Jealousy.
Jealousy.
Jealousy.
That word kept echoing in my head.
Nope. I didn't believe Atarah. I decided to prove her wrong myself.
I walked up to him and said quietly, "Bubba, what's wrong? You seem really angry. You're… hurting the fishes. Whatever it is, I won't leave you. You need to talk about it instead of keeping it in. Tell me, okay?"
I flashed him my most innocent look. He'd tell me now. He could never resist my kindness.
He turned to me slowly. "You really wanna know, huh? You wanna know why I'm out here, feeling so aggravated? I won't tell you on my own. Use your super amazing ability, 'Honest Eyes' or whatever, to see through me."
Then he scoffed. "Seriously, you've got a power for almost everything, and you give them the worst names. What a waste of a superhero you are. Like, what is 'Lilo-Air'? Just say flying or floating! You trying to sound all grandiloquent? Congratulations, you nailed it."
I blinked, stunned for a second. "Hey! My ability names are cool. I like them. They make me feel… lovely. They're nice powers and they deserve sweet names! Other names are too boring. And also, i'm not using my Honest Optics on you when you can just tell me what's wrong!"
He stepped closer, and suddenly I felt… uneasy. I took a few steps back.
"I guess I won't be telling you now, will I?" he said darkly.
"What's wrong with me? You. You just run your mouth without ever thinking about how we feel. You're selfish. How do you think it feels watching you unlock new powers while we're still stuck on levels? You're always so happy—so proud. Try being considerate for once."
He smirked.
"Since you're here now, why don't I show you how to be considerate? Best way to learn… is through experience. And punishment."
He raised his hand toward me.
And… nothing.
Nothing happened.
Whew! Thank goodness ahh! ahh! ahh! Ah! OW! Oh my goodness!!
I suddenly blasted my own foot with a laser beam from my own hand! I didn't even do that!
Then I started floating uncontrollably, slamming into trees, rolling on the ground, scraping my arms and knees.
What the freaking heck?! Were those his ability updates?! 😍
Oh my God, his power just got way more awesome. Eeeeh! (That was me squealing internally.)
I was still midair, dizzy and hurting, when I spotted Atarah.
Her expression shifted from concern… to fury.
She charged straight at Desan.
He didn't even look bothered. He didn't even spare her more than a glance.
He simply pointed at her and she froze, dropped to her knees, and clawed at her throat, gasping for air.
He was strangling her… without even touching her.
Awesomesauce!!
His new powers are DOPE!
Woohoo, go Desan!