OverDrive — BURNOUT, Page 15
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The Crimson Crusader faces a line of armed officers amid rubble. He says, “Guys, seriously— I didn’t do this.” Officers say, “Don’t move!” and “Hands where we can see them!” An officer says, “This is the enhanced individual from yesterday!” and another repeats, “This is the enhanced individual from yesterday!” Red energy flares around the officers as they fire; sound effects: “THMP.” and “BANG” (repeated). The Crimson Crusader says, “…What—?” A close-up shows an officer reaching toward a control, then another officer’s face. More shots and flashes appear; sound effects: “BANG” (repeated). An officer says, “WHAT THE—?!” The Crimson Crusader flies through the ruined building and says, “WHOA—!” In the final scene, officers watch him fly away over the city. They shout, “Suspect’s fleeing! Get a visual! Get a visual!!” and “He’s enhanced! Keep on him!” The Crimson Crusader asks, “Why were they shooting?!”
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The Crimson Crusader raises his hands before a line of armed officers, then streaks through the ruined building as red energy flares around him and officers fire.
About this chapter
Matthew Banks never asked to be Redline—and after learning that saving people can make him a target just as easily as a hero, he’s beginning to wonder why he should keep trying at all. But when a chance encounter brings an unexpected new friend into his life and a string of mysterious fires leads him to the dangerously unpredictable Ash, Matt is forced to confront what walking away from his powers can cost. As Westhaven burns around them, Redline and Ash collide in a brutal battle neither man may survive. And when the smoke finally clears, Matt must decide what being Redline truly means to him. Unfortunately, Ash walks away with an answer of his own: He knows who’s underneath the mask.