Akane's fangs sank deeper into Viole's neck, and he felt his life force ebbing away. He tried to struggle, but Akane's grip was too strong.
Just as all hope seemed lost, a figure burst into the alleyway, sword flashing in the moonlight. Akane's eyes flicked towards the newcomer, and she snarled in annoyance.
The figure charged towards Akane, sword raised high. Akane released Viole and spun around, her own sword flashing into existence.
Viole collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. He watched in a daze as the two women clashed, their swords ringing out in a deadly rhythm.
The newcomer was a huntress, a warrior dedicated to ridding the city of supernatural creatures like Akane. Viole had heard rumors of her existence, but he never thought he'd meet her.
As the fight raged on, Viole struggled to his feet. He knew he had to get out of there, before Akane or the huntress decided to finish him off.
But as he turned to run, he felt a hand on his shoulder. The huntress had defeated Akane and was now standing beside him, her eyes gleaming with a fierce intensity.
"You're coming with me," she growled, dragging Viole away from the alleyway.
Viole struggled and kicked, but the huntress was too strong. He was trapped, at her mercy.
And as they disappeared into the night, Viole wondered if he'd just traded one enemy for another.