The Phoenix Hero

What I Want To Be (S1 Part 2)

~Hiroku's Point of View~

The world around me blurred as I was lifted off my feet, the ground quickly disappearing beneath me. I glanced up, my eyes meeting the determined gaze of the Green Lantern. His grip was firm yet gentle, a stark contrast to the confusion swirling in my mind. Despite the unexpectedness of it all, I found myself strangely calm, almost as if I trusted him without question.

As he carried me towards the sleek, gleaming ship waiting in the distance, I couldn't help but wonder where this sudden journey would lead. "Where... are we going?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper, carried away by the wind.

He didn't answer immediately, but I noticed the slight shift in his expression, as if considering how much to tell me. It wasn't until we boarded the ship, and I found myself seated on his lap, that Flash turned back from his seat with a playful grin. "We're going to our base, little buddy."

The ship's engine roared to life, the sound vibrating through my bones. I looked out, the sky a brilliant canvas of blues and oranges as the sun dipped below the horizon. Wonder Woman was at the helm, her posture strong and confident, guiding the ship with the skill of someone who had done this a thousand times before.

The journey felt surreal, a mix of awe and anxiety stirring within me. But as the Justice League's base came into view, a massive structure looming in the distance, I couldn't help but feel a flicker of excitement. Whatever awaited me there, I knew it was going to be extraordinary.

As the ship touched down, a soft hiss escaped from beneath, signaling our arrival. The door slid open with a mechanical whirr, revealing the vast expanse of the Justice League's base. Stepping out, the first thing that struck me was the sheer size of the place-it was even more magnificent than I had imagined, with towering walls that seemed to stretch endlessly into the sky.

Green Lantern gently set me down, and for a moment, I just stood there, taking it all in. The base was a blend of sleek, futuristic technology and timeless grandeur, with walls lined with monitors displaying scenes from across the globe, and large windows that offered a breathtaking view of the earth below.

My eyes were wide with admiration as I watched the heroes disperse, each moving with purpose. Green Lantern gave me a brief nod before joining the others in what seemed to be an urgent discussion. Their voices were low, serious, a stark contrast to the awe I felt in this place.

Curiosity tugged at me, urging me to explore. I began to wander, my footsteps echoing softly against the polished floors. Every corner of the base seemed to hold something new and fascinating-a room filled with high-tech gadgets, another with vast holographic maps, and yet another with suits of armor displayed like trophies from battles long past.

As I walked, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in a place where history was being made, where the world's greatest heroes came together to protect us all. It was overwhelming, yet thrilling at the same time. For a moment, I allowed myself to dream-maybe one day, I could be like them.

But for now, I was content just to explore, to soak in every detail of this extraordinary place. I knew I was somewhere special, somewhere where anything could happen.

As I continued to wander through the base, an unsettling sense of déjà vu washed over me. The pristine halls, the advanced technology, even the heroes themselves-all of it felt eerily familiar, like scenes from a movie playing out in real life. And then it hit me.

I remembered now. This place, these heroes-it was all so similar to that movie I had watched countless times. A story where the villain attacked without warning, turning this very base into a battleground. I could almost see it-the chaos, the destruction, the desperate battle to save the day. But it wasn't just the villain's actions that haunted me. It was the collateral damage, the innocent lives lost in the crossfire, the heroes who, despite their best intentions, couldn't prevent every tragedy.