Chapter 8: Bang Baby Central
Three days later...
Dr. Moore finally grudgingly released Serena from the hospital under strict orders of complete bed rest...
" Now remember Ms. Serena... " Dr. Moore said sternly, " No physical activity for at least one week, then after that, Ms. Seilia needs to enroll you in public school... I've already contacted the mayor and she is looking forward to meeting you before your enrolled. She and Principle Arron Benton show you around the school... "
"Alright... Ms. Seilia? Are you sure your family won't mind me staying with you for right now?" Serena asked worriedly.
Before Ms. Seilia could answer, Static jumped in with a smile on his face.
" Are you kidding?!" Static asked smiling, " A pretty girl like you?! They'd be thrilled to have you as a guest!"
Ms. Seilia stared at Static Shock suspiciously and he began to sweat a little under her wise stare.
" Uh... Well, gotta go! Nice meeting you Ms. Seilia! Serena! See ya later! " Static said before flying out the window.
Ms. Seilia turned her gaze on Gear as well and got him stuttering as well...
"Uh... I better go too... Later Serena, nice meeting you!" Gear said before fleeing as well...
" Those two certainly are strange... " Serena said tiredly.
" Well that's a bang baby for you... Very strange indeed, heros or not... " Ms. Seilia said smiling, "Now my dear, let's get you home shall we?"
About a half hour later after Serena signed the papers allowing her to leave, she and Ms. Seilia were driving down the road when suddenly, a strange looking creature with a very large nose and spiky orangish red hair sprang out in front of the car, causing Ms. Seilia to slam on her breaks...
" Hello ladies... The name's Ferret. Just put your jewels and your money in the bag and I'll leave you alone. " Ferret said smoothly.
He had a gun, but unlike Ms. Seilia, Serena was not afraid of him... Other then his oversized nose, Ferret looked quite human...
' Perhaps I can reason with him... ' Serena thought as she fingered the wad of bills in her pocket.
Serena slowly opened her door and stepped one foot out before Ms. Seilia grabbed her hand...
" Stay in the car child! That's a bang baby! He's not human!" Ms. Seilia said warningly...
"It is alright... He will not harm me... " Serena said, a peaceful calm washing over her...
Weather Serena realized it or not, Ms. Seilia wasn't certain, but when she looked at Serena, an ethereal silver glow was wrapped around her body!
' This child is something very special! ' Ms. Seilia thought to herself in astonishment...
Ms. Seilia watched as Serena slowly got out of the car and approached Ferret calmly. And judging by the shocked and somewhat fearful look in Ferrets eyes, he could see the glow as well...
"I... " Ferret began but was quickly silenced as Serena raised her hands...
The clothes she wore, a Light pink mini dress and dusty grey leggings, flashed and transformed for just an instant into a beautiful white and gold silk gown, and a crystal tiara appeared on her head...
" Do not be afraid... " Serena said in a ghostly melodic voice, hers and yet not, " I wish only to be your friend... "
Ferret fell to his knees as she brushed a gentle hand against his cheek...
' She's a princess!' Ferret realized in astonishment, ' And the way her gown is... She is not of this world!'
Suddenly Serena flashed back to her normal clothes and held her head in pain...
" Oh... What happened... Oh no!" Serena gasped when she saw Ferret on his knees, " Are you ok?!"
" Yeah... " Ferret said staring at her...
"Come on. " Serena said kindly, " We'll take you to our house where you can have a nice hot meal... "
Ms. Seilia didn't say a word as Ferret got into the car and they drove the rest of the way to the Hawkins residence in silence... When they got there, Virgil was the first to greet them and Serena gasped when she saw him.
"Hey! Don't I know you?! " Serena gasped...
"Naw, I just have one of those faces is all!" Virgil said hurriedly. " Come on! I'll show you around! What's your name?"
" serena. " Serena said suspiciously.
Just then, Ritchie came down the stairs talking enthusiastically.
" Hey Virg! I just heard on the police scanner about a bang baby stopping traffic! And... Hello... Who are you?! " Ritchie asked in surprise...
"My name is Serena. That's funny... You look very familiar too... " Serena said suspiciously.
"Well I'm not. Never met you before but it's nice to meet you! How's you like a tour of the city?!" Ritchie said a little too perky.
"Well... I promised my friend that he could have a hot meal though... " Serena said worriedly.
"What friend?!" Virgil and Ritchie said in unison.
"It's OK Serena, I can wait. " Ferret said entering the living room with a smile on his face.
" I guess then... Ms. Seilia, is it OK if Farret stays until I get back?" Serena asked.
" As long as he stays on his best behavior... " Ms. Seilia said in a warning tone.
Ferret gulped nervously and nodded. Serena rushed forward and gave Ms. Seilia a hug and quickly left the house with Virgil and Ritchie. Once they were a good distance away from the house, Serena spoke shyly.
" So... Am I allowed to know what your names are? Or not?" Serena asked nervously.
"Yeah of course! " Virgil said slightly embarrassed, " I'm Virgil Hawkins. "
"Yeah, sorry about that... " Ritchie said a little embarrassed as well, " My name is Ritchie Foley. "
" Virgil Hawkins and Ritchie Foley... " Serena said smiling, " It's very nice to meet you both... "
She took hands with the both of them and they walked silently down the street... That is, until they heard a loud crash... When the dust settled, a frightening looking creature with purple eyes and skin stood there grinning evily with his lips missing! Serena wasn't afraid when she met Ferret... But this thing had evil intent written all over his malevolent smile...
"Who are you?!" Serena gasped as Virgil and Ritchie quickly ushered her behind the two of them...
" They call me Leech... I can smell the scent of other bang baby's powers and have the power to drain them for myself... And that girl reaks of pure power!" Leech hissed, " Then once I drain her and leave her weak and helpless, I'll take her and enjoy getting to know her a lot better!"
Suddenly, Leech froze Ritchie and Virgil and they watched helplessly as he grabbed Serena by the throat and she began glowing as he began draining her powers...
"No!" Ritchie said angrily, " Leave her alone!"
He and Virgil both continued to struggle and call for help until both of they're voices grew horse... But no one came...
"Oh my my my... " Leech whispered darkly, "Your even prettier then I first thought... We are going to have so much fun you and I... "
Leech stuck out his tongue and licked Serena on the neck, causing her to shudder with disgust... This can't be happening! Serena gagged as Leech forced her to kiss him, forcing her mouth open and diving inside as his thick tongue tasted her... Virgil and Ritchie watched in horror as the monster continued to drain Serena while he kept up the assult on her mouth... Virgil and Ritchie were getting angrier by the minute and yet, there was no way for them to break free so that they could become Static and Gear once again. Suddenly, when all hope seemed lost, there was a loud screech and several glowing weapons came whizzing through the air and hit Leech head on...
"How dare you!" Leech hissed angrily in pain.
Virgil and Ritchie couldn't believe they're eyes... It was Shiv and Talon!
" You kids OK?!" Talon asked as she quickly broke them both free of they're icy prison...
"Yeah..." Ritchie said, " But aren't you a bang baby?! Why are you guys helping us?!"
" Hm... And I thought you were a smart kid... " Talon said winking, " Not all bang babies are bad... Especially when it comes to a pervert trying to hurt an innocent girl!"
Talon let out a sonic screech then and the five of them quickly got back to Virgil's house before Leech awoke, and of course, they all had some explaining to do when Mr. Hawkins and Sharon were waiting anxiously in the livingroom to talk to them...
"So, this is our young lady house guest that my mother brought home... " Mr. Hawkins said standing, "It's very nice to finally meet you... "
Serena smiled weakly and shyly shook his hand.
"It's nice to meet you. " Serena said shyly.
Mr. Hawkins was about to say the same thing when Shiv and Talon came in as well...
" More friends of yours, I suppose?!" Mr. Hawkins exclaimed.
" Me and Ritchie can explain Pops..." Vigil said quickly before he could become angry, "They saved us!"
"Yeah!" Ritchie piped in, " She used her powerful voice to knock out a bang baby who called himself Leech after he froze me and Virgil and went after Serena!"
" Hey! " Shiv said suddenly, " I helped too ya know!"
Serena couldn't help but laugh.
"Yeah, you did, thank you... " Serena said hugging him.
Shiv blushed and sighed happily, it was the first time a girl ever hugged him...
"So, what are the names of these two heros?" Mr. Hawkins asked with a smirk.
"My name is Talon... " Talon said slapping Shiv in the back of the head, and rolled her eyes as he grinned googly, " And this nucklehead is Shiv. "
"It's nice to meet both of you. " Serena said smiling, " My name is Serena... What was that thing any way?!"
" Welcome to Dekota. " Shiv said dreamily.
"He was a bang baby, a meta human in other words... " Talon said smiling reassuringly, " Your in bang baby central, baby girl... "
End chapter...
Ok, chapter 8 for ya... Chapter 9 coming soon... Wonder why Leech went after Serena? You will see in later chapters 😊