I was walking from my fourth-period class to my fifth-period Lunch, I would often run to the cafeteria as the line filled up and all the food went away, luckily, my fourth-period teacher let us out early to get there.
My lunch was often good in my school if you had the money. Mashed potatoes and corn were just the cheapest stuff on the menu. It's not my favorite dish but it's good enough. I could spend some of my 'money' but I would not dare to touch it unless I had no legal money.
I got my lunch and sat down with some good friends, Jake and Diego.
"don't you have perverted lessons today," said Jake as I could hear some of his sarcasm.
"That shit spread that fast," I said surprised, then Diego added "Yeah, Jordan is getting fucking cooked,"
"Yeah bro, Juile was fucking pissed, so pissed in fact that her knight and shining armor Luc-ass, and his football goblins beat the living shit out of him so much that, Bro was in a near full body cast,"
"Gezz, he was trying to get some game to one of Julie's friends,"
"Nah, bro he was being a full pervert on Sasha, Luckily Juile caught him," Jake clarified.
"NGL tho, Sasha is dam hot, but yeah Jordan is weird as fuck," added Diego
Lucas the varsity football team captain was a jock and a half. Blond hair, 6'4, All muscle. I have only met him a few times since he is a busy Junior. He started to date Julie about a few months ago from what I remember, he often confronted people who shit-talked her or when Julie told him to confront someone.
The cafeteria was now filled with people as I was eating my food. Then, Jake was looking at his phone, then I saw his eyes widen.
"Oh my fucking god, both of you go look on super-social. There is this crazy video posted by Brutal Super Fights,"
"Why? the hell are you looking at, heroes and villains getting splattered into gore," I asked. "Just look at your phones, this shit has 200k likes,"
Diego and I pulled out our phones and logged on to the site and found the post. I saw the post caption it was 'taken in Chicago' and there was a video attached.
"It's a video? This better not be a prank, I don't want to see gore," I said. "Yeah, Jake I don't want to see someone's spine get ripped off or their head exploding,"
I looked at the video. The video seems to be recorded from a window looking into a dark alley with little lighting. Then I saw a car pull up with two people coming out of it and my eyes went wide, as I started to recognize where this was.
Then the video continued as I expected, I landed on the car, used a blood arrow to kill one of the thugs, and punched the car into the building nearly setting it ablaze.
At the end of the video, it Zoom in of me absorbing blood, and then I started to look around and that's when the cameraman ducked down and ended the video.
"Bro, we have a new villain to deal with," I said. "You kidding me, that motherfucker absorbed blood, you know how scary of an ability that is, and that villain is scary."
"Jake's right, if that villain could place a hand on you, he can likely suck you up dry,"
"Pause," I and Jake said in unison then I added "It could be a she,"
"Yeah sure, bro. if it was a she, her Ti..." However, Before Diego could finish his sentence, he was cut off. "So you are the one who sent me this cringe love confession,"
I saw Sasha looking at Diego. She had dark skin and was wearing a sweater and jeans, with some gym shoes. She was holding a letter
Jake started to laugh, But Sasha responded. "Shut up you fat pig,"
"Oh, come on do I look like I'm an obese pig, of course not," He talked back. Soon Sasha started to argue and Sasha's friends began to come over to likely support her.
I looked at my phone not wanting to deal with the situation, and I decided to look at the comments on the post while my friends dealt with that shit.
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> Luckyboyuu21: Bro, why is it in 144p, Mf recorded on his mother's laptop from the 80s.
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> SukunaKing92: Yeah, this shit is worse than that Vivio fight.
> Ewegamer69: Bud, I hope to god it's a bad bitch
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> Slothnetheir323: Bud go outside and get some real bitches
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> Skitterfangirl3: Go promote your trash somewhere else
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> Villain_Connoisseur45: I don't know man, he either dies in the next few days or joins a notable supervillain team.
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> Nigteron38: Bruh, I bet he will join the Kereos and the Helldrivers, Those two groups like slaughtering Mfs in Chicago.
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> Villain_Connoisseur45 Replied to Nigteron38: Yeah, but I want to see what he will do next. Unless his dumbass got caught already.
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That guy is right, now I'm on the villain's and hero's radar. I haven't explored my power far enough yet. I know I can regenerate, coat my skin in blood, absorb blood, and create small constructs, but if I want to get stronger I'm gonna need to be a little more creative.
"Hey, Mr. Loser, what you looking at," I turned to see one of Sasha's friends, Penelope. She was a gothic rock girl who called names to people she demises, probably. "What, none of your bis, gothy," I replied. She stepped away from where I was sitting.
"Fine-e, Loser, have it your-r way" I heard her say while she turned away from me with her arms crossed. What was her Issue?
"HEY, Don't think you're out of this situation," I heard another voice. I looked over and it was Candice. She was a blond bitch who is always yapping about something. often wearing a nice dress like a princess. "Bruh. What situation, this is none of my doing, now go back to watching My Little Pony on your phone," I said relating a little laugh.
"OH SHUT UP,"
"What? You're annoying me," I said as I grabbed my back and finished lunch to throw it out. "Can you help us," I heard Jake and Diego say.
"Nah, you asked for it, you deal with it," I said, however, I saw a much taller figure heading my way, and I immediately knew who it was.
"Hello, Louis. Can you have a chat with me," I heard Lucas, The tone he was giving I couldn't tell if he was mad or calm. "well looks who talking," I heard from Candice, I turned to see her smirk, I turn to my friend who gave me the middle finger out of spite.
I groaned. I followed Lucas to his table. I saw a few of his teammates. The football team in Cliff High was no small joke, people say they might not look like much but there one of the best teams in the state. If I were not to use my powers they likely smash me through a wall, literally. I saw one of their practices and their coach pulled out a concrete wall and they were told to smash into it.
Athletes were built differently.
I sat down at the table with everyone looking at me like I was about to be executed or something. Then I saw Lucas sit down next to me.
"Listen, Louis. I don't want you to talk shit about my girlfriend, you likely heard rumors about me so let's cut to the chase. Julie is hosting her 16th birthday party soon, and You will be her personal butler."
"What the fuck," I said in shock, and even some of the boys at the table were giving weird looks, "NO, I rather get my arms broken,"
"Oh, I know but I do want to tell you something," Lucas came closer to my ear and whispered. "Julie has pictures, of you in a magical girl costume, in and out of it, I would recommend you just listen to her," then got chills up my entire body with his smile plastered on his face.
Do other people know embarrassment is worse than death? This was the only secret I was keeping to the grave, of course as well as my supervillain status. The magical girl costume secret was true, but I didn't want to do it.
The reason I did it was for money, one month my parents didn't have enough money for rent so I needed to help them, looked everywhere for a place to make quick money. There was this anime convention back in the summer where I would get 200$ if I cosplayed as this popular magical girl group. The process was painful and tedious to get in. Luckily my parents could pay in time due to me.
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However, if this got out I would get bullied for the rest of my years and to be honest, I don't know if I would be able to be mentally stable by the end of it. I HATE WHEN PEOPLE HAVE POWER OVER ME, I just wish I could use my power without my identity being revealed. Not that easy killing someone who had money, I would be a priority target and I didn't want to kill her.
"Fine, when is this party at," I said now pissed off. "Not so fast you will be her servant not just for the party, but helping her with the party and cleaning the after-party,"
I scowled. So it's not just a one-day thing.
"Also, What kind of party do you need a butler,"
"A very important party to her, me, all of her friends, and other families will be attending,"
Julie was also wealthy, very wealthy. Cliff High was one of the best schools in the State of Illinois. I got in because of my good grades. That didn't mean that bullying went on and other shady shit. Luckily this school doesn't have a strict dress code to go with it.
But as nice and clean with a beautiful interior, it was hiding the evil and darkness in its walls.
"So, why is she doing this?" I asked. "I don't know, I think she just hates you. Anyway, the party is in a few weeks so you will be helping her tomorrow, and try funny shit. I will tell you, that she will know and WILL do it."
I heard his friends start to giggle and say negative and positive remarks like. 'dam bro is lucky' to 'Dam, Julie has a new slave'
"Ok, thank you for telling me about the opportunity,"
"Just trying to look out for my fellow climbers," he was lying, he didn't care for me. Both were evil and both were enjoying this. I sure as hell I will get back at them.
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Right after school, I went straight to my next location. I would have gone home, but I usually bring my 'stuff' to school. As stupid as it is, a black hoodie is not going to get you weird looks unless you are in an alley alone chasing someone, Maybe a mask would. They were both in my backpack so the metal detectors.
It took about an hour's walk to reach my new location, during one of my classes I looked up places often where no one would go. The area was filled with trees surrounding it as well as some run-down buildings. The perfect place to test some abilities.
It was always risky going to these locations to train, as anyone could just show up with no warning. If lucky some thugs, worst case scenario villains or heroes.
I'm going to need it anyway because now the public and the Superhuman community are aware of me I think, I don't know I mean it's just one video.
I only went on two-night raids and two Power tests, and they had no real issue except for the immoral killing. Gaining 10,000$ with the third now with 14,000$. However, It would take 10 years to get a million as well, and need to use the money to help my parents.
I went near some trees to stay out of sight as I changed my clothes, I changed into a black hoodie and got out my mask. Due to my 'debut,' I only wore a hoodie. Now I need to make sure no one saw my face.
The mask I brought with me was a generic one, with horns. It had a black and gray scheme.
I quickly size up to the main area. It was a four-story tall abandoned building, with Some open parts of the building showcasing its age.
"Dam this place is about to fall apart,"
I quickly traveled inside to find a location to test. I looked around for a few minutes before I could spot a somewhat open area, with 4 concrete pillars two being nearly fallen apart with some light shining in. I lay my backpack on one of the more stable pillars on the bottom.
In my other power tests, I mostly tried to control more of my blood, and something I could do with it. Also trying to learn some combat, I mean my uncle taught me how to throw a punch but you need more in a super battle, or to have a better chance of living.
I got to testing with my powers. I tried to create a bigger construct, I held my hand out, and soon blood flowed out. It formed into what I wanted.
What I held was a blood sword, which I looked at with curiosity. I took a stance, gripped my blood sword, and swung the blade at the concrete in front of me.
When the blade connected with the concrete it was sliced in half as if it was made of butter. As then the concrete fell aside from being now broken into a bunch of pieces with some of the dust getting on me.
I retracted my blood back into me. However, I felt something was off, I was being watched, like someone ready to jump me, and turned into a lunch for a predator.
I looked around my surroundings, And my heart stopped for a moment. To the right of me, I could see Three heroes from the halls I came in from. The one in front was an adult while the other two seemed to be young adults or teenagers with one being a boy and a girl, then after getting a good look, I recognized two of them, Iron Fist and Vivio, the other I wasn't so sure.
Iron Fist is a popular hero and often a respectable one. Vivio is known for being quite Violent with criminals.
"did you know it's illegal to not register a power when you get one," said Iron Fist.
"Yeah, I know. However, you would get all of my personal information and either have a tracker on me or force me to join the heroes," I said in a deeper tone trying to disguise my voice.
"It's not that bad, Heros get a lot of benefits unless you become..." I heard a kid that I didn't know say however she was cut off by Iron Fist.
"Shut it, kid. Listen, Now you have two opinions. You either go into custody, reveal your identity, and go to super prison or in the worst-case scenario The World Guard; or You can hand yourself over and become a hero on probation."
I was thinking through my options, being a hero wasn't bad but I didn't like the system, I would hear stories online of other heroes using their power and their status to fulfill their desires, and children barely got money compared to Pros and Going to Jail was a negative for obvious reasons.
"How about a third Option, I Leave and No one gets hurt,"
"Not an option," said Iron Fist. I saw him getting into a fighting stance. At the corner of my eye, I could see octopus-like tentacles, from the other Hero I didn't know. It slowly makes its way toward my backpack.
I Shot out a blood arrow to grab my backpack which caused the weird Octo kid to pull back his tentacles, Then Iron Fist charged turning his full body into Iron. I reeled the backpack to me, and at the same time hardened my skin with blood to block a fully coated Iron Fist.
I was sent flying back dropping my backpack, then I felt my body hit the concrete, and then I felt the concrete starting to crush me realizing it was formed like a hand.
"Good job, Vivio," I could barely hear from the Octo boy.
"Let's get this over, with this, Iron Fist can I incapacitate him,"
"He not cooperating so yes, just don't kill him."
I quickly hardened my skin from top to bottom as my body slowly was getting crushed, Then I got an idea in my absolute pain. I put some blood in my mouth and spit an arrow out toward Vivio's body, hoping it could stop her but not kill her. This caused a part of my mask to break due to the blood shooting out of my mouth.
"DODGE," I heard Iron Fist scream. I saw Vivio dodge the attack with a slight cut on the side of her waist and the arrow crashed into a pillar breaking a part of it. I felt relieved as the concrete dropped however, an Iron fist Charged toward me forcing me to dodge. Then I saw Iron Fist destroy a large concrete wall.
"You think you can fight trained heroes, just surrender like all the others who tried,"
I landed on the ground, spitting out blood due to the pain. Then I saw the Octo kid and Vivio pick up my backpack.
"Octoplum and Vivio, take the backpack, get out here, and call for back up" I saw Vivio on the left and Octoplum on the right. "Yes Iron Fist," I heard them.
I knew I couldn't lose. If they get my backpack, they will get all of my information, and even If I get away they will know my identity.
No choice, I have to go the lethal route. I had a limited amount of blood, the more blood I used I got weaker, and Increased the chance I could die. After all, regenerating an arm took a lot of my blood and nearly made me faint back when I got this power.
So, I needed to be conservative with my blood, arrows were too much to rapid fire. I transformed some of my arm into a blood machine gun and started to fire small blood rounds with spikes at the two near my backpack. I didn't know any info about a gun inside so I made it more like a launcher, It was near at the speed of a gun.
They quickly jumped away. I saw Iron Fist charging at me then I shot at Iron Fist, however, the blood bullets didn't pierce his skin only dented it but I knew he felt the pain. I saw him turn his back to protect his front. I saw some of the building's walls getting pulled with bullet holes from me.
I kept firing as I started to get up when I felt concrete covering my hand and leg. Then my gun hand was covered with concrete forcing me to stop firing. Iron Fist was now struggling to move, and I saw blood started to flow from him. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID," I heard Vivio. I saw her limp towards me as she was in my eyesight I saw her tears with blood coming from her arm and some of her torso.
"I warned you, if you would let me go no one would have gotten hurt," I told her with my scruffy voice. I saw her sadness turn into anger as I felt my arms being crushed in pain like they were about to be ripped off. "FUCK YOU. EVERY DAY WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH SHIT LIKE YOU,"
"Vivio, stop. If you kill him you will get put on the dark hero list, you already got a warning," I heard Iron Fist as I could hear his groaning voice, I saw him bleeding a large amount on the ground, he was out of commission but still alive from what I could tell. I saw Vivio turn around and yell at him.
"NO, HE KILLED OCTOPLUM, I DON'T CARE IF I BECOME A DARK HERO, BETTER THAN KEEPING HIM ALIVE." I saw a large pointed spike being created on the ceiling. I tried my hardest to break out of the concrete however Vivio started to speak in a soft tone. "Any last words,"
"you just like me, sadistic and evil. Often one power can warp beliefs, don't you agree?" I said with a hint of malice. "SHUT UP, JUST DIE,"
The Spike went down and impaled my chest breaking the ground below me.
*
"Am I dead?"
I looked around and only saw darkness. Then something started to appear, it was a cristal.
It was dark purple with some black energy coming out of it. What is it? Hell? Then soon the darkness disappeared back to reality.
*
A dream? What the hell was that? I focused back on what was important and then felt my heart. I realized I somehow made it move subconsciously.
I held in a scream and my blood, as my head fell to the ground as blood poured out of my midsection, and then Vivio kicked my head likely to taunt me or to see if I was alive. "stay dead, you fucker," I heard her say in a scrappy tone while I could hear her breathing heavily.
I slowly felt her power fading and then when my arm was free, I grabbed her leg as hard as I could, I used a tiny amount of blood to pierce her skin well throwing up blood. "HOW ARE YOU ALIVE, I PIERCED YOUR HEART," I heard her yell as she started to kick my head, which broke my mask, and my head started to bleed due to the force of her kicks.
She fell as I was slowly absorbing her blood. I absorbed more and more. Then I saw her faint as I assumed I had absorbed most of her blood, hopefully not killing her. I formed a masquerade mask fused to my skin, using my blood, and got up realizing the significant wound I had.
"How are you alive," said Iron Fist as he was still on the ground trying to get up. I quickly absorbed Iron Fist's blood. He tried resisting but he couldn't do anything. Then I could see Iron Fist stop trying to get up.
I slowly regenerated some of the punctured organs. Then I attempted to put back the ribs however it was harder than I thought as I needed more blood to harden.
I closed the wounds and saw Iron Fist, I couldn't tell what he was thinking but I think he was horrified.
I limped behind the pillar now covered in blood bullets, over to Octoplum to see if he was dead and He was. Octoplum was filled with bullet holes, and the likely cause of death was a bullet to the brain as I saw two shots on the side of his head. He might have saved Vivio.
I closed his eyes with my hands and absorbed the blood and the blood bullets that were lodged in him. I used the blood to put back my ribs. However, I was still in a shit ton of pain my back, midsection, and my arms, and legs were still in extreme pain.
"dam, how the fuck am I going to get out of here," I said as I grabbed my backpack as it was now filled with holes.
However, I heard someone say, "IRON FIST", and I knew it wasn't Vivio or Iron Fist. I quickly tried to Run but an energy dome formed around me. Three more heroes arrived. I didn't recognize any of them as they were all teens, two boys, and one more girl.
"OMG, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED HERE," I heard one of them. "keep calm, Rockheart. I see him too. Call upon the Pro's were dealing with a hero murder and heavily injured heroes," I heard him say.
Then I remember my backpack. The good thing is that all my work and books were on my computer that I left at school. However, there were physical books and my phone.
I grabbed my phone and tried something new. I slowly merged my phone into my body trying to hide my phone. Then I started to destroy the books that I had. However one of the heroes noticed me. "Rockheart, I don't know what he is doing, put him to sleep,"
When I heard that, I quickly tried to destroy more without wasting too much blood. Then I start to hear a soft song that quickly makes me feel sleepy. I tried to resist, but in the end, I failed.