OverDrive — BURNOUT, Page 23
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In a burning city, the Crimson Crusader faces a tousle-haired man in a long coat as people and responders move among the flames. Crimson Crusader: “Hold on, Matchstick. Let me try putting out the fires first.” Tousle-haired man: “We’re fighting or...?” The Crimson Crusader crouches with red energy crackling around him. Crimson Crusader: “Okay... Fire needs oxygen. So if I push enough air out with a shockwave...” Beside the tousle-haired man, the Crimson Crusader says: Crimson Crusader: “...it should put them out.” Tousle-haired man: “That’s not how—” Crimson Crusader: “I know enough science.” The Crimson Crusader releases a red-energy shockwave, scattering debris and smoke. Sound effect: “KRA-KOOOOM” The Crimson Crusader looks at his glowing hands amid the smoky street. Crimson Crusader: “...Huh. I’m kind of incredible.” The tousle-haired man looks on silently, with a speech bubble containing “...”.
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The Crimson Crusader stands amid a fire-ravaged city with a tousle-haired man in a long coat, then surrounds himself with red energy and unleashes a shockwave that blasts smoke and debris across the street.
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.
