Strain: Rebel's Rise

Reunion

Sunday.

Keyan had just woken up, and now he was feeling wonderful. Ever since he's gotten his powers, he's been feeling warmer, which is funny because his mother told him every time he's near, it's been a bit cold.

"What you cookin'? Smell like Bacon, eggs and-"

"Rice with some cinnamon rolls. Now, c'mon we do this every damn Sunday."

Momma Lana chuckled, Keyan gave her a hug from behind and she gasped.

"You know how cold you are, boy? Get off of me!" Keyan put his hands in the air in an 'Innocent' way. She rolled her eyes and fixed up their plates.

"Ya woke up just in time too. Been cooking since 6:00 am this morning. "

"So an hour? That ain't nothing."

Keyan sat down and reached for a cinnamon roll, his hand immediately smacked as Momma Lana gave him the 'You must be out your mind' look. He got up and washed his hands, and she sat down across the table ready to dig in.

Keyan dug into his food, and Momma Lana watched him closely. She cleared her throat.

"So how are you feeling?"

Keyan devoured his food, all of it gone in one gulp . He burped and smiled.

"I feel good. Better than I did Friday actually. A lot warmer too."

She folded her arms and nodded."Mhmm..well you have to go back to the doctor for a check up. They want to examine your new powers. They'll be switching you over to XCD from now on, so you gots to come as a presentable young man."

Keyan put down his fork and thought about it, looking a bit annoyed.

"Not some guinea pig they can just run tests on. Just doesn't feel right to me."

He got up and washed his plate off, Momma Lana stayed seated , and finished her food, looking back at the news on the TV and then him. Something about her face said she was worried about him. Worried for him.

"They just want to make sure you're good, my love. Nothing b-"*Knock knock knock knock* "I don't suppose you were expecting company?" Keyan said to his mother, who looked back at him. He walked to the door and opened it. To his surprise, it was none other than the Leader of The Vanguard Squad. Crimson. And the 3rd member of the Vanguard Squad, Tracer.



"Hello. Are you Keyan Ingram?"

Crimson gave a slight smile, her hands behind her back, hiding behind her Crimson red spandex suit.

She wore a red domino mask, all red and black. Her hair was braided and her skin tone was Dark Brown. She stood maybe at 6 '1 or 6' 2 at least.





Tracer was a white man with a Black Bowler hat , Black Trench Coat, and Green eyes. He didn't wear a mask like the others. He felt no need to.

"Yes that would be-"

Momma Lana stood in front of Keyan, pushing away and standing proud with her chest out.

"Whatchu want?" Her Jamaican accent was coming harder than usual. Crimson narrowed her eyes at her, yet she still kept her smile and traced her Brown eyes back to Keyan. "I just wanted to speak with your son for a few minutes. Is that fine?"

"I'm sorry, but can I ask the reason as to why you need to speak to my baby?"

Her voice was high pitched, almost as if she was frightened. Keyan was frozen and in shock, not knowing what to do.