Daemon, however, let no one go there without permission - not even Renji - and took the blow to the thigh instead, shifting his body into the kick. His leg went numb and he almost toppled, but at least his future offspring were safe.

"That's a low blow," he panted out, slightly breathless from pain and exertion. "No pun intended." Then he jammed his shoulder into the redhead, putting his weight behind it, attempting to knock the male off balance and backwards after his kick.