“So, What’s the plan?” Erin asked, a small grin on his face. He had a curved blade in his hand, a tall gorgeous specimen that curved at its thickest point, creating a deadly combination of visual effect. “Plan? There is no plan except to repel this thing. I need time to build up a burst powerful enough to repel the attack, but it will take time to charge. Defend me for the time being and keep yourself out of the smoke. Whatever you do, don’t inhale it” Asato reminded the two who nodded. The katana once again vibrated but this time the smoke no longer ignored them. The katana had an aura that was not felt by anyone, a silent death but now it felt like the smoke reflected the aura. The more the sword pulsed, the more the smoke felt agitated. It was responding to the sword. “You say that

