CHAPTER ONE
"You're so selfish! You always put yourself before others and you never care about what other people might need or want!"
"That's not true! What's your problem? I should be mad at you, not the other way around!"
"Really, Kaz? Why. Why should you be mad at me? Give me one good reason!"
"Is this really the time to be arguing, Oliver?" Kaz yelled, gesturing to the giant battle happening behind the crate that they were crouched behind. "We've been friends since 3rd grade. We've worked at Mighty Med for three years. Are we going to let this come between us? NOW?"
A large explosion lit up the boys' faces. They watched anxiously as Tecton battled Megahertz in their most ferocious battle since Tecton Chronicles Saga Issue #29: The Battle for Planet Zeraki. Both of them could recall the battle quite clearly - they'd retread all 153 issues just recently. Megahertz had nearly destroyed the planet through their battle, but Tecton was able to cast him off into space for the time being. Still, the cyborg had returned in Issue 46.
This time, something was wrong. A black cloud was circling around the main room of Mighty Med. Both teens knew in their hearts what that was, but neither of them wanted to say anything about it. One problem at a time was all they could manage right now.
"I hope Ambrose is getting all of this," Kaz told Oliver, who rolled his eyes. Of course Kaz couldn't take his mind off of the comic book maker. That's all he could think about, wasn't it?
'Yes,' something hissed. 'Destroy him. Destroy everyone.'
Oliver felt something overpower his body in a rush of adrenaline. He launched himself onto Kaz, grabbing for his neck. His friend fell onto his back. Shock and confusion spread across his features. Oliver's hands were locked around Kaz's throat while Kaz struggled to get his friend off of him.
"Oliver!" he yelled. "Get...off...me- what is your...problem?!"
"Must destroy," Oliver murmured. His eyes glowed red, but returned to their normal color just as quickly.
Kaz's eyes shot open in shock. "Dude, snap out of it! It's-"
Suddenly, a wave of power hit both friends and blew them apart from each other. Kaz landed on a gurney, but Oliver wasn't so lucky. He hit the wall and crumpled to the floor, unconscious.
Kaz reached out to his best friend. "Oliver!" He waited until he was sure that Megahertz's full attention was on Tecton. When Megahertz's back was to the two doctors, Kaz ran to Oliver and checked his pulse. He was still alive, but just barely. A trickle of crimson dripped down his jaw and his limbs hung limply by his side. Kaz bit his lip. Oliver needed help, and fast.
"It's over, Megahertz!" Tecton boomed. "Your power is almost at zero."
"Not yet, Tecton!" Megahertz countered. "I have one more trick up my sleeve!"
Just then, the dark cloud swirled above Megahertz in a funnel cloud formation. Lightning crackled in the darkness and red electricity ran overhead. The cyborg touched the clouds and lightning traveled down his arms, straight to his charging battery.
Tecton thought quickly and stomped on the ground, causing Megahertz to fly backwards. He hit the wall and fell to the ground, but he stood back up and walked forward a step or two. He thrust out his hands, creating a circle of electricity that ran through Tecton. The superhero grunted as the electricity hit him. The dark clouds from above twisted around the stream of electricity, causing it to warp and magnify.
Megahertz cackled maliciously. "Any last words, Tecton?"
"Yes," Tecton said through gritted teeth. "You can't kill me." He stomped twice and the waves of power he created bounced around the circle until they had merged with the electricity stream.
The room grew brighter and brighter, until all Kaz could see was white. He shielded his friend from the light and squeezed his own eyes shut.
"I'm sorry, Oliver," Kaz whispered, but he was sure no one had heard him - he couldn't even hear his own thoughts.
And then...nothing.