"We're surrounded!" Ren growled, gripping his dagger tightly, waiting for them to attack.
"They're just shadows! Attack every one of him until you find the real one!" Reina snapped, her jade eyes burning with fury. Despite the blood trickling from her bandaged side, she crouched low, her body shimmering with raw speed. In a flash, she became a blur, darting between the clones faster than the eye could track. Each strike she delivered sent another clone exploding into smoke.
Ren's gaze followed her for a split second before he spotted a clone sneaking up behind her. Without hesitation, he threw himself forward, catching the clone off-guard and landing a solid punch to its face. For the first time, the clone didn't dissipate. Akai grunted, stepping back with a hand on his jaw.
"You actually landed a hit," Akai said, his tone laced with amusement. "Impressive, kid. But that's as far as I will let you get!