Shadow stepped back to avoid the blade and then raised his sword to block the punch. he smile and then said " yes he beat me but that was then. i have trained and got a lot better than i was back then. in fact this is only my secondary weapon. i'm much better with my lance." Shadow stepped to the side but before his foot even hit the ground he shoved off with his other foot and then slipped behind her swinging the blade in an attempt to hit her sword in the middle of the blade. when he lands he will turn quickly and brace for her next move.