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"[Color=fdc68a]Xoxi![/color]" exclaimed Yuki.

The music goddess almost jumped in immediately, but was stopped by Claire. The half-sister told her that simply rushing in her fight was a bad idea, as she might distract Xoxi and allow her enemy a chance to kill. Furthermore, if she went in without being careful the enemy might find some way to use her to create such a chance anyway. Claire suggested that she do something different. An approach that Yuki found much better than jumping in. After all, their fight hadn't even started yet.

Yuki prepared herself, while Claire prepared for something different. Since the Duskicians were doing well holding off her own counterpart, the music goddess would focus on helping the Mirifakino before Yuki's enemy did any more damage elsewhere. She took out some old items. A real knife that hadn't been used in a while, and a pistol. Since ammunition for the gun hadn't been crafted just yet, Claire would have to imitate some with light and darkness if things went that far. For now, she still had a few actual bullets in the firearm. She turned to see Yuki head off into the portal.

As Yuki jumped through the portal, the elements rushed to craft her disguise. [url=http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/3/3b/FFXIII_enemy_Succubus.png/revision/latest?cb=20140221152248]They crafted a beautiful form, one that she had used once, decades ago. The earth and wind gifted her with large, strong talons and a special mask, while the water and fire worked together to provide the gift of clothing that was suitable for the form. They also worked to have her new form represent her circle of control. Intricate, but non-restricting clothes that allowed the freedom to dance in almost any style, and beautiful colors that represented the first moment of the Dawn.[/url]

Yuki landed a fair distance from Xoxi and Ixox's battle. For now, she'd have to standby and watch. Should anything happen that would put Xoxi in danger, Yuki would jump in to help.

[center]Meanwhile...[/center]

Claire hurried into the portal that led to where the village slaughter was happening. She pointed a pistol at the imposter that had finished killing the remaining warriors. The imposter-Yuki, seeing and recognizing Claire, smiled and released her control the warrior she had possessed, and revealed herself...in more ways than one.

"[Color=fdc68a]Claire...I was hoping I'd see you.[/color]"

Claire's eyes widened with shock at what had just happened.