Lilith, Demetri, Isaiah, Eve, Wes, and Verity exit the Vanguard dorm.

Demetri: *groans* Man… Justus really gave us a beating…

Isaiah: Yeah, and we only felt half of it, each.

Eve: Quit complaining, you two. We need to head to the rendezvous.

Isaiah: Rendezvous?

Wes: Yeah, the plan is that once a team has completed their task, they should head to U.A. Stadium to regroup and tend to any of their wounded members. Aaron and Alexis’ team should already be there.

Eve: And the Infiltration Team, if everything went well.

Verity: Judging by that Black Bird we saw in the sky, I’d say the battle against Vanguard has begun.

Eve: So that’s even more reason for us to get moving. Come on!

Fatal and Daniele have both fallen to a knee, exhausted.

Fatal: Well, it’s safe to say you’ll be a pretty damn good hero after you graduate.

Daniele: Thank you, ma’am, but this battle is still going.

Fatal: Oh yeah? Well-

Two helicopters pass over the school.

Daniele: (More? It looks like we couldn’t contain the teachers. Dammit!)

Fatal: (That was Vulcan’s personal aircraft. The “final” battle is here.)

Adrian: *from afar* Rachel!

Daniele and Fatal see Adrian, Houston, Spectre, Ewing, Madame Mummy, Multi, Boom, and Recovery Girl running onto the roof. Houston is carrying Gavin, who is unconscious. Adrian runs to Fatal.

Adrian: Are you alright?

Fatal: I’m fine, don’t worry.

Multi runs to Daniele.

Multi: What about you, Daniele? What’s going on?

Daniele: I’m sorry, Mr. Multi… We took things into our own hands.

Multi: Daniele, why? Do you have any idea what you’ve done?

Daniele: Yes, we do. We couldn’t sit idly by and let Vanguard rule over us.

Ewing: Yes, you could!

Ewing looks furious.

Ewing: You’ve thrown everything you’ve worked for away, Daniele! Even if your plan is successful, this school will be in ruins. Students staging a Coup d’Etat and fighting the strongest villain known to man by themselves… That’s not going to be something people will gloss over!

Daniele: Maybe not, sir, but we’re doing as we were taught.

Ewing: You were not “taught” to disobey your superiors and charge into an idiotic battle that could result in many deaths!

Daniele: No… but we were taught to do what’s right. Because we’re heroes.

Ewing: You’re not heroes. You’re students. I don’t know how you lost sight of that, but you did, and now everyone will pay for it.

Daniele: We’ll see…

Ewing: *frustrated grunt* Do you not understand the gravity of this situation?!

Daniele: I do, sir, but…

Ewing: But what?

Daniele: I believe in our plan and the person who orchestrated it.

Ewing: And who was that?

Daniele: I think you already know.

Ewing: I do, and he will never be allowed back at this school again after today. Assuming any of us are alive, that is.

Adrian and Fatal look concerned.

Adrian: (You’d better be doing your thing, Hayze, because the only way this will work out for you is if you’re the one who brings Vanguard down.)

Tempest picks up his executioner’s blade.

Tempest: Gale, it’s time to cut the crap. You’re going to join me.

Gale: That’s not happening, and I’m about to show you why!

Gale materializes his other tornado dagger, but Yul places his hand on Gale’s shoulder.

Yul: /Gale, let us take the lead on this./

Gale: /Huh? No way!/

Aster: /He’ll try and target you before attacking us. So, if Yul and I strike first, he can’t do that./

Gale: *frustrated grunt* Fine.

Aster: (That was easier than I thought.) Alright, Yul, let’s go!

Yul: Right!

Yul takes aim with his Reaper’s Claw and fires at Tempest.

Tempest: I was blind during your fight, but I could still hear!

Tempest blocks with his blade.

Aster: We’re aware.

Aster ignites the scythes in flames, heating them to the point where they pierce through Tempest’s large sword and embed themselves. Yul uses the chain system on his gun to reel in the blade, disarming him.

Tempest: Clever, but I don’t need a sword to bring you down!

Tempest uses his Sea Skates to rush toward the group.

Gale: I’ve got this! Whirlwind Wall!

Gale attempts to repel Tempest with a wall of wind.

Tempest: Shadow Sneak!

Tempest sinks into the ground.

Gale: Ah, crap-

Tempest appears in front of Gale and punches him in the face.

Aster: Gale!

Aster attempts to punch Tempest, but Tempest channels water around his arms and catches Aster’s fist.

Aster and Tempest: *pained grunts*

Steam fills the air around them, blocking Yul’s sight.

Yul: Aster!

Tempest attempts to punch Aster with his other hand inside the thick cloud of steam, but Aster blocks with his fist.

Tempest: I’ve been looking forward to having a rematch with you, Aster!

Aster: I want a rematch with Hayze, not you.

Tempest: How many times do I have to go over this? I am Hayze. If you’re too dense to accept that, then that’s your problem!

Aster: *nasal grunt* People aren’t puzzle pieces. Just because you’ve absorbed Hayze doesn’t mean you are him. I can already tell from our limited interactions that you’re different from him!

Tempest: *frustrated grunt* Of course I am! But everything that made Hayze who he was is inside me! I share the same goal he had; I want to save everyone! If I don’t absorb Gale and the others, we’ll all die at Vanguard’s hands!

Aster: No, we won’t!

Tempest: What?! Your mentor Exciton didn’t stand a chance against him! What makes you believe that anyone else besides me does!

Aster: Shouldn’t you know, “Hayze?”

Tempest: This again? He gave up on his own plan! Why do you still think it could work?!

Aster: Because he once taught me that you need to fail if you want to improve, and I’m wise enough to know that I’ll never stop failing in life. Hayze may have given up on himself, but we won’t give up on him!

Tempest: Oh, yeah! Well-

Suddenly, the steam around Aster and Tempest dissipates.

Gale: All clear, Yul!

Yul: Take this!

Yul charges at Tempest from behind, wielding the executioner’s blade.

Tempest: *frustrated grunt*

Tempest uses Shadow Paralysis on Yul.

Gale: Now, you’re open for a ranged attack!

Gale creates a razor wind ball in his hand and launches it at Tempest.

Gale: Hurricane Hammer!

The razor wind ball connects with Tempest, sending him flying and slicing his skin in many locations.

Aster: Nice teamwork, guys!

Gale: Yeah! I can’t believe he fell for that!

Yul: Me neither…

Tempest pretends to be in pain on the ground.

Tempest: (They’ve forgotten that I don’t just have Calm’s Water and Khaos’ Darkness. I also have Hayze’s healing abilities. Let’s see how long I can milk this.)

Gale retrieves his other tornado dagger.

Gale: What do you guys say? A Double Tornado Takedown oughta end this.

Yul: Wait, Gale, I’m suspicious.

Gale: Huh?

Aster: What are you getting at, Yul?

Yul: When I lunged, I expected him to use his Shadow Sneak ability to avoid the attack and force me to hit Aster. I was prepared to hold back my strike at the last moment, but he decided to intentionally take Gale’s attack head-on.

Gale: So?

Aster: Wait… I think I see what you’re getting at. He would only do that if there was something to gain.

Yul: Yes, but what?

Aster looks at Tempest closely and notices his wounds healing.

Aster: He’s faking being hurt!

Gale: What?!

Yul: We forgot about Hayze’s quirk!

Gale readies his daggers.

Gale: I’ll take him out! Wait… huh?

Aster: Hm?

Yul: What is it, Gale?

Gale: Uh… why isn’t it raining around us?

Aster and Yul look around. They’re standing at the center of a circle where the rain has seemingly stopped.

Yul: I don’t know… but he must be the culprit!

Aster: I’d say so… look up.

Yul and Gale look up and see a massive sphere of water building up in the sky above them.

Gale: Ah crap…

The water sphere crashes down upon Aster, Gale, and Yul like a fire hydrant spewing water.

Tempest: Final Flood!

Yul quickly pulls two items from his satchel.

Yul: Fusion! Umbrella plus Pizza Dish!

The two items form a large metal umbrella that shields the trio from the water; however, Yul struggles to keep it standing.

Aster: Nice, good quick thinking, Yul!

Yul: *struggling grunt* I can’t keep it up much longer!

Aster: Gale, how long could Calm use this attack for?

Gale: I don’t know. I’ve never seen him use it, but I’d guess a while since it’s raining and he has an endless water supply.

Aster: Shit! Then we need to find a way out.

Yul: The water is coming down too hard; it’s essentially a wall.

Aster: *frustrated grunt* Then we’ll have to-

Tempest appears from the shadows and punches Aster in the jaw. Tempest winces in pain from the flames.

Tempest: I thought I’d speed up the process!

Gale tries to punch, but Tempest uses Shadow Paralysis on him.

Tempest: This water will crash down and knock all three of you out, then I’ll absorb Gale and get one step closer to completion!

Aster: Not if I can help it!

Tempest: You can’t!

Tempest redirects the surrounding wall of water to crash inward and then disappears into his shadow.

Gale: Ah crap!

Yul: This is it!

Aster: Not for one of us!

Aster and Yul lock their eyes and leap toward Gale.

Gale: Huh?

Final Flood strikes down on the trio. Tempest appears and admires the wake of his attack.

Tempest: Nice try, but I’m too powerful, even at half-strength.

The attack ends, and Aster, Gale, and Yul lie on the waterlogged ground. Tempest approaches them.

Tempest: Enough fun, Gale. It’s time for you to join me.

Gale: Oh really?

Tempest: WHAT?!

Gale stands up and begins channeling wind around his body. His eyes turn pure green.

Gale: I’m not joining you, and that’s final!

Tempest: How did you survive that!

Gale: Just before the water crashed down on us, Aster and Yul shielded me from the front and back, taking the brunt of the assault. They sacrificed themselves so I could take you down, and I won’t let that go to waste!

Tempest: This is the best way to defeat Vanguard, Gale! Don’t be selfish! I know you care about these people!

The winds around Gale weaken.

Gale: You’re right; this is the best way.

Tempest: Good, you finally see it the way I do.

The winds pick up once again and begin firing off in every direction.

Gale: But it’s not the only way! GALE FORCE WINDS!

Tempest: You fool!

The strong winds send Tempest flying through the air, and Gale glides after him.

Gale: You’re going down!

Tempest: YOU REALLY THINK IT’S THIS EASY TO DEFEAT ME?!

Tempest falls toward the ground and sinks into his shadow.

Gale: No, I didn’t!

Gale flies high into the air and reaches a high altitude.

Gale: This is for Hayze, Calm, Khaos, Aster, Yul, and everyone else!

Aster: You got this, Gale…

Yul: *groans* Take him down!

Gale surrounds his body with the wind until the air currents become visible and pulsate a green aura.

Gale: Now you will feel the rage of the atmosphere itself!

Gale begins spinning, surrounding himself in his air currents. Tempest reemerges in the shadow of a nearby tree.

Tempest: (Where the hell was Gale’s shadow? It got smaller and smaller, almost as if he was getting higher… in the… air…)

Tempest looks up and sees Gale.

Tempest: (Shit!)

Gale: This battle is over!

Gale begins descending towards Tempest like a jet falling from the sky.

Gale: Spinstorm Sky Strike!

Tempest creates two massive shadow hands that catch Gale in midair, but he struggles to maintain their grip.

Gale: You won’t stop me! I’m the strongest fighter there is!

Tempest: We both will be soon enough!

Tempest creates a shield from shadows and a wall of water between them.

Tempest: I may not be able to stop you, but I can take you head-on!

The shadow hands release Gale. He flies through the wall of water, slowing his descent before he slams into Tempest’s shield.

Gale: I won’t lose!

Tempest: You will, and you’ll like it!

Tempest begins channeling water together behind him.

Tempest: I’m sorry, but this is what has to be done! TORRENTIAL TRIBUTE!

Gale: (Shit!)

Tempest devastates Gale with an intense burst of water that hits him like a truck. He flies through the air and crashes down on the ground.

Aster: Gale!

Yul: No…

Tempest catches his breath and approaches Gale.

Gale: *groans* Dammit…

Tempest: You put up a good fight, Gale, but now you can put up a better fight… as part of me.

Gale: Fuck you!

Tempest grabs Gale by the neck and hoists him up.

Tempest: I think you mean, “Fuck Us!”

Gale: You should have targeted Impulse first. He’s got way better material than you.

Tempest: Oh, don’t worry. He’ll be joining us shortly.

Gale begins to fade away, with his soul slowly absorbed by Tempest.

Yul: Gale!

Aster: I don’t have the strength to stop him… Dammit!

Aster slams his fist into the ground.

Gale: (I may be done… but at least I went out giving a valiant effort. That’s the most I can ask for… just try to stay alive… Impulse and Wrath… I don’t want to see you guys anytime soon.)

Gale fades away. Tempest’s eyes begin pulsating Gray, White, Blue, and Green.

Tempest: I suddenly have an overwhelming sense of pride. Awesome!

Tempest begins walking away.

Yul: You’ll never get the others!

Tempest: Oh, I beg to differ. Impulse and Wrath have a strong rivalry and are bound to have sought each other out. If I’m lucky, one of them has absorbed the other, but even if I’m not, I know exactly where they are. So, it’s only a matter of time before I’m complete. Not that I need to be at this point. Stay safe, you two.

Tempest resumes leaving.

Aster: Wait!

Tempest: *sighs* Yes, Aster? I’m kind of in a hurry here.

Aster: Vanguard… he can only use one of his Tarot powers at a time… Tyson figured that out before he died.

Tempest smiles.

Tempest: Thank you, Aster.

Tempest sinks into his shadow and leaves.

Yul: Aster… why?

Aster: I can’t let his sacrifice be in vain.

Evergreen gets to her feet, as do Impact and Exciton.

Vanguard: Back for more? Really? I might start to feel bad soon… might.

Evergreen motions hand signs to Impact, Lust, and Exciton, holding up 2, 5, 4, 2, and 3 fingers in sequence.

Impact, Lust, and Exciton: (That move? I guess we are getting desperate…)

Lust leaps in the air.

Lust: Smile Cannon!

Vanguard teleports beneath Lust, catches her and begins spinning her around by her legs.

Lust: Woah!

Exciton: Let go of her!

Exciton puts his hands together, and a crystal forms between his palms.

Exciton: Glass Cannon!

Exciton fires a single massive crystal at Vanguard.

Vanguard: This again? THE WORLD!

Time stops, and Vanguard carries Lust over to Exciton.

Vanguard: Here you go, Exciton. I’ll do you a solid since I’ll probably kill you first.

Vanguard positions Lust in the air so her feet are right in front of Exciton’s crotch.

Vanguard: Balls crushed beneath a beautiful woman’s feet. I’m sure you’re into that, right? Ah, who cares. I could have skewered you with your own attack. I’m really a nice guy here.

Vanguard steps away and notices Impact reading himself to “Teleport” and Evergreen preparing a group of plants.

Vanguard: (I see what you’re up to. I can’t do anything about it with The World, but I have other ideas.)

Time resumes. Lust flies feet first into Exciton’s crotch.

Exciton: *high-pitched* AHHHHHH!

Lust: Oh no, sorry, Exciton!

Impact begins flying towards Vanguard at high velocity.

Impact: Teleport!

Vanguard flies into the air using The Sun.

Vanguard: Nice try! But you’ll have to do better than that!

Evergreen pulls out a derringer and loads a poison ivy plant into it.

Evergreen: (Let’s see how his healing handles one of the worst sensations known to man. It may only last a few seconds, but that might be all we need if I aim for the right place…)

Impact comes to a stop and looks up at Vanguard.

Impact: (You’re done now, Vanguard!)

Impact “teleports” to Vanguard and grabs his legs in midair.

Vanguard: Well, look what we have here!

Impact pulls down Vanguard’s pants, revealing his ass.

Impact: Now Evergreen!

Evergreen fires the poison ivy.

Vanguard: The Emperor!

Suddenly, Vanguard and Impact switch places, with Vanguard pulling down Impact’s pants.

Impact: Oh god…

The poison ivy goes straight into Impact’s ass.

Impact: NOOOOOOO!

Vanguard: Have fun with that!

Vanguard releases Impact, and he crashes into the ground, screaming in agonizing pain.

Evergreen: Dammit! Sorry, Impact!

Impact: AHHHH! HELP ME!

Vanguard teleports behind Evergreen.

Vanguard: Poor, Evergreen, if only Colossus were here to save you.

Evergreen: Keep his name out of your mouth!

Evergreen spins around and attempts to punch Vanguard, but he catches and snaps her arm back.

Evergreen: AHHHHHHH!

Vanguard: You really let your career fall apart over him? I can’t believe you’re that pathetic.

Evergreen: Colossus was more of a man than you’ll ever be! You want to be a God? Well, you’ll never be as cherished as he was!

Vanguard: A god’s job isn’t to be loved, Evergreen. It’s to be feared, and I can see your fear clear as day.

Vanguard knees Evergreen in the stomach, knocking her out.

Vanguard: I’ve decided to let you live for now. Perhaps if you stay down, I’ll give you the honor of being one of my wives.

Vanguard begins walking toward Exciton and Lust.

Lust: Are you alright, Exciton?

Exciton: I’m… okay… but maybe not for much longer.

They both look at Vanguard, slowly approaching them.

Exciton: I think my time is up…

Lust: No, don’t say that!

Exciton: He’s been looking to kill me for a while now, and judging by that look in his eyes… I’d say he’s ready to make his wish come true.

Exciton goes quiet for a moment.

Exciton: Lust, before I die… I have to tell you something.

Lust: Hm? What is it, Exciton?

Exciton: I’ve always loved y-

Another helicopter arrives. Gunslinger, Meltman, and Metro Mole repel down and surround Vanguard.

Gunslinger, Meltman, and Metro Mole: We’re here to stop you!

Vanguard: The B Team has arrived, really? *yelling* Hold on, Exciton, I’ve got more toys to play with! You can postpone your deathbed confession.

Exciton tenses up.

Lust: Wh- what were you saying, Exciton?

Exciton: Uh… I… uh…

Lust: Exciton?

Exciton: Sex is when a man inserts his penis into a woman’s vagina.

Lust’s face turns red.

Lust: Wh- what?

Exciton: Phew…

Gunslinger pulls out his revolvers.

Gunslinger: It’s high noon, you wannabe tyrant!

Vanguard: It’s 4:27 in the morning.

Metro Mole readies his claws.

Metro Mole: We’re gonna chew you up and spit you out!

Vanguard: Who are you?

Gunslinger: The three of us are gonna take you down!

Meltman melts into a puddle, shitting himself in the process.

Meltman: We’re gonna mop the floor with you!

Everyone stares at Meltman.

Gunslinger: Alright, the two of us are gonna take you down!

Vanguard: *sighs* Really? Alright. The World!

Suddenly Vanguard appears in front of Gunslinger, holding both of his guns.

Gunslinger: Huh? What the hel-

Vanguard shoots Gunslinger in the dick.

Gunslinger: AHHHHHHH!

Gunslinger falls to the ground, writhing in pain.

Metro Mole: Gunslinger, No! I’ll help you!

Metro Mole attempts to dig into the ground, but Vanguard shoots him 11 times.

Meltman: METRO MOLE! NO!

Metro Mole keels over, bleeding out.

Metro Mole: Someone… please pay for all… of my… citations…

Metro Mole dies.

Meltman: METRO MOLE!

Vanguard: Seriously, who was that?

Vanguard chucks one of Gunslinger’s revolvers aside.

Vanguard: Sorry, I didn’t do anything creative there. I just really would much rather be killing Exciton right now.

Meltman: Don’t forget about me!

Vanguard transforms the other revolver into a towel and tosses it on Meltman.

Meltman: NOOO! SOMEONE HELP ME!

Vanguard begins walking towards Lust and Exciton again.

Exciton: *sighs* I probably should have expected that…

Lust: So… you’re saying that’s…

Exciton: Yes, that is exactly how babies are made.

Lust: What about the stork?!

Exciton: *under his breath* God, that’s adorable.

Exciton grabs Lust’s hand.

Exciton: Listen, Lust, I love y-

The other helicopter arrives, and Vulcan and Big Tank descend.

Vanguard: *yelling* Nevermind, Exciton, the main course has arrived! You might live… depends on how generous I’m feeling later!

Exciton: *sighs* Yay…

Vulcan and Big Tank touchdown, and Big Tank examines the battlefield.

Big Tank: It looks like we got here just in time.

Vulcan: Gunslinger, your helicopter got here only a minute before ours. How are you all already defeated?!

Gunslinger: HELP ME!

Vulcan notices Metro Mole’s dead body.

Vulcan: Congratulations, Big Tank, you’re number 8 now.

Big Tank: That’s what you have to say after seeing that a fellow hero has died?

Vulcan: Black Hollow’s death proved I’m the only one capable of fighting Vanguard. I don’t sympathize with anyone who commits suicide.

Big Tank: Vulcan, I know where you’re going with this, and you’re not fighting him alone.

Vulcan: That’s not for debate.

Big Tank: Yes, it is! The fate of the world is at stake here, now isn’t the time to let your ego control-

Vanguard: Mind if I interject?

Big Tank and Vulcan turn their attention to Vanguard.

Big Tank: What is it?

Vanguard: The only reason ANY of you are alive right now is because I’m allowing you to be. I didn’t have to fight these fools all at once. I could have “filtered out” the ones I wasn’t interested in. With that said, I want to fight Vulcan one-on-one, and if anyone tries to interfere with that, they will meet a swift end.

Big Tank grinds his teeth, and Vulcan smiles.

Vanguard: So, Vulcan and I are going to do battle. If anyone wants to object, now would be the time to do so.

Dead silence.

Vanguard: Good, I’m glad you’re all so bright.

Vulcan approaches Vanguard.

Vulcan: If you’re done grandstanding, let’s get this show on the road.

Vanguard holds his hand up.

Vanguard: Not yet.

Vulcan: Huh?! What?! You just said you-

Vanguard: Vulcan, as far as the world is concerned, you’re their only hope. That’s why I want to battle you. Your defeat will be the final dagger in my doubter’s hearts. But I don’t want it to be reported like Black Hollow’s death. Instead, I want everyone to see it live.

Vulcan: You cocky son of a bitch! I’ll fight you now!

Vanguard: Then I guess I’ll kill everyone else here. Wiping out 7 of the remaining top 8 works for me too.

Vulcan: *frustrated grunt* Fine, we’ll do it your way.

Vanguard: Good.

Vanguard walks towards Lust and Exciton.

Vanguard: Lust, you attended this school fairly recently. Is the camera equipment for the Sports Festival set up year-round?

Lust: Uh… yes, the stadium is set up for televising any event the school needs.

Vanguard: Spectacular!

Vanguard grabs Exciton by his broken arm.

Exciton: *pained grunt* AHHH!

Lust: Exciton!

Vanguard: I want all of you at U.A. Stadium in 10 minutes. That includes the unconscious and injured folks, too. I want as many live reactions to zoom in on as possible! If you don’t arrive, I’ll kill Exciton on live TV and hunt you all down for fun! See you soon!

Vanguard flies into the air with Exction and begins heading toward U.A. Stadium.

Vulcan: Lust and Big Tank, help me gather the injured. There’s no time to waste.

Vulcan hoists Evergreen’s unconscious body over his shoulder.

Big Tank: Vulcan, wait!

Vulcan: What, Big Tank?! We don’t have to argue!

Big Tank: I know you’ve got an ego bigger than this planet, but you can’t seriously believe you can beat him, right? You’re heading to your death!

Vulcan: I don’t have time to think about that!

Big Tank is taken aback.

Vulcan: Hubris aside, if I can’t defeat Vanguard, then no one can. I’m humanity's best shot, so I won’t clog my mind with what-ifs. I must defeat him, so I refuse to accept that I can’t. Questioning myself will only weaken me.

Big Tank: Vulcan, I-

Vulcan: What part of “there’s no time to waste” don’t you understand? Get moving now!

Big Tank nods and picks up the towel containing Meltman.

Vulcan: (He took Exciton hostage, so we can’t quickly find the fusion boy and attempt that method. Everything is on my shoulders, and I will not falter.)

Vulcan clenches his fist and stares at it.

Vulcan: (The same way my greatest rival wouldn’t.)

Wrath surrounds both of his arms in fire, causing the rain to create a screen of steam above him.

Wrath: You made a big mistake messing with me! I will absorb Impulse!

Impulse: *from afar* No, you’re not!

Wrath: SHUT UP!

Blaze: I didn’t realize my father had this kind of rage inside him…

Blair: It’s typically directed towards people who hurt those he cares about, but in Wrath’s case, he’s just irritable.

Ivy: Should we be talking right now or?

Blair: Let him come to us.

Wrath blasts himself forward.

Wrath: Boost!

Blair: Ivy, keep him away!

Ivy: Push!

Ivy sends Wrath flying back as Blair begins surrounding the three of them with a ring of lava.

Blaze: (I actually get to watch Mom fight… awesome!)

Wrath lands on the ground safely.

Wrath: Oh, that’s it! I’m gonna have some fun!

Wrath points his palm at the trio. It starts to glow like magma; a grenade pin of fire appears out of his inner forearm. He grabs the pin.

Blaze: Blast Burn! We have to move!

Blair: No, stay right here.

Blaze: Huh?

Wrath rips the pin from his arm, firing out a nova of pure flame.

Blair: Volcanic Defense: Ring of Fire!

The ring erupts into a cylinder of lava that completely surrounds Blair, Blaze, and Ivy. The Nova connects with the lava ring, but the flames cannot pierce the exterior.

Wrath: WHAT?!

Inside the ring, Blair turns to Blaze and Ivy.

Blair: Okay, if we want to get Wrath back to normal, we have to remind him how much he wants to beat the crap out of everyone himself, not as a fused being.

Blaze: A little on the nose, but I agree with that.

Ivy: Do you have an idea how we should go about that?

Blair: By kicking his ass.

Blaze and Ivy stare at Blair.

Blaze: Again, on the nose, but I agree with that.

Ivy: Alright, then I’ll-

Wrath: *yelling* Hey, assholes! If you’re just going to act like bitches and hide, I’ll start playing dirty!

Blaze: Uh oh.

Blair: What does he mean by that…

Wrath readies another Blast Burn, aiming for Bruno, Tara, Alden, and the other 2-B students’ unconscious bodies.

Walker: (What?!)

Blair lowers the lava ring.

Blaze: Oh shit!

Blair: Wrath! No!

Wrath: Step out of the ring, or else there will be a lot more open slots in your class.

Blair: (He’s gotta be bluffing! But… What if he isn’t? Khaos was willing to kill people, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility.)

Wrath: I don’t know why I didn’t do this from the start! *yelling* Hey, Impulse, you hear that? I’m gonna-

Suddenly, a portal opens behind Wrath. Walker comes out and restrains Wrath’s arm.

Wrath: Not this again!

Blair: Mr. Walker!

Walker: Don’t even try it, punk!

Wrath: I was bluffing, you dumbass!

Wrath overpowers Walker and rips him from the portal, slamming him against the ground.

Walker: *pained grunt*

Wrath points his palm at Walker.

Wrath: BUT YOU PISSED ME OFF TO THE POINT WHERE I’M WILLING TO ERASE YOU!

Walker begins closing the portal behind Wrath.

Blair: (Mr. Walker can’t open another portal until that one’s closed, so he can’t dodge!) WRATH NO!

Wrath: WRATH YES!

Walker: (This might be it for me!)

Wrath pulls the pin in his arm.

Wrath: INFINITE ASSAULT: BLAST BURN!

Suddenly Walker is pulled away from Wrath towards the trio of Blair, Blaze, and Ivy. Narrowly escaping Wrath’s blast.

Ivy: Pull!

Walker lands safely with the group.

Blair: Are you alright, Mr. Walker?

Walker: I’m fine, don’t worry.

Walker looks at Ivy and stares at her for a moment.

Walker: Thank you.

Wrath is breathing heavily and fuming.

Blair: (That was like when Hayze tried to kill Tobias, almost down to the letter. We need to set Wrath straight and fast!)

Impulse begins charging electricity.

Impulse: This should be fun!

Aaron: Grace, you ready to be our human shield?

Grace: *excited gasp*

Aaron: That’s definitely a yes. Alexis, how much paper do you have left?

Alexis: Not much, but I’ve got a couple flash bombs left.

Aaron: Good, those are our best shots to slow him down. (The plan is apparent, Grace takes the hits, Alexis blinds him, and I wipe him out with my Howitzer Burst.)

Impulse charges at the trio with extreme speed.

Impulse: Blackout Blitzkrieg!

Grace attempts to intercept the attack, but Impulse quickly readjusts to move past her.

Grace: Huh?!

Aaron: Ah crap!

Impulse fires a beam of electricity at Aaron, electrocuting and sending him flying through the air. He smashes into the ground destroying and indenting it in the shape of his body; electricity continues pulsating through him.

Aaron: *pained groan*

Alexis: Aaron!

Grace attempts to punch Impulse, but he dodges and quickly appears behind her.

Impulse: I know you’re game, girly. I’m not dumb enough to actually strike you. I’m not Wrath, you know?

Grace: *grunts*

Grace continues trying to punch Impulse, but she fails each time.

Impulse: You’re too slow!

Alexis reaches for her pockets.

Alexis: (He’s distracted playing around with Grace, now’s my chance to-)

Alexis’ pockets are empty.

Alexis: Huh?

Impulse: Looking for these?

Impulse has all of Alexis’ remaining flash bombs.

Impulse: Yeah… I don’t think I want you-

Alexis: Detonate!

The flash bombs go off, creating a blinding light.

Grace and Alexis: AHHH!

Grace and Alexis fall to the ground, blinded.

Alexis: Aaron! Get him!

Aaron gets to his feet as quickly as possible and transforms one of his arms into a howitzer cannon, but he notices Impulse is gone as he takes aim.

Aaron: Wh- where is he?!

Impulse: Behind you!

Aaron: Huh-

Impulse strikes Aaron from behind with a Thunder Punch.

Aaron: AHHH!

Aaron falls to the ground in pain.

Impulse: I had a feeling she would do that, so I already had one foot out the door for an escape.

Aaron: *frustrated grunt*

Aaron slowly starts moving his Howitzer hand.

Impulse: And don’t even think about trying to blow us both up. Trust me, that’s not going to work out for you. I’m Supercharged right now. My speed is so intense that I’d give pro heroes a run for their money. You guys can’t beat me, and once I absorb Wrath, I’ll get even more powerful!

Impulse starts laughing.

Grace: (Alright, I can’t waste any time, I may not have known you for long, Impulse, but I think I can help snap some sense into you.)

As the fights continue, Tempest watches from a dorm rooftop.

Tempest: (Good… let them weaken each other, and once they’re exhausted… I’ll step and achieve completion.)