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
Alec rushed to the edge of the building, his heart pounding. He spotted the girl suspended in mid-air, her terrified screams echoing through the air as she descended towards the ground.Shaking his head, Alec knew he couldn't let her die. He quickly devised a plan and swiftly descended the building. As he landed on the ground, he glanced upwards and saw the girl still floating in the air. Time was running out, and he had to save her."Alec, remember, your speed can help you levitate," a voice echoed in his mind."But I can't just run around aimlessly. I need to position myself beneath her to save her," Alec replied, determined.Suddenly, an idea sparked in Jeremy's mind. "The 360 run. How about you run in circles to stay in one spot?"Alec nodded, understanding the plan, and wasted no time. He started sprinting in circles, his speed increasing with each lap. Soon, his body crackled with electricity, a sign of his power building up.Harnessing the electric energy, Alec lifted himself i
Alec's last sentence, announcing Greg's son's disappearance, didn't sit well with everyone."Now, I don't know where Insect took Greg," Alec said through the earpiece, getting frustrated.Prof Smith bit his lower lip hard, folding his arms across his chest to think.Jeremy rubbed his palm over his face, blinking rapidly. "Fuck, fuck, fuck," he cursed under his breath. "Insect is just so fucking troublesome! I wish I could punch him!"Heidi teased Jeremy with a smile. "You can only wish, you know you can't punch him." Then she turned serious to talk to Alec."Listen..." Her voice was firm. "It's not too late to save another person. You can still save Insect's mother from him.""Where does Insect's mother live? Do you have any idea about that?" Prof Smith asked, looking between Kris and the guy beside her."She moves from place to place," Kris replied, biting her lip as she thought."You could say from marriage to marriage. That's her specialty," the guy beside her added, scrunching up
Insect held Greg's son tightly by his arm with his claws, while the guy pleaded for his life. But Insect didn't listen."I have been begging, please," the guy said shakily.Insect tightened his grip, feeling annoyed by the guy's last sentence. The guy cried out in agony."Nooooo!!! Pleaseeeee!!!" he begged desperately."When I begged you and your father, did you guys listen?" Insect finally spoke, his voice sending chills down the guy's spine as he recognized it immediately."Is that...." he trailed off, breathing heavily. "It can't be true. It can't be."Insect laughed evilly and confidently. "Really, Tommy?"The guy, shocked, realized that only one person called him Tommy instead of 'Tom.' "Isaiah?" he called out Insect's real name in surprise.Insect smirked and shook his head. "I AM INSECT!!"Aunt Kris turned fearfully to Prof Smith, her voice trembling. "Please, tell the Blaze not to harm him when he arrives," she pleaded."Why? The Blaze has to confront this guy," Prof Smith res
In the cafeteria filled with hums and laughter, Alec and Jeremy sat calmly, observing the activities as they ate together. "You see that girl with a flat ass?" Jeremy described, gesturing his head towards a girl laughing with one of the football players in the school. "Alec turned his head towards the direction Jeremy was gesturing to. "Yeah?" He took in her appearance "Was she one of the bullies?" "Yep" Jeremy answered, popping the 'p' in the word "That's Belinda." The name sounded familiar to Alec "The girl telling everyone that Kara still loves Milo?" "Exactly" Jeremy's reply was fast. Alec's stare lingered on her before he turned his head back to Jeremy and sighed, pulling some strands of his hair "I can't fight a girl" "Of course I know that, but I know you wanna see the faces of the dickheads bullying your girlfriend" Alec rolled his eyes, a playful smile on his face. "She is not my girlfriend" "Yet" Jeremy added firmly, grinning at him, then he saw someone that caught
Alec's smile remained on his face as he walked alongside with Heidi towards the car. The image of Kara's face kept playing in his head. "The girl is beautiful" He whispered to no one in particular. Heidi rolled her eyes and got in the backseat of the car, folding her arms across her full chest, Alec also got inside the car, but he took the passenger seat. "Today is really a great day. You get to beat up that guy and get noticed by his girlfriend, isn't that shit great?" Jeremy commented energetically as he started the car. Alec remembered when Kara had yelled at Milo that she was not his girlfriend. She also mentioned that they broke up. "Kara is not his girlfriend" Alec told his friends. Milo turned his head sideways to look at Alec "For real?" His brows were knitted. Alec smiled sympathetically as he recalled the way Milo treated her. "Milo is sick." "But..." Jeremy wet his lips with his tongue like he was mulling over something "Belinda told me Kara still loves Milo" "That
Alec's observing eyes fell on the two guys standing behind Milo like they were ready to support him if things went sideways. They were both tall and muscular with stern expressions. One of the guys had a lot of piercings while the other one had a lot of tattoos. Alec shook his head smilingly and turned around. He does not want to fight them. "Are you scared now?" Milo taunted, grabbing his arm. Alec looked down at the way Milo's hand wrapped tightly around his arm and looked up at Milo's face with a smile stretching the side of his lips. "I don't wanna fight you" Alec mumbled, his eyes going straight into Milo's. "Well, I wanna fight you" Milo spoke with arrogance and confidence. Alec chuckled softly and snatched his arm from Milo's tight grip. He began to wall off, shaking his head. Milo was still not ready to accept defeat. "Seize him!!" Milo ordered the two guys behind him and they obeyed instantly. They took long strides towards Alec to catch him by his arm and dragged him
The girl with the blonde hair was standing near the staircase, glaring hard at a tall, sturdy guy who was holding her by the wrist. The guy looked older and intimidating with his neat beard and locks of dyed hair. He also looked rich with his expensive gold wristwatch, rings, necklace, glistening on his smooth skin. Alec's eyes moved between the guy and the girl, watching as they argued about something, then his eyes later landed on the girl, focusing on her alone. She looked so familiar to Alec. He could swear he'd seen her somewhere before he can't just point out the exact place he'd seen her.He narrowed his eyes at the her, trying to remember where he'd seen her.At a party? He does not even attend parties often. He only attends when being forced. School? He does not think so, although he does not even know or remember the faces of most people at his school. Work? No fucking way in hell. She does not work at HEP centre. Alec racked his brain and soon, it clicked. She was
Alec looked like someone who had been threatened to have his private part cut off if he does not attend a party. His handsome face was having no smile or friendliness on it. He kept glaring at everyone and everything that came his way. Jeremy had used all measures to make sure Alec surely attends the party. "Remember, don't push the girls away tonight" Jeremy reminded Alec as they strolled into the building. Alec rolled his eyes "You said that like fifty times already" He exaggerated. "No, It's just five times, dude" Jeremy said, looking serious."And are you sure its not more than five times?" Heidi asked, raising her brows. "Of course!" Jeremy exclaimed, gesticulating with his hands "I only said that five times, not fifty times" Alec rolled his eyes again in a way to say 'whatever'. The party was already in full mode that Alec's jaw dropped like he was attending a party for the first time. Everyone was wild. Everywhere was loud. Everyone went crazy. "Oh, my, God." Alec call
Prof smith stood at the entrance of the warm house, his feet glued to the front of the door. Kris unlocked the door and invited him in with a bright smile but he shook his head at her, staying fixed at the entrance. "You should at least stay for lunch, I need to show my appreciation" She said persuasively, but Prof smith smiled and shook his head again. "Eric" she called him by his first name looking displeased. "I'm sorry Kris, maybe another time. I have to get back to work" He said. Insect, also Isaiah, passed his baby to his brother, smiling softly at him and then turned to Prof smith who still stood at the entrance of the door. Isaiah cleared his throat awkwardly "Thank you for everything" Prof smith smiled with his eyes and patted his left shoulder gently. "You should appreciate your aunt, she's a great mother for not giving up on you" Prof Smith said, turning his face at Kris to beam at her. She also smiled back. Isaiah narrowed his eyes, looking around like he was searc
Insect stared at his brother then at his aunt, trying to study them to know if they were saying the truth. "He's got a baby?" Alec commented through the earpiece in his suit. "I'm also surprised" Prof Smith said quietly, staring at the baby in his arms. When Israel had given him the baby to hold minutes ago, Prof Smith had thought the father of the baby was Israel but now he knew it was Isaiah. "My baby is alive?" Insect asked again. They both nodded"But, but...." Insect blinked in confusion, finding it hard to form a sensible sentence "How's that possible?" He whispered. "We had to fake the baby's death to keep her alive" Israel said softly. "Now stop all these, Isaiah. You won't want your baby to see you this way." Aunt Kris gestured her hands towards him "You dont want to be viewed as a murdered by your baby" Insect shook his head slowly, trying to suppress the growing power of wickedness inside him. "I am not a murderer" "We know" Aunt Kris said softly. "We know you're st
Insect held Greg's son tightly by his arm with his claws, while the guy pleaded for his life. But Insect didn't listen."I have been begging, please," the guy said shakily.Insect tightened his grip, feeling annoyed by the guy's last sentence. The guy cried out in agony."Nooooo!!! Pleaseeeee!!!" he begged desperately."When I begged you and your father, did you guys listen?" Insect finally spoke, his voice sending chills down the guy's spine as he recognized it immediately."Is that...." he trailed off, breathing heavily. "It can't be true. It can't be."Insect laughed evilly and confidently. "Really, Tommy?"The guy, shocked, realized that only one person called him Tommy instead of 'Tom.' "Isaiah?" he called out Insect's real name in surprise.Insect smirked and shook his head. "I AM INSECT!!"Aunt Kris turned fearfully to Prof Smith, her voice trembling. "Please, tell the Blaze not to harm him when he arrives," she pleaded."Why? The Blaze has to confront this guy," Prof Smith res
Alec's last sentence, announcing Greg's son's disappearance, didn't sit well with everyone."Now, I don't know where Insect took Greg," Alec said through the earpiece, getting frustrated.Prof Smith bit his lower lip hard, folding his arms across his chest to think.Jeremy rubbed his palm over his face, blinking rapidly. "Fuck, fuck, fuck," he cursed under his breath. "Insect is just so fucking troublesome! I wish I could punch him!"Heidi teased Jeremy with a smile. "You can only wish, you know you can't punch him." Then she turned serious to talk to Alec."Listen..." Her voice was firm. "It's not too late to save another person. You can still save Insect's mother from him.""Where does Insect's mother live? Do you have any idea about that?" Prof Smith asked, looking between Kris and the guy beside her."She moves from place to place," Kris replied, biting her lip as she thought."You could say from marriage to marriage. That's her specialty," the guy beside her added, scrunching up