Forged Destiny [Book 4: Ch. 10]

The second I saw the opening, Crocea Mors was already coming in, pushed forward by my shoulder against the pommel as I less thrust and more rammed the point into it. The spinal column didn't break as I'd intended and Crocea Mors skittered off. That didn't matter, however, as it impaled deeper into the body. The Ursa stiffened, and I froze with my cheek pressed against its coarse fur.

Had we done it? Or was it about to turn and tear me limb from limb?

Qrow sealed the deal by slamming his sword in beside my own, except on the other side of its spine. Our eyes met and we pushed with all our might, toppling the monster forward. It landed with a mighty crash and did not rise again.

—Forged Destiny [Book 4: Ch. 10]