Starring:@backtothewalkers as Heisenberg
? as The Shadow
The Hooded Man entered the inn. There was still a long way ahead between it and The Capital, and he needed a rest. The night was quiet, however, but he didn’t want to sleep out in the open. He talked to the receptionist, and asked for a room. The receptionist gave him a strange look because of the Hood.
– Alright. Room 304. Can you please wait until I give you your keys in the bar room? –
– You guys have got a bar in here? –
– Yeah… Most of our customers are travelers, and expert drinkers too, so we need to have a place in the inn where they can taste our local brands. –
The Hooded Man was really happy, probably more than he had been for a while. He didn’t show it to the receptionist though.
– Sure. I’ll wait in the bar. –
– Alright. At the end of that hallway, go left, you’ll find it. – Said the receptionist in a charming tone.
The hooded man started walking towards the bar. When he entered the place, he found a stool, and sat quickly. The bartender noticed him, and walked to his direction. He was curious about the Hooded Man.
– I assume you’re new over here? – Said the bartender.
– Yeah. I’m a traveler. I’ve seen this place before, but I had never decided to enter before now. – Answered the Hooded Man.
– Well, feel yourself at home. What can I get ya’? –
– I just want the best beer that you have. I’m open to whatever, as long as it’s good. –
– Alright, sir… uh… how should I call you? –
– Call me Sos. –
He took the hood off, and showed a charming smile to the bartender.
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It was really dark inside the barn. The night had been quiet. But quietness was over now. Heisen almost couldn’t see his opponent’s figure, but he could tell it was standing in front of him. He was confused, more than anything.
- Why…? Why are you doing this?! – Heisen’s arm was bleeding, and he healed it as fast as he noticed it. – Fuck! – He shouted.
Blood dripped of his attacker’s hands. Or so believed Heisen. He could only hear the drips on the floor, but he couldn’t see a damn thing.
The shadow looked at him. A smile coming from it could almost be seen. – This will come in handy. – Said the shadow in a deep voice. It started getting closer to Heisen. It walked slowly, but each one of the steps made Heisen realize how little time he had left. He didn’t know his opponent’s abilities, so the fight would be hard.
– <Crap… I’m at disadvantage. I need to find a way to get outside. At least I’ll be able to see my attacker there…> - Thought Heisen. When his attacker was close enough, Heisen threw a punch at him. The attacker, however, blocked it really quickly and grabbed Heisen’s arm. – Fuck! – Said Heisen.
- Trying to find a way to free yourself? I’ve studied you, Heisenberg. Your only power is healing. You can’t do shit. – Said the shadow, this time in a different voice than before.
Heisenberg sighed, but smiled afterwards. His attacker suddenly felt more energy on his arm than the amount he usually handled. – Oh shit! – He said before being cut by a white explosion coming from his arm. Both Heisen and his attacker jumped in opposite directions, getting further from the explosion.
- You seriously thought healing was easy as that? No. It’s hard to know how much energy you have to give to someone to heal them correctly. However, giving that person the incorrect amount of energy… produces this exact same result. – Heisenberg sounded tired. However, he wasn’t going to give up. He decided to heal his arm once again.
- Son of a bitch… - Said the man who the shadow belonged to. It was a different voice, again. He felt like his hand was burning. It smelled like cooked meat. – I’m getting tired of you! – He ran towards Heisenberg and launched a punch. Heisenberg tried overpowering his attacker’s arm again, to produce another explosion. He could only pass energy through physical contact. For it, he grabbed his attacker’s fist when it was gonna hit. His attacker changed arms and returned punches faster than before. Heisen couldn’t almost keep up, blocking was the only thing he could do. – <Fuck, I can’t give energy at a speed like that!> – Thought Heisen.
- Just as I suspected! – The shadow said in a mocking tone, while giving punches and blocking Heisen’s. – The amount of energy is a factor in your power, sure! However, you can’t give enough energy if you don’t have enough time to do it! -
Heisen had an idea. At one point, the shadow threw another of his punches to Heisenberg, and instead of blocking, he decided to dodge it and run to the opposite direction.
- Oh, thinking you can escape? Let me spoil it for you. You can’t. – Said the shadow.
Heisenberg was even more tired than before. He healed his arm once again.
- Healing yourself isn’t gonna do anything. I outsmarted you now! Just give up! – Shouted the shadow. It started running in Heisenberg’s direction once again. - <NOW!> - Thought Heisenberg to himself. He threw a punch at the shadow when it was close enough. - <I hope you enjoyed your last fight as much as I did.> - Thought Heisenberg to himself.
The shadow didn’t have much trouble blocking Heisenberg’s punch, but as soon as he tried to grab it, Heisenberg’s own arm caused an even bigger explosion than before. Neither of the fighters could get out of it in time.
The people at the house close to the barn heard the explosion, and now were able to smell the burning ashes. The magnitude of the explosion had caused a fire in the barn. The piles of wood and straw were lit and disintegrated, transforming in ashes just as quick.
Everything was burning. Heisen’s own body was on fire above the ground. He wasn’t dead, but he sure would be in no time. He opened his eyes for the last time, and what he saw horrified him more than anything he saw over his life. It was his attacker, standing up in the fire. Heisenberg could finally see his face. – So it… was... – His voice was cut for a second. - …you. – He sighed for the last time, and closed his eyes.
- You fuck… I didn’t think you’d overpower your own body to kill me. It almost worked… If it weren’t for… this… - The shadow now was able to heal his own body, as the fire tried consuming him too. - <Healing myself sure will be useful. Thanks for gifting me such a nice power.> - Thought the man, and smiled afterwards. He got out of the burning barn through the back door. After going around it, always hiding through the flames, he saw all the people outside, looking at the barn astonished.
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Brotato was still looking at Rock’s boat. Was Rock anywhere to be found?
As soon as he decided he had enough of it, he heard a voice. – Who are you…? And what did you do to Brotato? – Said someone behind Brotato.
– Huh? – Said Brotato. He turned around and saw a tall figure standing next to him, pointing him with a gun. He quickly realized the figure was no other than Rock.
– R…Rock?! Is it really… you?! –
Rock was astonished. – Brota… Brotato…? – He lowered his gun. He looked even more surprised than Brotato – But I saw… your body! There, in Sos’ cell!
– I have… so much to explain to you. – Said Brotato, facepalming himself.