FORTY

Invulnergirl and The Athlete walked out of the store and into the streets. Raiders were pillaging everywhere. Cars and buildings were on fire, car alarms blaring. The Heroic Jet was parked in the street, but several armed Raiders were around it, probably thinking they hit the jackpot with it.

“We need to get into the jet and to Johnny Bubblegum as quick as possible. He needs his gum. Let’s get busy,” The Athlete said to Invulnergirl and with a shake of his wrist he elongated his telescopic spear.

Invulnergirl put a fist in her open palm, copying his tough hero move to fit in. She could almost hear the soundtrack.

Polevaulting with the spear The Athlete landed two feet on one of the Raiders. Standing on top of his unconscious body the knocked out another one with a smack of the spear.

Invulnergirl cartwheeled to the Raiders, knocking out one with her feet as she crashed into him. Another Raider fired his gun, up close into her stomach. She just smiled and elbowed him in the throat, having him stumble back. She followed up with a roundhouse kick that took him out.

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A spinkick, two karatechops and one judo throw by Athlete took out the last of the Raiders. He put is thumb on the electronic reader of the Heroic Jet’s door to open it. “Come on in.”

Automatically steps extended from the Jet’s door and the heroes got into the plane.

The Athlete took his place behind the yoke of the plane, Invulnergirl took the seat next to him.

“All right, let’s get this baby over to the hospital and save Johnny’s life,” The Athlete said.

Invulnergirl watched the burning, chaotic streets below as the Jet got airborne. “I feel bad leaving the streets and the people there to themselves. You don’t need me anymore. Just get the gum to Johnny and make sure he is all right. I will stay with those people and make sure they are safe.”

“You sure? Lots of bad guys there!” The Athlete told her.

“Not much that can hurt me, right? I’ll be okay until the Heroic Alliance shows up. Just open the hatch.”

As she plummeted down, a parachutist without a parachute, wind rushing through her hair Invulnergirl had to admit she kind of loved this feeling. Was she turning into an adrenaline junkie? She felt so alive! Hopefully she would stay that way until the other heroes showed up.