The Storm Wars

Episode 24

INT - Abandoned Warehouse (Night)

"Max paced back and forth frantically, running his hands through his hair. The warehouse he was in was mostly empty besides the large wooden crates that were scattered across the floor haphazardly. A large hole in the middle of the ceiling allowed light to pour into the warehouse from the moon. A small girl with blonde pigtails sat on one of the wooden crates watching him curiously. She was three years of age, though she had the presence of someone in their mid 40s. Her skin was so white that she appeared translucent in the moon's rays, like a wisp of smoke. She swung her legs freely as she raised her voice to ask him a question."

Girl
Daddy, what's wrong?

Max
We're being hunted by the government. Darius got captured.

Girl
What about mommy and brother Max? Are they okay?

Max
Yeah...that's why I'm here. I don't want to put mommy and your brother at risk.

"Max looked at the ground and shook his head as tears began to fall from his face."

Max
If only I weren't so weak! I could have saved him!

"The girl stared at him for a moment before speaking."

Girl
Daddy, do you remember when mommy had her miscarriage?

Max
(Quietly) Yes...

Girl
And the doctor told you that no matter how badly you wanted to see me, you would never be able to?

Max
Yes....

Girl
And then you used your ability to find my spirit as a fetus before it faded away forever and pulled me to this realm so I can be with you and mommy! Daddy, you aren't weak. You're the strongest man in the world! Any world!

Max
I don't know Sarah. How can I overcome an opponent so powerful? My ability isn't attuned for combat. 

Sarah
You'll figure it out. Just like you figured out a way to make our broken family whole again.

Max
(With tears in his eyes) You're right. This isn't beyond my scope. I can fix this!

Sarah
(Smiles) What about your super-strong friend you were telling me about?

Max
Holt?

Sarah
Yeah! Do you have his number?

Max
No...But I know a way I could contact him.

 

"Sarah sat still on her crate as Max clapped his hands together, his dogma glowing with a grey aura through his shirt. He closed his eyes, focusing for a few moments before there was a loud pop. He opened his eyes to be greeted by the spirit of Holt's mother, who looked bewildered at her new environment."