The young superhero zoomed through the city toward the green giant. A weak pulse shot forward — and bounced right off his chest. "Almost worked!" he thought.
The green giant roared. His fists slammed into the pavement, cracking concrete with a loud CRUNCH. Cars skidded. Streetlights swayed like dancers.
The young superhero swooped between buildings, looping fast. Behind him, the green giant leaped into the sky, smashing a billboard into splinters.
The green giant grabbed a fire hydrant and yanked it free. A geyser of water erupted, soaking the young superhero's boots. His visor fogged with sweat.
A massive crane from a construction site wobbled, groaned, and began to tip — straight toward a group of frozen children huddled near the sidewalk.
The young superhero's eyes widened behind his visor. The green giant's roar turned into a worried growl. They looked at the crane — then at each other.
The green giant caught the crane with his bare hands, muscles straining. The young superhero shot upward, firing repulsors at the base to steady it.
A small child tugged the young superhero's metal leg. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice tiny but clear.
The young superhero and the green giant shared a look. Then they grinned. Their hands met in a high-five — BOOM, like thunder.
The green giant set the children safely on their feet. The young superhero hovered close, his repulsors humming softly now.
The young superhero zoomed skyward in a streak of light. The green giant waved a thick green hand, his roar now a rumble of laughter.
The city lights twinkled on, calm and bright. The young superhero disappeared into the night — ready for whatever came next.