A/N: I will be working on this one as well as my other GamJohn fic, but the one that is more popular will probably get the quicker updates! Anyway I hope you enjoy my first attempt with any sort of super hero themed thing! ~ Imoto out!
The empty halls rushed past as with small bursts of air under each foot propelled me faster, no prying eyes were around to see what was happening so there was no fear of being caught, the only thing on my mind was getting to my friends in time. The shouts had echoed into the building, from what I heard it was five against three, but there was no way to be sure.
Double doors flung open with a strong blast of wind guided by my hand, there was no time to pause now, racing feet took me quickly around the side of the building I had been on as the outside world surrounded me. Just turning the corner, I could see my friends, the three trolls were completely trapped by a group of at least seven humans, each with a knife drawn. The poisoned words dripping form their lips seemed to have such an affect that the tallest troll, who was blocking the two smaller ones from them, had his lips curled back in a vicious snarl, his dull yet pointed teeth snapping at any that got too close.
"Back off!" Only two of the threatening group turned their attention to me, until with one final boost of air under my feet, I ran right through their ranks, blocking the towering troll, glaring at the attackers with my phone in my hands, finger on the emergency dial. "One touch! That's all it'll take! Then the police will be here! So I suggest you walk away!" Four of them all turned to one man who stood toward the back, he lowered his knife, eyes locked on me, just seeming to dare me. Though when I didn't back down from his gaze, he put the knife away, quickly running off with the rest of the group following after him without missing a beat.
Once they were out of sight the tension just automatically eased its way out of my system, only to flair back up as arms wrapped around me from behind, though relaxing became easy when I realized it was just Gamzee, back to his lethargic state.
"Shit motherfucker, aren't you just the hero lately." Pushing his arms away with a growing blush, a shrug lifted my shoulders as my heels turned, allowing me to see my friends, who were thankfully all unharmed.
A hero huh? I like the idea of that...
"Come on Gam, you know I'd protect you guys from anything!" Purple eyes met my own blue, the dull glaze being joined by a shine of life, or more likely for him, his sober state.
Movement tore my attention away, just to find Karkat and Nepeta out from hiding behind Gamzee, the smaller green eyed troll, clinging to the arm of Karkat, who was glaring toward where the men had disappeared to.
"Sometimes I don't think all of this shit is worth dealing with fuckers like them! The only human child in this damn school that cares about our species is John here!" His candy red eyes shifted between the two other trolls, a glimmer of worry in them, though he would undoubtedly deny it. "I mean come on! Those fuckers could have easily killed any of us if John hadn't shown up! This shit is getting to be to much of a everyday thing!"
He wasn't wrong there... This was starting to happen more and more as the days went by... Not just here, but everywhere, most humans saw trolls has a lower species and treated them as such. Yet no one seemed to be trying to do anything about the attacks...
Maybe a hero is needed... I've only learned simple tricks but, if I really practiced with my ability to bend the wind to my will, maybe I could do something! I could be the hero for not just trolls, but everyone! It was possible too that Gamzee might think it was cool...
Blushing once more at that last thought, a jolt ran through my body as hands suddenly ushered me forward, finding that Karkat and Nepeta has started walking on towards their apartments, where their Lusii would be waiting impatiently, and worried. Of course, as always, Gamzee decided to walk with me, knowing his Lucus wouldn't even know he was gone, if it was even there...
"Hey Gam, do you think it'd be cool to have a hero fighting for you guys? Like, a real one? With powers and such?" Sure it was a random start to a conversation, but he wouldn't really think anything of it, he was used to me going off onto different topics suddenly.
"Hell man, as long as there are motherfuckers like you out there, we don't need some fancy piece of shit with powers, cause the miracle is, you don't need powers to be a hero, just something to fight for bro." Rubbing the back of my neck with a sigh, my eyes shifted to the ground, watching the sidewalk as we passed over it, trying to act as if I was preoccupied with something so he wouldn't pry. "Shit, not to say it wouldn't be okay, I mean hell, if you think it'd be cool sure. I guess I wouldn't mind it to damn much." Laughing at his quick add on, his shoulder pushed against mine playfully as a grin stretched across his lips, making the face paint look that much more like a smile.
It's decided then... I'll become a hero!
xxx
EB: hey rose!
TT: This is a pleasant surprise, hello John, it's bee a while since we last talked.
EB: yeah sorry about that, been kinda busy.
TT: I understand, so is there something you need?
EB: actually yeah, i hate to ask and all, but, we're having some superhero contest at school soon...
EB: and i've been looking up the really popular and cool hero's and, they're just so over done...
TT: So you were hoping I could help with a completely new hero costume?
EB: yeah!
TT: When would you need it by, and is there a certain power and or name you had in mind?
EB: um, wind powers and... the name cyclone, if he has a symbol is up to you, cause i know you like throwing in your own stuff on your work, and just whenever you can get it to me is fine, we have time.
TT: Alright then John, give me a few days, you haven't grown since I last made you clothes have you? If so I'll need new measurements.
EB: nope! same as ever!
TT: Okay, I'll keep in touch.
EB: thanks a lot rose! you're awesome!
xxx
1 week later
One last wave to Gamzee and my feet were racing down the walkway to my house then inside, a message from Rose at lunch said she had sent the costume, and it should arrive today. Stopping suddenly, I pushed aside the curtain covering the window to my left just enough to peek out, the troll I had left on the sidewalk looked almost to stunned to move, the look of shock and abandonment on his face was heartbreaking, did he always do this when I left...? I know he hates being left because of what his Lucus does but... Was it really this bad?
A slow swipe of my hand brought a strong wind against Gamzee's back, trying to urge him on, he fought it for a few seconds before giving in and walking away, hands shoved in his pockets head down. Just seeing that made my heart ache... Right now though, I had things to do.
Rushing down the hall to my room where my dad would have placed any mail for me, as the door flung open, a gust of wind surrounded the box settled on my bed and pulled the object over to me. Thankfully it wasn't heavy or I wouldn't have been able to do that, sure I've advanced with my powers, but only small things, strong winds, running faster, opening doors, and moving small objects was al I had been able to master. Sooner or later it was my goal to be able to fly, I mean, after all, if the wind could keep something else in the air, why not me?
Tearing open the box, my fingers hooked onto the first thing they felt and with a excited pull, the folded fabric came out. Looking over the article of clothing in my hands, I realized it was like a black sleeveless sweatshirt, the zipper came up to about the middle of the chest, where a hood started from there, two eye holes were settled just above the ending of the hood's hole where the face normally peeked out. Then there settled on the left shoulder, was an embroidered white tornado, with a white swayed line that curled at the end.
Rose you are amazing!
Setting that down, the next thing pulled out was just a simple sky blue t-shirt, most likely to go under the hoodie, so that was set off to the side, and the last item pulled out was the pants. They were a soft black fabric that didn't seem to make any noise as it brushed against each other, which was awesome! They seemed just a simple black, but one each side of the legs there were sky blue strips of fabric running from the waist down.
Knowing Rose would want to see it on me to make sure it fit correctly, the shirt over my head was pulled off in one fluid motion, only to be replaced by the sky blue one. Dropping my shorts, the pants slid on in their place, fitting not to tight, but not loose enough for to much air resistance. Last I unzipped the hoodie and pulled it on, zipping it up fully, my head ducked into the hood. Surprisingly the eye holes fell perfectly where they were supposed to be, then the open portion left my nose and mouth free, so far the only problem I had, was that my glasses would have a hard time staying on...
So scanning my eyes around my room, they settled on a picture of when dad, Jane, and I used to go skiing all the time. A lightbulb should have turned on above my head. Dashing to my closet, I pulled out a box holding my old skiing gear, my googles for that had been prescription, and that hadn't changed since I got them, so they should still work! Yanking the hood down, my glasses landed on my bed with help from the wind as the goggles settled in their place, the slight blue tint too a second to readjust to, but shortly I had the hood back up, and had hit call on Rose's chat.
Her screen popped up first, the voice I hadn't heard in forever coming through the speakers clearly.
"I take it the costume came in?" Finally my screen loaded, allowing her to see me as I stood in front of the camera to let her get a good look, a smile tugged at her lips as she nodded. "It looks as though it fits fine, now what do you think?"
"I love it Rose! You're the best!" Now she full on smiled, glancing behind her quickly before saying something to someone else, and turning back to me.
"As much as I'd love to catch up John, Kanaya requires my attention, we'll talk later, keep in touch this time." Nodding quickly, I moved up towards the computer as the troll with Rose came forward into the shot, giving me the chance to wave at her.
"Thanks again! Bye Rose! Bye Kanaya!" Ending the chat quickly, I glanced down at my shoes, then smirked, the black converse just seemed to top it all off, now I was just pumped! I was ready to go! Maybe I could manage to do something? Like a test run! Sure I wasn't so great on my powers, but it was a small advantage!
"John? Are you home?" Crap! An air burst under my feet landed me by the window as I could hear Jane coming down the hall, yanking the pane of glass up just enough to slip out, I pulled it down and ducked just in time for my bedroom door to open. "John? Hm, I thought I heard you..."
Creeping through a tunnel I had created in the bushes years ago, I was able to make it to the front of the house without being detected, I didn't need my sister knowing about this, she'd probably throw a fit, she already hates that I have powers and she doesn't, but oh well, sucks to be her.
Finding my way deeper downtown without being seen boosted my confidence, I was going to be the greatest hero ever! Just watch me! Hearing a scream, I stood straight and looked around, when there was another my feet pulled me towards where it seemed to have come from, with air under my feet propelling me and the wind at my back pushing me, it wasn't long till I ran into what was happening... Literally...
A troll had been pinned against a wall, a knife at their throat, at least they were until I turned a corner and ran into the man threatening them, knocking both of us to the ground, thankfully it gave the troll time to escape though, it was something at least.
"Dammit kid!" Rubbing my head with a glance upward, the man was back on his feet then knife in his hand pointed at me. "Don't try and be a hero! You'll get yourself killed!" Moving into a crouch as he moved forward at me, I kicked off the ground, hoping to just propel myself over him, but the wind caught me, keeping me afloat much longer than I had planned. Shifting in the air to keep myself upright, the attackers eyes got wide while locked on me, before he dropped the knife and scrambled away, laughing a bit, I looked down, yelping as I fell and crashed to the ground. Well, at least I know flying was possible now...
I think I need to learn to fight...
Slowly climbing up, I brushed the dirt and dust off me with a sigh.
And maybe how to control my powers more...