THREE
"So, you think this guy might actually have magical powers?" Darryl asked Phoebe who had visited him at the police station.
"It appears so," said Phoebe. "You saw that video footage didn't you?"
"Yes," said Darryl.
"Apparently the guy can fly," said Phoebe. "And from what you told me he seems to have other powers as well. If that's true he could be a danger to himself or someone else. We need to find him before he gets someone hurt. Or worse. Is there anything you can tell me about the guy?"
"Not much," said Darryl. "Like I told you on the phone, we thought the reports were cranks until that footage aired. I pulled the reports but they don't tell us much."
"These all seem to be located in the same general area," said Phoebe, looking through the reports.
"Yeah, I noticed that too,' said Darryl. "Until yesterday they all seemed to be limited to the same four block area. But yesterday was outside that area. Almost like he's beginning to branch out."
"That's what Cole said," said Phoebe. "He compared him to a serial killer. As he gets more comfortable and better he gets bolder."
"Well, the analogy isn't flattering," said Darryl, "but the parallel is accurate. You really think he could be dangerous? All he seems to be doing is trying to help people."
"Yeah, until he runs into someone who's armed," said Phoebe. "If that happens he could get himself or someone else hurt or killed. Even if he does have magical powers he's probably just as vulnerable to a knife or gun as anyone else."
"Well, we have seven reports altogether," said Darryl. "My lieutenant hasn't put a high priority on this but he's understandably curious about it. We all are. And like I told you yesterday, it doesn't seem to be publicity stunt or anything."
"Thanks, Darryl," said Phoebe. "If this is a guy with magical abilities you should leave this to us. He could be a demon in which case you aren't equipped to deal with him."
"A demon that helps people?" Darryl asked.
"It could part of some elaborate plan," said Phoebe. "To put everyone off their guard."
"Okay," said Darryl. "Until he surfaces again there really isn't much we can do anyway. As long as he's wearing that mask and those gloves there's no way to identify who he is. If you can help it would be a big help."
"We'll do what we can," said Phoebe. "Thanks for all the help."
"Don't mention it," said Darryl, looking around the station to see if anyone appeared to be watching them. "To anyone."
"No problem," said Phoebe.
Darryl went back to the stack of files on his desk as Phoebe left the police station.
"Most of the reports are located around Henderson Avenue," Phoebe told the others after returning to the manor. "Except for the one that was on television. It was about three blocks farther out. Darryl seems to agree with Cole. This guys method of operation is similar to that of a serial killer."
"Well, there wasn't anything about a superhero in the Book of Shadows," said Prue. "But to be honest, I didn't really think there would be."
"I scried for him for over an hour,' said Piper. "Nothing. Unless we have something that belongs to him I don't think it would do any good to scry for him again."
"The Elders still don't have anything on him," said Leo. "It might be difficult for them to get a fix on him unless he uses his powers again."
"I checked my sources again," said Cole. "Still nothing on the demonic front."
"I think we should go down to Henderson," said Phoebe. "I might be able to get a premonition or something down there. At the very least we might find something we can go on."
"Just be careful," said Piper. "That's not the safest part of town."
"She'll be fine," said Cole. "She is a Charmed One. Besides, I'll be with her. There shouldn't be a whole lot to worry about."
"I wonder why Blue Avenger?" Prue asked out loud.
"What?" Leo asked.
"He calls himself the Blue Avenger," said Prue. "I was just wondering why that name. From what I remember about Phoebe's Saturday morning cartoons, most superheroes' names had some kind of meaning. I wonder why he chose Blue Avenger?"
"When we find him we'll ask," said Cole, looking at his watch. "It's going to be dark soon. I think we should get down there so we can get back as soon as we can. Even though we don't have a whole lot to be concerned with there's no sense pushing our luck."
"Just be careful like I said," said Piper.
"We will," said Phoebe.
Cole took Phoebe's hand and shimmered them both out of the manor.