Zeki, after deciding to go back home due to all the commotion, walks absentmindedly. Suddenly, a girl in front of him drops her wallet. He picks it up and approaches her to return it.
**Zeki:** Hi, excuse me, you dropped your wallet.
**Bia:** Oh crap, my wallet! Thanks a lot. But wait, you're not gonna ask for something in return, are you?
**Zeki:** No, I just came to return it. I'll be on my way now.
**Bia:** Wait a sec, you're not from around here, are you?
(Zeki was wondering why everyone always tried to strike up a conversation. He was getting frustrated.)
**Zeki:** No.
**Bia:** I knew it! You look like you're from out of town. Are you lost or just passing through?
**Zeki:** Just passing through. I'll be heading home soon.
**Bia:** Got it. But you need to be careful with the prices here, everything's a rip-off!
**Zeki:** I'll keep that in mind, thanks.
**Bia:** Oh, and since you're here, want a tip on where to eat well without spending much?
**Zeki:** Sure. Where?
**Bia:** There's a diner on the corner of the next street, called "Lanche do Su". Best bang for your buck you'll find.
**Zeki:** Thanks for the tip. Bye.
**Bia:** Cool. Take care and good luck!
**Zeki:** Thanks. See you around.
Suddenly, an explosion occurs in a part of the city, causing panic among the people.
Bia quickly realizes the explosion came from the direction of her house.
**Bia:** Oh crap! Wait, that's towards my house!
Zeki looks at the explosion but doesn't seem alarmed. Bia runs past him, desperate, climbing on houses and buildings. He notices she also has powers.
**Zeki (thinking):** So she has powers. Given her speed, she doesn't seem weak. Why wouldn't someone like her join a guild?
Zeki decides to follow her, flying above. He encounters another figure: Gustavo, the one who interrupted his purchase earlier.
Bia spots Gustavo and tries to get his attention.
**Bia:** GUSTAVO! I'M HERE!
Gustavo notices Bia and sees that she's also heading towards the explosion.
**Gustavo:** Bia, thank goodness you're okay. Turn back, I'll handle this.
While leaping over the buildings...
**Bia:** Are you crazy? If I have powers, I'm going to use them! I won't let our house turn to rubble!
**Gustavo:** Bia, come back, man! This isn't going to work like this!
**Bia:** Are you deaf? I already said no—
Gustavo cuts her off.
**Gustavo:** Listen up, our mom isn't home right now.
Bia looks at him, relieved.
**Bia:** Okay, but whoever did this, I'm gonna knock them out!
**Gustavo:** Alright, but take it easy. First, let's see what's going on.
**Bia:** Deal. But if someone destroyed our house, they're gonna pay!
The two continue jumping across the rooftops, with Bia calmer but still determined. Zeki, observing from above, decides to keep his distance and see how the situation unfolds, still intrigued by Bia and Gustavo's powers.
Gustavo and Bia arrive at the scene and see things ablaze, with people running and pointing at a monster.
**Resident:** (yelling) It's a giant worm! It came out of the ground!
The Mioca, a giant worm, emerges from the soil, roaring and destroying everything around it.
**Gustavo:** (startled, seeing the houses on fire) What a crazy scene, Bia!
**Gustavo:** (cussing the monster) Ah, go to hell, ugly beast, destroying people's homes!
**Bia:** (looking at Gustavo as if he's truly her brother) Oh, genius, that's not our house, can't you see?
**Gustavo:** (looking at her and changing his stance, acting like he knew that) Wait, seriously, but this house looks just like ours. What a blunder on my part.
**Bia:** (shaking her head) My brother, really...
Suddenly, the Mioca makes thunderous noises and charges towards them.
**Gustavo:** So you want to play, huh? Bring it on, ugly thing!
Gustavo channels his energy, increasing the size of his muscles and enveloping them with a bright aura. He prepares to face the Mioca head-on.
**Bia:** Alright, I'll cover you!
Bia extends her hands, releasing bolts of electricity that zigzag in the air, ready to be fired at the monster.
The Mioca charges at Gustavo, trying to crush him with its massive body. Gustavo, now much stronger, blocks the attack with his energized arms, pushing the creature back.
**Gustavo:** (shouting) Come on, fierce beast!
**Bia:** (laughing) Nice job, big brother! Now it's my turn!
Bia fires a powerful bolt of electricity, hitting the Mioca directly. The monster writhes in pain but quickly recovers and attempts a counterattack.
The Mioca opens its mouth, spewing a jet of acid towards Gustavo and Bia.
**Gustavo:** Watch out, kiddo!
**Bia:** Wait, what did you call me?
Gustavo leaps in front of Bia, using his enlarged and energized muscles to block the acid. The energy in his arms neutralizes part of the attack, but the impact still pushes him back a few steps.
Gustavo's arms begin to burn slightly from the acid. He takes a deep breath and activates his ability, trying to hide the discomfort.
**Bia:** (worried) Gustavo, what are you doing? Turn that off, your arms are burning!
**Gustavo:** Ah, stop being dramatic, Bia. It's nothing.
**Bia:** Acting tough won't help, man. Your arms are on fire! Call a hunter!
Gustavo stands up, smiling to show he's fine, and activates his ability again, despite the pain in his arms.
**Gustavo:** You think I'd leave my little sister here alone with this thing? No way!
Bia and Gustavo notice that the Mioca begins to evolve, growing legs and burrowing back into the ground.
**Gustavo:** (grabbing Bia by the arm) Let's go, Bia! We need to get out of here!
They leap together out of the Mioca's reach, but strangely, they're not falling.
**Bia:** Wait a sec, Gustavo. You knew how to fly this whole time? Why didn't you do this earlier?
**Gustavo:** (trying to explain) Wait, it's not you flying, damn it! Looks like it's a new power!
But a shadow appears behind them. It's Zeki, arms crossed, watching them with a serene expression. Gustavo and Bia look at him, completely surprised.
**Gustavo:** (incredulous) WAIT, aren't you the guy from the 5 bucks?
**Bia:** (curious) Wait, Gustavo. You guys knew each other?
Zeki interrupts their conversation, staying calm.
**Zeki:** I think we better save these questions for after we defeat this thing.
**Bia:** I agree with him. Let's beat this thing first, then we can properly introduce ourselves.
**Gustavo:** Whatever, I just want to punch this thing!
The three prepare to face the evolved Mioca, ready for the next round of the battle.