To make up for the less than par chapter, I wrote another one, and I think it's pretty good!
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Have you ever seen the commercials for five hour energy drinks and Sk energy shots? They're all tell you there's a smooth rush of energy and no crash afterwards. Well, that's about half true, at least for teens. Both products knock you out after about six hours. Not very handy or safe to take for active people.
I'm sure everyone everyone knows at least one supercharged person in their life. Whether its your cousin, best friend, the kid sitting next to you in Algebra 2, or you yourself; they're out there. They can be annoying or funny, depending on how early or late it is. As of now, I was sitting with two of the most hyper teens in the universe: Wally and Dick Grayson. Wally's energy was self-explanatory, he had super speed for gosh sakes! Robin's was a little more hard to see. He used it whenever he went patrolling with Batman, but when he had a full eight hours of sleep, heaven and every deity above help you!
The whole team was about ready to head out on a mission, and everyone was pumped. Mainly because it was Monday morning and they were getting out of school. I on the other hand was not. It had been unanimously decided I was not allowed to go anywhere outside of the cave yet. Batman had said, no growled, that until he knew more about how I arrived in this dimension, it was too dangerous for me to go to far. Something about a rip in the time-space continuum and deadly repercussions.
That wasn't exactly my first concern. I wanted to do something in this universe, I even made up a checklist! Going on a mission was one of my goals. So that's when they started leaving, I started muttering darkly.
"Stupid butt rules, no leaving. I'm gonna go bonkers, ooohhh I can't wait."
Robin hung around until everyone left, and then he dashed to the tv. I didn't really think anything of it until he addressed me,
"Ok, when I turn this thing on and activate something on the suits, we'll attract feeds from security cameras, and send them directly to this screen. You'll be able to watch like you're with us!"
I gaped, and did a mental fist bump, "Cool." was my attempt at a nonchalant reply.
Robin fiddled around for a bit more, then turned around sheepishly, "I'd appreciate if you didn't tell anybody about this, cause its probably not exactly legal..."
I zipped my lips and mimicked throwing away the key.
He grinned and added, "Oh, and if anyone walks through, just press this button," he gestured to a red button on a remote, "and it'll turn back into regular tv." With a final demonstration, he changed it to tv and back. "Knock yourself out." he tossed me the remote.
I caught it with awe, and looked up to thank the Boy Wonder, but, surprise surprise, he was already gone.
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Today had probably been one if the best days since I arrived here. Currently I was watching Kid Flash and Robin arguing, thanks to Robin's contraption, which I had dubbed YJTV. I watched with increasing interest as the boys shook hands and said something to Artemis before taking off. She rolled her eyes, then, with a heaving sigh, followed.
The three stopped outside of a gas station, with a flickering coffee sign. The odd trio headed inside, and the scene changed. Wally and Robin began searching through energy-drinks while Artemis leaned up against a shelf and started reading a gossip magazine.
After about five minutes, both of the guys walked up to the cash register. The guy chuckled, probably laughing at their costumes, but stopped when they dropped their items on the counter. I squinted, and could barely make out the words. For Dick, it was a bottle of five hour energy, and for Wally, it was about twenty bottles of SK energy shots. No wonder the poor man looked like he was about to have a stroke!
Robin popped his signature grin, and payed the cashier, almost daring the man to say something. He didn't, and just watched them leave, dumbfounded.
Artemis folded her arms and said something, which I'm assuming was: you two are stupid.
Robin and Kid Flash ignored her, instead choosing to stare down the other. With no warning, they both chugged down their drinks, Wally almost downing his faster than Dick.
Both guys gagged and made faces. Wally bent over and about threw up. I laughed hard, rolling off the couch and onto the floor.
All of a sudden, I heard metallic footsteps echoing down the hallway. Oh shoot, I thought, Red Tornado! I completely forgot he was here! Stupid rules. Quickly, I jumped up and grabbed for the remote. At least I meant to; the remote wasn't where I left it.
Immediately I spazzed and eyed the couch with contempt. Into its depths was likely where the stupid remote went. It was probably filled with spare change and lord knows what else.
Taking a deep breath, I attacked the cushions with vigor. First I pushed my hand down the crack of the couch. Then I touched something sticky, and withdrew quickly. Using a different approach, I flung all the cushions off, and grabbed the tiny device that flew out with them. I pressed the red button just as Red Tornado walked in, casually relaxing.
"What are you doing?" Red Tornado asked me in a flat voice.
"Watching, um," I glanced towards the tv, "Shirtless Cops." What! Oops, I winced and cringed, embarrassed at fate's channel choice.
"Why are the cushions off the couch?"
"I'm building a fort!" I mentally slapped myself.
Red Tornado stared at me, and I'm sure if he was human, his eyebrows would be above his head. Thankfully, he wasn't, so I could keep a straight face.
As soon as he (or it, I'm not really sure what you call gender specific androids) left, I groaned, fort? Really brain, really?
I switched back the tv before I could be mentally scarred, and leaned back against the couch. Currently, Robin and Kid Flash were acting hyperactive- jumping around, grinning like maniacs. I pitied whatever villains were to face them. What they were doing now, however, was extremely boring, and was what I assumed to be a stake-out.
Great. Another thing that I have to look forward to besides team briefings. Who knew being a superhero involved so much work? Now I know why Batman is such a prick!
Before I knew it, I was out. I don't mean gentle baby slumber, I mean full out Sleeping Beauty deep slumber, complete with snoring and even a little, (although I won't admit it), drool.
That's why I didn't wake up until I was faced with the scariest thing yet- an angry Batman.
I'm not exactly sure what first alerted me to his presence, maybe it's true that you can feel someone's gaze. All I know is when faced with Batman or a charging Elephant, I'd pick the Elephant.
"What are you watching?" Even though I knew the man behind the mask, his voice about made me pee my pants.
"Uhm, I feel like I shouldn't answer without a witness present." However, it wouldn't take a genius to figure it out, and this is the World's Greatest Detective we're talking about.
"You're lucky I have bigger things to worry about," He growled, nodding towards the tv, which had been left on.
On the screen was an unconscious Robin and a crawling Wally- no, not unconscious, just- sleeping?
I snickered. Batman turned around and glared at me. Immediately I straightened out my face, "That's not funny."
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Five Hour energy is not for kids.
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In case you were wondering, Wally and Dick made a bet about which energy drink was better. Wally had to drink twenty because of his "fast metabolism"
What's your most creative threat? For example I told someone that if they didn't stop throwing glitter, she would wake up tied to the top of a semi, and then I finished off with an "I know where you live!"
