I’ll have to strike her quickly if she comes down and-
“Eep!” A small squeak of surprise piped up from behind me, my feet wheeling about on their heels to see the Leavanny on the ground by the crystal, energy rolling along her arm as she knelt beside the Espeon. The Leavanny’s dark eyes were blazing into mine. XXX ~You won’t,~ the voice frantically responded, seeing the cracks starting to form on the shield. I would have been very lucky if she decided to up and run away, but I didn’t feel particularly lucky lately. Just focusing on the blade seemed to have an effect, making it brighter, but the Leavanny was already a few steps away from me. Despite my nudity, I felt more protected than I had ever since I arrived. “I don’t know what power you have there, but I know who gave it




















