We stepped out of the portal, and returned back to Earth. It seemed like everyone heaved a sigh of relief because everything that happened was confusing and tiring. I was nervous to face them that I had to turn my back at them.
"Captain....." Julius walked towards him, "what do we do now?"
It took about 5 minutes before he spoke up.
"Well..." he cleared his throat, "everything we heard and saw today seemed true and real. But the problem is...." he turned towards me, "are we safe with you?"
Safety? Their safety, my safety? I can't guarantee their safety but this I will do...
"I can't really guarantee your safety" I turned to face them, "I'm not some unbreakable shield that'll protect you guys because whether or not I am here, as long as we're inhumans, our safety will be always be at risk. After all you heard what the Timekeeper said"
They all sighed.
"But there is one thing I can assure you. Even if it means putting my life on the line, I will protect every one of you. After all I'm already a member of this team and teammates protect each other. It doesn't matter if I die protecting you guys, as long as you trust me"
Kane huffed and smiled, "As members of this team, trust is the first thing to be established. You're now a new member. If you want our trust.... you'll have to earn it. Maybe with time, we might fully trust you. So once again...." he pulled out his hand out of his pocket for a shake, "welcome to the team"
I smiled and shook his hand.
"Let's go back " he said. I made a gesture to the others as we gathered.
"Where are you going?"
"We're going back through the way we followed" I spread out my arms as the dark shadowy portal appeared as we fell into it.
We returned to the warehouse. Kane and the others finally came in. He nodded and resumed at what he was doing.
"Wait....how long were we in um....the Nexarion realm and um....the Realm of the Timekeeper?" Mia asked
"Oh....the time here and the time there in both realms are different. It's like a year in theree is equivalent to 2 second here" I explained, unsure of what I said
"No kidding" Derek said, doubting
"I think so"
"Wow... that's cool. Now we're acquaintances with deities now"
"Eh..." I shook my head
"Hey newbie" I heard someone call me that
I was about to turn when a guy kicked me at the chest, sending me flying to a wall.
"Shit..."
"Damien what the hell are you doing?" Mia asked him
"What's your problem man?" Derek asked him, holding him by the collar.
"Chill bro.....just want a duel"
"Ehh....a duel? Then why did you kick him like that?"
"Just wanted to"
"You son of a...." Derek was about to punch him but I held him
"You said you wanted to duel with me....ok"
"What??" They exclaimed as Mia pulled me to the side with the others
"Are you nuts?"
"That guy is powerful. He's getting to A rank. It'll take two of us to beat him"
"Do you guys underestimate me?" I asked
'After all.....I not a curse for nothing' I told them through telepathy
I patted Derek's shoulders. "I'll duel with you" I told you him
"Good. But don't complain if I defeat you"
"Same to you"
They took me together with the others including the spectators (the other inhumans in the warehouse). We walked to the underground arena of the building where combat practice usually takes place. Kane and his friends also came to watch as well.
"Are you sure he will win?" Kay asked
"Well let's watch and see"
"I'll be the referee of this duel. The first rule is no cheating. The second is that you should not use any attack that will do much damage to your opponent. Are you two ready?"
"Hell yeah" he said as I just nodded
"Let the duel.....begin!!"
He couldn't let the man finish talking as he rushed towards me. He made an attempt to punch me but I stopped his punch. He was taken back by surprise. I had to kick him away to maintain the distance.
"Wow you are the only one to stop my punch. Impressive"
"That punch was a miscalculated one. But I must admit that it was a strong attack. Well then let's continue"
He came again and threw another punch. Knowing that I will block it again, he landed another one. I only had to dash backwards to prevent getting hit. He came again as we engaged in a close combat, punching, dodging and kicking each other. He was not as chubby as Derek was but he does have a strong physique. I only blocked his attacks because of how strong and fast he was. We withdrew and panted lightly.
"Why do you keep blocking my attacks?"
"Because I don't want to punch you yet"
"Hey don't fucking play here. I am serious. If you're not going to attack me then let's stop this duel"
"You want me to attack right? Ok"
With a flash I was in front of him. I didn't hold back and punched him at his tummy, sending him flying to a wall.
"Get up already. That punch didn't hurt"
I turned my back, intending to leave. Just as I was leaving, I felt him behind me. He punched but I held it and threw him to the floor. I went ahead and jumped in the air and smashed him to the ground with my feet.
"Damn...what was that?" He stood up and groaned
"You wanted me to attack didn't you. Besides you said I should not hold back"
"Well then.... let's take this to another level" he smirked as his eyes glowed blue. Three discs about the size of a normal ceiling fan formed behind him. He sent them towards me. I looked at them, a dirty smirk forming on my face.
"Shadow Blades"
I stretched my hand as three shadow Blades formed from my own shadow and sliced the discs in halves.
"Woah!!" He sliced the discs with a single attack" Kay exclaimed
"Damn.....Damien is going to be in trouble if his discs are easily sliced in half like that"
"Exactly"
"Not bad"
"Same goes to you. Only that the attack was weak. If you really want me to fight seriously you need to pick up the pace. Make your attacks stronger"
"Ok but I'm warning you....for the last time..."
"Don't worry about me"
"Ok then. Flaming Discs" his eyes flashed orange as. His right eye glowed blue while the left eye was red. Five discs, two times bigger than the original one, formed behind him. He smirked again and sent the attack.