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He refused to be defeated, not by a mere mortal who defied the natural order. This fight wouldn't end until David lay broken and whimpering at his feet. The air crackled with raw power as Draven closed the distance, his gleaming blade poised to deliver the final, crushing blow. The battle had entered its final, desperate act, and David stood on the precipice of oblivion.
Draven charged like a bull but David remained a statue of cool. Then, with a dancer's fluidity, he slipped into the shadows, becoming one with the darkness. Draven skidded to a halt, his momentum leaving him briefly unbalanced.
