Azura walked through the morning forest, the sound of crunching leaves with every step. When reaching a clearing, she held tightly onto her weapon, clenching her free hand. Her eyes scanned the area, searching for any sign of life, her muscles tense. With a cautious step forward, a loud scream sounded behind her. With a quick turn, Azura caught sight of her attacker, only to hear someone behind her. All the air in her lungs left as she smacked against the ground, her attackers holding her down tightly. Azura growled, struggling. "Fine! You guys win!" She hissed, wrestling her arms out of he friends' hold. Snovia gave a yowl of triumph, smiling ear to ear, Velia the same. The pinned-down nation, let them have their fun, smiling to herself. "Now get off of me, before I hurt you." The two complied quickly.

Wiping the dust off her clothes, Azura chuckled. "WE GOT YOU AZURA. LIKE A BOSS." Snovia yelled, smiling. Velia crossed his arms smugly. Azura shrugged as she walked over to her wooden sword, picking it up. "You guys were surprisingly smart today." Velia jumped and down happily. "Really?!" He screamed sarcastically. Rolling their eyes, Snovia walked over to her only friend that was a girl. "Okay, let's go check the barrier." Azura murmured, walking away from her friends. Their expressions suddenly serious. The sounds of the forest surrounded the trio, their footsteps were the only sound that was out of place.

Snovia held the map they have made of the island, though she didn't need it. As they walked, Velia started to hum, which he was joined by the others. The trio reached a sandy beach, where they would occasionally hang out. Azura walked to the edge of the sand, holding her training sword out. She reached out her sword further, only for it to be blocked by a hidden barrier. It glowed a soft radiant purple when touched. "The barrier's fine." Velia stated out loud. "How long will it hold? I can sense it getting weaker." Snovia stated worriedly. Ignoring her friends. Azura started walking back to her region.

I hope it won't be soon. Azura silently prayed, looking up to the sky.