Shattered

The Incredibles stare at the three children. First at Dash, then at Ray and finally at Morph. Elastigirl and Violet gasps while Sean and Mr. Incredible clenches their fist. Jack-Jack looks at his big brother, and then at Morph and Ray. Tears are in his eyes. He then starts crying uncontrollably. Elastigirl wraps Jack-Jack around her arms. She then glares back at her son.

"Dash!" she yells. "Come here." Dash glares at everyone one of his family members, including his parents. He shakes his head.

"No." he mumbles. Ray heard what Dash just said and she gasps. Violet nearly fainted. Sean and Mr. Incredible sighs. Morph just looks at the whole family.

"Don't talk to me like that young man." Elastigirl growls. "Now get your butt over here, right now!"

"No." Dash answers once again. Elastigirl was shocked to hear her son talk to her like that. She grows angrier and less patient.

"Dashiell Robert Parr! If you don't come here on the count of three, then not only am I going to slap you in front your family, Ray and Morph, but I'm going to ground you for two months." Elastigirl warns. Still, Dash shakes his head and glares at his mother.

"Go ahead." Dash answers with courage. "Do whatever you want with me. Ground me. Torture me. Make fun of me. I don't care what you guys do to me." Dash wraps his arms around Ray and the two of them hugs each other. The Incredibles were stunned. "No matter what you guys do to me, you'll never lay hands on my friends. I'll protect the two of them, if it's the last thing I… (slap)" Elastigirl elongated her arms to give her son a ruthless slap to his cheek.

"Don't…use…that tone of voice at me young man!" yells Elastigirl.

"Come on Dash." Sean said as his eyes turn red. "Don't make us hurt you." Ray steps in front of Dash. She holds his hand.

"If you guys want to hurt him, then you got to go through me." Ray proclaims.

"And me." Morph agrees as he gets a hold of Ray's other hand.

"It's your choice." Dash says to his family. "These guys are my friends. If you want to hurt all three of us, then go ahead." Ray projects a force field around herself and her boyfriends. Dash, Ray and Morph then closes their eyes and looks down, waiting for something to happen. Mr. Incredibles, Elastigirl, Sean, Violet and Jack-Jack looks at each other, wondering what to do. Finally, Sean puts his claws back in his hands. Violet and Mr. Incredible give a long sigh; wile Elastigirl slowly makes her way toward the three children. Dash, Ray and Morph opens their eyes and they can see Elastigirl right in front of them. Ray lets down her force field. Dash slowly advances toward Elastigirl. He can see tears running down her face. Dash finally gives his mom a great big hug.

"I'm sorry mom." Dash said as his eyes begins to water. "Sorry for being such a jerk." Dash cries uncontrollably. Elastigirl wraps her around Dash's head.

"Hush now." she comforts. "I should have yelled at you in the first place. I'm sorry too son." Dash smiles at his mother. Finally, the two of them looks Morph and Ray.

"I think I should mention that Morph and I are friends now." Dash said.

"But Dash." Violet complains. "Ray almost killed me. She's our enemy. Morph is your worst enemy. He has an evil family. They are our enemies. The Eviles are just as evil as Morph is."

"That's where you're wrong." Dash says. "Morph is not my enemy. He is my friend."

"What happen to you two?" Elastigirl asks.

"Well, a few minutes before you came, Morph and I had a big brawl in the city. We fought for a long time. Ray stops us and she told us to put our differences aside. I stared at Morph right in the eyes. Then I knew. I can see a lost, lonely boy who is in need of help." He looks back at Morph. The two of them smiles at each other. Dash then wraps his arm around Ray's arm.

"What about her?" asks Elastigirl.

"Remember I yelled at you last night?" Dash asks, seeing his mother nod. "Well, I figured that I was the only one who understands her. I was the only one in this family that cares for her. So I sneaked out the window and spent all night looking for her. I finally found her. She was cold, hungry and miserable. She needed me mom."

"You two really love each other." Elastigirl smiles.

"We do." Dash and Ray said simultaneously. The Incredibles looks at each other.

"Don't separate us." Ray begs. "We almost lost each other so many times. If this happens again, then I…I…" Ray bursts into tears. Dash gives her a warm hug. He wipes off the tears on her face.

"Please guys." Dash pleads. "Give them another chance." Elastigirl walks back to her husband. The two of them talks about it for a few minutes. Finally, the two of them nods and they walk back toward Dash, Ray and Morph. At first, there was a moment of silence. Then, Elastigirl and Mr. Incredible smiles at the three children.

"Alright. We'll give you a second chance. But you're going to make up all of those crimes you've committed in the past" Mr. Incredible says.

"Don't worry Mr. Incredible." Morph said. "I choose to run away from my family. I will make up all of those crimes I've committed by joining you guys, fighting against the forces of evil, especially my family."

"So will I." Ray agrees.

"Good." Elastigirl said. "And don't worry. We'll protect you from the Eviles. If those guys want to hurt you, then they will have to deal with the whole family first."

"Thanks Mrs. Incredible." Ray said.

"Come on. Let's go home." Mr. Incredible said. The Incredibles, including Dash, enters the car. They make room for Ray and Morph. Ray enters the Incredi-bile. She looks back at Morph. Morph was staring at the horizon. Ray sighs as she gets out of the car and walks toward him.

"Are you coming?" she asks. There was no answer. "Um…Morph? Is something wrong?"

"Yeah." Morph answers. "My family told me that I was supposed to kill you. If I didn't…" he gulps. "Then…that means…"

"Yes, it does." said a dark voice. Ray and Morph jumps with fear. They look around the area, trying to find the source of the voice. Fear and terror builds up as the voice growers louder and darker. "Oh how pathetic you kids are. Who would have thought that you would actually join the Incredibles? I'm very, VERY, disappointed in you, especially you…son."

"Oh my God." Ray shrieks. "Morph get out of there! Hurry before he finds you."

"It doesn't matter." Morph answers. "No matter where I go, he always going to be near me. Isn't that right…dad?" Ray and Morph sees a large shadowy figure appear before them. The Incredibles notices the shadow. They get out of the Incredi-bile and stand next to Morph and Ray.

"Mr. Evile." Mr. Incredible growls. "What do you want?"

"Nothing really." Mr. Evile grins. "I just came here to say that I'm very disappointed in those pathetic brats right in front of you." he says pointing at Ray and Morph. "So, you were traitors after all. Well now. Do you know what I do to traitors?" There was a moment of silence.

"Don't even think about it." Violet says. "You'll never get your hands on these innocent children." Violet forms a force field around her family and her new friends.

"That's nice little one." Mr. Evile shakes his head. "But I'm afraid you didn't answer my question. Do you know what I do to traitors? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The same thing I'm going to do to you, your family and the rest of this city." Mr. Evile snaps his fingers. There was a large earthquake. The Incredibles, Ray and Morph stumble to the ground. They look toward the horizon. Their eyes widened with fear. A giant rocket rises out of the ocean. It heads straight for the city of Metroville.

"This giant missile will finish you all for good. You have ten minutes until "BOOM!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" The Incredibles looks behind them ad they see the people running around, looking for a place to hide. "It's useless. No one can escape their fate." Mr. Evile then points at Violet and Ray. "And don't think your force fields can protect this city. You have ten minutes." Mr. Evile laughs as a thick cloud of green smoke fills the area. Mr. Incredible rushes inside the fog, but there was no sign of Mr. Evile.

"Oh my God." Violet said. "I can't believe we're all going to die. I can't believe it's over. I didn't even get to kiss Tony goodbye."

"I know." Sean agrees. "I'm not sure if my lasers can stop it." The Incredibles can hear Jack-Jack crying in the car. Elastigirl elongated her arms and she carries Jack-Jack out of the car. She cradles him around her arms.

"What shall we do Bob?" she asks.

"It doesn't matter." Mr. Incredible mumbles. Elastigirl and Violet bursts into tears. The entire family gathers around each other.

"At least, we'll die as a family." Dash said. The Incredibles smiles at each other. "Group hug." They embraced each other tightly, not wanting to let go.

Meanwhile, Ray and Morph stares up at the missile. They only have seven minutes until destruction. They held each other's hands and look at each other. They nod, knowing what they must do.

"Remember when we said that we'll make up for those crimes we committed?" Ray asks. Morph nods. "Well, I guess this is the only way."

"Yes it is." Morph agrees. "I guess we have no other choice. Let's just get this over with." The two of them advances toward the Incredibles.

"Um…" Morph said. "We just like to say thank you for giving us a chance. We would really love to help you guys fight against my family, but I'm afraid we can't."

"What are you talking about?" Dash asks.

"I'm sorry Dash. I don't know how else to say this. But…I guess this means…goodbye." Dash was shocked.

"No!" he said. "No please. Don't go! I don't want you to die! Ray, don't do this to me! I can't live without you."

"I know." Ray whispers. "I'm going to miss you too Dash. But Morph and I are the only ones that can stop the missile. We want to save the world so that you guys can defeat the Eviles. We don't want to prove we're traitors. We want to show the whole world we're heroes."

"But I…"

"I'm sorry son." Mr. Incredible agrees. "But I believe she's right. There is no other way anyone can stop that missile from destroying the city. None, except them." Dash looks down as if he's about to cry.

"You have five minutes to say goodbye Dash." Elastigirl said. "Say whatever you have to say, but you have five minutes." Dash part from his family and heads toward Ray and Morph. He talks with Morph first.

"Morph, I'm sorry I not going to have a chance to know you more. I really wish there is another way."

"I know." Morph says. "I'm going to miss you too man. We've been enemies for a long time and we've fought countless times. Now look at us. Tell you the truth Dash; you're the only friend I have. Thank you." Morph reaches his hand. Dash shakes it and the two boys give each other one last hug. Dash finally turns to Ray. There were tears in her eyes. Dash uses his finger to wipe every tear off her face. Every time Ray feels Dash's fingers rubbing down her face, it brings her comfort and happiness.

"Dash I…"

"It's alright." Dash said. "You don't have to say anything."

"Oh Dash. It's so hard to say goodbye. I just don't want to end like this. I don't want to leave you. I don't know if I'm strong enough to stop that missile"

"Don't cry Ray. You're the strongest girl I've met, physically and emotionally. Remember, our love toward each other keeps us strong. If you believe in yourself, and believe that we love each other, then everything is going to be alright." Ray takes off of her locket and hands it over to Dash.

"Here. Take this. This locket means so much to me. I sure hope it does to you." Dash holds the locket tight in his hand. "Dash, whatever happens, don't forget me."

"I will never forget you Ray. How could I forget the person I loved so much?" Dash gazes into each others eyes. "I LOVE YOU RAY!" Dash says with purpose and emotion. Ray's eyes fill with tears once again, but neither she nor Dash bothers wiping it off. Dash closes his eyes as Ray's lips moves closer to his face. Finally, Ray lands her first kiss on Dash. It was a kiss of affection and warmth. Dash smiles as he moves back to his family. Ray stands next to Morph. The two of them gazes at the missile and then at each other's eyes.

"Are you ready?" Ray asks.

"Just one more kiss." Morph requests. Ray and Morph closes their eyes and their lips plants on each other. They kissed each other for a whole minute. Finally, they grasp each other's hand. Morph's body begins to change. Ray looks at Morph and her body changes as well. Right before the Incredibles' eyes, Ray and Morph has become to rockets. They blasted off toward the sky. They head straight for the missile. As they draw closer, their hearts began thumping. They look at each other one last time.

"Ray." Morph calls.

"Yes Morph."

"I love you."

"I love you too." They look at the missile. They finally close their eyes, waiting for the collision. The Incredibles and the rest of the citizens of Metroville watched as the two children moves closer to the missile. Finally…

"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!" There was a huge explosion that covers the sky. The people screamed with terror as they scatter all over the city. The Incredibles cover their ears and shield their eyes. Jack-Jack, Elastigirl and Violet start crying. Mr. Incredible and Sean looks down feeling guilty. Dash, however, didn't run away, neither cover his ears nor shield his eyes. He wanted to see the explosion. He wanted to see two lifeless bodies fall down into the ocean. When he catches a glimpse of the bodies of Ray and Morph falling form the sky, he watched carefully as they fall faster and faster into the ocean. When he heard the splash, he didn't look away, nor cried. He wanted all the pain inside him to unleash. He wanted to reflect his thoughts and remember the good times he had with Ray. He wanted everything to hurt inside him.