The battle between Alexander and the bear raged like a thunderstorm in the clearing. The air crackled with intensity as the beast's roars mixed with Alexander's wild laughter, their voice was echoing through the trees.
Blood trickled from a cut on Alexander's cheek, but he hardly noticed it, since he too caught up in the thrill of battle.
The bear lunged again, its paw coming down like a hammer. Alexander met it with a powerful block, feeling the bones in his arm rattle from the impact. He gritted his teeth but laughed in the bear's face, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light.
"Come on! Is that all you've got?" he taunted, his voice was raspy with exhilaration.
The bear snarled at him, with its fury blazing in its eyes. As it charged once more, using its massive weight to try and overpower the human. Alexander ducked low, sidestepping the bear's rush, but not before a paw grazed his ribs, tearing through his skin and drawing blood.
