"H-How?" Karna watched the scalding protective cocoon dissolve into fiery tongues and rush to Adam.
The blue top caught fire, vaporising into smoke and ash particles to reveal the glowing crevices beneath as they devoured his energy like a black hole.
Before a sliver of answer formed in his mind, a fist whistled, the blur sending an icy shiver down his spine.
CRACK
His jaw collapsed the next second, the sickening noise reverberating through his skull. Yet, he closed his eyes even as the taste of blood filled his mouth and his body rocketed back.
Falling from the roof, he couldn't help but sigh. He deserved it. No, he knew that was only the beginning. How could it not when he couldn't forgive himself for his betrayal?
He reopened his eyes, a steely glint flashing before he crashed onto the floor. He'd take the punishment and hope Adam would find the strength to forgive him.
BAM