Admirer
The two charged at each other, but the forsvarer had the first strike by swinging the bardiche sideways, with her weapon being larger than mikari's, but the dawnrunner still chose to capitalise on that, gracefully diving over the weapon's haft.
From the Desk of Ms. Bellington 2: The Tasks of Ms. Bellington
Sarah furious just from the first strike picked up ronko and dragged his carcass out the studio doors and roared in declaration that he's fired and ronko left running saying he'll sue.
The Protector chapter 3: A New World and Back Again
Garis entered the center of the courtyard. readying his weapon, and he concentrates for his oppenents first strike, he noticed that she hasn't unsheethed her katana. "well what are you waiting for!?"
Chapter 1: A Nice Encounter
I felt like i was about to explode, and as soon the as the first strike ended i got struck again. but this time i felt no pain, in its place i feel the most energizing power i had ever experienced.
71 - Deception
In fact, they already are prepared to make the first strike.' he said, and gestured in the air. a little blue bird popped up, and disappeared after flying away. quanda shook his head when his vision swayed once. 'wait. how do you know this?'
Triump or agony
Rakshasi kept on coaxing him out to make the first strike; it helped a bit dion ran at rakshasi to strike her but even before he could try to hit her he tripped over his own claws and tripped face down in the dirt.
Splintered Light, Ch 9.4: Looking Ahead; Looking Back
The conversation was on the brink of turning more lighthearted and playful but it didn't get the chance as the ship vibrated; the two anchors were being weighed and a moment later it heaved faintly as the first strikes of the oars pushed it forward.
751 Heavy Metals
Harappa, mohenjo-daro, all sorts of places that had been first-striked, complete with layers of trinity glass. but nothing weaponizable and no-one would listen.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 70
It was the calm before the storm, the heartbeat before the drums fall silent, the single breath before the first strike. it was such a fragile magic, so easily broken.
Cold Start - Ice
A hush fell over the crowd as the first strike of the citadel clock began to slowly count to twelve, the massive mechanical device taking plenty of time between strikes.
[Commission] Subterfuge, usurpation and vigilante justice
She was ready for the pony's first strike with the wrench. she dodged it by flying under it, what she didn't expect was the second attack, which came as an uppercut. chrysalis barely managed to dodge that one, but turning to one side.
One Week to Change: Chapter 9
Only as a first strike though. things would get tougher. another cheer was elicited from the centre field, growing louder as the growlithe chants started emerging.