Noir Frontier

Team Exercise

The teams stared at each other with anticipation, wondering who would make the first move. Everyone is aware of one another's ability, but in the grand scheme of things, power can't win this fight alone.

It also takes intellect.

"I know how dangerous Mariono is, so if I can get to him first, it should a bit easier for us. Just don't let Shem and Justin get in my way." Jerry whispered to his teammates Josh and Jasmine.

Despite being incredibly powerful, Mariono has one terrible weakness that throws off his game; Close-range. When it comes to Jerry, distance is either his best friend OR worst enemy. If the gap closes it's a done deal.

"He's probably gonna try to get close to me. I won't be able to hold out for long if he does and y'all know what that means..." Jerry continues keeping a close eye on the other team waiting, looking out for any signs that might give away whether or not they plan on throwing the first hit. Meanwhile the other team; Justin, Shem, and Mariono are also taking their sweet time to comemup with a strategy.

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"We can hold out JUST FINE without you, trust portal man and King Vamp," Shem exclaimed as he began to stretch.

Mariono looked at Shem in pure befuddlement.

"You can't be serious my brotha..." Mariono watched the other teen.

"Very serious my brotha." Shem clapped back.

They both stood just looking at each other stupidly, like a low IQ conversation or something.

"They sure love to talk over there. Can't wait to make them ea—" Jasmine couldn't finish her sentence before Justin dropped out of a black portal that was right above Jerry.

With a nasty thump on the head, Justin whacks Jerry. Nevertheless, the battle has begun.

From the observation lab, Jose, Caleb, Antonio, and Zariah watched as the fighting commenced.

"I'm not sure if this 'protection' is durable enough for this type of exercise." Zariah stood a comfortable distance away from the clear glass. Her big eyes enabled her to still see and evaluate the fight. "I mean, Mariono's power alone can bring the whole fucking place down."

"Worry not, this glass is able to take a dynamite point-blank. I doubt anyone of you is getting through this. Well maybe. We'll see during this fight." Jose assured the young lady. However, his claim was soon to be disproved.

Suddenly, Jasmine grabbed Shem by the ankle with her prehensile hair and launched him into the glass, cracking it a small bit. He bounced off the screen and started shooting his blood bullets at her while gracefully falling to the floor.

But to no avail, the blobs were simply sliced to bits.

"I guess the glass isn't as durable as I thought it was. I'll have an upgrade on it soon." Jose says with a deadpan expression. Zariah was noticeably farther from the glass now. Antonio and Caleb were still watching, observing closely at what was supposed to be a strategic battle. It slowly began to turn into a cesspool of carnage.

"I guess that just leaves you and me, Mariono. I've always wanted to put your face in the dirt." taunts Josh, trying to provoke a battle with the other male in the midst of destruction.

"We both know you can't lay a finger on me." Mariono pointed at Josh with a couple of finger guns.

"Enough yapping," Josh said as he activated his ability, changing into his Static Panther form, blitzing Mariono.

Unfortunately for Josh, Mariono was prepared for a fast attack, expecting Jerry to charge during the inital confrontation. Big thanks for Justin for intercepting the thought.