The gang was at G-one's room except Lily.
Lavangi: (Sips on her glass) Hah! The cola is refreshing.
Simar: Today's game was a blast.
Piyush: I actually didn't expect you all to give such tight competition to the boys. It was a spectacle to watch you all play.
Lavangi: Did I impress you?
Piyush: Your entire team impressed me, if you are asking about the performance.
Moon: And me, me. How was my gameplay?
Piyush: You were, umm, okay.
Moon: What (pouts)? I was just okay huh?
Everyone laughs…
Akash: You were great, princess. He is just jealous that he is not as good as you.
Piyush: Come to basketball, we will see who is better than who.
Moon: You come to football. That will make for an equal game.
Piyush: How will that make for an equal game, crazy sis?
Moon: Yeah, and asking me to play the game where you will definitely win, do you even know the meaning of equal?
Piyush: Well, it was all thanks to Mia.
Mia: (drinking her cola) Hmm!?
Piyush: If it weren't for you, your team might have lost.
Mia: Well, if you are asking me, it was the effort of the entire team that pulled us through.
Moon: Team means me.
Piyush: Teams means except you.
Moon: Wha!! I scored two goals, remember.
Lavangi: Hey, ease up, she is right. The starting two goals really did change the flow of the game.
Simar: Well, (gulps cola) it gave us hope at least, to keep going and aim for the win.
Moon: And if we had more time, I am sure we would have won.
Piyush: Excuse me!
Lavangi: Yeah, true. Mia was on fire. We just had to give her a pass and boom.
Piyush: Like hell, the boys would have pulled another lead on you.
Moon: (Laughs) He didn't even feel shame saying that.
Mia: (Chuckles).
Lavangi and Simar: (Giggle)
Piyush: What? Something funny I said?
Moon: Nikita was standing at the goal post. Did you forget? She wouldn't have let a single ball pass by her.
Piyush: Hah! Subhan's kicks are so fast that it rips through people's hearts. And you are talking about a measly goalkeeper.
Moon: Yeah, the one whose kicks didn't even faze Nikita. Get out of your dream world.
Piyush: He didn't get a good shot or would have seen what his shots are like.
Akash: His shots wouldn't even make a hole in my underwear, talking about the heart termite.
Everyone laughs…
Piyush: Anyway, where is Lily? You called her right?
Akash: Yes, I did. She must be on her way.
Piyush: That poor girl fell very badly. I wonder if she is doing ok?
Lavangi: Oh shit! I forgot to ask her about it.
Simar: Well, we will ask her about it when she shows up.
Lavangi: Good idea.
Mia: You were with her the last time, Moon. How was she? She didn't injure her face, did she?
Moon: No way, it was just a short fall. She is alright.
Piyush: Again you! Everyone saw her falling on her face. It is a big deal for a woman if she got a scar on her beautiful face. Don't make light of it, you crazy sis.
Moon: But she didn't get any.
Piyush: Ofcourse, or this monkey would have gone crazy for his heroine, right?
Akash: Right.
Everyone laughs…
Outside…
Ana meets Nikita outside G-one's room. Both were coming for the get together. They stare at each other standing at their places.
Ana: Nikita!
Nikita: Ana!
Ana: Good game.
Nikita: (Smiles) Oh thank you. You liked it?
Ana: I won't lie. Yes, I did.
Nikita: Good. At least you were entertained.
Ana: (Annoyed) Shall we go inside?
Nikita: Yes, of course. After you.
They enter the room…
Moon: Hey, you both are late.
Nikita: Yeah, wasted some time explaining to my warden where I was going. She understood, or I might have had to take some unsophisticated steps to make her understand.
Lavangi: (Laughs, woozy) Woo! Now that would have been baaad, no hitting the warden (hiccup).
Piyush: Hey yo, you drunk?
Lavangi: I am not drunk, you are drunk (falls on Simar's lap).
Piyush: What the! (To Akash) Bastard! Don't tell me you mixed something in it.
Akash: (Waves his hand) Why the hell will I do that?
Piyush: No way! Lavangi got drunk on a cola? How is that possible?
Simar: (slaps gently on Lavangi's face) Hey, Lavangi, get up or I am gonna tickle you.
Lavangi: (Still woozy) I am so tired.
Moon: She is just tired.
Piyush: Damn it, don't scare me like that. I was about to throw away my glass, crazy girl.
Everyone laughs.
Nikita: Get me one first. Don't throw away yours.
Piyush: Ofcourse, (pours cola for both Nikita and Ana) Here.
Ana: No, I am fine.
Piyush: What you saying, get one. Don't waste the moment. If you don't get a cola, why come in here then. Take it, don't act as a stranger. You are part of the group now.
Moon: Right, Ana. There is nothing in it, if you are worried about it. Should I take a sip first?
Piyush: Yo, don't spoil her drink. Drink yours.
Moon: But I am out of mine.
Piyush: (Sarcastic) Then ask me some, I will pour it for you, crazy sis.
Everyone laughs…
Mia: Take mine, if you want, Moon.
Piyush: No, why? I am giving it to her, you shut up and drink yours Mia.
Mia: Okay! (Sips).
Moon: Hey don't scold her. She is who the party is for. Star of today's game.
Simar: Hey, I don't see baby. Where is he?
Piyush: Ya, he should have been back by now. What is he up to?
Simar: Oh no, he is not lost, is he?
Piyush: Don't worry about it. He is a very smart dog. Must be playing around somewhere.
Ana: He is a good boy.
Piyush: See, Ana knows.
Nikita: Oh, you do. How lucky of you. Unfortunately, I have never met him sadly. Would you like to tell us how you know about him?
Ana: (Sips cola) It was G-one! (stops abruptly).
Nikita: Yes, G-one and?
Ana: I met him one day when he was with G-one in the park, playing.
Nikita: Oh, I see. Talking about G-one, where is he? Has he decided not to be a part of the celebration?
Piyush: What are you talking about? He is in the kitchen getting some snacks for us.
Nikita: Is he?
Mia: He is taking some time.
Simar: Yeah, right. Is he cooking in there?
Piyush: Maybe, I should go and see (about to get up).
Moon: (Pushes him down) Wait, I shall go.
Piyush: Fine, if you want to.
Moon goes into the kitchen and sees G-one cooking something on the stove. She goes and stands beside him.
Moon: G-one!
G-one: (Looks at her) Hey!
Moon: Everyone is waiting for you outside, you know.
G-one: Almost done with the crackers. I thought it would go best with the cola, so here I am.
Moon: (goes to the other side) Need any help?
G-one: Yes, I think.
Moon: Really!? Tell me.
G-one: If you won't mind, tell me what happened when you went inside the building with Lily after she fell down.
Moon: (Surprised, Stutters) No..no..nothing. She just wanted to wash her face. So I went with her.
G-one: Oh! What's wrong with Akash? After he came out of the building meeting you two inside, he is acting all different.
Moon: Really!? I don't feel that way.
G-one: Ofcourse, you don't know him for as long as I do. Did something happen between him and Lily there?
Moon: Nothing, as far as I remember.
G-one: Ok, (turns off the stove) One last question?
Moon: Yes?
G-one: What are you doing?
G-one grabs a kitchen knife with his right hand pushed towards him by Moon.
Moon: Ofcourse, (expression changed) I expected you to notice that something is amiss. You aren't his arch nemesis just for show.
G-one: (Snatches the knife from her) Looks like his powers have grown. Surprising!.
Moon: Surprises are yet to be disclosed.
Moon claps her hand and a sound wave throws G-one out of the kitchen into the hall where everyone was sitting. G-one, pushed back by the wave, flips, lands on his knees and slides back some distance as he tries to slow down his momentum by dragging his left palm along the ground. Everyone was surprised by the sudden breakout of G-one from the kitchen with that loud sound.
Lavangi: (Wakes out of her dizziness) Wha…what is happening?
Everyone stands in their places.
Piyush: G-one! (Sees Moon coming out of the kitchen with a wicked smile) Sis, what is this?
Moon: (Taunts) Don't get up, G-one. You are right where you belong, under my feet.
G-one: (Gets up) Lily!
Everyone is shocked.
Piyush: What! What did you call her?
Simar: Is G-one out of his mind? That's Moon right there.
Ana: Something is not right. We should step back.
Piyush: (Looks at Akash but Akash has no reaction on his face, Piyush is sceptical about him now).
Moon: (Raises her hand in joy) Wow! This power is so handy. Looks like I will finish you off here and now. He will be so happy with me.
Mia: (Tranced) No! Moon (begins approaching her). Come back.
Piyush: Mia! Stop!
Moon: Don't… interrupt… me…
Moon raises her hand towards Mia and swings another one to produce a clap with it and generate a sound wave throwing it towards Mia.
Piyush: (Jumps and tackles Mia out of the way) Watch out!
The wave bangs into the front door and breaks it open outwards. G-one dashes towards Moon, Moon quickly turns towards G-one ready with a finger snap. G-one gets out of the line of fire and pushes her hand towards the ground sending the wave into the ground shaking the floor in the room along with the people inside who struggle to stand on their feet. G-one lifts his left elbow and pushes it towards her face but stops right before impact while staring at her face with sharp eyes, thinking about Moon and the one who was behind her face. Suddenly he is kicked and gets thrown back into the wall behind. Everyone was dumbstruck after seeing Akash kick G-one away. Akash transforms into Ra-one.
Simar: Who is that?
Piyush: (Angry) Ra-one!
Ra-one: I was hoping to keep this charade for a little longer. Well, it was worth it even if I made a fool out of you all until this moment. Especially you, G-one.
Moon: (Stood behind Ra-one with a devilish smile).
G-one: (stands, takes a deep breath, exhales slowly, jerks down his left arm) Remove that wicked smile of that beautiful face, (cracks his neck left then right, puts his right foot forward, raises his left fist then raises his right fist up and gives a quick punch forward for a stretch) my Moon doesn't have such a ridiculous and ugly smile.
Moon: (Loses her smile)
Ra-one: A fighting stance, good, good. This will be quick.
G-one: I agree.
Ra-one dashes towards G-one. He launches a right high kick at G-one, G-one ducks and dodges it, he sneaks a left low kick, G-one forwards his right shin and blocks the low kick then pulls his right elbow back and punches Ra-one pushing him back. Moon snaps her finger and throws a giant wave at G-one throwing him back into the wall behind. G-one slams into the wall. Ra-one, thinking to take advantage of the chance, jumps with a strong punch. G-one tilts his head to the left, Ra-one's punch hits the wall behind and cracks it. G-one steps forward and grabs Ra-one's head from behind and bashes it into the wall. Moon snaps her finger and shoots a sharp wave at G-one. G-one dodges it, leading it to hit Ra-one behind slamming him back into the wall. G-one runs towards Moon with quick steps. Moon shoots a barrage of waves towards him but he dodges it all. She claps a huge one, but G-one ducks low, and returns with a calculated uppercut, hitting her chin, sending her into a tranced state.
G-one: (Calls) Piyush!
Piyush: Got her (grabs unconscious Moon and begins pulling her back).
G-one: (Turns back) Now, how many pieces should I rip you in, clone?
Ra-one: (trying to get his footing) Damn that useless bitch. She is hitting me, and she is supposed to be on my side.
G-one: (Begins walking towards him) Actually, she is supposed to be on my side.
Ra-one: (Laughs) Chicks always choose the winning side.
G-one: Ofcourse, that's why she chose me.
G-one begins cooking an orb, so does Ra-one. Both throw the orb at each other, the orbs collide and send out a shock wave throwing the other off balance. Ra-one tries to see through the chaos. As he opens his eyes, he finds G-one standing on his face with his sharp eyes. He quickly throws a straight jab, G-one dodges, then grab his arm, pulls forward, digs his elbow into his face, kicks his right and left shin, as he bends G-one grabs his head and pushes it down impaling his right knee into his face launching him into the ceiling. Ra-one crashes into the ceiling then falls down. G-one crouches and lifts his head.
G-one: (Holding his head) Where is my brother?
Ra-one: (Laughs) You think I will tell you.
G-one: No, I was just making conversation, (bashes his head into the ground) Bitch.
G-one tosses him into the air, crouches and builds up strength on his left arm generating sparks around it and drills it through the chest of the falling Ra-one.
Ra-one: (Disintegrating) This cannot be. How are you stronger than me?
G-one: I won't tell you.
Ra-one: (disappears).
G-one rushes towards the group.
Mia: (gently slapping on Moon's face) Moon! Moon! Wake up.
Piyush: (Looks at G-one) Have you destroyed him?
G-one: (Crouches) Yes.
Lavangi: She is not waking up. Why did you hit her so hard, you brute?
G-one: Sorry about that. I held back as much as I could. Give me some space (extends his right hand and pats on Moon's head).
Lavangi: What are you…
Lily: (Transforms out of Moon).
Everyone is surprised.
Simar: Lily!!
Piyush: How is this…
G-one: Ra-one did this.
Mia: What are you talking about?
Piyush: You won't understand.
Ana: Then make us.
Lily: (Opens her eyes).
Mia: She is awake.
Lily: (Tears drop her eyes, grabs G-one's hand) G-one!
Flashback…
Before the football match…
Lily was about to get into her classroom. Someone interrupted her just outside the gate.
Friend: Lily!
Lily: (Turns back) Hey!
Friend: Excited about the match?
Lily: Very.
Friend: Go make us proud, all right.
Lily: You bet I will.
Friend: Let me give you my blessings (Raises her right palm over Lily's head).
Lily: (Laughs) Ok, mom (lowers her head).
As her friend puts her palm on her head, she falls into a dark place.
Lily: (Gets up) What's this? I don't see anything. What just happened?
Echo: (appears behind him) You are in your head.
Lily: (Jumps up and stumbles back a little) Echo! Hey, long time no see.
Echo: Ofcourse.
Lily: What is this place?
Echo: It is your consciousness.
Lily: My consciousness!? How so? I don't see anything here.
Echo: It's because your light is out.
Lily: How did that happen?
Echo: Somebody or something forced your mind into hibernation.
Lily: Is that so? But why can I still think?
Echo: (annoyed) Because I can think. Now stop the questions, I will explain everything.
Lily: Oh you are so cute.
Echo: Enough with the buttering. Listen to me carefully. Since the time I began residing in your body, our spirit energy has fused together being that I am a spirit and your soul is also a form of spirit. Even though we have fused, my consciousness did not fade away, not yet at least, allowing me to observe everything that you observe through your senses.
Lily: (Listening carefully staring at Echo) Interesting.
Echo: The reason we didn't see each other for this long is because we are slowly merging making me and you the same person. This encounter is an abnormality because someone forced you to black out. Since your other self, that is me, did not come into contact with that something, I am still awake. Since we have merged to an extent, a part of your consciousness has kept itself active with mine.
Lily: Oh! So you have always been here the whole time.
Echo: Yes, experiencing everything that you have been doing.
Lily: (Cover her face) Oh no! You know everything now.
Echo: (Yells in anger) Know what! Nuclear codes that you have been hiding in your mind.
Lily: (Peeks through one eye) No, not that, the perverted stuff.
Echo: (Blushes, looks away) That… don't worry about that, my consciousness will melt into yours anyway. I will disappear, so chill.
Lily: (grabs his shoulder, flustered) No, I don't want you to disappear.
Echo: (Looks down in gloom) But that's how we are created. We blend into the things we live in.
Lily: No!! Is there no way to keep you here with me?
Echo: (Looks at her) Not that I know off. Anyway, forget about that. Something is going on outside. You might not want to miss that.
Lily: What?
A visual appears before her. Someone looking exactly like her stood before her and behind her stood Moon with blank eyes.
Lily: Moon? That's me.
Echo: Since I am awake, I can see what your senses see, and because of me so can you.
Lily: That's not right. How can there be another me?
Echo: That's obviously someone else not you.
Lily: How do I get out of here?
Echo: Well, it is entirely up to you. I can only help you with magic and physical recoveries. But, psychological, no clue.
The visual begins to move away leaving Moon behind.
Lily: No, don't leave Moon alone there with someone who is me but not me, I am me.
Echo: Wanna do a coin toss to decide?
Her vision begins moving away, walking towards the girl's sports room. Akash appears in her vision, but the vision hides behind a corner.
Lily: That's Akash. But why am I hiding from him? (Yells) Akash!
Echo: It's because it is not you. Your body is being controlled by someone else. And don't yell idiot. He won't be able to hear it.
Her vision begins to follow Akash from behind covertly.
Lily: Oh god! Good, I am following him.
Echo: Huh!
Lily: I mean, the one who is not me is following him.
The vision slowly creeps behind Akash as Akash strolled down the corridor looking for Moon and Lily. As Akash reaches Moon and Lily, the vision unintentionally turns to a one way window reflecting Lily's image who is now Moon.
Lily: (shocked, rubs on her face all over) What is this? Why do I have Moon's reflection before me. Moon is there, not here.
Echo: You are really an idiot. The reflection is of Moon because you are Moon, or say you look like her.
Lily: Why?
Vision ends…
Moon and fake Lily were about to walk away when Akash approached them.
Akash: Hey, my heroine. You doing ok?
Fake Lily: (Turns back, smiles) Yeah. I am feeling just fine. Just a little pain around my knee. So we were just going to the infirmary to get some ointment on it.
Akash: I see (sees Moon standing behind the fake Lily expressionless), I will come with you.
Fake Lily: No, we are ok. You go enjoy the match outside.
Akash: What are you saying? You think some stupid game is more important to me than my heroine. I will take care of you, it is my duty.
Fake Lily: (Smiles) Ok, come along.
Akash: I am right behind you.
Fake Lily moves ahead. Akash looks at Moon who was staring straight without blinking. Moon followed the fake Lily. Akash walked behind them. The infirmary was at the far end of the building opposite to the field. The number of students in the building was reaching almost none as the remaining went out to watch the match as well. They reach the infirmary. Moon was still unresponsive.
Fake Lily: Moon, get me the ointment from the cabinet.
Moon: (Goes to get it).
Akash: (Standing behind the fake Lily) So, should we do it here or you would like to head outside?
Fake Lily: (Turns towards Akash) Huh?
Akash: G-one told me you have the ability to shape shift. And you almost had me, but thanks to Moon, her magic has given me the ability to see Aura too. And I remember my heroine having a white aura. But all I see around you is a dark red sickening fog of malice.
Fake Lily: (Smile stretches on her face)
Akash: Ra-one!
Fake Lily: (Voice transitions into Ra-one's) Well, to keep Moon under my manipulation I had to keep my power active. But I didn't think you would be able to see my Aura. Looks like there is no more need for this disgusting disguise (transforms into Ra-one).
Akash: Good! Just the thing I wanted to see. I will defeat you here and now so that G-one won't have to leave and go back to the game.
Ra-one: You will defeat me? I am out of G-one's league and you think a mere human like you can defeat me.
Akash: Just try me.
Akash grabs the chair beside him and throws it at Ra-one, he brushes it away using his hand, Akash takes advantage of the opportunity and dashes and slides across the floor pulling Ra-one down to the floor by his leg. Ra-one lands on his arms, quickly flips over and kicks Akash away. He springs himself up and blocks a side kick from Akash. Akash proceeds with a barrage of punches but Ra-one easily dodges all of them and retaliates with a single punch to Akash's guts pushing him back.
Akash: (falls on his knees coughing)
Ra-one with a wicked grin walks towards Akash. Akash pushes the chair beside him towards Ra-one that collides with his leg. Before Ra-one could understand, Akash runs, jumps on the chair, grabs Ra-one's head and pulls it down crashing his neck on the chair's backrest. Ra-one's neck breaks and hangs down like a pendulum surrounded by red sparks. Akash steps away. Ra-one picks up his hanging head and adjusts it back on his head using his hands.
Ra-one: (Adjusting his head) That move was not in my combat records.
Akash: Ofcourse, it is a sky special.
Ra-one: Well, not much of a help if I can repair my broken head.
Akash: Well it helped my ego if it counts.
Ra-one kicks the chair away and lunges towards Akash. He pushes a knee upwards towards Akash's chin but Akash blocks it with both hands. However, Ra-one grabs Akash's head and bashes his face into Akash's. Akash stumbles back trying to hold his balance, Ra-one pierces in with a punch, Akash ducks and spears into Ra-one's stomach and begins pushing him back. Ra-one drags his feet to stop the push motion and digs a series of knees into Akash but Akash blocks them successfully. Akash then tries to lift Ra-one overhead by grabbing his waist but couldn't lift.
Ra-one: Oh! Too heavy for you. Let me help you.
Ra-one lifts him instead and slams him on the ground. Akash groans as he flips over to look at Ra-one. He quickly rolls away as Ra-one tries to stomp over his face. He stands and slips behind Ra-one and kicks him on his back. Ra-one stumbles forward but blocks a right elbow coming on his left face. Akash kicks his knee forcing him to crouch but Ra-one grabs his head and crashes his head with his shoulder landing on his knees. Akash stumbles back, Ra-one throws a quick back kick using his right leg into Akash's guts and Akash slides backwards falling on his knees groaning. Ra-one, enveloped in dark red fumes, stood there with an evil smile on his distorted face.
G-one, outside, watching the football match, was hit by an ominous gust of wind. He rushed inside leaving Ana behind. Ana was totally lost in the heat of the match. He enters the building and begins to push through the countable student crowd coming out of the building. His approach was halted midway as he saw Moon going towards the girl's sports room, cheerfully and alone. His eyes followed her for a while until someone pulled him into a corner.
G-one: (notices who it was) Divya! What are you…
Divya: (grabs his right hand using both of her hands, gasps)
G-one gives her a quick scan and finds her heart rate abnormally high.
G-one: (Thinks) A panic attack!
Divya slowly takes his hand and puts it on her neck. G-one grabs her neck gently. Her eyeballs flip backwards along with her head as she breathes out in tranquility. G-one sees her heart rate stabilising.
Divya: (Back to her senses) Thankyou, G-one. I don't know what's happening to me. Since I have stopped taking that white powder, I keep having these seizures.
G-one: A panic attack.
Divya: A panic attack!?
G-one: Racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling and muscle tension.
Divya: Wow, it is as you say. How do you know that? You a doctor? You can tell all that just by a touch.
G-one: Not by touch, but symptoms.
Divya: Touch, yes. Your touch, I remembered that your touch has a calming effect, I had a feeling that it would help me calm my nerves.
G-one: It is good to hear that you have given up on that stuff. I know the addiction won't go away so easily. Try to endure it. You will overcome it soon. I will try to help whenever I can.
Divya: (Smiles) Will you?
G-one: Yes, it is a good endeavour. No shame in helping out.
Divya: Thankyou. You were going somewhere?
G-one: Yes, I need to go see the match. Take care of yourself (rushes out).
Divya: Ah! (G-one vanishes, looks at her hands) Not shaking anymore. What is with his touch?
Ana notices that G-one was missing. She looks back and sees G-one standing behind.
Ana: (Surprised) G-one! I thought you went somewhere.
G-one: Just moving around.
Ana: Is everything alright?
G-one: Yes, how many times are you gonna ask that?
Ana: (Turns away her face) Don't get the wrong idea. I am not worried about you or anything.
G-one: (Whispers) Ok, why would you ask me about my well being then?
In the infirmary…
Ra-one, standing while emitting his dark energy, his smile slowly warps in as Akash rises up off the ground slowly.
Ra-one: You!
Akash's body was releasing a silver smoke, the edge of his pupils had turned silver, glittering, as the silver smoke flew upwards.
Ra-one: You have it too. That aura! Now I gotta test it on you. I want you.
Ra-one lowers his body for a dash, but as he puts his first step forward he suddenly stops.
Ra-one: (Shocked) What? How did this…
Akash spears into Ra-one and takes him outside the room, breaking through the window behind. Ra-one rolls away and sits, while Akash gets up looking at Ra-one, wipes blood dripping from his mouth.
Ra-one: (stands) How did you get magic in your blood? It is very surprising.
Akash: You won't understand even if I told you, bloodless termite.
Ra-one: Oh! That's pretty harsh. I thought you would speak to me, being that we are both magic possessors now.
Akash: (walks to side) More surprising is how someone who has no blood can have magic.
Ra-one: Blood doesn't matter, when I have (knocks with his finger) a magical HART.
Akash: Don't hold it against me if I break it, shitheart.
Ra-one: You think you can?
Akash dashes towards Ra-one, Ra-one swings his arm wide but it stops mid way.
Ra-one: What? Again?
Akash ducks and launches up with an uppercut, then steps to the side, grabs Ra-one's face and pushes it down smashing it on his left knee. Ra-one springs back, stumbling. He reaches for Ra-one's HART, but Ra-one grabs his hand and throws him over his shoulder.
Akash gets up off the ground.
Akash: (jerks his right hand) Shit! So close.
Ra-one: You're doing good, but not good enough shall I say.
Akash: I will show you termite. G-one, I am going your way.
Akash takes a deep breath and exhales out slowly, jerks his left hand down then raises his left fist up, then puts his right fist up and gives it a quick jerk forward.
Ra-one: What? Is this supposed to scare me or something?
Akash: Nah, just an introduction to the Kingsway style. Come on.
Ra-one goes in, throws a quick jab forward, Akash dodges, pulls back his fist and drills it into Ra-one's face and flings him away into the wall.
Ra-one: (gets up slowly) That was hard (his dented face repairs back).
Akash: (Hopping on his place).
Ra-one: Looks like magic is no joke. It can even give a worthless human like you super strength.
Akash: Termites like you shouldn't call someone else worthless.
Ra-one runs towards Akash, Akash dashes towards him too. Ra-one swings an arm, Akash swiftly dodges it, Ra-one swings the other arm from below but it again stops midway, Akash steps back, the arm starts it motion again, since it does not hit Akash, it freely moves from below to up, which is propelled by Akash, hitting Ra-one's chin. Ra-one stumbles back. He looks at Akash and notices his eyes went back to normal.
Ra-one: Ridiculous! You are cancelling my speed for a brief moment.
Akash: I don't know.
Ra-one jumps forward and again stops for a second and notices silver edges in Akash's pupils flickering. Akash kicks him in the guts , pushing him back. Akash moves forward, Ra-one swings his arm again, again it stops mid way, Akash ducks below it and slips back, grabs Ra-one's head from behind and pulls him over his head and slams him face first into the ground.
Akash: See, you aren't so heavy, are you?
Ra-one vanishes from the ground and zaps around the area.
Ra-one: You can't cancel someone's speed, if you can't see him.
Akash: (Silver flames in his eyes) Speed reading.
His eyes became active and began to follow Ra-one even though he was moving at accelerated speed. Ra-one noticed him following his movement, so before he could cancel his speed again, he took advantage of his momentum and drove in a punch. Akash swiftly dodges it, stepping aside, puts both of his hands on Ra-one's back pushing him down and digs his right knee into his guts sending an air wave behind. Ra-one stands quick and retaliates with an elbow to his right ear, even though Akash manages to block it, the impact still throws Akash away, leaving him rolling on the ground.
Akash: (Slams his right fist on the ground) Damn it termite. That hurt (stands). Ok, time to go to level 2.
Akash brings his palm together and condensed his magical energy in a circle like a charged orb, but the orb keeps converging in with silver sparks and vanishes as Akash joins his hand and looks at Ra-one.
Ra-one: Another pathetic attempt in delaying the inevitable.
Ra-one accelerates and vanishes, Akash stands at his place.
Akash: (Follows his movement) Speed…steal.
Ra-one freezes on his spot.
Akash: This is getting old now. Let's finish this.
Akash suddenly appears out of nowhere before Ra-one, loaded with a punch and fires it into Ra-one's chest, sending him flying leaving a crater on his chest. Ra-one gets up and the crater on his chest regenerates. He touches his HART to see if it is alright. Akash appears before him again and begins raining a barrage of jabs on Ra-one's HART. Ra-one tries to stop him by responding with faster punches. But Akash steals their speed incorporating it in his own jabs, Ra-one's punches freeze for a second but then continue and hit Akash. Akash endures Ra-one's punches while his jabs were cracking the HART. An exchange of hits began to see who falls first. Akash kept stealing his speed and making it his own while Ra-one kept pummeling Akash, the stops did not faze him anymore. Finally Akash cracks the HART and drills his fist into Ra-one's chest. Ra-one stops his attacks, he falls on his knees as Akash pulls out his fist. Ra-one sat there with his head hanging down and a hole in the place of his HART. Akash, badly battered and bruised, stumbles back.
Akash: (Smiles) I told you, I will finish you here today (falls on his knees too). Now my brother will be going nowhere (falls on the ground).
Red sparks surround the hole in the chest of Ra-one. He raises his head, stands up and goes to Akash who was lying on the ground. The HART began to regenerate back to its original shape. Akash could hear Ra-one walking towards him, he could barely keep his eyes open.
Ra-one: (crouches near Akash) You were strong, boy. But unfortunately you underestimated me. The HART can only be destroyed by an anti HART weapon. So, too bad.
Akash faints. Ra-one generates a copy of himself and it transforms into Akash and walks away from there. Ra-one picks up Akash on his shoulder.
Ra-one: (Yells) Girl, follow me.
Ra-one starts walking, Moon jumps out of the broken window and begins following after Ra-one.
The flashback is over.
Lily's eyes were wet, everyone else was petrified. G-one's eyes went sharp with anger.