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At the sight of the shade, Ukiko’s confident look vanished. She’d expected it to be stronger than average, but what she hadn’t expected was the bug behemoth that emerged from the shadows, sporting wickedly sharp blades for arms. Her blood chilled as a fang-filled mouth opened up in its chest, revealing two orange flares that shot forth a volley of lasers.

And she’d just put herself and Burabura right in the line of fire.

Wrapping her arms around Burabura, she twisted round to protect the lantern and flew up, but the lasers were too fast. She braced for the impact – which never came. A shimmering wall of water appeared, deflecting the lasers. 

With a heavy sigh of relief, Ukiko looked over to see Kana, hand outstretched. Kana’s sword and white colour scheme hadn’t brought water magic to mind, but it was pretty impressive – and the barriers were much needed right now. [color=5CE6A1]“Whew, close one.”[/color] As Kana shaped the water into three spears, shooting one at an orb in the shade’s chest, Ukiko positioned herself by her side. [color=5CE6A1]“Bugs don’t scare me though!”[/color]

It took all her willpower to keep her hand from trembling as she raised it, sending a spectral blast towards the other orb. As the wisp hurtled forth alongside the javelin, the water froze into an ice shard, for extra impact. She and Kana made a good team already, she told herself, trying her best to keep her thoughts positive.

As Kana rushed the shade with her sword and javelins, Ukiko darted around to its side. [color=5CE6A1]“Quick, Burabura, let’s aim for the legs! Spectral Bullet Hell!”[/color] She launched wisp after wisp from both hands, trying to topple the shade, or at least draw its attention away from Kana’s attack. 

Beside her, Burabura couldn’t speak for the ghostly flames spewing out of her mouth, but her groan told Ukiko exactly what she thought of the attack name.