Apothis grabbed the sword, heedless of the pain in his hand, and used Rades momentum against him. He yanked on the sword, pulling Rade with it and slammed his shoulder into Rade's face. He placed a boot on his chest and pointed Rade's own sword at his neck, "If I was a traitor, I could kill you now." Silently he dropped the sword and moved to face the knights.