[center][u][h1]Michelle & Belinda[/h1][/u]
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Even as Belinda had gradually increased her speed, Vala showed no openings for her to exploit. On the contrary, Vala appeared as if she were dodging with ease. Michelle couldn't find anything either. Her examinations were telling her that Vala was far faster and more agile than they were. Eventually they were knocked back with a kick, leaving Belinda to leap back in response and with time to plan their next course of action. [i][color=ed1c24]Defense or offense?[/color][/i] Belinda thought to Michelle. As Belinda began to deflect and dodge a couple spear throws from Vala, Michelle gave it a second of thought before answering, [color=00aeef][i]Defense. I'll take some blows, you learn from them, and we'll go from there.[/i][/color] 

Belinda agreed and proceeded to switch with Michelle, who summoned her shield to deflect the next spear toss. Just as the force began to dissipate, however, a second and heavier force landed on her shield. They could tell this was not a spear this time, and Michelle looked up from her shield to see Vala having already closed the gap between them, in the air to deliver a spin kick. Michelle's eyes widened in surprise, and Belinda quickly yelled out, [color=ed1c24][i]ARMOR![/i][/color] Michelle was already ahead of Belinda, summoning her full plate armor and helm to protect her. The kick slammed against Michelle's helmet, her head bending away from the force, but her body remained where it was. 

Sensing an opportunity, Michelle reached out in an attempt to grab Vala's leg while it was still there, and, should she succeed, throw her onto the ground for another attempt at a pin. If she failed, she would simply ready her shield and body for Vala's assault.