We Can Be Heroes Too

Captured

(Flare POV)

 I walk back to my seat next to Wildcard. Soon the TV comes down and it turns on to the news. "You know this is an epic Heroic smackdown event when they've called in Sharkboy!" The news woman says and we all cheer. "Go Dad!" I cheer. "Yeah!" Guppy cheers. "Earlier today, Sharkboy appeared from the ocean depths, landing on the beach of South Padre Island." A male news anchor says. "And moments later, Lavagirl blasted up from inside an active volcano." The newswoman said. "Go Sharkboy and Lavagirl!" Guppy and I both say. "She's from Earths core." The newswoman says. "And here's Mayor Doolittle, at today's ribbon cutting for his new city hall, rebuilt after the last time the Heroics went into action." The newswoman says and we watched as Blinding Fast ran by and cut the ribbon in the process. "Did you see that? Of course you didn't. That means it's none other than Blinding Fast, the fastest Heroic on the planet." The Newswoman says. "Go, dad!" Slo-mo says slowly. "And here comes Crushing Low!" The newswoman says and Crushing Low crashes into the building destroying it. And there goes the mayor's new building in record time." The news man says.

We all cheer with big grins. "These battles are insanely expensive for taxpayers, but so entertaining." The news woman says. "Pass the popcorn. This battle's going to be epic." Wildcard says to Slo-mo. "This is unprecedented. All of the Heroics have been called into action against the alien threat." The news woman says and Slo-Mo is holding out the popcorn and Wildcard grabs it spilling some in the process. I grab some from the bucket and I start eating it. "We're getting some live footage now." The news man says switching to the live footage. "And look who's back in action. It's Miracle Guy! You didn't expect him to actually lose, did you?" The anchor woman says and we watch the live footage. "He's not supposed to be there." Missy says referring to her father. We watch as the fly towards the ship, but it opens showing other pods, which throws Miracle Man into a building and he falls on the roof. "Oh my god!" The news woman says. "No way! No one's ever taken down Miracle Guy!" Noodles says. "Evasive maneuvers!" Mom exclaims. We watch as they fight and eventually Dad was taken. Guppy and I gasp. "Dad." I say quietly. Eventually they pane back on Miracle Man who was just getting up from his fall on the roof, aliens were surrounding him and they grab his hands, he tries flying but he strained and he fell down creating a dent in the roof. I shake my head. "Oh no, I'm just getting some terrible news. It's almost unimaginable but two of our heroes, have been captured by the intruders." The newswoman says. "I thought the Heroics were unbeatable." Guppy says glumly. "They are unbeatable, it's not over yet." Wheels says and we nod and face the screen again.

"It looks like our heroes are fighting amongst themselves again." The newswoman says. We then watch as Fast Forward and Rewind's parents are take. "Mom!" Rewind says. "Dad!" Fast Forward says. Rewind looks back at Fast Forward then at the screen again. We watch Face-maker's Dad flies into the battle. Suddenly the screen rewinds then fast forwards, it goes on for a bit. "I want to see it again!" Rewind says. "And I don't want to see it again." Fast Forward says. "And here comes Mrs. Vox to the rescue. She'll get those aliens singing a different tune." The newswoman says and we watch as she destroys a few aliens using her voice, but then is taken. I hear A Capella gasp and I feel bad for her. "They took Mrs. Vox!" The newswoman says and I watch as Mom goes up using her magma, she makes two balls and fires them accidentally hitting Tech-No in the process. "They got Tech-No." The news man says and I hear Wildcard gasp and I place my hand on his shoulder in comfort. Suddenly the aliens got Mom. "There goes Lavagirl." The newswoman says and I look down. "Not mom." I say and I hear Guppy gasp then sigh. "What is happening? Our heroes are dropping like flies!" The newswoman says and we watch as Blinding Fast runs around the alien ship. "They won't get Blinding Fast. He's too-" Wheels cut himself off with a gasp as the aliens caught Blinding Fast. I hear a slow gasp come from Slo-Mo. We then see a tear slide down his face and hit the floor slowly. "It's all up to Marcus Moreno now." The Newsman says and we watch as an alien cuts off the drone wires to Mr. Moreno's back and he falls and hits a car, but he gets back up. We then notice all of the aliens surrounding him and I shake my head, he then presses his watch and Missy holds up her bracelet.

"Dad? Dad, we had a deal." Missy says. "I know. I promised I wouldn't be a hero anymore. But I'm still the leader of the Heroics." Mr. Moreno says as he pulls out his katana swords. "Dad? Dad run! Get out of there!" Missy exclaims. "And a good leader...Leads by example." Mr. Moreno says. "Dad!" Missy exclaims. "I'm sorry, honey." Mr. Moreno says and he jumps but the alien's arms catch him then break the camera so we can no longer see the live footage. "This is...unbelievable, unimaginable." The newswoman says. "Ladies and gentlemen, the heroics have fallen." The newsman says. "We're getting word that the President would like to address the nation." The newswoman says. It then shifts to the president. "People of America, as you have witnessed, the Heroics have been captured. Military forces are stepping in, mobilizing to bring our heroes back. But, while it looks rather hopeless, it's bad...It's hopelessly bad." The president says. "How did this guy get to be president? He can't even put two sentences together." Face-maker says. "Got that right." I say. "We have just received a message from the supreme commander of the aliens that has been decoded. It reads "We are from the planet Ogima. Unfortunately, we have no choice but to prepare you for takeover. Please comply, or else Earth will be destroyed. You have three hours." I'm afraid that was the entire message. There are no heroes left. God save us all." The president says and the TV is shut off, but after a few seconds it turns on and Ms. Granada is on the screen. "Children, for your own safety, we're going into full lockdown. No one leave your seats. As long as as you stay where you are, you are all safe." Ms. Granada says and the TV goes back up.

I go over to Guppy and I hug her. "Yeah, right, they can't protect us from that. We just saw it." Noodles says. "You got a better idea?" Wildcard questions. "We should probably do what Ms. Granada says." Guppy says. "Uh pardon me but-" Missy was cut off by Face-Maker. "The last look on my Dad's face will haunt me forever." He says while making a face. "What do they want from us?" A Capella questions. "Do you think our parents are okay?" Rewind questions. "Uh excuse me?" Missy says. "What?" Wildcard and I say. "We need to leave this room right now." Missy says. "Why?" Guppy questions. "Because the aliens know where we are, and they're coming for us next." Missy says and I raise a brow. "How do you know?" I question looking at her. She then goes over to Ojo. "Can I borrow this a minute." She says and Ojo gives Missy her tablet and goes to the front of the classroom. "Ojo drew these. Face-maker standing on top of the floating chairs, Noodles smashing the exercise ball." Missy says. "She draws what she sees, big deal." Wildcard says. "She drew these things five minutes before they happened. Ojo's superpower isn't that she can draw. She can draw the future. " Missy says. "Okay cool. Good for Ojo. What's your point?" Wildcard says. "She also drew these alien creatures breaking into this very room." Missy says. "There." She says pointing at the green vent. "Whoa! You're saying they'll come in through there?" Noodles questions. "She's right. All these drawings suddenly make perfect sense. Ojo can see the future." Wheels says. "Let me get this straight. Some new girl shows up with absolutely zero powers, and suddenly we're gonna do what she says?" Wildcard questions.

"Seems like she's got a point." A Capella says. "A moment ago, you agreed we weren't safe here." Missy says to Wildcard. "We're safer in here than running around outside with you playing captain." Wildcard says. "I just want to get out of here. If anyone wants to join me, you're free to follow." Missy says and I stand up and I give Wildcard a look and he sighs. "Fine. We're getting out of here but only because I say so, you got that?" Wildcard says and I roll my eyes. "What's the plan?" Wheels questions.