Chapter 1- By order of Mayor Smallwood

"And in other news Mayor Smallwood has declared two new laws that go hand in hand with today's law enforcement-"

The screen cut to the podium, a short thin man with short dark hair and sparkling blue eyes shouted out.

"We deserve safety! No longer will we sit passively beneath a robot's foot or on the cold floor of the grocery store as we are threatened by rays!"

It switched back to the newscaster, a look of adoration on his face.

"He has declared that police officers are now allowed to shoot on sight if they come across the criminals on this list."

A list of names went past the screen, every villain was on it.

"He has also motioned that those who commit crimes of the so called 'Fair City degree' and have been merely taken into custody will be given the death penalty, ensuring safety and order for today's popu-"

The screen went black.

Becky Botsford stood dumbfounded in front of the television, her eyes wide, her hand holding the small black remote was shaking.
A small worried squeak by her side and a tug at her sweater's sleeve pulled her back into reality and she turned to Bob, "I can't believe this Bob…"
A voice from the kitchen made the young girl flinch, she closed her eyes for a moment before she turned to face her father.
"Oh I know, I can't believe it either," Tim Botsford said as he ran a rag across the surface of a dinner plate, "Finally someone's doing something about those villains!"
Becky blinked at her father, "But dad!" she yelped in disbelief, "Just because they've committed crimes doesn't mean that they deserve to die!"

They didn't right?
The thought crossed Becky's mind for only a second, and she immediately felt guilty. No one deserved to die, even the most horrible of criminals.

"I think they've had enough chances honey," her dad said blandly, his gaze fixed on the washrag.
The remote dropped from Becky's hand and onto the carpet, something was tugging at her heart. She thought that she had known her father so well…
She shook her head, "No, it's not going to happen!" with that she stomped up the stairs, pushing aside a surprised TJ as she travelled to her room.
Bob followed, a worried expression on his face.
Finally Becky was in her room and on her bed, her face pressed against her pillow. Her mind raced to think of what could happen to the Villains. And how she would feel if one of them were to die…

"Maybe-maybe they'll know about the laws and they'll stay hiding," she mumbled, her voice muffled greatly by the pillow.
Bob squeaked at her, basically telling her it was pointless to believe that.
"You're right Bob, they're a force of nature," repeated the young super hero.
A small hand rested on her back in an attempt to console her, but it didn't help much. The young superhero's mind was spinning.
Suddenly her head snapped up, "I need to go see our new Mayor," she said, "Show him what he's doing is wrong and then maybe he'll take back the new laws!"
Bob nodded in agreement, and so he and WordGirl flew to Mayor Rowan Smallwood's office.

His office felt cozier, with a fireplace added off to the side and several large pieces of plush furniture.
Rowan Smallwood sat behind his desk taking papers and shoving them into different folders. As WordGirl flew closer he looked up, "Ah, WordGirl I thought that you might be coming," he said amiably, "Do sit down." He gestured to one of the chairs.
The young superhero did not sit, but decided to slowly lower herself to the ground. Huggy on the other hand decided to make a flying leap for a giant loveseat and was soon reclining with his feet up.

"Oh dear, I feel as though I've offended you WordGirl and I don't even know why," cooed Mr. Smallwood, flashing a sardonic smile.
"You know very well what you've done!" accused WordGirl who placed her gloved hands on the edge of his desk, "Shoot on sight? The Death penalty?!"
Smallwood didn't seem fazed, he merely leaned back in his office chair, "I thought that you would have been on my side sweetheart," he said calmly, "Considering how much you must detest those retched criminals by now."
A flash of anger forced Becky to sit down, her face going a delicate shade of red as she tried to contain herself, "Of course I'm sometimes a bit…fed up, with the villains but-but I would never want them hurt much less killed!"
Rowan raised an eyebrow, "That's a nice lie sweetie, but why don't you tell me the truth," he said with a pleased smirk on his face.
Becky's brow furrowed, "What? That was the truth."
"No it wasn't. You only want them to be here because you want to remain famous!" Mr. Smallwood snapped, and Huggy was suddenly sitting up with his teeth showing.
"That's not even slightly true!" WordGirl shouted, leaning away from the desk at the ferocity in which Rowan Smallwood spoke.
"You want to remain the picture perfect hero, savior of the city! Well, not the city has a new protector!" suddenly the new Mayor was on his feet and pacing, running a hand through his hair.
"People are suffering because you-you WordGirl are selfish!"

Silence.

Becky couldn't speak, she felt as though there was something lodged in her throat preventing any sounds to come out. Did he truly believe that? Or was he making things up to protect himself? She didn't know.
Her heart was beating rapidly in her chest, threatening to break free.
There was something somehow off about Mr. Smallwood that she couldn't put her finger on it, perhaps she was just reaching for reasons to hate him.
"We have been pressed beneath those Criminal's boots for too long, it's time we show them just who is boss!"
Without warning Huggy gave loud excited shouts, clapping his hands\paws together. "Huggy!" WordGirl cried, slightly hurt that he would cheer on this man.
Her sidekick blinked at her, slightly dazed.
"You're friend knows what I'm talking about," Rowan said once again calm, he smoothed back his hair before he sat himself back down into his desk chair.
"Now if you excuse me, I'm very busy," he gave her a shooing motion with his hand.

Becky returned home with Bob by her side, muttering apologies to her and basically saying that his lost his head.
The young superhero didn't reply, she didn't feel like talking. Somehow, Mayor Rowan Smallwood had taken control of the room. Somehow he was accusing her of being cruel when it should have been the other way around!
She closed her eyes and rubbed at the bridge of her nose for a few moments, heaving a soft sigh she stood at the door.
Bob gave a distressed look in her direction before he reached up with his long alien monkey arms and opened the door for her. Without thinking Becky proceeded into the house, where her whole family was watching the television with awe.

"We need to fight the opposition, take control!"

Smallwood again.
Becky rolled her eyes softly as she made her way to the stairs. Barely listening when it switched back to the News Castor, until a familiar name broke the barrier-

"Lady Redundant Woman had been taken into custody only a few days before the new laws were implemented; being upon the list given by Mayor Smallwood she had been sentenced to death and executed at five thirty this afternoon.
Mayor Smallwood says that it is the beginning of a new era if everyone will only follow, and now I think-everyone will."

Sorry it took so long for this chapter to come out, I've been kind of busy (Lots of Easter stuff-church not the whole collecting eggs thing Lol) It actually took me several tries to get the first part of this chapter right; I hope its ok

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