Hey, folks. Time for another episode of Captain Hurricane and the Superhero Girls where Hunter and Aquaman race Orm for the fate of Atlantis and the surface world. Thanks for reading the story and after this chapter will be back to fun and mayhem on the beach as usual. Anyway, DCSG belongs to DC not me. Let's get it.
=======Chapter 24: Race Between Life and Death======
When we last left our heroes, Hunter in his hero form along with Shazam, Lobo and Shazam Jr. raced in the Dolphin Keys Grand prix against Black Manta and his goons. With the help from Aquaman and Mera did Hunter's team acquired the win and a powerful champion's belt. But the battle's far from over as the Oceanmaster Orm now wants Hunter's belt to devastate the surface world to rule the seven seas. Now Hunter and Aquaman must team up and stop Orm's plans in a death race.
Captain Hurricane and Aquaman were at the designated place as Instructed by Orm as the air hero wearing protective breathing gills on his neck wowed at the ocean. Arthur stopped his sightseeing as he guided Hunter to the starting grid in the Storm Eagle.
"No time to gawk, Hurricane. Once we defeat my brother, I'll one day show you my kingdom."
"Sweet. I'll love that.", Hunter said as they await the Oceanmaster as both heroes glared at the tyrannical maniac. Orm smirked as he grinned at his brother and the air hero.
"You both arrived on time. Do you have the champion's belt as instructed?", Oceanmaster said as Hunter and Aquaman nodded showing him this belt from the Grand Prix earlier. Orm pleased smiled at the heroes.
"Very well. Young land dweller. May I tell you something before you die?", Oceanmaster asked as Hunter scoffs.
"Go ahead and shoot away. And by the way, who said I'm going to die? No one. That's who."
"Confident aren't we? Anyway, like I said earlier, our belts are intertwined for each other. I am the Underground Grand Prix champion for many years after my brother became king of Atlantis. How I've waited for this moment. Our belts are yin and yang according to your land dwellers' philosophies. Your belt represents light while mine is shadow. When the user becomes both champion of the Grand Prixes will he or she use it's power as they please for any reason.", Oceanmaster said as Hunter nodded.
"So you're going to flood the planet with no land or the inhabitants that Live on it. What do you have against land dwellers like me anyway? There's got to be a reason for all this!", Hunter demanded as Oceanmaster scoffs.
"All of you land dwellers are all the same left and right. You take the Ocean for granted endangering the Atlantean way of life! And my poor excuse of a half-brother sides with the ones who want to endangered our customs, our traditions, our culture! That's why I have something against land dwellers like you. With my brother as King, the situation gets worse by the minute and it sickens me.", Orm said in disgust as Hunter thought internally.
"Kind of similar to Poison Ivy at the fact she detests people endangering and taking nature for granted. But at Least she's better than him. At least she doesn't try to cause a mass extinction to people on land. That's for dam sure.", Hunter pondered deep down as Arthur sighed.
"Look, brother. Sure there are land dwellers out there who take the power of the ocean for granted and abuse it. But not all are like that! You don't have to do this!", Arthur said as Oceanmaster huffed.
"You are so naïve, brother. You siding with the surface dwellers like this one beside you will be you're downfall as king.", Oceanmaster said as Hurricane protested.
"Your brother's right, Orm. There's a better alternative to educate my people on land about caring about the ocean. Eradicating us all would not help solve everything!", Hurricane tried to reason but Orm shouted.
"Silence! I heard enough from you, blue wretch! Power up your vehicle and have at you both! This ocean will be your graves!", Oceanmaster bellowed as he gets in his vehicle as Hunter and Arthur entered the Storm Eagle.
"Not if I can help it! We'll stop you yet! Let's go!", Hunter said as he and Aquaman in the co-pilot's seat powered up the engines.
====BGM: Meaning Of Truth from the anime F-Zero GP Legend======
The two vehicles started on a road near the mountain as it speeds through the straights as Orm and Hunter were side by side as there were no guardrails to keep them on track. Orm drifted through a curve while Hunter did the same as both negotiated successfully. It wasn't easy for the geyser shot hot bubbles that would Incinerate anyone caught in it.
"Damn! I learned about these kind of places in science class! This is a textbook example of the real deal!", Hunter said dodging the hot bubbles as Aquaman nodded.
"This mountain is treacherous yet so unique to the deep. We have a long race ahead of us.", Aquaman noted as Hunter agreed as he continued the path down the mountain as he sped down the road past the monstrous giant squid chasing them through.
"Oh snap! A giant squid's after us! We're going to be it's lunch for sure!", Hunter panicked as he tried to boost for his life. But Aquaman stopped him from getting too anxious.
"Hurricane, stay calm. Do not waste your boosters on this sea creature. Otherwise, you'll be finished for sure. Just look forward and don't look back.", the Atlantean said as Hunter looked ahead at orm who is a bit of a stretch ahead. The giant squid chased after the two machines through the dense road of the trenches as Orm looked behind him as Hunter pulled up closer to the Oceanmaster.
"So you finally try to have the courage to get past me? Not a chance! I'll teach you, land dweller!", Orm said trying to lay a bomb for Hunter to run into. Hunter gasped as he spotted a bomb ready to go off.
"Shoot! It's a bomb! It looks like it's ready to blow up any minute!", Hunter said as he boosted quickly away from the bomb as it explodes leaving a crater in its' place. Hunter glared at Orm as the duo traverse through the path filled with traps.
"So Orm loves to play dirty, eh? We'll show him!", the air hero said as Aquaman spotted various traps that could catch them at any angle.
"Hurricane, the traps are littered where you least expect them to. Orm is a deceitful fellow and crafty as well. Use extreme caution. It's not like the Grand Prix you previously won today.", Aquaman explained as Hunter nodded.
"I'm aware Of that, Aquadude. That bomb your bro put out for me should be enough of a wake-up call.", Hunter said with a smirk as the wing clipped a snare causing the coral rock to fall out missing the vehicle. Aquaman deadpanned at the air hero as he sheepishly grinned.
"You were saying?", Aquaman said as Hurricane gulped.
"Okay. For the most part. We almost got turned into a pancake for a second there.", Hunter admitted as he saw a glowing boost pad and dodged potential hazards from pits to bombs. Hunter sped towards the pad and ran over it giving him momentary speed bursts catching up towards Oceanmaster.
"Sweet! We're catching up to Orm this time! If only we have the opportunity to overtake him and bring this race home.", Hunter wondered as he waited for the opportunity to overtake. The Atlantean king nodded as he watches Hurricane carefully planning to make a move.
"Yes but we have a long journey ahead of us before we reach the city. Try not to be hasty with your decision but at the same time not wait too late.", Aquaman warned as Hurricane took in the advice as they trek through the road ready to go through a tunnel. It was dark but Hunter switched on his vehicle's headlights and followed the boosters coming from Orm's racer to find a way out.
"Man, what the hell? It's pitch black in here! Thank goodness these headlights come in handy.", Hunter grinned as Aquaman encouraged the air hero.
"You worry about piloting the vehicle while I spot for an exit out Of here. I'll let you know if you stray off course.", Aquaman advised the young racer as he did as instructed. The tunnel was a very long pathway with potential danger lurking inside it.
At the hotel room, the Superhero Team were down about Hunter being out there racing for the fate of the planet. Diana and Karen especially was saddened fearing deep down for the worst of Hunter if he doesn't make it out alive. They hadn't done anything for the rest of the day as they watch the dreadful coverage of Orm threatening to destroy the surface world. Zee sighed hoping her friend makes it out alive. Karen silently cried as Tatsu comforted the bee girl.
"Karen, he's still alive. We mustn't give up.", Tatsu said as Karen sobbed.
"But why did he have to race against Oceanmaster? Why can't that lunatic just leave instead of flooding the world?", Karen said in tears as Zee nodded.
"I know what you mean. I feel the same way too. But Aquaman's right. Hunter made his decision to try and save the world.", Zee explained as Diana cried in tears.
"Hunter, you idiot! Why must you try to save the world on your own like that? I could've went by your side and took on Oceanmaster! What the Hades were you thinking?!", Diana sobbed as Kara sighed and reasoned with the Amazon.
"Look, Di. We're all fearful of what would happen to Hunter if the worst came. Hell, I'm afraid too. But Hunter reckless as he is to take In such an ultimatum did it because he didn't want to see anyone hurt or worse. As much as you and Karren love him, he feels the same way too. Why do you think he beat the hell out of Black Manta yesterday when you told us he rescued you?", Kara said with a smirk as Diana and Karen blushed. Lobo smirked and added in his words.
"Yeah. Blondie's right. That blue bub loves ya two babes. We guys aren't as expressive on these kinda mumbo jumbo deals but we still deal with it differently. Ya dig?", Lobo said as Zee spoke to Di and Karen.
"What Lobo meant to say was that Hunter is into you two but he's not the expressive type of guy. The point is that Hunter wants to fight for a great cause when it's necessary and one of these times is now. If Hunter hadn't accepted the offer then he would've killed him on the spot and executed his plan also.", Zee explained as Diana and everyone processed everything that happened earlier as they understood why Hunter chose to race.
"So now do you understand why he had to do this?, Di? It's for the best if he did race otherwise, we would be sunk and In Garth's case, be enslaved by Oceanmaster.", Jessica said as Diana nodded.
"Yes. I hope he comes back alive. I pray that the gods guide him back and then I'll deal with him.", Diana said narrowing her eyes at the last part as Karen agrees. Shazam looked to Babs as he grew concerned for the air hero.
"Di's gonna kill him if Oceanmaster doesn't."
"Yeah. That's the beauty of Love.", Babs said sighing as Billy gagged.
Hunter and Aquaman traversed through the Long tunnel while dodging bombs and rocks in their way as Orm struggled to dodge the rocks.
"So many rocks! One bad move and we're crushed!", Hunter yelled as Aquaman nodded.
"Keep calm and steer through the danger! Orm is struggling also due to the rocks falling in certain directions!"
"You got it, dude! I think I see the way out. My main concern is getting us out Of the tunnel."
"Indeed. I can see it too. And you are right. We need to get out Of the tunnel and worry about overtaking Orm once we're out.", Aquaman agreed with Hunter's strategy as the two machines dodged the rocks as one hit the bombs exploding some of the rocks. After a sharp turn, they were out of the tunnel at last. Orm sneered at Hunter and Aquaman beside him.
"You traitorous brother with that land dweller will never win! The surface world will sure perish along with the people you care about, boy!", Orm taunted as Hunter heard him through his communicator onboard. Hunter glared at Orm and shouted.
"Over my dead body!", Hunter boosted overtaking Orm as the angry Atlantean seethed as the two opponents went through a bridge suspended over an abyss.
"You fool! I will not lose to a impudent child! I will destroy you yet! The abyss will be both your graves, you pitiful urchins!", Orm growled as he boosted beside Hunter trying to wreck him as the vehicle plowed Hunter near the edge. Hunter tried his might to sideswipe Orm to Prevent the air hero and the Atlantean king's possible deaths.
"My energy's less than half! Orm's getting serious this time to the Point we're gonna meet our maker!", Hunter said as Aquaman grunted at the impact Orm was doing.
"Keep fighting back, Hunter! Don't give up! The surface world depends on you!", Aquaman encouraged as Hunter managed to keep the vehicle on the bridge as the path was a stretch. Both vehicles sped through the path fighting for 1st place. They then zoomed through a loop-de-loop until they both made the huge drop off. The path to the city was near but a huge sea monster made it difficult once both vehicles made the jump. The monster roared as Hunter gasped.
"Sufferin' swampsuckers! It's a Leviathan!"
"Good eye, young man. How did you know about this creature of Atlantean lore?", Aquaman intrigued asked the air hero as he grinned.
"Watched a movie called Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Great movie if I say so myself.", Hunter said as the monster roared swiping at the vehicles as they boost away.
"But I can't say the same for that overgrown lobster! Why not serve it with cheddar biscuits? I'm sure that's where I can see a Leviathan as. Food!", Hunter gulped as he whizzed through sharp corners while the Leviathan kept chasing them.
"What in the hell does it want from us?", Hunter yelled as Aquaman shook his head.
"Probably we're in it's territory. In Atlantis, there are so many Leviathans like this one. But the one I had to get past to obtain the trident was okay."
"Well I'd like to meet this Leviathan that helped you somehow be the head honcho."
"If we make it and win, I'll take you to her. Let's just Lose this Leviathan here and leave.", Aquaman advised as Hunter narrowly dodged the Leviathan chomping at the machines.
"Yeah. Let's am-scray! YIPE!", Hunter yelped as the Leviathan missed the vehicle by a hair as the booster energy burnt it's face. Soon, the racers made It out of the sea beast's territory and ventured on the road. What made it dangerous was the fact the path lacked barriers. And due to both vehicles' G-Diffusers set a certain way, it will fall down dangerously to the infinite abyss.
"Hurricane, the city of Atlantis is very close. Just make It through Sea Snake Way and you'll make it to the city in no time. But be warned. Just like the bridge, this path will send us to our doom if you fall off course.", Aquaman advised as Hunter leaned the machine to the right and steered to hug the curves carefully. He grinned at the Atlantean giving him a thumbs up.
"No worries, man. I race through danger all the time. On my airboard that is.", Hunter said as he piloted the vehicle through tricky turns and boosted on the straights when necessary. Orm growled as he blocks Hunter's attempts at overtaking. The last curve was a make or break for Hunter as he drifted the vehicle through a large curve and boosted exiting the last curve. After they exited Sea Snake Way, they approached the Atlantean architecture as Orm and Hunter were beside each Other trying to shoot for an opportunity. The large gate for vehicles opened as Aquaman warned Hunter for his potential victory.
"Hurricane, make haste! The gate is up ahead! Boost now!", Hunter listened to Aquaman as Orm angrily sideswipes the machine turning Hunter's energy to less than a quarter.
"Damn! My machine's smoking right now! If Orm wipes us out, the Earth's doomed along with my loved ones! I'm screwed!", Hunter was worried as Orm cackled as he began to get ready for another side attack to wipe Hunter and Aquaman out.
"What's the matter, land dweller? Has your fighting spirit died? Face it, you blue wretch! It's going to be your fault once I destroy the surface world! Along with my traitorous brother! I will rule the seas like I truly deserve! You have nothing to fight for, filthy land dweller! Admit your defeat for the last time!", Orm said as Hunter gasped but images of Diana, Karen, the rest of the Superhero Girls, his family, most of his friends and everybody else that cares for him. After that, Hunter gripped the steering wheel and readies for a side attack that hits Orm right into a landmine blowing the villain's machine and throwing him onto the ocean road as Hunter sped through the gates.
"Noo! I was close! How can this be?! Nooooooo!", Orm raged in defeat as he laid there with the crowd cheering for Aquaman and Hunter. The air hero stepped out of the vehicle spotting Orm with the Underground belt. Aquaman frowned at his downed brother and Hunter sighs at the fallen Atlantean.
All right, Orm! We beat you fair and square! Now give up the belt!"
"And you now must leave the surface world in Peace, brother! Give up your evil ways and let's work together to build a better relationship with the ocean and the surface world.", Aquaman said as Orm sneered at his half-brother's offer.
"You think I'm going to help establish unrealistic ideals to the surface world? Nonsense! I will fight another day! But remember this, land dweller! Your world's past transgressions will haunt them forever due to my people's cries of Pain and misery! And brother, I hope you're happy! I'll let that wretched world of the land dwellers live for now. But I will be back!", Orm said as he escapes. Hunter narrowed his eyes and yelled.
"Hey! Get back here!"
"Let him go, Hurricane. My brother is still stuck in his ways. But I believe that thanks to you, the relationship between Atlantis and the surface world is possible to be at peace with one another.", Aquaman said to Hunter as the air hero nodded. He grabbed the Underground belt and the unexpected happen when the two being the Underground and Dolphin Keys belts floated and glowed.
"What's happening?", the citizens of Atlantis wondered as Hunter and Aquaman noticed the belts joined and merged to form a powerful belt being a platinum colored with the jewels in the center. It floated over to Hunter as the air hero was amazed.
"Wow. It's amazing!"
"This is the Gaea Belt! Just as Orm told you, when both belts of the Grand Prix are won, the user has the power to change fate for the better or worse. Now that you've won both Grand Prixes, you wish from what's in your heart.", Aquaman explained as Hunter thought about it. He thought about the Atlantean treasures that were once in numbers being the Golden Dolphins. He thought about what to do and he opened his eyes and raised the belt. The belt glowed granting Hunter his wishes as many Golden Dolphins populated the ocean in many numbers. The Atlanteans were speechless as Aquaman was shocked.
"I'm surprised you thought of a wish like that. Why did you do it?", Aquaman wondered as Hunter smiled.
"Because there are more important things than myself wishing for power, kingdoms and what not. I gave something back to many generations that deserves it the most. Hey. The belt's gone!", Hunter cried at the mention of the Gaea belt disappearing.
"The Gaea belt disappears after one wish has been granted. It's uncertain when the two belts will return again but at least my brother or anyone else won't use it for evil.", Aquaman said as Hunter nodded. He sighed for a moment thinking about his friends. The Atlantean noticed the air hero's look as he wondered what was wrong.
"Is something on your mind?", Aquaman asked as Hunter nodded.
"Yeah. It's just that I have a feeling my friends are very worried about me. And my machine is in need of rest.", Hunter explained as Aquaman understood what his concerns are.
"I see. But I have a good idea that would bring you to your friends. It's the least I could do after what you did today."
"Oh ok. By the way. The name's Hunter.", Hunter said taking off his helmet revealing his face. The Atlantean king recognized him as he commented.
"Oh I remember now. Garth told me all about you. You attend the same school as he does."
"Yep. We're good friends. He helps Out in my other friends' fight in saving the world.", Hunter said as Aquaman nodded and chuckled.
"I see. Anyway, I think the Golden Dolphins would be happy to give you a ride back to shore.", Aquaman smirked as he used his signature telekinesis to communicate with the Golden Dolphins as Hunter was surrounded by the creatures as the one with the scar from the harpoon attack recognized him and chirped as Hunter noticed her.
"Whoa. You're the dolphin I helped rescued. You're here to take me to my friends?", Hunter wondered as the dolphin chirped happily.
"Really? Thanks. What are we waiting for? Let's get back to DK before Diana kills me. In fact, she may after I gave her a scare.", Hunter chuckled as Aquaman, Mera and the Atlanteans waved goodbye to Hunter.
"Until we meet again, Hunter! Thank you for saving both our worlds.", Aquaman said as the mother dolphin carried Hunter on her back as everyone cheered.
The Superhero Team were at the shore as Diana anticipated something as Kara grew confused.
"What gives? I was catchin' some Zs.", Kara said as Jessica elbowed her in the ribs. Diana and Karen were hoping that Hunter will make it as they grew anxious. Lobo, Freddie and Billy were hoping the same thing as well.
"Hunter, I hope you're okay. Please don't die!", Karen said as Diana grew worried.
"I hope he won and survived the battle. He promised he'd be back.", Diana said as everyone grew silent as the sunset appeared. As hope was about to be lost, Lobo gasped at so many pods of dolphins and what really shocked him the most was Hunter on the back of the Golden Dolphin with the scar.
"Holy crap! It's Hunts! He's on the dolphin! He's still alive! And there's so many pods at once!", Lobo said in shock as Kara spotted the air hero with her super vision and smirked.
"I knew Hunter's still alive! He saved our skins from being all washed up.", Kara said as Zee silently smiled happy that Hunter survived as he took off his helmet and grinned. Karen and Diana beamed as Babs, Jessica and Tatsu also beamed. Billy and Freddie pumped their fists In the air as their friend timed his jump off the giant dolphin's back and landed on the sand with the grin still plastered on his face. He waved to the Golden Dolphins a thank you gesture as he sighed with relief.
"Whew. So far, so good. The two worlds are saved.", Hunter said seeing his friends coming up to the air hero with Lobo grinning giving each other dap as did Billy and Freddie.
"Yo, dude. You're back in one piece! And you were with a group of Golden Dolphins so huge! How'd you do it?", Lobo wondered as Jessica smiled.
"Yeah. I heard that so many sightings of Golden Dolphins are mysteriously large in numbers.", Jessica said as Kara noticed something. Missing.
"Hey! Where's the champion's belt? It's gone!", Kara said as everyone murmured about the discovery as Lobo remembered what Orm said about the user merging two belts and use it for whatever they desire. He noticed so many Golden Dolphin sightings were frequent all of a sudden and gasped. He look at Hunter and asked his buddy an important question.
"Bro, did you use the belts to bring back the Golden Dolphins numbers to a higher population?"
"Yeah. I figured that Mrs. Zel wanted to help generations see these marvelous creatures. Besides, I'm not the type of guy to wish for power or a Kingdom.", Hunter said truthfully as Lobo smiled genuinely.
"Thanks, bro. I don't know what to say.. Damn it. I'm getting sappy.", Lobo said as Babs smiled.
"It's okay, Lobo. The wish Hunter made with the belt caused the once endangered creatures to become not endangered. Hee hee.", Babs cheered as Zee wondered about something.
"But what happened to the belt you've used for the wish? What happened to it?"
"Yeah. You didn't lose it. Did you?", Zee and Billy wondered as Hunter shook his head.
"No. The Gaea Belt which is called when both Light and dark belts are combined disappears after somebody makes a wish on it.", Hunter said as Kara groaned.
"Well that's just great. Now you don't have a flashy belt to your name!", the Kryptonian whined as Tatsu shook her head.
"Perhaps it's better this way, Kara. Think about it. At least no one will get their hands on it for evil if they really want to.", Tatsu said as Diana and Karen agreed. A stomach growl stopped everyone's train of thought as Zee giggled.
"It's my stomach. All of this made me hungry.", Zee said as Kara smiled.
"Yeah. Let's get some good eats at the cantina.", Kara cheered as Diana spoke.
"You guys go ahead. We'll be doing something first.", she motioned to Karen as she noticed Hunter speeding in the direction of the cantina. Diana used her lasso to pull Hunter back as the air hero had a Scooby-Dooish look.
"Hey. What the?"
"Hunter, you stay here. We'll catch up to them in a moment.", Diana commanded as Karen nodded with the others nervously look at Hunter. Shazam and Freddie gave salutes while Lobo gave Hunter a sympathetic look.
"Uh, good luck.", Zee said nervously as the rest head to the cantina. Hunter saw Diana and Karen crossing their arms as the air hero yelled for the others to come back. Before he could say anything else, Diana punched him and Karen stung him as Hunter groaned and hissed holding his arm.
"Damn, girls! That hurts like hell! The (ARF) was that for?!", Hunter groaned as Diana explained.
"That's for keeping us worried! We thought you'd never come back! Especially to me!", Diana said as Karen nodded.
"And also to me! You had us worried!", Karen said angry as Hunter rubbed his arm in pain still as he grunted.
"Didn't mean to have ya girls worried. That bastard Orm would've flushed us Out if I hadn't done something about it. Owww. My (dolphin chirping) arm! Gee thanks a Lot, girls! That was my Wii Remote arm! AAUG!", Hunter said as Diana and Karen went to Hunter as he continued.
"Now I'm going to lick those wounds now!", Hunter said as he was about to put his tongue on the punch and sting wound to lick it. But Diana and Karen taps him on the shoulder.
"EWW! Don't do that!"
"Gera! That's gross!", the girls protested as Hunter deadpanned.
"Well I always lick my wounds and stings."
"Not this time. We have a better idea.", Diana said as she and Karen kissed the wounds. Hunter grinned as he smiled at the girls..
"This is better than licking my wounds. Thanks, girls.", Hunter said as the girls smiled genuinely. They went to the air hero and kissed his lips each. They then watched the sunset with the Golden Dolphins swim at a distance.
"Awwww. It's so beautiful.", Diana said as Karen beamed.
"And there's so many pods gathering at once. Thanks to Hunter, everyone gets to see them.", Karen cheered as Hunter nodded.
"Yep. And the best part is that Black Manta and Orm got their butts kicked big time. Oh and sorry again for putting you babes through a panic like that.", Hunter said as Karen and Diana snuggled and Kissed him.
"Oh. It's okay. We would've been sunk if you hadn't raced. Orm was about to kill you if you hadn't.", Karen said as Hunter nodded.
"Yeah. But I'm still in One Piece. That dweeb is something else.", Hunter said as Diana nodded.
"Yes. Oh and thanks for saving us. I-I uh."
"You don't have to say it, girls. I love ya babes.", Hunter said wrapping his arms around the girls as they smiled kissing him.
"We love you too, Hunter.", they said as they stayed Like that for a while. Unaware to them, the others watched from the poolside as Billy, Freddie and Lobo rubbed their hands Mr. Burns style.
"Excellent.", they said In unison. The girls smiled and cooed as Babs finished.
"Awwwww.", the ginger said as all were happy for the three out there enjoying the moment. Kara smirked to the others as she looked at Diana and Karen snuggling with Hunter.
"I knew those two like him. I called it. I did! I did!", Kara said with glee as Zee deadpanned.
"You didn't call that. I did."
"No I did."
"No you didn't."
"Yes I did and you know it!"
"You were too busy punching on that scrap of deer meat you should've left at home!", Zee said as Kara and the magician bickered as the Others ate their burritos.
"A dinner and a show. How about that.", Jessica said as Tatsu sighed at the bickering girls.
"This is going to be quite a day. Should I go get Hunter and the Others over here?", the swordswoman asked as Freddie shook his head.
"Nah. Let them have their moment. Di and Karen had been through enough while Hunter saved Our hides out at sea. Hey. Do you want to go to the arcade? They have awesome games over there.", Freddie asked Tatsu as the swordswoman smiled.
"Sure. Reminds me of the popular game centers in my homeland. Let's leave those two over there still bickering.", Tatsu smirked pointing to Kara and Zee still arguing as both looked at Jessica, Babs, Lobo and Billy.
"Are you guys coming with us?", Freddie said asking the four about going to the arcade as they nodded leaving Kara and Zee still arguing. Unaware to the group, the three ladies being Fire, Ice and Vixen were eavesdropping the whole time as they were impressed of Hunter's identity.
"So Captain Hurricane is a teenager named Hunter? Interesting.", Vixen said as Fire nodded.
"And the fact the others are possibly superheroes just like us. That made our day, no?"
"Ja, especially when Hunter took off his helmet riding on the large dolphins.", Ice giggled as Vixen had a hunch.
"Yeah. And those two girls he's hanging around right now are one of the heroes I've recognized before. That glowing lasso and the stingers.", Vixen noted as Fire and Ice chorused.
"Wonder Woman and Bumblebee!"
"Exactly. And once they come to the party tomorrow, we'll let them in on our secret also. And no. We're not attacking them.", Vixen said as Fire and Ice giggled sheepishly.
"No. No. No, Mari. We wouldn't dare attack them. After what Hunter did to stop that pirate guy from helping that evil villain from the ocean, we wouldn't even dare."
"Ja, I bet those boys Hunter was with at the race are also fun to be around. Let's hope those two girls wouldn't mind sharing at the VIP.", Tora and Beatrice said with a smile as Vixen agreed.
"Yeah. Looking forward to seeing them tomorrow. Let's go, ladies. We had a long day at the Grand Prix and we want to look our finest for the winners tomorrow. Once they show up, we'll be ready for them.", Vixen said as Vanessa ran to the girls panting.
"So what did I miss?", Vanessa wondered as the three shrugged.
"Nothing. Just relaxing."
"That's good. I was being chased by thirsty guys. It's very annoying."
"Ja, the hunger is real as I was told."
"Tora, it's the thirst is real."
"Oh. That too.", Tora being adorkable laughed as the others just laughed it off looking forward to meeting their fellow superheroes tomorrow.
A/N: And that's part 5 of the Dolphin Keys Saga. Looks like Hunter has a new ally/friend being Aquaman and now the Golden Dolphins are back In numbers. As for the next chappy, Fire, Ice and Vixen will get to know the heroes and let them in On their identities. No worries for the rest of the DK arc is humor and fun from here on out. Don't forget to drop a review and as always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.