Chapter 2
Todd's POV
As my supposed father climbed out of the car I heard the sound of a jeep coming roaring up, the thoughts running through my head faster then Pietroat full speed, Oh no what am I going to do? What am I going to say, how am I going to explain this?
Just then I heard Lance's voice, "Hey Todd, who is the rich guy with the sweet ride and why is he talking to you?"
My father let a small smile grace his face as he noticed the quick look of panic that flitted across my features, he had always tried to find my weaknesses and exploit them, using me for his advantage.
He turned to the four sitting in the jeep, "So you are friends of Rupert?" The four in the jeep just looked confused and my father sent a look towards me that chilled me to my bones, "Or is he going by Todd now?"
Normal POV
The brotherhood continued to look at each other with confusion, the same thought running through all of their heads, "Who in the hell is Rupert?"
The smile on the man's face grew as he continued to talk to them, "I see my son has not told you his real name, not the alias he has been using, isn't that right Rupert Todd Hardwick?" He had managed to stress the word son when he was talking to them
Lance was the first to shake himself out of the daze that was caused by the multiple revelations that were made by this statement "Wait a minute, you're Todd's dad?" The others seemed as amazed as Lance appeared to be by the idea that Todd actually had a family.
"Yes I am, and there are some friends that have been missing Serpent greatly since he ran away, so he is coming back with me right now."
The Brotherhood watched in amzement as fangs and a long forked tongue emerged from Todd's mouth, "Never in hell will I ever come back to you or your friends." This words were spat at the man in front of him as the fangs that had just appeared were bared.
If it was possible, the smile only grew wider, "Oh your fight is still alive, they will love it, and yes you will come with me like a good obedient boy or your friends here are going to be enjoying the hospitality of the nearest jail, I know the chief here and I wonder how he would react if I said I was attacked by a group of mutants, mainly these four?"
He waved his hand at the Brotherhood behind him, "I'm sure he would be happy to take them into custody and show them what happens to mutants in jail."
Those in the jeep just gaped as Todd looked into the cold eyes of his father and realized he would do exactly what he said. Finally Todd dropped his eyes to the ground and slouched his posture, "Yes, I will come with you."
A hand snaked out and delivered a harsh slap to Todd's cheek, "Have you forgotten how to address me slime? Address me properly."
The brotherhood seemed ready to jump from the jeep Todd looked up at them a red mark that would soon bruise marring his cheek and stopped them with his hand, "He will do just what he says so just stay out of it."
They halted surprised by the way that the Toad that they had known had seemingly disappeared and was replaced by the man with the eyes shadowed and bruised from life. Turning his eyes back to the ground he turned around and lowered his head, "Whatever you wish, Master"
He gestured at the car as he took something from his pocket "Serpent, put this on, retract those fangs, and get in the car right now."
He handed Todd a small necklace that looked like dog tags. Todd looked at the small necklace and blanched, the Brotherhood not able to see what it said.
Another stinging slap was delivered to his face as his father snapped out, "Hurry up Serpent, we have a haircut, clothes, and new accessories to pick up."
Todd dropped the necklace around his neck and climbed into the car, they roared off leaving the Brotherhood openmouthed in a cloud of dust.
Todd's POV
I glance out the back window as the car I am now sitting in roars away. I pray silently to myself that somehow I will escape, but I know now that I am doomed, there is nothing I can do, he has taken me again.
I fiddle with the tags around my neck and my father smirks at me, "I told you I would find you boy, you belong to me and you will never escape, I am your father and my power will always be far greater then yours."
Suddenly I can't take it anymore and I look him in the eye, something I am never supposed to do and scream at him, my voice pitched far beyond what it usually is, "I will never belong to you... you asshole! I am myself and I will escape from thi...." My tirade is cut off by a heavy cuff to the back of my head from his hand.
I feel my head spinning and as the darkness surrounds me the last thing I hear is my father, "Rest up slave, you will need it later." His harsh laughter follows me into the darkness.
Todd's POV
As my supposed father climbed out of the car I heard the sound of a jeep coming roaring up, the thoughts running through my head faster then Pietroat full speed, Oh no what am I going to do? What am I going to say, how am I going to explain this?
Just then I heard Lance's voice, "Hey Todd, who is the rich guy with the sweet ride and why is he talking to you?"
My father let a small smile grace his face as he noticed the quick look of panic that flitted across my features, he had always tried to find my weaknesses and exploit them, using me for his advantage.
He turned to the four sitting in the jeep, "So you are friends of Rupert?" The four in the jeep just looked confused and my father sent a look towards me that chilled me to my bones, "Or is he going by Todd now?"
Normal POV
The brotherhood continued to look at each other with confusion, the same thought running through all of their heads, "Who in the hell is Rupert?"
The smile on the man's face grew as he continued to talk to them, "I see my son has not told you his real name, not the alias he has been using, isn't that right Rupert Todd Hardwick?" He had managed to stress the word son when he was talking to them
Lance was the first to shake himself out of the daze that was caused by the multiple revelations that were made by this statement "Wait a minute, you're Todd's dad?" The others seemed as amazed as Lance appeared to be by the idea that Todd actually had a family.
"Yes I am, and there are some friends that have been missing Serpent greatly since he ran away, so he is coming back with me right now."
The Brotherhood watched in amzement as fangs and a long forked tongue emerged from Todd's mouth, "Never in hell will I ever come back to you or your friends." This words were spat at the man in front of him as the fangs that had just appeared were bared.
If it was possible, the smile only grew wider, "Oh your fight is still alive, they will love it, and yes you will come with me like a good obedient boy or your friends here are going to be enjoying the hospitality of the nearest jail, I know the chief here and I wonder how he would react if I said I was attacked by a group of mutants, mainly these four?"
He waved his hand at the Brotherhood behind him, "I'm sure he would be happy to take them into custody and show them what happens to mutants in jail."
Those in the jeep just gaped as Todd looked into the cold eyes of his father and realized he would do exactly what he said. Finally Todd dropped his eyes to the ground and slouched his posture, "Yes, I will come with you."
A hand snaked out and delivered a harsh slap to Todd's cheek, "Have you forgotten how to address me slime? Address me properly."
The brotherhood seemed ready to jump from the jeep Todd looked up at them a red mark that would soon bruise marring his cheek and stopped them with his hand, "He will do just what he says so just stay out of it."
They halted surprised by the way that the Toad that they had known had seemingly disappeared and was replaced by the man with the eyes shadowed and bruised from life. Turning his eyes back to the ground he turned around and lowered his head, "Whatever you wish, Master"
He gestured at the car as he took something from his pocket "Serpent, put this on, retract those fangs, and get in the car right now."
He handed Todd a small necklace that looked like dog tags. Todd looked at the small necklace and blanched, the Brotherhood not able to see what it said.
Another stinging slap was delivered to his face as his father snapped out, "Hurry up Serpent, we have a haircut, clothes, and new accessories to pick up."
Todd dropped the necklace around his neck and climbed into the car, they roared off leaving the Brotherhood openmouthed in a cloud of dust.
Todd's POV
I glance out the back window as the car I am now sitting in roars away. I pray silently to myself that somehow I will escape, but I know now that I am doomed, there is nothing I can do, he has taken me again.
I fiddle with the tags around my neck and my father smirks at me, "I told you I would find you boy, you belong to me and you will never escape, I am your father and my power will always be far greater then yours."
Suddenly I can't take it anymore and I look him in the eye, something I am never supposed to do and scream at him, my voice pitched far beyond what it usually is, "I will never belong to you... you asshole! I am myself and I will escape from thi...." My tirade is cut off by a heavy cuff to the back of my head from his hand.
I feel my head spinning and as the darkness surrounds me the last thing I hear is my father, "Rest up slave, you will need it later." His harsh laughter follows me into the darkness.