The Keeper of The Dragon Flame BNHA X OCS

Chase of the Sinister Blade

The night sky over the city was a tapestry of stars, but Ben's focus was on the rooftop ahead. He could hear the soft thud of boots against the tiles, the telltale sign of his quarry. Katarina, the Sinister Blade, was as elusive as ever, darting across the rooftops with the agility of a cat. Ben clenched his teeth, determination burning in his eyes. He wasn't about to let her get away.

Ben took a deep breath and threw his tessen with a swift, powerful motion. The bladed fan whirred through the air, slicing toward Katarina like a deadly boomerang. Katarina's eyes widened as she deftly dodged to the side, the tessen narrowly missing her. As the fan arced through the night, it returned to Ben's hand, its sharp edge gleaming in the moonlight.

Katarina: "Nice try, but you'll have to do better than that!"

Summoning his dragon flame, Ben launched a fireball toward Katarina, the fiery projectile illuminating the night as it streaked toward her. She twisted her body at the last moment, the fireball exploding against the rooftop in a shower of sparks and debris.

Katarina: "Too slow, boy!"

She leaped to the next rooftop, her red hair a blur in the moonlight.

Ben gritted his teeth, refusing to rise to her bait. He needed to stay focused. With a powerful leap, he cleared the gap between the buildings, his tessen at the ready. As he landed, he spun in a graceful arc, the bladed fan cutting through the air with a deadly whisper. Katarina parried the strike with her daggers, the clash of metal ringing out in the night.

Their movements were a deadly dance, each strike and counterstrike executed with precision and skill. Ben knew he had to find a way to outmaneuver her. Summoning his dragon flame, he formed a bow of fire and nocked a flaming arrow. He drew back the string and released, the arrow blazing through the air toward Katarina.

She dodged, but the explosive impact of the arrow forced her to change direction, slowing her down. Ben seized the opportunity and closed the distance, his tessen slashing in a series of rapid strikes. Katarina met him blow for blow, her eyes gleaming with a mix of respect and annoyance.

Katarina: "You've got some skills, but it won't be enough."

With a burst of speed, Katarina disengaged, flipping backward and landing on the edge of the rooftop. Ben launched another fireball, but she was already on the move, disappearing over the edge.

Ben: "Not getting away this time!"

He vaulted over the rooftop's edge, landing on a fire escape below. Katarina was a few steps ahead, her silhouette visible in the dim light. Ben hurled another fireball, aiming to cut off her escape route. The explosion lit up the night, and for a moment, he thought he had her.

Suddenly, Katarina vanished in the blink of an eye, reappearing several yards away in a different alleyway, leaving a trail of red behind her. Present Mic's voice echoed through the night, his enthusiasm cutting through the tension.

Present Mic: "Katarina's Quirk- Shunpo! This quirk allows her to disappear and reappear in the blink of an eye at a desired location, making her incredibly elusive in combat!"

Ben's eyes widened as he spotted Katarina's silhouette in the distance. The shock of her sudden appearance gave her the edge she needed. She spun around, throwing one of her daggers with deadly accuracy. Ben deflected it with his tessen, but the distraction allowed her to slip through another narrow alleyway and out of sight.

Ben landed on the ground, breathing heavily, frustration gnawing at him. He had been so close. His flames flickered out, leaving him in the darkness of the alley.

Splinter: "You fought well, Ben."

Ben turned to see Splinter approaching, his wise eyes filled with understanding.

Ben: "But she got away."

Splinter: "Sometimes, our enemies escape. But each encounter teaches us, makes us stronger."

A soft rustle of fabric caught Ben's attention, and he looked up to see Dan Heng approaching, his spear in hand.

Dan Heng: "You did everything you could. We'll get her next time."

Ben sighed, the frustration slowly ebbing away. He knew they were right, but it didn't make the failure any easier to swallow.

Ben: "Thanks, both of you."

As they made their way back to the lair, Ben was consumed by thoughts of their injured comrade. Arriving at their hideout, he found Donnie resting on a makeshift bed in the corner of the lair. The area was dimly lit, and the room was filled with the soft hum of medical equipment.

Ben approached Donnie, concern etched on his face.

Ben: "Hey, Donnie. How's the knee?"

Donnie looked up, his expression weary but resolute.

Donnie: "It's healing. Just needs some time. The wound isn't deep, but it's slowing me down."

Ben sat beside him, examining the bandaged knee with a careful eye.

Ben: "We should get a proper medic to check it out, just in case."

Splinter nodded as he joined them, his gaze calm but serious.

Splinter: "Rest now, Donnie. Your bravery is appreciated. We will make sure you get the care you need."

Dan Heng stood nearby, his presence a comforting anchor.

Dan Heng: "You've done enough for one night. Focus on recovering."

Ben placed a reassuring hand on Donnie's shoulder.

Ben: "We'll get her next time. And you'll be back on your feet soon."

Donnie managed a small smile, the support from his friends lifting his spirits.

Donnie: "Thanks, guys."

As they left Donnie to rest, Ben felt a renewed sense of determination. Katarina might have escaped this time, but he would be ready for her when they met again. And with his friends by his side, he knew they could face whatever challenges lay ahead.