It was another beautiful day in the forest. All the trees were tightly-knit, just one strand in a massive web of life. Green leaves, yellow leaves, red leaves. It was a rainbow of rich, autumnal colors. The scent of earth and water drifted through the air. It was a picture of serenity that would endure for many many years. Unfortunately, this forest would have been the perfect place to relax if not for a loud and obnoxious laugh that boomed throughout, scaring a flock of birds.

"OH~HOHOHOHOHO!"

Naga the Serpent, a powerful sorceress and the self-proclaimed rival of Lina Inverse was feeling as boisterous as ever during a running exercise she underwent to keep her voluptuous figure in shape. She dashed through the woods, leaping over thin winding creaks and slippery rocks. She dodged and zipped past thick oak trees and under lowered and snapped branches. As she sped up everything in Naga's vision blurred into a dizzying blend of earthy colors. She leaped over a fallen pine tree that fell from last night's thunderstorm and stopped to catch her breath.

"Oh...ho...ho...ho!" She huffed while wiping the sweat off her forehead. "Forgot to get myself hydrated first..." Naga plopped down on the tree trunk, feeling the softness beneath her, and watched three bunnies happily hopping along the wet grass.