"Thank you so much for saving me. Again."

Yué muttered a 'no problem' as she reapplied the gauze on Miki's left wrist.

"Why did you even think about fighting the Stalker Jiangshi on your own?" Yué asked her.

"Well, I wanted to try the Wheel of Fate at the Gloomdross Lookout so I waited for the Jiangshi to appear again. I... Didn't think it was THAT strong." Miki let out a nervous laugh afterwards. Yué sighed as she grabbed something inside her satchel.

"Here." She tossed the bangle to Miki. "I got it from the Wheel of Fate. I didn't know why I kept it though, but now I do."

Miki examined the bangle thoroughly. She smiled widely and bowed her head. "T-Thank you so much! I don't know how I can ever-"

Yue held up a hand, silencing the Force Master. "Don't worry, but next time ask me to come with, okay? Now to raid that hideout."

She didn't want to end up in a party. Yue always worked alone, even if against all odds. And she didn't know why she was compelled to help Miki. She was just another random stranger that stupidly tried to fight the Stalker Jiangshi.

Still, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was important in a way.

"Yue! Duck!" Yue ducked her head in time a fireball exploded on the Dusk Adders face, causing him to fall down like a tree.

"Yeah! That was awesome!" Miki yelled happily as she grabbed the tonics from the bodies. "You should've seen us fight those guys! We were-"

"Shh!" Yue shushed her quickly.

"What's-" She shushed her once more. Yue craned her ears across the cave.

"Do you hear... Screaming?" Miki muttered, hearing the sound. As if on queue, the sound became louder and louder each second as the Blade Master caught the Lyn while Miki saving the cat with her head.

"Oh! We meet again, Blade Master. I think that the realms wants us to meet." He said.

"And I think that having a cat greet you with its claws is a terrible idea." Miki stated as she removed the Familiar. Yue set down the Summoner as the Familiar went back to her Master. "I don't believe we've met, little guy. What's your name?"

Just like last time, he flinched when Miki said 'little'. "My name is Kreivier, ladies. And this is Athiana, my Familiar." The cat meowed when her name was called. "I was tasked to eradicate the Dusk Adders here because of their plans against Bamboo Village. What brings you two here?"

"Huh? We're the same actually. We're here to get rid of the Dusk Adders." Miki stated.

"Really? Then maybe we should join forces and get rid of these Adders together."

"Guys..." Yue started.

"Great idea! With a Summoner on our team, we'll be twice as powerful as before!" Miki exclaimed excitedly.

"I really think that..."

"Same thoughts! I can't always rely on Athiana so having two powerful warriors on my side would be-"

SHLUNK!

Goes the slashed body behind Kreivier.

"If we're going to join forces, let's get a one thing straight." Yue said as she flicked the blood off her sword. "One, I don't like people who carry me down. I already have one burden. I don't want to have another."

"Hey!" Miki yelled.

"Yes, ma'am-"

"Yue."

"Yes, Yue." Kreivier said softly. He turned to Miki. "And you are?"

Miki got over her shock and smiled. "I'm Miki! Miki Scarlet. But just call me Miki!"

"Well then ladies." The sounds of distant war cries echoed across the cavern. "Why don't we prove to these Adders our mettle?" He readied his staff.

"I can go on for another round." Miki held a fireball.

Yue chuckled and raised her sword. "Alright. Just don't cry when you two get in the crossfire."