The winsome Wasp is one of the most experienced users of the
size-changing Pym Particles, being the first person to employ them to acquire
superhuman abilities besides their creator, Hank Pym. The Pym Particles
treatment grants her access to a variety of derivative abilities, mainly flying
when reduced in size[20] and firing bioenergy stings.[37]
Size Reduction: Due to long-term exposure to Pym
Particles,[68] the Wasp can reduce herself in size, down to the dimensions of
the insect from which she takes her name[20] roughly 1/2 inch in height. She
usually chooses not to retain her standard density while at this reduced mass
but can choose to do so at will. The "lost" mass is shunted to a
pocket dimension for later retrieval. Additionally, her strength was boosted
while she is at reduced size, to the extent that she can bend a one-inch diameter
steel bar almost double. Her size allows her to be easily unnoticed in most
cases, allowing her to become stealthy in some cases.
Bio-Synthetic Wings: Due to small implanted insect wings,
the Wasp could fly at incredibly fast speeds. These are functional when she
reduced herself in height,[20] and can remain so until reaching a height that
is a nearly foot shorter than her normal height.[citation needed] Her flight
speed can also allow her to gain a form of superhuman reflexes and agility,
being able to easily evade targets and attacks.[288]
Wasp's Sting: The Wasp could generate powerful bio-electric
blasts from her hand that have been shown to be capable of cutting through
high-density structures and is able to cause extreme pain to superhumanly
strong and highly durable beings and can pierce their skin.[citation needed] At
full size, Janet's stings can burn the face of the Sentry.[289]
Insect Communication and Control: Through the use of her
retractable antennae, the Wasp could communicate with and control certain
higher insects, in a manner similar to Ant-Man's helmet. She rarely chose to
utilize this ability, however.[citation needed]
Size Addition: In addition to being able to shrink, the Wasp
can grow significantly in size as well.[290][291][1][223] The growth process
requires the rapid acquisition of bodily mass, presumably from an
extra-dimensional source. This extra-dimensional mass should fortify all of her
cellular tissues, including her bones and muscles, making it possible to
support her increased weight, and giving her superhuman strength and
durability.[292]
Fulgora's hair crackled with electricity as she strode into
the Temple of Athena, her eyes locked on her opponent. The crowd's whispers
faded to silence.
Futsu-Nishi stood waiting, flames dancing along his arms.
"Ready to be humbled, storm goddess?"
"Save your breath for the fight," Fulgora shot
back, gripping her hammer tighter. Its runes pulsed, feeding off her rising
energy.
The gathered elites leaned forward, hungry for spectacle.
Fulgora felt their anticipation prickling against her skin. She took a deep
breath, centering herself.
Without warning, Futsu-Nishi unleashed a torrent of fire.
Fulgora raised her hammer, deflecting the flames in a shower of sparks. The
heat seared her face, but she grinned. This is what she lived for.
She spun, calling down a bolt of lightning. It struck
Futsu-Nishi square in the chest, sending him stumbling back.
He recovered quickly, hurling balls of flame in rapid
succession. Fulgora dodged and weaved, her precognition giving her split-second
warnings.
"Is that all you've got?" she taunted, channeling
electricity through her hammer.
Futsu-Nishi's eyes narrowed. "I'm just getting
started."
They clashed in the center of the temple, fire and lightning
colliding in a blinding explosion. The crowd gasped.
Fulgora gritted her teeth, pushing back against
Futsu-Nishi's onslaught. Her muscles strained, but she refused to yield.
Not today. Not in front of these people.
She reached deep, drawing on reserves of power she rarely
tapped. Lightning arced from her body, filling the air with ozone.
Futsu-Nishi's eyes widened in surprise. Good. She had him on
the back foot now.
Fulgora pressed her advantage, each swing of her hammer
trailing streaks of electricity. The battle intensified, energy blasts flying
back and forth in a dizzying display.
She caught glimpses of the crowd's awestruck faces between
exchanges. Let them see what true power looks like.
Fulgora's triumphant smirk faded as Futsu-Nishi countered
her assault with unexpected ferocity. His katana, now wreathed in flames,
sliced through her defenses. Pain seared across her arm.
"Damn," she hissed, leaping back. Blood trickled
from the wound.
Futsu-Nishi pressed forward, his calm demeanor unnerving.
"You fight well, Fulgora. But you lack
discipline."
She scoffed, channeling healing energy to her injury.
"I'll show you discipline."
They clashed again, hammer meeting sword in a cacophony of
thunder and fire. Each blow sent shockwaves through the temple. Fulgora's arms
ached, her breath coming in ragged gasps.
This isn't going as planned, she thought, narrowly dodging a
fireball.
"Tired already?" Futsu-Nishi taunted, his youthful
face barely showing strain.
Fulgora gritted her teeth. "In your dreams, pretty
boy."
She summoned a massive lightning bolt, but Futsu-Nishi was
ready. He raised his hand, redirecting the energy into a swirling vortex of
fire and electricity.
Oh, shit.
The combined elements slammed into Fulgora, sending her
flying across the temple. She crashed into a pillar, stars exploding behind her
eyes.
As she struggled to her feet, Futsu-Nishi approached, his
weapons now dual flaming daggers.
"It's over," he said softly.
Fulgora's vision blurred. No. Not like this. But her limbs
felt like lead, her power depleted.
With a final, desperate surge, she hurled her hammer.
Futsu-Nishi sidestepped easily, catching it in mid-air.
"I believe this belongs to you," he said, offering
it back with a slight bow.
Fulgora slumped, defeated. "Well played," she
managed, accepting her weapon. "I underestimated you."
As the crowd erupted in cheers, she couldn't help but admire
his skill. Perhaps there was something to learn from this lightning god after
all.
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