Aiden Shepard [ Abraham Van Helsing ] (arcere) wrote in bellumlogs,
For all his anger, for all the strength behind his punches, Aiden wasn't overly strong. Vlad had some years and what had to be Dracula- or past fighter experience- inspired strength on him, and even though his second fist hit, it missed its mark when Vlad shoved him back. He wasn't pushing against the bastard so he stumbled, feet sliding against the dark stone of the courtyard before tripping him up and nearly sending him crashing to the ground. Those teeth -- Jesus!
The knee hit its mark and Aiden choked, doubling over almost immediately. He knew a disadvantage when he was in one and as he fought desperately to keep his feet from going out from under him, he brought his head up hard, in case Vlad was trying to go for the back of his neck while he was down. His stomach screamed at him but the rage was driving him, keeping the pain manageable. Or trying, anyway. If he could just break those teeth --