Chapter 238: Victoria aut mors (2/2)

An explosion like no other was set off. One that tore right through the roof of the prison and could be seen for miles ahead. The mushroom cloud left a potent reminder of her raw emotion breaking out. Everything in a ten-metre radius was decimated entirely, leaving nothing to be desired, and anyone beyond that had to withstand the aftermath as the blast sent everyone back in an instant. Clumps of small stray explosions rippled off, bombarding the area as Scarlett stood in the middle letting everything out. Her face was caped in her own blood as she was floating in the air staring at the carnage she caused with nothing but a blank stare.

A portal opened just outside the danger zone. Alton and Alice fell out, coughing uncontrollably, covered in smoke and rubble. Alton fell to his knees staring at his single hand, which was bloody and worn down. Turning his head, he saw the explosion head's size matching that only of a nuclear explosion itself. ”Scarlett, what the hell have you done…”

Alice stumbled back, being much better for ware due to Alton shielding her from the brim of the attack. ”Are you alright?!”

”I'll be fine…” Alton whispered, helped up by Alice. ”She's completely lost it.”

”That explosion. It was unlike anything we had ever seen. Did she have that power all along?”

Alton stared at them, biting his lip. ”Damn it, even after all this time, she's drowned in her guilt and anger. There's almost nothing left of the girl we once knew.”

”She said she hates us. The look she gave us could that be true?”

”No… It's not; Scarlett is clinging to her old ways like her life depends on it. She's been brainwashed and taught from birth that the way of Syndicate is absolute. Now the family is gone, and her path is unclear. She's been given free will but doesn't know what to do with it. All she knows is how to act out her family's orders, and that's what she shall do.”

”Would that have been me if you guys never stopped my father…”

”We don't have time for that. We need to get out of here now. She won't stop in this state.” Alton claimed, taking a step, stopping in his tracks wincing. Gripping tightly, he grumbled. ”That's not good.”

Alton's head turned as an explosion crowed towards him. Pulling up an ice wall, it shattered, sending both friends back. ”I will not let you escape. You will die here!” Scarlett screamed.

Alton stopped Alice shaking his head. ”We can't beat her in our state. We need to run. I'll hold her off while you get a portal up to safety.”

”That's going to take a while!”

”Don't worry about that. I'll buy you all the time you need.” Alton claims, holding his arm creating a frozen hand where his own once was. Holding it out, he began firing out dozens of small projectiles, which were instantly destroyed by Scarlett. Jumping around, he swung his real arm up, creating a giant iceberg to block off the incoming fire. However, the explosion destroyed it entirely, leaving Alton open. ”Crap…”

Scarlett held both hands together, screeching out. ”This is where you die, Alton!”

The explosion rammed out, devouring the area. Out of desperation, Alton held his hand out, trying to do anything to stop it. To his utmost shock, he had stopped the explosion mid-flight. His body was glowing a fading green as he could barely keep it in place. Scarlett stared on, not believing her eyes. ”Impossible!”

Alice grabbed Alton's hand, pulling him back. ”It's ready!”

”You aren't getting away from me!” The portal rippled into existence, saving the two as Scarlett flew right past it as it closed on her. She stood in the empty fields staring on, unsure what to say. She saw what Alton did first hand, and it troubled her. ”Alton's power inspiration… Why did it copy mine for? I sweat it the next time I see you, Alton. I'll kill you.”