***** Arwin stumbled when another blow landed that made his head swing as his cheek pounded but he immediately retaliated by swinging his hand as a sharp sword appeared in it, slicing across Gadiel’s chest. The vampire hissed in pain but healed instantly which made Arwin have to jump back, creating some distance between them so he had a second to heal himself with a spell. It was interesting to see that even though they rarely saw each other and had both gained significant strength and abilities over the years, they still stayed at relatively equal levels. The advantage Arwin had with magic was matched by Gadiel's speed and instant healing ability, not to mention that he had to keep their eyes from meeting as they fought to avoid being compelled because, although strong elves could not u

