“The Rise of Zeus – Chapter VI (Pt 4)”
Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!
BASIL (cont.)
“Superheroes?” Neera arches an eyebrow. “No, we’re not superheroes. We’re just… people who try their best to make this world a better place.”
“That’s literally the definition of heroes. Plus, you’ve got magical powers or whatever. Well, Silas does, at least. Hero plus magic equals superhero.”
She looks at me sharply. “What did you say?”
“That you are, in fact, superheroes?”
“No, about Silas.”
“What, that he’s got magical powers?”
She shakes her head. “Silas doesn’t have magical powers. None of us do.”
“Wait, there are more of you?”
“Yes.”
“How many?”
“There are five of us and Silas.”
“Five of you?”
“Yes, that’s what I just said.”
Something doesn’t quite sit right with me about that. There’s five—six apparently, including Silas—superhero-type people running around on Earth. So why haven’t I ever seen them before? Or even heard of them? Shouldn’t they be in the news constantly, what with all the epic battles they fight to keep us here on Earth safe?
“We prefer to work in the shadows,” Neera says, as if magically reading my mind. I’m telling you; they have superpowers. She adds, “And before you say that I just magically read your mind, I can assure you that I didn’t. I just happen to know the thought process of new recruits.”
For some reason, I immediately feel less special.
“And no, you’re not special,” she continues. This not-mind-reading-but-actually-still-mind-reading is freaking me out. “Again, I know how new recruits think.”
“Oh yeah? So what am I thinking right now?”
“That you thought you were special, and now you’re shocked to find out that my four coworkers went through the exact same process as you.”
“Is that really what you think?”
“Well now you’re not thinking about that, because you’re trying to prove me wrong. Now you’re thinking about the most random thing you can possibly think of which, for you, is probably unicorns or something.”
Wow, she’s good.
Final Comments: Yes, they’re still driving to the house… I’m thinking they’ll probably be arriving tomorrow(ish)? Or not… We’ll have to find out tomorrow!
Overall Rating: 😅
