My heart hammered in my chest like a drum, Aki and I were in the midst of an exhausting exchange. Every second determined the next course of the battle, every action forced the next encounter.
It was the first time I was in such a high stakes battle. Everything I threw at her, Aki countered with impunity. I just got my right ear slashed and my forehead split open. Blood gushed out, soaking my hair and forcing my eyes to close.
The reality that I might die sent adrenaline rushing through my veins like a drug. In the eternity of a single thought, my mind raced for a solution. Aki was far too powerful in close combat. I tried to use my weapons at close range, but it seemed useless.
'Shit, guys, come on. I need some help!' I complained to the {Fates} I considered my allies.
With only one eye open, I awkwardly moved the muzzle of the MAC-11 to follow Aki. Although her kick was useless, my opponent moved her body and grappled with mine.
