ReGenesis

A Split

Chapter 4: A Split

As much as I tried not to believe it, I was in the middle of a battle. I was

powerless, only being able to witness the fight taking place in front of me. I

wish I could help with something, but I would just be in their way.

Metal clashed with metal. The silver sword and the steel fans collided. The

force of the impact was great enough to make the fan-wielder stagger

back. The young woman was strong. The woman didn't waste any time and

followed up with another slash from her sword. Sainal managed to parry the

strike at the last minute with his fan. Another slash followed, and another,

and another, each faster than the last. Finally, Sainal jumped back. The

blade had managed to cut his forearm. Blood spurted from the wound and

decorated the ground with crimson.

Sainal winced and sent a death glare towards the woman. She ran towards

Sainal, sword at the ready.

"Screw you!" Sainal waved his fans in front of him in an arc. The winds

picked up and moved towards the woman. The gust of wind made her

stumble, losing her form. Sainal drew back both of his hands to his sides

and swung the fans in a huge arc. The winds became stronger. I could feel it

even from where I was standing.

The woman reacted quickly. She shielded herself with her forearms and

jumped. The gust propelled her backwards a few meters from her initial

position. Even so, she landed perfectly on her feet, unfazed. Amazing. She

was able to think and react quickly to changes in the situation she was in.

She was incredible.

"You’re a bright one, aren't you?" Sainal said. "I would have killed you easily

if you had stumbled just now."

"I am the House's prodigy. Don't underestimate me," The woman replied

flatly.

"Such confidence! I'm impressed. Come at me with all you’ve got, then!"

She dashed forwards, only to be greeted by another gust of wind. She

was forced to go into a defensive stance. Sainal sent another gust but she

evaded it. Another gust headed towards her but she dodged it as well. She

was in range of Sainal now and raised her sword above her head. Suddenly,

she was thrown back by another gale of wind. It hit her chest directly. She

landed on her back.

"Don't underestimate me either! I don't really need this to control the

winds!" Sainal waved his fan in a circular motion. Instantly, a gust of wind

lifted her up into the air. She was open, in midair, and at the mercy of the

wind. She fell to the ground, frantically trying to defend herself. Sainal