In a world where words are melodies and dreams are tangled with mystery, follow the journey of Karate Joe, or Joel Tanner, as they navigate a life where they can only communicate through musical jargon. Joel's unusual condition leaves them questioni...
Joel's eyes locked onto the switch knife, somehow... a glint of determination shining through their fear. "Da Capo!" their voice rising with conviction.
Confusion flickered across the leader's face, "What the hell are you talking about? This ain't a music class!" he barked.
Joel took a deep breath, steadying their nerves. They began to speak, their words carrying a strange melody and rhythm. "Life is like a blank canvas, therefore I shall pour my creativity." Joel's treble clef necklace begins to glow brighter as they said those words from their mouth, "Come, my rhythmites, Let's show them our music!"
"HUH? YOU CAN SPEAK ENGLISH NOW??" Yuka was surprised, it is her time since forever she heard them say anything other than in Musical Jargons.
A conductor's black baton appeared on Joel's right hand which started to appear as a water form.
Then, their surroundings begin to resonate with a symphonic energy. The air becomes charged with vibrant blue musical notes, swirling and dancing around them. The air around them shimmered with a vibrant energy, enveloping Joel. Their presence seemed to ignite with an otherworldly power.
Joel's own body starts to radiate a brilliant blue light, beating in harmony with the melodies within. With each passing moment, some kind of a rock music intensifies, and Joel's transformation progresses.
The music that is playing in the background was Lonely Storm, a famous composition that was used for Karate Joe's theme.
His appearance undergoes a remarkable change. His clothing is infused with motifs, shimmering with colors that represent his unique musical style and personality.
As the music reaches its highest point, Joel's physical form went into a final metamorphosis. He transcends the boundaries of a regular human and transforms as a majestic being of music. His entire being is now a living embodiment of his musical genius and creativity.
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The air was thick with anticipation as the group of thieves stared in awe at the breathtaking transformation unfolding before their eyes. The vibrant blue musical notes swirled around Joel, creating an ethereal symphony of water and sound.
With newfound confidence, Joel stepped forward, their voice resonating with the power of their musical gift. "Listen closely, for the water's melody shall cleanse the darkness that consumes your souls," they declared, their words carrying a commanding presence.
In response, water droplets materialized from thin air, floating effortlessly around Joel. They moved in perfect synchrony, responding to the rhythm of their music. The droplets shimmered with an iridescent glow, reflecting the strength and purity of Joel's resolve.
One by one, the water droplets converged, forming a swirling vortex that encircled the thieves. The thieves' faces contorted with fear and confusion as they realized they were at the mercy of Joel's musical powers.
With a wave of their hand, Joel directed the water vortex towards the group, cascading it with a gentle yet forceful flow. The water flowed gracefully, enveloping the thieves in a mesmerizing dance. The music intensified, carrying with it a sense of justice and redemption.
The thieves found themselves unable to move, their bodies ensnared by the water's embrace. Their weapons dropped to the ground as they struggled against the powerful current that restrained them.
Joel's voice carried through the symphony, laced with empathy. "Reflect on your actions, and let the cleansing waters wash away the darkness within you."
As the last echoes of their words faded, the water vortex slowly dissipated, releasing the thieves from its grip. Joel's radiant form gradually returned to their human state, the transformative power subsiding. Everything looks normal and they are still in the corner.
Joel fell on their back and they're on their varsity jacket again—looking shocked on what happened. Their baton vanished into the air, returning as a drawing tablet pen they owned... how did it get there?
Gasping for air and drenched from head to toe, the thieves stumbled backward, their expressions a mix of astonishment and fearful. Then, the group ran away from the alley rapidly as they're frightened.
Joel looked towards Yuka, who had captured the entire spectacle on her phone. The air hung heavy with the weight of the moment. Yuka lowered her phone and stopped recording, "What. The fuck. Just happened?," she was confused on what she just experienced, "THAT'S SO AWESOME!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and admiration.
Joel raised an eyebrow, "heh?"
Yuka explains as she dances while spinning around them, "Don't you see what you just did? You scared them off!"
"C-cadenza...?" Joel was confused what was Yuka talking about. They looked on their right hand that was gripping on their black drawing tablet pen—questioning how did it got teleported to their hand? They didn't bring it with them.
Yuka stopped dancing for a while, she plays a recording that she captured and showed it to them, "Look!..." then she realized something, "wait..."
When she was recording, it captures a scene of the thieves being scared and screaming, while Joel seems like they're controlling them while standing in front of them. The buildings and all looks like in the real world, however the one she saw looks like a magical experience, "this isn't what... it looks normal...?" she was confused.
Joel's eyes widened as they watched the recording, their mind racing to comprehend the contrast between what they had just experienced and the seemingly ordinary scene captured on Yuka's phone. Joel is able to remember few moments when they're on their symphonic form, they remember the music that was playing, but they're unable to remember the actions they've did towards the thieves. It was as if the magical essence that permeated their encounter had been invisible to the lens.
"Attacca.." Joel muttered, they wanted to borrow Yuka's phone to use her memo in order to translate what they want to convey. She gave the phone to them.
They typed in: "Let's continue at the mansion. It's safer there." and showed it to Yuka.
Yuka understood and nods, they pick up the groceries and went back to the mansion.
What is this power that Joel just possessed? Does it have any connection with their nightmares? Why do they have such ability in the first place? What triggers it?
