Antopos' sudden lunge at the Amazon startled him, bringing him out of his lustful trance.  He stepped forward, his sword raised ... thrusting in her direction, although he was not close enough for such an attack.  Her sudden, graceful move out of the path of his flailing blade impressed Nickilaus ... so effortless, and her chiding of him revealed her absolute confidence.  What manner of woman is she, he wondered, and what chance had they to defeat her?  His knees grew weak as he sensed the grave danger they had foolishly placed themselves in ...<br/><br/>His eyed her as she continued to remove what little clothing she still wore.  His mouth dropped open when she removed her loin cloth, her sex neatly trimmed and so inviting.  So taken was he the view between her legs that he did not see the exposure of her large nipples.  Nickolaus felt the power of her sexuality ... how it reached out and grabbed his mind and heart ... his sword again lowering, although he was not aware of it.  Even her retrograde movement did not distract him.<br/><br/>Her inviting hand finally caused him to look up.  She had assumed an attack position, and was beckoning them ... inviting their attack.  Nickolaus looked at Antropos, waiting for his lead.  He knew he was in over his head when it came to battle ... and she had already used the most potent weapon against him.  He raised his sword again ... almost obligatory as Antopos' compatriot ... without any implied threat or determination.  His heart was pounding as time seemed to stand still ...