A stubborn idiot and a crazy scientists perfect combination for a catastrophe. Naive and righteous added to the mix results in this story.
Mr. Sloan, city's favorite hero has saved hundreds of lives. But the day he needed help unexpectedly the one...
"Please be okay. Please be okay", I continue to pray for Terry's safety.
Once is enough, if something happens to him I will go on a killing spree. I don't care anymore. I must have broken the world record for a 100m sprint. I push open the lab door, almost breaking it. And there he is, a worried expression has taken over his face. He has my phone in one hand while calling someone with his phone.
"Are you okay? Did you get hurt? There was-", I frantically checked him for injuries. 'I heard one from here too."
"I am fine, you should look at yourself.", He held my right hand up as blood dripped down. Eliza was frozen while Asher got the first aid kit.
"Are you hurt elsewhere?", Terry asked. I must be but right now I couldn't feel anything. I had only one thing in mind to get Terry to safety.
"We don't have time for that. We need to leave, now!", Terry loosely wrapped a bandage around my arm. Five people, including myself, taking everyone would be too much considering the situation but I can't even leave them behind. I heard another blast from the way I came. Going through the fire exit would be the safest but what about the second blast I heard. I check them out, and sure enough, it's damaged. The stairs above us are damaged. Parts of it are all over the place but can be avoided easily.
I pull out Agni from a shelf in the lab. Agni literally means Fire in Hindi yet its job is to be fireproof. It is my first project after coming to PH. Now, this is used for every hero's clothes or at least cape. Yup, those capes are not just for show Edna. I wrap Terry in this and pull him along.
"I don't need this, I have already lived my life.", He tried refusing it. I have too and besides this much is not enough to kill me.
"I am fine, trust me.", Simply accept it, I won't hear otherwise. I need not say it out loud, Uncle knows me enough.
The first few steps were a bit damaged. I went ahead instructing everyone to carefully watch where I am stepping and come down. First The other Three members came then Terry. Slowly everyone started to move. Asher was in front as the other two were too shaken up. I was at the end helping Terry pass safely.
When we got down one floor, another blast was heard. This time it was our lab. The door flew and hit the dangling railing. It fell down barely sparing us. Everyone turned pale and gave up on trying to live. Seriously, just jump! No one moved. I went ahead and pushed the railing out of the way just enough for a person to pass. Yesterday's workout paid off, or maybe it's the adrenaline pushing me beyond the limit.
Everyone stared at me wide-eyed.
"Hurry up!", we don't have time to be surprised.
Thankfully, nothing happened after that. All of us were able to get out of the emergency safely. I could see 3 fire trucks, 2 ambulances and Purple Blizzard zapping in and out looking for people. Now Terry was helping me walk. The adrenaline washed off as soon as it came. My left ankle was swollen, and the wounds on my right arm were bleeding through the hastily tied bandages. I also had bruises at various other places probably from when I was thrown back. The doctor noticed me and sent someone to bring me over while he tended to others.
I tried acting tough next to Terry but now even the last bit of strength was gone. I was tired and drowsy. It's a good idea I should sleep, everything will be fine after I wake up. It's just another nightmare.
Things didn't exactly go as planned. I woke up to Clayton sitting next to me. He has my hands between his, praying for me to wake up.
"Sorry", I said softly. He wipes away his tears before raising his head.
"Look who decided to wake up.", He laughed, with moist eyes.
"I am alive", Please don't cry.
"Unfortunately". Now would you look at that, Sarcasm doesn't work when holding back tears.
"At least make it believable. "
"Doctor!", he sprang up. " I have to get the doctor", saying he escaped.
"You fucked up big time", Is he the only one available? This moody doctor has already chewed me out once.
"I.."," Looks like PH caught on your plans"
"Nooooo", I mean they didn't till now.
"They didn't treat you harshly, especially considering the fact that your limbs are still attached."
Okay, WTF.
My Limbs Are Still Attached???
"I like them as they are", I have no interest in knowing their work in detail.
"Not for long", He said pointing towards the door, I could see Clayton and the others pacing.
"You should have thought before stealing their serum. You were gonna die soon anyway so I let you go, but they won't"
"What are you talking about?", I kidnapped a person, not some serum.
"Eliza and Asher are my colleagues, as for Clayton, he is family", a sad smile crept on.
He raised his eyebrow and continues noting down something.
"You don't seem to have trouble speaking. None of the injuries is serious. The only concerning part is the serum you downed"
"Which s.."," Anyway enjoy your last few days, either way, you will not survive", he said and went out.
Did I mention, that he is crazy? I could see everyone jump on the doctor with multiple questions at once. He was able to handle them nicely and then went off his merry way.
"Wait here, I will finish up the procedures then come pick you up", Clayton told and followed the doctor. While the others were profusely thanking me for saving their lives.
"Don't think too much. Go back and rest", I sent them home, all but Eliza who wanted to wait till Clayton arrives.
"Hey!um......" , This awkward silence is worse than any of my injuries.
"Just rest", she snapped," There is a lot of paperwork to fill, more so due to the bombs. It will easily take over an hour."
Excuse you! Is this how you speak to your life saviour? At least now I don't have to make small talk. Her expression softens as she sighs.
"I will wake you up when he arrives. You can sleep", She said sweetly, almost as if she is sorry for snapping at me. "And thank you"
I think..... I get it. It's partially my fault too, didn't really try to hide that I didn't want them tagging along. At the same time, she can't say it's my fault for prioritizing Uncle Terry. She is more perceptive than I thought.
I close my eyes and try to sleep but can't really with her eyes boring a hole through me. Clayton Where are you?? Please come back soon.
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