Love and War

Incredible

Being on top of the skyscraper feels different today, now the wind is colder although the temperature is the same as yesterday. There are a lot of Supers out today, and I don't know how much crime to expect. I only send out three clones to canvas less surveyed areas. "Quiet today," I hear Dash announce behind me "seems that way," I tell him turning to look at him with a smirk. "Why do you always come here?" Dash asks me and I shrug "It was my dad's post, and now it's mine," I say and he gives me a curious look "Is it true that your father was the multiplier?" Dash asks in a quiet way avoiding the distasteful questions that follow. I nod "yeah, he was," I tell him looking out over the city.

"He was unique, even his real name. Nehemiah, he did tricks for me when I was little before I understood it was only his powers," I told him."He sounds like a good guy," Dash says sitting on the ledge and I plop down beside him. "One day I want to thank the rest of your family for stopping Syndrome, but I'll thank you now," I tell him looking into his eyes "Don't thank me. Syndrome, was a monster, and I'm sorry for what happened," he tells me. Times like these I'm thankful for my mask because I can feel the tears welling in my eyes. "My mom refuses to fight anymore because of losing dad," I begin to say "What's her Super name?" Dash asks "She worked with your mom Elastagirl. She's Hydra, the water manipulator," I tell him, and he smiles with a scoff. 

"My mom talks about her often, her name is Sarah, right?" he asks and I nod with a smile. "Wait, you know my mom's name. Do you know mine?" I ask him and he shakes his head. "Mom and dad are careful about stuff like that, no last, children, or sibling names," he explains "So what is it like? Fighting crime with your family?" I ask him, he smiles "complicated. They don't want us to get hurt, but you have to take chances in crime fighting," I look at him observing his features. "Is that why you stopped fighting with them?" I asked and he stiffens at the question "I'm just taking a break doing things on my own for a little while," he says trying to convince me otherwise.

I smilie at him and he can tell I'm not convinced with his reasoning. "Okay, so, maybe I was tired of the rules. I just feel like I have something to prove. I'm not a great Super because of my parents I'm good because I work hard to be," I nod in understanding. "It's not a crime to want to prove yourself," I tell him "Looks like you've already got that covered. Ms. Top Teen Hero," he beams at me causing me to laugh. "Top Female Teen Hero, don't worry your spot is still secure," I joke and he rolls his bright blue eyes behind his mask. 

"So Double... What do you do outside of hero work?" he asks me "I'm seventeen a senior at Ridgeway. I'm typical school, friends, the occasional Soccor practice," I tell him and he smiles "I'm seventeen a senior at Ridgeway too. Maybe I'll come by Soccor practice sometime," he jokes and I smile at him. We talk and laugh for hours, our side of the city stays pretty quiet, and that makes me happier than anything. When the sun is completely out of sight and replaced with millions of bright stars I let my head fall onto his shoulder. "I like this," Dash says slinging one of his arms around my shoulder, and I can't help but smile.

"Well, I guess he's okay," We hear a deep voice that can only belong to Mr.Incredible. We jump and our heads whip around to see Elasta-Girl and Mr. Incredible. We pull apart and I stare at them for a while unsure what to say Dash stands and helps me to my feet. "We're sorry to disturb you but when Dash didn't come home we got worried," Elasta-Girl explained "no, I completely understand... I probably need to start getting home too," I explain trying to chase away any nerves I have about being in front of the top super couple. 

"I'll see you later Dash," I tell him walking towards the edge of the building "It was nice to meet you Mr. Incredible, Elasta-Girl," I tell them before diving off the building "Multiply," then all the clones spring forward catch me.