Titans (2018)

I'm so proud

Mal's Pov
,,I grabbed the files and everything else that I still had. It's not that much, I have to admit that, but I hope that you'll find your answers.",Dad meant as he lead me to the living room. We both sat down and he gave me one of these files. I opened it and read everything.,,I was an experiment?",I asked and looked at him.,,No. You were born as a so called meta human. A genetic defect which you probably got from your biological parents.",Dad said and I nodded. I continued to read the files. It was quite interesting to find out more about myself. My whole life was turned upside down now. Dad had explained things when I had questions. He was really nice and calm when he explained it. Not like some other people.

,,How come, no one knows my parents? I mean they couldn't be dead, could they? Or why did they never find me?",I asked him.,,No one knows. After you were kidnapped as a newborn, they just vanished as well. Some say it was because your birth was planned. I don't believe that.",Dad answered. I nodded.,,What do you believe?",I inquired. He sighed and gave me another file which he had hidden behind him.,,You shouldn't see this but you'll eventually find out anyways...I believe that the people who had taken you all those years ago, wanted to create a super weapon but needed to start with something simpler.",Dad explained and looked at me.,,You mean like train a newborn meta human.",I added.,,Exactly. Now before you take a look at this file, let me tell you that some scientists had taken away these memories of your life. Oh and don't freak out.",Dad told me. I nodded and opened the file. There were reports and pictures.,,Oh god...",I mumbled and put the file down.,,Malia...Sweetheart? I know that this is a lot to take in right now.",Dad said as I stood up.,,I'm a killer, Dad! I killed all these people!",I meant and looked at him.,,I'm a monster.",I muttered.,,Don't you dare say that!",Dad said and stood in front of me. He grabbed my shoulders and looked at me.,,This happened before you knew how to control your powers. Now you can and even if it was hard, I'm here for you.",he told me and hugged me tightly. I sniffled a little bit and hugged him back.

,,Oh...Would you look at that.",a familiar voice said. No, this couldn't be. I let go of my Dad and turned around.,,You.",I breathed out. This was the same family which had attacked us and had kidnapped Rachel.,,Dad? Burn the files.",I whispered to him. If they were here for those, they wouldn't get them.,,I'm quite surprised that you survived the fall.",the mother said.,,Oh you will wish that you had never showed up!",I replied and my father threw all the files in the fire of the fireplace.,,Get them.",the mother ordered and the kids attacked us. I fought against the son which was quite string. How were they so strong? This wasn't a normal family! I couldn't dodged every punch or kick. I couldn't hit him too. Fuck this family!

,,Malia!",I heard my Dad shouting and turned around. He was held by the daughter and she held a knife against his throat. My eyes widened.,,Let him go! You're here for me!",I said and got hit on the back of my head. Oh right...The son was still behind me. I fell on my knees. The mother knelt in front of me and pulled on my hair, so that I would be looking into her eyes. She smiled widely.,,So tell me, where's Rachel and that friend of yours?",she asked me.,,I don't know.",I answered. She pulled harder on my hair. I winced.,,I'm telling you the truth!",I said and closed my eyes for just a second.,,Oh I believe you, Sweetheart. But now you're no use for us.",she meant and let go of me. The mother stood back up and nodded towards her son. He abruptly pulled me to my feet and threw me backwards. It shocked me.

I was thrown through the basement door and fell down the stairs.,,Malia!",was what I could hear my father shouting. As I landed at the bottom of the stairs, the air was knocked out of my lungs. I lay there and felt how something wet and sticky was slowly forming around my head. Was I bleeding? Everything was blurry and I couldn't quite focus until I heard gun shots. Oh god...Dad! I stood back up when I heard the door being opened. It was way to fast but I didn't care. I had to make sure that my father was ok! As quickly as I could I ran upstairs.

,,Dad!",I shouted and ran into the living room. I stopped in my tracks.,,No, no, no!",I mumbled and walked to him. My Dad was lying on the floor and there was a puddle of blood forming already. I fell to my knees beside him and put pressure on the wound.,,Malia?",Dad asked.,,I'm here, Dad. I'm here. you'll be fine, I promise.",I said and tears welled up in my eyes.,,I'm gonna call help.",I mumbled and wanted to get up.,,No. Stay here. I might not have much time left.",my Dad pleaded. I shook my head.,,Don't say that! You're going to be fine!",I shouted and panicked.,,Please don't leave me.",I begged..,,It's ok, Sweetheart. I'll always be with you. You know that.",Dad replied.

I cried and let the tears fall down my face.,,Find the girl and save her, like your Mom and I did for you, ok? Just promise me that.",Dad asked me. I nodded and promised it. He smiled weakly. Was he accepting death after meeting after so many years?,,You've grown up so fast. You're a beautiful and strong woman, Malia...I couldn't be happier to call you my daughter.",Dad told me and I smiled sadly.,,I'm so proud of what you've become...",he added and slightly caressed my cheek. I leaned into his touch. But it didn't last long...His hand fell to the ground to his side. He stared at the ceiling and had a small smile on his face.,,Dad? Dad!",I said. No...He couldn't be...gone. I looked away and sobbed.

,,Mal?",I heard someone asking. I turned around and looked at Dick. He was shocked at the sight in front of him. His best friend looked horribly beaten .,,He's gone...",I said and turned back to look at my Dad. With shaking hands, I closed his eyes and kissed his forehead.,,I love you.",I mumbled.

I screamed in agony. Why did they have to kill him? He had nothing to do with all of this. I screamed and screamed. First Becky, then Dawn...Rachel...Now my Dad? Why were all my loved ones the ones who got hurt?