Syndrome's Return

Invisigirl gaped at her family's former antagonistic adversary. Questions stirred in her mind. She wondered, "How did he survive? Why is he here? And most importantly, when did he become a hero?"

"You look rather pale young lady." Syndrome said, rather politely. He extended his hand. "Here, let me help you."

To everyone's surprised, Invisigirl slapped his hand away. Everyone gasped. The teenaged heroine got to her feet, glaring at the innocent-looking "hero".

"Don't touch me." she growled.

"I know what you are thinking. How in the world did I survive right? And also, my new. . . abilities you are pondering as well right?" he remarked.

Invisigirl's eyes widened. "Did he just read my mind?" she thought.

Syndrome grinned. "Yes Invisigirl, I did." he answered, winking at Invisigirl. "Well, to start things off, I'll explain to you. . ."

"HELP! STOP THEIF!"

The crowd of people looked around. They finally see a speeding car, rushing away from a jewelry store nearby. Invisigirl had just became invisible and was about to take action. Suddenly, Syndrome pointed his finger at the getaway car, fired his zero-point-energy beam, and trapped the vehicle in complete immobilization. Syndrome lifted it up into the air, as the people applauded. At that moment, Syndrome performed another astounding act. He stared at the immobilized car. Then, a blast of red light shot from his eyes. The blasts were aimed at the tires, causing them to melt. After that, he retracted he immobilizing beam and the car crashed to the ground. Police officers cuffed the robbers and took them to jail.

All the while, Invisigirl stared in amazement at Syndrome and his heroic deed. People cheered for him. Syndrome looked at Invisigirl and slowly walked to her. Invisigirl just glared at him.

"You know, this is a rather odd way to appreciate me after I just saved your life." Syndrome brought his hand toward the young Super's face. "A simple thanks is all I. . ."

Invisigirl pushed his hand away. "Listen, I don't know what is going on here, but you are up to something."

"Are you accusing me, a hero, for doing something wrong?"

People whispered to each other. Invisigirl was able to hear slightly audible rude remarks about her. Suddenly, the Incredibile showed up. Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Speedster all jumped out of the car.

"SYNDROME!" said a surprised Speedster.

"LEAVE MY DAUGHTER ALONE!" Elastigirl yelled as she elongated her arms around her daughter and pulled her to her family. "Are you okay?" she asked Invisigirl. She nodded her head.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!" Mr Incredible ordered as he ran up to Syndrome. He brought his arm back and thrusted his fist at him. To everyone's astonishment, Syndrome caught the powerful punch with his hand. Mr. Incredible gasped in surprise as Syndrome grinned back at him.

"Hello Mr. Incredible, long time no see." he smirked. "Can you please tell me why are you attcking me after I saved your daughter's life?

Syndrome released his grip on Mr. Incredible's fist. As he backed toward his family, people started to unite together, creating a wall of people between the family of supers and Syndrome. The people began to boo and show displeasure at the Incredibles' actions. Mr. Incredible wanted to barge right through the barricade of humans but Elastigirl wrapped her arms around her husband's body.

"No, don't do it. We'll settle this later." She tried to convince. Invisigirl and Speedster got into the Incredibile. Elastigirl later got into the car as well. Temptation tried on Mr. Incredible but he reluctantly got into his car and drove off.

People cheered as the family drove away. Syndrome smiled heroically as everyone praised their new hero. Suddenly, Syndrome heard the cries for help a mile away.

"Well, it seems like someone is in trouble." he said. "So long civilians!"

Syndrome's rocket boots activated. A blast of blue spouted from his jet boots as the new hero ventured to perform more heroic deeds.