Rival
Limelight and Entropy glared daggers at each other as Entropy dusted rubble and debris off her coat. Limelight's hair glowed and flashed in anger after nearly watching her partner be killed. Entropy's hair crackled in outrage at having been blindsided. Entropy advanced before stopping a few yards away from Limelight.
All around, everyone was tense as they flicked their gazes between the two super powered women. Archer stood at Limelight's side, picking up her bow and notching an arrow.
"Stay back Archer," Limelight suddenly said. Archer flinched in surprise before looking at her partner incredulously. She could see the anger and desire to fight as she glared at Entropy. But Archer wasn't intent on staying out of it. She opened her mouth to speak when Limelight turned to look at her. Her look was unwavering and held a command. Archer was surprised, she'd never seen her partner give her a look like that.
But with a sigh she stepped back, deciding that she'd probably get in the way. Limelight turned her gaze back to Entropy and waited, she let her power build up inside of her. She'd never faced someone who was as powerful as Entropy was. For once in her life…Limelight had felt she'd met her equal.
Entropy's glare faded and was replaced by an amused smile. "Well…I must say I'm pleasantly surprised Limelight. You're more powerful then I gave you credit for." Limelight remained silent as she clenched and unclenched her fists in anticipation.
"I was curious when I first came to this world. Curious about these…superhumans with extraordinary abilities. Said to be like gods themselves. I however, am not so easily impressed. So, show me what you can really do, mortal," she said, saying the last word with implied superiority.
In a black blur she vanished. The policemen and citizens watching gasped. Archer narrowed her eyes in an attempt to find her. In the next instance Limelight was gone. Everyone watched in confusion before gust of winds followed by what sounded like explosion crashed through the air as the super-fast adversaries clashed.
In a blink Entropy and Limelight suddenly appeared. Cocking back her fist, Limelight swung, hitting Entropy square in the face. Entropy rolled back from the force. She stopped on her knees as she wiped at her nose. When she pulled her hand away, she saw something horrible. Her eyes widened in absolute shock.
Blood. Her blood. Her hair blazed to life, roaring as her anger grew. She looked up at Limelight and snarled. "HOW DARE YOU!"
Limelight stood there with hard eyes.
"YOU INSECT! How dare you hurt me! Do you have any idea how far beneath me you are? I am the child of –," her rant was cut off as Limelight threw her hair around her ankle. She looked down in surprise before she was yanked off her feet, slammed into a car, and then flung into the side of a building.
"Don't care," Limelight said evenly. She pulled her hair back as Entropy stood up. Her eyes a blood red and filled with battle lust.
"I'm going to wring your neck," she spat with hate.
Limelight crouched into a battle stance. "Bring it bitch."
In a black and golden streak they closed the distance and met. They punched each other in the face at the same time. Then fists were flying as they mauled at each other in a cat fight unlike any the world had ever seen. Their blows were like thunder as they shook and cracked the ground beneath them, sending out massive bursts of air with every impact.
Neither gave the other an inch. Intent on pummeling the other into oblivion. Entropy dodged a blow before getting in a swift punch to Limelight's stomach. Limelight doubled over in pain as Entropy called her hand together and raised them up to bring them down on her head. But Limelight was faster, she threw herself at Entropy, tackling her through a building and disappearing through the hole they created.
Archer cursed before running to find her bike so she could follow. She had to keep eyes on them so she could help where she could.
On the other side of the building, Limelight and Entropy burst out. Entropy's back collided with the ground as she threw Limelight over her head. Limelight fell onto her back as the air was knocked out of her. Entropy leapt to her feet and advanced on her. But Limelight raised a hand and fired, shooting her in the chest and sending her flying several yards away.
She slid to a stop and looked to see Limelight on her feet. Entropy's hair roared as she gathered black fire into her hands. Limelight saw this and gathered her energy into her palms. With a shout they fired at each other. Their energies met and fought, attempting to push the other back. But in the end it was even and they exploded.
Limelight covered her eyes from the explosion and tried to peer through the veil. Suddenly Entropy leapt through it. Black fire was gathered into her palms as she tried to bring them down onto her. Limelight leapt back and Entropy's hands turned the ground where she'd been standing into a smoldering hole. Entropy growled in irritation as she threw fire at her. Limelight veered and then ducked but was caught to a kick to the chest.
She went flying back unto she collided with the side of a car. She had no time to dawdle though Entropy rushed forward and thrust a flaming fist forward. Limelight twisted her body to avoid the blow right as Entropy melted a hole in the car door. Then she attempted to grab at Limelight but the heroine stopped her by grabbing her wrists.
Limelight groaned in effort as she attempted to keep Entropy's back flames away from her face. Entropy smiled sadistically as she pressed down with all her might to kill her foe. Limelight growled before she threw her head forward. She hit Entropy in the nose, causing her to cry out and stumble back as she brought her hands up to her face. Limelight immediately grabbed the car and with a grunt, swung it at Entropy like a baseball bat.
Entropy went sailing through the air. Limelight dropped the car and flew after her. She rammed into her, tackling her into the ground. Smoke and dirt flew everywhere from their impact as they continued to wrestle and battle each other.
Citizens stood back to keep well away from their fight. They cheered Limelight on.
"Get her Limelight!"
"Rip her hair out!"
"Go for her eyes"
"Kick her ass!" Archer yelled with the group
Limelight had Entropy in a headlock as she attempted to suffocate her. Entropy's anger and frustration grew. She couldn't believe it. This mortal…this human…she was her equal. Outrage roiled up within her. The humiliation at being reduced to fighting a mortal on equal footing. Thus could not stand. Limelight had to die!
She made her hair rage. Limelight cried out as she was forced to let go. Entropy whirled around and punched her. And she didn't let up as she forced Limelight back with every blow. She kneed her in the chest before blasting her with her black flames. Then she delivered a powerful punch that sent her tumbling back. She panted and stared, and to her vexation, Limelight stood back up.
Limelight wiped at some blood on her mouth as she panted. She was getting tired. She had to end this or risk being defeated. And if she fell there would be no one to stop Entropy. She was slightly reassured to see Entropy looking equally as exhausted.
As Limelight tried to think of a plan something red caught her attention. She glanced at it and an idea came to mind. Entropy suddenly charged, moving at inhuman speed as she closed the gap between them. Limelight waited, and waited, and waited until just the right moment. And when Entropy was close enough, she lashed out and knocked off the top of the fire hydrant with a sideways swipe of her hand, water shot upward as she sidestepped a punch. Then she grabbed Entropy's head before forcing her face into the spouting water.
Entropy coughed and sputtered in surprise as her hair was doused. Steam filled the air as her hair went out, leaving soggy wet locks clinging to her head. She cried out as they were yanked by very strong hands.
Limelight gripped Entropy's head by her hair with both hands before she started swinging her around. She slammed her into the ground. Then dragged her kicking and screaming before she slammed her onto and then into a few cars. Finally with a shout she started to spin in a circle, letting Entropy whirl around by her hair. In one motion she threw her, ripping out a few strands in the process.
Entropy screamed as she sailed through the air. But after a moment she regained her composure and stopped to hover. She looked find her opponent, only to find her gone. She was about to scream in absolute fury when a shout form above caught her attention. She looked up and gasped as Limelight was coming down on her. Her fists were clasped together and above her head as she brought them down. They slammed into Entropy's head and sent her hurtling towards the streets below. She hit the ground hard, opening a crater that scattered dust and debris everywhere. Limelight narrowed her eyes before she descended.
She hovered just above the lip on the crater. Waiting for her opponent to show herself. And soon enough.
Black fired suddenly blazed up. The veil was blown away to reveal an enraged goddess. She stood up and gathered back fire into her hands. Limelight gathered energy and waited, ready to continue their bout.
The two women glared at each other, blood boiling. Ready to finish this. But, with a release of air, Entropy fell to her knees. She brought a hand to her torso, where she could feel pain. She looked up to glare at Limelight. As much as she hated to admit it. She'd been beaten. She could not continue.
"You…cursed…bitch," she muttered between raged breaths. Limelight glared back and remained silent. "This…is…not…the end," she warned. Black fire began to surround her. Between the flames she kept her eyes locked onto Limelight's.
"I'll kill you one day mortal. Until then…don't die by anyone else's hands," were her final words before the flames disappeared and they were gone. Limelight stared at the spot where Entropy had disappeared for a few moments longer before looking around.
Only when she was sure she was gone did she drop to the ground and to her knees. She was in pain. And that was quite the statement considering she nearly always healed almost instantaneously. A hand on her shoulder caused her to look to her side to see Archer looking down at her with a proud smile. She smiled back before giving a shaky thumbs up.
Archer took her by the arm before helping her up. She let her use her as a crutch, supporting her triumphant partner and friend proudly. All around there were cheers from the civilians. They clapped for Limelight and congratulated her on her victory. She smiled back, just glad she could protect all of them.
But in the back of her mind, she knew she'd see Entropy again. But she determined. Determined to defend the innocent Entropy would dare to harm. And with determination, she swore she'd stop her every time.
"I'll be waiting. Whenever you're ready."
Entropy glowered at her television screen as her followers wrapped her arms and torso in bandages. She found the things insulting. They were a badge of humiliation. To be hurt by such a lowly creature. What would her family say to her?
"Are you alright my goddess?" one of her followers asked. She remained silent as she kept her glare on the television screen. Then her hand snaked out as she grabbed him by the face. The man's eyes widened in shock before he was engulfed by black flames. Everyone leapt back from her as she burned him from the inside out. Only when he was ash on the floor was her ire even slightly sated.
With a shout she threw fire at the TV, melting it.
"Just you wait mortal. I will kill you," she swore to herself.
Limelight would pay.
Boom, superpowered battle and a new Arch enemy for Limelight. Entropy would be kind of like a New God or Asgardian in strenght and abilites. If anyone has ideas for shorts or OC children of villain let me know. Cuz this world needs bad guys!