Shazam, his muscular frame towering over the city streets, sprints with Freddy clutched in his arms. The pair laugh gleefully, their mischievous prank on the Breyer brothers a resounding success.
"Did you see the look on their faces?" Freddy exclaims, his voice filled with glee.
Shazam chuckles, his deep voice rumbling. "I thought Brett was going to explode!"
They dart around a corner, putting distance between themselves and the enraged Breyers. Shazam's powerful legs propel them forward, his strength effortlessly carrying Freddy as they make their escape.
"Man, I wish I could fly in this form," Shazam laments, glancing up at the sky. "It would make getaways like this a whole lot easier."
Freddy pats his friend's muscular arm. "Don't worry, Billy. I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually. For now, let's just enjoy the victory!"
The two friends continue their hasty retreat, their laughter echoing through the streets as they bask in the triumph of their prank.
Freddy looks up at Shazam, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "So, what's the plan now, big guy? I'm starting to get hungry."
Shazam ponders for a moment, his brow furrowing in concentration. "Well, I was thinking we could grab some more snacks, but..." He trails off, remembering the fifty dollars they had earned the previous day. "Ah, shoot. We already spent that cash, didn't we?"
Freddy chuckles, patting Shazam's arm. "Guess we'll have to find another way to fill our bellies, huh? Got any bright ideas, oh mighty hero?"
As Freddy and Billy were talking, someone called them out. "I see you two kids are having fun."
Freddy and Billy turn to find Haruka in the First armor. Freddy recognizes Kamen Rider and fanboys.
"Woah, you're the Kamen Rider!" Freddy exclaimed, his eyes wide with excitement. "I can't believe I'm actually meeting you in person!"
Shazam, still in his towering adult form, glances at Freddy with amusement. "You know this guy, Freddy?"
Freddy nods enthusiastically. "Of course I do! He's a superhero, just like you! This is the coolest day ever!"
Haruka, his voice modulated by the helmet's vocoder, responds calmly. "I see you two have been causing quite a ruckus around here."
Billy and Freddy act nervously, whistling to the air, trying not to look guilty. "Whatever do you mean?"
Haruka shows a Battacandroid and it creates a virtual screen showing Billy stopping the robbers in the convenience store and destroying Brett and Burke's car. "Anything you have to say for yourself?"
The two boys exchange a guilty glance, realizing they've been caught red-handed. Freddy chuckles nervously, "Uh, we were just, you know, having a little fun. Nothing too crazy, right Billy?"
Billy nods, trying to appear nonchalant. "Yeah, just a harmless prank. No one got hurt or anything."
Haruka regards them with a measured gaze, his expression unreadable behind the metallic mask. "Harmless or not, your actions could still have consequences. You're both kids, and power can be a dangerous thing if not wielded responsibly."
Billy bristles at Haruka's words, his brow furrowing in indignation. "I'm not a kid," he insists, gesturing to his towering, muscular frame. "Look at me. I'm nothing like a kid."
Haruka's response is calm and unwavering. With a gesture, the Battacandroid displays another video, this one showing Billy transforming into Shazam with a shout. "Don't lie to me, kid," Haruka says, his modulated voice cutting through the tension.
Haruka's modulated voice cuts through the tension. "I saw you two last night in the park. You endangered the female clerk in the convenience store when those robbers came, just to test Billy's invulnerability."
Freddy argues, "But Billy saved the woman! He protected her."
Haruka counters, "You let the robbers shoot him, not caring if the bullets could ricochet and possibly hit someone else. That was reckless and irresponsible."
Billy looks away, guilt evident on his face. He knows Haruka is right, but the older boy's scolding stings.
Freddy opens his mouth to defend them again, but Haruka raises a hand, silencing him. "Powers like yours come with great responsibility. You can't just use them for fun and games without thinking of the consequences."
The two boys shift uncomfortably, realizing the gravity of their actions. Haruka's words weigh heavily on them, and they know he speaks the truth.
Haruka continues to scold them, his modulated voice unwavering. "You may have superhuman abilities, but that doesn't give you the right to destroy property or put others at risk. What you did to the Breyer brothers' car was vandalism, pure and simple."
Billy and Freddy look even more guilty, their heads hanging low. Freddy asks nervously, "Does that mean we're going to jail?"
Haruka shakes his head slightly. "That's not for me to decide. I'm not here to arrest you, but you need to understand the gravity of your actions." He pauses, considering his words carefully. "I saw the animosity between you and the Breyer brothers, but that doesn't justify using your powers for revenge. You're not above the law, no matter how strong you are."
The two boys shift uncomfortably, avoiding Haruka's gaze. They know he's right, and the weight of their reckless behavior is starting to sink in.
"I won't report what you did to the car," Haruka continues, "but you need to be more responsible with your powers. There are innocent people who could get hurt if you're not careful."
Freddy nods meekly, while Billy clenches his fists, his pride still stinging from Haruka's scolding. "We get it, okay?" the older boy mutters. "We'll be more careful next time."
Haruka regards them sternly. "There shouldn't be a 'next time' for reckless behavior like this. Use your powers to help people, not to get back at your bullies."
The two boys fall silent, the gravity of Haruka's words weighing heavily on them. They know he's right, and the realization that they've been acting irresponsibly is starting to sink in.
Haruka sighs. "I know it might be late, but you two should introduce yourselves."
Billy and Freddy exchange a glance before Freddy steps forward. "I'm Freddy Freeman, and this big guy here is my best friend, Billy Batson." He grins up at Shazam, the admiration clear in his eyes.
Billy nods, his expression still a bit guarded. "Nice to meet you, Kamen Rider. Sorry about the mess earlier. We were just, you know, goofing around."
Haruka regards the two boys with a measured gaze. "I see. Well, it's good to meet you both."
Haruka turns to the two young heroes, his modulated voice cutting through the silence. "How long have you had these powers, Billy?"
Billy glances down at his massive frame, still getting used to the sudden transformation. "I, uh, only got them yesterday. It's all still pretty new to me."
Nodding, Haruka asks, "And what exactly can you do with these powers?"
"Well, I know I have super speed, and I can shoot lightning from my hands," Billy explains, demonstrating a small crackle of electricity between his fingers. "Oh, and I'm bulletproof too! I tested that out at the convenience store."
Freddy nods eagerly, chiming in. "Yeah, it was awesome! We were able to take down those robbers without a scratch."
Haruka's expression remains unreadable behind the mask, but his tone is stern. "I see. And do you know the full extent of your abilities? The potential risks and responsibilities that come with them?"
Billy shifts uncomfortably, his bravado faltering. "Uh, not really. I mean, I'm still trying to figure all this out."
Placing a hand on his chin, Haruka considers the situation. "That's what I thought. If you don't fully understand the scope of your powers, you could end up being a danger to yourself and others."
Freddy's eyes widen, and he steps forward eagerly. "Does that mean you're going to teach us? Are we going to train with the Kamen Rider?"
Haruka nods, his modulated voice unwavering. "That's exactly what's going to happen. I'm going to take you both to a secluded location and help you explore the limits of your abilities in a safe and controlled environment."
Billy looks hesitant, but Freddy's excitement is palpable. "Alright, let's do it!" the younger boy exclaims, bouncing on the balls of his feet.
Turning to Billy, Haruka says, "This is important, Billy. You need to understand the full extent of your powers if you're going to use them responsibly."
Billy nods, the gravity of the situation sinking in. "Okay, I'm in. Let's go."
Freddy grabs Billy's arm, practically dragging him along. "This is going to be so awesome! We get to train with the Kamen Rider himself!"
Haruka leads the way, his steps sure and purposeful. "Follow me. We've got a lot of work to do."
The three of them set off, Freddy's excited chatter filling the air as they head towards their training destination. Haruka remains focused, determined to help the young heroes understand the true nature of their powers and the responsibilities that come with them.
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