PA61

He screamed, but she was only able to score a superficial blow before Neo attacked. The small girl tackled Cinder aside, carrying her to the floor and trying to strangle her.

Jaune fell, one hand clutched to his shoulder. Without his scroll, he had no idea what his aura was looking like, but it couldn't be good if she'd almost drawn blood. Roman's heels pelted past his face, the crook rushing to the aid of his partner. Jaune took a deep breath and ignored the pain, scrambling up to do the same.

Neo had managed to secure her hands around Cinder's throat and was choking the life from her. Cinder tried to kick back to knock her off, but when that failed she clamped her hands around Neo's wrists instead. Neo's face twisted in agony, suddenly trying to pull away. Cinder wouldn't let her.