Speedy Shadows

Tick, tock.

Uzume took in her surroundings. ''Tree, tree, and tree. Right,'' she thought. ''Eh, this forest seems to go on forever. I would decide to bring myself here of all places.''

Deer passed by under the branches of the trees as she searched for her target with her enhanced vision. She quicken her step, sensing he was close. She started to head off to the east, as he lurked there she assumed. Her Hitorigami robe floated in the wind as she neared his position in stealth.