The Ultimate Icicle

Swoosh!

Finnian threw his sword at Alden.

His hand was severely enhanced with spiritual energy, so the sword flew fast.

With its pointy end, the sword flew straight for Alden's chest.

Alden could not dodge. Finnian threw the sword too suddenly, and the sword was too fast.

'Is this the end?' Alden thought, looking at the incoming sword with his spiritual eyes active. 'Is this how I die?'

'Chloe,' He closed his eyes. The picture of Chloe appeared in his mind. 'I...'

CLANG!

A clashing sound rang before him, interrupting his thought.

He abruptly opened his eyes.

Before him floated a triangular ice shield. The sword has pierced into the shield, but just before reaching Alden's chest, it had stopped.

"Chloe?" Alden looked around, but there was no sign of her.

Hisss!

A snake hissing sounded.

Alden felt something moving up his shoulder.