The Futuristic Four- Heroes of Time

Chapter 12: Meanwhile

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Hiro stirred as he desperately tried to get some shut eye. He opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling. All of his emotions were mixed up at the moment.

For one, he wanted to go on and save Tadashi, but he knew that they couldn’t go in blind. Then, he wanted to tell Aunt Cass, but how could he? Even if he did she would either want to get the NSA involved or want to join in, and he didn’t want either one happening.

Finally, his new friends. Wilbur was irrational at times, but he was a great leader and a loyal friend. Violet was a bit distant, but Hiro could see that she was really trying to fit in and help.

Penny was sweet and kind, more often than not putting others before herself. It was quite evident due to the fact that she had not asked about her father even after Dr. Calico had mentioned him.

Instead, she comforted Hiro over Tadashi. She was different from the Penny he had seen on TV, but he liked that.

All of these thoughts clouded his mind until he heard the door opening. He quickly closed his eyes to see what the person would do. He heard footsteps coming closer to his bed, but he remained quiet.

“Aww, I hope you’re sleeping well,” Penny whispered with a smile.

Once Hiro heard her say that, it took everything in his power not to blush or move.

“Whoops, I should be quiet and look for Mr. Carrots,” Penny realized.

She looked under the bed to no avail. Then she walked over to the closet. Apparently she had left it at the top by accident. She grabbed a small stool and stood on top to reach the shelf, but in doing so she accidently fell. Hiro jolted up and ran to her side.

“Penny? What happened? Are you okay?” Hiro asked worriedly as he helped her get up.

“Yeah, sorry for waking you up,” Penny apologized sheepishly.

“It’s fine, I couldn’t sleep well anyways,” Hiro admitted.

“You’re still worried about Tadashi, right?” Penny asked.

Hiro nodded silently. Penny smiled and pulled him over to the bed. She sat down and patted the place next to her. Hiro understood and obliged.

“I know this is going to seem very cliche, but do you want to talk about it?” Penny asked.

“I don’t know. I’m just worried. Who knows what they’re doing to him at this very moment. They could be experimenting on him for all we know!” Hiro sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

“If they were that terrible, I’m sure Violet and Wilbur would have us looking for him this very second,” Penny assured him.

“You’re right, but I still worry, you know? He and Aunt Cass are the only family I have,” he sighed.

“I understand. The reason I was so quick to join you guys was to learn more about my dad,” Penny replied.

“Why haven’t you asked about your dad?” Hiro asked her.

“Well, a lot of things have happened, besides, I know this may sound horrible, but I don’t really feel a connection with him. He’s still my dad, and I would like to save him, but I’d also like to know why he left. My mom always told me that it was for the best, that he did it to protect us, but, after my agent forced me to grow up, I came to the conclusion that he didn’t love us,” Penny admitted.

“I’m sure that’s not true. I mean, if he didn’t love you, wouldn’t he have tried to pry himself into your life after you became and actress just to get money?” Hiro asked.