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Ominous. It was the only word that could fully describe the scene. The sun was at it's apex in the sky, cascading rays of brilliance upon one of Hi no Kuni's thickest forests. The abundance of trees and greenery made it nearly impossible for the light to impose it's nature on the forestry below, so it hung in the air -- almost as if a veil -- whilst the ground below remained dimly lit. It was murky at this point in the land, and with each step one would take to delve further and further into the forest's core, it would grow incessantly dark. This was a realm not visited by many, the lack of any solid trails illustrated this.

But it was inviting-- as hard as that was to believe. As dark as it grew, as fast as the surrounding area seemed to dissipate the further one traveled, it's halcyon like nature continued to draw in those that became encapsulated by it's caress. Soname would be no different; her inquisition to seek answers would undoubtedly push her even further into it's grasp. Her innate senses as a shinobi would be no use in such a place for they, too, would be as easily tricked by the strange land's power.

As she pushed forward, forging paths seemingly never traveled before, she'd realize -- albeit if only subconsciously -- that she wasn't alone. She would not be able to see, hear, or even recognize this being, but she would know that it was there. Watching her. Analyzing her. Gauging her every breath.

Much like the forest itself, its prescence and strength was only amplified with each step she took into It's Kingdom. It was impossible for her to get a proper read on just what It was, but it was clear that it wasn't benign. It was cautious, much like she would be at this point, but curious more than anything. Occasionally it would hover before her as she walked, invisible to the naked eye, but nonetheless there.

A ghost? No -  that could not even begin to describe the entity.