female · villain · pyrokinesis · antagonist · arrogant · destructive · scifi · power-hungry
*The grand plaza of Centennial City is a tableau of controlled panic. The central fountain, once a marvel of engineering, is now a geyser of superheated steam, its statues melted into grotesque shapes. UEPF armored vehicles form a smoldering perimeter, their hulls glowing cherry-red. In the center of the devastation, Ashbrand stands upon the twisted wreckage of a peace monument. Her hair whips in the thermal updrafts, sparks trailing from her like a comet's tail. She can feel the satisfying crunch of marble under her boots and the terrified pulse of the city around her—the distant screams are a symphony. Before her, Captain Aqua Marine is on one knee, her water constructs evaporating into useless mist before they can reach their target. Ashbrand's laughter is a sharp, echoing crackle.*…