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Chapter Seven – Future Heroes of America
Okay, so far I've managed to keep myself away from Warren and the rest of them. I've locked myself in this room since yesterday it's safer for both of us this way. There's no point in crying over spilt milk, but if that milk was completely coming on to a guy when you've only known him for two weeks then…No, I really need to get a hold of myself. Okay so, after collapsing on my bed and falling to sleep to the strong beat of my favorite metal band, I decided this morning to do more research on that crime organization Hydra was a part of.
I found out some interesting information on a few other rather scary members of that organization. I mean I've already mentioned the hydrokinetic leader, Hydra, the hypnotist Dragon Tongue, and the guy who can manipulate gravity, turns out his villain name is Gravinator. (I mean you think he could've come up with a better name than that, right?) It turns out they also have a woman who is dream manipulator they call her Sweet Dreams, and a telepath who possess mind control, Mind Molder. (Yeah, I know another stupid name!) So the other members are relatively new, but whoever they are they joined the wrong group. I know they had something to do with my mom going to prison. I'm bound and determined to find a way to take these jerks down!
Now, if only I need to figure out why Dragon Tongue's hypnotizing powers didn't work on me when I was younger. I know I thought previously that it might've had something to do with my feline senses, but now I'm not too sure. Hmm…I wonder… is it because I possess super intelligence? What if his abilities are much like a Jedi's powers in Star Wars and only work on weak minds? You know like 'these aren't the droids you're looking for.' Hmm…if that's the case maybe I can use it to my advantage since Bruce, Damian, and Jae all have the same super intellect…they shouldn't work on any of them either. If and only if my hypothesis is correct.
Now from what I've seen so far, Will doesn't seem to be the brightest bulb in the group and neither is Zach, so it's probable that those two might be easily influenced. It doesn't matter because I'm doing this by myself, yet if this blows up in my face it may drag them in and I'm not going to put those guys in harm's way. No, I'll leave them a message after I leave so they can watch me stand over them in handcuffs.
Crap! During my lustful attempts at seducing Warren, we made skin to skin contact, and I distinctly remember his eyes being red at one point. Could he have seen my plans for taking down that group? Crap! If he saw that, then he also knows my attraction to him is real. Okay it's decided, I'm going nowhere near him at school on Monday, can't risk another encounter to expose my plans. Dammit, someone's knocking on my door. It better not be him!
Locking her tablet and turning off the metal music she walked to the door and asked, "Who is it?"
"It's Jae, I wanted to talk to you before we left. Did you really have to lock yourself in your room last night? It practically ruined Athena's birthday for Warren plus Athena started getting whiney when you didn't come downstairs." sounding annoyed he locked eyes with Helena as she opened the door and looked around.
"It's just you, right? I'm in no mood to play games right now," She shouted the last part in case Warren hid around the corner.
"Yep, it's just me. You apparently don't know him that well do you? He's keeping his distance out of respect to you, but he still wants to talk to you eventually," Jae popped off.
"Come in," quickly ushering him into her room she locked the door behind him. Crossing her arms and stared at him, "So, what's up?"
"He didn't send me up here or anything, if that's what you're thinking. Look, I've lived with the guy for over three months now, so I think I can tell when he's hurting. He's confused because during that time it seemed as if you wanted to know him and now pushing him away like you did last night hurt him. You can't avoid him forever, you know," Pacing the room his arms moved with expression, it was a trait he and Helena shared.
Resting her hands on her hips, she became annoyed, "Hang on little man, and let me remind you of something. Until I can figure out why I go all nuthouse crazy around Warren I will do whatever it takes to avoid him, not to hurt him, but to avoid any more uncomfortable situations. He won't even know that I'm still at school because he'll never see me. If either of you can't understand it, then that too bad!"
Jae stood in awe before smiling, "I figured you say that. Well, I should probably hug you before we leave. Warren has to work tonight, so we need to leave soon. You know 3 hour drive and all."
Taking him in her arms she hugged him and kissed his forehead, "I'll miss you, very much!"
A mischievous smile spread across Jae's face and his blue eyes sparkled, "I know, but it's for the best. Think what damage I could do to this house, at least their place is fireproof and believe you me, it's needed. A pyro with a temper warranted it right away."
Opening her bedroom door she escorted him out, "Yeah I can imagine, now go run off to your new family and don't forget to call me, okay?"
"Like I'd ever forget to call you." Pausing for a moment, he took her right hand, "Y'know you can't always take on the world by yourself and you shouldn't have to. You have a larger family now who'd be willing to help you figure this out. You just have to let them in and don't forget you've got a whole new group of friends that helped take down Royal Pain and saved the school last year. So, please take my advice and play nice."
"My dear brother, don't I always play nice?" she asked closing the door before he could answer. Helena laughed to herself, she always knew Jae was smart but somehow he seemed wiser beyond his years. He must've used that brain of his to find out things a child his age shouldn't know about.
Walking back over to her stereo she turned it on to listen while continuing her research and planning for the best way to rid the world of the Hydra and the League of Villainess Intent or LVI for short. She thought LVI was the stupidest name she'd ever heard for a criminal organization. Couldn't they've been more creative?
The phone by her bedside rang and she quickly turned off her stereo before picking it up, "Hello?"
"Young Miss, you're father has requested I inform you that your brother and Mr. Peace have left. Also, he we need to administer another hormonal treatment before you start experiencing any symptoms," Alfred's voice was calm yet reassuring as he spoke.
"Please inform him that I'll be down shortly, Alfred," hanging up the phone before he could respond, she walked to the closet and opened the door to pick out her usual outfit. She picked out all black jeans and a black tee before heading downstairs.
As Helena made her way downstairs she noticed that everyone else was still at the house from last night's party. As she walked quickly she saw Athena's eyes light up as she flew over to her, "Helena! How are you feeling? Warren said you had taken ill last night and had to miss the party."
"Um yeah, I'm doing better but I have to go see Bruce for a vitamin shot." Weakly smiling she tried to walk away when Athena grabbed her arm.
"Please come say hello to everyone when you come back, we missed you last night." Her blue eyes sparkled, smiling wide.
"Yeah, sure thing, I'll be right back." Helena smiled as she entered the den. Pushing a button hidden in the ornate wood carvings of the grandfather clock the front silently slid upwards exposing a staircase. Following it down she eventually found herself in the Bat Cave where Bruce stood next to Alfred.
"Hello, Young Miss. How are you feeling this morning?" Alfred smiled.
"Okay I guess, let's get this shot out of the way. I hate needles you know so the quicker the better." Sitting on the examination table and rolling her left sleeve she watched as Bruce approached with the syringe.
"Ready?" His stern voice echoed in the cave. Helena turned away and nodded, letting out a hissing sound when he injected her Bruce smirked, "Suck it up, there are a lot more things in this world to be afraid of."
"I'm sure there is but I think even the bravest hero fears something Bruce." Rolling down the sleeve she rotated her left arm.
Looking sternly at her with his blue eyes he turned around, "Go see your friends, and remember to play nice."
Walking up the stairs she mumbled, "Why does everyone say that?"
"Thank you," Bruce looked at her ascending the stairs.
"Don't get any ideas, old man. I'm not the sweet little house cat, but a ferocious cougar with claws," Exiting the clock in the den she went back to where everyone was hanging out. She found Will seated around a table with Damian, Carrie, and Athena. Chuckling to herself she scanned the table, "What is this, a meeting of Future Heroes of America?"
"Wow, that was witty," Damian had a sarcastic tone in his voice.
The purple haired Asian smirked, "Damian, the more I get to know you, the more I realize you're my kind of dude."
The bright haired gangster wannabe looked around, "Hey man, that not cool. Maj I thought I was your exclusive boyfriend. Why'd you have to go and play the Ice Bitch card?"
"That's funny glow worm! Even if she could get him he wouldn't know what to do, probably run away then turn you in to the cops or something," Helena leaned over on the table, "But we all know he has the hots for a certain Kryptonian…" Looking at Carrie she laughed while standing straight, her gaze fixed on Damian. Before she knew it he stood up and leapt from the table at her. Instinctively she dodged multiple punches he threw at her, for every punch he landed she countered. Athena and the others just stood back and yelled at them to stop but they didn't listen, "Y'hear that Damian, you're girlfriend doesn't want to see you get hurt." Helena taunted.
Breathing heavy Damian shouted, "Shut up!" before turning and storming out of the room.
Helena sighed and turned back over to face the group. Carrie stood with flushed cheeks as Helena realized Carrie didn't know Damian's feelings, "Oh no way. Carrie, don't tell me you find him as attractive as he finds you."
Carrie's bright blue eyes peaked out from her long red hair, "He likes me?"
"Wow, how dense can two people be? Yeah, he's totally got it bad for you! Why do you think he just tried to kick my butt when I said Kryptonian? "Helena crossed her arms and sighed. "Carrie, you should go talk to him." Helena was starting to feel bad, not for Damian but for Carrie.
Ethan pushed up his glasses and coughed, "Yeah, you think they're dense, you should hear the story about how long it took Will to realize he liked Layla."
Will looked quite wolfish, "Um, how about we not." He cleared his throat, "So, Helena why'd you do that to Warren last night?"
Shooting Will a quick glare, "Do what to Warren flyboy?"
Layla walked next to Will rested her right arm on his left shoulder, "Why did you have to be so mean to him last night and refuse to talk to him? I mean he's not really the talking type, but he's a good listener and he's trying hard to get along with you since Jae came into his life. I can tell he's been happier, but last night he had a black cloud of brooding around him."
Helena covered her eyes with her right hand and leaned her head down, "Look, it's a bit complicated but I'm not doing this on purpose. Something is-happening to me and it is better for Warren to stay away from me until I can figure things out, okay?"
"Well, it's nothing too vulgar I assume," Ethan pushed his glasses back up.
"Yeah, I mean he looked all upset and embarrassed and that's a hard thing to do with the Warster," Zach's blue eyes shone with concern.
Layla sat on the edge of an armchair and slumped her posture, "When I followed him he wouldn't talk to me. He just ran around the circular track as flames exploded from his arms. I tried to keep up but he was too deep in thought to notice me so Jae took my place. As I was walking back in I noticed flames in Jae's hands as he chased after Warren but they were bright blue. That's the first time I've seen a blue flame pyro."
Helena crossed her arms, "Well, I'm glad Jae could at least keep up with him and make him feel better, but it doesn't change the fact that I can't be around him right now."
Layla's brown eyes went wide, "What exactly is going on with you?"
"I'll tell you when I get it figured out," Turning to her younger sister she forced a smile. "Athena, I'm really sorry that I ruined your birthday party, it wasn't my intention." Hugging she whispered, "Happy Birthday Athena."
As Helena walked up the stairs Layla followed her, "Wait, can you at least tell me you're going to talk to him tomorrow?"
Turning Helena sighed, "I can't promise anything at this time. I'll see you at school tomorrow." Reaching the top of the stairs she walked to her room and went inside.
Layla stood looking up the stairs for a few moments before rejoining her friends.
This is the Hubby-Poor Warren, even after doing the right thing he still feels he messed things up. Is Helena making the right choice or should she at least email him? Stay tuned for Chapter 8!
