Futuristic Four: Fast Forward

Prologue

Location: Hamada Residence, SanFransokyo

Year: 2027

The Superhero lawsuits had caused nationwide conflict and for people like Tomeo, it put his work and himself in danger.He wasn't a super, but his work could easily associate him with them.And they were closing in. Thanks to a tip from a trustworthy friend,he was able to find out that they were coming, giving him time to find somewhere to relocate his family. At first, it was his research that was important, but now, he saw family was more important and the longer he worked on this so-called special project,the more danger they were placed in. Especially his youngest son. Hiro was young, but he was different. Nothing wrong with that, but that put him in more danger than the rest of the family. Of course,it was Tomeo's own fault for his youngest son's predicament.

Only him, his wife and the NSA knew about Hiro. His eldest son, Tadashi, was not aware of what his little brother could do and Tomeo was determined to keep it that way. The less he knew the better.

The man was now gathering as much information as he could and packing as much as he could. He though the had days, but no. Now he had hours, maybe less, before they came.His wife looked at him in worry as he gathered his papers and files.Throwing them into the fireplace to let them burn. All the information was stored on locked files on his computer. Only he could access them.

"You said we had time." Maemi said.

"My sources were wrong. They're on their way right now and we have to get out!" Tomeo informed his wife. He was doing whatever it took to protect his family. Everything except destroy every last bit of detail. As long as the information existed,they were in danger. He just didn't see that as an option however and only saw run. This wasn't the life he wanted, but if it meant his family was safe, then on the run it was.

"You can't let the boys live their lives like this!" Maemi complained.

"They won't get to live a life if we stay." Tomeo argued.

That seemed to stop the woman complaining. As much as she hated this, she'd rather not see her sons hurt, or worse, dead. This wasn't the life she wanted for them. She wanted them to grow up and be happy. Go to school, meet someone, get married and have their own kids. Not this. Having to run for their lives and the worse part was, they wouldn't understand why. Before the whole anti-super protests, Tomeo was very open with his work. Tadashi had been so curious and wanted to know all about what his father did. But when she was pregnant with Hiro, that's when life began spiralling downwards. Not that having a baby was bad, it was just the timing. Tomeo became secretive with his works and no longer was Tadashi allowed in his father's office, at work or home. The man distancing himself from his son.

Aside from the secrets and up till now,things seemed fine. But then someone dangerous got hold of information and everyone involved in project's similar to Tomeo's were being hunted down. Now, they were closing in on them.

"Get the boy's ready." Tomeo ordered his wife as he went over to the phone. He dialled a number and waited for someone to pick up.

"This is Rick Diker. I'm sure you have a reason for calling me at this hour, Hamada." The man said. It was clear he was tired at the moment. Couldn't blame him giving the hour. But right now was an emergency.

"They're coming. I don't care what happens to me, but you make sure my family is okay. Especially Hiro."Tomeo said into the phone in a demanding tone. "No one must know."

*

Maemi made her way upstairs to Hiro's room. The boy was fast asleep in his little bed. He looked so innocent and unaware of what was going on. He was only three years old. Still so young and innocent. He didn't need to be exposed to these sorts of dangers. The only thing dangerous he needed to be worried about was the monster in his closet or whatever silly things the young mind could conjure. Not real life dangers like this. Maemi knelt down, her hand on the edge of Hiro's bed, and sobbed. She didn't even realised she had woken up her son with her cries.