As I slowly woke up with a massive head ache, I was attacked by a blinding white light before my eyes adjusted to see that it was a light, similar to the ones you'd see in an operating table. As I tried to move, I noticed how my wrists, ankles, and head were restrained by metal straps that shared a green glow. "I see you're awake", a familiar voice said.
As suspected, the man who commanded the soldiers in the school gymnasium now stood above me blocking the light. "did you enjoy your nap?", he asked, "with the subjects we must make sure they're as comfortable as possible to achieve the most natural results from them." "What?", I replied confused from what he was saying, "what are you talking about?…better question, what do you want with me?"
"Calm down, I understand you have questions. Allow me to explain", he answered. He walked over to some medical equipment which connected to tubes which I realised were stuck in my body in different places. "I am Dr. Desmond.", he began to explain, "I am a scientist who works as part of a group by the name of CADMUS." CADMUS! That was what Grandma was talking about in the letter I found.
"And…", Desmond continued on, "we know about you and your Grandfather." My eyes widened in surprise, how could they have known. That's impossible…unless. "Did you guys killed my family?", I bluntly asked, if they knew about Grandpa then maybe they were the ones responsible for what happened to my parents and Grandma. "Oh, no!", he exclaimed, "that was our superior's idea. If there's only one of you left, it'd be easier to contain you so we can study you and take samples." That was when my mind went back to the tubes that were filled with my blood. Ok: taking my blood samples, studying me and kidnapping me. It's official, these people are crazy.
I tried tugging at the restraints as hard as I could but every time I did, a wave of pain filled my body causing me to groan. "Kryptonite", Desmond stated, "radioactive substance from Krypton that's only harmful to kryptonians like yourself. Can't have you running off when we haven't finished with you yet." That would explain the headaches. This was bad, like something out of American Horror Story. I had to get out of here but my options were limited. I looked around to see my things on the metal tray by the table including my phone. If I could reach it then maybe I can call the police or better, the Justice League. I need to wait for an opportunity.
"Dr Desmond", a voice called from the speaker system, "we have a problem."
Desmond pressed a button on the desk connected to a mic and replied, "I'll be right there." He turned to me before leaving, "don't go anywhere." He left through a sliding door on the left leaving me alone in the room. Not wasting time, I began to search for a way out of the restraints. I pushed against them hoping they'll break, despite what Desmond says. It was probable that the restraints wouldn't break but after a minute or so, they broke.
Checking around to make sure nobody heard, I went to the table and grabbed my phone and thought about who to call. Police…no with people as dangerous as Grandma warned, it would be above them but I can't call the Justice League…I don't even think they have a phone. So I called the one person who I felt would be safer…Barry.
After a few rings, he answered. "Barry", I whispered, "is that you?" "Aaron where are you, we heard about what happened at school, we've been worried sick.", he answered. "They took me, I don't know where, but I managed to get out of the restraints.", I said. "Don't worry Aaron", he replied, "I have an idea, can you stay on the call so we can track your phone." "S-sure", I stuttered, "but I'm not sure if I can stay on for long." I looked around to check no one was still there. "Alright Aaron, can you find somewhere to hide", he suggested. "Sure", I began looking around the room to look for a good hiding spot. Then I hear the worst possible thing I could hear at that moment from the other side of the door.
"Now sir, I believe you'll be most impressed with this specimen", Dr Desmond said, "he's just in this room." "Oh no", I whimpered. "Aaron what's going on?", Barry asked in worry. I began looking for a way out of the room or a hiding spot as I whispered, "they're coming back Barry. I don't have much time." I spotted a hallway across the room and began running through it as I began hearing shouting from the previous room and an alarm sounding. "Barry I'm in a hallway, I couldn't hide so I had to run", I told him. "Don't worry Aaron, we've got your location and we're on our way. Just keep running until you find a hiding spot.", he said trying to calm me which worked with only a bit of effect. As I ran, I saw lights emanating from behind me getting brighter, they were gonna find me.
I found a room that was big and filled with military type vehicles, this must have been a hangar which means there should be a giant door to the outside world in here. As I looked around, I couldn't find anything close to a panel or just a stupid button. Then I began to hear gunshots ringing loudly throughout the hangar causing me to hide behind one of the vehicles in panic. As I peeked around, I didn't see anyone but I could still hear the gunshots. They must be after someone or something else. Could it be help?
"Looks like they've found you", a deep voice growled from behind me causing me to jump and immediately back away from the figure. He stood tall and upright like a soldier, wearing a blue jacket with golden buttons on his shoulders and belt with a red stripe running down by the zipper. Although, the most noticeable and memorable feature of him wad the scars of what seemed like a claw running across his face. "But despite their efforts", he continued, "they won't take you from us, you are still needed by my employer."
"O-ok look mate", I stuttered, "like I told that scientist guy, I don't wanna be a part of this and I'd very much like to go home." He chuckled before replying, "Oh I'm afraid you don't have a say in the matter kryptonian." As I heard the gunfire dying down, I decided to stall for time, hoping that whatever they shot at was help. "Who are you?", I asked. "I am Vandal Savage", he answered, "and I will soon be one of the most powerful beings in the universe." "Ok", I said, "you're just as crazy as that looney doctor." "Oh don't worry", he said as he walked closer causing shivers to run down my spine, "you won't be seeing much of anything during the experiments."
Before I could escape, he grabbed me by the throat and held me against one of the tanks sending the air rushing from my lungs. "Now", he growled, "it's time to begin." "Now hold on a second", i struggled to say, "don't you think we can sort this another way." "I'm afraid not", he replied, "it's too late." As he was about to knock me unconscious, a fist connected with his face sending him flying to the wall dropping me on the floor. As I slowly stood up after gaining my breath back, I was face to face with a face I had only seen on the news…It was Superman.