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unoriginalasshat t1_iuhg051 wrote

While I caught on quickly enough on what he was doing, it was too late to dampen the rising fear that cropped up in my chest and as consequence an invisible barrier formed around me. I silently thanked the fact that there was no one next to me when the barrier formed as I tried to move away. The corrupt bastard used that as an opportunity to feed his lies of course.

"See?" He said, addressing the crowd, "he doesn't even try to hide it! The crowd was talking amongst each other, seemingly confused about this entire display. Not that it matters, I had to get out of here before things start to go hairy. "Where do you think you are going? Defend yourself!" The bastard said while I tried to get away and regulate my emotions. The crowd's stares were heavy and oppressive.

Then as calmly as I could manage I said, "with all due respect sir, if you do have this overwhelming evidence of my misconduct I would suggest reporting me to the police. Instead of wasting your precious time on this display. Surely you have more important matters to attend to?" After which I tried to get away from the situation again. But he wouldn't let me. "Oh no no no no, you are not getting away that easily," he said smugly, "you have ran from the law from far too long."

Crack

A flash of irritation rose up in me, which made the temperature around me rise a bit. He has no idea in how much danger he's putting these people in. I had to get away then and there before people got hurt. So I ran and at first I was relieved because with the distance I had then the crowd would be out of my range. Then I realized he was chasing after me, not realizing the danger he was putting himself in.

Crack

Go away Stop chasing me Why are you so insistent?

The barrier became thicker and the bastard tried to break through it. "Get away from here, before I put anyone in danger! Please." I shouted in the direction of the crowd, which thankfully made them back off a bit. The bastard smiled, "See? I knew this criminal was hiding something! Don't worry citizens! I will protect you from this menace!"

CRACK

Fear turned into anger and flames started appearing around me making the bastard stop in his tracks for just a moment. Even as I felt the anger rise up in me I still tried to make him leave me alone before I couldn't hold back any longer. "Please," I said firmly, "back off." The fool did not listen to me. And as he continued trying to break through the barrier my anger kept rising and I could hold back anymore. The barrier broke, which created an explosion that knocked the fool back. The deep orange flames were covering me like a suit and I took q defensive stance as the fool got back up, ready to attack again. As he did so I spoke with anger in my voice, "It seems like you won't back off with peaceful negotiation, I did not want to do this. But fine have it your way, I will make you back off."

The bastard's smile faded. Did he finally realize the mistake he made? Well if that was the case, too bad, I did not care anymore. I closed our distance im an instant and walloped him. The bastard defended himself with his arms but strong and resilient he may be the heat started to take a number on him. Which in turn made him angry and the bastard tried to attack me back. Unfortunately for him it was too late as I had been preparing my final blow when the barrier broke. Flames appeared under the bastard with a terrifying speed and it didn't take long until he was completely covered in flames. He screamed in agony for a while until he collapsed. I took that opportunity to run. With my speed no one would catch up with me. After I found a desolated spot I let the anger out on the nearest boulder. After which I collapsed. This has been a terrible day.

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