"April!" Emma cries, the pain in her arm momentarily forgotten. April stands on the edge of the battle, seething. With the first sand panther in the process of being torn apart by the Shinkae, she stares silently into the eyes of the second, daring it to make its move. The giant cat stares back balefully, its body tense and wary. It takes a tentative step forward, hisses, then retreats a few paces, shaking, seemingly unable to defy the furious storm raging in April's eyes. It hisses again, baring its giant, blood-soaked fangs. April raises her sword and steps forward, unafraid. With a mighty war cry, she charges at the cat, black fury etched in every line of her face. The sand panther's will breaks instantly. It turns and flees. The third cat, sensing that the tide of battle has turned, drops its prey and slinks silently back into shadows, its cub trotting dutifully alongside. The battle is won. April runs to Emma's side, troubled by the sight of her friend's brutally wounded arm. "Where's...where's Amy?" Emma breathes. Credits: Arizona by Dark_Whisper Sarodor generated using TerraGen