And that's how I got my power, slow down time just for 7 seconds, but 7 seconds is enough for a fight, wonder what my friends powers are? They are talking about powers during lunchtime.
"Hmph, you won't surrender? Here I come then" Jonathan said to me and ran towards me
He's in front of me, he raised his arm ready to strike.
*Slow Time*
I slowed down the time and went forward
1..2
While counting, I give strikes to his face
3..4
5..6
It is nearly 7, I did a back kick on his stomach and retreated few meters away
7
*Time Went Back To Normal*
Jonathan flew backwards because of the kick I did, the crowd around me is in awe. Jonathan landed on the ground and stood up.
"What the hell was that?" Jonathan asked
"Wait, don't tell me, you have powers?" Jonathan asked again
"I can slow down time just for 7 seconds, that's all" I replied at Jonathan
Jonathan just looked at me, quietly with a surprise face turned to an angry face. The air crackled with anticipation as we look at each other. His eyes glinted with a fiery intensity, a silent challenge that mirrored the flames dancing at his fingertips. I knew I had to act swiftly, to harness the temporal power within me to gain an edge in this fiery duel.
With a focused mind and a surge of determination, I tapped into the depths of my unique ability. Time itself seemed to bend and warp around me, slowing to a languid crawl as I triggered my temporal manipulation. Seven seconds. That was all I had, a fleeting window to outmaneuver the flames that Jonathan could conjure with a mere thought.
As the world around us descended into a surreal stillness, I locked eyes with Jonathan, his smirk betraying a confidence born of wielding the destructive force of fire. Flames licked the air around him, casting an ominous glow that danced in rhythm to his will. In this frozen moment, I assessed the situation, calculating my next move with precision.
Three seconds. The cooldown period loomed ahead, a brief respite before I could once again command time to my advantage. I braced myself for the impending rush, knowing that every second counted in this elemental showdown.
"7 seven seconds you say? Here I come then" Jonathan said
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Jonathan's hand rose, a cascade of flames erupting in a blazing inferno that threatened to engulf me. Heat washed over me in a searing wave, a reminder of the raw power he held within his grasp. Fireballs shot towards me with lethal intent, leaving trails of scorching heat in their wake.
Sh*t, he can make fireballs?
*Slow Time*
In the slowed seconds that stretched like eternity, I moved with purpose and grace, dodging the fiery projectiles with calculated ease. The temporal distortion granted me a heightened awareness, an almost precognitive sense of Jonathan's movements and intentions. Each step, each dodge, was a strategic dance choreographed by the slowed rhythm of time.
*Time Went Back To Normal*
As the seventh second approached, a subtle shift in the fabric of reality signaled the impending return to normalcy. Time began to accelerate, the world around us regaining its swift pace as the temporal manipulation waned. I braced myself for the cooldown, those crucial three seconds of vulnerability before I could once again wield the power of time.
Jonathan's expression shifted, a flicker of surprise crossing his features as the temporal distortion dissipated. The brief respite was over, but the memory of those slowed seconds lingered, a testament to the untapped potential I held within me. The clash of elements, fire against time, had only just begun in this elemental battleground.
As the temporal distortion faded and time resumed its natural flow, the battleground crackled with energy and tension. Jonathan's eyes narrowed, a flicker of uncertainty betraying his facade of confidence. The dance of flames around him faltered for a moment, a subtle sign of the disruption caused by my temporal interference.
I seized the opportunity, capitalizing on the split-second advantage granted by my ability. With a swift movement, I maneuvered into a strategic position, positioning myself for the next phase of the confrontation. The cooldown period loomed ahead, a brief but crucial window where I needed to regroup and prepare for the next temporal manipulation.
Jonathan, sensing the shift in the dynamics of the battle, unleashed a torrent of fire with renewed intensity. Flames surged towards me, a relentless onslaught that tested my agility and resolve. Each flicker of fire illuminated the battlefield, casting shadows that danced in the chaotic symphony of elements.
With a deft dodge and a calculated leap, I evaded the fiery barrage, the heat of the flames grazing my skin in a searing reminder of the danger that Jonathan posed. The cooldown period was dwindling, the seconds ticking away with relentless speed, urging me to act swiftly and decisively.
As the final moment of cooldown approached, I steeled myself for the next temporal manipulation. With a surge of determination, I tapped into the wellspring of power within me, triggering the temporal distortion once more. Seven seconds. Seven precious seconds to tip the scales in my favor, to outmaneuver the flames that threatened to consume me.
*Slow Time*
Time slowed once again, the world around me descending into a surreal stillness. In this suspended moment, I saw the intricate dance of fire and time, the interplay of elements that defined our clash. With a focused mind and a steady gaze, I prepared to make my move, to seize the fleeting advantage granted by the manipulation of time itself.
*Time Went Back To Normal*
As the seventh second approached, I felt the temporal fabric begin to unravel, the world around us shifting back to its natural rhythm. Time accelerated, the slowed moments fading into memory as reality reclaimed its hold. The cooldown period loomed once more, a brief interlude before the next temporal gambit.
I need to get closer to him, he threw another fireball, I dodged to right and ran towards him.
"Oh, you want a fist-to-fist fight? Okay then" Jonathan said to me while I am running at him
He summoned fire to his fist, my slow time cool down is gone.
*Slow Time*
I slowed down time and ran towards him, I watched the fire dance in a slow motion, it looked beautiful, I raised my arm ready to strike, huh? I felt a heat below me, I looked down, I saw a fireball coming towards my stomach.
When did he.. I dodged to the left, time starts to go back to normal again.
"You fall for my trap" Jonathan said to me
I looked at him, he had his arm raised ready to hit me, sh*t, I can't move.
*Bang*
I got hit by the face, his fist made a contact on my face made a bang sound, it felt strong, I staggered backwards and looked at Jonathan, he just stood there with a smirk face.
"C'mon, land a hit with your slow time" Jonathan said to me
Sh*t, three seconds already passed
*Slow Time*
I looked around, there are no fireballs can be seen, I rushed at Jonathan, giving him strikes on the face, 7 seconds have passed, I backed away, Jonathan felt the multiple punch. He looked at me with angry eyes he rushed at me and launch the some strikes at me.
I dodge and dodge and dodge his incoming attacks.
*Swoosh swoosh swoosh*
While he's punching the air, I can hear the flames on his hand sounding. 3 seconds had passed.
*Slow Time*
I slowed the time, I punch Jonathan as hard as I can.
1..2..3
Giving him barrage and barrage of strikes
4..5..6..
It is nearly 7 seconds, for the final blow, I kicked him on the stomach as hard as I can.
*Time Flows Normal Again*
Jonathan flew to the ground, he looked weakened
"Okay*pant* *pant* okay, your strong, I gave up" Jonathan said
"Hell Yeah!" I shouted
The people around cheered, my friends came running at me, hahaha, first time fighting with my slooooooww time.
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Mateo's POV
We rushed to Jayden to celebrate, but of course something caught me, Jayden can slow down time, Jonathan
can control power and us from the province is from our animals.
So that means my research doesn't end here and there is still more.