While Hoshi put every effort to maintain a calm and collected front, the chaos outside and the Shadows looming in observation feet away were enough to keep her on a reasonable edge. Equally as concerning was the look in Morgan's eyes when they opened; the haunting whites that Hoshi's deep greens stared into stole a breath from her. Was this their friend? Or had some force or presence corrupted her? She had no time to dwell on it as Levi came through the tunnel.
"She doesn't seem right," Hoshi said grimmly.
"I think I hear someone outside." She fell in behind Levi as he picked up Morgan.
From outside the cave she could hear Alias calling out through the storm.
"We're in here Alias! Morgan is... hurt. But we're on our way out."She backtracked a step, grabbing Levi's metal bat, wielding it opposite the Keyblade. She caught up to Levi, and faced down the Shadows blocking their path out.
"No," she said to Morgan,
"We're not leaving anyone behind." She drew up her Keyblade and Levi's bat; the latter couldn't hurt the Shadows, but could at least knock them back... or set her up for a counter with the more effective weapon in her other hand. She stepped forward, cutting in front of Levi, and assumed a battle-ready stance.
The Shadows outnumbered them. Even if Morgan were at full strength and Levi free to fight, there was no way the three of them could break through. Hoshi dug deep, attempting to draw upon the same power she had found on the beach, but she couldn't seem to tap into it... had it just been adrenaline after all? Nonetheless, she pressed forward knowing she might not hold up. She wound up a swing with the bat to lead off...
Suddenly, the cave lit up like the daylight. A sound split the air. A sword, this one a proper metal blade, descended from nowhere, piercing into the rocky floor of the cave. A force shot through the cave, knocking the Shadows aside like the parting of a dark sea. A barrier of what Hoshi could only describe as magic stood between them and the creatures. Hoshi need only hear tge voice once to follow it's order.
"This is our chance!" She ran ahead, still brandishing bat and Key. She glanced over her shoulder, checking that Levi and Morgan were still behind her. Beyond them, she could make out to figure of an armored man, brimming with a vibrant light, standing between them and the Shadows.
Whoever you are.... thank you. She would burst out through a widened opening from the cave, nearly bowling over Alias in the process.
"Is everyone here?! she asked, catching her breath.
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