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Faryl's arms had begun to hurt from holding the sword in front of her, "Guys... I think I need to rest... My arms are getting sore..."

The party stopped and Faryl thrust the glowing blade into the ground. She sat down and leaned against the wall, yawning, "Gees, this tunnel sure is... long..."

Leech sat beside her, but Nimblesquirrel squeezed between them just to make Leech fume even more, "Do not worry, Faryl, we'll make sure you get to wherever it leads."

Leech gritted his teeth, glaring daggers at the Galka who grinned back at him.

Faryl closed her eyes, "I need some sleep..."

Siliyan sat on her other side, "Go ahead and sleep. We'll make sure nothing happens, don't worry."

Faryl smiled, "Thanks..." Her smile slowly faded as she fell asleep, head bobbing toward Nimblesqiurrel.

Nimblesquirrel got up, gesturing Leech to move closer to Faryl. Leech did so nervously just as Faryl's head bobbed down on to his shoulder. He bit back his lips, a slight blush covering his face.

Nimblesquirrel sat adjacent to them, "Siliyan, what do you think of this whole thing...?"

Siliyan looked up, surprised, "The whole thing? Mmm... I find it peculiar that such a low level would be chosen..."

Nimblesuirrel looked ahead into the tunnel, away form the Taru, "Faryl has more strength than even me."

"But you are a level fifteen monk! There is no possible way, not even with accessories!"

Leech frowned, "Siliyan, you forget mind and heart. Faryl thinks this is going to be easy, but really she is going to be troubled with it. We cannot hold her hand forever..."

Nimblesquirrel nodded, "Faryl is going to have to face many challenges in this. Not only in the game, but also in the real world..."

Siliyan looked at the ground, "I guess."

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Sirens buzzed as a body was rush from the house on a stretcher, an oxygen mask upon her face as the medics rushed it into the ambulance.

Across the street, a teenage girl watched in horror as her friend is driven away in the ambulance. Tears were brimming her eyes. What had happened?

Another girl ran around the corner, crossing the street to talk with the other girl when Faryl was awoken by voices.

"We can only help her until a final path is distinct," Nimblesquirrel said.

Leech nodded, "Perhaps we should do some research...?"

Faryl slowly shifted from his shoulder, rubbing her eyes, trying to pull faces form her dream.

"Awake?" Nimblesquirrel said, smiling.

Faryl nodded, "Yeah... I'm awake..."

"Then we should go. I'm sure there's much further to go," Siliyan said, standing up.

The others rose, "Yes, we should get going," Nimblesquirrel said.

Faryl hefted the sword out of the ground, but she was lost in thought. Siliyan had said nothing, even when Leech mentioned research. Why had she not? 'I'm going to have to keep my eyes out,' Faryl thought, pointing her sword in front of her and leading the way deeper into the tunnel.

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GI~ CLIFFIE! Kinda. _;;; I like et! And a new twist has arisen!