Neon lights swarmed Tsunami's body, coating him like a mist. Lines of various color spun around his body as if awaiting orders.
Tsunami's movements were followed by colorful light. Dashing back and forth a wave of color formed from his movements. Maneuvering behind Top Dog he balled his fists together and swung downwards. Receiving the blow to the back of his head Top Dog stumbled forward. His fist flexed and he spun to punch Tsunami. However his fist hit naught but air. Suddenly his arms jerked to the side, thin indents spreading across his arms like spiderwebs as he strained to fight against the mysterious force.
Tsunami moved to the front, "Going for a hug?"
Top Dog winced as a punch slammed into his stomach. With his arms pinned in the air he was unable to protect himself. Tsunami managed to land a few more blows before Top Dog roared, "Don't get cocky!"
His leg shot forward to kick Tsunami, but the Violet Wave leader dodged it with ease. With his ability Tsunami's speed reached the impossible for normal humans. This is what gave him such arrogance in battle. Unless your ability was speed oriented, or had some unique capability, you would find it hard to hit Tsunami.
Spiraling lights moved around his arms as Tsunami goaded, "You're one tough punching bag!"
Stella's fingers were strained, "Hurry up would you?"
"Yeah yeah, this guy can't even fight back! Some dude who got by with a mediocre strength amplifying ability. As if I'd be scared."
Light swirled fasted down Tsunami's arms as he returned to punching Top Dog. His fists turned into colorful blurs as he repeatedly delivered blows. Rotating his wrists Tsunami pulled back his arms, "And here's the finisher!"
Throwing his fists forward light swarmed to match the movement. Amplified by his ability Tsunami's twin punch would have been enough to shatter the ribs of any normal person. Those who could withstand the blow either had to have some serious tenacity, or a defense oriented ability.
Top Dog grit his teeth as he felt his body bend from the blow. Unable to even step back he had no choice but to receive the blow. Or at least that's what Stella thought.
A blood covered grin formed on Top Dog's face. His arms flexed and snapped forward, Stella's fingers suddenly relaxed for they weren't holding anything anymore. This move was unexpected for both ends, and Tsunami was still confident in Top Dog's inability to move. Arms flying forward Top Dog slammed his palms onto Tsunami's head and gripped the leader's skull.
Tsunami's eyes widened from pain and panic, "What?! Stella! What is this!?"
"He- He broke free?!"
Top Dog's voice was deep and inhuman as he spoke in a low tone, "Mediocre strength amplifying ability was it?"
Squeezing tighter Top Dog's mere strength threatened to crush Tsunami's skull. He gripped helplessly at Top Dog's hands to free himself. Unaffected Top Dog lifted his knee and slammed it into Tsunami's side. A sickening crunch sounded from the blow and Tsunami's voice hollered in pain. His once confident and cocky tone was shattered much like his ribs.
Yet Tsunami wasn't a District leader for nothing. Forced in such a scenario he let go of Top Dog's arms and extended a palm towards Top Dog's face. The neon lights suddenly shot forward and slammed against Top Dog, burning his face and eyes. In a subconscious move Top Dog threw Tsunami aside and covered his face with his hand.
Flying helplessly in the air Tsunami experienced a sudden stop on a building wall. His body suffering significant damage as all the momentum slammed back into him. Yet despite the pain flowering across his body he opted to clutch the place Top Dog kneed. Stella began to glide across the floor towards Tsunami. Lowering herself she spoke in an alarmed tone, "This strength isn't some mediocre ability!"
"No. . . fucking shit?!", Tsunami gasped for breath between words.
Stella moved her fingers and Tsunami's arm raised. Inspecting the blow Stella couldn't help but wince. Blood flowed freely down and the skin was damaged incredibly. Even a bone was poking out. Stella held a face of pity and her fingers began to twitch, "This is going to hurt like hell."
The bones moved and Tsunami's voice cracked into a scream. Skin melded itself together and bones returned to their place. This was nothing but first aid and didn't heal the wound. Tsunami almost blacked out from the pain as well.
Top Dog on the other hand cracked his neck. His face had small scorch marks on it but seemed otherwise unharmed. Each step he took created and widened the pit in Stella's stomach. If she had known he was such a fierce combatant she would've teamed up with him!
Stella stood to her feet and stepped back, "Get up Tsunami! This isn't over yet! We take care of him and that's it! His gang is done for!"
Tsunami could not stand, the pain was too intense to fight against. The damage done to his body wasn't something adrenaline could ignore. Instead he huffed, his face looking strained and pale. Stella's face twisted as she extended a hand, "You should've expected this when you accepted my offer."
Tsunami's body twitched unnaturally as he stood. Like he was being lifted by something else rather than his own strength. Pain flooded his nerves as he hollered, "Stella! What do you think you're doing?!"
"All that matters is that we take him down! If you're not going to be of use, I'll make you of use!"
Stiffly moving forward Tsunami's arms raised and neon lights flew towards him from the neon signs. Blood dripped to the ground and mixed with sweat and dirt. Labored breaths escaped from Tsunami's lips as he tried to simply maintain consciousness. Biting his lip he screamed, "Stella!! I won't let you get away with this!!"
Top Dog was disgusted, "How pathetic. Look at you hiding behind your so-called ally."
"Shut up! It doesn't matter, I'll take you and him down at the same time!"
Top Dog took a step forward which made Stella flinch. Her fingers extended and Tsunami lurched forward in an inhumane method. His arm snapped forward in a rigid punch towards Top Dog. It connected with Top Dog's chest with ease but it lacked all the force from before. Raising his hand Top Dog gently moved Tsunami's arm, "You've really touched the bottom Stella. Ya pushed him too far."
"Shut up shut up!", Stella's hand twitched as Tsunami's other fist was thrown forward. Neon light fell to the ground, like dust falling off. Stella couldn't quite understand, "Damn it Tsunami! You won't live if you don't use that ability of yours!"
"He can't."
"Shut up!!", Stella's fingers moved rapidly as Tsunami released a flurry of blows. Each punch landed cleanly, but more neon light fell to the ground. Eventually the last of the light fell and faded away. Stella's expression turned furious, "You're going to get us both killed like this!!"
"How fucking foolish. What a waste.", Top Dog lectured while grasping Tsunami. He jerked the body to the side and Stella's fingers loosened. Gently laying Tsunami on the ground Top Dog closed the leader's eyes, "He's been dead for a bit now."
"What. . . ?"
"That last scream of his, that was it. The last of his energy."
Tsunami couldn't withstand the shock of his body moving despite it being broken. Even if the first aid Stella performed put it back into place, it still needed a lot of time to heal. Being forced to fight against his will, the movements caused an unfathomable amount of pain. Unable to withstand the shock of such pain he quickly passed out and died.
Such quick deaths weren't uncommon in this city. Although brutal ones like this were a bit rare. At any point anyone could die. It doesn't matter who, or how strong they might seem. One wrong move, one wrong choice, one wrong step. That's all it took. In this city ruled by gangs were strength equaled power, the weak died. This is what it means to be in a lawless city. There was no saving people, no law enforcement, no heroes, no hospital to care for the injured. It was everyone for themselves.
Top Dog's voice raised, "Violet Wave!!! Your leader is dead!"
His inhuman voice called attention to the fighting groups. Many saw Tsunami on the ground. Fear quickly spread through their ranks. None of them were capable of beating their leader, that was why they were under him. Yet suddenly this new skin District managed to beat Tsunami like this? Just who were the Street Dogs?
Morale plummeted for Violet Wave. A majority of them turned and ran away. This was often the best way to handle wars in this city. Taking down the leader was a sure fire for a gang to wipe. Yet a few braver faces walked towards Top Dog.
They weren't here to fight.
Top Dog nodded in their direction and moved towards Stella instead. Violet Wave surrounded Tsunami and gently lifted him. Carrying him back. Despite the chaos of battle, people still had some morals. Upon seeing the retreating gang carry one of their fallen comrades, none moved to stop them.
As for Top Dog, each of his steps caused fear to grow larger in Stella's heart.