Author: I'm sorry I haven't updated lately. I've had my hands full with dozens of other projects and whatnot. I introduce to you chapter 4 (to which I'm currently writing chapter 6). This chapter is particularly important.. because it introduces a new light, plus you get to meet one of the new characters that will be involved with this story (not full, just the occasional appearance or so).
There's a bit of foreshadowing in this chapter that will resonate into the later chapters, I'm not going to say what or point out anything specific, so just be aware. The next few chapters are going to be a tad-bit out there because of how complex I've made this story (but it's so going to be worth it, I assure you) so bare with me as I lay it all out in a way that you all understand. If you've any questions always ask! I hope you guys like this chapter. Thanks for all the loves. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: DC totally isn't mine. I just own the Energy Court users and whatever else I create.
[MaraJade57]
Be warned there will be many cliffhangers in this story! I'm sorry, but it's just the way it all falls that leaves such teasing ends of the chapters. :3
[drsonicfan]
It gets worse. The intensity will be crazy. I've got so many loops to this rollercoaster I'm actually dreading just trying to write it all out and to complete it eventually, haha. I hope you enjoy this chapter. n_n
Ruba had shown Alex much of the island; the buildings, rooms, paths, areas, creatures and whatnot. He tried to pay attention but she knew he just wanted to fight her.
As she stepped out of the facility and into the evening sun she moved to a small empty area meant for sparring. Alex followed her, waiting patiently for whatever she was doing.
Just as she came to a stop she allowed anger to take hold of her, red energy sizzling around her fingers. In the next second she spun, arm shifting to throw several bolts at him.
He ducked and flipped, landing in a crouch with wide eyes. He stood slowly then, observing her.
His blood ran cold. He had found one. He gestured toward her hand, letting curiosity enter his voice. "Just what are you?"
He watched her as her cloudy emeralds twitched. "I'm.. a part of a project, a few years back, to test an idea, an interest. Could mankind manipulate their chi into a weapon, a defense or both? In theory."
"I'm assuming it was a success." He stated boredly.
She nodded her head, glancing to the sky. "Only a select few could ever be prominent enough for it to work. The scientist, as we called him, collected eight children and injected them with a chemical. Because of our.. uniqueness we all obtained a different color."
So.. Morgan had perfected the project. How amusing. A smile twitched onto his lips as he nodded his head. "Doctor Morgan Renee, part of Oceanside, a corporation in Lincolnshire, Illinois." At this sudden knowledge she tensed, hands flicking into fists.
"How do you know this?" She demanded.
"My father, Jeremiah, was.. close to the good doctor years ago. You could say I've seen the mansion several times." He paused, studying his nails. "I recall, a bit ago.. there were a group of children coming to the labs for the project the scientist was working on. I never actually met them with the exception of two. Jack Zendric and Barrett Vestri." He chuckled. "What happened after doesn't matter." He gestured at her. "Where is Jack anyway? How is he?"
She shrugged. "Crazy. The kid went insane. The project changed him. He became.. violent." She looked away, recalling the threat he had made.
He had turned to Atty with a scowl, telling him that he was next, then addressing them all with that demonic smirk.. and basically said he was going for them all, but later. She closed her eyes, recalling the almost vibrant quality of those green orbs that belonged to Jack.
"I fear some day he will find us and kill all of us.. at least those that remain."
This phrase caught his attention. Those that remain? "What do you mean by that?"
She snorted. "You see.. an.. accident happened a bit ago.. where I.. where Barrett and Roger died. There are only five that Jack can target." She lifted her gaze to study his own, murky green-brown meeting cloudy emeralds.
Where I. What had she been about to say? He stuffed his hands into his pockets, his body taking on a very relaxed manner as he paused to momentarily study the area they were in. He felt a soft smirk crease his face as he lifted a hand, pointing a finger at her as he focused solely on her. "I would love to meet the others, to.. reunite with people I've been told so much about."
She downcast her gaze at this, realizing that she was on bad terms with San, who was most likely already rallying Ember and Vito. "I can't, sadly."
"Let me guess." His stony gaze drew hers to meet them equally. "You're the reason Barrett and Roger are dead.. and so the rest despise you."
"You could.. say that." She scowled now, feeling anger beginning to bubble in her chest. She kicked a rock, gritting her teeth. Red energy began to zap the air around her, just barely though.
Alex couldn't help but to push her buttons. That was just how he was, he loved testing people, seeing limits, prodding. It was so simple and amusing to see how she reacted to specific comments. Sometimes she expressed sorrow, then anger and then shame. She sighed, calming herself visibly.
An idea crossed his mind as he observed her somber expression. "What say you and I.. sneak off and go to the mainland?"
Her head snapped up and her wide eyes focused on him. "Why?"
"There's this amazing restaurant in California, it's actually in a small city. I'm starving."
"But.. how will we get there?" He stomach growled at the prospect of food.
He rubbed his jawline, pursing his lips. "Good question."
A smile tilted her lips and she stepped forth to him. "Visualize the city and I'll do the rest." She held out her hand to him.
He eyed it, confused.
"Just take my hand and think strongly of the city."
He nodded and took her hand. He brought up a mental image of the city and red energy consumed them, teleporting them. When he blinked they were standing before the pizza joint in Jump City. Ruba tensed at his side, frozen.
No.
The flicking of lights on his arm sensor informed the Titan that he needed to recharge his batteries. Cyborg grumbled irritably and stalked off to his room. The door slid open and he strolled inside and to his computer, turning it on. He tapped at the keys, then moved to his 'bed' (which was standing up but bent back). He plugged himself in and let the computer do the rest as he powered down.
Beast Boy tensed at his perch, having been playing on Cyborg's computer. Just as Cy's eyes closed and BB fell to the floor as a rat the computer began to beep continuously and Cy started to flail on his stand. Oh no! What was going on?
He shifted to his human form and rushed over to the keyboard, bashing keys in the hopes of figuring out which made it stop.. but when he looked at the screen two words blinked.
Virus detected.
Not another virus! Cy was going to kill him!
The door whooshed open several seconds later and in bound Robin, his Bo-staff at the ready.
"Cybor-" He paused when he noticed Cyborg was shaking on his stand, Beast Boy was at the computer and the words 'Virus detected' were spelled out on the screen above.
He leveled a dark gaze on the changeling and Beast Boy tried not to melt beneath it. "Beast Boy, what happened?"
"Well I- He- I-... game.. ugh! Cy was away so I wanted to play Haunted City on his computer, but I heard him coming back, didn't want to get caught, turned everything off and hid. He plugged himself in to recharge and now this. I didn't know it had a virus attached!" Beast Boy spilled the beans.
Robin's eye twitched. "BB stop using Cyborg's machine. It's not a toy."
Beast Boy hung his head after nodding.
The leader moved over, pushing BB out of the way. He tapped many keys before a screen appeared and a second shortly after. The beeping stopped. Robin sighed, turning to glare down BB with his hands on his hip, his Bo-staff put up. "Out of Cy's room."
BB nodded and departed, heading to the living room to do something else, something less dangerous.
An object flashed in the distance before it streaked across the sky, leaving behind a small white line that dissipated seconds after. "Wooo-hoo!" A voice crowed, echoing like a phantom. The shape spun, twirled, flipped and weaved through clouds and then buildings as it crossed the country, heading to a specific place of interest; Kansas City.
Captain Marvel still had a ways to go before he met up with an.. old friend of his from Fawcett City. It would be nice to see Valence after all those years of the guy disappearing into pretty much thin air before showing up one day out of the blue. Val had told him a bit about what happened to him.. back when he was taken, but not much else in between that and his sudden appearance. They'd only gotten to talk for an hour before CM was called off to handle something in one of the major cities. When he came back Valence was gone.
He'd been trying to track down the evasive viper and it had taken him weeks before a location appeared on the sensors. He was currently residing in Cherry Street, Kansas City.. and so that was where the lightning hero was headed.
The homes were spread out before him as he calmed his flight, descending slowly to land a bit away from the house that he knew contained his friend. 1478 Cherry Street. He hid behind some bushes and whispered.. "Shazam!" Lightning struck him and instead of Captain Marvel, as the dust cleared, Billy Batson stood proudly. He ran to the other side of the alley and approached the house from the opposite side. He moved around to the front, walked up the steps, took a deep breath.. and knocked.
The knock on the door caught all four off-guard. San was rubbing her face as Eryn watched her, curious blue-grey eyes narrowing on the previously unconscious female. What was her deal?
She scowled as the tensed Alvin was stalking over to the door to answer the unwelcome guest. Who could it be?
The dark haired German reached for the knob.. and threw open the door to reveal a kid. He was short, at five foot four, thin frame with black hair and blue eyes. He beamed a smile, looked back the taller guy into the room and his smile widened.
"Who is it?" Valence asked and stood. Eryn watched as he moved to stand, but when he saw who it was.. he froze.. before slowly grinning from ear to ear. "Billy!"
"Valence!" The younger boy was cheerful at the sound of Val's voice.
"Let him in, Al!" Alvin did as Valence said, hesitantly opening the door more to let the kid in. He entered and came into the living area, which was visible from the entrance. Alvin shut the door and returned to his seat.
Eryn didn't know what to make of this kid.
"Guys, it's fine. This is Billy Batson. I grew up with 'im, 'e's from my old 'ome in Fawcett City." Valence explained.
Billy waved and took a seat on the sofa beside Valence. Across from him in a chair was Alvin. Eryn and the chick had a sofa.
Valence gestured to his friends. "Billy I want you ta' meet my friends. Eryn, Sidra and Alvin." Each named nodded.
"I need to speak with you. Privately." The brown haired chick, Sidra, said sternly, gazing at Valence. Eryn arched a brow as Val calmly stood and the pair moved to another room.
Eryn sighed deeply as Alvin's eye twitched.
"So just vhat are you?" Alvin asked of Billy, tilting his head a bit.
"Me?" Billy confusedly pointed at himself.
Alvin shook his head as a yes.
"I'm just normal." There was a slight hesitation to his words, Eryn detected. The boy was not telling the truth.
A smirk crossed her lips. This was going to be amusing.