William shook off the shock of Scarlett's special move and got back to his feet, his eyes alight with new determination. That move she pulled off had been something else, something extraordinary, and it had taken him completely by surprise.
Clang! Clang!
The wooden swords continued to meet in a rapid-fire exchange, the sound echoing through the arena. Scarlett was in her element, her eyes shining with joy and excitement, every move a dance, every strike a thrill. She was having the time of her life, and it showed in her smile, in her laughter, in the way she moved with such grace and power.
But as they continued to spar, something changed.
