Note: There will probably be many references to forests in this fic as well as references to music. And as always, all SD3 property belongs to Squaresoft.

Duran, Carlie, and Kevin had their backs toward each other, forming a triangle behind them. They were surrounded by monsters. Duran furrowed his eyebrows. Man, I can do this.

Carlie pouted and raised her mace like weapon in defense as Kevin bided his time. "We shad wait for 'em to come close, then fight."

Duran shook his head. "No, no," he whispered. "We should just charge and disperse them."

Kevin frowned, and Carlie made a face. "Whatever."

"NOW!" Duran hollered as he charged with his sword down ready to slash. Kevin and Carlie attacked together, not wanting to be separated and overpowered by the numerous monsters. Duran, they felt, would be fine since he absolutely knew what he was doing.

Kevin gave the monsters a taste of his karate moves and Carlie swung about her weapon. Back to back, the two covered each other very well. Duran, on the other hand, found himself surrounded….mostly by trees and two enemies. With nowhere to run, Duran launched an all out attack…

"Ouch! Duran! Ya can't aim!" Carlie squealed

"Don't worry, kids. I've got the situation under control!" Duran yelled as he slashed at the enemies around them and actually killed them.

Carlie and Kevin lay on the floor. Kevin had a gash in his right arm. Carlie was crying. Kevin was trying his best to comfort her. "Now, now, Carlie, everythin's gonna be alright."

"Yah, as soon as Duran stops!" Carlie cried.

Duran came to a halt as all the enemies fell. "Slew them all, eh? Fit to slay a dragon…."

(Ironically, we all know who his supposed last enemy is in his storyline.)

"Duran, look what ya did to Kevin!" Carlie yelled.

"It's alright. Really. Only a small wound." Kevin sighed. "Let's go."

Duran grinned and walked off, leaving a pouting Carlie and an annoyed Kevin to catch up. After traveling for awhile, they spotted a sign declaring some sort of artist competition. Duran looked at it with glee. "I'm an artist! I'll show them the art of the sword, and then I'll claim victory for the kingdom!"

"That's great, Duran, but ya suck," Kevin said softly.

"I'll paint a picture of ya," Carlie giggled. "Ya'll look like a silly person!"

"A picture of me? Ha! Tha won't do… Oh, wait… looks like we need a team of three. So, how about it?" Duran asked with a big grin.

"I don't know wat to do as an art," Kevin barked.

"We'll think of something for ya." Carlie grinned.

Note: I'm going to end this soon. I'm really braindead. I'll probably start a different fic. I think I'm bored.^^;;