Shawn could not be bothered to respond, and he felt a strength surging through his arm. Aurum was feeling weaker while Shawn drew closer. Aurum gritted his teeth fiercely, mustering all his strength to push Shawn away, feeling almost drained himself.

"Come on, let's fight like men!" Aurum wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, shrugging off his coat and tossing it aside. "Shawn, let's settle this like men!"

He wanted a good, honest fight to see who came out on top. He had been wanting t