The Outcasts *COMPLETED*

Chapter 39 - Higher Beings: Romero's Redemption

The Higher Being looked down at the unconscious Jade, Sophie, and Johnny. He shook his head in disgust, opening his hand and aiming it at them. An aura began to emit from the three teenagers, that slowly moved into the Higher Being's hand. He shut his eyes and sighed. Javi was able to move away while the alien absorbed the aura of the three. The freshman grabbed Mollie and dragged her back to the gym. With his back to the entrance, he saw the Higher Being close his hand into a fist and smile.

"It's a shame they weren't worthy of their gifts. Just like you and the rest of your... team." the Higher Being spoke out. "It's your time now to suffer defeat. Worse than them."

Javi felt a chill go down his spine. He looked down at Mollie who was able to move again, but her focus was also on the one who claimed to be responsible for their powers. A hand clamped down on Javi's shoulder, causing him to jump. He looked up and saw Danny standing by his side, with Cooper next to Danny.

"We got your back." Danny told him. Mollie slowly stood up, standing on the other side of Javi and the four teens faced off against the almighty alien. Standing behind the four was a person surrounded by dark matter. The Higher Being smirked, thinking the four had no idea one of his disciples was about to get the upper hand. His minions rose out of the ground, immediately charging past the Outcasts and toward the blue bodied creature.

"Another disappointment." the Higher Being spoke, realization settling in as he realized Romero had turned on him.

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"Kayleigh over here!" Drew shouted out. The Lieutenant was lying next to an overturned car after attempting to attack the alien head on. Her head rang as she slowly stood up, stumbling at first. She looked over and saw Drew kneeling over a body. She took tiny steps at first, not wanting to overwhelm her brain which seemed to be scrambled.

"Who is it?" she asked, putting her hands on her knees and taking a deep breath. Once she was close enough to Drew, she dropped down onto her knees and put a hand on the side of her head. Graham's head was in Drew' hand, with blood covering the left side of his face.

"He's breathing." Drew whispered. The clothes on Graham's chest were slightly burnt, not proving to be too lethal.

"My eye." Graham groaned out weakly. His right eye slowly began to open and he looked at the two looking over him. "I can't open my eye."

"Relax Director. We're gonna get you some help to clean you up." Kayleigh said, placing a hand on his ankle and giving it a squeeze.

"I'll make some calls." Drew said with a nod.

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Watching as the minions were swatted away and destroyed with ease, Danny balled his hands up into fists. Cooper turned around, grabbing Romero, and disappeared with his superspeed, bringing Romero with him. Danny began to walk forward, turning around to look at Mollie and Javi.

"If I look like I'm struggling, jump in. Otherwise, just wait." Danny ordered. He turned his head back around and began running. His average speed provided no advantage, but the Higher Being didn't attempt to strike him down with lightning.

Danny reached the Higher Being without any issue, and immediately swung into his chest. He followed up his swing by getting into a fighting stance, throwing two left punches into the side of the alien creature. He attempted to hook him in the jaw, but felt his fist get caught. His eyes darted up to see a blue hand holding his fist. Danny gritted his teeth, lifting his leg quickly and kicking outwards, making the alien stumble. His fist became freed and took this to his advantage. Rapid punches were the result, one after the other into the chest of the Higher Being, who didn't react in any specific way.