Erik and Valeria locked blades for another moment before with a grunt of effort they pushed off each other and creating space between them. Snow flew as they skidded backward, their eyes never leaving one another.But Valeria didn't wait long to jump into action again. Her wings flared wide catching the air, then with a powerful flap she shot upward. In an instant, she was high above. Without hesitation she dove back down with her sword held high. The speed of her descent making her appear like a black arrow aimed straight at Erik.Erik's eyes tracked her movement and he raised his sword just in time.CLANG!Steel met steel with a deafening clang and Erik's feet dug into the ground as he absorbed the force of her blow. The impact sent tremors through his arms, his boots slid back, carving trenches in the snow.Valeria's eyes flashed with a fierce golden light as she pressed down with all her strength, her wings beating to maintain her position in the air.