The seven soldiers, led by Lina, attacked with extreme prejudice, and for a brief moment Vanessa harbored the faint hope that the battle might end right then and there. Unfortunately, just because Vanessa did not like him did not mean that he was incompetent or weak. His Kolari training, accompanied by an innate ability which warned him whenever there was danger, meant that Dave was, if nothing else, exceptionally skilled at avoiding harm.
A spear whistled past his ear, almost touching it. But it didn't. Dave had complete control over his body, and knew exactly how they'd attack, allowing him to carry out such close dodges.
He dropped low, knees slamming into the dirt as the second spear came screaming over his head. He rolled, instinct driving him more than thought, and came up just as a third soldier lunged from the left, his thrust aimed for Dave's ribs.
