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[b][u][h1]A Man Out of Time #10: The Battle Begins[/h1][/u][/b]
Location: Pacific Point, California[/center]
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For a tense moment, The Wanderer looked up at the figure in the sky to see if they were going to respond to his call to help. Even though the figure was above him, the nod was clear as they began to use their powers against the smaller ships. The collection of crystals was the only thing the mutant could see as his focus returned to the attacking enemies in the sky.

Surveying the damage that the ships were doing and the water that was further inland, the mutant concluded that most of the water had abated from the area into the soil. His remaining raised hand lowered, disconnecting the psionic energy to the barrier. Whatever water was remaining could trickle back into the city without too much damage. With both hands freed from holding the barrier up, he proceeded to begin his offense, sending smaller beams of psionic energy. The ships buzzed around the city, but with the source of the giant beam being identified, most of the remaining force that weren’t attacking the city or the flying figure were converging on his location. With his energy spent on the large barrier and the giant beam, The Wanderer knew that it was only a matter of time before he was blasted off the building to a probable death.

It wasn’t until the sound of a nearby voice that his focus turned to a figure that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere and protected him from a stray ship that got in his blind spot. The figure, after dismantling the attacking ship, was someone who was different from anyone he encountered. But there was no fooling the psionics emanating from her as he saw from his psionic eye.

[color=4682b4]”I do but now’s not the time to ask them, Voyager,”[/color] he replied, still looking around for the ships that were attacking the city. [color=4682b4]”It’s fortunate that you survived the wave, but we need to start taking down whatever these things are and protect the people within the city. At least until that thing…”[/color] His finger jabbed at the sky towards the monolithic structure, [color=4682b4]”… Is taken out. Any suggestions?”[/color]

It was then that another hero slid into the area. When the hero asked Voyager if they are a relative of her, the mutant couldn’t help himself but chuckle.

[color=4682b4]”Rest assured, this person and Voyager are one and the same. Just that her dive into the water as the wave hit caused the change.”[/color] He looked up at the oncoming enemies. [color=4682b4]”But enough of the talking. As you can gather, the city at least is under attack. Whatever they are, they want to target at least me for decimating half of their forces. We need to start fighting them back before we could focus on taking the source of the attack.”[/color]

Another ship began its attack run towards the trio. The Wanderer slid in front of the other two and fired another psionic beam towards it. While less potent than the initial beam that destroyed half of the fleet, it had enough energy to punch through the ship. Seemingly without control, the ship crashed into the road and skidded to a stop tens of yards away from them.

He turned to the new hero. [color=4682b4]”I’m not sure what your abilities are, but do you think you have any use for whatever that is?”[/color] He then turned to Voyager. [color=4682b4]”I’m not sure what the changes you underwent means, but do you think you are capable to help out in the sky? There is another powered human that is fighting in the sky and would need back up.”[/color]

Just then, a larger version of the ship that crashed landed a few blocks down another road. Though far away, he could see something humanoid exit it and was about to head their way. [color=4682b4]”If you have no objections, I’ll hold the ground here while everyone gets to work saving this city.”[/color] He waited for their responses, blue and purple flames starting to envelop him as a psionic blade formed over his hand.