One of the elementals controls the air around and shoots it at Hunter, throwing him backward. Hunter dashes forward and another one of the elementals shoots fire from her fist. The sprite jumps over the attack but as he lands, he is greeted with a cold fist to the face.
The water elemental controls the water to Hunter before freezing it to the ground while the air elemental jumps to the sky and throws a kick to the dark-haired boy's chest.
Hunter gets back up and sees the air elemental close the distance between them and throws a punch. Hunter catches the hand but receives a punch from the water elemental.
The elementals took turns hitting Hunter, some on the face, some on the back, some on the legs, and some on the gut until the sprite fell motionless to the ground.
"You should have accepted your fate back at the team challenge!" Says the water elemental, "you should have forfeited the entire match!" He added.
"I feel like shit," Hunter says as he rises back to his feet. "You must really love the pain," the water elemental said.
Hunter assumes his fighting stance, the water elemental steps forward and throws a punch but Hunter quickly steps aside and unwraps the necklace from his wrist. He twists the necklace beautifully around his hand before placing it in his pocket.
The elemental spins to hit Hunter with his elbow but Hunter turns with him avoiding the strike. The elemental throws his right elbow again but Hunter uses his right hand to push it away before taking a step back. The elemental pushes his hand towards Hunter, attempting to grab his throat but Hunter moves his head to the side allowing the hand to pass over his shoulders before trying to trap his hand but the elemental steps away and clenches his fist. He throws a right but Hunter steps to the side of the attack.
He quickly throws a left and Hunter pushes the hand downwards. The water elemental throws another punch but Hunter catches the hand before pushing him back.
As the elemental staggers backward, Hunter swiftly moves ahead of him before stamping his feet behind his opponent such that the elemental trips when he hits it. Hunter grabs the elemental once contact was made, placing a hand on his face before effortlessly flipping him over and sending him crashing face-first into the ground.
'This looks so much like Zoe's fighting pattern,' Petra who was on the bench thought.
'Our last day of training ... This was how it began ...' John thought.
'What the --' Meghan thought.
"Wait, isn't that?!" Oliver exclaimed.
The air elemental stepped up next, both charging swiftly at each other, once they were close enough, Hunter slides under the elemental's arm before placing his hand on the ground to help propel himself back to his feet.
Hunter spins and turns to face the fire elemental. She dashes forward and throws a kick aiming for the sprite's leg but the teal green-eyed boy quickly jumps and twists in the air, moving farther away before landing on his feet.
The water elemental gets back up to his feet and jumps towards Hunter before throwing a punch but the sprite blocks it. The elemental quickly takes notice of the dark-haired boy's unguarded abdomen and moves his body sideways before taking a punch toward the spot. Hunter quickly moves his left hand to stop the attack before jumping backward to create some space between them.
The water elemental closes the distance and throws a right hook but Hunter catches the hand with his left hand and attempts an uppercut but the elemental shifts his upper body backward to dodge. Hunter unclenches his fist before swinging his hand toward the elemental. The water elemental closes his eyes, bracing himself for the strike but the fire elemental appears from behind him and grabs the sprite's hand just in time.
The air elemental steps close and jump high to hit the year 1 sprite. Hunter pulls his right hand back and the fire elemental's grip comes loose, the dark-haired boy quickly grabbed the elemental's hand. He pulls the two elementals towards himself while taking a step back causing the air elemental's strike to land on his teammates.
Hunter lets them go before using his elbow to strike the water elemental who staggers back, hitting the fire elemental behind him.
The sprite turns his attention to the air elemental, using his speed to close the distance and hitting him away. The fire elemental sneaks up behind him, throwing a punch but Hunter quickly turns and catches the hand. The elemental twist her hand out of his grip before jumping to the other side. Hunter welcomes her to a strike just above the chest as soon as she lands.
The air elemental jumps and tries a kick but Hunter ducks and the breeze unbinds his tied hair. The sprite turns, tying his hair with his left hand, and uses his index and middle finger to hit him in the chest.
The fire elemental forms some fireballs around herself before launching them at Hunter who jumps back to avoid the first before hitting the rest away.
The water elemental controls water to cover both his hand before freezing them and dashing toward Hunter. The sprite turns just in time to see him approaching and quickly jumps and pauses mid-air while the elemental punches the ground, causing it to break.
Hunter spins and twists landing far away from the elemental, on his feet. The sprite looks down at his right hand to see fire around his right fist.
'Huh? When did this happen?'
[Look out!]
Hunter looks up to see the water elemental in the air with his hands raised ready to throw a punch and the sprite quickly raised his hand surrounded by flames to block, the impact causing sparks to fly around. Hunter throws a left jab that sends the elemental flying backward.
The air elemental runs forward and throws a punch that catches Hunter in the abdomen. The sprite winces before responding with a thunderous hook to his face that sends him flying away, defeated.
Vines burst out of the ground and grabs Hunter's feet. It spins him around before flinging him into a nearby tree that breaks into two.
Diana emerges from one of the trees and the water elemental steps up to her side. "You're all alone now, you should forfeit," he says.
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Hunter creates his domain and slows time within it. He could see, feel, smell, and hear everything.
The judges, Santa Claus and Mr. Daniel rise to their feet while Zyair looked on with crossed arms, almost unsurprised.
The crowd all got up to their feet, confused by the scene. "Don't tell me --" Lauren said shocked. She turned to Zoe who was just as shocked as she was, if not more.
'How is he able to do something he saw me do once ... Something even I haven't perfect,' Zoe thought.
Back at the battleground, Hunter moves and simultaneously hits all the Elementals. They all fall to the ground. Diana looks at the other elementals in surprise, "what just happened?"
"Who the fuck cares?!" The water elemental yells as he leaps to Hunter who easily steps to the side of the attack before blasting the elemental away and knocking him out.
The fire elemental stepped forward next, she shoots fire through her palms but the flames stay a foot away from Hunter, not touching him. The sprite moved forward before blasting the elemental away, knocking her out too.
"Fuck," Diana laughs softly, "you're Hunter Heffernan right? I think I might be in love." She forms two trees beside herself before controlling their roots towards him but once they made contact with the sprite, they turn to splinters scattering all around while Hunter moved towards her. He aims his hand at her chest but suddenly feels a sharp pain in his head.
Hunter falls to his knee and grabs his head as the pain persists. He starts to feel dizzy as his vision begins to fade away before falling to the ground and losing consciousness.
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Hunter blinks as he opens his eyes. The roof was white and he was lying on a bed, 'where am I?' He thought before raising both his hands to look at them, "they are still here, good. Wait, how many fingers? One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven," he counted, "ah yes, eleven, sounds about right," he said before letting his hands fall back to his sides. "Wait, what the -- one, two --"
"Hunter, you're awake," the voice of Lauren said. He turned to face the older sprite, she had a soft smile on her face, "you just missed your girlfriend," she said.
"What?"
"She just left. She's been by your side since you got admitted here," said Lauren.
"Wait, René was here?"
"Who?" Lauren says confused, "I meant the werewolf ... I think Sydney was her name."
"Oh," Hunter said as he sat up, "where am I? What happened?"
"Oh boy," Lauren said sitting next to him on the bed, "what's the last thing you remember?" She asked.
"Uh ... The final! Did we win?"
"Nope. You fainted from exhaustion while they still had one fighter left ... We lost," she said.
"Oh ..." He's face falls, "I'm sorry ..."
"For what? You did well," Lauren said, "two agents from the Public Safety and Demon Control agency were here a couple of days back, they said you should call when you get better," Lauren revealed.
"For -- how long have I been here?" Hunter asked. Lauren checks the date on her phone, "Well it's Thursday today, so ..."
Hunter nodded, 'Waleed?'
[I'm here]
'Okay,'
Lauren rose to her feet, heading for the door. "Can I leave now or ..." Hunter asked.
"Why not?"
"Well, I'll see you after the break," Hunter said.
"Have a great one," Lauren said before leaving.
Hunter reaches for his phone and began to dial Jade's number, she picks up on the first ring. "Hunter, good timing, meet us at the Met Harbor," she said before cutting the call.
Hunter sighs before rising to his feet and changing out of the hospital garment before heading out.
Just outside were Yui and Alexander, each holding a piece of luggage. "Welcome back to the land of the living bro!" Alexander smiles as he shakes Hunter.
"Thanks ... What are you two doing here?"
"We were heading home for the break and decided to pay you a visit before we leave," Alex replied.
Hunter raised an eyebrow, "you two are not --"
"We live in the same neighborhood," Yui clarified.
"Oh, right, which reminds me," Hunter said placing his hand in his pocket, "I believe this is yours," he says taking out a necklace from his pocket.
"Oh my God!" Yui jumps before hugging him tightly, "thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you," she said with a huge smile.
Alex clears his throat and she quickly let go of Hunter, taking a step back, "sorry about that," she apologized, "... I got a little carried away," she stated.
"It's fine," Hunter smiles as she turned for him to put the necklace around her neck, "thank you so much, I'll never forget this," She stated.
"Well, it's time for us to go," said Alex, Hunter nodded and the two shake hands once more before going their separate way.
...
Hunter arrived at the Harbour to find Jade, Leah, and a few others discussing something. "Hey guys," he waved.
"Finally," she smiled walking up to him, "you can use a transmission skill, right?" She asked
"Well, the last time I tried it I ended up in another realm so no, I don't think so ... What's happening?" He asked her.
"The Soul Snatcher was sighted in the Met and we managed to track him here. We can't go in there 'cause he cut off the power," she explained.
"But you're sure he's in there?" Hunter asked.
"Unless he decided to jump inside the sea and swim past our agents in boats without being noticed, yes," Jade replied.
"Alright," Hunter nodded, "I think I have an idea how to stop him."
[I know what you're thinking and it's crazy]
'Maybe but we could end this once and for all! I still have that quick regeneration, right?'
[Yes]
"What are you thinking?" Jade asked.
"Nothing too complicated. I just need a lot of gasoline and a matchstick."
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