Red Eyes

The blow landed firmly on his jaw, sending him stumbling back. Another lurched forward with a spear. I deflected it effortlessly and broke it in half, taking the tip as a long knife. One guard hesitantly moved forward and I smiled sickly at him. Blood lust was clear as day within my eyes. The guard balked again and I couldn't help but let my ego grow an inch.

He stepped left but mocked right, his kick making contact with my side. I grunted, absorbing the shock and grabbed his leg. The panic within his face made my blood run hot with excitement. Flipping him over, I socked him square on the nose as he landed.

Three more remained, but they looked at each other and threw down their weapons. I smiled sweetly at the middle one, almost making him pass out. They knew of my training. Knew that Luciana hadn't spared a single punch at my expense.

"That is not fair to them and you know it," Sophie cooed as she walked closer to my little sparring ring. The bright sun ill