is one of the many things still lost to the past."

*He shrugged.*

"And by looking to remember... Moreso just going to places that might jog my memory. I was looking at this house here, which somehow put a feeling of nostalgia in my heart. Which confuses me a little, since I've never actually lived here before... I think. I'm from a place called Destiny Islands, which fell to darkness several years ago."
George
Umbral for the moment could understand this strange guy's lamentation. The urge for answers and seeking truth with all but a glint would drive her to madness yet he appeared calm even unfazed by a life altering perspective.

```You... Have my sympathy.. Perhaps you may cleanse or perhaps control the darkness and relinquish it from darkness. I'm from twilight town, my.. Friend is from traverse town.. But I never could have imagined what I might do if the hurtful people of twilight town who shunned me would be consumed by darkness.. I... I was called the witch of twilight town... Not that I cared.. But why she does this to this world for power is beyond me.. I felt a pull of darkness but I want to maintain my light.. No matter how difficult.. Losing my memories... Would terrifying me..```
Micheal
"It is truly terrifying, but somewhat reassuring at the same time. It's almost like trying to recomplete a puzzle. When I remember something new, its like experiencing that moment or feeling for the first time all over again. Who else can say they've experienced the same thing for the first time multiple times?"

*He scratched the back of his head and laughed a little bit.*

"Using the darkness isn't an option. I may not have all my memories, but I know it central to my heart... A resounding hatred for the miasma of evil. However... I still know it to be true that not all darkness is bad. I once had a-"

*He gripped his temple with his right hand as his eye twitched. His face twisted in pain, as he seemed to trigger something agonizing.*
George
She could see a physical recoil as if something resonated with the guy. ```Perhaps.. You should rest.. You know anywhere safe to lie low and rest I can protect you and keep watch?```
To umbral it wasn't normal to encounter someone so broken yet whole. It made her curious how someone could be in such a state of mind. It haunted her light to her was full of hypocrisy and contradictions. But someone about this guy didn't seem right.
Winston
"Pardon my interruption."

*From behind the two, a girl came from seemingly nowhere. She approached and rest a hand on the red head's shoulder.*
Micheal
*Once her hand was on his shoulder he would settle and his breathing would calm. He looked to the girl who approached and would smile.*

"Suzuka..."
Winston
"Apologies for that, he gets like this sometimes because of his shattered memories... We're working together to try and fix them."

*She said, looking to Umbral.*
George
```Well he's no bother. He was.. Educational.. The second person I've met in this ruined scrapyard.``` she gave a bow in her graceful so way as if she appreciated her handling the guy.
```My name is..``` as if rehearsed and familiar to her.```Umbral the witch of twilight town!``` in a similar fashion she created laser lights to brighten her greeting.
Winston
*The girl performed a curtsy before responding.*

"Suzuka, it's a pleasure."

*She then ruffled Ika's hair and smiled.*

"And this is Ikazuchi. My oh-so memory troubled friend."
Micheal
"Hey! I can introduce myself-"
Winston
"Well, you hadn't done so yet. I was almost certain you had forgotten how to."

*She papped him on the cheek before she looked back to Umbral.*

"I heard a bit of the conversation while I was walking over here. We've been travelling a bit trying to restore his memories."
George
```Well im not one to deny this place is mmm.. Not exactly what I think is best for finding memories. But perhaps you can explain what happened to.. Ikazuchu he's no bother at all``` she seemed to smile lightly.
Edward
__*"To find life beyond Heartless in this world is odd to me."*__

```A voice rings out into the area, the source briefly impossible to find. That is, until a the sound of a dark corridor could be heard a short walk away atop one of the various homes.```
Stacey
A moment later, a Slim figure clad in a black coat would step out onto a rootop nearby. Thorns recede from the portal, before it vanishes entirely. The voice is that of a young man, speaking in a monotonous tone. It lacks any expression.

Before anyone could respond to the comment, the figure leaps off the rooftop, landing with a quick step. He approaches, stopping half a dozen feet away. The body language is cautious. The head under the hood shifts to look at Ikazuchi. He seems to have caught his interest, for some reason. The other two are overlooked after a quick glance.
George
She could feel something was off, the hooded stranger appearance would cause her narrow her eyes. 

```Who are you..? Quite the entrance ``` 

She clenched her hand with that buzz and crackled red electricity, Not quite manifesting her weapon.
Winston
*Upon seeing someone in a black cloak, Suzuka tensed up and shyed away behind Ikazuchi, afraid it was Amyrx or Silax stopping by to reprimand her for leaving the castle unannounced...*

*But when she realized it was just Xanaro she relaxed her shoulders. She still hid behind Ika to play up her initial reaction, however.*
Micheal
"Do I... Know you?"

*Ikazuchi squinted a bit, his head was pounding trying to remember anything about these hooded people... Was it...? No... It felt so close, but it was very far off.*
Stacey
*Xanaro takes a step further upon being spoken to by ikazuchi, speaking up in response. He notices umbral, but otherwise ignores her.*

"No. We have never met." A short and bland response. Though, The girl tensing up does catch his attention. 

Unlike Suzuka, who had recognized Xanaro near instantly, Xanaro knows nothing of Suzuka. So the logical conclusion is to assume she is working with Ikazuchi and the guardians. He continues staring at suzuka for a few more moments, before his attention returns to Ikazuchi as he speaks.

"I presume you are with the h.." A pause to find the correct wording. 'Heros' is an odd word to use for them. "Those who fight for the light, yes?" He had been given the general description of ikazuchi, alongside the other heros that the organization had intelligence on. However, the two women are not in this description.
George
She watched as the hooded person's voice annoyed her. She repugnantly text bubble 💭.

```Hmph.. Depends on who's asking.. Perhaps you can enlighten me.```

She looked at ikazuchi and suzuka, she wasn't sure if this was normal but suzuka appeared nervous. 

She conjured a glowing crimson red construct sword made from her lasers that was harmlessly held by umbral in both hands. It buzzed and as she pointed one toward the hooded stranger.
Micheal
*"Protect Suzuka at all costs." The words ring through his mind and heart. Ikazuchi moved his arm in front of Suzuka, interjecting himself between Xanaro and her.*

"Listen.. I don't know what you mean but I don't take very kindly to hooded strangers showing up out of the blue and spouting riddles—"

*A ring in his head. Why was that sentiment so familiar? His face turned pale as his head ached once again. He grabbed the sides of his head and squatted down, his breathing growing irregular again as he felt like he was going to pass out.*

*His head was spinning and he felt short of breath, but everything calmed again when Suzuka put a hand on his back.*
Winston
"We don't want any trouble. He isn't with those do-gooders anymore. They abandoned him when he needed them most... So now he's here with me."

*Suzuka said as she pat Ikazuchi on the back.*
Stacey
The nobody remains silent as he listens to the two speak. One, seemingly agitated, and the other, rational. The third, violent. 

When he hears Suzukas explanation of the heros abandoning ikazuchi, it's almost as though he could feel a hollow twinge of empathy. If he knew *How* To feel, of course. It's a strange sensation, one that quells any potential aggression towards ikazuchis brash response.

"..I see." Once again, a vague response. It's tough to tell what he's really thinking, and the lack of tonal indicators dont help.


Then, his head snaps to the third person. The girl holding a strange weapon. Is she trying to threaten him?..

"Sloppy."

Within the blink of an eye, he's closed their small distance, standing merely a foot away from her. Being a specialist in speed blitzing, it should be a given. 

"You hold your blade as though you are an inexperienced child, despite your clear aptitude for magic." And finally, proper conversation. Combat is quite literally xanaros life, and it's the one thing he is able to hold a conversation on.
George
Her she hesitantly lowered her aether blade, ```Sloppy!?!``` 

Conjured almost instinctually, a red laser appears from out of thin air firing at the hooded stranger.

`He's... Insanely fast i can barely keep up!` she thinks to herself.

```Don't underestimate me!```

Her speech bubble shaky, as if fear consumed her, she seemed to be incredibly inefficient with her weapon but she hadn't ever fought someone seriously before. She could feel her heart in her throat.

```
HP: 335
AP: 100 -90
MP: 100

Action 1: Laser
Action 2: None
Action 3: None

Bonus Action: None

Total Damage Sent: 43 to Hooded stranger```
Winston
"Umbral!... Listen, Ikazuchi can't fight like this... And I'm no good when it comes to combat— Please cover for us while we get out of here."

*She dragged Ikazuchi to his feet before she began to back away from the fight.*
Micheal
"No, I can-"

*His body tensed up as Suzuka backed away. He couldn't stay behind to help, Suzuka needed his protection more. Umbral would be fine, right?*

"You're right... I'd only get in the way..."
Winston
"Keep yourself safe Umbral! If things look tough, don't be afraid to run!"

*She grabbed Ikazuchi by the wrist and left the area in a hurry.*
George
```Certaintly, be safe yourself I've never fought before.. But something is just better learned hands on!!```

She enters a combat stance readying herself to face the hooded stranger.
Kathryn
__***Information!***__
*End the battle by any means necessary!* 
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Stacey
The figure simply steps out of the way of the blast, flickering out of view for a split second before becoming visible a few feet away.

"You are not a heartless. Therefore, you are not worth killing." He takes a few steps back, raising his hand, bringing his fingers together. "Though, you will learn to refrain from attacking those who merely startle you." *His tone remains as bland and emotionless as it had been before, making it tough to tell if he is truly upset.*

```
AP: 210 -200
Reversal: 480 vs 90 = Full Mitigation
```
Ida
The figure snaps his fingers, as a creature begins to warp into existence. After a few seconds, it appears. A gray individual, dressed in the garb of a swordsman. It carries a twin pair of blades.
Gary
```
LV5 Samurai
HP: 675
AP: 165```


Within seconds, the creature unsheathes its blade, rushing after umbral with a swift strike.

```Action 1: Basic Attack, 31```