After settling on the plan, Ace and Derek wasted no time and immediately set out to find their respective suspects. Ace spotted the fat guy enjoying his meal in the cafeteria, while Derek found Nathan riding a horse in the backyard near the school gym. Derek watched intently as Nathan happily rode on his horse, keeping a close eye on his every move. Ace approached the fat guy and 'accidentally' fell on him. The fat guy managed to catch Ace, but he didn't display any signs of having powers. Ace wasn't entirely convinced yet and decided to observe him for a while, hoping to gather more information. Ace decided to treat himself to a snack and joined the fat guy. After buying his treat, he approached the fat guy and 'accidentally' slipped on something, causing him to toss the treat towards the fat guy. The fat guy looked at Ace, clearly irritated by the unexpected incident. "Hey! What's going on with you?!! Wanna fight?!!" the fat boy asked angrily. Ace stood up, maintaining his composure, and responded coldly, "Maybe I am." The fat boy's anger escalated, and he threw a punch at Ace, but Ace skillfully dodged the punch with ease. The fat boy threw another punch, but once again, Ace skillfully dodged it. "You know, you can use your power," Ace whispered to him. The fat boy's anger flared even more as he shouted, "Are you challenging me?!!!" In response to the challenge, the fat boy unleashed his power, revealing that it was not water, but flames that he controlled. When Ace witnessed the fat boy's ability to control flames, he couldn't help but feel a sense of panic, although he managed to hide it behind his cold demeanor. Deep down, Ace knew that flames had the potential to overpower his ice-based powers. To make matters worse, his own abilities were limited due to the regulation earring he wore, further adding to his anxiety. Despite his internal panic, Ace maintained his composed exterior, not letting his emotions show.
As the fat boy unleashed his flames and launched an attack towards Ace, Ace quickly reacted by creating an ice shield to protect himself. However, the intense heat caused the ice shield to melt within seconds. Nevertheless, the brief protection provided by the ice shield allowed Ace to swiftly dodge the second attack, narrowly avoiding the flames. Despite the setback, Ace remained focused and determined to find a way to overcome the fat boy's fiery powers. Realizing that his ice powers were ineffective against the fat man's flames, Ace made the decision to solely focus on dodging the attacks. As the fight escalated, chaos erupted in the cafeteria, and the flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire cafe in a dangerous inferno. The situation became even more perilous as the flames intensified, posing a significant threat to everyone present. Meanwhile, from a distance, Derek found himself unable to approach Nathan due to the crowd of girls surrounding him. Nathan was riding his horse, attracting the attention of many women who were attempting to flirt with him. This made it challenging for Derek to take advantage of the situation and interact with Nathan. As a result, Derek could only watch from afar, feeling frustrated and unable to make a move. Suddenly, someone approached Nathan and urgently shouted, "Nathan! There's a fight in the cafeteria!!!" Without hesitation, Nathan swiftly made his way towards the cafeteria, driven by the need to handle the situation. Derek, seeing an opportunity, quickly followed Nathan, hoping that this turn of events would finally allow him to make his move. With a renewed sense of determination, Derek hoped that he could seize the moment and make a connection with Nathan amidst the chaos.
As Nathan arrived at the cafeteria, he was met with a horrifying sight. The flames had completely engulfed the area, trapping Ace and the fat guy inside. Ace, struggling to breathe amidst the suffocating heat, gasped for air heavily, his movements becoming sluggish due to the lack of oxygen. Despite the difficult circumstances, Ace managed to muster the strength to dodge the fat guy's attacks, albeit at a slower pace. The dire situation called for immediate action to ensure everyone's safety. Without a moment's hesitation, Nathan utilized his power of water manipulation to extinguish the flames that engulfed the cafeteria. The fire swiftly subsided as Nathan made his way inside. With a sense of urgency, Nathan blinked twice as he laid eyes on Ace, visibly struggling from the lack of oxygen. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Nathan directed a powerful stream of water towards the fat guy, effectively showering him with his water-manipulating abilities. The force of the water helped to subdue the fat guy and provide Ace with some relief from the suffocating environment. With a swift and decisive action, Nathan rushed towards Ace and lifted him up, carrying him out of the chaotic and fire-filled cafeteria. Meanwhile, outside the cafeteria, Derek, who had witnessed Nathan's earlier altercation with Marianne, recognized Nathan as the person responsible. However, in the face of the current emergency, Derek set aside his previous concerns and immediately approached Nathan and Ace, offering his assistance. Understanding the urgency of the situation, Derek and Nathan worked together to ensure Ace's safety and well-being. After being rushed to the clinic, Ace received medical attention for his condition. Meanwhile, the fat guy was taken to the principal's office and given a week-long detention as a consequence of his involvement in the fight. Ace, however, being the principal's son, did not receive any disciplinary action. When Ace regained consciousness, he found Derek and Nathan by his side. Confused and disoriented, he asked, "What happened?" Eager to provide answers, Derek and Nathan proceeded to explain the events that had transpired, recounting the fight, the chaos in the cafeteria, and their efforts to rescue him from the flames.