The concrete cracked when the big man hit the ground. Vin Jin landed on top of him. The giant didn't react. He grabbed Vin's collar and belt hard. Before Vin could punch, the man's hips shot up and flipped them over.
"HRAAAGH!"
The big man was on top now. He pushed his weight down. But Vin twisted his body. One hand went to the man's face, fingers at his eyes. The other grabbed the back of his head. Vin pulled hard and broke the man's balance.
The big man roared and pushed forward. Vin used that momentum and rolled them over. They both jumped to their feet.
"WHERE ARE THEY?!" Vin Jin shouted. He moved toward the man fast.
The big man dropped low and went for Vin's waist. His thick arms wrapped around him. Vin kicked his legs back and pushed the man's head down. But the giant adjusted and lifted Vin into the air.
Vin was in the air, about to get slammed. But he hooked his leg around the man's thigh and grabbed his shoulder. When they hit the ground, Vin rolled through it and ended up on top again.
He tried to move forward, but the big man's legs came up fast. They wrapped around Vin's waist and one arm. The pressure was strong.
"Guh...!" Vin's face turned red. He tucked his chin and grabbed his own trapped arm. The big man squeezed harder, but Vin held on.
"NOT A CHANCE!" Vin planted his feet and got to his knees. He lifted the giant's lower body off the ground. He pushed forward, grabbed an ankle, and pulled it toward the man's head. The angle looked bad. The big man let go.
They broke apart and stood up, breathing hard.
"I don't know what you're talking about," the big man said.
"DON'T YOU DARE LIE TO ME!" Vin screamed.
The giant charged again. Vin moved to the side. He caught the man's wrist and hit his elbow. He turned and tried to throw him.
But the big man planted his feet and wouldn't fall. He grabbed Vin's jacket instead. Now they were locked together, gripping each other's collars.
Vin swept his foot behind the man's ankle. The giant stumbled. Vin changed his grip. He grabbed the back of the man's head and pulled it down while pushing with his hip.
"OVER!"
The big man fell hard on his back. Vin dove at him and landed in full mount, his knees pinning the man's sides.
"TELL ME AND THIS ENDS!" Vin said, drawing back his fist.
The big man said nothing. He grabbed Vin's collar and pulled him down. His other arm went under Vin's neck. The pressure built fast. Vin couldn't breathe. His vision turned red.
'Is this it...? To fail here... without saving her...?'
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
Vin grabbed the arm that was choking him with both hands. He pulled it away from his throat. The big man tried to hold on, but Vin started to stand. His back straightened. He lifted the entire man with him.
Vin grabbed the man's pants at the knees and ran forward. He SLAMMED him into the brick wall. The bricks shook. He pulled back and SLAMMED him again, harder. The hold broke.
The man dropped to his feet. Vin kicked him in the ribs. The sound echoed. The man caught Vin's leg as it came back. He drove forward with his shoulder and pushed Vin against the wall.
Vin pushed off the wall with his other foot, grabbed the man's head, and threw himself backward. They both went down.
They hit the ground in a mess. Vin pulled his leg free. Pain shot up his spine. He stomped on the man's shoulder with his free foot.
They stood up again. Vin's ankle hurt, but he didn't care.
"VIN, BEHIND YOU!" Sally screamed.
The big man came in low, going for Vin's knees. Vin couldn't stop him. He was lifted off the ground.
As he went up, Vin wrapped his arm around the man's head and locked it tight against his ribs. He squeezed hard. But the giant kept lifting, getting ready for a big slam.
At the top, Vin threw his weight sideways. They crashed down. When they landed, Vin was on his side with the headlock still on. The big man's face was turning purple.
The man bucked and clawed at Vin's face, going for his eyes. Vin turned his head and squeezed harder. The man grabbed one of Vin's fingers and bent it backward.
"AGH!" The pain made Vin let go.
They separated, both breathing hard. The big man was coughing. His face was purple and red. Vin held his bent finger. Blood dripped from his nose onto the concrete.
"ANSWER ME!" Vin screamed and charged again.
They met in the middle. The big man grabbed Vin's wrist, spun, and twisted the arm. Vin rolled with it.
He came up, but the man got behind him. A thick arm went around his waist. Vin was lifted backward. He tried to throw his weight back but it was too late. He was thrown through the air. He turned his head before his shoulder and back hit the concrete hard. The air left his lungs.
The big man jumped at him, but Vin was already moving. He rolled to his knees. An arm came around his neck from behind. He tucked his chin, stood up fast, and threw the man over his back.
The man landed, rolled, and stood. They were both panting.
Vin charged. No technique now, just anger. He grabbed the man's collar with both hands and pulled him down. His knee hit the man's gut. The man folded over. Vin grabbed the back of his head and drove another knee into his face.
"URK!"
The big man staggered back. Vin grabbed an arm and twisted it. The giant rolled forward to escape. As he came up, his leg swept out and caught Vin's ankle. Vin fell on his back.
The big man jumped on him, getting on top. His hands pinned Vin's shoulders down.
But Vin's legs moved fast. They wrapped around the man's waist. He grabbed the wrists. With a big push of his hips, he made space. His leg flew over the man's head. His other leg locked around the arm. An armbar.
He pushed his hips up hard. The elbow was bent the wrong way.
"WHERE! ARE! THEY?!" Vin roared and pulled the wrist.
The big man's face twisted in pain. He tried to get out, but the lock was too tight. His free hand grabbed at Vin's thighs.
"Wow! I didn't expect anyone to defeat Dae Bujin for me." A calm voice came from the shadows.