"[b][color=fdc68a]It is the treasure? Absolutely fascinating...[/color][/b]" Nadeline went deep into thought as Jaakuna went charging in.

"[b][color=f6989d]Now is the time for action, not for thinking![/color][/b]" Emiri yelled out, letting out a gasp as the beast revealed a second weapon. "[b][color=f6989d]Of course.[/color][/b]" As Jaakuna was sent flying back, Emiri bit her lip, dropping down to him as he landed. "[b][color=f6989d]Nadeline, didn't that book say anything about this?[/color][/b]"

"[b][color=fdc68a]It has much power.[/color][/b]" Nadeline spread a Curaga over Jaakuna, though looked at the beast. "[b][color=fdc68a]To gain it we must show it our power...in other words, defeat it, but I don't think the tome said anything on HOW to defeat it.[/color][/b]"

[i]I guess I can give it a try then.[/i] Emiri thought, standing up. A direct attack wouldn't work, but maybe she could at least get a hit in. Taking in a breath, she ran to the beast. She brandished her sword to the side, freezing time as she jumped into the air, preparing an aerial attack. At that moment, however, that strange feeling from Bhujerba returned, albeit this time it was much stronger. [i]What's happening?[/i] She could feel the her power seeping from her, but as it slipped from her fingers she realized it much too late. Time resumed, much to the girl's surprise and horror. [i]What?! No![/i] Emiri gasped as she saw the beast's weapon swung at her, and she too was sent flying. She landed on the ground with a thud, her sword landing a distance behind her. She was in a state of shock: her powers had completely failed her. [i]Why? Why now?[/i]

Nadeline blinked in confusion as she had watched Emiri. "[b][color=fdc68a]Did she not see that you just did the same thing? Why in the world would she do something so foolish?![/color][/b]" She said, watching it carefully. "[b][color=fdc68a]Perhaps if we all attacked at the same time, one of us could get a hit in, at least...but really, Emi seems to have taken a page out of your book! Is she mad?![/color][/b]"