Back on the rooftops, Tadashi is pushed back by Ashi as she swings her scimitar at him repeatedly. Tadashi blocks and dodges each attack, doing his best to not let up but Ashi gets a frustrated look.
"Again! Don't get pushed back!-"
As she shouts, Tadashi parries and slips his blade in a thrust, slashing her cheek again. Tadashi quickly follows up and slashes up at her but she leans back, avoiding the attack. They then swing and collide blades, bouncing off each other before Ashi swipes her blade at him swiftly, lightly slashing him twice on his body.
Again, their blades clash as they push against each other, struggling to gain control over the other then Ashi sharply twists her shoulders and slams her elbow into Tadashi's face, staggering him. Her scimitar then quickly changes into knuckle dusters in her right hand as she punches him across the face.
The dusters swap hands instantly as she slams her other fist into his face the other way. Tadashi falls back a step but quickly grabs his sword in its sheath as Ashi rushes him. He swings his sword out wide and slashes at her but she fakes back, avoiding it.
Suddenly, a spear thrusts at his face as Tadashi narrowly avoids it. It thrusts again and again as Tadashi blocks each thrust before swiping his sword up high, sending the spear from one hand out wide.
Taking this opportunity, Tadashi slashes down across Ashi's chest as she winces sharply but still with one hand on her spear, she swings it around her neck and slams the bar end of it into Tadashi's face, cracking something, and sending him falling back.
Ashi brings the spear back around and slams it into the roof as Tadashi coughs, holding blood from his nose. He smirks a bit as he looks up at her.
"What happened to all the sharp remarks and degrading comments? You seemed so eager to educate me moments ago." Tadashi taunts.
Ashi scoffs at him a bit before swinging the spear back, transforming it into a large hammer. She slams it down upon Tadashi but he blocks with his sword above him. Straining hard, his determination never falters.
"It doesn't matter what weapon you use. As long as I have my sword in hand, I won't lose!"
Tadashi shouts as he pushes back against the hammer, getting his feet under him on one knee. Ashi glares at him when suddenly the hammer transforms into a scythe, the blade extending past Tadashi's block and straight for his face.
His eyes widen as it all appears so slow, the blade aimed straight for his eye, when suddenly Ashi is struck on the back of her neck causing her to collapse and the Multi Weapon to deconstruct. Tadashi watches, totally stunned before he too is struck at the base of the neck, collapsing over.
In the alley way, Killian stumbles back as he's punched across the face. Henry then snaps to the opposite direction instantly and punches him harder in the opposite direction before repeating once again.
Blood flies from Killian's mouth as he stumbles back but as another punch flies his way, he quickly dips by and slides behind Henry, grabbing him by the waist and throwing him over to suplex him.
Before Henry hits the ground, he snaps to be upright and lands on his feet. He then grabs Killian by the back of his collar and swings him around, slamming him face first into the tree. Henry takes a couple steps away as Killian struggles to get to his feet.
"You really should just step back from your friends. Given your skill, you could always join us. Let them go and look out for yourself, just this once." Henry offers.
Killian grabs onto the tree as his fingers tear into the wood before slamming his forehead against it on purpose. He growls and grunts as he responds.
"I would never forgive myself for turning on my friends. What kind of human would I be if I turned on the most important people in my life at the first sign of adversity?"
As Killian speaks, Henry looks a bit surprised. Killian then turns around, leaning against the tree as he pants, catching his breath. He reaches his hand out in front of him as the Spirit Shield begins to form on his hand. He clenches his fist tightly, snapping it sharply onto his hand before opening his fist and motioning for Henry to come get him with a slight smirk on his face.
Without even a moment to spare, Henry slams his fist into Killian's stomach, stunning him but as if bouncing off the attack, Killian sends a heavy elbow towards Henry's face but is suddenly facing the opposite direction causing him to stumble over. Killian quickly turns around only to be met by a kick across the face then another upwards.
Ending the combo, Henry dropkicks Killian, sending him hitting the ground on his back. Killian quickly gets to his feet and charges Henry with his fist pulled back but the punch changes directions again. Killian doesn't stop though and tries to swing back but instead faces the floor, falling down with a thud.
"You keep trying to come in directly, maybe you should-"
Henry tries to say when Killian grabs some dirt from the ground and throws it up at Henry's face. He closes his eyes with a slightly annoyed look before coughing once.
"You know, that wasn't very nice."
Henry says when Killian slams his fist into his stomach making him bend over before slamming an uppercut to his face, his metal fists landing each heavy hit. Killian then pulls back for another punch but Henry redirects him again casually.
Killian doesn't stop though and kicks back but is again turned away. He continues an assault as each attack is turned away faster than the last until Henry turns him around and kicks him in the butt causing Killian to stumble over. Henry rubs his eyes as Killian turns around with a smirk.
"How's it feel to know I've discovered your weakness?" Killian asks smugly.
"I assure you, dust is not my weakness." Henry says casually as he lowers his hands. Killian sweats but keeps his smirk.
"Fine then, how about this?!"
Killian shouts at he charges Henry like before. He throws a punch that is casually redirected but doesn't stop and swings back to try again. Over and over Killian attacks but each one is redirected away from Henry with a slight motion of his hand before he backhands Killian.
He stumbles back but without hesitation tries again but this time even faster. Henry keeps up as he shifts Killian's direction each time. After a moment of this, Henry's eyes widen as he watches Killian turn away and throw a punch in a different direction but being turned around the opposite way, not quite what Henry was expecting. Regardless, Henry still strikes Killian across the face.
'That was odd. He aimed somewhere else, not at me.'
Henry thinks as Killian charges again but instead of striking right at Henry, he swings a heavy punch to the right before being spun around where he kicks back before being spun again in a different direction. Killian attacks furiously over and over, seemingly getting faster with each moment as Henry keeps up with him.
'Oh, I see. He thinks if he goes faster enough, he may be able to face one way, swing then I turn him to face myself on accident. But that would require him to be moving fast enough that I struggle to keep up. Not to mention the probability.' Henry thinks as he smirks to himself. 'I'm sorry kid but the chances of that working are just slim to no-'
In that moment, as Henry's thought crossed his mind, Killian's Spirit Shielded fist slams into his face as he sends him flying across the ground. Killian looks shocked for a moment before smiling.
"I did it! It actually worked!"
Killian shouts as Henry slides on his back with a totally unamused look on his face, a blank stare in his eyes.
"I hate statistics."
Henry says when Killian stomps towards him and quickly raises his leg above him. He goes to stomp but Henry flips him over causing him to fall on his back right onto Henry.
Here, Henry takes hold of Killian in a headlock as Killian struggles in his grasp. Henry stares blankly as Killian finds his footing and slams his feet down. He grunts as he slowly starts to lift Henry and himself off the ground at this absurd angle. Henry looks shocked as Killian shouts, throwing Henry over and into the air. Killian jumps after him as Henry flips himself upright, watching as Killian pulls his fist back ready to strike.
"I won't stop until I make sure my friends are safe!" Killian shouts as he flies towards Henry. He watches for a moment before smirking and then Killian's fist collides with his face hard and strong.
Blood flies from Henry's nose as they both fall from the air. Henry hits the ground with a thud as Killian lands, almost falling over. He stands up and looks back at Henry on the ground as he catches his breath.
"Looks like you won, Killian Kamui. You beat me." Henry says from the ground as Killian walks over to him.
"I don't believe you." He says. Henry smiles.
"Yeah, that would be smart but I'm done. Honest." Henry says, waving his hand a little from the ground. Killian stares at him for a moment before exhaling and falling on his butt, leaning on his hands with his head thrown back.
"That's a relief. Causing fighting you was so annoying." Killian sighs. Henry sits up and looks at him offended.
"Don't- don't do that. Don't call my powers annoying. I've worked hard to make them incredible." Henry says.
"No, not that. Who you are was the problem." Killian says. Henry looks at him surprised a bit. "I get where you're coming from. You're just trying to follow orders, do your duty to yourself and the others. It's really hard trying to stick to my own duty when someone else's matters so much to them too."
Killian admits without looking at Henry. Henry stares at him for a moment before smirking to himself and looking away.
"Yeah well don't worry about it so much. I don't really care about my duty all that much." Henry says. Killian looks at him confused as Henry closes an eye with an awkward smile. "Well, that's not true. I care about what I think I'm supposed to do but who knows if it's really right." Henry says openly. Killian looks conflicted a bit.
"Do all of the Reps share your same duty?" Killian asks. Henry chuckles.
"Hell no, not even close. To be honest, we're not even entirely sure what we're supposed to be doing. They just selected us for our skills and talents then said we're the strongest students and should be role models. But that doesn't exactly come with a guide. I guess we all kinda just decided in our own ways to help the students."
Henry admits. Killian looks down a bit, sympathizing with Henry's words and looking conflicted at the same time. Wanting to help but being more concerned about his friends.
"Do you think the other Reps would share that same sentiment with my friends?" Killian asks softly. Henry lifts his head a little without looking his way.
"Maybe…" Henry says before turning around and looking at Killian with serious eyes. "At least all but one." He says as Killian's eyes widen.