[i]The spearhead during the final thrust found itself tearing into Victoria's side as she failed to strafe to the left, the pure force of the weapon forcing her to slide back as the weapon caved through armor, trickles of blood escaping the wound. Underneath her helm, Victoria gritted her teeth in pain, recognizing her foe's strength in combat: full-on melee wouldn't work now.[/i] [i]Yet, agility would. Victoria took to two-handing her straight sword, the power sword's energized blade gleaming with vibrant, destructive energy once again. If she could get behind the beast, or find a way to halt it's wrath, then she would be good.[/i]