A Time for Heroes! (Narrative)

[Perfect Square]

Miami, Dade County, Florida

It was supposed to be a free day for Perfect Square, per usual, and the girls, Jyotika and Ameria, wanted to go shopping. It wasn't Lacroso Venta's nor Kisho Kado's cup of tea, but they decided to tag along anyway; Kisho for fresh air, and Lacroso to stretch his legs and drive. The Bossman, Victor Kingston Slade, had a marvelous selection of vehicles, and Lacroso wasn't going to rest until he got behind the wheel of every single one. Today's choice, a custom 2010 Ford Mustang convertible with Slade's own tech. Red with White Detail.

Lacroso Venta decided on a simple black tee and Jeans. He, nor Kisho, who wore purple sweats, was much on Fashion. Truthfully, Ameria Granger could go without it, too. But the princess knew how to dress. Sporting a burgandy fitted dress that cut short, with black leggings and short burgandy boots, She was dressed to kill, or, at least to injure and make jealous. As she came down to the garage, she slicked her long brown tendrils back and traced her index finger along her black choker as she made eye contact with the already-in-wait Gentlemen. Lacroso nodded in approval, and Kisho simply sank deeper into his seat, flushing from reading his teammate's mind in regards of what he would do to her if given the chance.

Not taking too long to complete a local area scan, Ameria whipped her head around and back to Kisho. "Where's Jyo?" she exited finally, replacing her earlock again. "I could contact her telepathically." Kisho answered. The look on Ameria's face spoke of dissatisfaction. "She knows it's time to go," Ameria stated. "I don't wanna miss any sales. The shoes I saw at Gracy's were to die for! If I don't get a pair...." Ameria began to crackle electric energy in her left hand, balling it up tight. "Easy, sparks." a female voice called from across the garage. "I'm over here." Jyotika, wearing a beautiful sun-dress that was yellow with flowers detailed in many oranges, made her way to her teammates. Hopping into the front passenger seat, Jyo readjusted her dress strap and continued speaking. " I want those shoes too. So Let's hit the road already!" Shrugging, Ameria opened the back door behind Lacroso and got in as he turned the key in the ignition. The roar of the engine made Lacroso inhale with his teeth clinched. As He Backed up, Jyo turned on the radio.

Too bad the radio was left on the police wave.

"Attention! Emergency at 956 Koala drive in Richmond Heights ! Two Apartment complexes are On Fire with multiple civilians inside. Requesting backup and All available Miami fire crews immediately!"

Lacroso looked at Jyo, then back to Kisho and Ameria. Everyone's face read the same. With That, Lacroso Turned the wheel, Gave the gear two clicks, and jammed on the accelerator.

[Perfect Square]

(Scene Shift)

The way that Venta drove, It didn't take the team long to get down to Richmond Heights. Parking as close as they could to the action, the team leapt out of the car and walked as close to the buildings as the security tape would allow them. Three stories each, the buildings were burning out of control. The Building on the left , white, was smoking quite a bit, and it seemed the blaze was mainly in the second story. The complex on the right was larger, and the fire had broken out all through the building. The scene was plastered with people yelling and screaming, complaining and clamoring as the fire fighters fought on.

"The buildings aren't connected in any way! How did this happen?" Jyo blurted.
"Arson...." Kisho replied.
"We don't have time to sort that out!" Lacroso ordered. "Kisho, How many civilans in both buildings?!"

Kisho put his head down and began to expand his mental horizon, scanning the buildings for mental traces. He gritted his teeth as his territory came across more life. Scared and worried souls, he could sense every one of them. But he had to concentrate.....a little more.....more......there!

"Four in the White one, one in the other!" Kisho spat. "A Little Girl"

Lacroso clenched his fist. They began to emit a strange aura. "I'll go after the girl! You get the others!"

Lacroso Venta, Master of the Auldreni, began to harden his skin as he walked toward the smoking and crackling building. "Stop!" an officer yelled. But Venta ignored him, shooting him a devilish snarl as he continued to walk. He couldn't run and channel the energy, but he couldn't risk losing time either. With each step, Venta's skin darkened deeper and deeper. He would need the aura to walk through the flames unscathed. And of course, once the Auldreni was complete, Lacroso ran as fast as he could, barreling through the flaming entryway.

Meanwhile, Kisho had already brought forth his Psychic Spheres, and began to levitate himself, Jyo and Ameria over to the roof of the other complex. The crowd below watched in a perplex state as they floated. They pointed and cooed, but Ameria just ignored them. Jyo, however, couldn't help to fan them off a little.

Once atop the building, Jyo and Ameria took off running a full sprint toward the only door they saw. Jyo opened her left hand and called out aloud. "Blade of Light, guide my right hand!" It didn't take but a split-second for the slender beam to appear in her hand, which she swung wide to cut the door open. Kisho , however, forced himself to a stop and closed his eyes. Ameria turned quickly and looked at him with concern. "Kisho!?" she called out. Kisho blinked widely and put on a bit of a frown. " Have to help elsewhere!" He bounced. The Psychic Spheres seemed to pop out of his body and encircle him. As he began to fly, he called down. "All four people are on this level. Save them!!" Ameria continued for the rooftop door, not exactly sure where the Telepath was going, but she knew she didn't have time to worry about it.

[Perfect Square]

To be continued!