Walking off the beaten path away from Erza and Diablo, Ciara entered a well-hidden part of the forest, the sound of her black boots clicking sharply against the stone floor. Her red eyes swept the area with a cautious gaze, her hand tight around the chaingun slung over her shoulder. She tugged at the straps of her purple-and-white battle gear. Then, a subtle noise drifted over from the far corner, breaking the silence. She snapped her head towards the sound.

"I know you're there," she said. "So don't try anything funny!"