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[b]Location:[/b] Local Department Store
[b]Time:[/b]1:30pm

David stood amidst the ruined shopping aisle, various products lay scattered around, some were battered but intact with only a few scratches or small dents indicating anything had happened. Most looked as if they had been thrown and dragged around the entire store, existing now in multiple pieces, or thrown out of their containers and scattered into the surrounding area as a part of the debris. The aisle shelves bowed outwards slightly to reflect the damage from the earlier supersonic screaming, and the lighting fixtures in the area blinked incessantly as if desperate to stay on. The floor tiles were also scattered into dozens of tiny pieces, along with being turned into finely crushed powder from underneath David’s feet as he slid. He turned around to face the voice from earlier; David knew he was in trouble, the other man seemed to fancy himself as a hero as well, only he seemed to be lacking in costume and appearance with only his welding mask offering any real protection.

“[color=ed1c24]Listen to me; this is all a big misunderstanding![/color]” David pleaded, he really didn’t want to get into a fight with a hero, it certainly wasn't the ideal debut.

“A misunderstanding huh? You look at this aisle, and tell me that this is a misunderstanding.” The man spoke back accusingly.

David wanted to explain himself, but trying to blame it on a bird lady with no witnesses wasn’t going to help him. But it seems the man no longer had any intention of talking and flew into a dive, aiming to drive his fists into David’s chest. David swiftly raised his arms up to block the man as he rammed into him, as their bodies collided David was thrown through the wall and outside, leaving an more than obvious hole in he wall. The hero that had just hit him followed after him in the air, clearly intent on continuing the fight outside.

Outside a small number of police cars blocked off a part of the road, apparently ready to move inside had they been called inside. Thanks to the hit from the earlier hero David was on course to crash right into a car and the men hiding behind it. So he desperately tried to correct himself mid-air somehow, and from what he believed to be a miracle or luck, David was able to adjust his body so he was now facing the road. In the split-second he had, David thrust his arms out and pushed his body upwards, so that he wouldn’t come careening into the car. The back of his hand accidentally crushed a side-view mirror, and scratched the top of the car as he lifted off into the air only to be grabbed by the leg. The hero that had sent him flying had continued by following up into a spin and threw David down back towards the road. David landed leaving a small depression in the road as he bounced and skidded across the road, giving off a grunt as he crashed into the ground. 

[color=ed1c24]“Usually I get a name before I get rough with my partners.”[/color] David quipped as he began to rise onto his feet again; although this other hero was strong, he wasn’t tough enough that he could actually take David down like this. But between Berenice’s screaming, and this new guy’s pummeling, David was starting to feel it.

“Sledge, when you’re sitting in wherever they put super villains you can tell’em Sledge sent you.” He said, with a hint of pride in his voice, it seems he has experience in the hero world.

“[color=ed1c24]Then you can call me, [i]Terra Firma[/i][/color].” [i]The name sounds cool to me, and it’s somewhat related, so let’s see if it’ll catch.[/i]

Sledge came down again, seemingly ignoring David's words, coming at him just like last time, except there was more space between them now. David narrowly dodged Sledge, grabbed him from the side, and slammed him into the ground stunning Sledge for a few seconds.

Logically there was no way the cops could tell what either hero was really like, but they apparently decided to take their chances with the human looking one as they opened fire on David. However, the bullets pelted off him harmlessly, a growing amount of bullets bounced off him and fell onto the ground. Although David was currently bulletproof, he wasn’t used to it and jumped slightly as the guns went off, instinctively using his arms to guard his head and body. 

[i]I need to get out of here, no telling how things will escalate. Not to mention that I actually don’t want to hurt anyone, much[/i]. 

Sledge shook himself and rushed David with a right hook; David dodged it but received a blow to stomach for his efforts. David threw a fist out himself, and followed up with a jab to the other hero’s head. Sledge had managed to catch the first punch, but found himself surprised at the power behind it, because of this he didn’t see the other punch coming and it hit him just off the side of his face. The mask dented with an audible ‘clang’ and Sledge flew back with a guttural sound, he tried to get back up but collapsed back onto the ground after softly mumbling something.

[i]Alright he’s down for a little while now, maybe I can use my lightning to blind everyone and get away[/i].
 
David held out a hand in front of him and electricity began to crackle between his fingers for only a moment before it dissipated, as if responding to his desire a new feeling began to take hold. Streams of yellow energy gathered around his body, David began to direct them towards his hand and a yellow orb began to form itself. It grew to the size of a football before David noticed the cops yelling to each other about something. [i]This is definitely a good time to book it.[/i]

“[color=ed1c24]Don’t blink or you’ll miss this![/color]” David shouted as he slammed he orb downwards, it exploded and a brilliant flash of light exploded outwards. David flew towards the fallen Sledge and took off with him, intent to lose any cameras following them in the alleyways. As the light dissipated the nearby cops realized both ‘metahumans’ were long gone.

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[b]Location:[/b] Park
[b]Time:[/b]1:45pm

Sledge awoke to a man shaking him awake under the shade of a tree.

“Sir, are you alright? Were you mugged?”  David asked, now human again, doing his best to keep a straight face by swarming the man with questions.

“Huh, where am I? Who are you?” Sledge asked as he groggily rubbed his face, before quickly coming to reality. He quickly patted himself down, apparently checking for his wallet and mask, both of which were in his pocket and backpack respectively. He stopped as he gingerly rubbed a new bruise on his face.

“Calm down, you're in a park. Are you missing anything, do you remember your name?”

“No,uh, I'm fine. Uh, did you see how did I got here?" Sledge asked, seemingly regaining his calm.

[i]Damn, he didn't give his name, oh well. It's fine I guess, I did the same too.[/i] David thought to himself as he continued to act innocent.

"No I didn't, I was out here on a walk and I spotted you."

"Thank you, but I'm fine. I gotta get going but thanks for checking on me." Sledge said, seemingly earnest in his thanks, he quickly stood up and ran off.

As soon as the man was out of sight David collapsed onto the tree behind him and let out a heavy sigh. [i]Man that was exhausting, I did that to protect your identity too, but I’m not even sure I protected mine well enough.[/i]

“Ah, wish I could call Carmine to bring me to the university. That Berenice thing left me with a killer headache." David mumbled under his breath as he massaged the side of his head.