South Park - Forgotten Days

ThunderStorm and Mysterion - Prologue

The streets were illuminated with police lights. News trucks already surrounded the area, reporters trying to be the first ones to report South Park's latest crime.

"Tonight a prisoner has escaped South Park's prison. We see here at the local Whole Foods police are lined up, waiting for the convict to make his move. The escapee claims there are employees still in the store! We fear he is willing to kill a hostage if the policemen don't negotiate fast enough."

The News pans to the multitude of police cars within the area.

"At least that's what Sergeant Yates has told us here today."

The reporter turns to Sergeant Yates,

"What are his demands?"

The reporter points their mic towards Sergeant Yates, who drones on about the criminal. As the two talk, on a nearby rooftop a hero watches.

"How's it lookin out there Storm?" ThunderStorm picks up his walkie talkie.

"He hasn't said much of anything for awhile... if ya ask me Mysterion, the escapee is just doin this for some attention."

Mysterion nodded, "Makes sense."

Mysterion turned off his walkie talkie and headed towards the Whole Foods. He jumped from roof to roof. Landing next to his partner. "Remember, you're supposed to be on lookout and intel." ThunderStorm rolled his eyes and nodded, "Yes sir." He gives Mysterion a salute. Mysterion adjusted his mask and maneuvers himself towards the ground. He hid under the shadows, looking for any openings that would allow him to get into the store without alerting the police. After some thinking he makes his first move. He disappears into an alleyway. With some twists and turns he made his way towards the back of the store. He smiles as he finds an employee-only door at the back. The store echoed as Mysterion kicked the door in, clashing to the ground. Mysterion waited a few minutes, taking in the view of the empty store, then started to walk into the Whole Foods, slowly with caution.

"What a loud entrance there, Mysterion"

He turns towards the voice, getting greeted with a gun barrel pointed right at his face.

"Didn't think I'd hear ya kick the back door? You should know this place sure echoes a lot" The escapee gave Mysterion a twisted smile, maintaining eye contact.

"Yeah yeah cut the crap. Where are the hostages?" Mysterion glares at him. The man cocks his gun, hinting at the hero to put his hands up. Mysterion plays along.

"Mysterion" He pauses. "There aren't any real hostages" He grins "besides you."

Mysterion slowly lowers his hands and chuckles,

"Well that made my job a hella lot easier"

Before he can respond Mysterion lands a hard kick to his gut. The escapee curses, regaining his aim as he prepares to fire at Mysterion. Accepting his fate Mysterion sucks in a deep breath. The escapee pulls the trigger, but In a split second Mysterion is pulled to the ground.

"Geez Mysterion don't get ya self killed just yet!"

Thunderstorm pants, sitting besides Mysterion on the ground. Mysterion replies with an anxious chuckle. Thunderstorm sighs as he gets up and helps Mysterion back up.

"Lightning before the thunder huh?"

The two turn their heads back to the escapee. He points his gun, wavering at the two. Mysterion glared and positioned himself in front of ThunderStorm, shielding him.

"Strom you're supposed to be on look out"

ThunderStorm scoffs, "Seriously? Like anything crazy was going to happen." He grabbed at Mysterion's hood, ready to yank him back again if needed. "I just wanted some action tonight y'know, plus didn't get all dressed up to be stuck on look out!"