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[soulofocean]

Darkness. Did she wander off? Lost track of her companion? The feeling is different from the Underground that she's been slowly getting used to. This silence is charged with tension. Umi knows she's waiting for something. Her grip on her sword is tight, alert. This... This is what she can rely on. Even more than her water magic. The feeling of the

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[concept_killer]

[sort of backing off]

...whoa there. Watch where you're pointing that thing.

[soulofocean]

[Gasps in surprise and lowers her foil just a tiny bit.]

Wh-? Shiki...? What are you doing here??

[concept_killer]

I think the real question, "What are you doing here?"

[soulofocean]

[...]

[She hesitates for a while because she's no longer too sure where "here" is.]

T-the Underground!? Did you-? In the end...?? Akiha will kill us BOTH if you're really here!

[mister12bladez]

[Manji doesn't like this dream at all. Mostly because the switching from the Underground to some sort of building back to the Underground makes his head spin. He crosses his arms and scowls at Umi.]

Shit, kid, can'tcha pick ONE place to dream about?

[soulofocean]

[She turns around, still sort of dazed from the emotions the dream woke. Umi can't believe her eyes and her expression shows it.]

What are you doing at the national tournament??

Or is this...? "Dream"?

[mister12bladez]

[Manji smirks at her.]

Catchin' on, are ya?

[He reaches for the fencing sword.]

What the hell is this piece of shit?

[soulofocean]

[Oh, Manji. That earned you a Glare.]

Careful with what you call it! This is a fencing foil. It's guarded for competing, but you can stab clear through a guy with one that's filed for real.

[Hissy fit aside, she's not taking the foil or putting it away from Manji's reach.]

[seeking_heat]

Um....[Here, have a mini-Akiha :3]

agsdhsg She's adorable

[soulofocean]

[Well, a little girl was the last thing she expected to see in the Underground! How did she get here? And why does she look familiar...?]

Ah, are you-? [Umi blinks, confused.] Are you lost? Do I know you...?

I would have chosen the other two, but I thought this one best <3

[seeking_heat]

..I, don't know. Who--are you?

Is perfect! sghsgdhs;kj <333

[soulofocean]

M-my name's Umi. [Not that this would mean anything to this little girl. But Umi can't understand why is she meeting a stranger in her memories. Or... did the Underground and her mind's deepest thoughts just mingled?] Why are you here? It's dangerous! You shouldn't wander alone...

[hime_ja_nai]

[Is standing off in a strangely shadowed area, giving off an aura similar to the demon girls in 'The Shining', and just... watching you.]

[She probably isn't recognizable--afterall, how could this almost scary person possibly be that same shy, well-mannered girl you met only a few days ago? No, it must be someone else...]

[ooc; lol, she's doing this to EVERYONE]

[soulofocean]

[Umi doesn't see any distinctive faces in the audience. It's as if darkness cloaked their true appearance. For a moment she has the strong impression of being watched: a feeling different from knowing she's standing in a stadium full of people, more exact.

Who's out there...? She can't tell by looking, but even if it's familiar the feeling chills her blood.]

Who...? What do you want!?

[hime_ja_nai]

[She doesn't move, just continues watching.]

[soulofocean]

[WHO...!?

Someone's out there. This isn't all part of her memories anymore. Umi feels someone has invaded this dark place her mind created. She senses danger in that intrusion but can't be sure why.]

Are you one of them? Is this because I've gone too far Underground for your liking...!?

[child_radical]

[He stands off to the side of the ring watching Umi. For the most part Huey seems more amused than usual at the sight of seeing the girl's abilities.]

[soulofocean]

[Umi feels the weight of a stare more real than the rest of her ghostly audience, and turns to see a familiar face.]

What... Huey, you're here??

[child_radical]

Why wouldn't I be? I've been waiting to see how good you were when it came to holding a sword.

[He walks towards the girl.]

I was surprised.

[soulofocean]

I just-! [Huey taking it so normal confuses Umi. Then... can it be part of this is real? Which part is and which is she only imagining? Trying to take things easy she meets her friend beside the arena.] I didn't expect to find you down here... If this is still the Underground. I'm not sure...