18/8/24
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Chapter two: Enigmas
The next day, Lisa arrives with Lincoln at MacBride Industries, very early in the morning, where the little scientist could not hide her joy at seeing such an innovative variety of technology:
-This is the dream of anyone at five years old, don't you think so Lincoln? Lincoln? - said the little scientist, shaking the arm of her brother, who was more serious than usual, not paying attention to his little sister.
-Welcome, best friend- Clyde makes his appearance with a fist bump, which brings Lincoln out of his thoughts.
-Wow Clyde! McBride Industries is undoubtedly modernizing every day- the white-haired man says with a slight smile.
- What brings you here? - Clyde asks confused.
-My sister wants to see the facilities-
-Say no more, I'll make a place for you on the guided tour, wait for me here,"-Clyde says as he leaves.
-Guided Tour? Ha, come on Lincoln, we have to do a lot of research- runs the little genius.
-Lisa wait, this place is very dangerous-the boy pleads.
With a lot of work, Lincoln manages to find his sister, who was looking for a particular room.
- Where can it be? - Lisa asks herself.
-Lisa, what do you think you're doing? - the white-haired boy asks angrily.
-I didn't want to tell you, but I think I have to do it due to your annoying curiosity-the little girl mentions while cleaning her glasses.
-Yesterday I did a little research and discovered that experiments with genetically modified spiders are carried out in these facilities.-
- aaaa? - Lincoln asks with some nervousness.
-Lincoln, don't you understand? It was in this place where the vigilante Spider-Kid was born-she answers somewhat excitedly to Lisa.
-I thought, I thought you weren't interested in that vigilante-the older man mentions, swallowing and breaking into a cold sweat.
-That's how it was, but..., it was the fact of seeing him in action yesterday, which perhaps made me rethink my concept of him. Lincoln needs at least one of the spiders that gave him his powers, perhaps that is the key to creating an antidote for Darcy. -
-How do you know a spider gave him his powers? -the boy asked stuttering- maybe he comes from a distant planet that was destroyed and came to Earth in a small spaceship- Lincoln says with a nervous smile.
-I think you're mistaken for the older fraternal unit hero,- says the genius as she continues to tour the place, leaving her brother behind.
Lincoln turns to look at the reader and begins a small dialogue - this is bad friends, Leni already knows the truth and Lisa is beginning to suspect - he looks confused at the reader - what do you mean by saying that I have no idea and that I can't hide it?
At that moment, a scream from Lisa catches Lincoln's attention, who immediately comes to her aid.
-Lisa, are you okay? - the older man said anguished.
-Forgive my emotion, I couldn't control myself, look at this- the girl shows him a kind of black jelly captured in a rectangular container.
-Do you get excited about a simple ball of mud? -the boy says confused- Lana has that at home.
-Don't be so naive, brother, this is a way of life,-Lisa says with an air of superiority.
At that moment, Lincoln gets a little closer to see the black liquid, but when he sees that the boy suddenly jumps towards him, Lincoln falls backwards to the ground in terror, since he had forgotten that the black liquid was contained. .
-Fascinating, he seems to be attracted to you. I need a sample for further studies, but how do I get it? -
-Lisa!-the boy shouts which surprises his little sister-let's get out of this place- he takes Lisa by the hand and they leave there.
At that moment "spider-kid" flees with a company device, while Messrs. McBride ran behind him. Which catches everyone's attention:
-They have robbed us,- Mr. Harold cried uncontrollably.
-Don't worry, honey, the police are coming,- Howard consoles him.
-Dads, what happened? - Clyde asks worriedly.
-We were working on our latest invention, when that criminal appeared and stole it-
-I think it's better that we go, wait a minute! Where is Lisa? - Lincoln felt his heart come out of his chest. He had only lost sight of her for a moment, he began to look in all directions desperately searching for her until he saw her and breathed a big sigh of relief.
-I only went to the Lincoln toilet,- the little girl says dryly.
-Sorry friend, I guess the tour will have to be for another day- Clyde apologizes to Lisa for not being able to show her the facilities.
-I think I've seen enough, shall we go big brother? -
-I'm very sorry, Mr. McBride, I hope they find the person responsible,- Lincoln says sadly. Lincoln and Lisa leave McBride Industries to head home, the entire way neither of them said a single word. Upon arriving home, Lisa immediately ran to her room.
-Maybe watching Arggh will cheer me up-
Lincoln sits on the couch and looks with disappointment as Lana was repairing the television:-Hello brother, I'm almost done,-Lana says with a big smile.
After five minutes, the TV turns on, but it was on the news channel:
-I am meeting with the directors of McBride companies, where a violent robbery recently occurred whose author was the always controversial and now infamous spider-kid, would you like to say a few words? -said journalist Katherine Mulligan.
-We are willing to pay $50,000 dollars to capture Spider-Kid- said Mr. Howard.
Lincoln turns off the TV and crosses his arms, pouting.
-Hey Linky, can you come please? - Leni shouts from the second floor.
Lincoln climbed the stairs as slowly as he could, with his hands hanging and a sad face. - What's wrong Leni?
Leni at that moment takes out the suit she had made for Lincoln.
-Go try it on,- Leni said very excited.
Lincoln reluctantly obeyed and tried on the suit, after a big sigh, he left his sister's closet to model in front of her.
-Wow, you look amazing Linky-
-Thank you Leni, but wasn't the suit supposed to be orange and blue? -
-I no longer had any orange fabric left-he notices that his brother is upset-did you not like the suit? - the eldest asks with a sad expression.
Lincoln hurriedly put on his civilian clothes, only now with a long-sleeved shirt.
-It's not that, I'm just a little tired from accompanying Lisa- he tries to leave, but notices that Leni was sad, so he fakes a small smile and mentions-
-Thank you little sister, forgive my attitude, I have a lot on my mind- she leaves her older sister's room.
Lincoln couldn't stop turning the news over in his head: After everything I've done for this city, they don't hesitate to believe the first impostor that appears. Lincoln was heading to his room when he saw through the twins' door how Lana was playing with a spider-kid figurine.
- Spider-kid has saved the day again! - shouts Lana who was immersed in her imagination, until she saw her brother - do you want to play with me Lincoln?The boy entered his sister's room.
-Hey Lana, you don't believe what they said on the news, do you? -the white-haired man mentions something nervous.
- Of course not! They only talk nonsense, Spider-Kid is a hero and I know that one day everyone will know it - says the little girl.
Lincoln felt a great relief, since at least he continued to be his little sister's hero.
-Be careful spider-kid, electro will make you fried meat- Lincoln gets involved in Lana's game to which the girl forms a big smile on her face and pretends to be spider-kid.
-Help spider-kid, electro trapped me in the highest tower of the castle- shouted Lola who got involved in the game.
-Don't be afraid, princess, I will save you,- Lana says with an air of grandeur.
-First you'll have to beat me, little brat,- Lincoln said, pretending to be electro.
Leni was heading to Lincoln's room to talk to him, but she couldn't ignore the noise coming from the twins' room, so she approached and saw a tender image of three brothers playing together, which erased her worry. of her face and decided to immortalize the moment with a photo on her cell phone, then she left without anyone noticing, since the three children were very immersed in their gameThus, the three brothers spent a pleasant afternoon, so much so that for a few moments Lincoln forgot that half the city considered him a thief, how would he now clear his name?
The next day, the Loud brothers were gathered in Leni's room in a meeting of utmost importance, Lincoln turns to look at the reader and begins to explain what is happening:
-Today is Mom and Dad's first anniversary since Lori left for college, so my sisters and I have planned to celebrate this day for them in such a special way that they don't feel sad that Lori can't be with us today.
- Stinky!, stop talking to yourself and concentrate. -says Lynn Junior while throwing a pillow in his brother's face.
-Linky, it's very important that you pick up Mom and Dad's gift after school,- Leni says with a serious tone.
-Don't worry, everything will be fine sisters,- Lincoln mentions in a calm tone.
After the meeting, the Loud brothers go to school. Mr. Bolhofner's class was not very interesting for Lincoln, with every word the teacher said, the boy felt his eyelids heavier and heavier, he couldn't help but yawn from time to time until...
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That special day that Lincoln had planned had finally arrived, it was time to ask Ronnie Anne to be his girlfriend, his mother would have a meeting in the city and the man with a plan was not going to waste that opportunity, he felt bad . because when Ronnie Anne lived in Royal Woods he never dared to tell her how he felt and since he moved their relationship grew colder every day, he imagined that they would both go to high school together. But from now on it would be different, it didn't matter that it was a long-distance relationship, if it had worked for Lori and Bobby, why not for them? Her sisters were going around for a cycle because of the news.
-Bring him a grape shake brother,- Lana suggested.
-Find a place where they are alone and you can declare your love,- Lucy said in a somber tone.
-Dress smoking before the statement so he can see that you are serious,- suggested Leni, who could barely contain her excitement.
All his sisters were talking at the same time, so the boy could barely understand what they were saying to him.
-Lincoln, come here right away,- the older sister shouted with enough volume that everyone was silent and Lincoln went up to his room right away without hesitation. "And you won't even think of spying on you or I will literally turn you into a human pretzel," she added. with an authoritative tone Lori to her sisters.
Lincoln entered his older sister's room with a little fear:
- What's wrong Lori? - the boy asks a little nervously.
Lori changed her expression into a smile and gave her little brother a warm hug, which took him by surprise.
-I hope you prepare something special for Ronnie Ann, do something I never forgot and give her this- Lori takes off a ring and gives it to Lincoln.
-But he gave that ring to you...-
-Bobby, that's how he asked me to be his girlfriend, I'm sure he won't mind that his little sister is now the one using him. Come on, take it-
Lincoln received the ring and gave a small smile to Lori, at that moment a loud screech was heard outside Lori's room.
- I will literally lock them all in their room!- the oldest shouts.
That day...
Lincoln and Ronnie Anne watched videos of kittens, they both laughed not so much because of the content, but because they enjoyed each other's company, they could spend hours and hours together and for them it didn't seem like more than a couple of seconds. However, it was time to concentrate, to fulfill the mission for which he had arrived. But no matter how much Lincoln tried to talk to Ronnie Ann alone, something always got in the way, but he wouldn't give up so easily. They finally arrived at Ronnie Anne's house, Lincoln really wanted to talk to her alone, but if he had to ask Ronnie Ann to be his girlfriend in front of his entire family, he would ignore the embarrassment to do it. His breathing was labored and a blush covered his entire face. When he was about to say his request, he heard something that broke his heart.
-Lincoln, please don't do it, you're going to ruin everything! - the Mexican pleaded.
Did she really only see him as a friend? They had been through so many things together, she had even been his first kiss. But she had to face the harsh reality, Ronnie Ann only saw Lincoln as her friend, nothing more. There was no time to think, so it only occurred to the boy to improvise a magic trick to save appearances. Although holding back tears was not easy at all.
-I like that we're friends,- the girl said as she hugged the white-haired boy.
Lincoln remembered the pain of every Luan joke on April Fool's Day, the pain of every blow from Lynn during training and also every bite from Lily, but no pain could compare to what he felt at that moment. With a broken voice he could only answer:
-Of course, why would it change? –
At that moment he received a call from Lori, who probably wanted to ask him how the plan had turned out.
-Not now Rusty, your love letter will have to wait-
- What are you talking about, Lincoln? I'm Lori. How did it come out? You're on speakerphone and the girls are listening to you. What did Ronnie tell you? –
Lincoln hung up the phone annoyed and said goodbye to Ronnie Ann with false joy. In her mother's truck, she couldn't hold back her tears anymore. What his mother worried about:
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-Lincoln, Lincoln, Loud, Loud, wake up right now or I'll fail you,- Lincoln's teacher shouted, fuming through his nose.
Lincoln was scared when he opened his eyes and saw his teacher:
-Present,- the white-haired man shouted.
-This is the last straw, Loud, this is the third time you fell asleep during my classes, Chandler even colored your face without you waking up,-the oldest scolded him.
-I'm sorry, Mr. Bolhfner,- the white-haired man looks down.
-Listen Loud, you have never been the student with the highest grades, but you have always had a good average and lately your grades are lower, you are late to class and you always look tired,- the adult says in a more pleasant tone, "you project you have not delivered.
-I know, he planned to deliver it next week,- the boy answers with a nervous smile, something that the adult did not like.
-Planning is not a subject in this high school, hand in your project soon or I will fail you,- the teacher threatens in a stern tone.
Moments later, Lincoln was walking with his best friend towards physical education class.
- I hate burnouts! - Clyde complained, waiting for a response from his best friend, but he noticed that he was very thoughtful - is something wrong with you, Lincoln?
-It's nothing,- said the white-haired man, looking in another direction and putting his hands in his pants pockets.
-Dude, we've known each other for a long time, I know when something happens to you- Clyde mentions- Is it because of Ronnie Anne?
-No, not her...yes,- Lincoln answers resignedly.
-I thought they had remained good friends-
-That's right, but... I really wish that she and I were something more... but she will never see me like that-Lincoln sighs.
- Well, don't you think it was partly your fault?
- Because? - the white-haired man questioned angrily.
-When she moved, you did nothing to stop it, you even supported the decision,- Clyde said surprised.
-And what was Clyde supposed to do? -the boy said excitedly- I knew that Ronnie felt very alone in Royal Woods, she needed a family, I had an infallible plan so that she wouldn't have to move, but when I met her family I knew that they loved her very much. and that they would fill that void in his heart, something I would never achieve!
Lincoln began to walk faster, clenching his fists and leaving Clyde behind.
-Brother, I had no idea-Clyde catches up with Lincoln and stops him from continuing to walk-but don't you think that? I don't know, if your relationship with Ronnie didn't work out-the boy begins to stutter-what I mean is that. .. Dr. López says that the fact that there are people who leave our lives should not prevent others from entering - she points out with her eyes to Stella who was not that far from the two of them.
- You're not serious? -Lincoln starts walking faster- she made it clear to us that she just wants to be our friend.
-Friend, we all know that she likes you and I think you like her too- he takes Lincoln's shoulder "don't you think it's time to love again?" I'm not telling you to stop being friends with Ronnie Ann.
-I'll think about it...by the way, do you think it was Spider-Kid who stole your parents' device?
-My parents are convinced that this is the case, but I sincerely doubt it-
- Because? - Lincoln raises his eyebrow.
-Some time ago my parents invented a belt that had the ability to adopt the physical appearance of any person. However, that belt disappeared along with other devices during the last tornado in Royal Woods, I don't know, I'm just saying... "Forget it," Clyde replied.
As soon as school ended, Lincoln ran at full speed to pick up the gift from his parents. Time was very tight, so he couldn't be distracted even to see if a new "Ace Sevvy" comic was on sale. The white-haired boy picked up the gift, two trophies with the inscriptions: "To the best writer mom in Royal Woods" and "To the number one cook dad in the city." All the children of the Loud family had a trophy in the display case, but what about their parents? They deserved a trophy too, after all, it was not easy to support 11 children and pay for their disasters. At that moment, Lincoln received a call from his sister Luna:
-Bro, tell me you're on your way. "Mom and dad are almost back," the rocker pleaded.
-I'm on my way,- the boy answered.
Lincoln hangs up the call and runs with his parents' gift at full speed, however, as if it were a joke, his spider sense was activated.
-Not now please-
Lincoln noticed that there was a fire not far from there, so he just sighs in resignation and puts on his new suit. Meanwhile, a woman was pleading desperately and with all her might for the firefighters to let her into the burning building, since her baby had been left inside.
-I can't let her pass, it's very dangerous,- a firefighter answered while preventing him from entering the building.
They both paid attention to spider-kid, who entered the building.
-Save my baby,- the mother implored.
The seconds seemed like hours, would the little hero manage to save the baby? After a small explosion that terrified everyone by making them believe that the answer was negative, the mini spider came out with a crying baby in his arms.
-Here is your baby, it's okay-the boy hands the baby to his mother, who changes her tears of sadness for tears of joy.
-Oh my baby! May God bless you, Spider-Kid, may God bless you,- the mother said, trying to calm her baby who wouldn't stop crying.
-There it is-a police officer shouted, "stop, don't move, you're under arrest for trespassing and stealing, you'll come with me kid," the police officer ordered.
At that moment the scream of what appeared to be a woman is heard.
-There is still someone inside,- a firefighter indicated.
-I have to go,- Spider-Kid mentions, looking at the policeman.
-I'll be here waiting for you,- the policeman said.
-I won't come back,- answered spider-kid.
-Go, go,- the policeman orders.
Spider-kid enters the burning building desperately looking for the woman who was in danger, his spider sense was crazy in the face of danger, but the boy assumed it was because of the fire, as he followed the screams for help, spider-kid He managed to find the woman, although his surprise was great when he saw that the supposed woman was only the impostor who posed as him with a hood on, who received him with a blow that threw him several meters away.
-I like your new suit, silly little spider, did your mom make it for you? -the villain mocks while copying Spider-Kid's new appearance.
- What the hell do you want? - Lincoln asks confused.
-Let's say you are creating a vaccine in the crime universe and nature hates vaccines. My boss will hire the worst mercenaries in the country to eliminate you - the villain answers with the intention of scaring the child - You seem like a good boy, so I propose something to you, end your ridiculous mask, go back to being a common boy and I will tell him Tell my boss to finish you off so I can collect my check. Don't force me to kill you, what is your decision?
Meanwhile at the Loud house...
- Where the hell is Lincoln? -asked a frustrated princess- have you called him yet?
-I already did it, but he doesn't answer, I'll keep trying,- the rocker answers.
-Hopefully Lana and Luan can continue entertaining our parents- says Lynn Junior.
At the restaurant "La Mesa de Lynn":
-Wow Luan, you have improved a lot as a cook- says Mr. Lynn as he finishes tasting his daughter's apple empanadas- but I think it's time to return home.
-Wait dad, where do babies come from? - Lana asked to entertain her father even more.
In a burning building...
-Thank you, sir, but I will continue with my pathetic mask,- the boy answers.
-Call me Chameleon and it will be the last name you hear, little freak- he begins to replicate spider-kid's movements to fight the boy, but he is not strong enough to defeat spider-kid.
-I hope there is food for chameleons in prison- the mini hero mocks before his spider sense activated and he received an electric shock-
-Now 60% of the profits will be for me- Electro says making a dramatic entrance.
-Electro and Chameleon, how did they meet? Did they date by computer? -Lincoln questions stunned.
- Do you never shut up, climb walls? - Electro says while attacking the boy.
-Sorry, my readers expect a certain amount of sarcasm per battle,- Spider-Kid answers while dodging the electro attacks.
At the Loud residence truckzilla arrived:
-And that is why you have ten siblings, Lana,- Mr. Loud finished explaining, getting out of the truck, but he, like his wife, are surprised when they see the garden party that his daughters prepared for them...
-Happy anniversary!- the sisters shout at the same time.
-Girls, what is all this? - asks Mrs. Rita.
-Don't ask, just sit down, the show is about to start,- said an excited Lynn Junior.
- Show? - Mr. Lynn asked confused.
At that moment Luna begins to play the guitar and her sisters sing a beautiful song dedicated to their parents in which they reminded them of how they had met and how great it was to be a Loud. At the end, Mr. and Mrs. Loud couldn't stop applauding.
-Everyone come here,-said Mrs. Rita.
Twelve of the Loud members shared a gigantic hug that took a while to break until:
-Finally! They're quiet now,- Mr. Complaint shouted from one of his windows, shaking his fist as a sign of annoyance.
-I hope you enjoy my volcano cake that this time does not have excess baking powder, guaranteed by Mr. Cocos- Luan mentions while bringing a gigantic cake on a table with tires.
But he explodes and covers everyone in chocolate, although far from getting angry, everyone laughs. Leni took the opportunity to take a photo.
Inside the house...
- That stinker will listen to me when he comes back! - Lynn Junior said while cracking his knuckles furiously.
Meanwhile, Spider-Kid faced a terrible fight with two crazy people, however, the smoke from the fire began to take its toll on the boy, who began to lose consciousness, unlike the villains who were prepared with masks, this was taken advantage of by electric shock that delivered the final blow to the child, leaving him unconscious and in the middle of some rubble under fire, believing him dead.
During that time, the Loud family spent a pleasant time remembering old moments through the family album.
-Wow Lucy, you were already scary before you learned to use the bathroom- said a mischievous Lana.
"That was when I received my first guitar," Luna said happily, pointing to a photograph.
The talk was interrupted by a video call:
-Hello family-
- Lori!, how is my little girl? - Mr. Lynn shouted with excitement.
-Great dad, did you like your gift? - the firstborn questioned.
The Loud sisters signaled to their sister not to continue talking about the gift:
-The song was great,- said Mrs. Rita.
-I love that you liked it, I wish I could be with you, I miss you all so much- said a nostalgic Lori.
-We miss you too Lori,- Leni mentioned.
- Happy anniversary dads! - Lori said.
It was already around 10 at night when a white-haired man entered his home as cautiously as possible. The house was too dark, a bad sign when it came to the Loud house. When the boy finished climbing the stairs, he looked with horror at the house. Most of his sisters were watching him so angry that they didn't even notice that Lincoln's clothes smelled like smoke.
"Here I have the gifts," the boy said with a nervous smile.
-Lincoln!, you were supposed to be here at 5 o'clock- the little princess scolded him.
- Have mom and dad fallen asleep yet? - the white-haired man asked sadly.
-Negative, Lynn is giving them both a massage to entertain them, it's been more than two hours- pointed out the little scientist.
-Girls, I'm really sorry, I had a little setback - Lincoln tried to defend himself - but hey, we can give mom her gifts and..., - Lincoln sees that his parents' trophies are in pieces.
-Brother! We spent all our savings on those trophies,- Luna said very upset.
-Leave him alone, he was probably late because...- Leni said to defend Lincoln.
-Leni!-Lincoln shouted to prevent his sister from revealing his secret identity.
Several sisters began to scold Lincoln at the same time, so the boy just bowed his head and after the scolding he headed to his room. The preteen lay face down on his bed to try to sleep, but he hears someone knocking on the door.
-Linky, can I come in? - Leni asks.
-I want to be alone Leni,- Lincoln said without much encouragement.
-I just want-
-Please leave me alone,- Lincoln pleaded through his door.
Leni left her little brother's room, while Lincoln just sat on the edge of his bed while he gave a big sigh and began to speak to the reader:
-I never asked to be spider-kid, I NEVER ASKED FOR THESE POWERS! I didn't know that this would cause me the hatred of the city, earn the disappointment of my sisters, enemies and bruises. It was a joke of life, I should never have become like this - a furious Lincoln spoke, but then he saw a photo of him and his mother hugging, so he calmed down a little - Spider-Kid won't be perfect, but thanks to He, a mother got her son back, what does it matter if they don't give me a parade. Spider-Kid stays because they need him, at least for now.
Meanwhile in the living room, Lucy watched the news on television about how Spider-Kid had saved a baby but despite this, many claimed that he had surely started the fire to try to look like a hero in front of the city.
-Sigh,- Lucy says with a more neutral tone than usual, if that's possible.
To be continued...