Hero and Mike stood side by side, both in a battle stance and ready to strike or defend. They chose to attack. Together they dashed toward the stone guardian. Their blades cut through the air, and the clash rang out loud enough to echo across the cloudy field. Both of their attacks were blocked. Their weapons slammed against the guardian's.
Mike's sword struck the guardian's axe. The axe cracked and split in several places while Mike's blade stayed intact thanks to the power of the shadow. Hero's sword, however, shattered into pieces. That was the end of Hero's blue blade. Only the handle remained in his hand. For a moment he looked sad, but the feeling vanished immediately when the guardian kicked at him.
It happened incredibly fast. Hero dodged at the last second by throwing himself backwards. The guardian immediately swung its sword after him, trying to stab him while he was still in midair. The blade spun toward Hero.
