"I knew Akumas were useless."
The voice brought immediate hope. They recognized the speaker instantly, the words alone gave them away.
A figure in red hovered on a board with a yellow light mounted on the front. The light pierced the fog completely, rendering everything visible.
The board accelerated toward Purple with blinding speed, and, in moments, obliterated every hand holding her.
Scar and Julien yanked her from the pit, vision restored by the light. Purple's injuries, while painful, weren't as dire as her screams had suggested.
Scar had feared shredded flesh and exposed bone but found only severe scratches, deep enough to need a week's recovery, yet survivable.
They were just grateful she lived.
"I don't owe you guys anymore. Think of this as a little payback for saving us during Amell's attack." Joel finished speaking and turned to leave, but Purple stopped him immediately.
