"Holt let out a roar as his jetpack exploded to life, shooting a strong orange flame with light blue and green streaks in it from the bottom of the metal box on Holt's back. In one smooth motion, Holt slashed through the air, grabbing Abby and then Miss Smith in his arms and setting them on the ground, appearing as a bright orange blur as he did so. Miss Smith heaved as she looked up at him in fear and confusion."
Holt
(Looking at her and Abby) Are you okay?!
Miss Smith
(Hyperventilating) I...yeah...what happened?!
Holt
Where's everyone else?
Miss Smith
(Shakily points in the distance) I think they're over there...
"Holt looks behind him, seeing his teammate's unmoving body slewn across the highway along with the other many pieces of debris. The man who had shot the missile at their limousine was examining their bodies, tapping his black earpiece as he reported to his superiors."
Man
Yes, this is Agent Davis. I am checking the bodies now. I have two confirmed kills, a short blonde man and a black guy. I'm checking the third body for a pulse now..."
"As he started to reach down towards Julian's limp body, he paused, looking at Holt and his family in the distance. Holt stared at him menacingly. The two were separated by the flaming husk of the limousine, its tall, powerful flames dancing in the wind."
Agent Davis
You're still alive? Shit, I must've been blinded by the explosion!
"Holt remained quiet, activating his jet pack as he slowly elevated himself into the air. The man shook his head, reaching into his cargo pants pocket and pulling out his pistol."
Agent Davis
You must think you're a superhero or something.
"Agent Davis gasped as Julian grabbed his leg and took a huge bite out of his ankle. He screamed in pain as Holt crashed down onto him with the boosted power of his jetpack, giving him a kick so powerful it twisted his neck into a spiral like a Looney Tunes character. As he fell on his back, Holt landed on the ground smoothly. Julian, Darius, and Max all slowly and shakily got back onto their feet, their clothes singed, their faces full of ash and dirt. Max held his side, struggling to get up. Darius walked over to him, and they put their arms around each other's shoulders as they slowly limped off the highway and onto the grassy dirt to their right."
Holt
You guys okay?!
Max
I think I might've been stabbed in the gut or something...
"Holt ran over to Abby and Miss Smith, helping them to their feet and escorting them to the side of the highway as well. Julian walked past the team, immediately pointing behind them to a large forest of trees."
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The Storm Wars
AksiWith each main installment of the Storm franchise comes a tournament to determine the best Storm player in the world - The Storm Wars. What started as an innocent tournament soon becomes a race to fight systemic corruption, the likes of which could...
