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[nopast]

[ It’s nearing sundown. Ceci is standing in front of her farmhouse, her hair even redder under the light of the late afternoon sun. Her battle outfit of choice is a sports bra and a pair of stretchy yoga pants — because why not? She needs to be able to move freely and quickly, given that she’s not the strongest of fighters.

More interesting, though, is the patchwork of tattoos on her back, which run from one shoulder blade to another. They’re healing and protection runes, and they allow her to cast a variety of defensive spells, although she has no intention of using them in the upcoming sparring match.

She’s done absolutely no work on her farm since her arrival (other than to celebrate her acquisition of it through a night of drinking) so it’s all weeds and overgrown vines and rocks, except for a small clearing by the front of the farmhouse. But, eh, she’s warned her new samurai friend, so he shouldn’t be too surprised. Even with the monsters that come out at night around these parts. ]

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Ryder says yes!

[lycannerd]

[Well, he's not really a spirit per say. But considering that he has magical abilities than any usual werewolves, he may take her word about his strange bloodline.]

Weird how?

Woo! Fight times for the spectator crowd

[gatescostmoney]

So... that's a younger version of your mom there.

[ He looks at the two of them again and gives a sigh. What else is there really to say about how strange the whole situation is for Fia? Sasuke's just glad he doesn't have to deal with anything like that. Yet? ]

I stand by what I said. The universe is playing one hell of a joke on you.

[lycannerd]

Oh, I see...

[He was calm about it at first. That is until he realizes what Sasuke meant as his eyes widen in shock, causing his wolf ears to pop out once more.]

Wait a minute?! So that young woman is your Fia's mom?!

SHE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HER SON FROM THE FUTURE IS HERE AND IS BEING MOTHERED BY KOJURO

[innoxious]

[ Fia laughs, a little louder now. She's still weirded out, but at least she's starting to accept it. Hard not to when it's staring at you right in the face, eh? ] Yes. That woman in the spar right there, young as she might be, is my mother. [ Apris, it still sounds so ridiculous, saying it out loud. ] Or will be my mother. Unless this world derails the flow of things and there'll be a timeline in which Cecilia Fermina does not end up with Albel Nox.

[ That statement actually makes her pause. Should she even let her mother know she's in the valley, too? What's that going to change? Will that endanger her existence? Gods, Ceci's always had a thing for strong men, too. What if she falls for one of the warriors here?

Fortunately — or not so fortunately? — Fia's prevented from hurting herself with a headache by a rustling noise from somewhere behind them. She's on her feet in no time, out of reflex more than anything, spinning to face whatever's come to join them. ]

Looks like we have company.

[lycannerd]

[Well, this is going to be confusing. Sure, he is aware of the time travel concept, but just seeing her mother when she was young can be a headache for the poor young boy.

Thankfully, that subject is quickly skipped when Fia mentions someone is coming. Fearing someone will attack them, he slowly let his fingernails turn into black claws as he assumes his defensive position.]

[gatescostmoney]

[ All joking and teasing manner disappears when Sasuke senses someone or something unexpected approach. His fuuma shuriken appear in his hands with a flick of his wrists, summoned from who knows where. A large crow swoops down from on high and perches himself in a tree. His red eyes look in the same direction as Sasuke. ]

We know you're there, so why don't we skip the suspense and move onto you showing yourself already?

[ That's the only warning the intruder will get if they don't announce themselves. ]

[lycannerd]

[Despite Sasuke's warning, there seemed to have no signs of anyone nearby. He would shrug it off, but his senses aren't letting him go for a minute. He grows very antsy, enough for his amulet in his pocket to shine, which he slowly transforms him into his werewolf form with his clothes changing into the protective outfit he wore back in Anima.]

If you keep ignoring us, I guess we're going to strike first!

[He didn't mean it literally, but if their intruder is still stubborn, he would just let his wolf instincts do the talking.]

i rng'd the kanto pokedex and got rapidash, jynx, gastly, nidoran (f) and arbok lol feel free :D

[innoxious]

[ For a moment, Fia feels a hint of insecurity at being in the midst of obviously skilled fighters, but she chides herself mentally for even harboring such a thought. This isn't the time or situation for that sort of thing.

Following their lead, she draws her dagger and slips into a defensive stance. Should anyone notice later on, they'll find that it's the exact same dagger Ceci uses; apparently, Fia inherits it at some point.

Eyes narrowed, she waits for the monsters to come out of the shadows... and blinks at the first one that appears.

It's a horse. Of sorts. But it's on fire...? ]

Sasuke has type advantage over Ghastly (Dark vs Ghost lol)

[gatescostmoney]

[ Sasuke can't deny that there was a small... something... in his chest upon seeing a horse wreathed in flame. Such a thing wasn't actually that rare in Ueda. The flaming aura usually came from the rider instead of the horse, however.

More bushes rustle and a large purple snake slithers out, tongue tasting the air. Then it spits acids. A fallen tree begins to sizzle upon contact. ]

Huh, so the demons are out to play.

[ No normal beast could do something like that. Sasuke spins his fuuma shuriken in his hands. Animals are one thing; demons are another. Given his shuriken allow him to fight at a distance, perhaps he should be the one fighting the snake. ]

I feel Ryder/Den has type advantage over Arbok and Nidoran as well (Psychic VS Poison :D)

[lycannerd]

[Den's expression turned to confusion as he looks at their intruders. Not only there are strange creatures such as a fire horse and a purple ghost, but there is also a strange woman-like creature blows a cold wind to him, which he quickly dodges as he drops in all fours.]

More like some fauna from this world. Are they always hostile like this?

[Just as he spoke, the strange hedgehog/rat creature fires needles from her back, which Den managed to dodge it by jumping by his left. Seeing this, he attempts to charge into it and tries to kick it away with his silver boots.]