February 14th 1996,Brockton Bay
We all grabbed intact boxes and formed a small table and chairs with them. All of us began looking at each other not sure where exactly to start until Heracles decided to speak up.
“Well I don’t know about you all but I for one am quite curious as to what we can all do. I know that we share powers but you guys gotta have some badass stuff you can do right?” He said in a tone that led me to believe he was quite antsy to find out our powers.
“I-I can go first if we want.” Crept out the small voice of Hestia. There was a small pause as we all looked at her expectantly as she began to describe her powers.” I was a bit of a cape nerd during highschool so my powers would be called shaker powers i think. I have an area around me where I can choose to help people, including myself. It's more like a regeneration aura than instant healing though. I also can make people calm within the same area.” Holy shit we have a healer. Healers were the rarest types of capes since I'd only ever heard of one named First Aid and his power was just to seal surface wounds. I was beginning to release just how strong we were in the scope of capes.”My last one is a bit different. I can select a place as a “hearth” and teleport people in my aura to that place, but it takes a few seconds to happen.”
That was amazing and easily made here the most valuable person here just based on the healing alone but with teleportation? Undeniable the support role for combat.
“Goddamn I’m not sure I can top that but I can try.” Heracles said now looking at Hestia with a healthy amount of respect.”I’m super strong and bullet proof. I was able to lift an 18 wheeler when I tested it out earlier. I also apparently get stronger the more I get hit since I got stabbed a few times and threw a dumpster almost 2 blocks afterwards.” He looked proud of himself for being the bruiser of the group and I could tell he liked fighting from the way he said it.”I figure I’m the primary fighter here if I had to guess.” He finished off with.
“Well, should I go next?” Hephaestus asked, looking too us. We gave various signs of agreement. “Alright, well as far as I can tell I’m a tinker since I haven't been able to stop thinking about how to melt my fridge down for spare parts.” Interesting the only non direct combat part so far. ”I figure I'm mostly gonna be building cool shit which I'm fine with since I was a blacksmith anyway.” He looked excited and had a bit of madness in his eyes from the looks of things.
“I track people, Camouflage into anything and can create a bow and arrows with various effects.” Came the blunt explanation from Artemis. We all waited for more elaboration but none was coming.
“Alright last but not least me.” I was a bit nervous as my powers seemed less flashy than the rest.” I am also super strong but not to the same degree as Heracles I don’t think. And I have what I would describe as “Danger sense” from threats to me and know instinctively how to dodge them, with that also a natural skill with any weapons I pick up.”
Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator.
“It kinda seems like we all complement each other, no?”Hephaestus said
He was right, we had a direct melee combatant, healer, ranged combatant/tracker, support/equipment maker and an all around fighter. The best possible spread of abilities for a combat group. It was good forethought on our patrons' part but they’d left out something odd.
“ Did you guys notice that they didn't give us any strategists or builders?” I pointed it out after some thought.
“You're right, maybe we have to select one after we strategize?” Grace said slowly getting used to the rest of us while talking.
“First we need to decide what the game plan is.” Hephaestus said making a good point.
“Well I think we should establish ourselves in Brockton first.” I said wanting to make a base before any massive moves.
“I can agree we need a base and to establish people to bestow powers to before we do anything in the wider world.” Hephaestus concluded probably wanting a safe place to tinker.“Anyone got anywhere we could put down our roots?” He asked.
Heracle immediately responded surprisingly.” I used to own a gym and had to shut it down after the empire decided I owed them rent. Can’t see that being a problem now.”He said the start of a feral grin appearing on his face.”Plus if we go there we can piss off a bunch of nazi’s which is always fun.”
I couldn't disagree since I had my own bone to pick with the empire now and since it had been abandoned they wouldn't suspect it being used as a cape hideout. I only Saw one problem with it.
“Wouldn't that put your civilian ID at risk, Heracles? You own the place after all.” I asked not knowing how Willing he was to put himself at risk.
“ I don’t have any family since my parents went a few years ago and don't really have anything to risk so i’d be okay with it.” He said and continued.” And I figure we are going to introduce ourselves out of costume at some point. At that he began taking off his mask.” Names Christian Vonner good to meet all of you.” He said with his typical grin that I was growing used to it at this point.
I decided that now was as good a time as ever and pulled down my scarf and pulled up my goggles.” Jackson Marsh, History teacher and mythology nerd.” I introduced myself.
We heard a small gasp of surprise as I saw Hestia look at me wide eyed.” Holy gosh Mr Marsh.” At that she Pulled down her hood and mask revealing a face I recognized as Grace Mendel. A former student of mine and math prodigy now graduated and going to Brockton U if i remembered correctly. “Didn't think my Mythology class would have any practical applications but here we are.” she said, gaining a blush as she realized what she’d just said.
“Don't worry Grace I didn't think They would be either.” I said, chuckling slightly at the irony.
Artemis then abruptly Pulled down her scarf revealing a Harsh face with a few scars adorning it.”Paula” And then immediately pulling the scarf back into place.
“Just leave me dont it” Hephaestus said with a small smirk as he pulled up his goggles.” Names Liam Hendricks blacksmith and jogging extraordinaire” he said earning a small chuckle from the group of us.
“Well since that is over with, is everyone wanting to come see the place?” Heracles asked, looking at us.
“It's getting pretty late actually and I have to finish grading some papers for school.” I said,” Why don't you give us the address and we can meet there at like 6 tomorrow?” Looking to see if it worked for everyone.
Getting nods of assent, Heracles gave us the address which turned out to be in the middle of empire territory. We all agreed to meet tomorrow and said our goodbyes. As I made it home I collapsed in my bed after my exhausting first day as a cape.