Fated to the Demon Queen
When the smoke clears up, and I finally can see Azrael, I will the ground under him to shake, throwing him off the balance before I jump, my magic propelling me forward and calling my twin blades to my hands.
He rolls out of the way, calling forth his sword, and our blades meet, steel against steel. Wholly immersed in the task before me, I’m completely thrown off when the wind blows and musk, patchouli and mahogany reach my nose. It distracts me enough that Azrael slashes his sword across my chest, and my blood sprays on myself, him, and the grass.
“Shit, Aylin! What happened? You always block that strike!” Az scolds me