Chapter 9!

“Now, Apo, don’t these um… kids...count as a threat? They have dangerous abilities.”

Apo chuckles. “Don’t be controlled by fear, sir. We have them completely under our control. Besides, most of them are more afraid of us then we should be of them. Not to mention how useful their abilities are.”

“So what exactly are you proposing with these kids?”

“They’ve been dreaming of freedom for years. My proposal is that they help catch the arsonists, and we let them go. You won’t be able to catch them without these kids.”

“Freedom? You are actually considering letting these kids go? They pose a threat to humanity! How are you so sure that they won’t threaten the community like the arsonists?”

“Because they can’t. I made them believe that the only reason they were alive is because of you.”

The president takes in a deep breath. This was a lot to take in. But what choice did he really have?

“Very well. I accept this proposal. They start Monday.”

Apo walked into the room where they always wait in. “Well, he has accepted. You all will be free if you can catch the arsonists. Good luck!”

And then he left, leaving the superkids alone to speak.

Of course, Karma is the one who breaks the silence.

“I’m just gonna say this now; I have the best ability of all you KIDS. Your parents probably sold you here cos’ they thought this would be best for you, huh? Must be nice to have parents. You were probably all pampered before your ability came to the eyes. And I have no intention of helping or working with you. You all make me sick. I’ll be glad to see you go. Lazy assholes, you all are.”

Alyss is the one to make action before the others. And they all knew that compared to the rest of them, Alyss was the angel. She was never sullen, always kind and gentle. She was their light, and the reasonable one.

And a hard smack from her hand to Karma’s face is what she did.

Karma was shocked; people have hit him and beat him, but never smacked him. The look on Alyss’s face showed he had gone too far. She grabbed her notepad.

Excuse us for not being the pampered kids you think us to be. We truly aren’t. I can show you the proof. Please do not act superior when you are just like the rest of us!

Alyss grabbed Karma’s arm, and he slumped to the ground. She let go seconds later.

Karma mumbled something like an apology or admittance of defeat, and sat back down.

Jameson stood up next. “Alyss is right. We have all felt pain. We’ve all gone through hell, even though we’re just kids. We didn’t really have a choice, anyway. We don’t need to… compete for who is the most broken. That’s a spot none of us should have to take. We just need to get this mission done, and we’ll be outta each other’s hair permanently.”

Most of them, if not all, nodded. And so, for the first time in forever, they were let out into the real world. 

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chapter 8!

The mystery man led them down to his building.

“Building F? This building’s been abandoned for years. Care to explain?”

“My apologies, sir, but because it wasn’t being used, I took the liberty of occupying it. For a good cause, too. Oh, and by the way, people here call me Apo.”

“Apo?”

“Short for apocalypse.”

He opened the doors to the building. Inside were labs, prison cells, and much more beyond the imagination. It looked like the very thought of the future.

He led him to his office, which included a room that was separated by some sort of clear material that didn’t look as fragile as glass.

“I’ll introduce you to our friends in a moment. This place is where we witness incredible beings with incredible abilities. There aren’t that many other ways to describe it but in actions. So, without further ado, here is the first of them.”

A girl walked into the clear room. “For starters,” Apo said. “This room is the indestructible place called the chamber.” The girl stood right in front of them now. She had long black hair, black eyes, and wore a regular teenage Goth outfit. She looked about fifteen. “This is KY. Short for Katheryine Yeasmine. She has the ability to create illusions. For example, her eyes. Show us an illusion, KY!”

She closes her eyes. The atmosphere changes, and suddenly the room is full of corpses and sorrow, and darkness.

“Ah, yes, the dark life. This is her favorite illusion. Next!”

A boy steps up next. He has blonde hair, and looks about sixteen. “This is Jameson. We call him Hypno. He has the ability to make anyone obey his order with just his voice. Next!”

A tiny girl stepped up next, looking about fourteen at most. She had long curly blonde hair, and the face of a doll. “This is Alyss. She has the amazing ability to make people see, feel and hear things just by touching them. We call her silver. Next!”

A boy sauntered his way into the room. He looked seventeen, with average looks and a few heavy scars. “This is Karma. Best one we’ve had yet, with the worst attitude. He can make his body turn to metal! Next!”

A girl, probably the oldest, steps up. She has short black hair falling over her face. “This is Jahenna. She can hear and read thoughts. We call her dilemma.”

A girl pops her head out once Jahenna leaves.

“Who is that?” Apo sighs. “This is Madeleine. We don’t quite comprehend her ability yet.”

chapter 7!

8 years later……

“Sir, this is a disaster!” Spat Governor Johnson. “This is the last straw!”

President Jackson turned to face him. “We have our best detectives on the street hunting them down. It’ll be fine. They promise results in the next week.”

“And that’s what they said last week. This arsonist group is threatening our citizens more than gangs, rebels, and anything else! They’ve burned down several government houses already! Your safety has been compromised! They have left us no clues whatsoever! There are no suspects, no fingerprints, nothing! We can’t catch thin air!”

“Governor, please calm down. I know this isn’t working. But with even the best of the best clueless, what are we supposed to do? What else can we do?”

“There is one option…. But I doubt you would accept it.”

The president looked in the direction of the voice. It was a man he’d seen only a few times.

“Mr. Genesa? Is there something you have to offer us?”

“Are you crazy? He’s insane! This man has a history of being mad! He claims humans have supernatural abilities!” the governor explodes.

“We are in desperate times, governor. And this man may have an escape through this mess.”

“And as a matter of fact, I do! If, of course, you’ll listen.”

After some time thinking about it, the president’s answer was clear. 

chapter 6!

Jahenna was waiting. Her parents were supposed to see her hours ago. But after what happened, she doubted they would ever come again to see their shameful monster of a child. But, to her surprise, they did. When they did, there was an awkward silence. Finally, her mother broke the silence and spoke first.

“We still love you, honey. I know you think we don’t, but we always will. We will get past this…illness of yours. We can still be a happy family, just like before.”

Jahenna looked up, meeting her mother’s eyes. “Illness is an understatement. This girl is a monster. Why did I have to give birth to such a freak? This will ruin our family forever. So much for normal. Why can’t she just stop with this ability? Can’t she see the stress and pressure it’s put on me?”

Her mother’s eyes widen. “Oh no… I didn’t mean that… sweetie, I would never…”

Jahenna shows no emotion, but when she speaks, it shows through. “Yeah,” her voice cracks. “So much for normal.”

And just like that, the last strand of love they had for their child had been severed.

chapter 5!

Karma laughed. There were idiots everywhere. Wherever he went, he could always count on at least one idiot with a pocket of cash. It’s been years since he’s had to deal with jobs and whatever. He has lost his sympathy for those he mugs. It’s his own way at getting back at his perfect brat for a brother. Mother always did love him best, which isn’t how it should work. Shouldn’t the younger brother be annoying while the older brother gets all the praise? Whatever. It didn’t matter. It was years ago that he even cared. He walked into his usual alley, where he found an unusual and unpleasant surprise. Five guys with metal bats waiting for him.

“So you’re the brat who mugged Johnny, huh?”

Karma shrugged. “I don’t keep a habit of taking names of the people I mug. But those that I do mug shouldn’t cry to their gang. Well, actually maybe they do. Coz’ if they’re stupid enough to let themselves to get mugged in the first place, then that solution probably sounds legit. Oh well, it takes an idiot to know one, right? So are you the idiot gang? Was the little boy I mugged too afraid to take me on by himself, so he called in his Boy Scout troop? How very manly of him. When I need an accomplice, I’ll make sure to go to the book club to look for him next time.”

Shut up, this isn’t good, he thought to himself. With five armed guys, he was sure to get beat up. And now he had provoked them. He could always use that option, but it would be risky if he left them alive without amnesia. They shouted some useless and oh-so-kind remarks, and then attacked all at once. Karma made the fast decision. He blocked the bats with his now silvery-colored arms.

When in trouble, being a metal dude has its advantages, he thought.