After that little adventure at Edna´s state Violets life quieted down, at least for a while. Meanwhile Merida spent her free time looking for petty criminals and soon enough the word about a new super called "The skylark" spread through Metroville.

The Parr girl really couldn´t understand how Merida managed to keep her identity secret with her trademark bush of red hair waving freely behind her; the best explanation she could come up with as she walked towards the Metroville stadium was that as long as she helped people, the citizens really didn´t care who she was.

-Come on Vi! - Her brother teased, as he passed her on the way to the stadium. She could almost forgive him for being that hyped; today he would be competing on his first ever track and field event ever.

Violet looked around searching for her parents in the crowded parking lot; she found them walking side by side, her father carried Jack-Jack over his shoulders.

Finally the Parr family crossed the gates into the dome, they said bye to Dash as he headed towards the locker rooms to get ready, and took their seats in one of the middle rows.

Just then the brunette remembered that Artair was also going to compete today so maybe Merida and the others would be here, this would be a good chance for them and her family to meet each other without costumes.

Violet stood in the middle of the orange-colored rows of seats when she saw a girl from school walk next to her, they started talking about something unimportant when another voice came from behind her.

-Hey- It sounded like a boy

She turned around, it was Tony –Hey- she answered feeling more confident than she had in a long time.

-You…you´re Violet right? - Was Tony nervous about talking to her? She couldn´t believe it and to think that just a few short months ago she had melted each time the ginger boy did as much as look at her.

-That´s me- she answered, her friend noticed the two would be better off alone and said bye.

-You look, different-

The brunette was glad he noticed the thing she had done with her hair, but the true change had been on the inside and so she said it.

-I feel different, is different ok?-

-Her different is…- Tony cleared his throat –Different is great- they shared an awkward silence for little less than a second before Tony mumbled –Would you…-

-Yeah? - Violet tried helping him out.

-Do you think maybe like…-

-Yeah? - She insisted

-You know…No? – Tony managed to say before Violet finally realized he was helpless and put her index finger in his mouth silencing him.

-I like movies- she stated –I´ll buy all the popcorn, ok? - Then she walked away, leaving Tony to think about what she had just said.

-Movies…yeah…YEAH! - Then he realized Violet had already walked away and looked around, almost yelling to keep up with her –Wait! So…so…Friday?-

-Friday- she confirmed before taking her seat next to her family, Dash event would be starting now and she wouldn´t miss it by anything on the world.

-BANG! - The umpire shot the blank into the air and seven kids including Dash began sprinting towards the finish line. At first Dash was running lazily, he wasn´t going to even try to win.

-Run Dash RUN! - The whole Parr family began cheering on him and Dash began running for real, he gained on the other kids too easily so the Parr family had to change tactics and begin yelling things like –Go back! - and -Second!- Dash seemed confused but finally understood what his family was trying to say and with only a few yards to go managed to finish second.

When Dash´s event was over several boys appeared for the next event, Artair was among them wearing his trademark, traditional blue war paint.

From the opposite side of the stadium Violet saw Merida, Andhra and Duncan cheer and wave. Artair acknowledged the praise waiving back arrogantly.

-Mom? Dad? - Violet asked –Can we change seats? There´s someone I need you to meet-

The Parr family agreed and after some seconds squeezing in tight spots and bumping into people they reached Violet´s friends.

-Hi- The brunette greeted Merida.

- Vi! - The redhead jumped to her feet and hugged her tightly –Ae´m sae glad tae see ye!-

-All the same Merida- Violet answered, anyway I´d like you to meet my family. This is my father Bob, my mom Helen and my little brother Jack-Jack, you already know Dash-

Then she turned towards her family –Mom, Dad this is are my friends Merida, Artair and Duncan-

-Ae, he raced wonderfully- Merida shook hands with each member of the Parr family and when it was Bob´s turn he said.

-Nice to meet you young lady, but I think we´ve met each other before. A little inconvenient in the bank I recall- Then he seemed a bit worried –However I don´t remember meeting none of your friends-

-Indeed we´ve met before and ye shouldn´t fash yersel, et´s part of their…abilities, no one can recognize them unless they reveal their…true selves willingly- Merida explained.

Bob seemed surprised; that must be darn useful.

The Parr family and the Highland Heroes talked for a little longer and then walked outside, Dash and Artair were already waiting for them, holding second and first place trophies respectively.

They kept walking while Dash talked about his feelings during the race –I just saw you on the stands and I had no idea what you were talking about…-

Suddenly the earth began trembling; cars a few yards away were sent flying into the air. Nine pairs of eyes fixed themselves upon a massive drill that crawled from the earth. People began running away and yelling in panic.

The drill was now fully visible, it stopped and from the top of it a small platform raised. Standing over the platform was what looked like what you would get if you mixed a man and a mole. The general outline was that of a man, but he was very short and dirty, his hands were more like metallic pincers and his face like a snout. Over his head he wore a mining helmet.

Around the city several more identical drills were emerging but this one was the only one with a mole-man coming from it.

-BEHOLD THE UNDERMINER! - The mole-man spoke into a microphone that amplified his voice several times fold –I'm always beneath you but nothing is beneath me! I hereby declare war on peace and happiness…-

Bob Parr looked at his family; they had already put on their masks and looked at him impetuously. Bob smiled with confidence and imitated them before pulling his shirt open revealing his red super-outfit and declaring.

-Showtime-

-Indeed- Artair agreed before looking at his teammates. Duncan, Andhra and Artair walked away a few paces with the agility of someone who´s done it several times and held hands while the Incredibles and Merida finished putting on their suits.

The three of them yelled into the sky at the same time - A ATHRÚ! - Just when they finished the sentence enormous black clouds formed over them and a blue lighting hit right where they stood.

-KABOOM! - The blast destroyed the concrete under their feet lifting smoke and dust, when the debris settled the three of them were dressed in the same white and gold outfit they had worn back at the bank.

Merida and the Incredibles were now fully dressed and the redhead clutched her bow tightly.

They all prepared, getting into a tense combat pose, shoulder to shoulder.

-Fer the Highlands…- Artair said.