Okay... I'm back... a lot of shit has been going on and I haven't had much time to write, so you'll have to forgive me. It's time we get back into the action, I've kinda been jonesing for a fight. So look forward to that in the near future, with that being said, enjoy!

Fall of a Hero, Rise of a Legend.

Chapter 33

"Wow." Mindy swooned as she watched Dave train.

Katie, and Barbara shared a glance as they licked their wounds, they had just come off a fresh ass-whooping on the mats, courtesy of Mindy.

"I don't think I've seen porno's that are this obvious." Katie chuckled, as she eyed the lustful, sixteen year old.

"Hey, just because I'm admiring my boyfriend's amazing body, doesn't mean I'm thinking about sex." Mindy argued, without taking her eyes off of Dave, who was working on endurance training with Andrei, and Andrew, which essentially meant, Dave held his arms up and let the two wail on him for about a half an hour.

"It does when you're drooling." Katie countered with a smirk.

"Fuck off." Mindy retorted, as she watched Dave duck one of Andrei's blows and deliver a strike to the center of his chest. Andrei, took step back and glanced at Andrew, before offering Dave a nod of approval, and resuming the fight.

"You have a one track mind, Mindy." Katie commented slyly.

"So, what?" Mindy replied, her eyes focused on her lover's movements. She always found it amazing how quickly Dave was progressing, he'd gone from that goofy dork, with a wannabe hero-complex, who basically had no skills, to a trained and brutal killer, who... for all intents and purposes, was the undisputed leader of a band of some of the most skilled individuals in the city.

"What are you gonna do, when you hit one hundred?" Katie asked, tilting her head in curiosity.

"What?" Mindy asked, finally looking away from Dave.

"You know birth-control is only ninety-nine percent affective, right? What are you gonna do when you hit one hundred times with him? Logic would dictate, that at least one of those times, the pill would fail." Katie explained.

Mindy was about to reply with something witty but then decided against it, and returned to ogling her lover.

"Can you believe her? I don't think I've ever seen a girl this love-struck." Katie chided, as Lucy and Miranda walked up to them.

"I still can't believe that they are actually a couple. Though I have to say I love this ship. Whenever I read fan stories online, I always gravitated towards the ones, that were Kickass/Hit-Girl or Hit-Girl/The Fallen. I even found one once that was all three. It was pretty good, but really graphic when it came to the sex." Lucy replied.

"What?" Katie and Mindy asked at the same time.

"You two haven't ever read any of the Kickass comics?" Lucy asked curiously.

"I read the original... are there new ones?" Mindy replied.

"Yeah... plus a lot of fan stories online. Some of those can get pretty graphic." Lucy commented.

"I bet." Barbara stated with a dry chuckle.

"Maybe I should check some of these stories out. I mean if there as cool and as graphic as you say they are, then they might be interesting." Mindy commented, more to herself then to the others.

"You're just hoping to find some interesting adult stories about you and Dave." Katie chided.

"No... I figure there might be some interesting fight scenes, and maybe someones come up with something that Dave and I haven't thought of, in terms of like... weapons and armor." Mindy replied.

"...and if I so happen to come across some interesting smut, to tease Dave with, then that's all the better." Mindy added with a sly grin after a moment.

"You are such a horn-dog." Katie stated with a shake of her head.

"I don't have a problem with that. Why is it so hard for people to accept that I do in fact have a sex drive?" Mindy replied.

"I don't know." Katie answered with a shake of her head. "It just seems to me that you have been allowing your vagina to do a lot of your thinking."

"Hey! Fuck off!" Mindy growled in reply.

"She's right." Barbara commented.

"I agree... you've really been letting Dave milk this situation for a while now. I think it's about time you take control." Miranda commented.

"What do you mean?" Mindy asked, tilting her head curiously.

"I mean... all the sex you've been giving him. You can't just hand sex out like that, you've gotta make him work for it, otherwise he may start to think he's entitled to it." Miranda explained.

"I don't have a clue, what the fuck you are talking about." Mindy replied, rubbing her temples.

"How are you ever going to get anything from him, if you're always offering up your body for him to ravish?" Katie asked.

"I'm not the kind of girl that wants jewelry, or romantic dates or any of that crap... and Dave doesn't ravish me... in fact, I'm the one who always pushes him into the rough stuff." Mindy replied, in a defensive manner.

At the moment Mindy noticed the four women all smirk and glance at each other.

"Wait... … … oh you bitches!" Mindy growled, realizing that they had been teasing her.

"Oh... ignore them... It's really nice to hear, that he treats you so well." Barbara comforted her.

"Women... I hope I never grow into one... they're all bitches." Mindy pouted in an angry and embarrassed tone.

"You know what? I think I might just have a chat with Dave, about how to properly please a woman..." Miranda declared as she turned towards the mats.

"I think I'll join you." Katie added with a grin.

"Count me in!" Lucy stated happily as she joined in.

"Fuck all of you!" Mindy hissed.

"Hey Dave!" Miranda called out to him.

"Shut up! Don't you fucking dare!" Mindy hissed angrily.

"What?" Dave shouted in reply, as he, Andrei, and Andrew ceased with the training.

""Ignore them!" Mindy ordered.

"Mindy's over here whining about you not treating her right in the sack." Miranda shouted to him in delight.

"Yeah... she says that all that passionate shit is really getting old and she wants you to man up!" Katie added with a laugh.

"I didn't fucking say that!" Mindy growled in embarrassment.

Andrei and Andrew both shared a glance, as Dave stared back at the women with a raised eyebrow.

"Dave... I didn't say anything... I don't have a problem with it at all... they're putting words in my mouth!" Mindy tried to explain.

"Oh... come on... you can't back down now! Let him have it! Let him know exactly what you think about all of this 'passionate' crap!" Katie giggled.

"Fuck you!" Mindy hissed, her face starting to get red.

Dave just continued to stare at them, his face displaying evidence of curiosity.

"Mindy just got finished saying that she feels neglected. She says... all the kissing and cuddling you do when you two fuck, is nauseating, and she really wants you too grow a pair and take her to town. She want's you to show her what kind of man you really are." Miranda explained with devilish delight.

"Fuck you with a rusty pipe! I didn't say any of that!" Mindy shouted.

"This young lady really needs... to be shown a good time!" Katie added.

Dave made a face before advancing.

"Dave... these bitches are making shit up! I've got no problems with the way we do it..." Mindy tried to explain, as Dave made his way over to her.

"So you're looking for a fun time?" Dave asked, in a bemused tone.

"No... Dave I didn't say any of that! They are just pulling your leg!" Mindy replied.

"Well then, I guess I'm just going to have to show you a good time." Dave declared as he quickly scooped Mindy into his arms. Mindy let out a surprised yelp as she was lifted off the ground.

Dave quickly started to carry her out of the room, Mindy just stared at him wide eyed, for a moment, as she heard the ladies start to giggle behind them.

"What was that all about?" Andrew asked as he and Andrei approached.

"We were just teasing Mindy." Barbara replied.

"I wasn't... that was all part of the plan." Miranda stated with a grin.

What do you mean?" Katie asked.

"Dave asked me to help him trick Mindy." Miranda replied.

"Trick? Seemed more like teasing to me." Lucy responded.

"That's what it seemed like to Mindy too. She'll never suspect that this was all a ruse to trap her and Dave in their room all day while we get set up." Miranda explained.

"Set up for what?" Barbara asked curiously.

"You guys don't know? Today is April third, Mindy's Birthday." Miranda replied. All of the group members made a face

"So now... the two of them will spend all day loudly fucking while we set up Mindy's party." Miranda added.

"Wow... how did you know that today was Mindy's birthday?" Lucy asked, curiously.

"Dave and Marcus told me. Dave wanted to throw her a party, to celebrate her sweet sixteen. I don't think Mindy's even aware of what day it is... I didn't even know we were already into April, until Dave told me." Miranda explained.

"He really does go all out for her." Barbara stated with a compassionate smile.

"Yeah he does." Miranda responded.

"I think a little party is just what the team needs. It will help us work all of the stress out of our bodies and help us feel relaxed." Katie commented.

Meanwhile, Mindy continued to try to convince Dave that she really didn't care about their sexual antics.

Dave carried her all the way back to their room, and then dropped her onto the bed.

"Come on Dave... They were just pulling your leg... I don't have any problems with feeling... 'satisfied'." Mindy tried again to convince him.

"Oh is that so? Well... I could either believe you... or I could ravish you. Which sounds like more fun?" Dave asked as he closed and locked the door, all the while his eyes remained on her.

"...okay..." Mindy replied sheepishly, as Dave leaned forward and began to unbutton her pants.

"Yeah... you just lay back and let good ol' Dave take care of you." Dave stated in creepy tone of voice, as he pulled her pants off.

"Please for the love of god, don't ever speak in that tone of voice again. You sounded like a fucking pedophile." Mindy chided as she pulled her shirt off.

"Technically I'd be considered a hebephile." Dave responded with a smirk.

"Don't be creepy." Mindy stated in a bemused tone.

"For the record, I know they were just teasing you... but it gave me a good excuse to hide you away, in here so that we could be alone." Dave explained as he rested his arms on either side of her naked body and leaned close to her.

"Oh... now you tell me. You got me naked, and ready for some hardcore fucking and then you go and say it was all a big ruse." Mindy mocked in reply.

"Don't be angry... would it help if I told you, that you are the most beautiful woman on earth?" Dave asked with a big smile, as one of his hands founds it's way to Mindy's abs

"Maybe..." Mindy replied with a grin, as she leaned forward to gently kiss him.

"Good." Dave whispered as he pulled back and began removing his shirt.

"Hey... what about trouble maker?" Mindy asked, referencing Sarah.

"She's off playing with Eisenhower, or annoying someone else... we'll be fine." Dave replied, knowing full well that Fred and the others were keeping Sarah busy with working on the party.

"Fine... but let's be quick about this... we've got a lot to do today." Mindy commented dryly, Dave could tell she was slightly embarrassed at having been tricked.

"Alright, we'll make this quick." Dave replied as he began removing the rest of his clothes.

-Four hours later-

"So what do you think about sexy lingerie?" Dave asked, as he cuddled with Mindy.

"I don't... I guess I could try it." Mindy replied, breathlessly.

"No I meant for me." Dave countered with a goofy grin.

Mindy let out a tired laugh as she pulled her head up from his chest to look at him.

The two just stared at each other as 'Scars' by Papa Roach, began playing on the radio. Before they started fucking, Dave turned the radio on, and it had been playing everything from love songs, to hardcore rock. The two spent a lot of time fucking, they started passionately, but when Mindy began to push things a little bit further, Dave happily obliged, and the two had the most intense fuck fest of their relationship. Dave had scratches on his back, while Mindy had visible hand prints on her thighs, hips, and ass, from where Dave held her and groped her.

Mindy stared at her lover curiously. She had known for about three hours now, that Dave was up to something, but she couldn't figure out what it was. He seemed like he was trying a little to hard, to please her. It was odd, but Mindy figured it was best to just wait and see, rather then ruin the surprise.

"Hey Dave... what do you like about me?" Mindy asked out of sudden curiosity. She felt strange asking that question, but as she did, she realized that the two had never actually told each other what they really 'liked' about one another. It was always 'I love you's' or compliments about their looks, never anything personal.

"Well... I guess that there is a lot I like about you." Dave replied as he stared up at the ceiling and thought about that question.

"Like what specifically?" Mindy inquired as she nuzzled against him.

"hmm... you go first. What do you like about me?" Dave asked, in reply.

"Well... I guess I like how you make me feel good, make me feel happy. I love how compassionate and kind you are. I love how, even through all of the shit we've been through, at the end of the day you can still make me smile. I admire your drive, and how strong your heart is, even after all you've been through. I love how every team-mate, every comrade, is like family to you, and you'd die to protect them. You're an amazing leader, and an inspiration to so many people and I guess... in the end I love everything about you... your ups and your downs." Mindy finished with a sad, sappy smile.

Dave stared back at her for a few moments, he had a distant look about him.

"Well?" Mindy asked, as she began to blush.

"Ditto." Dave whispered as he pulled her into a kiss.

"Okay, you sappy bastard, if you can't think of anything then tell me what you like about my body instead." Mindy ordered, as she pulled away from the kiss, she tried to sound irritated at how he dodged the question, but in the end it didn't bother her. Dave was never secretive about his likes and dislikes when it came to her, and never hesitated to point out her flaws... he was never mean or snide about it. In the end he knew Mindy would seek to fix anything that was wrong with her... so he made sure to inform her when she was acting out or if she was being rude, but otherwise, he kept to himself.

"Okay, this one I can do!" Dave replied with a smile, "Okay where to start..."

"Start at my feet." Mindy stated, sarcastically.

"Okay!" Dave stated in a merry tone which surprised Mindy. He rolled the two of them over so that he was on top, and he began to crawl down towards her feet. Mindy let out a laugh as she watched him.

"You're such a weirdo." Mindy chided with a giggle as he got to her feet.

"To start off, we have two cute little feet, they allow the beautiful beast they support, to operate with grace. They also curl whenever she orgasms." Dave began to explain, mimicking an Australian accent, like he was doing a documentary. Mindy giggled playfully as Dave tickled her feet.

Wow..." Mindy said with smile, as her face started to redden.

"Next we have, her calves. It's here you begin to understand just how muscular a Mindy Macready really is. She is exceptionally tone, without being grotesque. It is worth noting that the smooth pale skin, is also a turn on, and to those of you watching at home, don't worry, there is more of it ahead." Dave continued his documentary.

Mindy giggled again, as Dave worked his way higher.

"Now we come to her thighs beautiful and serene. As an added bonus these thighs provide warmth to any male capable on conquering this powerful creature. As we inch higher we come to the buttocks, firm and toned. We have learned from experience that this particular creature enjoys having it's buttocks gently caressed during coitus." Dave explained, as if people at home were actually listening.

Mindy's face was beat red, and she was trying her hardest not to burst out with laughter.

"Before advancing higher, we must take note of an interesting and peculiar area on this females body. Here we have the vagina..." Dave kept going as he placed his hand on the inside of Mindy's thighs and spread them to get a better view of her pussy.

Mindy, all the while was cringing with laughter.

"This is a complex and intricate part of the body. I have spent months examining it, and yet even I fail to understand it's inner workings and all it's complex parts. After all of this time, I have come to the reasonable conclusion that the vagina is like a woman's pinball machine, you just have to keep trying and maybe bang it with your pelvis, and sooner or later, something will happen. A word of warning before I continue, the female and I have come to an understanding that if I continue to fiddle with this intricate 'master lock', it may result in something unholy being created..." Mindy let out a loud laugh at that. "... You have warned." Dave finished with a snicker as he crawled up higher.

"Whatever romantic mood I was trying to set up, by talking about what we like about each other, is just fucked now." Mindy declared with a happy sigh, as Dave began to examine her abs.

"Here we reach the females main body, here you can see, she is extremely well developed, and as a side note, I have discerned that she enjoys being kissed on her belly." Dave continued, eying her belly for a few moments before moving up higher.

"Next we reach her chest, with two small breasts perched atop it..." Mindy might have taken offense to that if she wasn't cringing with laughter.

"On a woman's body, her breasts serve a unique function. They offer nutrition to a child, once it's born, but until that time they're just fun to play with." Dave giggled out.

"Oh my god." Mindy chirped, as Dave crawled up to face her.

"...and finally we come to her face, which has to be the most beautiful face in the world. Full cheeks, full lips, beautiful eyes. I think out of all the woman I've seen in my life, this one has to be the most beautiful." Dave finished, as he kissed her.

"You're un-fucking believable." Mindy said with laugh as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Dave just stared back at her with a big smile, after a moment he kissed her, and stated, "You stink."

"Look who's talking." Mindy rebutted.

"Let's get dressed and get a shower. We stink like ass, and you've got some sticky white stuff on you." Dave commented.

"Hey... that's your sticky white stuff... you can have it back if you want it." Mindy replied.

"Nope... all yours." Dave replied as he got up and pulled Mindy to her feet.

Mindy just huffed in reply, and began to dress.

Suddenly there was a loud knock at the door. Mindy and Dave shared a glance and Dave walked over and opened the door.

"Hey! We've got a problem!" Dominic informed them.

"What happened?" Mindy asked as she finished pulling her shirt on.

"The Order of Carnage, attacked a mall. They are holding about one hundred people in the mall, and the cops and marines are surrounding the building." Dominic quickly explained.

"Shit... alright... let's get ready." Dave ordered.

"Got it... everyone is already heading for the armory." Dominic explained as he turned to head for the armory.

"Time to go to work." Mindy declared as she walked past Dave, she stopped when she grimaced angrily.

"What?" Mindy asked.

Dave let out a huff, and gently grabbed Mindy's hand. He slowly escorted her to the living room. All the while Mindy stared at him curiously, starting to get worried.

"Dave... what's wrong?" Mindy asked as they walked into the living room. She stopped and glanced around, she quickly noticed a lot of party decorations and even a colorful banner that says happy birthday.

"Who's birthday is it?" Mindy asked, curiously.

"Yours." Dave replied.

Mindy stared at him for a second thinking about it for a minute. Suddenly her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. "Holy shit!" Mindy whined, as she scratched her head.

"Happy birthday." Dave stated as he pulled her into a hug.

"So this is why you were keeping me locked in the room all day." Mindy guessed.

"Yep... it was supposed to be a surprise. Guess it got ruined." Dave commented.

"Thank you Dave." Mindy said with a smile.

"Be sure to thank the others." Dave stated as he turned to leave.

"I will." Mindy responded as they turned and walked towards the armory.

A few moments later they made it to the armory, where all the others were gearing up.

"Hey guys... how was the day of fucking?" Marty asked, to which he received slap upside the head from Marcus.

"Not now Marty." Dave replied as the went to their locker and began gearing up.

"Right... sorry." Marty stated as he pulled his mask on.

Dave and Mindy quickly pulled their costumes on, and made for the garage. Mindy stopped when she noticed Fred kneeling in front of Sarah.

"I'll be back soon sweetheart." Fred said to her.

"I love you daddy." Sarah replied with a sad look on her little face.

Fred, quickly pulled Sarah into a tight hug, Mindy couldn't help but smile at how cute the scene was, but she also felt a little bit of sadness, at how she'll never be able to share a moment like that with her daddy.

"Let's go!" She heard Dave shout to the team as he hopped into the car. Mindy watched as Elena and Eisenhower walked over to Sarah's side, the two of them, being left as designated baby sitters.

"You okay Mindy?" Eileigh asked.

"Yeah..." Mindy replied as she cracked her neck, and made her way to Dave's car.

-Twenty Minutes Later-

The members of Justice Forever, pulled up at the police barricade. As they hopped out of their cars, they received a loud cheer of applause from the crowd of reporters and on-lookers.

"What in the fuck are you clowns doing here?" The police captain asked, in an angry voice.

Mindy glanced over, and immediately recognized the man as Vic Gigante, her eyes immediately ignited with hellfire.

"Bastard!" Mindy hissed as her hand shot for her rope knife. Dave was immediately at her side, his hand on her shoulder.

"Back off Captain." A familiar voice stated. Dave glanced over and watched as the Colonel from the school incident approached them.

"Keep your vigilante bitch on a leash." Gigante warned.

"Watch yourself!" Dave warned.

"I'm gonna fucking murder you." Mindy hissed.

"Captain... you're going to restrain yourself or I'm going to kick you off this fucking planet!" The Colonel warned him, Gigante bristled, but settled down and back off.

"It's good to see you again Colonel." Dave stated as he released Mindy.

"I was wondering when you guys would show up." The Colonel replied.

"What up with him?" Marcus asked referencing Gigante.

"He's pissed that one hundred people are being held hostage because of you guys." The Colonel replied with a sigh.

"What do you mean?" Dave asked.

"I don't think that's all he's pissed about." Mindy chided meekly, as she glared at Gigante.

"The Order has taken hostages and were keeping quite until we got here. Once the military arrived, the Order sent out a single hostage with an offer to exchange all of the hostages for Justice Forever. We've been keeping quite, knowing that sooner or later, you would show up." The Colonel explained.

"Do you think it's a trap, Colonel?" Dave asked.

"No... I actually don't. This seems more like an attempt to enter negotiations." The Colonel replied.

"Why do you think that?" Marcus asked.

"Cuz the hostages are all strapped with dummy bombs. They're all wired with what looks like C4, but when the first hostage was let out to deliver their demands, he was also wearing, a C4 vest but upon closer examination we determined that it was just molding clay. I'm sure the others are wired the same, they aren't aiming to hurt anyone... I think they want to talk." The Colonel explained.

"Well if that's the truth then let's get those hostages out of there and see what they want." Dave stated, receiving a few nods of agreement from the other heroes.

"Do you really think this is a good idea?" Mindy asked, Dave.

"No... but then again... Cain doesn't seem like the kind of guy who resorts to trickery. He sees himself as an honorable man, if that's true... then any attack from him will be straight forward." Dave explained.

"Dave is right... Cain sees Dave as worthy... he will want to face him in open combat... as long as Dave travels with the group, we should be fine." Samuel agreed.

"I'm not gonna try and stop you...but I would like to wire you guys before you go in." The Colonel stated, Dave offered a nod of acceptance. Ten minutes later Justice Forever was lined up in front of the mall, between the door and the police barricade. After a few moments, one of the doors opened and a legionnaire walked out, "We'll offer up all of the hostages in exchange for all of you. Line up in single file and march towards the entrance, at the same time we will have our hostages march out the opposite door." The legionnaire ordered.

Dave shared a few glances with the other before complying. As they marched towards the door, Dave leading the pack with Mindy right behind him. After about ten feet the hostages began to exit through one of the far doors, they also walked in single file.

The members of Justice Forever shared glances with the scared hostages as they walked by. One specifically drew Mindy's attention it was Brooke, Mindy stared at her as she walked with the group towards the police line. Brooke's eyes rested on Mindy as she walked towards the building. Brooke looked scared and worried, and yet there was also hints of happiness in her eyes, at the sight of Mindy. Mindy offered her a smile, as she reached the door.

The member of Justice Forever were greeted by legionnaires at the door. A slightly larger one stepped forward and addressed them. "Thank you for coming." He spoke in an African accent. "Lord Bennett wishes an audience with you. You may keep your weapons, but this is an official meeting, no violence is to be displayed... we will be watching. Please, follow me."

The man then turned and led the group into the mall, they walked for a few minutes, each group member scanning the area, most of the legionnaires stood on the second floor and stared down at them. Finally they reached an open area where the malls escalators were, and they stopped.

"So... this is Justice Forever... I must say... I'm impressed." Came a mysterious voice. Suddenly a man appeared from the shadows in front of them. He was tall and quite large, All black spandex suit, with dark metal plate armor on the chest, arms and legs. He also wore a chrome skull helmet, with black combat boots.

"Alexander Bennett." Samuel stated with distaste.

"Samuel... it's been to long... hows the brother?" Alexander asked, in a casual tone of voice... his voice was raspy, he almost sounded like Christian Bale from The dark knight, but there was a hint of ethnicity to his voice, almost middle eastern.

"My brother has and always will be an annoying git, not worth considering." Samuel hissed in reply. Dave and Mindy both made a mental note to ask Samuel about his brother when they got the chance... they both figured there was a story there.

"Very well then... anyway, let me formally introduce myself... I am lord Cain's second in command, Alexander Bennett, but you may call me The Skull Collector..."

Okay... that's it for this chapter... I wanted to focus on the action but with Mindy's birthday and establishing the date I figured I should split the two up. So look forward to what has to be a fight in the next chapter... which I will be writing very soon... like starting tomorrow.