Forest Dweller

You wait a second too long, and as you get ready to strike she does a full spin in midair and strikes down at you, knocking the wind out of you and causing darkness to wash over your vision. When you finally regain conciousness, Elk is reading a book.
"Elk! He's awake! Are you sure he can take this?"
"Start over now, i've waited long enough."
"I'm fine, Ayla." You manage.