Chapter 16 : Secret meeting XII ( Flashback )

"I won't be losing this fight in such an absurd manner."

Xena thought to herself with a determined expression as she dropped her sword and without a second thought or a slight delay in movement, used her right hand to slam into Arthur's shoulder, sending the latter flying due to the surprise nature of the attack as well as the incredible strength mixed in.

"What in the world..."

Arthur trailed off as he could only stare in disbelief as he felt himself get thrown across the training hall towards the edge of the training ring.

"Whoa, they both got hit in quick succession. They really are going at each other with everything they can afford."

Joshua remarks with an appreciative nod thoroughly enjoying the encounter between the two.

"I never would have thought that Xena would let go of her sword to make use of her fists in such a manner. I'm sure Arthur did not expect such a tactic from Xena either."