Watching the arrow blink a few tis, Team Silver Wind quickly moved away from the elevator, retreating all the way to the corridor facing it. They watched in silence as the counter continued to rise, and when it finally reached 47, they all braced themselves.
DING
The bell sounded once more, announcing that the elevator had reached its stop. Though they had already predicted as much, the four heroes were still alard when it happened, which prompted each one to activate their abilities in preparation for battle.
The reflective doors spread open soon enough, and the interior was revealed. A tall man stepped out with unhurried steps, the soles of his brown brogue shoes making a faint clack with each one. His tailored suit, entirely dark maroon save for its black collar, matched perfectly with the black shirt underneath.
His glossy black hair was slicked back, though so stubborn strands refused to go along with the rest. His face was cleanly shaven, but the scars littering it warped his face, granting it such ferocity that struck fear into the hearts of anyone who dared to look at it.
Scar Face stopped a few ters from the mbers of Silver Wind, resting his arms behind his back. Eyeing them one after the other, his eyes landed on Night Gale, then narrowed, causing her to shiver slightly.
"We have received reports of people in strange costus causing problems in the upper floors." He said. "That would be you, correct?"
"Can’t you tell just by looking?" Said Night Gale.
Scar Face’s glare grew sharper.
"As you are not guests at this fine establishnt, your unauthorized entry is inexcusable. What gave you the right to invade other people’s property, and without a warrant or prior warning?"
"We are with the Bureau of Enhanced Operations." She said. "I’m sure you already know that much. Which would an you are aware that we do not require a warrant to execute our authority."
Since the ti cyborgs started to beco more common, the law has had to be changed to account for the threat they pose. From there, a special exception was granted in the case of cris committed by Enhanced Individuals, allowing unwarranted inspections and the use of lethal force.
In the case of heroes sanctioned by the BEO, they are free to act as they see fit so long as there is a plausible suspicion that they are dealing with EIs, and since they were involved in this operation from the start, there is no doubt about the availability of evidence.
"Not that we care about your opinion, but..." White Arrow spoke. "Since when did the Romanos get a say in what happens at this hotel?"
"Since our princess was set to marry its owner. Which relates to the second cri you have committed today." Letting his arms drop to his side, he stretched his fingers then clenched his fists. "You have interfered with a very important ceremony. This transgression will not go unpunished so ready yourselves."
"Whoa there," Still transford, Werewolf stepped forward, his enlarged hands raised in front of him. "Calm down, buddy. I don’t think you understand what you’re doing here."
"Tell him, Werewolf!" Sunray cheered from the side.
"As our leader said, we are with the BEO, and this-"
With the words caught in his throat, Werewolf looked at Scar Face, realizing that he had appeared right before him at so point, ready to swing his fist. A loud boom blasted through the forty-seventh floor, like a cannon had been fired in the enclosed space. Though he managed to guard at the very last mont, Werewolf still found himself flying away. His arms were numb for a mont, but then the pain ca in to confirm that he wasn’t imagining what had just happened.
The other three went on the move right away, sure that their furry teammate would recover soon enough and join them. White Arrow leapt back and prepared one of his energy bolts while Night Gale blasted the enemy with a windstorm. Though it pushed him slightly, Scar Face seed unaffected, holding his right arm up to shield his face.
Sothing was off about that arm, and it only took a single look to realize what it was. A tallic silver substance had covered it at so point. It shifted and flowed, its shape changing until it settled in the form of a gauntlet with spiked knuckles.
Spreading his fingers, he then bent them slightly as if grabbing at sothing then swiped with his hand. The wind trajectory changed following the motion, and the storm was brought to a montary stop. Before she could realize her power wasn’t completely negated, Night Gale froze at the sight of the tall man preparing to crush her with his fist. That was when Sunray stepped between them, her orange poncho fluttering.
"Say cheese!"
Holding her arms to form a cross, she smiled at the tall man and snapped her fingers. Bright light flashed from her hands and slamd into him as if it had a physical effect, causing him to stagger back.
"On more ti!" Stepping forward, she extended her right arm and snapped her fingers, causing another radiant flash to hit Scar Face.
Strangely enough, the others seed unaffected by the light. Or rather, it only ever spread in the stranger’s direction, blinding and blasting him away.
Just as he began to regain balance, a white arrow pierced his left shoulder then exploded into a ball of white fla, swallowing him whole. That felt like it should have been the end for the scary man, but when the explosion ended and the flas scattered, he erged from it completely unscathed, save for the small cut left on his shoulder.
The silver gauntlet on his right arm was gone, having turned back to the tallic liquid. Though they hadn’t seen it, there was no doubt that he had used that substance to shield himself. Holding his left hand up, he let the silver liquid flow throw it before spilling onto the floor at his feet. It circled around him then spread out, coating the burning floor and putting out the white flas, preventing them from reaching him.
"Carlo Big Fist Romano." White Arrow said as Scar Face turned to face him. "Giovanni Romano’s nephew and one of the family’s top executioners." Letting a smile play on his lips, he added, "A confird Level 4."
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