[Whatever it is that Orchid has summoned, Lightning hardly has the time to look besides a glance over her shoulder, but her field of vision is quickly taken up by the Shade coming in close, swiping its paw at a low-hanging branch that she is able to dodge. Its large black claws catch Lightning's red cape and it wrenches her backwards, bringing her sprint to a complete halt.
If it weren't for the attack on it from behind, she would have been lunch. Turned into black sludge or whatever it is that she'd become after coming into contact with it.
The bear Shade roars as the magic electrifies it, and Lightning is able to tear herself free far enough that she can bring her sword around in an upwards swing, trying to hit any part of it she's able to. She cuts through its arm, slicing one of its paws clean off its body, and when it falls, it transforms into a pool of acid that eats away at the ground. The blade itself is crackling with electricity, but only for a moment before it's absorbed back into her hands again, creating a ripple effect of light under her skin.]
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If it weren't for the attack on it from behind, she would have been lunch. Turned into black sludge or whatever it is that she'd become after coming into contact with it.
The bear Shade roars as the magic electrifies it, and Lightning is able to tear herself free far enough that she can bring her sword around in an upwards swing, trying to hit any part of it she's able to. She cuts through its arm, slicing one of its paws clean off its body, and when it falls, it transforms into a pool of acid that eats away at the ground. The blade itself is crackling with electricity, but only for a moment before it's absorbed back into her hands again, creating a ripple effect of light under her skin.]
A couple more should do it.