<blockquote><div><cite>xblurp wrote:</cite>A laugh came from around Zaida, all the men jeering at her. The leader of this group laughed along at her as well as though she had told a very funny joke. He held his side almost as if he was going to fall over. "That's too rich!Not only are you acting like you can take us all on, but your even going as far as to pretend that shit isn't falling all around you!"The man continued laughing. "That's just too much beautiful. Your killing me here." The laughter continued before dying with the leader's final chuckle. "We are the only leaders around here anymore. The government is gone, and only the strong shall rule around here."</div></blockquote><br/>Zaida remained undeterred and steadfast, despite how rambunctious the men were. Her eyes narrowed as she observed each and every one of them.<span style="font-style: italic">Foolish.</span><br/>"Is that so." Zaida said turning her attention back to the leader of the group. "If only the strong rule . . . than what use does the world have for weaklings like you?"<br/>The wind picked op, rustling the grass and dead leaves cavorted through the air, but Zaida's clothing and hair remained untouched. Crackling arcs of violet light wreathed the sorceress, rippling up and down her limbs. Dark halos gyrated from her feet and spread outward, colorless rainbows enveloping the earth. The tall blades of grass that stood closest to her were now tarnished and dry, leaving nothing but a dead circle around her feet.<br/>In a calm voice Zaida spoke, "If any of you fools think otherwise, you're welcome to challenge me."