It happened very fast. When Richard took his step a sort of shock wave came, destroying everything and leaving no space to dodge. That left Roy really only one option and damn he didn't want to reveal that yet. But there wasn't time to think about it.<br/><br/>The odd thing about Roy's aura, the thing he'd worked years to make possible, was that he could literally use it as a shield. His aura, which was dark in color, spun around him and pulled closer to his body. It enveloped him, protecting him from the brunt of Richard's attack. But it couldn't stop all of it.<br/><br/>Some of the winds tore through his aura, ripping at his clothes and skin. He had several scrapes and scratches, but at least he wasn't powder, like most of the room.<span style="font-style: italic">Fine then,</span>Roy thought.<span style="font-style: italic">If you're going to make me fight intelligently, then so be it.</span><br/><br/>After the wave stopped, Roy left his defensive position and stood firm. He knew one of the best ways to screw with someone like Richard. Roy looked at his opponent with his piercing red eyes and suddenly there were ten Roy's surrounding him. Of course, everyone else in the room only saw the one. Only one of the Roy's was real, but for Richard, it was impossible to tell which one. All of his senses, even his gut instinct, and sixth sense that would let him see auras, they were all confused, and thoroughly convinced that there were ten Roy's in front of him.<br/><br/>To screw with a smart fighter like Richard, one of the best ways is to take away one of their most precious assets: their mind.<br/><br/>The ten Roy's formed a circle around him, charging from all different directions, and one coming down from above. Roy was entirely sure of Richard's next move, and he was confident in his strategy.