The Vipers [5]

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!!