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ridge. Riding over, Mulan pulled up Black Wind. Below, the Ierial Ar was trying, in vain, to keep the Rourans at bay. Soldiers stood back to back, their swords flashing in the sunlight as they struggled to fight the Rouran attackers. Arrows continued to fly through the air but they were being shot without intention as the archers sily tried to survive.
Above it all, Mulan saw the witch, once again in her hawk for She circled above the two ares, letting out nacing shrieks that encouraged the Rourans and de the Ierial soldiers shake in fear.
Mulan didn’t hesitate. Spurring Black Wind, she raced down the hill and right into the fight. As she went, she lifted her sword and swung. On either side of her, enees fell as tal t skin. She didn’t even notice the stunned looks of Coander Tung or Honghui as they caught sight of the powerful fele warrior doing what none of thenbsp; had been able to—win. Caught in the nt, she appeared like a rage through the steanbsp; that rose fronbsp; the valley floor. Her hair covered her face and her arnbsp; ved so fast that she appeared a blur.
As she raced on, Black Wind’s nostrils flared and his hooves pounded against the ground. Together, they looked like sothing gical. Reaching the heart of the battle, Mulan gathered her courage and pushed herself to her feet so that she was standing tall on her horse’s back. Then, with a cry, she leapt off and flew through the air. For a nt, she hung, suspended, before landing on the ground, her sword raised in front of her.
Instantly, the Rourans rushed at her. Channeling her training and focusing on her chi, Mulan lost herself in the rhythc swing of her sword. Around her, the n she had e to know as friends fought valiantly. Honghui’s sword dispatched two Rourans at once while Yao scread and shouted, swinging his sword wildly but effectively. Even Skatch and Raish were giving it all they had, kicking and scratching and throwing rocks to protect theelves.
Inch by inch, the Ierial Ar seed to gain a foothold. Whether it was the appearance of the sterious fele warrior or just luck, it didn’t tter. Inches were all they needed. With renewed energy, the soldiers continued to fight. Spotting the last large group of Rouran invaders, their ar heavy with sword and shield, Mulan rushed toward the
In a group, they turned to face the approaching warrior. But Mulan didn’t slow. She kept running, and just as it seed she was going to collide headfirst with the reining Rouran soldiers, she once again jued into the air. Her fe
Above it all, Mulan saw the witch, once again in her hawk for She circled above the two ares, letting out nacing shrieks that encouraged the Rourans and de the Ierial soldiers shake in fear.
Mulan didn’t hesitate. Spurring Black Wind, she raced down the hill and right into the fight. As she went, she lifted her sword and swung. On either side of her, enees fell as tal t skin. She didn’t even notice the stunned looks of Coander Tung or Honghui as they caught sight of the powerful fele warrior doing what none of thenbsp; had been able to—win. Caught in the nt, she appeared like a rage through the steanbsp; that rose fronbsp; the valley floor. Her hair covered her face and her arnbsp; ved so fast that she appeared a blur.
As she raced on, Black Wind’s nostrils flared and his hooves pounded against the ground. Together, they looked like sothing gical. Reaching the heart of the battle, Mulan gathered her courage and pushed herself to her feet so that she was standing tall on her horse’s back. Then, with a cry, she leapt off and flew through the air. For a nt, she hung, suspended, before landing on the ground, her sword raised in front of her.
Instantly, the Rourans rushed at her. Channeling her training and focusing on her chi, Mulan lost herself in the rhythc swing of her sword. Around her, the n she had e to know as friends fought valiantly. Honghui’s sword dispatched two Rourans at once while Yao scread and shouted, swinging his sword wildly but effectively. Even Skatch and Raish were giving it all they had, kicking and scratching and throwing rocks to protect theelves.
Inch by inch, the Ierial Ar seed to gain a foothold. Whether it was the appearance of the sterious fele warrior or just luck, it didn’t tter. Inches were all they needed. With renewed energy, the soldiers continued to fight. Spotting the last large group of Rouran invaders, their ar heavy with sword and shield, Mulan rushed toward the
In a group, they turned to face the approaching warrior. But Mulan didn’t slow. She kept running, and just as it seed she was going to collide headfirst with the reining Rouran soldiers, she once again jued into the air. Her fe