Chapter 7

'I can't believe you are making me do this' exclaimed Johnny.

'Just keep going' encouraged Charlie.

They had parked Charlie's Porsche on the side of the road and started across the bridge by foot. Angry yells and the beeping of horns was all they could here. But they ran as quickly as possible.

'Omigod. We aren't even close to half way across'. said Johnny.

'Well would to rather fly?' asked Charlie.

Johnny looked around at all the cars. Suprising enough many of the cabs had tourist in side with their video camcorders and digital camera. The last thing Johnny need right now was more bad publicity.

'Any other time I would say yes, but have you seen how many people have video cameras in the cabs.'

'Thats technology for ya.' she answered.

They weaved in and out of cars. Trying not to hit the cars side mirrors. A lot of the drivers had low patience at this time. They starting taking their anger out on Johny and Charlie.

'Get off the bridge you damn kids.' yelled one driver.

'You think this is game.' yelled another.

They had have been running for at least 20 minutes straight. They construction was just visable up ahead.

'Flame! I can see the construction, we gotta be nearly half way across the bridge by now.' said Johnny stopping.

Charlie stopped right behind him, trying to catch her breath as well. They breathed heavily trying to get as much energy back as possible for the next half of the run. Then they still had to get to the bar.

'Ok we gotta go again' said Charlie. A ute was in front of her she ran up and used her power to levitate onto the back.

'What the hell do you think you are doing?' yelled the driver.

Charlie ignored him. 'Ok I can see a clear path.' She jumped off the ute and grabbed Johnny's hand. 'Follow me'

They ran for what seemed like ages. They were so exhausted. Johnny thought he should have just flown across. They sat on the kerb just at the other end of the bridge, getting as much rest as they possibly could.

'Taxi' yelled Johnny, to a cab on the opposite side of the road. 'Come on.' he said turning to Charlie.

They jogged as fast as they could to the taxi waiting for them. They climbed into the back.

Charlie leaned over to the cab driver. 'Roofies bar and be quick about it.'

'You got it ma'am'

'Charlie, even if we give this guy his interest, whats to say he doesn't want more?'

'Thats what I am afraid. My brother said on the phone that he also made the mistake of sleeping with Roofies sister.'

'Shit! That ain't going to go down to well then is it.'

'Nope. Listen Johnny I am so sorry for dragging you into this. I don't know what will happen and I don't want to see you getting hurt for my brother.'

'Newsflash Flame. I am doing this for you!'

He was so kind to her, even in such troubling times, he still had a heart.

'Thanks Torch.' she smiled. 'I hope to know how to fight.'

'I've thrown a couple of punches here and there.'

'You gonna need more than that.'

'What about you. I am sure I am a better fighter than what you are!'

She playfully punched him in the arm.

'Oww'

'Learnt that from Wolverine. In my spare time, I take self defense courses. Even though I got powers doesn't mean I can always use them.'

'You got a point there.'

'Here we are. Roofies bar.' said the driver.

Charlie gave the driver the money and slipped out of the cab. She walked up to the door and could smell cigarette smoke before she had already entered the disguisting bar. She turned to Johnny.

'Ok let me do the talking. Roofie doesn't know I am Jacks sister and he has no idea that I have powers. Get your fist of flames ready.'

'Ditto.' replied Johnny as he opened the door.