Soar (Larry superhero AU)✔

Chapter 20 Training

Liam's Pov

James quickly led us to the training area once again and to be honest, I was excited for training.

I mean, from the sound of it, it would seem boring but this is it! This is the first step of becoming true heroes and I couldn't wait to punch Matthew's brains out.

James opened the door for us and we all walked in, taking in the room that has now become familiar to me and the lads.

"Now, here is how this it'll work. You will train against each using your powers in a spar," James explained. "Of course, we don't want you lads to purposely hurt each other but do try to defeat the other."

Me and the lads all shared a look with mischief glittering in our eyes and stifled snickers. What would you expect from five bestmates? We fight all the time, naturally. Sometimes its all fun and games, just banter really, but sometimes it could turn into war, rarely of course.

"So, who wants to go first?" Eleanor smirked mischievously, her eyes flicking over all of us. I returned her smirk and crossed my arms.

"I want to try," I hummed, rocking on my heels.

"Really, payno?" Louis's lips twitched, his eyes simmering.

"Yeah, tommo," I tilted my head, wanting to challenge him. "Want to give it a go too? Or do you wanna wait and go easy first?"

Harry, Niall, Zayn and the others watched with amusement and Louis's eyes were now burning as he let a full smirk grace his lips.

"You're on, Payno," Louis hummed, tendrils of smoke playing on the surface of his skin, the temperature of the room rising.

"Play nice, lads," Layla chuckled. I merely shrugged and turned on my foot towards the stairs leading down to the arena.

"Hmm, we'll try," Louis taunted, his footsteps following in behind me. I laughed at his words with a shake of my head.

"This shall be interesting," Niall hummed from behind me and I glanced up at them as I descended the stairs.

"Yeah?" Louis asked, beating me from asking the same question. Niall only shrugged with a knowing smile, sharing a look with Harry and Zayn while the others gave flashes of confusion.

I could only join in with Louis as he chuckled, both of us knowing what Niall meant. Me and Louis always have had a bit of a rivalry. All in good fun of course but we could really get competitive with each other.

This could also lead to many prank wars or petty arguments but it doesn't get in the way of our friendship. Only strengthens it.

As we took opposite sides of the arena, Louis cracked his knuckles.

"Ready, then, mate?" I asked with a crooked smile. Louis's eyes flashed and sparked, flames now dangling from his eyes.

"Ready when you are," he said with a tilt to his head.

"Alright, lads," James said suddenly. "You can stop whenever. Of course, we'll watch and be here just in case either of you gets hurt."

Louis and I nodded.

"Alright," I replied with a thumbs up.

"Have fun, babe," Zayn called out and I chuckled.

"Sorry, Li, but I'm rooting for Louis," Niall then said after Zayn.

I squawked in protest.

"Yeah sorry, Liam but I am too," Harry laughed.

"Thanks lads!" Louis chirped as James, Eleanor and the others all laughed at my appalled face.