She closed her eyes.  Best to let the light guide her.  She swallowed hard and shook her head to answer him.  Afraid, no.  Never be afraid of the darkness, that's what sensai had said.  She would not be afraid.<br/><br/>She waited though, waited until she felt the rush of his sword before she brought her own up to deflect him.  She never opened her eyes, only stood there, her hands pressed aganist her sword to hold him off.  He might have been stronger than her, but he would not win.