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DC Universe: Superboy/Supergirl, Issue #4: Truth and Lies
It takes a few minutes before anyone shows up. The door opens, and Samantha Arias walks up to me, with a look of relief.
"Thank you so much for stopping this crazed madman Superboy."
"I guess it works out that I was in the neighbourhood. Yeah, of course. Wouldn't be able to call myself a hero if I didn't. Who is he anyways? He seemed to have it out for you Ms. Arias." I say, trying to lower my voice as a way to disguise it.
"Lots of people do. It's what comes with running a business, especially one with so much history behind it."
History... Right. That's definitely not the word I would use to describe LuthorCorp.
"Anyways, this is Roman Segal. He used to work for LuthorCorp, until I fired him a month ago. He was using company resources for his own pet project called the Whirlwind armor, which is what you see here. It costed us millions, so there was no other option but to let him go."
Whirlwind armor eh? Hmm, talk about convenient, considering I started calling him Whirlwind. While what he did was clearly wrong, I still feel bad for the guy. Another victim of LuthorCorp. Probably was a good guy too, before this one bad day ruined him for life. I can't believe that he's too far gone. My sister and Clark always tell me to be more hopeful, so here I am, hoping for him to turn his life around someday. But for now, he'll have to spend time in prison, thinking about his actions today.
"Ah, I see. Well, I better be off, as the crisis has been adverted, with no one getting hurt. That, and there's always more people to save!" With that, I exit through the window, and fly down to a phone booth, changing into regular clothes, and re-entering the building. Alicia notices me entering the building and walks towards me. I meet her halfway.
"Hey, how's everyone doing?"
"A little shaken up, but other than that fine!" Alicia still looks as upbeat and cheerful as ever.
"Glad to hear everyone's okay. So did they end up asking you where I went?"
"Aha yeah they did. Don't worry, I covered for you." She says giggling. I'm not sure whether to be worried, or relieved.
"What'd you say?"
"That you needed to get some air, as this place brings back bad memories. It was the first thing I could think of, so I just blurted it out." Phew, not something really embarrassing. Relieved it is.
"That's-actually quite clever. You're hired! From now on, you're giving my cover stories." Does she secretly have mind reading powers in addition to her teleportation? Cause it's kind of eery how accurate she was with that cover story, considering the things this company has done against Clark. Though I feel like she would've told me if she had any other powers.
"Haha, I'll do my best!" And she's actually going along with it. After a moment of silence, she speaks up.
"So who was it this time?"
"I'll tell you all about it later. We should probably rejoin the class. Don't want Mrs. Alice to keep worrying."
"Alright, fine." Alicia makes a frowny face for a few seconds before she's back to smiling, as we walk over to where the rest of the class is.
"Hey man, heard what happened. Sorry, I didn't know. You alright?" Shane inquires.
"Yeah I'm all good now. Just needed a little time to regain myself. There's no need for you to be sorry, as you didn't know. I never brought it up, at least with anyone other than Ally. My uncle wasn't treated that well when he worked at the LuthorCorp plant in Midvale. Anyways, I'm glad we'll be out of here soon." Putting my acting ability to the test right about now. I mean my Earth father Jeremiah did tell us of his brother that lives in Midvale, so that part is true. Him working at LuthorCorp? Not so much. But you gotta do what you gotta do to keep up appearances.
Mrs. Alice: "Alright class, I've contacted the bus driver to come and pick us up. He should be here shortly, so everyone please, in an orderly fashion, head to the parking lot." With that, we all file out of the LuthorCorp building, but not in a very orderly fashion. Some rush past the others, shoving their way through. One tries to push past me, but I stand my ground, and he ends up falling flat on his face. Once outside, we end up waiting for about five minutes before the bus comes rolling into the parking lot. I see Mr. Simms trying to convince Mrs. Alice to stay and go through with the tour since Whirlwind has been taken care of, but she's having none of it. Curious to see if Whirlwind ends up at Stryker's, or the Blade. When the bus comes to a stop, we all make our way onto the bus, and sit down. Once again, Shane pops in his earbuds, as me and Alicia sit across from him. That was some field trip. Well, it was fun while it lasted, though I'm relieved we aren't in that building anymore.
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Elsewhere, later that night.
With my parents out-of-town tonight, I figured it was time for me and Feyris to catch up, as I haven't seen her in a year. Eh actually, it was more of her inviting herself over. She went to Japan for a modeling gig, which lasted longer than I thought it would. I'm honestly still not really sure how to feel about it all. I used to have the biggest crush on her, but I realized that there was no way she would ever choose me. I'm not a jock, or popular in any way. I'm just a nerdy guy, who likes video-games, comics, and experimenting with various devices. I'm just her childhood friend, but that's all she would ever see me as. Obviously, my feelings haven't completely disappeared, but I also think I'm starting to have feelings for Kara. Again, I doubt she'll reciprocate those feelings, as me, Simon Valentine, has the worst luck. First Feyris, then Alicia, and now Kara. Why can't I be like Chris? Cool, brave, and everything a girl could ever want. Ugh, I'm envious of him.
"Hey, you okay Simon? You look a little lost in space." Feyris looks at me, curious at what's going on in my head.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. Just was thinking. What were you saying?"
"Thinking about what? Anyways, I was talking about how different Japan is from Leavenworth. The streets are so packed that you can't really go anywhere without bumping into someone. It ruins my hair too. So by the time I arrive at the studio, I have to redo my hair, and ugh, it's so annoying. That's not even mentioning the schools there! SOO BORING!! Most of the girls there are so two-faced, and only ever want to go to karaoke afterwards. I thought Immaculata was strict, but boyy was I wrong. It's nothing in comparison to the schools there. But at least I got to wear some cute outfits."
"Just how it hasn't been the same without you, along with the past and present. I don't know, it's all just a cluttered mess in my brain. You do realize how funny it is, hearing you calling other girls two-faced, when you are exactly like that. Ah, it's nice to have you back."
"While there definitely was some fun times, I've missed our talks Simon. You get me, and accept me for who I am. Even if I'm a bitch to everyone else."
"Awh, how sweet. It's a pity I came in at such a bad time." I hear a voice say, and I see Feyris become horrified. I turn around, and it's someone with a hood on, and a black mask underneath. In his hands, is a scythe. Almost like he's a grim reaper or something out of a horror movie.
"Who-who are you, and what do you want? My voice shakes, as I try talking.
"Who I am isn't important. If you must know, I came for both of you."
"You're not putting your filthy hands on either of us! Besides, you know that's a bad idea right?! Superboy, or Supergirl will come for you!"
"Oh, but you see, that's what I'm counting on. After all, I know their secrets, which includes knowing how to kill them. What are you gonna do? You're only human. While I, am something much greater."
I run up to him, and try to punch his jaw. Honestly, it's the first time I've done this before, but I can't let him take us. He simply dodges, and sweeps my legs out from under me, making me fall flat on my face.
"Nice try loverboy. Better luck next time." The hooded figure says with a growl, as he hits me on the back in the head with the blunt end of his scythe. Everything turns to black, and I can only pray that nothing happens to Feyris.
DC Universe: Superboy/Supergirl, Issue #4: Truth and Lies
It takes a few minutes before anyone shows up. The door opens, and Samantha Arias walks up to me, with a look of relief.
"Thank you so much for stopping this crazed madman Superboy."
"I guess it works out that I was in the neighbourhood. Yeah, of course. Wouldn't be able to call myself a hero if I didn't. Who is he anyways? He seemed to have it out for you Ms. Arias." I say, trying to lower my voice as a way to disguise it.
"Lots of people do. It's what comes with running a business, especially one with so much history behind it."
History... Right. That's definitely not the word I would use to describe LuthorCorp.
"Anyways, this is Roman Segal. He used to work for LuthorCorp, until I fired him a month ago. He was using company resources for his own pet project called the Whirlwind armor, which is what you see here. It costed us millions, so there was no other option but to let him go."
Whirlwind armor eh? Hmm, talk about convenient, considering I started calling him Whirlwind. While what he did was clearly wrong, I still feel bad for the guy. Another victim of LuthorCorp. Probably was a good guy too, before this one bad day ruined him for life. I can't believe that he's too far gone. My sister and Clark always tell me to be more hopeful, so here I am, hoping for him to turn his life around someday. But for now, he'll have to spend time in prison, thinking about his actions today.
"Ah, I see. Well, I better be off, as the crisis has been adverted, with no one getting hurt. That, and there's always more people to save!" With that, I exit through the window, and fly down to a phone booth, changing into regular clothes, and re-entering the building. Alicia notices me entering the building and walks towards me. I meet her halfway.
"Hey, how's everyone doing?"
"A little shaken up, but other than that fine!" Alicia still looks as upbeat and cheerful as ever.
"Glad to hear everyone's okay. So did they end up asking you where I went?"
"Aha yeah they did. Don't worry, I covered for you." She says giggling. I'm not sure whether to be worried, or relieved.
"What'd you say?"
"That you needed to get some air, as this place brings back bad memories. It was the first thing I could think of, so I just blurted it out." Phew, not something really embarrassing. Relieved it is.
"That's-actually quite clever. You're hired! From now on, you're giving my cover stories." Does she secretly have mind reading powers in addition to her teleportation? Cause it's kind of eery how accurate she was with that cover story, considering the things this company has done against Clark. Though I feel like she would've told me if she had any other powers.
"Haha, I'll do my best!" And she's actually going along with it. After a moment of silence, she speaks up.
"So who was it this time?"
"I'll tell you all about it later. We should probably rejoin the class. Don't want Mrs. Alice to keep worrying."
"Alright, fine." Alicia makes a frowny face for a few seconds before she's back to smiling, as we walk over to where the rest of the class is.
"Hey man, heard what happened. Sorry, I didn't know. You alright?" Shane inquires.
"Yeah I'm all good now. Just needed a little time to regain myself. There's no need for you to be sorry, as you didn't know. I never brought it up, at least with anyone other than Ally. My uncle wasn't treated that well when he worked at the LuthorCorp plant in Midvale. Anyways, I'm glad we'll be out of here soon." Putting my acting ability to the test right about now. I mean my Earth father Jeremiah did tell us of his brother that lives in Midvale, so that part is true. Him working at LuthorCorp? Not so much. But you gotta do what you gotta do to keep up appearances.
Mrs. Alice: "Alright class, I've contacted the bus driver to come and pick us up. He should be here shortly, so everyone please, in an orderly fashion, head to the parking lot." With that, we all file out of the LuthorCorp building, but not in a very orderly fashion. Some rush past the others, shoving their way through. One tries to push past me, but I stand my ground, and he ends up falling flat on his face. Once outside, we end up waiting for about five minutes before the bus comes rolling into the parking lot. I see Mr. Simms trying to convince Mrs. Alice to stay and go through with the tour since Whirlwind has been taken care of, but she's having none of it. Curious to see if Whirlwind ends up at Stryker's, or the Blade. When the bus comes to a stop, we all make our way onto the bus, and sit down. Once again, Shane pops in his earbuds, as me and Alicia sit across from him. That was some field trip. Well, it was fun while it lasted, though I'm relieved we aren't in that building anymore.
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Elsewhere, later that night.
With my parents out-of-town tonight, I figured it was time for me and Feyris to catch up, as I haven't seen her in a year. Eh actually, it was more of her inviting herself over. She went to Japan for a modeling gig, which lasted longer than I thought it would. I'm honestly still not really sure how to feel about it all. I used to have the biggest crush on her, but I realized that there was no way she would ever choose me. I'm not a jock, or popular in any way. I'm just a nerdy guy, who likes video-games, comics, and experimenting with various devices. I'm just her childhood friend, but that's all she would ever see me as. Obviously, my feelings haven't completely disappeared, but I also think I'm starting to have feelings for Kara. Again, I doubt she'll reciprocate those feelings, as me, Simon Valentine, has the worst luck. First Feyris, then Alicia, and now Kara. Why can't I be like Chris? Cool, brave, and everything a girl could ever want. Ugh, I'm envious of him.
"Hey, you okay Simon? You look a little lost in space." Feyris looks at me, curious at what's going on in my head.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. Just was thinking. What were you saying?"
"Thinking about what? Anyways, I was talking about how different Japan is from Leavenworth. The streets are so packed that you can't really go anywhere without bumping into someone. It ruins my hair too. So by the time I arrive at the studio, I have to redo my hair, and ugh, it's so annoying. That's not even mentioning the schools there! SOO BORING!! Most of the girls there are so two-faced, and only ever want to go to karaoke afterwards. I thought Immaculata was strict, but boyy was I wrong. It's nothing in comparison to the schools there. But at least I got to wear some cute outfits."
"Just how it hasn't been the same without you, along with the past and present. I don't know, it's all just a cluttered mess in my brain. You do realize how funny it is, hearing you calling other girls two-faced, when you are exactly like that. Ah, it's nice to have you back."
"While there definitely was some fun times, I've missed our talks Simon. You get me, and accept me for who I am. Even if I'm a bitch to everyone else."
"Awh, how sweet. It's a pity I came in at such a bad time." I hear a voice say, and I see Feyris become horrified. I turn around, and it's someone with a hood on, and a black mask underneath. In his hands, is a scythe. Almost like he's a grim reaper or something out of a horror movie.
"Who-who are you, and what do you want? My voice shakes, as I try talking.
"Who I am isn't important. If you must know, I came for both of you."
"You're not putting your filthy hands on either of us! Besides, you know that's a bad idea right?! Superboy, or Supergirl will come for you!"
"Oh, but you see, that's what I'm counting on. After all, I know their secrets, which includes knowing how to kill them. What are you gonna do? You're only human. While I, am something much greater."
I run up to him, and try to punch his jaw. Honestly, it's the first time I've done this before, but I can't let him take us. He simply dodges, and sweeps my legs out from under me, making me fall flat on my face.
"Nice try loverboy. Better luck next time." The hooded figure says with a growl, as he hits me on the back in the head with the blunt end of his scythe. Everything turns to black, and I can only pray that nothing happens to Feyris.