Hey guys, thanks for reading. I was inspired to write this story thanks to a good friend of mines, and I would love to dedicate this to them, and another close friend i was really close to, but now deceased yet very alive in my heart. I hope you enjoy this story, fellow reader!
My name is Trey Lockhart, I am a 16 year old castaway. Not much of a good intro, but fuck it. I already have had to beg so much. I never knew my father, and my mother sold me for drugs when I was 11, but the drug dealer died of overdose not much after, leaving me all alone in a cold, harsh world, forcing me to rummage through the trash of those who were higher privileged than I. I remained alone for about three years, until I met my other half at a abandoned shack in Virginia. Her name was Natasha Cornell, a runaway from an abusive home. Her mother was a prostitute, while her father constantly raped her when she was alone with him.
We instantly bonded, understanding each other and fell into a passionate love, Inseparable since, and even though I had had nothing, I had her, and she had me, and that was the only thing that matters to us. I never had a family, but Natasha was the closest thing to one to have.
"Hey Trey, how about we go to Metropolis, I hear that It's one of the safest places on earth." Natasha said.
"You are only saying that, because that is where Superman lives." I scoff.
"I'm just saying. We have ran out of food, and I'm tired of this place. Don't you want to see the world?" She asks.
"I guess so, besides I bet those rich people leave lots of food laying around. I wonder if they do soup kitchens." I say with some optimism.
"Well when would you like to leave?" She asks me.
"I don't know. Maybe tomorrow? We could hop on a train and ride all the way there." I respond.
"That sounds good." She says.
And as the cold winter night approached, we both huddled on a makeshift mattress of old cardboard and dead leaves, keeping each other warm, from the cold, harsh world.
Mount Justice
February 13, 2011. 10:31 Pm EDT.
"Attention team, there is a mission for you." Batman said from the Holographic screen.
"Cool what is it?" Kid Flash asked.
"There is a situation at LexCorp. I need you to gather some information, and report back to me." Batman responded.
"Ok, but isn't that you and Superman's job to keep track of Lex Luthor?" Robin asked.
"This is a covert mission. Superman cannot get involved, for now. I just need you to take pictures and gather information." Batman says, before disconnecting.
"Of all people, why Luther!" Superboy said angrily.
"Chill out, I don't think it has anything to concern you." Artemis said.
"Well we better head out. Megan, get the Bioship." Aqualad ordered.
"Ok", She replied, as she used her telekinetic power to communicate with it.
The team of heroes quickly headed outside and got in, and they flew off to Metropolis.
Metropolis
February 13, 2011. 10:58 Pm EDT.
The Bioship invisibly parked on top of the LexCorp building, and our heroes sneakily got out.
"Ok, Robin, Megan, and Artemis you sneak inside and take pictures." Superboy and I will stand guard at each sector, Oh and Wally, you are the lookout. Scan the areas before we get there." Aqualad
Megan quickly passed through the wall, and opened the door for us, not setting off the alarm.
The team quietly went inside, and down the stairs onto the top floor of the building.
"So how is Zatanna doing?" Robin asked via mind link.
"She is still sad about her father. You know, being Doctor Fate and all." Megan responded.
"But why did she not come? She could have been very useful for this mission." Wally asked.
"You know that it's hard to get over something like that. Some people just need time." Aqualad thought.
The team quickly made their way down the halls, and into the secret corridor.
"We need a regular human host. They must not have any connections with someone like family, or friends. Someone who's life doesn't matter." A scientist said.
Robin quickly begins to record the scenario with a small camcorder.
"What are they talking about?" Artemis asked.
"Apparently they need someone to use for something." Robin responded.
They stayed, quietly observing, until another scientist turned the corner, and spotted Superboy.
"Intruders! Intruders!" He yelled, as he ran the other way, pressing a button on the wall, causing loud alarms to sound, and red flashing lights.
"Shit! Wally you were supposed to look out! Now what will we tell Batman!" Robin yelled.
"We don't have time for this! We gotta go!" Artemis yelled.
The group quickly ran back to the roof, and into the Bioship, before the police arrived.
"Whew, that was close!" Wally blurted, causing everyone else to stare with anger.
"Batman is gonna be so disappointed with us. Hopefully the little bit of information I got will make him not be too angry with us." Robin groaned, reviewing his evidence.
The team, full of anxiety for their upcoming meeting with Batman, as the Bioship invisibly flew through the sky.
Metropolis Train Terminal
February 15, 2011. 11:41 Am EDT.
Natasha and I arrived in the morning, quickly jumping off the Train as it stopped and we escaped through a hole in the fence.
We walked around for a while, holding hands as the large skyscrapers came into view.
"I am so happy we can start a new life together!" Natasha squealed, bringing me into a passionate kiss.
"I am too!" I say, hugging her. "It's not much of a new life, but I think it will be a good change of pace."
"It doesn't matter. As long as I am with you, nothing the world throws at us will matter." She responds.
I begin holding her closer.
"She's right. The world is a cold, fucked up place with many people, but fuck them, fuck the world and it's society. As long as Natasha and I are together, nothing can stop us!"
"Well let's go. I'm starving!" I say.
"Me too!" She replied.
We then headed straight for the concrete jungle, until we came across a familiar sight in the sky.
"It's a bird!" I say.
"No, it's a plane." Natasha said.
The flying object came closer to view, revealing a familiar shield and red "S" on the chest.
"It's Superman!" I gasp.
We quietly gaze at the superhero, as he flies by, causing many people to stare.
As the Man of Steel faded into the distance, Natasha and I happily walked into Downtown, with our hand-me-down clothes we found behind a donation center, looking for some food.
Metropolis
February 15, 2011. 12:03 Pm EDT.
Natasha and I continue rummaging through the dumpsters behind restaurants in the city.
"Not much here, just small scraps and bones from this one." I unceremoniously announced to Natasha.
"Well I will go check the other one." she responds, pointing to the one beside this dumpster.
"Ok, I will go see the other one across the street." I say, pointing to the large bin across the street.
"Ok," she says, as she dug through the dumpster.
I walk out to the street, and almost was hit by a white van with "LexCorp" logo on the doors.
I scurry across the street as the passengers eyed me down with evil in their eyes.
As soon as I got to the other side to search the dumpster, the white van pulls into the alleyway, blocking me in.
several large men and a scientist get out, with masks, soaked rags and a body bag.
"Ohh Shit!"
"Natasha! Natasha!" I yelp.
"Hmm, a little scrawny, but he looks like a perfect candidate! Lets get him!" The scientist yelled.
And at that word, they ran at me, with huge hands.
I struggled but I couldn't get away as they closed in on me.
"Natasha!" I yell one final time, as they seized me, and smothered me with the soaked rag, causing me to become drowsy.
"Natasha...please..."
I then suddenly drop sleep, as they carried me to their van.
And that's it for chapter 1. i hope you guys enjoyed it, because it may take a while to update, as I write my other story, Arms of Steel. Thanks for coming, and I hope you stay tuned for more!
~Tre3