The distance between them was erased in an instant.
Silas came in low, his fist driving towards Billie's rib.
Billie dropped her elbow, blocking the attack.
The pillar beneath them ruptured, exploding into tiny bits of stone.
They began to plummet to the ground, landing on the floor with a thud that echoed through the room.
She moved immediately, her hand flashing upward towards Silas's open jaw.
Silas sidestepped, dodging the attack by a margin.
Billie did not let the distance widen. Her leg shot forward, slamming hard against Silas's rib.
The force from the impact made Silas skid a few feet to the side, but he held on, fist clenched as he punched towards Billie's head.
Billie caught his hand with her palm.
Rip.
The sleeves of her clothes ripped into shreds.
Silas withdrew his hand, tilting his head just in time to avoid Billie's strike.
Both of them stopped for a moment, eyes locked on each other as they assessed themselves.
