Title: Heroes and Superheroes

Rating: T

Warnings: Language, Violence

Summary: AU. The flock settles down in NY, but Kick-Ass and the gang bring up conflicts when going against the big boys for once – Itex.

Feedback: It's always loved and appreciated, guys. 3

Disclaimer: I own neither characters; I just use them as barbies for my own liking.

Author's Note: Sorry for the last update. Didn't mean to post so lately, so here's a quicker update. Enjoy.

The morning had come before I knew it, judging from all the noise in Central Park. Nudge poked me, her eyes wide. "Max! Look, look over there. It's all the kids and teenagers. See them? Man, what time is it? I bet they're all going to school right now. How fun would that be, going to school again? I wish we went again, I mean, we only did that once, and it was cool even with all the stuff that happened and—"

"Nudge, I don't think we're doing school again," I yawned, sliding up to a sitting position on the tree bunk we were on. Yes, the tree bunk.

Hey, it's not like we even have enough money to go anywhere. And I really don't feel like having to deal with people watching our every move at the moment, thank you very much.

"I wonder what happened to that one guy," Gazzy said aloud, catching our attention, "with his whole swimming gear and all."

"Yeah, makes us seem normal," Iggy said from above, smirking. Fang rolled his eyes slightly, closing his laptop as he stated his own thoughts. "It's already close to eight. People are going to start coming. We better get down." He threw the laptop into his bag and jumped down when no one noticed. I followed cue, picking up Angel, who was just waking up, and jumped down smoothly. Her eyes flickered open, and she yawned.

"Is it time for school?" she asked, evidently still half asleep. I sighed. "No, we're not going to school, Ang. C'mon, stand up."

She stretched before getting up on her own two feet, looking around slowly at the people around us. Her eyes showed confusion, and I followed her gaze to find a teenage guy whispering to what looked like a little girl. She was holding up a paper, pointing at it before looking around. Was it a picture? Directions?

"They're trying to look for somebody," Angel said, cocking her head a bit. "A few people, actually. But the guy's confused, like he can't believe it… Who it is, I mean."

"Any details as to what they look like?" I asked, trying to get a better view of them. I mean, you can never be too sure people around you aren't trying to get you.

Not that I've ever seen them before. I sighed, looking away. "Whatever, let's just go look for something to chow on. Anyone up for dumpster—"

Angel gasped, her eyes wider than they normally are. I raised an eyebrow, looking at her direction again to the two people.

And what do you know, they were staring straight back at us.

"I think they know about us," Angel whispered, and my eyes narrowed. And from what I could see, the girl narrowed hers as well. "Can she see us that well?" I asked, looking at Angel. She shook her head. "I think we better go though. She's planning to come over to ask us stuff."

I nodded, taking her hand and waving the others to follow me. We started walking away, but the footsteps were obvious behind my back. I had to think of a way to run without looking suspicious. Then it hit me.

Literally. "Tag! You're it!" Angel said, hitting my arm. I looked at her in shock, but then caught on easily. This was our chance! I smirked, running after her and she squealed. I motioned everyone to follow us, and they looked at the duo behind us, getting it. They all ran ahead of me, the speedy little suckers. I sighed, looking back as I ran. The boy and girl were getting tired, but the boy was able to speak out to me. "Wait!"

The gears in my head halted in confusion, and I almost tripped over myself. "...Do I know you?" I whispered, trying to figure out where I had heard his voice before. The two of them caught up to me, who was stupidly standing there. The guy looked surprised as he saw my face. "Wait, you're the one from last—"

The girl elbowed his side, and he coughed, his mouth shutting instantly. I stared at her, smirking. She looked like business, no joke. "Look," she said, walking up to me as she glared, "we know you're not human."

"What are you talking about?" I asked, stretching my arms behind my head. "From what I know, I was born with doctors around me, have a mom and dad, and even got muscles, bones, and skin. See?" I grabbed the girl's hand and shook it. She growled, pulling it back harshly. "I don't like being pushed around."

"Good. Neither do I," I said, smirking. "Don't mess with me," she said harshly, and I raised my hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay," I said, "I get it. You don't want to talk then, right? I'll just go then." I started walking away, but then the guy grabbed my arm, pulling me to look at him. "Wait, we do want to talk!" he said, and I looked at him, stunned.

"You're the guy," I whispered. "You're the guy from yesterday."

His eyes were wild for a moment, but he tried controlling himself. "What are you talking about?" he asked, and the girl rolled her eyes. I smiled, "Is this your sidekick? What do you call yourselves?"

"What the hell are you talking about?" the girl asked, looking like she had just been caught. I was going to answer, but I knew if I stayed any longer, I would get nowhere. And they would get me.

"Nevermind," I said, "guess I got the wrong person. Was watching a movie with superheroes yesterday…. I saw some people dressing up for it," I lied. The boy looked a little surprised still, but the girl knew I was flat out lying. "Um… so who are you guys then?"

"…Mindy," the girl muttered. "I'm Dave," the guy almost whispered. Mindy gazed at me with impatience. "And you are?"

"Oh, me? My name's Max," I said casually. Dave elbowed the girl slightly, letting her know something. Her eyes narrowed.

"What school do you go to?" she asked suspiciously, and I felt the ground crumble underneath me.

"Uh… Well I'm actually just going to your guys' school. Just moved in, you see."

They stared at me blankly. I shrugged, looking behind me. "Look, I need to catch up with my family. See you guys later." I practically fled the scene, trying to look for the rest of the flock. Nudge ran to me from behind a corner.

"Max! What happened?"

I sighed, sitting down on the ground next to Gazzy. "I failed, that's what happened," I muttered, my hand holding my head up. Gazzy and Angel stared.

"Well…. What's gonna happen now?" Gazzy asked. I stared at him. "We're going to school."

"Really?" Nudge and Angel asked in shock. "Well, I'm not sure about Angel. She still needs a couple of years…"

Angel looked like she was about to cry, giving me Bambi eyes. As usual, I broke down, not able to resist.

"Whatever. Angel will be Gazzy's younger twin.

"Twin?" Gazzy asked, looking at Angel. "She looks completely different!"

"Then we'll think of something!" I muttered, trying to get over the fact that someone was trying to get us.

"So it was us?" Angel asked, shocked. "….I don't know, I couldn't stay any longer. That's why I need to get to their school – I need to know what they're planning," I said, getting up. "C'mon, let's go."

"Go where?" Iggy asked.

"Go find some supplies. Hurry up."

Everyone scrambled to their feet. This was it.

Author's Note: Yeah, I know. Bad ending…. Review anyway?