Aseska hoped the worse was finally over as Magda was thrown clear across the ground and slammed into a tree. Then Shion had to land on her back. "Sess!" Shion cried, rubbing her hand on Aseska's forehead. "Are you all right?" "Shion, you nut!" Aseska yelled. "You could have taken my back out!" "And yet I didn't! Would you rather I landed on your head?!" "Oh, and I suppose I should be grateful for that, huh." Shion just laughed, patting Aseska's head. "You're still irritable in battle. That's good, I guess. It means Magda couldn't take your edge off." Aseska sighed, taking hold of Shion's hand before a claw could scratch her eye. "She tried like hell though, love. Now will you please get off me so we can finish this?" ***** Credits: Magda, Aseska, and Shion (C) 2007, Desgar Tadema and created with Little Dragon's Furrette 2. Background by Phoenixwaller. Postwork in Paint Shop Pro. All rights reserved.