Sonya gave a slight smile as she heard the beast screech, she got its attention alright. She returned both hands to the hilt of her sword, taking a deep breath. This was her first taste of real combat and she would not screw it up! Spreading her legs, the girl took a stance, holding her blade up as her eyes locked towards the source of the sound. It wasn't long before her eyes beheld the giant insect, nor did it take the beast long to see her. Sonya attempted no deception or ambush, she wanted a straight one on one fight to prove herself and that's what she was about to get.<br/><br/>When the beast launched at her, Sonya had plenty of time to prepare her next move. So she waited, kept her ground as the thing closed the distance rapidly. Then, timing her step for when it was almost atop her, she quickly sidestepped away, brining her sword in to swing at the passing monster. Her movement was much like a dance, her technique revolving around finesse and timing. Of course she was aware the beast wasn't going to telegraph all its attacks like that, nor was she foolish enough to think her first strike would kill the beast. So she quickly turned to face her foe again, sword held before her.