First chapter of the story. This is the sequel to "I've Had Enough Togetherness," where Zadavia is stranded on her home planet and meets another alien being, while she's there.

Back on Freling…

It has been two months since Zadavia has tried to contact the Acme heroes and her systems don't seem to be working successfully. She has already tried to get through in her usual hologram, but no one has answered, yet. For the past while, Freling hasn't been the same; there was arguing and construction going on, the places have been moved. Also, Zadavia has not seemed to find the right place to live. She couldn't take it anymore; Zadavia wanted to get off the planet Freling, but she had no transportation.

As Zadavia was trying to run from the terror that happened on this planet; she began to wonder… "What has happened? Why couldn't I get through for the past two months? Could it be a bad connection? Or worse; maybe Acmetropolis has been destroyed," as the word "destroyed came up in Zadavia's mind, her eyes began to widen and she only ran faster, where the wind was taking her. After a long run, Zadavia began to stop and take short breaths. She then, landed on the floor in shame; as another thought struck her. "Maybe, its… it's… oh no; it can't be, but yet; it is. Perhaps I have done something, but I can't quite remember much. Well, I remember the last time I was in Acmetropolis, that I have done something. But the question is what?" As Zadavia put her hands on both sides of her head, trying to get into deep thinking of what happened; she began to feel very weak and tired. Zadavia got up and walked around slowly; she just could not remember a single thing that has happened. All that a very tired boss lady could remember was; that she was stranded on Freling, with ripped up clothes, a dirty face and felt very fatigue and hungry.

She pretty soon, saw this spaceship in front of her and her head began to rise up. She ran inside of the ship and tried to use the features of it, once she was inside. The first thing that Zadavia did was to try to test the contacting systems. The screen was very fuzzy and there was no response from anyone; so she began to feel frustrated, with tears streaming down her face. She couldn't remember why she was stranded on the planet, or why she couldn't contact the Loonatics. As she continued to cry in her silent, usual way; Zadavia soon looked around and saw that everything was blurry and that she began to feel dizzy, then the tired alien woman began to lose her balance. She had a hard time standing up and seeing the room as straight as it actually was. But instead, to her the room was actually moving around in a circle. Zadavia could no longer keep her eyes open and before she knew what was happening… BOOM!

A few minutes later, a very unconscious Zadavia woke up and saw another alien being that was a bit identical to her. Except, that alien being was a man; he wore a green jumpsuit with a very thick and fancy buckle. He was taller than Zadavia, his hair was a shiny brown and his eyes were slightly smaller. "Are you okay," he smiled and picked her up. A very confused Zadavia had a headache and just stared at the friendly guy. "What happened?" "You fainted, so I brought you here; to make sure that you were alright." The boss lady was confused by when she heard that she was brought somewhere; but she soon looked around the place and understood what the mysterious man meant. The place looked like Optimatus's ship, where his henchman used to be. "Why on earth did you bring me here?" She yelled in panic and frustration; but the man was just confused and came up to here. "Is there something wrong, here? All I did was to try and find a good and safe location for you," he sounded anooyed by the yelling, with a hint of guilt inside him. Zadavia only took a deep breath, "I'm sorry that I haven't told you, but this is my brother's ship. You shouldn't have brought me here; he could strike her any minute." The poor guy was just dumbstruck by this and then just shook his head. "I'm sorry, who are you and what are you talking about?" "My name is Zadavia and I was born here. I was raised with my older brother Optimatus, who grew up to become evil. So, I was forced to leave this planet and hide in Acmetropolis, where he can't find me. The meteor soon hit and I began to lead these heroes called the Loonatics into battling any evil doers. It's been going well; but unfortunately, my brother found me and tracked me down one day and this place here, is his ship. It's a long story really, but…" "No, it's okay; I understand. So if you left this planet before, why did you come back here again?" Zadavia didn't really have an answer, she looked at him and then at the ground. "I…I don't know; I just woke up here, two months earlier and I haven't been able to contact the Loonatics, since then."

"Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe I can try to help you get back to Acmetropolis, to reunite with your team." Zadavia only looked down in negative shame and shook her head by half of the thought. "I'm sorry, but I don't believe that it's going to be easy. Ever since I have arrived here, unconsciously; with no idea that has happened. So, I'm afraid that I have no choice and should stay here," the man put his hand on a very cold shoulder. "Zadavia, I'm trying to help you the best way that I can; and thinking negatively about every suggestion that I give you, isn't going to get you off this planet."

The poor boss lady just ignored him and continued walking away, but he stopped her and got a bit annoyed. "What's going on, here? I try to help you and you just walk away? What's the problem? Why won't you let me help you? You don't trust me or something?" When Zadavia heard that last sentence, she buried her head lower. The man stopped in his tracks and then gasped. "You don't trust me. You don't want me to help you. You figure that just because you had several bad experiences on this planet; you have to fear anyone who lives here." Still not admitting on how she was feeling, Zadavia tried to get away from it all and pretend that nothing or no one was there. But, she was held back by a firm grip on her sleeve. Finally, she tried to show how strong she was, by fighting back. "Yes, yes I do think that; I don't trust you, I don't trust anyone on this planet. Everyone that has betrayed me in the past was born on this planet! I don't need your help or anyone else's in that matter. I'm very resourceful and could survive here on my own!" With that, Zadavia continued walking faster; with the man standing there, shocked and speechless.

Not able to continue her journey alone, Zadavia slowed down and looked back at the green figure from afar; who was still standing there. She then, felt guilty and walked back towards him. "Look, I'm sorry; I don't know what has gotten into me, lately. Ever since I was stranded here, everything has seemed a blur to me." The man smiled at her, "its okay, I understand what you're going through and that's why I'm not here to cause trouble, yet I'm only here to help. Will you accept my offer?" Zadavia stared at that hand that was reaching out to her; though she smiled and put her hand on that other one. "Yes, yes; I do accept your offer… on one condition." "What," "you tell me your name." She teased him, with that; he told her. "Okay, my name is Xeon and as you can see, I was born on this planet, too. Though, that is all there is to my life. Nothing out of the ordinary; has really happened or grasped in my life. But enough about me, you look pretty hungry." Zadavia held her growling stomach, "what makes you say that?" She looked up and saw Xeon laughing. "A wild guess, there is a coffee and bagel shop close by. It'll be my treat; seeing that you haven't eaten in quite some time now, it's only fair if you did now." Zadavia smiled in agreement and they both went to get some bagels and coffee.

At the store, there was another friendly man; working by the counter. "Xeon, my best costumer, what'll it be?" Xeon looked at him and just made his order short, "nothing special; just the usual whole wheat bagels and two cups of black coffee will do nicely." As the man continued to work, he had a nice conversation with a very patient Xeon. "So, you've been saving the planet, lately? Any news on any danger, yet?" Xeon's face turned pale and frowned. He went up to the working man and whispered to him, "please, don't talk about that right now, in front of Zadavia," "who?" The man was confused, "Zadavia is somebody that I just met on this planet and has been having a difficult time, contacting her team; if she finds out that I'm a former superhero, it'll never be the same; again." "Too late, I already know," Xeon heard Zadavia in the background. She stormed right up to a frightened former hero, "how could you keep so many secrets from me?" "Look, Zadavia; it's just that… my identity was supposed to be secret for anyone who is unfamiliar with the hero business and…""I am not unfamiliar with the life learning of superheroes, Xeon. Have you forgotten that I have trained six anthros, into becoming the world's greatest protectors? You think that just because I was recently stranded here, that makes me automatically unfamiliar? I was born here, I know everything that has happened on this planet and believe me; I know danger, when I see it." Zadavia continued walking out of the store, but Xeon stopped her, "look, that's not what I meant to say. What I meant was that since you are stranded here; maybe you just don't remember anymore." Zadavia stopped and looked at him, "I remember plentyI don't need to have my memory refreshed. All I need is to go back to Acmetropolis," she showed a handful of sadness and fear in her voice. "Look, I'm sorry; please, I can help you. Just give me that chance and I guarantee that you'll be safe back in Acmetropolis, I promise. Xeon held both of Zadavia's hands and pleaded to her. Zadavia looked down at him and agreed for the second time.

End of first chapter; let's hope Zadavia will make it back to Acmetropolis on time.