A True Hero by M.R. Anglin

Author:M.R. Anglin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Coming of Age, gemology and geology, female teen super hero, young hero, introvert
Publisher: M.R. Anglin
Published: 2021-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 40

“THIS IS YOUR HOUSE?” Nicole stepped inside Stephanie’s apartment. It was small, but furnished with everything they needed. The walls were painted white, and potted fichuses stood near the windows. “It’s nice.”

“My bro works real hard.” Stephanie tossed her keys in the tray by the door.

“Let’s get this Sapphire back so we can start searching for him.”

“Give me a moment.” Stephanie walked into her bedroom and emerged again. “My first prototype works pretty good, but it’s not practical. My second prototype—the one my brother had—is much smaller and doesn’t burn out. Let me install the power crystal.”

“Guess it’s a good thing you came with us on vacation.” Nicole watched Stephanie unscrew the back panel off the device.

“It was a lot of fun even if I missed the competition.” Stephanie smiled as she worked.

Nicole watched her a moment, then lowered her eyes. “Stephanie, when did you decide to take the Sapphire? Were you planning on it the whole time?” She ducked her head a bit. “Were you using me?”

Stephanie’s hands froze for a second before continuing the crystal installation. “I didn’t know Margaret had it. I only saw it when the TelePorter broke in. I wouldn’t use you, Nikki. Not on purpose. You’re my friend.”

Nicole ducked her head. “I feel terrible for thinking that of you. And about thinking the worst about Margaret and Starlight.” She buried her face in her hands. “They were right all along. If everything had gone according to plan, no one would have even known the Sapphire was with us. We could have gotten it to Quenton, and . . .” She heaved a sigh—the kind that often proceeded tears. “. . . and I wouldn’t continue to prove what a loser I am.”

Stephanie looked up at her. “You’re not a loser, Nicole.”

“It was the second time Starlight counted on me, and I let her down—the second time I let Villains escape. Plus, I thought the worst of Margaret without giving her a chance to explain . . .”

“To be fair, she did put us all in danger by bringing the Sapphire on vacation,” Stephanie pointed out as she worked to install the crystal.

Nicole didn’t respond. Instead she gazed at her hands.

Stephanie heaved a sigh. “Listen, I’m sorry I took it. I should have given it back, but I thought it was the best way to get my brother. I’m worried about him.”

“We’ll find him.” Nicole wiped her eyes. “I promise.”

“You’re real friend, Nikki.” Stephanie smiled at her as she screwed the back onto her device.

Nicole smiled back.

“Here’s the thing.” Stephanie lifted her teleporter. “I teleported the Sapphire to safety deposit box #1125 located at the First Alferdale Mutual, so I’ll teleport you to go get it.”

“Why don’t you go?”

“This is my first prototype. It can only transfer one person at a time, so I need to be here to reopen the portal once you get the gem.”

Nicole raised an eyebrow. “Doesn’t explain why you don’t get it, but . . . okay. Where’s the deposit box key?”

“There is no key.

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