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I felt the warmth of the Spring from outside. The covers also added to the temperature for my body. I sensed relaxed breathing on the right side of my chest, the pulsating of a female body and her calmed heartbeats. I felt pressure on the right side of my body, a small hand on my left shoulder blade and a pair of legs hooked around my right shin.

I opened my eyes slowly and heaved a huge sigh in that moment of tranquility. The sun's rays breaking through the red curtains and turning the room to crimson. The pleasant warmth around me eased my muscles and my eyelids had a hard time staying open. My partner from last night's action also added to this perfect moment, by offering her warmth, touch, care and her heartbeats, which I'm pretty sure they were beating in a nice rhythm with mine.

I glanced down at her and examined her features. I could only see her exposed shoulders, slightly wet hair and beautiful face. Not like I was going for her parts under the covers, since the last night was my gift and taking advantage of her like that? I quickly threw that thought out of my brain and was about to slap myself. But she was holding me down and any quick movement would have woken her up.

Instead, I resumed lying there, waiting for the sun to fully rose. It always helps me to become fully aware of my surroundings, thanks to the energy literally radiating from that celestial body. As the sun is rising, my Light powers as well, which I use to start the day quicker than anyone else.

While I was waiting for my body to fill up with energy, I started thinking about the things I have to do that day. I remembered my plan about how to approach Buda, via metro tunnels and severs. I thought about the distraction teams, weapon types, ammunition, gear and the number of people and the origin of these people. I usually called the allies from the middle of our territory, the XIX. block. Since every people from the Resistance are trying to stay as far as they could from firefights, this leaves only a few men and women around the borders. So, like mixing up the cards, I call them from the middle and move them to the outer areas. This also gives place in the more peaceful areas for those, who have spent a really long time around the firefights...

I tried remembering how much ammo did we have, but I could only value the numbers of the bullets'. For that time, I decided to go with those gears, which we use for open firefights and not for stealth missions. The weapons? I skipped those, thinking that I couldn't know what types of rifles and guns are filled our crates. What I did know, if that we had enough for every man or women, who's willing to fight.

The organization about the distraction team and rushing team were put aside as well. I was the ''leader'', yes, but I needed to discuss such matters with the others. Maybe, they might have a better idea or can find an error in my plan. Information was still needed about the tunnels' condition, so I wasn't sure about my plan's safety either...

As I continued to think about all of this, images about the future fight popped into my head. My breathing increased from the adrenaline and anger filled my dying emotions, when I thought about the enemy. When I killed a soul from the Nuclear Weapons, I felt no pity, regret and neither shame, when they were defenseless against me. THEY decided to turn against their own country, THEY enslaved the otherwise free citizens and treated them like dogs. That is exactly why THEY will going to die and I will gladly send them to death.

I felt the energy soon flare up inside me, warning me about my temper and my soon-to-be-reached high power level. The room, as it was painted to crimson, instead of making the moment romantic, the red colors only pumped me up even more, increasing my rage. My muscles flexed and my hands formed into fists. Ho hoo, how much I will enjoy killing those bastards! I could already hear their pleas for mercy and the screams from that many unworthy souls. And for a second, I swear I could hear myself shouting as well!

She cooed in her sleep...

I stopped consuming the power from the sun and eased myself. Only one thing is stopping me from creating a bloodshed on the streets...

... the civilians...

The collected energy from the sun allowed me to think straighter and I found myself wide awake. Deciding to use the shower before planning out anything and ending up doing something foolish, I started my sneaking out from under the still sleeping girl.

First, I removed her small hand from my left shoulder and slowly placed it on my right one. I would have kissed that hand of hers, waking her up in a gentle way, but I decided against it. My present has been used the last night and I didn't know if she was going to join to the showering. At that moment, I wanted to clear my head and spend some time alone.

Next, I twisted my right leg to the side and carefully slipped it out from her leg lock. Due to the sweat, it helped me to slide it out without waking her up. Then, I leaned to my right, raised her up by her shoulder and started to wiggle out from under her. Holding her by her shoulder made the whole process harder, but I wasn't about place my hand on her private areas, disrespecting and probably making it look like I was taking advantage of her.

I managed to reach the end of the bed on the left side and I gently placed her back down, not disturbing her dreams. As I planted my bear feet on the floor, I bent my knees and bent forward. I felt my joints forcing back my movement and they were about to give out several popping sounds, which could create enough noise to wake up the sleeping girl in the bed. So, bending every joints in, I moved slower than usual, when I get down to sneaking.

I slightly opened my mouth and started breathing rapidly, gasping for small amount of air quickly. With that method, you can stay more silent, while you have to move around stealthily. And while standing behind your target, you have to breath slowly and inhale huge amount of air. Just make sure you're not breathing onto your target's neck, or he might notice you...

I made my way over to the shelves and the wardrobe. There, I folded my fingers around the handle of the top shelf and started pulling it out, whilst pushing it upwards. The furniture made no noise while I did this and neither when I closed it. With a quick swing, I took out another black trouser from the wardrobe, which was the same one I wore at the last mission. After all, the trouser didn't really matter to me, whenever we were on a stealth mission or at open firefight.

Again, with a quick swing, I closed the wardrobe, creating no sound. With my trouser, an underwear and socks, I slipped inside the bathroom and locked the door. I didn't even wait for the water to warm up, I just stepped under the cold water drops. The chilling sensation immediately made me fully wake up after a busy day and a pleasantly exhausting night. I wasted no time just standing there, I started washing down the sweat from my naked body.

As I was showering, I soon felt the water heating up and stopping my body from trembling from the cold. Sometimes, I have to force my body to do things, which are not pleasant, but useful. Things that can save not just my life, but others'...

''Are you sure that is not just sweat on you?'' Dhanthas arrived and it was time to ask the most important questions...

''Why haven't you two started analysing her at the moment I saw her? Why did you two have to leave me uneasy for the first thirty minute? Why didn't you warn me about what could happen if I don't wear protection? Where is that continues detecting from your part? ... How much have you seen from last night's events?''

''We assumed you knew she was no threat.''

''Because that made the whole doing longer, that's why.''

''Besides, we prefer to not say things, such as those words from the topic of sex.''

''Only him, I care less about formalities so fuck you!''

''Protection? I apologize, my mistake...''

''You should turn that water to cold again, because you need to chill out! But just to be happy, we'll keep watch for you buddy...''

''Indeed.''

''No way I'm gonna miss the chance, you beast! You, fucking a girl? Better than an erotic video!''

''I took no part in it...''

''Only in the cleaning up...''

''And that is where you lie.''

''Can't live without it...''

''And that is where you are right...''

Well, that certainly made sense and good use of information...

''Answers appreciated and I have to agree with you Dhanthas on the last one... hmhmhm...'' I told them, allowing some naughtiness into our conversation.

I stepped out of the shower and Dhanthas asked the question, which I wished he would not mention...

''So... how are you gonna dump the girl?''

That was one of the main problems with Mortals. When I spent times like these with the Elf girls or other powerful beings, we never searched for each other, if we wanted a relationship. Sex, that was all we asked from each other and this never meant anything, only a stronger bound or some sort of connection. Sex was also a way to make alliances official and marking a deal as ''made''. It was useful in many ways... for pleasure and for making allies...

But Mortals? They're just gonna stick to you, thinking that a mutual satisfying means a relationship's beginning or a stronger love. For me, it's bullshit... and not because I'm a pervert and not like I am one, but because of something else...

If you actually think about and imagine the lives of the Gods, Spirits or my life for that matter... you soon realize that a relationship is a disadvantage. First, I don't have the time for such things, thanks to my busy life. You know, keeping up the Balance is not a part-time job, which only takes a few hours from my day and then I can go home and spend some time with my girlfriend. Being the Avatar is my life, which is also a huge sacrifice. It is my destiny, to see my parents, my brother and my few more loved ones die and arrange their 200th birthday while they're dead.

That is why many beings like me just likes to stay unchained to someone else. That and my bad experience with love... yeah, I'm not really looking for a partner like that, especially with such bad experience and in my emotionless state...

''Easily... telling the truth.'' I answered to Dhanthas.

''Do make sure to not make her cry, even if her way of thinking is alright.'' Commented Dhuradhan, telling me the obvious.

''That rhymed!'' And Dhanthas had to say something too...

This time, I didn't spend an hour to dry myself, so instead, I used the hair dryer and finished dressing up. With my underwear, socks and trouser on, I stepped out of the bathroom, just to see the girl sliding the robe up on her shoulders and covering her naked form. Dhanthas cursed at that and I closed the bathroom door behind me.

The noise I made picked up the girl's attention and she started smiling upon spotting me. Then, her curled lips moved to a playful smirk. ''Looks like we were a bit dirty.''

I found her joke humorous and I chuckled lightly. ''Yes.''

''I guess you don't want to take another shower?'' She cocked her head, suggesting her secret little though.

''Say ye-''

''No.''

''It would be nice, but I need to gather up men and women, then make our move to Buda. But first, we need a plan.'' I declined her promising offer with truth.

''Yes we need, which we can discuss under the shower together.''

''Please say ye-''

''No.''

''I cannot. Time is of the essence and if I spend time with you, instead of keeping the enemy under pressure, Buda won't be able to be taken control of by our force. And in the end, they will start firing back and defeat the Resistance. I'm sorry, but you have to understand this urgent situation.'' Explaining and telling the truth, I started walking towards the shelves, searching for the perfect T-shirt.

''I understand.'' She started. ''I'm just simply trying to make you feel better.''

''Much obliged.'' I replied, while putting on my white T-shirt. It was warm, but only because of the shower's and hair dryer's heat. The cloth was made to be soft and airy, making physical work comfortable.

''I want to help you, but your time is short. You risk your life for others and you don't need any reward... you're a good person.''

If only she could know about my past. I was many things, but according to my actions and title, I was absolutely NOT a good person... okay, maybe as person... a bit. But as a soul... I was no good. I committed serious sins and I HAVE been in Hell... twice! That must speak something about me...

''As I said, I appreciate your offers and favors, but I already received my present and believe me... it was enough. And now, I give you something.'' I turned towards her and continued. ''Some advice, do not offer me your body, nor your care. Or in the end, you might find yourself as my bitch and neither you and neither I want that. And try staying away from me. If you get involved with me - not just sexually - those who want me dead will hurt you. I already have enough people involved with me and they're targets. Go to the 19th block with the next transport truck and forget about me. Start a new life and do what you want.''

I watched her expression and it remained the same. She was thinking and I started to think that I should have used some facial expression while speaking. I thought I put it too bluntly and I hurt her feelings. See? Mortals, they're not thinking rationally. At times like this, they shouldn't give into their feelings and just THINK about the situation.

But again, maybe I'm talking about this like that, because of my title and what I am...

I was relived to hear her responding... but I wasn't sure if I liked her response...

''Who are you?'' She asked, frowning slightly and pulling her mouth to the side.

''I am the Headhunter, but some call me Assassin. I started the Resistance with my team, who deserve more credit. Aside from these... I'm nobody.'' I answered her question and told her JUST enough information.

''What is your name?''

''Headhunter.'' I immediately answered, which frightened me for a certain reason. The last time I told someone my name... I was left in a broken building, beat up and lying in my own lunch, due to a series of strong hits to my stomach. I was really used to just say one of the names I received over time. And never happened any incident like that last one. My identity remained hidden, along with my family. ''Look, I need to go. Just forget about me and go to the block I talked about.''

I started putting on the light armor on myself. Protection for my back and torso, safely wrapped around me with straps. Elbow and knee pads and on top of it a grey long-sleeved shirt and then my bracelets. The long-sleeved shirt had holes on the spots, where the syringes enters into my wrists and activates the sensors in them. I did the hand motions and pictured the enemy as he gets stabbed by the blades. Each blade worked perfectly and I checked the gun modes on the bracelet too.

I slipped my head through my mask and tucked its end behind the collar of my shirt. I was done with that side of the room, it was time to get to the right side of the bed and put on the clothing from those shelves and wardrobe.

''No, I mean your real name... what is your real name?'' She asked nicely.

Oh, how much I wanted to tell her. My thoughts flew to the future, where she goes to sleep and wish me luck on my path. And she would say my name out loud, not the alias I use to stay hidden. Or she would tell her children, how the Headhunter saved her and who is the real person to thank their freedom.

But I swallowed and told myself that it's just a name, nothing necessary to let others know about...

''Huge amount of power approaching!'' Warned Dhuradhan, before I could reply to the girl.

My powers flared up inside me and I quickly created a Primary Armor for myself, with boosted damage resistance. Just enough to survive a serious blow and no too much to make it turn visible. The girl was still oblivious to the possible threat and she didn't notice the energy working inside me, so I tried to prevent the most serious thing, which was a thousand years old law amongst the magical creatures... letting a Mortal to find out about magic.

''Direction?'' I asked, not daring to move.

''Window.''

I turned my attention towards the curtain covered windows and I sensed no soul there. I expected that someone to be there, behind the window. ''Be more specific!''

''Can't do that. This thing is huge and it's coming from the other side of the city!''

''Distance?''

''Locating...''

''It's approaching, that's all we know for now... seriously, this power is sick!''

I didn't like the sound of it. ''Amount of power?''

''Huge.''

''How huge?!''

''Stop asking, we know shit about this thing!''

''Too much for safety.''

''Are you alright?''

I blinked and looked at the girl, her face showing concern. I had to get her out of there... ''Yes, but you need to go.''

''But... weren't you the one who had to leave?''

''Yes, but YOU need to go too.''

''True. Just let me change my clothes.''

I sighed and walked up to the curtains. With one swing, I revealed the rising sun over the abandoned buildings around the base and I caught a glimpse of light on the water's surface. The buildings blocked the full view of Buda, but it was easy to make out which building was where. My eyes scanned the outside area, but found no sign of huge amount of power. I honestly expected to see a giant creature, roaming around the city. Or a huge beam of energy in the middle of Buda.

''Can't see anything.''

''It disappeared.''

''Don't fuck with me!''

''As you wish, but as he said... it just calmed down! Shit, it's still here.''

''Stay alert!''

''What the hell is going on?!''

''Is something the matter?''

''No.''

''Then why are you acting like that?''

''Incoming attack! Sun's direction!''

''Prepare, for fuck sake!''

I hardened the energy in my Primary Armor, making it into a real armor literally and not just let it be as an aura. Though, it was still invisible, but STILL enough to survive that attack, which I heard it was strong. An actually, I wasn't about to just take it. No, I formed my hands into fists and bent my knees, ready to dodge the unknown attack. It didn't matter how big it was, I had enough room to jump away and nothing distracted me.

Well... nearly nothing...

Just as I saw a huge, purple beam approaching the windows from the left, exactly from the sun's direction, I realized that I had a Mortal with me in the room. The moment I turned around to see her looking at me confused, many solutions went through my head, but only one seemed to be the best. At first, I just wanted to leave her there and let her die, so she won't see anything and spread words about magic. I seriously considered that. After all, she was a good soul and she would find herself in The Light when she dies.

But I imagined how would she react when we meet again... I decided to just protect her anyways, since that beam probably attracted many Mortals' attention...

I quickly jumped to the girl, faster than a Mortal would be able to and the surprise was visible on her features as well. I started pushing her backwards by her shoulders and I had to raise her up under the process, since I moved ourselves really fast and her legs weren't able to keep her up.

We reached the wall under a second and I quickly pulled her back, so she won't slam against the wall. I could see a slowly growing fear in her eyes too. She probably thought I was going to hurt her...

''Wh- what are you?'' She wasn't able to finish her question, because she already received the answer.

The beam crashed right into the side of my room, vaporizing the balcony and the wall from the other side of the room. The furniture crashed against the intact wall and into me, but the received hits were eased an it only made me stumble a bit forward.

Thanks to the loud sound of that explosion or some sort, the girl froze in place, allowing me to shield her even easier. Before the explosion, I could see her eyes widening and her face paling at the sight of a big something exploding outside the balcony. She remained motionless for the whole time, even after everything calmed down.

I let her go and I turned to see the mess in the room. There was nothing left on the right side of the room, except the still shining beam, which was actually an orb. As Dhanthas said, it was huge. From the floor to the ceiling, it was as big as the quarter of the room!

''After Pulse, get down!'' Dhuradhan shouted.

Again, I leapt at the girl and nearly slammed her down onto the floor, as I pulled her down under me by her shoulder. Dhuradhan didn't warn me about the strength of that incoming After Effect, so I saved my energy and kept the current Primary Armor's hardness.

I felt a weak push from the pulse, but I still stayed down on the ground. And it was a really good idea, because I felt a bit stronger pulse, which made me lean to my right and revealing the scared girl to receive a hit. But I quickly readjusted myself and took the third and last pulse, which made me roll down from the girl.

Thankfully, she remained down on the ground and as I picked myself up, so I stepped over her while running. The floor was ruined and I was able to peek down onto the lower floor. And the walls. A small amount of them were missing, so looking into the neighbour rooms was easy.

When I reached the end of my room - which was two meters sooner than it should be - I threw that flashbang grenade out from the gaping hole, which I picked up from the ground, since every object in the room got sent flying at every direction. It was close to me, so it came handy for a distraction. Quickly running back to my wardrobe, I swung it open and started putting on my missing gear for the fight, while the flashbang gave me enough time to get ready.

''Get out of here and warn the others about the danger here!'' I shouted to the girl, as I slipped on my gloves. ''Tell them to not come here to help and evacuate the Resistance out of this block!'' Grabbing the holsters and putting them on myself, I put away the knives, throwing knives and pistols. ''Make sure to warn the other blocks about an unknown threat. Tell them to stay on high alert and do NOT try to be heroes!'' I put on my hoodie and pulled up its hood, then continued. ''Now go!''

I received no answer as I placed the last straps on myself and picked up my two rifles. I turned around and found the girl slowly backing away from the explosion. ''Run!'' I shouted and it snapped her out of her trance. ''RUN!'' I shouted again, louder this time and she was already on her way out of the room.

I hummed to myself and pulled up the mask onto my nose and I realized that I forgot my hat. But I decided to not waste anymore time and just stop the waiting. After all, I wasn't on a stealth mission and those who have come to kill me were most definitely aware of my look. Either this, or they sensed my energy.

Before I could think about it a little bit more, I was already in the air, falling towards the ground from several floors. I decided to save my energy for this battle and use my Mortal made weapons to take care of this threat.

The sun has reached its highest spot on the sky and the wind was blowing. It was nice and I hungrily consumed the power from the bright light outside. I had weapons, protection, an acceptable healing ability and enough power to out run some fool, who decided to interrupt my plans.

And... there was a soul, who wished to be in Hell...

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Primary Armor: Primary Armor is an invisible aura around a being like Balance. Every creature like him can do this, when they use their energy to create an aura around their body, so the received blows will be less painful or deal less damage than it should.

This ability doesn't take that much of energy. The user of this ability only loses 1/10 of his/her energy. (This is only the usual case, of course. There are beings who practiced enough to lose less than 1/10 energy and there are beings who have difficulties with this ability, so they lose like 2/10 or more.)

This armor can be increased of course, so if you need a harder Primary Armor, you have to sacrifice more energy to do so. The more energy you spend on this armor, the less you can concentrate in a fight. Since a stronger one requires attention, while a simple, a ''to-your-power-level'' Primary Armor needs little or no attention, a Primary Armor with boosted strength can change a fight's outcome. And it's not always the outcome you want.... (Depends on how skilled you are with this ability.)

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After Effect: After Pulse

The After Pulse is a kind of After Effect. When an attack reaches its destination, it sends out energy pulses in a certain radius. (Depends on how much energy you sacrifice on the After Effect for that attack.)

There are 6 kinds of After Pulses:

The simple After Pulse. (1 pulse of energy or wave if you want to call it like that...)

Double After Pulse. (2 pulse / wave)

Triple After Pulse. (3 pulse / wave)

Quadruple After Pulse. (4 pulse / wave)

Multi After Pulse. (5 - 10 pulse / wave)

Over After Pulse. (10 - ... pulse / wave)

You can decide which pulse will be the strongest from all of them or the weakest... or they can be the same. (It IS possible to have a hundred pulse in one attack, but those pulses' strength will be REALLY weak!)