So this story was an assignment for my psychology class. The assignment was to write a short story, tying in seven defense mechanisms people use to cope with stresses and pains. Naturally, each person's power is related to a defense mechanism. If you are interested see http://psychcentral.com/lib/15-common-defense-mechanisms/
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Repression
Short StoryA story relaying how we cope with struggles emerges in the form and style of an "old-style" myth or legend where seven men receive certain powers and use them to fight for their nation.