The night air crackled with tension as Vex launched his attack.
His twin curved swords burst into flames, casting flickering orange light across the blood-slick pavement.
The heat washed over Kyle's face but he stood his ground, feet planted in a solid stance.
When the flaming blade came down, Kyle's tachi met it with a sharp clang. Sparks sprayed through the air like tiny fireworks.
Instead of pushing back Kyle let the force of Vex's strike carry the attack past him.
With a subtle twist of his wrist, he guided the curved sword harmlessly to the side.
Vex's eyes widened as his momentum carried him forward off-balance.
Kyle didn't hesitate.
He snapped his fingers, and a sudden gust of wind exploded upward beneath the Vex's feet.
Vex's boots left the ground for just a second, just long enough for Kyle to swing the flat of his tachi hard into his ribs.
Crack!!
The crack of bone echoed through the alley.
