Omega Kid

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The League of Heroes Arc

Chapter 44: Training Begins

Jeez, I don't know where to start…well maybe I should tell you that at the moment I'm bloody and beaten with a group of Shadow Men using the cover of darkness, circling and trying to ambush me. Nothing serious, just training exercise…although this is one brutal training exercise at that. In the two months since me, my friends (not really including Hellrider) and three other superheroes were 'recruited' by Donavan; we've been pushed through Hell's Gates and pulled back out.

One of the Shadow Men dashes towards me with a baton in his hand, swinging for my face. I duck under and trip him up, while punching him in his ribcage as he tumbles over me. As I'm distracted with this one, another pops up BAM! Kicks me full force in the chest knocking me back. I thought with all the previous impacts I've taken my chest would be numb and I wouldn't feel anything, how wrong I was. If it weren't for the adrenaline, I doubt I'd still be on my own two feet at the moment.

But another thing kept me going, and that was what Donavan had planned for us. I knew right from the off this was something else. This guy wasn't going through all this trouble and expense to train us for nothing, thanks to his almost unbearable training; we've never been stronger or faster. We were three times the superheroes at least by now thanks to the two months of hell and mystery…

(Two Months Ago…)

''You are now…The League of Heroes!''

We were all just in shock silence, so much so that I swear I could still hear Donavan's words echo throughout his high tech joint. The first noise made from any of us was from Hellrider, laughing his head off; if I weren't so bamboozled I would be rolling my eyes in annoyance. ''What?'' Hellrider finally calmed down long enough to get words out. ''So the test was for…you kidnapped us too…this has to be some joke!''

''Not a funny one!'' Snapshot murmured just loud enough for Donavan to hear.

''No joke…'' Donavan told us as he limped forward, I don't know what to be more intimidated by. His cane, his henchmen, and the amount of weaponry or tech he has, or the fact our kidnapper was actually trying to be polite to us and then offer us a job. ''I personally selected all of you, because I believe each of you has what it takes to complete this mission. Don't be dishearten by the fact my Men of Shadow defeated you, in time you will not only learn to fight back, but to defeat our enemies.''

''What enemies?'' I asked.

Before I could get my answer, Ultra Kid taps me on the shoulder. ''A word please?'' He doesn't really give me a choice as he forces me back far enough so Donavan couldn't hear. ''Have you lost your god damn mind? Why are you listening to this guy?''

''Look, I don't like this either. But if this guy wants us dead, he would have done it by now!''

''That's not the point!''

''I agree with Ultra for once!'' Hood muttered as he joined us. ''I don't trust this guy. He could have called or something, but to go to this length doesn't scream inspirational leader to me. I really think we should just leave!''

''Go ahead!'' Donavan called out obviously hearing us. ''I'm not forcing you to stay, you have rights and are free to go!''

''See ya!'' Hellrider salutes him in a mock tone before turning to walk the other way. However, he doesn't get far as a couple of the Men of Shadow block us off from the doorway behind us.

''That is after you've heard me out!'' Donavan finished in a similar amount of sarcasm. Something tells me he already liked pissing Hellrider off, at least there's one quality I can relate to with him.

Viper grabbed Hellrider's arm and pulled him back before he would try anything stupid, and trust me he would. Once he was out of harm's way, Viper turned to Donavan. ''So spill, what's all this about?''

''As I said before my name is Donavan Vaughn. I was once Lieutenant Colonel of the United States army, until I was relieved of duty.''

''The way you hire recruits I'm not surprised!'' Ultra Kid taunted him.

''But I still dedicate my life to protecting civilians. And these past few years, our streets have been best protected by those in spandex and homemade masks that accept nothing in return other than the safety of their fellow man. And recently I've been hoping to put together a team to help me combat against the newest terrorist.''

Emeraldian finally got in on the act. ''If you're ex-United States army, why are you across the pond?'' It was then that I noticed she had somewhat of an American twang.

''Because I have conformation that this terrorist is in London, and planning something big.''

''Why not go to the police or government?'' I asked.

''I have, but they rejected my offer. Because they believe the person I'm after is dead.''

''I could think of a millions Ghostbuster jokes to use right now!'' Ultra joked once more.

''Who is this person?'' Hood asked.

''His name is Victor Crowsworth. He was once a part of the US Navy, until he wanted power more than honour. And turned to crime, but not before faking his suicide after he was relieved of his duty for weapons shipping to the wrong people. Now he's been running underground operations, from weapons to drugs, and even super villain organisations.''

I don't like were this was going. The chances were small, but I had to ask and make sure. ''One of the super villains…he wouldn't happen to be Douglas Carbone would he?'' Donavan did what I was afraid of and nodded in agreement.

''Douglas Carbone?'' Snapshot questioned. ''Isn't he the supposed leader of Toxin?''

''Was…very long story!'' I told her.

Emeraldian I can tell was taking all this in and putting all the pieces together in her head. ''So those two have struck a deal and are threatening to take this city down? They'll need plenty of financial backing won't they?''

''You can thank Rostrum Tech's three stooges for that!'' I told her.

''So there you have it…'' Donavan got our attention again. ''I cannot do this alone. Victor must be stopped at all cost, along with Douglas and the corruption going on in Rostrum. Once again I say you don't have to stay.''

''And once again I say see ya!'' Hellrider spat as he walked away, this time the Men of Shadow stepped aside. But he stopped in his tracks once he realised no one else had made a move to leave. ''No, I know where this is going! I have Toxin to deal with. I'm not getting into this shit!'' He stormed out of the doorway.

''Should we stop him?'' Hood asked me.

''I don't think it'll be for the best. Don't know whether to join him or not. What do you guys think? This has to be a team choice!''

''I think I already expressed myself!'' Ultra Kid said.

Hood sighed heavily not sure what to say. ''If what this guys is saying is true. We may just need his help taking this crime lord down.''

''I agree…'' Viper whispered. ''If we can stop this, it'll put a major dent in the criminal activity. Since the Ripper, things have been on the rocks, this might be our best chance of hitting back.''

Super Kid, who has been quiet as usual, looked at each of us. ''This is going to be big, I'm in!''

It was at that moment, Ultra Kid grunted like a pig, frustration gripping his entire body as he knew what this meant. I patted him on the shoulder forcing him to look at me. ''You don't have to do this you know. You can sit out if you want?''

''Are you kidding? And let you saps get all the glory? Not a chance!''

I couldn't help but smile; I never question his enthusiasm at all. Then I realised it's not going to be just us making that decision now. We all turned to the three heroes; Snapshot and Big Bob talking intently while Emeraldian kept her cape wrapped around her as she thought hard. I walked over to her with the others by my side. ''You lot up for it?''

She looked me dead in the eye. ''I'm willing. I'm just waiting for the others to decide!''

Eventually, the two turned to us. Big Bob the first one to speak. ''We…w-we're i-i-in!'' He stuttered out.

''Besides, with Omega Kid and co here we might actually stand a chance!'' Snapshot commented, and I was just hoping that I wasn't blushing after hearing that.

Emeraldian held out her right arm which I shook. ''Guess we're all a team now?''

''ALRIGHT!'' A voice shouted from the doorway, and Hellrider returned arms waving in the air. ''I'll join your boy scouts. But I'm not likening it.''

Ultra Kid leaned into my ear. ''All of a sudden, I'm starting to rethink this.''

I smiled at my friend's comment, but got serious, as I needed to address a few things with Donavan. ''Alright we're in. But under a few conditions!''

Donavan didn't protest about our conditions. They were just to make sure we were still able to live our normal personal lives as they should be, finding the time to go to our schools and families without drawing suspicion. As well as dealing with our normal patrols when we weren't training. Even telling us where this amazing HQ was…underneath a paper clip factory…I'm not kidding! He actually runs it as manage during the working hours to make sure employees don't get to curious and look around.

The Shadow Man that knocked me down charged forward to keep up his assault. But I was ready, as I tripped him up and then rolled onto his back where I caught him in a headlock and held him in place until he pleaded mercy. BAM! That's when another appeared and punched me aside. The two of us threw fists and kicks at each other until I knocked him back long enough to get the air to my lungs again.

Donavan did tell us we weren't to discuss this to anyone, but really Rachael is someone I never keep secrets from, and she knows about my identity so who's it going to hurt? Did she like that I was now working for someone who captured me to some underground hideout to fight a terrorist? No. And she was sceptical about the idea of three other superheroes working with us that we hardly knew. But eventually she calmed down about the whole thing…and then that's when another matter between us popped up, one that I was afraid we were going to have to deal with.

(1 Month Ago…)

Even though Super villain and Toxin activities have died down altogether, that didn't stop the ordinary people of London turning into an angry mob. My friends and I did our best to help out during the London riots. There were nights when we got lucky and didn't deal with much; but one time, a shop near Alex and Steph's house was raided and so we tried to protect that street…I say tried because there was just too many and we had to go into retreat.

And just the other night there was a shop that was burnt down just down the street from Rachael's, so I decided to just spend the evening with her to make sure there was no trouble about to head her way. Besides, we needed to study anyway, although it didn't go that far before we were kissing and cuddling while watching whatever crap was on TV. Seriously, it's all reality shows, boring!

''So how was your cinema trip?'' Rachael asked me. ''Didn't cry like you did at Harry Potter?'' She teased ruffling my hair.

''No I didn't cry alright! It was just a decent film alright.'' Yes, I cried at Harry Potter, but come on you have to be lying if you're a teenager that's grown with the series and you haven't cried. I'm the leader of a new League of Superheroes and I suffer from Post-Potter Depression, if Hellrider knew that would be the end of me.

And as if she could read my mind she said. ''Imagine if the others knew you cried.''

''They've probably done the same. Besides I don't know how the newbies would react?''

''Why not?''

''Well we don't really know each other that well yet.''

''You've been working with them for more than a month; I think you need to know more about them if you can trust them. I'm still worried about all this, I just want to make sure you can at least trust the person next to you.''

''I do trust them, we just…haven't exactly sat around a campfire telling personal stories.'' I said sarcastically, but Rachael didn't play along and actually took this seriously.

''Why don't you? I think you need to know more about them.''

''Guess you're taking your counselling role seriously!'' I said poking her ticklish spot on her sides. Rachael recently started up counselling sessions at Hallblock, and she was like leading lady whatever you call it. Helping kids with their personal problems and such, and she's tried to get me to join thinking that I've got the heart for it. I want to join, but I really don't know if that would hinder with my chances of getting into the school football team…which yes, I'm still trying to do, but every time I try something happens to mess it up.

Once again, like the mind reading girlfriend I'm afraid she might be, she starts up the conversation again. ''Guess you still don't want to join?''

''It's not that I don't want to…''

''Oh good, cause I signed you up for it!''

''What?'' I screamed in shock, but lightened up when Rachael started laughing. ''You're joking!''

''You should have seen the look on your face!''

''Did it look something like this?'' My hand went for her neck where I started a tickling frenzy, it was only the other day I realised how ticklish she was. She pleaded for mercy as she almost fell off her bed before I caught her. We both stopped moving for a second, until we leaned forward and kissed lightly. ''That's what you get for scaring me.''

''Well in that case, I better scare you more often.'' She teased before we started kissing once more, this time with much more passion. As we started getting more into the kiss, I was losing track of what we were doing, I've never felt this way with a kiss before. And in no time at all, my hands were starting to make their way underneath her shirt, and before they could grab anything we pulled apart quickly.

''Um…er…'' We both babbled and stuttered unable to find words, until Rachael nodded over towards our forgotten work books. ''Study?''

''Study!'' I quickly responded and we both darted for the books.

I know, I know, we're both 16 so this type of stuff would be normal to most. But me, I was extremely inexperienced with this stuff. That's what happens when your school's sex education teacher falls sick, and the school is too cheap-budget to find another one. I've basically had to learn everything from Jenna, and unfortunately Alex and Steph on occasion (Yes, Steph is younger and he probably knows more about this than me).

After that little incident, it's been getting a bit harder to control these…urges, and I think it's happening to Rachael to. One minute, it all seems fine and we're joking about it; the next we try to do a simple kiss, and almost lose control there and then. We both have no clue what to do, and there's no way I can go to Jenna about this or she'll kill me. And if Rachael's mother found out that I was…almost touching her like that, she'll skin me and then kill me. Talk about between a rock and a hard place.

The Last Shadow Man comes towards me, leaping into the air attempting a fly kick. I roll to the side, dodging the attack, just as he leaps forward to sweep me off my feet. I jump sideways and punch out hitting him on the temple. He stumbles back, and I make the mistake of thinking I have. As I get close, that's when he sweeps me and knocks me down. He punches down, and I grab his fist and we're both held in place.

At least I can take this one, as you can remember; when this started these guys threw us around like ragdolls. But soon we picked it up quick how to fight these guys, and how to handle this level of training…better than the newbies as we called them.

Big Bob seemed like a nice guy, but that was the problem…he was too nice. I hate to say it, but he's like Marcus without the balls, he could easily be the strongest one of us, but he's too afraid to go all out. Snapshot was actually really cool, her Goth uniform and camera weren't just for show. The webs in her get up can be thrown on enemies to scare them, while the camera has a flash on it to blind foes temporarily. The only problem is she's really cocky, always assuming she's won when she hasn't, she was all fighter and no thinker.

Emeraldian seemed to be the only one that could be classed as experienced on their team, in fact out of the whole League, she was the first one to beat a Shadow Man hand to hand. But that's only because she has this different fighting style. And man I got a shock when I found out what it was, and why she used it.

(2 Weeks Ago…)

''When do we get to use this stuff!'' Ultra Kid complained as he and his little brother stared at the concealed Arsenal in the glass chamber. Donavan didn't let us use any of his toys yet, saying we weren't ready. Leaving us to train in the room, and keep looking at them making us motivated into thinking that one day we can use them. And although I'm not big on guns, they did look bad-ass.

''I won't be needing them!'' Hood said to them, cleaning one of his arrows. ''This baby is all I need!''

It wasn't just the bros attention he had, as Snapshot put down the Nunchaku she was practicing with and walked over. ''So you've like never missed a shot?''

''Never…well, the one occasion when I luckily missed Omega Kid's head.''

The newbies all looked at me with confusion more than anything, which I couldn't help but chuckle at. ''Why d-did h-he s-s-shot you?'' Big Bob asked.

''It was just a little mistaken identity crisis…'' I told them and then the thought crept into my head. Trust me, I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I really don't see the point of prolonging it. ''In fact, it wasn't the only identity crisis I've had.''

Before I could get any more words out; Viper, Hood, Ultra and Super Kid quickly grabbed hold of me and pulled me away. ''You are officially out of your mind!'' Ultra Kid hissed at me.

''For what, opening up to them. One of us has to do it!''

''But why now?''

''Why not now? I'm serious guys; so far they haven't given us reason not to trust them. Maybe this is what we need, a little bonding. We're all going to be a team now, so why not?''

Viper was now the one to share her view. ''You talk about your identity mishap, and they'll know your identity. Are you really going to risk that?''

''Honestly, I would rather trust them now then keep pushing them away and regret it later.'' I know it's risky, but this has to be done now before it leads to some sort of friction between us. The others all backed off and let me move forward and stand in front of the newbies, where they got a huge surprise when I took off my mask.

''Hold on…'' Snapshot mumbled trying to recognise me. ''I know you; you were that kid that was framed for being Omega Kid. Holy crap, you are Omega Kid!''

''Yeah, so you want a story, I'll give you one…''

And that's when I gave them a basic detail of my life, leaving out a few essentials until I trust them more. I told them of my adventures as Omega Kid, they laughed and cried at certain points…most of the crying coming from Big Bob. And once my story was finished, I noticed Harry had taken off his hood and was now telling his story. Once he finished, Stella told hers. Followed then by Stephen and Alex, who still wasn't happy about it. But it seemed to work, and we've probably talked more in the past hour than we have in the past month and a half together.

''And what about you?'' Snapshot asked Hellrider. ''What's your big tragic story to right the wrong?''

''Sorry, I don't do bedtime stories!'' Hellrider said as he got up and walked away.

''W-What's his p-problem?'' Big Bob asked.

''Don't know…'' I replied honestly. ''In fact, we don't know that much about him at all. He's kind of like the hangover you can't get rid of.''

''You took my joke!'' Alex moaned playfully punching me in the arm.

After a quick laugh Emeraldian called out. ''Why are you suddenly opening up to us like this?''

''Every team's got to start somewhere.''

''Well, I don't know about Snapshot and Big Bob, but I don't really want to talk about myself!'' She stood up and looked ready to leave.

''How come?'' Harry asked.

''I'm nothing special to talk about.''

''You sure?'' Snapshot asked her.

''No, you two go ahead. I'm just going to…get a few more rounds on the bag and then head home!'' She didn't even give us a chance to talk her back into it before she walked off into the training room, leaving an excited Snapshot.

''Okay…um…reveal time…a little nervous…''

''Just tell us what you want.'' These words came from Steph's mouth of all places. Oh no, I noticed him always looking at Snapshot when he told his story, like he was trying to get a reaction off her. I know Snapshot is a good looking girl, and seems nice…but not someone I was expecting Steph to like.

''Okay, well I guess I can start with the name. Patricia Nandez. I go to Richmond School near East London, where I'm a photographer as you can probably guess. And…I was hooked on superheroes ever since watching the original X-Men with Hugh Jackman…''

''It's always Hugh Jackman!'' Alex muttered under his breath.

''Of course,'' She teased before continuing. ''And then I heard how people in different countries, particularly America with Kick-Ass and the others were actually dressing up as superheroes and fighting crime. I was just so ecstatic that it could be real, that I tried it.''

''Why the Goth style?'' Stella asked.

''Oh that's not really that much different from what I normally wear…'' She laughed. ''But I add different layers of makeup, and dye the edges of the hair darker. But I just decided on Snapshot cause…photographer in training. Rings the bells of Clark Kent and Peter Parker.''

''That's really cool. What about you Big Bob?'' I asked the larger guy.

''Oh…um…P-Patricia?''

''Don't worry, I'll tell,'' Patricia said to him. ''He's Bobby Blake, we're actually old friends that went to the same primary school. And miraculously we both met each other again years later as superheroes.''

''What made you decide to become a superhero?''

That's when Bobby finally took his eye mask off and gave us all a look that was trying to stay cheerful but kept slipping back. ''My brother…w-was a s-superhero before me.''

I was now afraid to ask, but Harry already did that for me. ''What happened to him?''

''H-He's dead!''

''Oh…we're really sorry, we shouldn't have asked…'' I tried to apologise but Bobby just waved at us.

''I-It's okay. He c-caught a d-dangerous man.''

When he couldn't continue, Patricia took over. ''His brother was part of his own superhero team with his friends. One day, the team was patrolling around Leicester, when they tried to catch some guy suspected of an illegal drugs operation. They caught him, but everyone in the team was killed. Bobby wanted to continue their work. So we're on different sides of the city, until we hear a new superhero called Emeraldian wants partners to patrol with. So we met up, and after a month nothing big, until getting taken in for this little mission. I honestly don't know why we were choosing with you guys. At least you're all good at what you do.''

''But you're awesome as well!'' Steph tried to boost her confidence, and it seemed to work as she shot him back a smile. I tried to hold back a laugh as I could see Alex looked like he was about to gag.

''What about Emeraldian?'' I asked them.

''Oh she's not use to opening up to new people. She's really nice but…she…um…has some complications.'' The way Patricia was talking was as if Emeraldian has something major to hide, and they knew what it was. I didn't want to seem pushy, but I just really wanted to know.

Soon enough, we got bored and decided to head home for the day. Emeraldian still hadn't come out of the training room yet, so while no one was looking, I turned back and walked inside. She was sitting on a bench, drinking a bottle Pepsi while staring off into the distance. Her scarf was now further down her face, revealing more of it. I actually gulp, I mean she's really nice looking and pretty but…bad Thomas, you have a girlfriend stop thinking like that…

''Yeah?'' She called out bringing my attention to her and making me jump a bit. ''Sorry, didn't mean to startle you.''

''No my fault, the others were heading home just wanted to let you know.''

''Okay thanks.''

She didn't seem in a talking mood, so I turned ready to head home until she called out again. ''Can we talk for a sec?''

''Sure!'' I got out a little too quick and excitedly, at least it made her smile a little. ''So what did you want to talk about?''

''Just wanted to say…that was…good of you to open up to us.''

''It was nothing.''

''Not really, it was actually a lot. We needed to start talking, and that was real leadership taking responsibility like that.''

''Well I'm sure you've got a lot of leadership in you too.''

''Not really. I don't even know if I'm leader, I just brought the three of us together.''

''You don't have to answer this if you don't want to. But what made you decide to become a superhero?''

She looked like she wasn't going to answer that, something tells me it's not a pleasant story. Finally she looked at me and spoke. ''That's a very complicated story there, which I don't even know all of.''

Perplexed and puzzled were probably the best ways to describe my reaction. ''Sorry, I'm a bit lost there.''

''About a year ago I suffered from amnesia. I don't know how…one time I was just your average girl living the life. Until…an accident.''

''The amnesia?''

She shook her head and once more turned to me, this time her eyes looking like they were going all teary. ''Can you keep just one secret from your friends. I don't want them to know.''

As much as I didn't think it was a good idea keeping a secret for someone I don't know over my friends, I nod showing her I could be trusted. Slowly she reaches for the cape on her left side and just as slowly removes it. I couldn't help it, I had to jump back and yelp a bit. Her strange fighting style, her left-sided cape, why she's right handed with everything…there's nothing where her left arm should be, it was gone! ''What happened?''

''Car accident! Crushed my arm completely, had to be amputated. You could say I went into a spiralling depression afterwards. Then…I suffered some kind of memory gap, two months of my life just forgotten. Apparently my friend says I was some kind of superhero during that period, but I just can't remember. So then my family moved overseas to here. And first day here I hear about Omega Kid. I don't know what it was, almost like a trigger of sorts in my brain, but I just felt I had to be a superhero, to prove I'm not weak because of this. That's why I don't want you to tell the others, I don't want them to think I'm weak.''

''You weak? Are you kidding?'' I yelled at her like she was mad. ''All this time, you've had one arm and you've not only become a superhero but are actually fighting the bad guys and such. That's beyond awesome. That's actually incredible.''

She gave me a warm smile. ''That's what I want to tell myself one day.''

''You know, I still never got your name.''

''It's Diandra…Diandra Holloran.''

''Cool.'' I blurted out before I could stop myself causing her to giggle again.

''You know…'' She continued. ''You're like my inspiration. The hero that I think got me started in this, and here you are helping me out, thanks.''

''I'm just your average superhero. I know others that are more awesome.''

She immediately lit up with excitement. ''You know other superheroes?''

''Oh yeah…can you keep a secret for me as well?'' She nodded in response and I leaned in closer to continue. ''It's the story of a little team up I had with a few heroes from your good old USA…''

I don't know why, but talking to Diandra was so easy, like one of my talks with my friends. Only this happened after we've only just properly got to know each other. She was comfortable around me, and I was her. But I know I have Rachael…and I made the mistake of leaving out in my talk I actually had a girlfriend so as far as she knows I don't have anyone. But she surely doesn't think of me in that way, right?

BAM! I punch the Shadow Man square in the face BAM! And give him an Omega-Swing to the jaw knocking him off me. He attempts to move back into the shadow to evade me, but I know that move, and I'm not going to let him use it. I slide across the ground and hold out my leg for him to trip over. He tries to kick out at me as he falls to ground, but I flip over him and kick him hard in the shoulder leaving him down for the count.

''That's enough!'' Donavan shouts as he walks over to me while the Shadow Men all tend to their wounds and leave the two of us. ''Two minutes, and Thirty-Seven seconds, a new record. What were you focusing on?''

''Lots of things''. I replied coldly. Unlike our new allies in spandex, Donavan was someone I wasn't that interested in getting to know personally. I grabbed a wet cloth and put it to my bloody mouth. ''So when is this Victor of yours going to make a move?''

''I believe he will soon. And we can't do anything until he makes his presence known.''

''I don't care how we do it; I just want to make sure that he and Douglas are off the street. And then we're going after Marcus and the rest of Toxin.''

''Already you're displaying such leadership, confidence and authority at such a young age.''

''You going to give me a medal?'' I replied sarcastically. ''You've given us a lot of training and info and I appreciate it. But there's still one thing about you that bugs me!''

''Only one? Well I'm certainly glad to hear that!'' He said with wit in every word.

I ignored his comment and went on. ''You never told us why you were relieved of your duties.''

''Your right I didn't!'' Was all he said before walking off with cane in hand and leaving me on my own. Playing mysterious isn't working on me; he still hasn't spilled the beans on everything I want to know. Like how does he know about this Victor in the first place? Where he acquired this entire tech if he's no longer a part of the Army? And most important of all…why choose us? I've got a feeling we're going to find out the hard way.

To Be Continued...

So that was a lot to get through in the first chapter of the new volume. Like a recap of what's gone on since the last chapter, and what to look forward to in the future. So can this Donavan really be trusted? Are the new heroes up to the task? And Thomas and Rachael's relationship seems to be growing as well...plenty of trouble ahead for the gang. Until next time, take care and thanks!