Mr. Doger blew the whistle, and Laura instantly activated her ability.
Her body erupted in a fiery red blaze, engulfing her entirely.
As the flames dissipated, Laura stood transformed:
A sleek black long-sleeved shirt adorned with a glowing red star on her chest.
A radiant red belt encircled her waist, pulsing with energy.
Black trousers and red boots completed her formidable attire.
Her eyes blazed with fierce red flames.
Aurelio's eyes widened in shock. "What's this? Some kind of costume?"
Laura smirked mischievously. "It's armor. My brother can also do this trick. It amplifies my endurance and strength."
Undaunted, Aurelio unleashed his powers.
Electric blue lightning enveloped his body, crackling with intensity.
Laura sensed the surge in energy, far surpassing the first time she witnessed his ability.
"This is different," she thought. "Aurelio's grown stronger."
The air was charged with anticipation as the two opponents faced off.
Red flames danced in Laura's eyes, while blue lightning flickered around Aurelio.
The battle was about to begin
Laura and Aurelio charged at each other, fists clenched, and collided in a thunderous blow.
The impact sent a shockwave through the air, rustling the students' hair.
Aurelio's eyes widened in surprise; Laura's strength was unparalleled.
His knuckles stung, a foreign sensation.
Laura, however, felt nothing.
With lightning speed, she grasped Aurelio's arm and slammed him to the floor.
Aurelio retaliated with a burst of lightning, electrocuting Laura and sending her soaring.
Undeterred, Laura conjured fiery red flames from her fingertips.
She unleashed a barrage of blazing projectiles at Aurelio.
With effortless grace, Aurelio's feet lifted off the ground, revealing his ability to fly.
He raised his arms, deflecting Laura's flames.
The heat was intense, unlike anything he'd experienced.
"This isn't ordinary fire," Aurelio thought. "If it were, I'd feel nothing."
Aurelio's eyes narrowed. "What secrets do you hide, Laura?
In an instant, Aurelio materialized before Laura, his fist hurtling toward her with lightning speed. She raised her arms just in time, deflecting the blow, but the impact sent her crashing backward into the wall with bone-jarring force.
Laura groaned, the sound torn from her lips as she struggled to shake off the shock.
Undaunted, Aurelio unleashed another blindingly fast assault, seeking to exploit Laura's momentary weakness. But she had adapted, her reflexes honed to meet his lightning-quick strikes. With fluid ease, she sidestepped the attack and countered with a swift, surgically precise punch that landed squarely above his waist.
In a flash, Aurelio unleashed a bolt of lightning that struck Laura with electrifying force. But she countered with a fiery fury, her fist blazing scarlet red as she delivered a crushing punch to Aurelio's face.
"Ow, you pack a punch!" Aurelio winced.
Laura's flames intensified, erupting into a blazing inferno that engulfed Aurelio. Though he blocked the blast, the scorching heat seared through his defenses.
Aurelio retaliated with a lightning bolt, only to be met by Laura's counterblast of crimson flames. The clashing energies created a spectacular display, casting the surroundings in a fiery, electric glow. The ground trembled beneath their feet as the students watched in awe.
Maria observed the battle with calculating interest, her revenge plan undergoing a sudden revision. Laura's unyielding strength had introduced an intriguing variable.
The students held their collective breath, witness to an unprecedented spectacle: someone standing against Aurelio for more than five minutes.
But amidst the chaos, Aurelio's gaze narrowed. Something felt off, a nagging sense of unease that hinted at a deeper truth.