The smell of smoke and the sound of screams break Arisu out of her musically induced trance. Fires started by the bandits leap from building to building, creating a circle of flames. Bandits armed to the teeth block the roads going out of the village. Arisu looks around, her eyes wide with panic. She hangs onto Mystic, the back of her legs colliding with edge of the fountain.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">The chief bandit steps forward, his shirt open to reveal his scarred chest. Multiple earrings cling the edge of his ears. The most fearsome thing about him is the twin swords held to his waist by cord. "Now that i have your attention, you will all be coming with me," he grins, revealing only a couple rotten teeth.</span><br/><br/>Arisu looks to the fountain. Looks to Mystic. "You've got to help us Mystic," she whispers frantically, pleading with her eyes.