"Alec?" Jeremy called loudly through the earpiece but got no response from him. "Alec can you hear me?" Jeremy bit his lip hard when he still didn't get any response "Fuck! Alec you're scaring me!" Jeremy whispered, fear evident in his voice. Heidi stood frozen, staring at the screen of the laptop, refusing to believe what she just saw. There were no human traces on the screen anymore, just fire and ashes, which the bomb had caused. No one could go near the fire since they can't handle heat like Alec.Alec was struggling where he was. He managed to get to his feet and used his speed to evade the fires, but still got slowed down and affected by the intense heat greater than his super heat powers and also the force of the explosion, which created a turbulent environment, making it harder for Alec to use his speed.Jeremy rubbed his forehead, shutting his eyes briefly, trying to think of what to do, but nothing came to his head. "Maybe he'll survive the fire since he's got super heat" h
Alec was physically okay, but emotionally down. Failing a mission really ruined his mood and even with his determination to take down Shadowborne, he ended up failing. He didn't meet his dad home and guess he was still at work then. He went straight into his bedroom and clumped on the bed with a sigh. "Xander" He called slowly with a low voice. "Yes, Alec, how may I help you?" Xander answered instantly. Alec sighed again. "I did everything I could to take Shadowborne down, and even after going through that intense fire, my next level of power remained locked" "Yes, Alec. You never accomplished a single part of the mission hence the reason a single part of your next powers was not unlocked"Alec rubbed his forehead "This man is intelligent with a lot of powers, how am I supposed to face him next time if my powers remain at this level?" "How you face him next time is up to you, Alec" Xander replied in its usual emotionless voice. "Get out, Xander" Alec ordered under his breath.
The screen displayed various recorded videos and a captured image of the superhuman for the HEP center members to analyze and study."Well, let's take a look at it. He's not causing any trouble," Alec said, pointing to the screen showing a recorded video of the superhuman soaring through the sky."Yet." Prof Smith interjected firmly, his right hand stretched out for demonstration. "But he's just enjoying himself, you know? If he were a troublemaker, we would be dealing with unconscious people by now," Jeremy explained, and Alec's expression showed his agreement."So what you're saying is that we should wait for people to get unconscious before we take this seriously?" Prof asked with a hard tone, scoffing. "We can't wait for him to harm others before we start taking action." He pointed to the screen displaying the tiny image of the flying superhuman on the hospital building. "Look at him, those powers...""Do you know him from somewhere?" Heidi asked in her tiny voice. "What? Know h
Prof Smith and Alec returned to the HEP center looking gloomy, especially Prof Smith. "We visited her ex-husband, Greg, but he wasn't the one causing trouble" Prof Smith informed, staring into space."Yeah" Alec sighed "There's really someone dangerous out there," Alec added, turning his eyes to the tiny image of the superhuman on the screen. "He killed Greg."Heavy silence fell in the room as Jeremy and Heidi slowly processed Alec's last sentence. "Okay, so let me get this straight, alright?" Jeremy broke the quietness, his hands moving for demonstrations " This guy went after Greg and killed him after flying over the top of the hospital building where your girlfriend is," Jeremy said, staring at Prof Smith."Jeremy," Prof Smith called out slowly, "My friend, not girlfriend," Prof Smith corrected with a dull tone. "And yeah, this superhuman... he..." Prof Smith paused, a thoughtful expression on his face. "He is connected to both Kris and Greg, so he's not exactly following Shadowb
The way the superhuman reminded Alec of his name rang in Alec's head. There was a tone to the way he called his name; Alec had never heard any of the villains he'd fought in the past use that tone. Then there was the mark on Greg's neck. The image flashed to Alec's head, and then the image of the Insect's claws shooting out also flashed to his head."Insect, seriously?" Jeremy said as he tapped on the iPad in his hands. "I keep hearing weirder shits everyday; like, how the hell do these guys come up with their crazy names?""Movement is one crazy name; now it's Insect," Heidi added."Guys?" Prof Smith called through the earbug, his phone in his hand. He was still in the hospital but he made sure he was following with every activities going on in and outside the centre. He was watching a video sent to him earlier from the HEP centre. "I watched the video and I observed quite a few things" he said. Alec folded his arms across his chest, ready to listen. Prof Smith still holding his p
Heidi watched Jeremy tap rapidly and furiously on the system with hard, serious eyes. There was not a single smile on his face. She chewed her lips, knowing he was upset. I am upset about everything going on. The problem coming from the new superhuman is the fight between him and Alec, especially the last one.Heidi moved closer to Jeremy's side and placed a hand on his hard back."What?" He snapped when he felt a hand making contact with his back. He halted his finger on the keyboard and raised his head to face Heidi."Geez, don't bark at me." Heidi said, rolling her eyes.Jeremy focused back on the keyboard while Heidi took her hand off his back."You can talk to him and settle your differences instead of fighting with the keyboard," Heidi suggested, smiling a little.Jeremy's frown deepened, and the rapid movement of his fingers on the keyboard also increased. "I am not fighting with the keyboard."Heidi chuckled, but the laugh wasn't loud."It's not funny! Okay?!" Jeremy yelled th
Insect stood at the entrance of the building, glaring at the glassy door. His face was not clearly seen as it was partially concealed with mask. It covered the sides of his face, and that showed the mystery and danger around him. His presence created fear in everyone inside the building. No one could go out or go in."Come out now, Aunt Kris!!" He called loudly in a mocking voice. "Or are you scared of your little boy now?"Kris held Prof Smith's hand tightly, obviously scared, as she kept hearing Insect voice from the entrance of the building."Come out nowwww...." He sang then his grin disappeared "Let's talk out here now before I make you come out!" He yelled."Maybe I should go" Kris said to Prof Smith, who quickly shook his head at her idea."No," Prof. Smith strongly disagreed."But I can't just stay here! I think he needs help." Her voice was shaking.Prof. Smith held her shoulders gently to assure her "Stay here" He said firmly "Help will arrive soon to handle this, okay?"Kr
Alec waited anxiously for Xander's response, his eyes fixed on Insect. He sprinted towards the building where Insect was, leaping with his superhuman speed."You have to put in the work to unlock your powers," Xander replied, addressing Alec's earlier request. "You have to tap into your inner strength, determination, and training hard, both physically and mentally.""Alec, did I hear you mention unlocking flying powers?" Jeremy asked in a hushed tone, feeling a bit awkward since they hadn't resolved their previous issues.Alec took a moment to respond, swiftly evading one of Insect's extending claws by flinging it away with his arms. "Yeah," he replied to Jeremy, still surprised to hear him speak up. "I'm trying to reach Insect's level, but I just can't fly like him."Jeremy pondered, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "Maybe you don't have to fly exactly like him to reach him."Alec paused, his attention fully focused on Jeremy's words."Have you ever considered trying to levitate?" Jere