Omega Kid
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Chapter 43: The League of Heroes
KNOCK! KNOCK! If he doesn't open this door in 10 seconds, I'm just going to take these comics and leave, making me wait out here for him this long. In case you're wondering, Comic City has done this new business strategy where we now hand deliver comics to anyone who orders then, just to get up and personal with our buyers. Comics are comics, like hand delivering them is going to change anything. Anyway, I decided to take this order after I learnt the name of who this was being delivered too…
The door finally. ''Alright, I'm coming, I'm coming…'' Harry Dunn's face turned from annoyance to surprise in a split second once he saw me at the door with his delivery of comics. ''The chances of you working at a place I only just ordered from.''
''Actually I don't work there, I go there. But Rachael does and she told me that someone by your name ordered a couple of Green Arrow comics and I put two and two together.''
''Smart of you, you don't mind staying do you?'' I shook my head and he led me in. It was quite a nice apartment actually, at least it was tidier than my room, and girls say boys can't keep their room tidy. He sat down on his sofa, holding an ice pack to his ribs, still sore after our battle against Fortune Cookie's team of super villains. ''So did you want to talk about something, or still having trust issues with me?''
''No the trust issues have gone…'' I said as I sat down on a beanbag he had on the floor. ''Except that you're new to this superhero gig and you seem to know a lot more than most do.''
''I may be new with being Robin Hood, but remember it was years ago when Walter and I decided to become superheroes. Although I said he was obsessed with it, that didn't mean I hated the idea. I just thought we needed time to think it over and be ready, so I picked up information over the years from whoever talked. You don't just wake up one morning and decide to be a superhero.''
I scratched my head and my eyes shifted around the room when he said that. ''Well, I didn't wake up and decide to be a superhero, it was technically mid-day.''
''So how did that work out for you?'' He asked.
''I got knocked out by a bully…with one punch.''
''Ouch, embarrassing.''
''Yeah, but second time round I beat him, and now he's in a jail cell where he belongs…'' My mind wondered off for a moment. It still feels so long ago since the Jason and his crew battle, after he killed a good person and I decided to take revenge by literally falling into their hive. I brought my attention back to the here and now soon enough. ''Anyway, there is something I wanted to talk to you about.''
''Yeah?''
''About the Supreme Heroes!''
He looked away for a moment as if he knew I was going to bring this up before saying. ''I told you everything I knew about them, they work in secret so…''
''I know…'' I cut in. ''I want to know about their enemies. Supreme Villains.''
''Thomas, they're on another level. Their plans are above us, they wouldn't waste time with…''
''I just need to know. Not even a month ago Hellrider and I were taken down by probably the best there is, I can't just ignore that. I need to know more. You're right; we might never reach that level and deal with their business or whatever. But I just need some info.''
Harry sighed and looked around as if he was trying to find some way of getting himself out of this. But it didn't matter to me how much he would change the subject, I need to know more. Finally Harry spoke up. ''First off, they're called Supernovas.''
''Cool…'' I whispered without really thinking. ''I mean go on.''
''I haven't heard that much about them either except for a few things; like Supreme Heroes they're arrogant, petty crimes like bank robberies and such don't do for them. They try political and economic collapses, leadership assassination attempts, anything that can leave a huge dent in the world which would take years to fix.''
''Before you said Supreme Heroes have tests to become one of them, do Supernovas have the same?''
''I haven't heard anything about that. I only know one of the members.''
''You know them?'' I asked in shock.
''Not personally know him, but he was caught and imprisoned in Leicester a few weeks back, killing a whole team of superheroes. The authorities don't know about him being a Supernova or his connections with anyone else. He took 43 bullets, and lived to tell the tale.''
''Jesus.'' I gasped just finding it hard to believe how out of my league these guys are. They are the biggest and best in the world, I just seem like a kid playing games to them…well in a way I am. Still, at least I know they can't get any harder than Hex if he's the best, unless he over exaggerates. Harry shuffled a little and winced at his wound on the ribs. ''You still going to be alright for patrol tonight?'' I asked him.
''What this?'' He pointed to his large bruise. ''I get some like these all the time…ow…although this is probably one of the worst. How's the hearing problem?''
''Well I can watch the TV at a certain volume without having to worry anymore.'' I said, my hearing was getting better and I wasn't having as many ring attacks or headaches. It was hard to sleep on a couple of occasions, but it would have been worse if I tried to sleep without the comfort of sound to hear when I wake up.
''And Alex's arm?''
''It doesn't needed to be amputated so that's a start. I want to say something stupid about him, but that would just make me seem like a hypocrite.''
''What happened to you?''
''I got shot through the arm.''
''Damn, and I thought I had it bad.''
''What's the worst injury you've ever had?''
''Depends…'' He said softly. ''We talking physical or emotive scars?''
''I guess physical.''
He laughed a bit before continuing. ''It was actually when I was about 9 or 10; I was walking along the side of the road. Some driver was all crazy at the wheel, drove along the side walk, I moved back missing the impact, but the tires went right over my left foot.''
''Ah!'' I shuddered at the thought. ''How are you able to walk?''
''I had something to keep me off my mind. At the end of that week I was starting my first archery class.''
''Cool once again. Anyway, I better head back before my sister suspects something.''
''You have a sister?'' He asked with a great interest.
''Yes but she's not looking for a relationship right now thank you.''
''YOU'RE SEEING SOMEONE TONIGHT?'' I practically screamed the place down when I heard the news. Here was Jenna Lanks preparing herself for a dinner date with some guy she's just told me about; how they met at the wedding, he was a friend of the grooms and he seemed really nice and stuff. ''Who are you and what have you done with my sister?''
''Will you relax, we're just going out for dinner, nothing special.''
''Dinner dates are special!''
''It's not a date!'' She repeated that over and over but I wasn't buying it. She's gone out to dinner with friends before but never a single person, and she was getting ready in such a way she was looking to be quite a sight. ''We're just hanging out, having dinner and talking.''
''You want me to get the dictionary, cause that sounds like the definition of date to me!'' I yelled sarcastically. Although I didn't want to treat this as a bad thing for her sake, I didn't have to like it.
''It's just going to be a few hours, look I'll call you when I get home…''
''You know what Alex is like when I stay over at there's, he doesn't like phones ringing when he's in Fight Night mode…I mean the game Fight Night of course.'' I made up the story that I was going to be staying at Alex and Stephen's for the night. It was our first night patrol since the Fortune Cookie battle, and we didn't want to deal with any suspicion tonight.
''As long as Rachael's not sleeping with you either it's fine by me.'' She teased as she walked out of the door.
''We're not sleeping together. And you can't say that anymore, how do I know you aren't sleeping with your boyfriend?''
''Cause he's not my boyfriend.''
''And yet you're going on a date with him!''
''It's not a date!''
''You want me to get the dictionary out?'' I warned her. But she just blew me a kiss and walked out before anything more could be said. She's never had a boyfriend before, how can she just…have one all of a sudden? At least she knew Rachael before we became a couple, if this guy tries to make a move on her, he's going to have to deal with her pissed off superhero brother and team.
''Even your sister can get a date before me!'' Ultra Kid moaned as we all waited on top of a building to pass the time. Hood couldn't move much as it was, so he decided to show off his skills to Viper and Super Kid, shooting arrows at a couple of cans on the ledge. Hitting all of them with pinpoint accuracy, needing only one shot at each.
''I just don't like it.'' I said to my friend, we just decided to hang back a bit and talk over my sister's insanity.
''You never know, he might be one of those really cool guys that offers you sweets whenever you meet him and tries to woo your judgment with presents.''
''I don't really care if he does try to be nice to me; I just want him to be nice to Jenna. I swear if he tries anything, anything at all, his grandkids will know.''
''Who knows, they might be Jenna's grandkids as well,'' He joked but I didn't laugh at all. ''Jeez and I thought Hellrider had issues.''
''I heard that!'' Hellrider called out as he stood on the other side of the building having climbed the ladder up here. ''So this is what you lot have been doing all night. Sitting around on your asses while I've had to deal with three crack heads already tonight.''
''You didn't…'' I started until he held up his hand to stop me.
''Enough, I didn't kill them. I knew if I did you lot would be bragging me about it for weeks on end.''
''Why do you care if we brag you about it?'' Hood commented. ''You would have done it anyway.''
''Jesus, whenever I don't kill someone you lot still aren't happy. I don't know what you want from me!''
Okay, now I was quite stumped with what Hellrider was getting at with this conversation. Unless, I had a theory, and I blurted it out before I could stop myself. ''You want to be a part of the team?''
''What?'' He questioned before laughing his head off. ''Why would I want to join your team?''
''The way you're talking it's like you're trying to get on our good side or ask for permission, you really want to join the team!'' I said finding it hide to contain excitement…yes excitement.
''I don't want to join the team. I thought we went over this, we're too different. Plus, when we've finished with our fights with our enemies. Then you and me will have at it.''
''You know, that threat isn't convincing anymore. Look at tonight, you didn't have to come and find us, yet you did. You didn't have to not kill whoever you thought, we might not have known about it anyway. I went through something similar when I didn't want the others to be my partners but in the end did…''
''It's nothing like that!'' He shouted cutting me off. ''Screw this, I'm heading off, I'm not dealing with this right now. You and your little buddies here do whatever the hell you wish as a team, I don't care, because I'm not joining, end of story!'' He headed back off and climbed down the ladder on the building.
''He so wants to join!'' Viper said.
''Question, why do we want him to join?'' Ultra Kid asked us.
''It's too late for that, he wants to join,'' I told him. ''I can tell he wants to, he's just shy!''
''Shy isn't the word I would use, can't believe you would rather he would join the team than your sister have a date.''
Hood then gave me a look. ''I thought you said she wasn't looking for a relationship right now?''
''It's a misunderstanding, she'll realize the error of her ways soon enough.''
''Aw, the protective little brother.'' Viper said sarcastically.
''Yeah…'' Ultra Kid said and then hit Super Kid across the head. ''Why aren't you a good little brother like Thomas?''
''You're just looking for an excuse to hit me!'' The little brother replied rubbing the back of his head.
''Come on guys…'' I called out to them. ''Night's young, maybe stopping some thief or thug will get us in a better mood. This Hellrider thing will be sorted out very soon.''
''I thought we were talking about Jenna?'' Super Kid asked.
''That will be sorted out by the end of the night!'' Of course when Jenna realizes she's not ready for a relationship with some creep she's just met. We all made are way over and down the ladder of the building, resting up in the alleyway for a bit. With all the super villain chaos that we've dealt with lately, it was nice to have a night to relax and just talk…even if some of the conversations led to arguments.
''Hey look at that…'' Ultra Kid called out. ''Hellrider fixed his ride!'' He pointed further down the alley, and there was the fixed up Hell-Cycle, looking good as new. However, this actually troubled me.
''Where is Hellrider?'' There was no way he would leave his cycle out in the open like this, especially after he's just had it fixed. Everyone sensed my worry and all looked around getting ready for something to happen. I didn't like this, it was way too quiet. And Hellrider wasn't usually the one for sneak attacks…except the odd few occasions, but he wouldn't ambush us, not when we were ready for an attack.
Then we could see something move around in the shadows. It was a person, looked quite tall and lean. Another figure moved in the shadows in the opposite direction, there was more than one. Hood had an arrow ready for whatever was going to strike, but they were moving about so fast in the shadows and with his injury to the ribs he couldn't get a proper aim.
''Got him!'' Hood then opened fired on one of them and hit him bang on. But that didn't stop the figure from running forward and kicking Hood right in the chest and into the shadows. We chased after him, but as we got to there we just hit the wall. We called out but there was no reply, just more shadows dancing around us, as if choosing which one to pick off next.
That's when one finally leapt out towards me; I held out my knee for him to fall over, he did but then rolled back to his feet and double punched Ultra Kid in the chest. Just then, three more figures jumped out and attacked each of us, one on one now. They all wore long dark trench coats with hats on their hand. Each of them carrying batons in both hands and went at us like we were their worst enemy.
The one fighting me swung both batons on either side of me; I blocked both of them with my knuckle dusters. BAM! I kicked him hard in the stomach but he didn't go down, more like my leg was lucky not to be broken, they must be wearing metal plates under their coats, explaining how Hood's arrow didn't stop them in their tracks. I leaned back, forcing one of the batons off me, and then punched the figure in the face knocking him to the ground.
''Guys regroup!'' I called out…no reply. I look over to see how the others are getting on…and I find I'm the only one standing in the alley; even the guy I just knocked down was gone. ''ULTRA? SUPER? VIPER? HOOD? GUYS PLEASE COME ON!'' I yelled in desperation. How can they be gone that quick? I only turned my back for literally ten seconds…
BAM! I was hit across the back of my head hard; I jumped forward and turned coming face to face with the Five Shadows, all with batons ready and none looking the least bit hurt or tired. The warm sensation on the back of my head just showed how bleak this looked, I was bleeding heavily and losing consciousness from that hit, these guys know what they're doing. All five charged at the same time, and stupidly I ran forward as well, not going down without a fight…however I did go down. One by one, they each took turns pummeling me in the face, shoulder, chest, stomach and finally legs. I crashed to the ground and once my head hit the deck, everything faded to black.
I came too, lying down on the top of a bunk bed. The wound on the back of my head was stitched up, sitting up I could see the dry blood on the pillow, I must have been out for hours. ''Tom!'' The others called out; they were all sitting on their own beds as well, three bunk beds for six of us, yes including Hellrider.
''See, this is one reason why I don't want to join…'' He said. ''Every time I'm with you, I get kidnapped!''
''Can we not do this now…'' I played wounded warrior just so I could avoid more arguments with him. ''I'm having serious case of déjà vu.''
''At least this room has beds.'' Ultra Kid pointed out.
''And a bathroom!'' Super Kid called out pointing to the bathroom next to where my bunk bed was.
''And whoever brought us here obviously wants us in good condition!'' Hood gestured to his bandaged up bruise over his rib.
Finally, Viper walked over to where a large metal plate door stood and pushed it open with ease. ''Plus the doors are open!''
I just stood rooted to the spot. ''And we haven't escaped yet why?''
''Cause those shadow men who fixed you up said we couldn't move you otherwise the stitches would rip and you'd start bleeding again.''
''Well I'm alright now so I suggest we leave before something else happens.''
''Finally agree with you on something!'' Hellrider said, as he was the first to walk out of the door and down the corridor to the left. I needed help from the others before the feeling returned to my legs; we all made our way to wherever Hellrider thought he was going, like he really knew.
''So the Shadow men talked to you?'' I asked.
''Only the we shouldn't move you out of here part, after that they left us here.'' Hood answered.
''And that's it? They didn't even explain why we're here?''
''It doesn't matter!'' Hellrider shouted back as he led on. ''We're going to be out of here anyway so…'' BAM! He was cut off as a fist connects hard with his face knocking him back. Then forward jumped someone in what looked like a green costume and hood with a sideways cape on the left size and a scarf covering their face. The attacker kicked me in the chest and then split kick Ultra Kid and Hood to the side.
''Are you the ones that took us?'' The attacker spoke in a feminine voice.
''Us?'' I questioned and then found out what she meant. Two more costumed figures jumped out; one a large man in a black jacket and mask with white streaks, and the other a girl in a black gothic get up with webs in her hair and a photo camera strapped around her neck. Viper held back the large man with her bow staff, while Super Kid faced off with the gothic girl.
Hood meanwhile grabbed an arrow and tried to stab the first girl with it; but she grabbed his arm with her right hand and the kicked him in the stomach and elbowed him in the chin. Quickly grabbing hold of his arrow, she jumps on his and holds it to his neck. ''Now you will tell me everything, or he dies!''
''Hold on!'' I raised my arms showing her I meant no harm. ''Look we don't know what's happening, we were taking by these Shadow men and…''
''You were taken as well?'' The girl looked at all of us with curiosity. The other two had stopped with their attacks as well. For a moment, we all just stood at a standstill not sure what to do or who to trust.
The large man was the first to speak with a slight stutter. ''Maybe…they…they aren't…working with the…the…the men''.
''I think you're right!'' The first girl said as she moved the arrow away from Hood's neck and threw it next to him. ''I'm really sorry; I thought you were in charge of those that attacked us. We were out and then they ambushed us from the shadows.''
''Same here…'' Ultra Kid said. ''We gave them a good fight but…they caught us off guard.'' He tried to flirt with her pretending to be head honcho; it really did work well for him.
''I'm Omega Kid.'' I greeted.
''I know…'' She responded. ''I'm Emeraldian, and my friends are Big Bob and Snapshot.'' She pointed to the other two who waved at us, Big Bob being the shyer of the two…don't know why, he looks like he could arm wrestle with Marcus and come out on top. And from behind Hellrider stood up adjusting his mask and groaning.
''Okay, who was the bimbo that hit me?'' He threatened. The rest of us moved forward to stop him from doing anything else stupid, we've just got these guys on our side, don't want the beef to start again…especially since the Five Shadows are now standing right in front of us.
''Come with us! Our master wishes to speak with all of you!'' The first one waved his hand, ordering us to follow.
''What if we don't want to?'' Snapshot said bitterly.
''I'm guessing we don't have a choice,'' I said, as much as I thought all of us together could fight these guys off and find a way out of here, I was now curious about their master's interest in all of us. ''Alright, lead on!'' They all then turned and walked forward. I was given some looks of concern and frustration from the others, but right now playing along was the wisest option.
Soon enough, the Shadows lead us to what has to be the main room, think the Bat cave except without the claustrophobia. High tech computers calculating, showing maps and data of different personal. A weapons facility protected by a glass shield, like showing them off without letting you touch. We were in so much awe with the surroundings we didn't notice the Shadow's disappearance or the new figure that emerged from the shadows.
''Greetings heroes, I hope that you all are well and refreshed!'' The man spoke. Middle aged maybe older; white hair, with a scar going over his right eye, and a white army officer suit with badges galore. Finally a walking cane with an eagle head as the handle.
''Well and refreshed?'' Hellrider was the first to get his point across. ''Your jocks attack us and take us to your little hideaway…''
''A necessary test.'' The man spoke.
''What kind of test?'' Emeraldian asked.
''To see whether you are ready for the ultimate battle. My name is Donavan Vaughan, and I'm putting together a team, and I want you to be the first members of that team.''
''You serious…'' I gasped in astonishment. ''All of this is like a trial for us to become your team? Why not just contact us?''
''Like I said, it was a test. Although you may not have defeated by Men of Shadow, I see potential in each of you. I want to harness it, and have you ready for the fight of your lives. Everything you have ever done prior to this day has been leading you to this.''
''No go!'' I cut in. ''We're not just some soldiers you call into the front line…''
''I can assure you all we'll reach agreements; you will live your lives as normally would, but whenever you are free, you will report here. Train here, grow here, and prepare here. You are now a part of the growing superhero age…you are now…The League of Heroes!''
The End of Volume 4...
And now for an exclusive trailer preview of Omega Kid Volume 5
Everything they have done...
(Cuts of Omega Kid, Emeraldian and the others being led into the main room where they are greeted by Donavan Vaughan)
Donavan: You are now...The League of Heroes!
Has led them to this!
(Omega Kid faces off against Hungary Cook who is attacking with his blood soaked meat cleavers; Emeraldian and Ultra Kid facing off against Judge and Volos; Triple Terror and Thomas are cornered by a girl in a mecha suit)
Now...the Ultimate Battle Begins!
(Hellrider and Ultra Kid are cut up by a colourful clown; Shadowmen taking on Toxins; Marcus and Big Bob wrestling eachother to the ground; Thomas is ambushed by Hunter and Volos...as Hunter prepares to pull the trigger, we fade to black)
Omega Kid: Are we really going to do this?
(Fade in too see Omega Kid and Hellrider facing off on top of a building in torrential rain, Omega Kid with Hellrider's bow staff and Hellrider with a large samurai sword)
Hellrider: You knew it was going to end this way.
(They both charge towards eachother, but before the first strike can be blown we cut to black again)
Omega Kid Volume 5: The League of Heroes Arc
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