Lr stories part 1: Power royale

Chapter 20: The American Dream, Part 2

**Announcer 1:** "It's time, folks! The tension has built to a fever pitch, and now we're about to witness the clash of ideals—and powers! It's William, Angelo, and Kindliker versus the former senator himself, Bordy Jornitson! Will this political powerhouse be too much for our heroes? Let's find out!"

**Announcer 2:** "This battle will be one of strategy and determination. Bordy's ability to throw mini-nukes with the flick of his wrist makes him a formidable opponent. But William's metal manipulation and Angelo's animal transformations could turn the tide—if they can figure out how to breach Bordy's defenses."

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The standoff broke in a flash.

William, not one to hesitate, thrust his hand forward, sending a barrage of metal shards hurtling through the air. Bits of broken machinery, shattered weapons, and scrap he'd collected along the way spun through the air like deadly projectiles. They whistled through the air, aimed directly at Bordy's chest.

But Bordy didn't flinch. His fingers made the peace sign, and with a casual flick of his wrist, a mini-nuke flew from his hand. The explosion was small but intense, a concentrated blast of energy that met William's metal assault head-on. The shockwave sent William stumbling backward, the metal shards disintegrating before they could reach their target.

"That all you got?" Bordy's voice was calm, almost bored, as he surveyed the battlefield. His eyes locked onto William, daring him to try again.

William cursed under his breath. "Damn it... this guy's no joke." He glanced at Angelo, who had already shifted into the form of a sleek black panther, muscles rippling under his fur as he prepared to strike.

Angelo leaped forward, his powerful legs propelling him through the air. He aimed for Bordy's side, hoping to catch him off guard. But as soon as he closed the distance, Bordy made another peace sign. A second mini-nuke exploded near Angelo, forcing him to veer off course. The panther yelped as the explosion grazed his side, sending him tumbling to the ground.

"Angelo!" William shouted, but Angelo quickly recovered, shifting back to human form. His breath was ragged, and there was a scorch mark on his side, but he was still in the fight.

"He's too quick," Angelo panted. "Every time we get close, he's ready with those nukes."

Kindliker, standing off to the side, was fidgeting nervously. He knew his power—canceling others' abilities—would be useless from this distance. He had to get close for it to work, but with Bordy's nukes flying around, getting close seemed impossible. Still, he had to do something. "Guys, if I can just get near him, I can—"

"No way," William interrupted. "You'll get blown to bits before you can even try."

Kindliker grimaced, but he knew William was right. He was practically useless from this range. He clenched his fists in frustration, feeling the weight of his inadequacy.

Bordy watched their exchange with detached interest. "You're persistent, I'll give you that," he said, his tone almost condescending. "But persistence won't win this battle. You're outmatched."

William snarled, his eyes narrowing. "We'll see about that." He summoned more metal, larger chunks this time—twisted beams from a demolished building, jagged pieces of wreckage. With a grunt of effort, he sent them flying toward Bordy in a massive wave of steel.

Bordy responded with another nuke, the explosion ripping through the metal, sending fragments scattering in all directions. The force of the blast knocked William off his feet, slamming him into the ground. He groaned, struggling to push himself back up.

Angelo, still recovering from the earlier hit, shifted into the form of a hawk and took to the sky, hoping to attack from above. But even in the air, Bordy's nukes were a threat. A well-placed explosion sent shockwaves through the sky, and Angelo was forced to dive to avoid the blast, returning to human form as he hit the ground in a roll.

Bordy stood in the center of the chaos, untouched and unfazed. He adjusted his tie with a calm, practiced motion, his eyes scanning the battlefield. "Is this really the best you've got?" he asked, his voice cutting through the tension like a knife. "If so, this is going to be over very quickly."

William wiped blood from the corner of his mouth and glared at Bordy. "We're not done yet."

But in his heart, he knew they were in trouble. Bordy was too powerful, too controlled. Every move they made, he countered effortlessly. The ground they were fighting on felt like quicksand, every step forward pulling them further into defeat.

Kindliker, watching the fight unfold, felt the weight of his own helplessness. He wanted to help, to be useful, but every plan he came up with seemed doomed to fail. All he could do was watch as William and Angelo struggled against a foe who seemed unbeatable.

The chapter ends with Bordy standing tall amidst the wreckage, unscathed and in control, while William and Angelo regroup, bruised and battered but refusing to back down. The tension is thick as they prepare for their next move, knowing that the stakes have never been higher.

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**Announcer 1:** "What a showdown! William and Angelo are giving it their all, but Bordy's just too strong! Can our heroes find a way to turn the tide? Or is this the end of the line?"

**Announcer 2:** "Bordy's strategy and power make him a nearly insurmountable obstacle. But in a fight like this, anything can happen. Stay tuned, folks—this battle is far from over."

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*To be continued...*