Yep. Canon is f*cked
Of all times for super powers to kick in, it had to be during a trip to the DAMN LIBRARY!.
And on a Push bike no less!.
Turning to the right to avoid a swerving car, Taylor Hebert had initially panicked when her head and skin caught on fire, scaring her and the pedestrians around her, Taylor had sped off on instinct, which didn't help matters as she accidentally smashed through someones shopping cart filled with cabbages… matter of fact why was someone pushing a cart?.
And Now she was being chased by Miss Militia, somehow she was staying ahead of the woman on a PUSH BIKE!.
Looking over her shoulder to see her hair was now a mane of purple fire, the glowing colour left her mesmerised before she felt something hit her back, reaching into her shirt, wow it felt weird to reach inside her chest cavity! Pulling her hand out, she stared at a glowing bullet before she dropped it in panic as she was now being chased by Storm-Tiger!.
"Oh for the love of FUCKING GOD!" ducking to her right to avoid another shot, Miss Militia was forced to avoid gun fire herself, getting a few close calls, Taylor spotted this before she groaned as she pulled the brakes, skidding on her front wheel as Storm-Tiger, who was chasing her on his own Bike, got a face full of burning back tyre before he was used as a spring Board for Taylor who was now riding towards the ABB members.
Ignoring the bullets sinking into her clothes, her now burnt clothes, Taylor gavea war cry as she rode past one guy with a fist raised, she felt no resistance as the Nazi was sent spinning in place before falling to the ground, Taylor went to the next guy of five. Only for a chain to snap around ones neck that made him burn into ashes, turning to the source of the chain, she let out a gasp as Zarathos arrived with Arms-master who was assisting Miss Militia against Rune who was panicking at the absence of Storm-Tiger, Zarathos spotted her unfortunately before Velocity arrived with a drop kick hitting an ABB thug.
Leaving the younger villain panicking before gunfire rained on both Zaratjos and Taylor, the girl flinching while Zarathos hissed at seeing Alabaster reloading an Assault rifle, the all white Racists taking aim at Zarathos with the grenade launcher of the gun prepped.
Moving to throw a chain, a Long spear ejected through Zarathos' chest from behind, turning slowly to who had the balls… Oh it's Crusador! Did the Nazi just fire a grenade at them BOTH?.
Standing up fully with the man blinking in surprise, one of his phantoms went to impale Zarathos again if not for the Rogue to grab one of them before crushing the windpipe…successfully eradicating it judging by the pain filled growl from Crusador.
"Hello, Justin" getting a choked sound from the villain as his spear was snapped in two with Zarathos grabbing the bladed end from his chest, he turned fully to the Nazi who fell victim to his vice like grip around his neck while throwing the Spear into Alabaster's right leg.
"Look into my eyes" Getting a groan from the man as his head was pulled closer to Zarathos' skull, Taylor watched as wisps of red flowed from Zarathos and into Cruador's helmet.
"Your soul is stained by the blood of the innocent" Getting a frightened yell from the man as he tried to free himself while holding his head under the helmet, Zarathos continued.
"Feel they're pai-OOF!" watching Zarathos sent flying by a Large woman's foot, Menja and Fenja arrived with Kaiser on Menja's left shoulder while Fenja picked up a twitching Crusador.
"Retreat!" watching the E88 flee from the scene, Taylor noticed the heroes being distracted by the fleeing villains, she took this chance to get her bike and run off herself, trying to pat the fire on her down while trying to keep balanced on her bike, she made it a good while before her head turned to her right to meet another burning skull beside her on a Motorcycle.
Staring at one another for a full minute, Taylor gave a yelp as she was lifted off the ground with her push bike.
Leaving her in the grip of Zarathos like a kitten in it's mothers mouth.
Turning slowly due to him holding her jacket, Taylor meekly waved at Zarathos who tilted his head at her.
"Hehe, Hi~" waving shyly at the scary skeleton before her, the man gave chuckle before setting her behind him as Arms-Master and Miss Militia approached.
"Let's get back to that meeting" getting a nod from Arms-Master, Miss Militia looked between them.
"Wait, what did I miss?" giving the woman a look, Zarathos rode off with Taylor holding on tightly.
All she wanted was to go to the Library!
Sitting in a large room with Zarathos before her, Taylor nervously rubbed her hands, thankfully no longer on fire thanks to Zarathos, minus her head to keep her identity unknown.
"So let me get this straight, you got powers, when I saved you from those bullies?" giving a nod of confirmation, Zarathos stared at her for a full minute before he gave a loud laugh, making her flinched back at the demonic edge it had, but seeing him clapping as he laughed, he made her feel more at ease a she patted her on the back before he stopped and stared at her suddenly.
Making her stare back before he looked over her shoulder, confusing Taylor before she followed his line of sight, startling her at the sight of a burning Skeleton, bare of clothes staring back at them with Zarathos groaning.
"Just couldn't help yourself, could you?... Zarathos" getting a confused look from Taylor, the man beside her sighed while reaching into his jacket, bringing out a pen, he grabbed her arm gently before writing down an address.
"Keep this hidden from the cameras when you get out of here, we'll talk more on how to train you in being a Ghost Rider" getting a confused look, Taylor nodded before rolling her left sleeve down before the door to the room opened to show Emily Piggot and Arms-Master entering. Watching the woman sit down, She gave the man a look before he sighed, making Taylor watch as his flames extinguished to show tanned skin and black hair, she had a double take at none other than David Martinez sitting back.
"Can I have an autograph once we're finished?" getting a loud laugh from David, Emilly groaned while Arms-Master sighed.
"Can we get this along please?" sitting up straight at the woman's request, David and Taylor stared with David crossing his arms, Taylor seeing this, mimicked his stance while looking to Piggot…
Failing to see David smile at her.
Wheeling through the PRT, Sophia Hess gave out a sigh as her current companion helped her move with one of her arms being in a cast.
"You don't have to keep helping me, kid" Turning her head slightly to stare at her currently younger teammate, Missy Biron smiled back at her with such innocence.
"I know, I just want to help, ever since Winslow got shut down you've been quiet, the others are worried" Giving a sigh, Sophia had taken a major change since her encounter with Zarathos… leaving her terrified enough to change her behaviour, so far becoming less of a bitch and more of a quiet loner… if Vista didn't try to connect to her…
She wouldn't admit it but Sophia was touched by the care she was given.
Wheeling towards the elevator, Vista followed suit before pressing the button for Sophia. Who gave a small nod of thanks.
Standing in wait, or sitting in wait for the elevator, Sophia turned to Vista with a small smile.
"Thanks, for not leaving me" getting a look from the younger girl, Vista smiled brightly at the girl before they turned to the elevator opening, moving to go in, Sophia clamped her hand on the wheel chairs wheel with her left arm, her eyes beneath her spare mask stared in horror…
For Zarathos stood before her with a little mini-me beside him, also a burning skull.
Staring down at her, the devil himself stood like a statue before he tilted his head at her, trying to move her chair away with one arm, he grabbed her left arm with her beginning to hyperventilate as he knelt down.
"I'm not here to hurt you" getting a choked gasp from the girl while the smaller flaming bonehead stared at her with her mouth open. Zarathos continued.
"Sophia Hess, you've over come the chains of your power driving you to hate all but yourself, growing guilt of your actions through your clear mind, and overcoming the hardship of connecting with others, you must now gain your own forgiveness" resting his right hand on her left wrist, Sophia gasped as her wounds inflicted by the man before her steamed as they finally healed. Blinking at the lack of pain, Sophia looked to her hands in alarm.
"What?"