First Superhero 1: The Second Super by Logan Rutherford

Author:Logan Rutherford [Rutherford, Logan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Paranormal & Urban, Superhero, Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Superheroes
Amazon: B00W851ZWC
Publisher: Fragments & Fictions
Published: 2015-05-18T17:00:00+00:00

19

ENEMY OF THE STATE

I WALKED through the back door of my house, and headed straight for the living room. Mom gasped as I walked in. She and Dad were watching my escapade on the news as I collapsed in a heap on the cool leather couch. I felt so tired and drained, I felt as if I could sleep for days.

Mom rushed to my side, and began checking me for any wounds.

“I’m fine, Mom,” I said as I pushed myself up to a sitting position. “Just really worn out.”

“You did good, Kane,” Dad said, standing with his arms crossed while wearing a big smile.

“Really?” I said, rubbing my eyes. “Because it felt like I did pretty crappy.”

Dad shrugged. “Well, I said you did good, not that you did well.”

I let out a moan, and laid back down on the couch. “I don’t feel as if I’m any better now than I was when I left.” I wasn’t talking to anyone in particular, just thinking out loud.

“What were you expecting, to come back and be better than Richter?” Dad asked as he walked to the recliner next to the couch, and sat down in it. He leaned forward in his chair. “You gotta take something from this. Surely there’s something you can learn.”

“That I need more practice,” I said.

“Well then, that’s what we’re going to have to do.”

I turned my attention to the TV, which was showing the news. They were showing footage of a blue blur running in and out of the warehouse, carrying hostages to safety. I couldn't help but smile.

“Three of the hostage takers are in critical condition as the new Super stormed past police and SWAT, and took matters into his own hands. The White House released a statement just moments after the situation in Texas ended.”

The scene shifted to an image of the president standing behind a podium, most likely from deep within a bunker from an undisclosed location, safe from Richter. His tan skin looked weathered and his hair was turning gray. Most of his aging probably happened in just the time since Richter appeared.

“The situation in Texas is a tricky one. While we're all happy that there were no casualties and the hostages are safe, it could have gone very differently. I have full confidence that our law enforcement agencies would have done their jobs, and gotten everyone to safety, without the interference of the superhuman we're code naming Tempest, in lieu of an official statement from the superhuman himself.”

“Oooo, Tempest. I like it,” I said.

My dad nodded. “It sounds badass.”

Mom shot him a look for using language, but he ignored it.

The president continued. “We would like for Tempest to keep from interfering with any government agencies, and allow our trained, professional, and efficient law enforcement agencies to do the work they do best.

“And also, to Tempest, a warning. Should you use your powers in any way, you are effectively making yourself an enemy of the United States of America. We will not have another Richter on our hands.

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