Julian placed his cup down.
"So where are these guys?"-
Suddenly, the girl pushed Julian. Another boy caught him, holding onto him tight.
Curly brown hair, with black eyes and tan skin. He had freckles all over his face and appeared to be about the same age as Julian.
A cocky smirk was visible on his face.
"Thank goodness you're so pretty, Marie."
Marie crossed her arms, rolling her eyes. She leaned against the brick wall.
Another boy came out of the shadows. His hair was yellow and appeared to have an excessive amount of gel. His eyes were green, lighter than Fau's.
Several more boys came out.
"This is a bit… overkill."
"Listen. Just empty your wallets, and we'll let you go on with your day, alright?" The curly-head spoke.
"I'm feeling reminiscent."
"Huh?" The yellow-haired one looked confused.
"But thank you guys. There was something I was curious about. If I retained my muscle memory."
[Cast: Wires of Steel]
From the ground, they rose. Thin strings of metal started charging toward Julian.
He quickly slipped out of the curly-headed boy's grasp.
"Eh?!-"
The wires wrapped around him.
"Matheo, let me go, damn it!"
"I'm sorry, Reggis! I didn't think he would move that fast!"
Matheo retracted the wires.
"What are you guys doing, just standing there? Attack him!" Reggis yelled.
The group of boys charged at Julian.
[Cast: Earth Stomp]
The ground shook, cracks forming in the earth, and spikes rising toward Julian. Swiftly, he evaded them all.
"I may not be as strong as before… but I can definitely defend myself against some low-level crooks!"
[Cast: Fire Ball]
While Julian was still in the air, a sphere of flames zipped toward him.
He managed to dodge it, mid-fall.
'I didn't even think I could do something like that!'
Julian landed down. Quickly, he landed a blow on one foe.
He spun, gathering momentum, then jumped, landing a kick right on the cheek.
The enemy fell to the ground.
All the others met similar fates, dropping like flies. until it was just Reggis and Matheo.
Upon seeing their fallen comrades, disgraced so easily, their morale fell.
"Keep your head up!" Reggis reminded Matheo. Matheo nodded, and the pair dashed at Julian.
[Cast: Wires of Steel]
[Cast: Quick Charge]
4 flexible rods came at Julian.
The first rod, he blocked with his left hand, sending it array.
The second rod, he kicked away, moving it out of course as well.
The third and fourth rod, he grabbed.
Expectedly, the rods were excellent conductors. The lightning traveled through the metal, electrocuting Julian.
"Krkk–!"
His hair spiked up, and his eyes turned white. Momentarily.
He quickly snapped back into focus, springing up into the air with his left foot.
[Cast: Kerazip]
Reggis leaped into the air, ready to strike Julian. His arms were positioned, and his legs were in front. A drop kick could easily be landed.
Quicker than Reggis could strike, Julian wrapped the wires around him, immobilizing him. Reggis let out a short breath.
He fell to the ground, with Julian having a much softer landing next to him. Matheo looked... scared and amazed. Nonetheless, he raised his fist.
And in seconds, Matheo was subdued.