Enemies With The Shadows

Chapter Seven - Planning

"So you’re sure it’s Clay?” Mark asked.
“No shit! Who else would go after me first?” Tommy replied. “Plus, Toby saw him!”
“Yeah! So I know it’s him!” Toby said. “I know his villain name too! Finally we can catch him!”
“Wait what’s his villain name?” Tommy asked.
“I think that’s the least of our current worries.” Mark replied.
“Shut it oreo boy.” Tommy hissed. “I wanna know his villain name.”
“He said it was… Dream? I think that was it.” Toby said.
“That’s the dumbest villain name I’ve ever heard.” Tommy crossed his arms.
“Isn’t that his streamer name too?” Mark asked.
“That makes it even dumber!” Tommy added. “Now how are we gonna beat this prick?”
“Tommy, I still don’t think you’re ready to-” Mark was quickly cut off.
“Shut it tall bastard. I’m sure I can fight. I feel a lot better!” Tommy said, slightly puffing his chest as if he were trying to prove something.
“Okay sure. Whatever you say.” Mark sighed. “Are your powers even usable?”
“Kinda? They’re not the strongest, but it’s still better than no powers.”
“Alright you little-”
“Guys!” Toby interrupted. “Focus! We need to figure out how we’ll catch him.”
“Yeah there’s no way we’re catching him on our own.” Mark leaned back into the couch.
“I could fight that dickhead with my eyes closed.” Tommy shouted, searching for snacks.
“Yeah I’m sure you could.”
“Fuck off Mark!”
“Could you two shut it for five minutes?” Toby said irritated. “Now please. Mark is right. We can’t fight him alone. But we also have nobody to turn to!”

The three thought for a while about who to get help from. Considering they’re secretly heroes, there aren’t many options. Each name that was thrown was instantly denied. “Puffy?” Toby suggested.
“Do you really think she’s trustworthy enough to know?” Mark replied.
“Yeah fair.”
“I got it! Drista! Her and I are the best of friends.” Tommy said proudly.
“Yeah great idea! Get the guys sister to help get the guy arrested!” Mark said sarcastically.
“Well do you have any ideas Mx. ‘I know everything’?” Tommy asked, sitting down. Mark thought for a second, before they got an idea.
“Sam! He knows we’re heroes!” They suggested.
“The chief of police?” Toby asked.
“Yeah right. As if he’d randomly believe us without any solid evidence.” Tommy, scoffed.