Apparently, the batpony had the same thought, and she darted to the right -- towards the shadow-creature's shield-arm instead of the menacing dagger -- juking low before turning away, only to slash at his eyes with her left wing-blade. This time, she either punctured through the bronze or managed to find the gap, and, with another horrifying roar of pain, the shadow creature tumbled over sideways. Ebonshield landed, her right leg tucked up tight against her torso, panting heavily and apparently relieved to be done with the fight.