"ARGH!" R.D. screamed as he finally threw himself at the beast, his blade flashing outward.
The beast bellowed as he made a shallow cut on its arm, and it backhanded him roughly, sending the teen bouncing back across the stone floor of the arena. He stood up and glared at the beast, then charged again.
He swung wildly, aiming to sever an arm or make a lethal cut into the monster's chest. However, the beast deftly avoided each blow, before catching the final one with its hand. Before R.D. could pull on the blade, the beast punched him in the gut, knocking the wind out of him. He nearly fell to his knees, but the beast then kicked him clear into the wall of the arena, next to the gate.
He pulled himself back up, readying his blade once more. God dammit I'm getting tired of this world, he thought exasperatedly.