Sinful Man. Part 38

"That's it!" exclaimed Xavier. "That's what I wanted to see! The fiery righteousness in your eyes! Fight harder! Show me your beautiful soul! Your powerful heart!"

Helena pulled away from him and tried to deliver a roundhouse kick, but he caught her foot and shoved her back. Regaining her balance, she charged towards him. Xavier held out his hands, and in his grip, two sabers materialized. He tossed one to Helena, who caught it as she pounced, spun around, and lashed out with the blade as if she had expected it from the very beginning. Sparks flew off the colliding edges as they stared each other down.

"You knew I was in the fencing club?"

"No, I just thought I should teach you while I was here. I want my queen to be an expert at sword fighting."

"As if!"

Disengaging, Helena crouched down and tried to deliver a slash to Xavier's leg, but he jumped back over the blade and then charged. They collided with several showers of sparks flying off in a fraction