It Started With a Ransom

Powerless

You've been friends with Ray and Gavin since you were kids. You were there when they discovered their powers. You were there when they got their gear from Hilda. You were there when they arrested their first criminal. You were there when they met Michael, or Mogar, and formed the  Lads. But you watched from the sidelines, for you had no powers. But you didnt mind. And neither did they.

You were watching the Lads fight four robbers. It was almost over, and it had just began. You snickered, when you realized you only saw three. "Guys!" You called. "One is miss-mmh!" You were cut off as a hand was placed over your mouth. Your hands shot up and tried to pry the hand away; to no avail. You kicked and squirmed, but he was strong. He started to drag you towards the fight. Suddenly you felt something cold against your temple, and you fell still, eyes widening.

"Hey, Superheroes!" Your captor called. Your friends glanced over and immediately stopped when they saw you. "Y/N!" X-Ray exclaimed. He started to run towards you, but stopped when the man pressed the gun harder against your temple. "Go the fuck away and let us finish our fucking heist or I'll blow your girlfriend's brains out!" "Come on mate, let's be reasonable about this." Vav said calmly, his worried eyes glued on you. "We can talk about this." "This is all the talking we need!" The robber retorted. "Leave, and get your friend back alive; or stay, and watch as I paint this town with her blood!" The Lads exchanged a quick look between each other before Vav sighed. "Alright. Alright, mate, we're going." Vav turned around and walked away slowly. "I'm not letting her go until you're out of my sight!" The robber spat. X-Ray and Mogar nodded and followed their blue companion around the corner. "Dave, make sure they're gone." You're captor ordered. One of the robbers ran after your friends and checked behind the corner. He came back nodding. The leader-you assumed-sighed in relief and pushed you away from him. You stumbled and fell. "Get out of here, girl." He spat, pointing the gun at you. You stood up and quickly ran the way the Lads had gone. You ran through the alleyway, desperate to find them. You stopped when you thought you saw a shadow. When nothing happened, you continued to the base.

You could hear the heroes' worried conversation as you reached the door. "...damn it, X-Ray! You're the one that always wants her to come with us! Don't blame me for this!" Vav snapped. "Well you made the decision to just leave her!" X-Ray retorted. " He would have killed her!" You quickly opened the door before things could get anymore heated. "Guys, I'm fine." You said with a smile. "Y/N!" The Lads said at the same time. X-Ray ran over and hugged you protectively. "You are never coming with us again." He said firmly. You gasped and pushed him away. "No! X-Ray-" "No." He insisted. "These were just robbers! Imagine what could happen against a super!" Your mouth gaped open. "I... Vav," You turned to the blue hero for help, but he shook his head. "He's right. We don't want you to get hurt. And this guy didn't even have powers." You turned to Mogar. "Michael..." You pleaded. "I...agree with them." The bear vigilante mumbled. "Guys... please. It was just one time! We can get Hilda to make me a weapon! I can-" "Y/N." Vav said, looking at you sadly. You looked at the floor with tears in your eyes. Without saying anything, you opened the door and ran out. "Y/N!" X-Ray called, but you ignore him.

You ran down the streets to the park, and you sat on a bench. You usually came here to think because of how peaceful it was.

Soon you heard footsteps come up behind you. "Go away, X-Ray." You snapped without looking. You heard a chuckle, and for the second time that day, a hand was placed over your mouth. This time, a rag was there as well. You struggled, but you soon felt drowsy. The last thing you heard was, "I'm not X-Ray."

It was hours later, and you hadn't returned. X-Ray was getting worried. "I'm going to look for her." He told the others. "Be careful, Ray." Vav called. "You're not in your disguise." "I still have my lasers." X-Ray replied as he opened the door. "Hopefully I won't need them."