Fu was no stranger to the ancient magic of dreamwalking. He was no stranger to magic as a whole. So when he found himself in dreams that night, it wasn't long before he took notice of the unmistakable presence at his side.
"Miss Yuuko, it's been a while since we last spoke." He greeted the unearthly woman with a familiar smile. "What has it been my friend, Eighty…. Ninety years?"
The witch approached him, dressed in robes that flowed despite the lack of any wind in the dreamscape. "Far too long." Her soft smile faded as she continued. "Your two children Fu, tell me, how confident are you in them?"
The elderly man's smile only grew at the mention of the two. "Ladybug and Chat Noir have a partnership that I'd say could grow to rival you and Clow's, rest his soul."
"Then I hope they are up to the task headed their way." Yuuko continued, finding no apparent relief in Fu's words.
"Oh? And what might that be, Witch of Dimensions?"
"Specifics are not something I can give out just like that, you know that Fu. But…" Yuuko trailed off, a mischievous grin curling the sides of her mouth. "I can say that I have some confidence in my own children as well."
Fu stiffened. "Your children?" Fear gripped the small man's form. He recalled ominous warnings he'd received, images of the symbol of a bat flashing before his tired eyes. "Fei Wong Reed… So his plan is in motion then…"
Though Yuuko's smile remained, her eyes betrayed the deep sadness behind them.
"Yes, but it is only in the early stages. Your children are not a part of his scheme." She reassured her old companion. "They will not be caught in his wake, I can promise you that." She rested a palm on his frail and bony shoulder.
Fu nodded, letting his eyelids flutter closed in a sigh of relief. Though he knew not what damage would be caused by Fei Wong Reed's wish, he knew it would be impossibly immense. He was just relieved that his two chosen would not have to suffer what he knew the traveller's would have to because of it.
Looking back up at Yuuko, Fu responded with confidence still lacing each word. "Marinette and Adrien are prepared to face whatever is coming."
"Good." Yuuko stepped back from Fu, her gown beginning to fade into a graceful spiral of fluttering butterflies as she began to faze out of Fu's dream. "I look forward to our next meeting…" And she was gone, leaving Fu to mull over her words and her warning.
Inhaling and exhaling slowly, Fu muttered to himself, "Oh Clow… What have you done? You old fool."