Chapter 2: A Cool Encounter
POV: Aisha
She had heard about Hebert first on PHO. The new cape in Brocton Bay scene. No one actually knew what her power was but it was unanimously decided that she was cool. It was the only cape thread where Void Cowboy had some respect. He knew the cape before she triggered and gave some information about her. Got banned for it. Loser.
She had seen her photo online. She used no mask to hide her face. A plain grey tuxedo jacket and pants with a white shirt and a purple cravat. She looked absolutely stylish in those.
It was Saturday evening and her dear mother was home. Which was weird as she was never home on Saturday evenings. It was a day when she had to go out and do drugs. This made Aisha happy. So when she asked if Aisha could go to nearby 7/11 and get her a bottle of vodka she couldn't deny her. It had nothing to do with the extra 10 bucks that Aisha could keep. Nothing at all. It was turning out to be such a good day.
She was wrong.
The trip towards the store happened without a hitch. Which was good. Hebert has been a boon to the bay. There were even some new companies that are opening up in the city. Aisha could smell the hope that was kindling in the heart of the city.
So it came as shock when a couple of hoodlums decided that they were going to mug her. What made them think that a 13-year-old would have much money was beyond her. No one ever said that druggies were smart.
When they couldn't find anything on her they decided they were going to have a good time with her. She knew what that meant. It meant nothing good.
They pushed her in an alley. She was not going to give up easily. She tried to scratch the face of the bastard on her left. She couldn't do anything. Aisha dearly hoped someone would come to help her.
"What are you doing here?", came a loud female voice. She turned around to see who was that. It was Hebert. Hands on her sides and made into a fist. She looked absolutely cool. Aisha wondered if she really didn't know what was happening here?
"Technique: Naked Revenge" She shouted. Again. Why did she need to shout the technique name? All the hoodlums have somehow fallen down and were groaning. In their boxers. She should have guessed from the name.
"Are you alright?", She asked me. There was care in her voice. Calmness. Aisha could only nod. It was a bit overwhelming.
"If you want I can drop you till your home". And that's the other thing about Hebert. She will always offer to drop you home. It was something completely out of the norm. And yet made her one of the coolest heroes ever.
I accepted her offer. And we waited for the police to pick up the hoodlums. and their clothes. The arrived a bit too late. But this is Brockton bay. What could you expect?
"So how many friends do you have?" Smart Aisha Smart.
"Hmmm, are they anything like minions?" Hebert replied.
"No"
"That's interesting. Humans are a very interesting species. I do not have any friends. Would you like to be my friend?" Hebert Asked.
"Yes". And that's How I ended up being Friends with Cool Hebert!
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