Hero of the Hour

Except Alex wasn't facing the rock wall he had just created. He had his back pressed against it as he waited. He may not have been a super genius not even a regular genius, but he wasn't dumb. He had seen that guy just phase through things like a gas before and Alex was betting he was going to do it again. Why not? It had always worked for him before. He had a 12 foot slab of rock made of asphalt pressed against his back, arms at the ready.

As Carden reformed in front of him, Alex saw him. As Carden tried to grab him, Alex understood what was happening. As Carden attacked, Alex reacted.

He fell back on years of martial arts and a new found reaction time. He stepped forward as Carden did, ducking under the lunging hand. He came up with a uppercut aimed at the mans stomach, using his own momentum against him. Not that it matter with the amount of force Alex was bring to bear.

In this this quite anticipated city it seemed once again another fight broke out out but before Coronel would jump in it seemed like he was more eager to watch and it was worth his time to do so. He studied the abilities of the people and kept them at a far enough distant so they would not recognize his face or catch wind of him being there. It was a thrilling fight to watch. No over excessive ability being thrown around. Simple bullets fired and super strength play, but the lighting was the only mega based ability he seen. It was like watching a boxing match with an unwanted visitor.

It was moments in... Water pipes were busting and gush water out from the ground. And giant slabs of rock were being thrown and picked up. He looked around and wondered where the other guy was but he could sense him and could tell he traveled underground behind his enemy. But to no regards did it work he was ready and he was able to make impact. The guy was lifted and was sent several feet back before crashing. His acquaintance then rushed to his aid, but now it was his turn until he saw a smoke line.

He looked up and followed the line to the point he seen a small spark in the sky. What ever it was it is high and he could not sense the presence of anything from it so it was out of his reach. He looked down and could tell the line and whatever it could be was right over the anticipated area of the fight.

It puzzled him what it could be but soon he would be forced to wait until what ever it was went away or came down. Not that he could not wait a few more minutes then attack what ever was left. And to his sight he could tell the two, girl and guy, had left to escape any further damage.

With a crack like thunder, Alex felt his punch connect. It was such a satisfying sound to make contact. Time was frozen for him as he absorbed the moment, the feeling. It was glorious. Time started moving again as Alex followed through with his punch, sending Carden a few feet back. Not the massive soaring he had hoped for, but it was enough. Apparently too much actually. Carden seemed to fall down hard. Alex paused, expecting a trap of some sort. He toed closer but Carden didn't seem to react at all. Alex had done it. The meta wasn't getting up anytime soon it seemed.

He couldn't celebrate his victory though as lightning crackled around him from above. Guess the energy chick was still doing just fine. Alex turned and leap over the rock he used as a barrier. He crashed through a rock wall without harm and next to a sedan. More lightning shots, this time closer. He ripped the doors off of the car, turned, and threw all in one smooth motion. Both doors sailed through the air like daggers. He was about to chuck the car at her too when he spotted something coming in from behind her. Alex squinted his eyes, trying to make it out. Too late he saw what it was.

"Shitttttttttttttttttttttttttt"

Too slow to move more then a few inches, the railshot slammed into his right shoulder/ pectoral and sent him skidding backwards down the street. He slide hard enough to cvarve a grove into the asphalte behind him. On pure instinct, Alex rolled to the left as he came to stop. He was trying to avoid a secondary missile that might have been behind first. Good idea as it turns out. Something more solid then a missile slammed into the ground right where he had been.

Alex got onto his feet, guard up now.

Hands up and ready, chest still smoking slightly, Alex was ready for another round. The man rose from the crater, almost about ended up in another one when he started to speak. This new man said Alex's name, which froze him the spot. How the hell did Miles know about Alex?? It was enough to keep Alex at bay from sending this guy flying the hard way..

"You hired a murderer that killed everyone on this street! Without a second thought. If you wanted to help these people, then you shouldnt be working with the likes of them."

Alex pointed a finger at him, fuming with anger. He held the mans stare for a second then sighed.

"He killed alot of people today... and thats on your head. I don't want your fucking help if you work with the likes of him. Get out of here and don't come back."

Not much of a thread coming from a guy like Alex, but he did just take out the mans friend. He began to walk away, the adrenaline starting to wear off. Its been a long day. A long day indeed.