Niki struck out at every vulnerable spot she saw, stab, slice, stab, slice. Then, 

     Pow!

     Niki took a fist to the abdomen. It doubled her over and sent her flying back to bounce against a wall.

     Ow!

     Niki went into a defensive stance, feet planted firmly on the floor, arms open and ready to strike or grab weapons. 

​     She got a look at the person who'd punched her.

     Cole!

     It was like he knew where she was even though he couldn't see her. 

     He's been training, Niki thought. He's a real warrior now. I can tell by the way he carries himself. 

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