Rise of the MuTeens: Chapter 3
Rise of the MuTeens: Chapter 3:
Rebirth:
Convento Hermanas de La Caridad de la Rosa de Guadalupe: Courtyard:
Nick's screams could be heard from outside the ship. Sister Chloe heard the screams and tried to enter the ship but was blocked by SyBertError:
"I CAN'T LET YOU PASS, SISTER!" said Bertram.
Flustered, Chloe responded: "That's my f-former classmate. I-I made him a promise that I would-"
"Chloe Chien!? A Nun!? Did I miss the part where they hired a stripper" Interrupted Ashley via comms.
"Oh great, the sidekick's here. I wasn't prepared for that, but these last few days have been awkward." Blurted Chloe. "Ashley, I'm sorry I was a bitch to you in middle school. I hope you can forgive me for my transgressions. If not, I understand and deserve it. Hopefully, the Lord will understand that I'm working my hardest to make ammends for sins past." Replied Chloe with tears pouring down her face.
"Wait, so you're like for real? Who would've thought that YOU of all people would end up in a Nunnery... I half expected you to be a broodmare of sinners" said Ashley.
"Shakespeare with a twist! Bravo! Miss Irwin, I presume you must have spent some time acquiring knowledge of the arts as a digital specter!" Exclaimed Syrus. "Shall we remove the Macromastial vestal, Miss Irwin?"
"Macromastial yes,vestal not so much." replied Ashley. "Get her out of here!"
"I won't move! Nick's the reason why I've been working on changing my ways. YOU'RE HIS BEST FRIEND!? Why aren't you with him!?" Yelled Chloe!
"Because I can't OK!? Ever since the accident last year, I lost my physical body and I'm a digital being that lives online...like a Real life V-tuber. Fuck me! I can't believe I'm saying this. Let her in. But she can't go anywhere near the sick bay for her safety."
***
Rojo's Arcade: 5 years ago:
Ashley and Bertram were busy playing air hockey. Syrus was playing Pinball, while Nick an Barbara were talking to the employee, a Japanese girl about their age.
"Natsumi! Look at all the tickets we've got!" Exclaimed Barbara with glee.
"Chotto matte kudasai Bābara-chan!" Replied Natsumi as she put the ticket counter over the counter. "Konnichiwa Nick-kun! So, you two want to exchange tickets? We have lots of prizes."
"I see." Replied Nick in a decent Ryo Hazuki impression while handing over the tickets. When Barbara realized what Nick was doing, she poked his ribs with the elbows.
"If you ask her about sailors, I swear... I'll-"
"It's OK Bābara-chan! I understood the Shenmue reference. Nick does them all the time. Have you seen him drink soda?" Replied Natsumi.
"OMG! He totally nails the Ryo Hazuki impression! Is he the reason why Rojo changed the Hang-On! Machine?" Asked Barbara.
"No! Due to some support parts being a bit worn, we had it removed until we get custom made parts to repair the machine. Since Nick loves to play Hang-On! We brought in the standing Model from home" replied Natsumi.
Wait! You have some Arcade Machines at Home!?" Exclaimed Nick. "Congratulations Natsumi, you have officially become my newest female best friend!"
"Not funny, Nick!" Both Barbara and Ashley exclaimed in mock outrage.
"The machines at home and at Rojo-ojisan's apartment are not operational. Otōsan keeps the boards in a regulated room, while Rojo-ojisan makes custom cabinets to house the machines when the originals cannot be refurbished. The standing Hang-On! Is custom made by Rojo-ojisan. He's a master at his craft! But you have enough tickets for a prize. This time it's tthe Lady's choice!" Exclaimed Natsumi. "Otherwise Hazuki here would take an eternity picking them."
"I'll take the Dracula with bloody goblet Plushie!" Said Barbara with glee. "Nick do the thing..."
"Dye monster... you. Don't belong in this world..." said Nick in a Richter Belmont voice.
"Yo Babs! Let me do drac! I've actyally plaued this one!" yelled Bertram as hw reached the counter. "It was not by MY Hand I was once again given FLESH!" replied Bertram it what sounded more like Barry White doing the lines than Dracula. Bertram and niick kept dping the Symphony of the Night scene and both were trying their best at parodying what must have happened at the SOTN Sound booth.
After a few laughs and spending some time at the Arcade, they all went home. Nick walled Barbara to hers and before. She went in, he stopped her.
"Barbara Ann Ruiz-Reid." Nick used her full name. His took Barbara by surprise, because any time Nick uses her name, it involves the song.
"What's wrong, Nick?"
"I could say so many things, but I can't. Ever since I first laid eyes upon you, I knew. You are my Anti-Type and I'm your Contact. You're the Selphie to my Irvine. You're the Daisy to my Luigi. You're the Annette to my Richter. What I'm trying to say is that I fell for you when I first saw you. When I got to spend time with you I truly fell in love. There I said it. I love you Barbara Ann Ruiz-Reid! I love you and I wish to be your boyfriend! Said Nick as he ended kneling before Barbara.
"Oh... Nick! I'd love to be your girlfriend but..."
But... the one word after No that Nick dreaded the most. Nick felt the tears welling up on his face when the door opened. It was Barbara's mom. "Babs, Nicholas come on in! I'll prepare some hot cocoa. By the way Nicholas, Redd wants to speak with you. He's in the living room. Babs, be a dear and help me with the hot cocoa!" said Mrs. Ruiz. Barbara nodded and Nick wiped his tears before entering the living room.
Redd was cleaning up his EPF regulation blaster. "I thought I told you to stay away from my daughter." said Redd as he reloaded the blaster.
"As I've told you each and every time, your daughter is worth fighting for. I've resisted your threats, your beatings, and that little joke of dropping me in the middle of the Puerto Rican rainforest was a hoot! Each of you little tests, I've passed. Right now your daughter is torn. She LOVES me but is afraid of committing to it, because she's afraid of hurting you! Can't you see!? We're on the same team! WE LOVE BARBARA AND WE'D GO THROUGH HELL AND BACK FOR HER! You can only give her the love of a father. I can give her the love of a boyfriend and if you allow us to nurture that relationship in a healthy manner, I will step up to the plate and love her as a husband should. Obviously once we have finished our studies and become responsible adults. I know I'm a buffoon, but I'm serious about our daughter" said Nick ith fire in his eyes that even Redd noticed.
"I think you're either suicidal or ou truly believe what you said." Replied Redd. "You have been annoyingly persistent in trying to prove yourself worthy of my little angel. I don't like you, but I have to admit you've got a point. I can't be there for her 24/7. I guess that You can come in now. Princess!" Said Redd as Barbara entered the living room.
"You called Daddy?" Aked Barbara.
"Do you love the Cade kid?" Asked Redd. Barbara nodded. "I asked you a question, baby girl. Do you love Nick Cade Jr.?"
"YES! I LOVE HIM, BUT-"
"No buts, my Princess. I don't like him but he's proven himself worthy of being your boyfriend. I can't keep you from your happiness. But if he hurts you, may God have mercy upon him, because I will not!"
"Dear! Just stop it with the whole Divine Avenger bit. They're kids! Said Mrs. Ruiz. "The cocoa is ready! Please come into the kitchen and we'll celebrate the new couple!"
"I guess I can finally do this!" Said Nick as he grabbe Barbara and lifted her above his head while humming the Big Treasure theme.
"I got a girlfriend!"
"Really? A Zelda Reference!"
Exclaimed Barbara while stifling her laughter.
"Well, EXCUUUUUUUUUUUSE ME, PRINCESS!!"
replied Nick while Lowering Barbara.
"You're so Adorkable! I'd kiss you but Daddy is not ready for that yet. He's doing his best at tolerating your presence!" Said Barbara while glarong at her dad. Mrs. Ruiz brought the hot cocoas and various toppings. Barbara went with marshmallows and cinnamon. Mrs. Ruiz went with a little mint and nutmeg. Meanwhile both Redd and Nick were fighting for the hot sauce. Barbara whispered something on Nick's ear and he reliquished the fight for the hot sauce. Instead Nick went for Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, dried ginger and allspice.
"I'm aware that I just added Pumpkin Spice into my hot cocoa. Just let me be the white girl I was born to be." Said Nick while stifling his laughter. Mrs Ruiz, this Cocoa is amazing. You used bitter chocolate, evaporated milk and you sweetened it with a little bit of condensed milk." Tears began welling on Nick's eyes. "My Mom... used to.. make it like this... excuse me." Said Nick as he went to the bathroom to wipe his face. Nick returned and apologized before finishing his cocoa. "Once again, Mrs. Ruiz, Mr. Reid, Babs, I'm sorry for that scene... it's just that My Mom..."
"It's OK, Nick." Said Redd. "I too lost my mother at a young age and understand your loss. I just have one question do you love my daughter half of what you love your Mom?"
"No sir, I do not love her half as I love my Mom. I love her just as much." Replied Nick.
"I'm starting to respect you Cade, don't fuck it up!"
***
EPF ship: sickbay:
A heavily sedated and restrained Nick is lying on a gurney. Dr. Joaquina and Sister Chloe, now wearing civilian clothes are tending the sedated Nick.
"Is he really THAT dangerous to be restrained like that?" Asked Chloe.
"No, Nicholas is FAR MORE DANGEROUS and these restraints might not be enough. That's why we're here." Replied Syrus. "So, if I tell u to bounce, dem holy titties should bounce out of here!" said Bertram. "Ah Bertram, she's a nun! You can't be pointing out her massive mammaries like that! Have some respect!" Syrus and Bertram began arguing about Chloe's boobs.
"So, it's true, about Nick being a killer?" asked Chloe. "I know he can be a bit over the top, but killing is a line he wouldn't cross... I mean he could've killed me when he had the chance, but didn't. He's a not a bad guy!"
"In desperate situations, good men can be driven to do evil acts." Said Doctor Joaquina. "That doesn't necessarily mean that he IS evil. The Lord has had to kill before and he is good, right?" Chloe nodded. "Well,let's just think that Nick was acting as God's instrument by smiting those evil men." Syrus was rolling his eyes.
"Before you say anything, Mr. Stockman, remember the audience. interdum mendacium est melius quam verum."
"I understand, doctor, although I completely disagree." Said Syrus. "Ashley, we are ready to return home." Said Syrus as the EPF ship took off.
Cockpit:
Mr. Cade is piloting the ship, looking like he's got too many thoughts in his mind.
"Mr. Cade, I'd normally would say somwthing like a penny for your thoughts, but you're most likely to say: That's Classified. So, penny for nin-classified thoughts?" Asked Ashley.
"Kage, go help SyBertError. I can take it from here." Said Mr. Cade. "What do you know about the MuTeens, Ashley? Not the propaganda of being a group of teenage heroes helping to protect the world. I mean, what do you REALLY KNOW?" Asked Mr. Cade.
"After the accident, Agent Bishop trained us to use our powers and act as an Unofficial branch of the Earth Protection Force." Said Ashley.
"That's the propaganda Bishop is selling you kids. The truth is far more sinister. Syrus and Bertram are clones of an interdimensional visitor... Baxter Stockman. We're lucky that OUR Baxter Stockman was turned into a humanoid fly and that lowered his intellect. But the Baxter Stockman the twins came from was a certified amoral psychopath, who had enhanced his body with cybernetics. Some of that genetic Memory is what turned the twins into a Cybernetic Terror.
If it hadn't been for your mother's work in memetic and genetic manipulation, the twins would've been a horrible weapon. She insisted on having them experience the closest to normalcy in order for them to appreciate Earth and why they need to protect it" said Mr. Cade. "But they weren't the only ones. You, Nick, Barbara, Carmen, Your parents, Barbara's parents, Barbara herself, Aurora, Alicia, and even Nick... we are all pawns on Bishop's board."
"Whaddya mean, Mr. Cade? We were all made like this?" Asked Ashley.
"The incident was an accident that sped up Bishop's plan. I was given various treatments to enhance my senses, stamina and reflexes. While I'm not as strong as some of the Animal/Human hybrids, I'm far stronger than an ordinary human. Carmen's DNA is not entirely Human. Her father was an alien, while her mother was a mutant. Thus making Nick a Mutant since birth. We Don't fully know the extent of his powers. Neither did we know those of his mother..."
"Waiwaiwaiwait! So Nick is like a Super Mutant?" Asked Ashley.
"Yes, but there is a stronger model." Replied Mr. Cade. "But we can't gauge her powers at the moment since she's in a coma." Replied Mr. Cade. "My wife was given the same treatment as me, but her female physiology had a different side effect for her. Sterility. Me? Making me look like I'm 65, when I'm 42! I am way stronger than I look, but I get senior discounts."
"Hold up... How is Babs a Supermutant?" Asked Ashley. "And what about Me, or Natsumi?"
"Natsumi is. Wild card... you? AFTER the Stocktwins were created, YOU were experimented on since you were conceived in-vitro. You.. were made... to be Nick's complement. Then you threw a wrench to Bishop's plans by being a militant lesbian." Replied Cade.
"Anarchy is in my genes, fuck yeah! Fight the power!" Exclaimed Ashley. "But what's enhanced about me? I mean, I don't study and get good grades and cam do computer stuff... just don't ask me to explain it, though. Please tell me that that's not it!?" Pleaded Ashley. "I can't be the girl in the chair!"
"Unfortunately, you are. Just as Syrus was meant to be Bertram's guy in the chair and Alicia was meant to be Barbara's. Both of your parents are brilliant scientists. Bishop would never put your brain in such dangerous positions." Said Mr. Cade. "I'm putting a great amount of trust in you, Ashley. Not even Nick knows about this. I feel like there's something brewing and Bishop's beem far more paranoid than normal and we need to prepare. I don't know for what, but I've been in this game of cloak and dagger for too long to not ignore the signs." Said a worried Mr. Cade. "Alicia's only enhancement is her nigh immortality due to a transfusion with Bishop that slowed her aging down to a halt. She will look 10 years old way into her 50s... just like Bishop, who is a couple of hundred years old."
"What about Barbara, how does she fit into the puzzle!?" Asked Ashley.
"I'm not sure. She and Nick were never meant to meet. But Nick had to make Miss Chien fear the Lord and ended up in the same Academy as her. My guess is that Neronica is plotting something of her own." Said Cade as he rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"Who the fuck is Neronica?" Asked Ashley.
"Barbara's Mom. She's not an Earth human. She comes from another world that was part of the Triceraton Republic, where Humans have agumented strength, stamina, and reflexes compared to Earthlings. They have also psychic abilities and green skin. Redd is not enhanced in any way. He's purely natural human. He hates me because I volunteered to the experiments that made me Superhuman. His hatred towards me is so strong, that not even Neronica's psychic manipulation can relax his attitude towards me. You were brought together for a reason. Right now, I'm not sure if we're playing Bishop's game or Neronica's. Right now we're two pices short: Nick and Barbara. I'm not sure how deep in this web Barbara is, or any of the other MuTeens. Hell, I could be putting my life in danger by talking to you. ARRRRGH! I must be missing something, but what!?" said Mr. Cade as Ashley sat silently pondering.
"Our best strategy would be to help Nick revover from whatever he has and find a way to wake up Barbara. Wait! Maybe have us work alliances with other mutant teams and prepare to stop whatever threat we are meant to fight? The Punk Frogs kinda owe us a big favor..." said Ashley cheerfully. "But then again, Bishop could try to use us to gain their trust and then spring a classic EPF trap on our allies... Now I get your stress, Mr. Cade!"
***
Cade Residence: 5 years ago:
Nick was pacing on the living room while staring at his phone. Alicia was watching Alice in Wonderland once again.
"Is that stupid cow coming over again?" Said Alicia with extreme disdain.
"Barbara is not a stupid cow, By the way, fuck you, white Oompa Loompa!" Replied Nick.
"Daad! Nick's making fun of my condition again!" Yelled Alicia.
"Nick! Apologize to your sister!" Exclaimed Mr. Cade from the dining room.
"Is your brain addled by age, old man? I'm an Only Child. It's not my fault that your new wife came bundled with Loli Hitler! Can't I have a normal evening without you three shitting on me!? This is important to me!" Exclaimed Nick...
"Just apologize to Alicia, Nick." yelled Aurora from the kitchen.
"So, the blonde devil insults my girlfriend and I have to apologize!? SHE'S THE ONE WHO SHOULD BE APOLOGIZING IN THE FIRST PLACE!" An exasperated Nick replied. "4 more years for College to start... 4 more fucking years..." muttered Nick before going upstairs.
*"♫Bar bar bar bar Barbara Ann♫"*
"Hey there, sweet thang!" Said Nick.
"Hey!" Said Barbara. "I'm stuck on Peace Walker the part where Huey and Strangelove join Motherbase..." Nick gulped hard. "We'll be there in about an hour, maybe you could look for a let's play of that section and we can watch it together?" She said...
"I'll get right to it. I just need to get Big Boss, EVA, and Raiden ready for that mission! Please call me when you guys get close! Love ya Bye!" Said Nick mildly panicked as he ran to the kitchen.
"Dad add two more sets of silverware!" Blurted Nick as he dashed past the dining room.
"Two more sets? Oh no." Said Mr. Cade. "Honey! You were right! Also, Nick incoming!" Yelled Mr. Cade.
As Nick entered the Kitchen, Aurora said:
"I heard, go talk to Alicia." Nick stomped up the stairs and went straight to her room and knocked on the door. No answer. He opened the door and it was empty. He heard a noise in his room and Nick thought.
"If Alicia broke anything, I swear I'm going to-" Thought Nick. He quickly opened the door to his room and found Alicia screaming at his pillow. "I hate you stupid cow I fucking hate you!"
"Wrong Room Alicia. We need to talk." Said Nick as he sat on the edge of the bed. Patting the bed twice, Alicia got closer. "Dude, what the Hell!? This past year, you've been acting like a bitch! Can you straight up tell me what's wrong with you!?" Pleaded Nick.
"It's that stupi-"
"Licia, don't call Barbara that." Nick interrupted Alicia. "Try again, but without insults."
"You've been pushing me aside and ever since SHE came along, it's like I don't exist!" Exclaimed Alicia. "You no longer spend time with me! At least with Ashley I knew she wouldn't take you away!" Cried Alicia.
"Dude, you're always going to be my sister! Even if our parents divorce! You'll always be my little big sister!" Said Nick.
"You really don't get it, Nick!" Alicia tried to get off the bed, but Nick was holding her arm.
"Look, I don't get it. All I know is that Barbara's coming with her parents and her dad hates our parents. He COULD make their lives a living Hell, if we give him something he can use against them. Can you please not be a bitch towards Barbara or her folks? If you don't want to do it for me, then think about your Mom and the old Man... I'll do anything WITHIN REASON, so not trying to trick me into dumping her. Do we have a deal?"
Alicia thought about it for a moment "Dr. Faustus, we have a Deal!
*"♫Bar bar bar bar Barbara Ann♫"*
"Yello! You almost here!" Asked Nick.
"Babe, you sound nervous!" Said Barbara.
"Nervous, me? I'M COOL AS ICE ICE BABY! Word to your mother! Just having our dads together knowing that they're like Israel and Palestine being under the same suburban roof is plenty of reason to be nervous... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"said Nick as he wiped sweat off his brow.
"Breathe in, hold it, exhale... I'll be there in 5." Said Barbara as she hung up. Nick began running downstairs...
"3 minute warning, Old Man! We need to survive tonight." said Nick as he ran to the front door and waited. "I'm cool... frosty. SubZero is hot next to me. I'm motherfucking Elsa!" Nick thought whole waitong for the dreaded
*"Ding Dong!"*
Nick opened the door and saw Redd blocking everyone else.
"Good Evening, Mr. Reid, may I take your coat?" Said Nick trying to remain calm.
"I can hang my own coat and my wife's and m daughter's" said a mildly irritated Redd. "But thank you for the invitation. It pleases my daughter and you and I are on the same boat."
"Well we're part of the I love Barbara Team. Let's just survive the night." Said Nick using the only bit of common ground he has with the Red Demon.
"Mrs. Ruiz, it's always a pleasure seeing you outside of school, mainly because here you're not my Algebra teacher, just my Girlfriend's mom." Said Nick awkwardly.
"It's OK, Nick." Said Neronica. "Don't faint."
Nick almost fainted when he saw Barbara. She was wearing a black sleeveless turtle neck, jeans and was carrying Nick's former jacket.
"Face it Tiger, I just hit the jackpot" thought Nick as a huge grin appeared on his face.
"You like?" Asked Barbara as she twirled. Nick noticed her hair was slightly shorter than usual.
"You got a haircut and you look Fabulous!" Said Nick as he hugged and passionately kissed Barbara. "Same team big Redd, same team!" Blurted Nick as he avoided Redd's deathly glare. "Let's take this to the Living room, shall we?" said Nick sheepishly. "Any non-alcoholic drink requests, since I'm a minor and have no business with Alcohol." said Nick in a very TV Special PSA voice.
"But I can handle the alcoholic requests!" Said Mr. Cade. "Whisky with Hotsauce Rocks for the Red Demon?" asked Mr. Cade. "The King's Rook still remembers my drink. Must be the drugs." Said red before being slapped on the arm by Neronica. "Sorry Cade, force of habit. I'll do my best to be cordial for my daughter's sake." Muttered Redd.
"I know I'm doing the same for mine... my son, I mean. He's the one dating your daughter!" Replied Mr. Cade with an obviously fake attempt ar humor. "Neronica, would you like a Neutrino Float with D'hoonib root beer? Yes, it was obtained legally, you can ask Bishop on Monday, Agent Reid" said Mr. Cade.
"Oh For gods sake, yes! I haven't had a Neutrino Float in ages, especially with D'hoonib root beer!" giddily Exclaimed Neronica. "That was my main craving when I was pregnant with Barbara... well that and..."
"Gas station pickles!" Blurted out Aurora. "There's something about them that calms most pregnancies." She said as she brought a couple of snack bowls. Some were the usual snacks like pretzels, chips, but there were a few smaller bowls with alien food for Neronica.
"That's very considerate of you, Queen's Knight." Remarked Redd, because there are very few people who know about Neronica's extraterrestrial origins, even in the EPF. "Thank you. I hadn't seen Nero this happy since Barbara was born. Could I ask for one tiny request?" said Redd as Aurora was closing the shutters. "It's OK Neronica, you can stop using the image inducer."
Neronica touched some areas of her watch and her red hair began glowing faintly and her skin took a greenish hue. "N'Glarb!" Said Neronica while gently bowing her head.
"D'Glarbacht makuul" replied Aurora.
"I appreciate the gesture, Aurora, but you slightly Mispronounced maku-ul. You need to add a slight h sound between the long u sound... otherwise you'd be wishing for me to get ejaculated well."
"Oh! I'm so sorry. Let me do it again. D'Glarbacht maku-ul, bo Redd glarbacht makuul." Said Aurora and both she and Neronica laughed.
"Bo Nicholas glarbacht makuul!" replied Neronica. "Nicholas eded, Nicholas uos Barbara D'Glarbae makuul."
"Honey, I don't speak your freaky alien language, but I could've sworn that you said something about Nick and Barbara ejaculating. I don't like that!"
Said a mildly irritated Redd
"My language skills are a bit rusty" said Mr. Cade. "I believe what Neronica said was that I should ejaculate on my wife, and that Nicholas Junior should do it on Barbara EVENTUALLY."
"A more accurate translation is 'when the time comes'." Replied Neronica.
"Harrumph! Now I got images of Nick Jr. Deflowering my little angel." Whined Redd.
Nick and Barbara were dying of embarrassment.
"I guess my plans of playing videogames with you in your room have been cancelled thanks to all this talk about you, me and ejaculation..." said Barbara. "I know, we take Alicia with us, because no one will be ejaculating around her."
The gods of bad timing shone bright upon Nick as it was that precise moment alicia popped into the living room and immediately she went upstairs and slammed her door. "Why do you hate me, Lord?" thought Nick as he went upstairs to try and defuse the situation. Barbara tagged along the moment she figured out what happened.
Alicia's room:
Alicia threw herself on the bed and started screaming and crying on the pillow. A soft knock was heard on the door.
"Go be with your stupid ejaculating cow, Nick!" Yelled a horribly distraught Alicia.
"Moo!" Said Barbara. Alicia got off the bed and opened the door just to see Barbara standing in front of the door. She knelt before Alicia and said: "Can we talk?"
"Fuck you, cow!" Yelled Alicia before trying to slam the door.
"We NEED to talk, Alicia. This is no longer a request." Commanded Barbara. Feeling a bit intimidated, Alicia lets her in. Nick popped his head in and Barbara simply glares at him and he leaves. "Nick, go downstairs, Alicia and I are having a girl to girl talk." Said Barbara as Nick closed the door and walked back to th. First floor.
***
EPF New York HQ: special holding cell 00417:
Nick woke up on a special holding cell that kept him floating in stasis. it also neutralized his VG Logic powers. The only thing he could see was the blue glow of the energy field. While he couldn't see, he could hear the faint clip clop of designer shoes on the metal floor. Based on the rhythm of the walk, Nick only thought of "Agent Bishop" Nick said.
"What a mess you left in Mexico, my little Naphtali. Gad and Dan brought your little trophy though. I switched it with an inorganic duplicate for the MuTeen HQ..." said Bishop. "We can't have you Running about EPF HQ if you're supposed to be a group of teens working together as Superheroes." Bishop got closer to the field. "Everybody is afraid of your power, my little Naphtali. Unfortunately, that includes me. Right now I need to figure out whether what happened in Mexico was a natural reaction to your first mass murder, or if you're clinging hard to your Xenogears reference, my little Naphtali. Until then, you're to undergo some psychological analyses just to err on the side of caution. You're too silent."
"Barbara." said Nick. "How is she!?" It was Bishop's turn to remain silent. "Barbara! How is she!? Tell me Bishop! How is she!? How is she, dammit!!" Kept screaming Nick as the forcefield turned red and Bishop just turned and left.