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Captain Solar Volume 2, Issue #7: Growing Pains.
That's twice now, that I've got what I'm assuming are visions, during a fight with a supervillain. I really need to get down to the bottom of this.. But first, some sleep, as I might crash at any moment. After lifting myself off the ground, I start flying, making my way home. Still really bummed I didn't get to have more of that sour patch kids watermelon slushie. But when the glow calls, it calls. Okay, yeah, that doesn't sound right at all. Soaring above the city skylines, I can't help but feel free. Flying never has, and never will get old. Honestly, it's the best part of my powers. I get a view of the city very few others will ever get.
I arrive home about 20 minutes later, since I took my time. Changing out of my costume behind a dumpster, in the alleyway nearby. After putting on my vans, I walk out of the alley, up to the front steps of my house. Checking my phone, it's 11:30pm. Oh great. Even better, my phone has some newfound cracks on the screen. Hopefully there's some sort of warranty for supervillain damages. Cause otherwise, I'm screwed.
There aren't any lights on, so I feel my way through the entryway, making my way to the stairs. Guess my parents hear me stumbling around, as a light turns on moments later. It catches me off guard, making me shield my eyes with my hands until it readjusts. After a few seconds, my hands drop to my side, and I notice its dad standing there.
"Hey dad. Didn't think you'd still be up."
"I didn't either, if I'm being honest. Wanted to make sure you were alright. That, and I have to head into work early tomorrow."
"I'm fine dad, really."
"Those bruises say otherwise. Go sit down and I'll get some ice." He replies, noticing the bruising all over my face, leaving the room moments later. I'm a little surprised he isn't getting on my case about the whole hero thing. Thought he would yell at me there, but he didn't. Laying down on the couch, I see my dad come back, with a bag of ice in one hand, and the first aid kit in the other. It doesn't take long, before my eyes close, and I fall into a deep sleep.
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Morning of the next day
"Get up! Otherwise you're gonna be late!" Is what I wake up to, rubbing my eyes. The first aid kit sitting on top of the living room table.
"I'm getting up!" I groan, sitting myself up on the couch. Even just sitting up hurts. Heroics is fun and all, until you have to recover from the injuries. Which, might I add, takes forever to heal up, since my powers didn't come with a healing factor attached to them. Putting my hand to my ribs, I can slightly feel the bandage that's wrapped around me, underneath my shirt. It takes me longer than usual to finish my morning routine. I even have to end up using some of my mom's makeup to hide my bruised up face. I didn't want to, but my mom insisted. Personally, I think she just wanted to see me squirm a little.
"Guess I'll be heading out now. C ya later mom!" I say, before giving my mom a hug.
"Have a good day at school my little superhero! But please, take it easy these next few weeks, okay? For me?" And she's squeezing me a little too hard.
"I'll try, but I can't guarantee that'll happen. By the way, if you squeeze me any harder, I may actually break." I wheeze.
"Right, right, sorry. Got a little carried away there. Just my way of showing you how much I love you." She replies, letting go of me.
"Oh don't worry, I know... Love ya too mom!" I say making a heart shape with my hands, before slipping on my shoes, and tying them up. A couple of minutes later, I'm out the door. It hurts for me to really stand up straight thanks to my recent injuries, so I'm slightly hunched over, as I'm walking down the street.
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Half an hour later, Northdale High School
Upon arriving at the school, I notice Nathan waiting by the main steps. He notices me coming, as he starts waving his hand in the air.
"Andy!!"
"Feels like its been forever man! What've you been up to?" I ask as we start doing our secret handshake.
"Oh you know, dates with Destiny here and there!" Nate responds, finishing our handshake, before bursting out into laughter.
"Have you been holding out on me? You never told me about a secret girlfriend!!"
"Awh c'mon Andrew. You really think I wouldn't tell you if I had a hot date with a girl named Destiny? I was only kidding my dude. In all seriousness, I've just been really busy with family stuff. With my parents getting a divorce and all." His tone quickly shifts to being more solemn.
"What?? No way... I'm sorry Nate." I say, trying not to sound insensitive.
"Don't be.. It's not your fault that it happened. As much as I don't want to admit it, I had a feeling this would happen. My mom's barely even home anymore, so it was only a matter of time. Anyways, enough with my issues, are you doing alright man? Look like you've barely slept." He says with a sigh, still clearly distraught. He's doing his best to hide it, but I know what grief looks like. Been there one too many times. Anyway, it looks like the embarrassing makeup trick worked, as he doesn't seem to notice the bruising.
"I-Well, I've gotten these strange headaches that have kept me up at night. Actually, it's more than that. This is going to sound crazy I know. But I've been seeing things, things that feel so real. People, and places I've been. Like flashbacks, or visions of once was. It's tripping me out pretty hard, so much so that it's hard for me to really concentrate." I muse
"We live in a city with superheroes and supervillains. So no, I wouldn't go that far to call you crazy! I'm no expert by any means, but it sounds like those might be repressed memories, finding their way back to the forefront of your mind. Might be a good idea to visit the people and places you saw. Maybe you'll get the answers you're looking for." He says, shrugging his shoulders. Moments later, the first bell rings.
"Well, we should probably get going, otherwise we'll miss first period. We should hang out after school, to get your mind off everything, at least, for a little while."
"Yeah, sounds good Andy. C ya later." His voice trails off, waving back at me, as he walks through the bustling hallway, towards first period. Repressed memories eh? Well, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Captain Solar Volume 2, Issue #7: Growing Pains.
That's twice now, that I've got what I'm assuming are visions, during a fight with a supervillain. I really need to get down to the bottom of this.. But first, some sleep, as I might crash at any moment. After lifting myself off the ground, I start flying, making my way home. Still really bummed I didn't get to have more of that sour patch kids watermelon slushie. But when the glow calls, it calls. Okay, yeah, that doesn't sound right at all. Soaring above the city skylines, I can't help but feel free. Flying never has, and never will get old. Honestly, it's the best part of my powers. I get a view of the city very few others will ever get.
I arrive home about 20 minutes later, since I took my time. Changing out of my costume behind a dumpster, in the alleyway nearby. After putting on my vans, I walk out of the alley, up to the front steps of my house. Checking my phone, it's 11:30pm. Oh great. Even better, my phone has some newfound cracks on the screen. Hopefully there's some sort of warranty for supervillain damages. Cause otherwise, I'm screwed.
There aren't any lights on, so I feel my way through the entryway, making my way to the stairs. Guess my parents hear me stumbling around, as a light turns on moments later. It catches me off guard, making me shield my eyes with my hands until it readjusts. After a few seconds, my hands drop to my side, and I notice its dad standing there.
"Hey dad. Didn't think you'd still be up."
"I didn't either, if I'm being honest. Wanted to make sure you were alright. That, and I have to head into work early tomorrow."
"I'm fine dad, really."
"Those bruises say otherwise. Go sit down and I'll get some ice." He replies, noticing the bruising all over my face, leaving the room moments later. I'm a little surprised he isn't getting on my case about the whole hero thing. Thought he would yell at me there, but he didn't. Laying down on the couch, I see my dad come back, with a bag of ice in one hand, and the first aid kit in the other. It doesn't take long, before my eyes close, and I fall into a deep sleep.
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Morning of the next day
"Get up! Otherwise you're gonna be late!" Is what I wake up to, rubbing my eyes. The first aid kit sitting on top of the living room table.
"I'm getting up!" I groan, sitting myself up on the couch. Even just sitting up hurts. Heroics is fun and all, until you have to recover from the injuries. Which, might I add, takes forever to heal up, since my powers didn't come with a healing factor attached to them. Putting my hand to my ribs, I can slightly feel the bandage that's wrapped around me, underneath my shirt. It takes me longer than usual to finish my morning routine. I even have to end up using some of my mom's makeup to hide my bruised up face. I didn't want to, but my mom insisted. Personally, I think she just wanted to see me squirm a little.
"Guess I'll be heading out now. C ya later mom!" I say, before giving my mom a hug.
"Have a good day at school my little superhero! But please, take it easy these next few weeks, okay? For me?" And she's squeezing me a little too hard.
"I'll try, but I can't guarantee that'll happen. By the way, if you squeeze me any harder, I may actually break." I wheeze.
"Right, right, sorry. Got a little carried away there. Just my way of showing you how much I love you." She replies, letting go of me.
"Oh don't worry, I know... Love ya too mom!" I say making a heart shape with my hands, before slipping on my shoes, and tying them up. A couple of minutes later, I'm out the door. It hurts for me to really stand up straight thanks to my recent injuries, so I'm slightly hunched over, as I'm walking down the street.
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Half an hour later, Northdale High School
Upon arriving at the school, I notice Nathan waiting by the main steps. He notices me coming, as he starts waving his hand in the air.
"Andy!!"
"Feels like its been forever man! What've you been up to?" I ask as we start doing our secret handshake.
"Oh you know, dates with Destiny here and there!" Nate responds, finishing our handshake, before bursting out into laughter.
"Have you been holding out on me? You never told me about a secret girlfriend!!"
"Awh c'mon Andrew. You really think I wouldn't tell you if I had a hot date with a girl named Destiny? I was only kidding my dude. In all seriousness, I've just been really busy with family stuff. With my parents getting a divorce and all." His tone quickly shifts to being more solemn.
"What?? No way... I'm sorry Nate." I say, trying not to sound insensitive.
"Don't be.. It's not your fault that it happened. As much as I don't want to admit it, I had a feeling this would happen. My mom's barely even home anymore, so it was only a matter of time. Anyways, enough with my issues, are you doing alright man? Look like you've barely slept." He says with a sigh, still clearly distraught. He's doing his best to hide it, but I know what grief looks like. Been there one too many times. Anyway, it looks like the embarrassing makeup trick worked, as he doesn't seem to notice the bruising.
"I-Well, I've gotten these strange headaches that have kept me up at night. Actually, it's more than that. This is going to sound crazy I know. But I've been seeing things, things that feel so real. People, and places I've been. Like flashbacks, or visions of once was. It's tripping me out pretty hard, so much so that it's hard for me to really concentrate." I muse
"We live in a city with superheroes and supervillains. So no, I wouldn't go that far to call you crazy! I'm no expert by any means, but it sounds like those might be repressed memories, finding their way back to the forefront of your mind. Might be a good idea to visit the people and places you saw. Maybe you'll get the answers you're looking for." He says, shrugging his shoulders. Moments later, the first bell rings.
"Well, we should probably get going, otherwise we'll miss first period. We should hang out after school, to get your mind off everything, at least, for a little while."
"Yeah, sounds good Andy. C ya later." His voice trails off, waving back at me, as he walks through the bustling hallway, towards first period. Repressed memories eh? Well, I guess we'll find out soon enough.