Limelight and Archer

The moment Hiccup left Merida released a disappointed sigh before falling back onto her couch. She'd been looking forward to him spending the night with her. She'd been especially looking forward to sex. She didn't know why, but she imagined Hiccup would be really good at it. He was so good with his hands after all. And if what she felt through his pants was any indication he was probably 'Vast' in his own way.

With nothing else to do for the night she settled down and turned on her TV. She flipped through the channels before settling on a standup comedy special. She wasn't really paying all that much attention, she just liked the noise.

She was slightly miffed at this so called 'best friend' that had stolen Hiccup's time so suddenly. She wondered what was so important he had to leave at that moment. But she hadn't been lying when she said she knew a thing or two about best friends.

Then as if on cue her phone rang. Glancing down, she saw it was her own best friend.

Pressing the answer key she brought the phone up to her ear. "Hello," she said.

"Hey Merida it's me Punz," came the voice of her friend.

"Hey Punz. How's Paris," she asked with a smile.

"Oh it was great but I'm not in Paris anymore," her friend replied.

Merida cocked an eyebrow at this. Strange, she thought her shoot would last much longer. "So where are you then?"

"Oh I'm actually in Berk," her friend informed her.

Merida perked up at this. A smile formed on her face at the prospect of seeing her bestie. "Oh really, where are you then?"

"Yeah, that's why I called. I was flying over the ocean and while coming into the city I saw something weird at the docks. Something that I could use a teeny bit of help with. If you're not still on your date that is," her friend said sheepishly.

"Docks?" she asked psyching herself up.

"Yes."

"I'll be right there," she said as she hung up. With a smile she walked into her room and went to her closet. Reaching behind her plethora of clothes she pulled out a large case. Snapping it open she smiled excitedly.

After a few moments Merida stepped out dressed in her costume. She wore a dark green leather jacket which was over a Kevlar vest. She also had matching green combat pants with various pockets for gadgets and armored pads for close combat. On her feet she wore black leather boots with steel toes and on her hands her fingerless black leather gloves. Her hair was now in a single plait running down her back and she placed a green mask over her face that covered her eyes and nose. Finishing her ensemble she placed a long hooded dark green cloak which she would wear up to hide her hair.

Lastly on her back was a quiver of numerous high tech arrows and in her hand was a white short bow with a laser sight attached to it.

In this costume Merida went by Archer. She was one of the two defenders of Corona City alongside her partner. Though she wasn't in her city she never trailed without her gear. Walking over to the balcony of her apartment she drew an arrow from her quiver and aimed at the parking garage across the street. Taking aim she let the arrow fly. Trailing behind this arrow was a line of incredibly strong yet light wire. The arrow imbedded into the stone of the building across the street.

She secured the line on her end a gave it a jerk to check the stability. Satisfied she reached into a pocket on her pants and pulled out a small hand held trolley and attaching it to the line she pushed off from her building and zipped through the air. Coming near the parking lot she activated the breaking system to slow down before letting go and dropping in through an open slot of the garage. Making her way through the garage she stopped at a covered motorcycle. Pulling the cover off she smiled down at her modified emerald green sports bike. Getting on and starting the engine she placed on her riding helmet before she revved it up and zoomed out of the garage.

As she flew through the streets of Berk at blinding speeds she made her way to the docks. As she went her cloak billowed and flapped in the wind and all she could hear was the thrum and whir of her bike. Then something popped into her line of sight. Glancing over she saw a familiar blue orb bobbing up and down while maintaining pace with her.

Immediately it darted to the left and she leaned left to follow after it. Knowing that it was showing her the fastest way to her destination.

Yellow flashes lit up the docks as a person battle against dark creature of unknown origin and intent. The person was a women. Dressed in a light purple outfit with silver highlights. The material of her outfit was a spandex like material but made by her partner's company for combat purpose meaning it was stronger and more durable. At her feet were silver high heeled boots that pulled up past her knees and over her leggings which gave her an additional 2 inches to her 5'8 frame. On the top portion of her body was a sleeved light purple top with an extending skirt in the back. On her arms were silver and purple fingerless gloves that ran up to her elbows and connect to her top. On her face was a purple mask covering her eyes with yellow colored shades.

The most notable feature about the young woman was her hair. It was a shining golden blond that ran down her back and stopped just behind her knees.

This woman was a superhero. One of the defenders of Corona City she was called Limelight. Limelight was like a living solar battery. She constantly and passively absorbed sunlight during the day and when using her powers had increased strength, speed, flight, durability, and the ability to project intense solar radiation from her hands in varying intensity which she called sun blasts. Additionally she could control her hair at will. Lengthening it and using it to ensnare and trap her enemies. But one her most precious and wonderful gifts was the ability to pass some her energy off to other people and heal them by wrapping her hair around the affected part of the body.

Currently Limelight was fighting against some strange creatures that she spotted on the docks as she was flying into Berk. As she blasted and punched them she saw that they appeared to be made of black sand. They gave her an eerie feeling as she sensed black magic giving the creature life and form.

There were fifteen of them at the moment. Surrounding her and perched on shipping crates as they stared her down with menacing amber eyes. They looked like skeletal horses and they reared and shook their heads in anger.

Limelight stared them down as she waited for an attack. She heard one whinny behind her. Glancing over her shoulder she willed her hair into action. In a flash it whipped at the creature and ripped through it, reducing it to sand. One in front of her suddenly lunged. Raising her hands up, she focused her energy and fired a sun blast at it. A searing hole was blasted though it before the sand fell apart and it was done.

Suddenly all the creatures tensed to lunge at once. Seeing this Limelight gathered her energies and leapt into the air. Hovering above them she cursed as she saw they could take to the air as well. Facing forward she sped away. Flying over shipping crates and under cranes as she would occasionally turn around to blast at one getting to close. Suddenly she heard a cry above her. Glancing up she saw one had broken off from the others to ambush her. It collided with her, sending them both crashing to the ground.

They wrestled as Limelight was pinned under it. It attempted to lash at her with its jaws but Limelight held it mouth open and at bay. Concentrating, she willed her hair in movement. She had it lengthen and wrap wound the thing's body. Then she willed it to begin tightening. Within a few moments her hair squeezed the thing so hard her hair caused it to rip apart. Rolling back and springing to her feet she thrust her hands out and fired off sun blasts at the five remaining creatures.

In a few moments now were left. Limelight smiled to herself proudly and put her hands on her hips.

"Maybe I didn't need help after all," she said to herself. Suddenly a flash caught her attention as an arrow flew over her shoulder. Glancing back she saw an arrow buried into the eye of one of the creatures she hadn't noticed. The thing fell apart as the arrow detonated and scattered its body to the wind.

"You were saying?" came a familiar voice. With a smile Limelight faced forward and saw her partner approaching. Her bow in hand and hood up. But she could see a smile underneath her hood.

"Oh Mer it's so good to see you," Limelight cried as she ran forward and threw her arms around her best friend. Merida grunted and wheezed as her enthusiastic friend nearly crushed her. The girl didn't know her own strength while she was using he powers.

"Good to see you too Limelight," she said with emphasis on her superhero name.

"Ooops, sorry Archer," Limelight said with a sheepish smile as she set her down. Suddenly a monstrous shriek got their attention. Turning around they gasped as they saw a large red shipping container hurtling toward them. But leaping into action Limelight stepped forward and raised her arms.

With a huff she caught the container and held it above her head, keeping it from crushing her friend. Merida had ducked lightly out of instinct but smiled as she saw her friend holding the container. The she glanced in the direction it had come flying from to see a large bipedal robot. With wings and a pointed head and spine that reminded her of a dragon.

Narrowing her eyes she drew an arrow and fired at it. Her aim was true as it went straight for the things chest. But at the last second it dodged by jerking to the right. The robot then raised an arm and pointed it at the two women, preparing to fire at them.

Archer and Limelight smirked knowingly. As the dragon was about to fire it was suddenly pierced from behind by the same arrow as before. It started to spark and short circuit violently as it tried to assess the damage. But while it was doing that Limelight took to the air and with the shipping container still in hand she flew toward the robot before slamming it down on top of it. There was a muffled explosion from the robot before everything was silent.

Limelight touched down and walked back toward Archer, whose white bow covered in mystic Gaelic symbols was glowing. Her bow was magic. Though her aim was already impeccable any arrow she fired from her bow would be drawn to the target she was aiming for even if she missed. Assuming nothing got in its way that is. The bow had been in her family for generations and now it was hers. Additionally holding the bow allowed the user to see wisps. Little spirits who would serve as an early warning system and even lead the owner to whatever they were trying to find.

"What were those thing?" Archer asked aloud.

"I have no idea," Limelight said with a shrug. "I just saw them as I was flying in. I sense dark magic at work," Limelight said with a shudder.

"You think its Gothel?" Archer asked seriously.

Limelight pursed her lips and though about it. She glanced around at the dead things. "No. It's someone else. But…" she paused as she turned to look toward the city. "I can't help but get the feeling that Gothel is somehow involved," she whispered.

"And what about that robot?" Limelight pointed out.

"No idea," Archer said.

Archer sighed. This wasn't good. Still, she couldn't help wonder what those things had been after. Summoning up a wisp she asked them to lead her to what the creature and robot had been looking for. The little spirit bobbed up and down before moving away from her. Archer followed it with Limelight following loyally beside her.

"So how was your date with Hiccup?" Limelight asked with a smile.

Archer couldn't help but smile and turn her head shyly. "It was good." She said sincerely. She'd been telling her friend about him since they'd met. She just liked him so much.

Limelight let out a giddy squeal for her friend. She was glad she'd found someone. Merida was so picky with men. She'd even tried to set her up with her own friends but she always turned them down.

"How's Eugene?" Archer asked. Limelight's face fell.

"We're on a break," she said with a small shrug.

"What!? Why!?" Archer asked in shock.

Limelight shrugged gain. "I'll tell you later," she muttered quietly.

"You better," Archer said firmly. Suddenly she heard a whisper as the wisps came to a large blue shipping container. Archer and Limelight exchanged a glanced before the walked to the front and opened it. Going inside, Limelight willed her hair to glow to give them some light. They scanned the contents and saw they were smaller wooden crates.

"Hey look, they're from Scotland," Limelight said as she pointed at a shipping sticker. Archer inspected them and noticed that too.

"Punz, open this crate for me," Archer told her friend. Her friend hesitated for a moment before walking over. Gripping the edge she easily pried off the top of a container. Inside they saw a sword. A sheathed long sword. Limelight didn't know what to make of it and just stared at it.

But Archer noticed the symbol on the hilt and her face paled.

"No. It can nae be," she said. Her accent slipping out due to her surprise. Suddenly the sounds of police sirens could be heard in the distance. With no time to think the women rushed out of the crate before Limelight wrapped and arm around her friend and took to the air. As they flew Limelight noticed her friend was staring down at the crate with the sword.

"What is it Mer?" she asked curiously.

Merida remained silent. One of her worst fears had been realized. It had been found. And that meant the he probably had a hand in this.

"The Sword of Mor'du," she whispered in dread.

Things were about to get very interesting in Berk.

Second Chapter. Limelight and Archer. Hope you like. Feel free to review and ask queston if you got them.