Nala licked her lips nervously as her plate rose.  Her eyes scanned over the competitors, trying to judge who'd be the biggest threat.  There seemed to be a sudden hush as the plates stopped, the competitors pausing to take in the sight.<br/><br/>Running forward she wove between the trees, her eyes focused on the prize and ears on those behind her.  There was a crash from behind as a beast of a boy sought to gain headway.  Slowing Nala allowed him to get within grabbing distance, sure enough his hands moved as expected, rising to catch her.<br/><br/>Stopping suddenly she used her momentum to turn on the ball of one foot, kicking out with the other.  There was a solid crack as her heel met with his kneecap.  She didn't stop to finish him, barely taking notice of his fall as she began to run once more.