A New Way

Alexandros slid from one move to another, his form precise and lethal. To the casual observer, he flowed like water. But Alexandros had yet to banish the alien feel of this new technique. This was not the first time he had fought without his shield. A consummate warrior did not limit himself to one style of combat.

That said, the aggression required of this new bladed technique was unusual for him. Initially, he had treated the new blade as a cutting shield. That was all well and good, but a sword was an offensive weapon. To use it defensively was to deny it its potential.

He tightened his grip before restarting the sword dance. This time, he forced himself to start with the left blade. The gift from his brother Lukas was a masterpiece of death and balance. Alexandros had no trouble adapting to its weight. He sliced with left and then right and then stabbed with left again. Slowly, he adapted to the new sensation. As he completed the final movements, he speculated when he would have to use this stance on the battlefield. [[Category:N]]