"Cross Grave!" Allen said.

A blast broke through the forest, and was returned by a blast of wind and destruction.

"That was Waltz: Mist Wind." A girl said. "You could be destroying someone's home, being reckless like that."

"I was preparing for the day when I can go out and fight the Akuma plaguing our land." Allen said.

"You certainly have a nice weapon for it." The girl said. "My name is Lenalee Lee."

She bowed. "You must be—"

"No. I'm not." Allen said. "I'm a stable boy. My name is Red."

"I'm a shepherdess. I live out in the hills. I came to the palace to trade the wool we make." Lenalee smiled. "What do you say to a battle? Your arm against my boots?"

She kicked up her feet, clad in Dark Boots.

Allen smiled. "You're on."