OverDrive — BURNOUT, Page 26
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In a burning courtyard, the blond man in a long coat throws fireballs toward the Crimson Crusader, who dodges and tumbles across the stone steps and ground. The two continue exchanging fire as he moves past a railing; two people are crouched among debris nearby. Blond man: “Alright. Let’s try something else.” Crimson Crusader: “I... don’t like the sound of that.” SFX: “FWOOM” “FWOOM” “FWOOM” Crimson Crusader: “WOAH—!” SFX: “FWOOM” Crimson Crusader: “Do you have—” Crimson Crusader: “—an OFF switch?!” Blond man: “No.” Crimson Crusader: “OF COURSE YOU DON’T!” SFX: “KRA-BOOM” “FWOOM” “FWOOM” Crimson Crusader: “You know, Matchstick... For a guy obsessed with fire, your aim kinda—” SFX: “FWOOSH” Crimson Crusader: “...Oh shit.”
Image description
The red-and-white-suited Crimson Crusader dodges blazing fireballs across a burning stone courtyard while a blond man in a long coat hurls flames, and two people crouch beside debris in the final close-up.
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.
