I formed a platform in front of me, parallel to the earth, and reinforced it with the Rider’s power. Never before had I tried reinforcing a spiritual construct like the panels that let me fly. An act of desperation caused inspiration and with that inspiration, I made a shield… that shattered like glass from the force of the kick. Was it a useless effort?

Of course not, I thought, it wasn’t useless… it slowed Yoruichi’s foot down enough for me to grab it. A platform formed beneath me before I could fall. This one, when I charged it, I made explode. As I was pushed up from the force of the blast, I held on to Yoruichi’s leg.

Another platform exploded behind me as I swung her around. Once, twice, I held her as we spun in the middle of the air and picked up speed from the explosions. A final blast spun me to face the ground and only then did I let go, throwing her down to the earth with all the force I could muster.