Age of Heroes by C. C. Ekeke

Author:C. C. Ekeke [Ekeke, C. C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ShatterHouse Press
Published: 2019-03-30T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

“Congratulations on a successful mission!” Vulcan’s booming voice met roaring applause from Morningstar’s teammates.

Vanguard was returning from Philadelphia on the V-Jet, fresh off defeating Infernal the Living Flame. This long-time Vanguard foe, a sentient force of thermonuclear energy, was Morningstar’s first mission.

Quinn knew by the Vanguard’s reactions that Alexis's performance had been exceptional. She'd watched Dynamo fly Morningstar around Infernal's eighty-foot form to douse him in modified light rays. This countered Infernal's intense heat enough to be contained by the authorities. Quinn marveled watching them and her. Morningstar was made for this. Afterwards, Vanguard stayed for hours assisting cleanup, professionals to the end.

Morningstar in her golden uniform was humbled to tears by her teammates’ approval. Sentinel and Dynamo shook her hand. Robbie Rocket kissed either cheek. “French-Canadian greeting,” he assured her. Both Seraph and Wyldcat embraced her. Vulcan bearhugged Morningstar with such enthusiasm, Quinn heard the woman’s ribs creak.

Afterward, Quinn approached as Colin recorded. “Morningstar,” she said, “you shone on your first mission, pun intended. How are you feeling?”

Alexis clapped a hand over her delighted mouth, tears streaming. “Like a billion dollars.” She shook her head, as if not believing where she was. “After today.” She wiped away her tears daintily. “I know this is what I'm meant for.”

Her infectious passion made Quinn smile. “Keep up the great work.” She shook the rookie’s hand.

The mission capped off another week of Quinn's interview series. Watching Vanguard's daily lives, training, public appearances and charity events. Some of Quinn’s favorite moments came in their Crisis Room meetings. The Vanguard sat around the legendary V table, reviewing potential threats as giant monitors scrolled news and maps. With that, they decided which threats needed their attention or could be handled by that region’s local heroes. Quinn sometimes had to slap herself, realizing she was covering the motherfreaking Vanguard!!

With government permission, she posted daily photos on SLOCO Daily’s social media to build interest for the interview series. The fan response, growing more rabid and intense each day, truly staggered Quinn.

She also realized how wrong she’d been about Robbie Rocket.

At first, he came off douchey but entertaining. Four interviews later, Quinn wondered how Rocket’s face hadn’t become a fist magnet.

The Canadian hero used one interview as a grievance session over Sentinel or, as Rocket called him, Captain Kurt, riding him about fitness. “Because I’m not a gym rat, Sentinel thinks I have a beer belly.” Robbie pointed to his torso in a tight shirt, strapping but leaning on the doughy side. “This, sweetie, ain’t no beer belly. It’s a fuel tank for a Canadian kickass machine.”

“Of course!” Quinn had snarked, holding back laughter.

During another interview, Quinn used the Vanguard’s Facebook page for a video Q&A with fans. Rocket sat beside her, manspreading in his red costume of course. Initially, he answered questions with smirking humor, like using the restroom while in costume or his toughest foe. Harmless douchiness.

One fan asked which teammate Rocket considered the hottest.

“I’ll tell you which teammate I’ve screwed,” Rocket offered eagerly.

Quinn’s eyes bulged.

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