[ Lucy on the hand, IS a great learner. She jerks to the side to dodge the fresh set of needles flung her way. She anticipated it would try to close in after something like that, and she immediately attempts to counter. Funny you should mention surprises though, because as Nightcap comes charging her way, her free hand darts to the keys at her side. ]

Open, Gate of the Lion! Loke~!

[ Nightcap didn't like light and sun, right? Have all the sun and light he could offer. Loki, as he was summoned. No wasted time in flirting with Lucy this time though - rather, he immediately moves in front of Lucy to protect her. ]

Lion Brilliance!

[ Incoming blinding light as brilliant as the sun for ya Nightcap. Lucy will capitalize on this if successful. ]