Puzzled Parrs

After Violet showered, put on a pair of purple pajamas, she hung her Super Suit in her closet. While brushing her hair, she heard a knock on the door. Violet placed her brush down and went to answer the door. It was Dash.

"Can I help you?" she rudely asked, remembering his actions before her date this morning.

"Uh, mom and dad want to talk to us downstairs Vi."

Dash ran downstairs. Violet followed after him. She entered the kitchen and found her family assembled in the living room. She sat down on the couch. Helen joined her. Dash sat on the floor while Bob planted himself on an easy chair.

"Vi, we already told Dash but do you know why we called for a family meeting?" Helen asked.

Violet shook her head but had an idea. "Is this about what happened today with Syndrome?"

"Yes, but there is much more to that." said Bob.

Helen asked, "Violet sweetie, exactly what happened as soon as you left the house?"

Violet told her family that she and Tony went to the mall then decided to take a walk by the Seaport. Then, she explained that a fire broke out and she abandoned Tony to check it out. She went inside to go rescue a little girl, but because she was so dehydrated and fatigued, she ran out of energy. When the building started to collapse, she threw herself on top of the girl to protect her.

"I guess that was when Syndrome zapped me with his immobi-ray and slammed me through the wall and onto the street before the building collapsed on top of me. And I guess that is it."

A moment of silence fell upon the family. Minutes later, Dash attacked with a storm of questions.

"How did he survive? How did he know you were in trouble? Are you hurt? What about the other girl? And what happened after that?"

Bob laughed. "Take it easy son. One question at a time please."

"But how did he survive the accident with his jet plane Vi? And exactly what is he up too?" Helen wondered.

"That is not what puzzles me mom." replied Violet. "What worries me is. . . Syndrome has changed."

The family gave her an intriguing stare.

"Do you mean he is actually a good guy like us?"

Violet answered, "Not a change of heart Dash. What I meant to say is, he is a more powerful person than the last time we met."

"What do you mean?" inquired Bob.

"Well, first off, I'm not sure if it counts, but feels like he knew that the little girl and I were in trouble. Secondly, after he rescued me, he had this power that took away my pain and completely healed me. Also, I'm not sure if he upgraded his mask, but he shot laser beams from his eyes."

The family gasped in amazement.

"I doubt that it was a Super Suit upgrade." stated Bob, shaking his head. "When I punched him, it was with all of my power. A punch like that can send you flying. It isn't like him, or any human, to catch my powerful Incredipunch."

"Bob, don't get me wrong, but isn't it true that the only Super capable enough of doing that is Meta Man?" Helen questioned.

Bob nodded. "Honey, kids, we have an incredibly powerful Super out there. I don't know what his intentions are, but all I can tell you is to stay alert. Syndrome was an enemy to us once."

Everyone nodded. Bob walked into the kitchen and grabbed the telephone.

"Who are you calling" asked Helen.

"Rick. We need to get some answers."

Bob dialed the number to Rick's office located at the National Supers Agency Head Quarters. Seconds later, Rick picked up the phone.

"Bob?"

"Rick, we need to talk."

"Let me guess. Syndrome returned and you want information right?"

"Obviously."

"Well, it is an important matter to discuss. But not tonight. It is late and I'm sure your daughter is probably tired from her encounter with your. . . former "admirer." Tomorrow, you bring your family and we'll talk."

Meanwhile, Violet looked outside the window in her room, puzzled and apprehensive by the return of the first ever villain she ever faced. She sighed, feeling a sense of uncertainty and uneasiness. She knew Syndrome has grown in power. But she could not help but ponder. What are is intentions? And how did he get so powerful?

Every Super in the world has a secret. There isn't a single one who doesn't. From a secret identity, to a secret lair, even a secret past, every Super has one. This one made Vi and the rest of the Parr family wonder. Since Syndrome is technically a Super Hero, what are his secrets that made him who he is?