CHAPTER 6: The Girl, The Giant, and The Genius

In this chapter you get to learn a little more about Matt.

CHAPTER 6: The Girl, The Giant, and The Genius

 

Monday, 09:46 Matt was in his second period chemistry class. Sitting next to his friend Ricardo Chavez, he stared across the room at his crush, Sara E. Cervantes. She wore a blue sweater and black softball pants. She wore her long brown hair in a ponytail. Her big brown eyes always seemed to catch Matt's attention first. So, so beautiful he thought to himself. Absolutely beautiful.

 

"Matt," Ricardo (preferably called Rick or Ricky) called. "Are you thinking about Sara again?"

 

Matt snapped out of his daydream and replied with "If I said no would you believe me?"

 

"Not a chance," Ricky replied.

 

"Well then yes, yes I was."

 

"Dude just ask her out already. You've been crushing on her since forever."

 

"First off, you know my religion doesn't allow dating and stuff. Second, I don't know if she has a boyfriend. And besides, she's a year older than me. Remember?"

 

"Age is nothing but a number. Besides, you're smart, you skipped two grades that's amazing."

 

"She doesn't care about that she's a freshman, I'm a sophomore."

 

"Yeah uh, duh. You skipped grades, she skipped a science class, you two belong together."

 

"Mr. Storm and Mr. Chavez," the teacher shouted. I'm giving a lecture here!"

 

"Sorry Mr. Odagled," Matt and Ricky said in unison.

 

"Now," the teacher continued. "The assignment is simple. All you have to do is get your partner two partners and put together an experiment for the school summer science show. I will give you your grades by the decision of the judges and you will receive them by August when your report cards are due. Now, there are only two minutes left of class so pick your partners and get to work on some ideas."

 

The entire class moved from their seats and began chatting in every corner of the classroom. Students talked about fights, teachers, pregnancies, and pretty much anything that didn't include their assignment. Even Matt was a little off topic; he and Ricky were still talking about Sara. "Dude I got it!" Rick said in excitement. "Ask her to join our group and then you two can hangout without having to go on an actual date!"

 

"Um, I'm not sure if I..." Matt began.

 

"Or I could just ask Nasty Nick to be in our group."

 

Matt looked over to "Nasty Nick" and was utterly disgusted. He had snot dripping down his face, trash and food in his hair, ripped pants, a big red stain on his over-sized white shirt, his shoes had holes, which exposed his bare feet, and he had long gray fingernails. "Um, that's okay, I'll ask Sara," Matt replied.

 

"That's what I thought," Rick said with a smirk.

 

The bell rang in the next few seconds and the class stampeded out quickly. Sara, who had Algebra next, was standing in the halls talking with friends. Matt walked over and her friends walked away giggling. This created an unsure pain in Matt's stomach. But he continued walking to Sara. "Hey, umm... I just wanted to know if you wanted to work with me and Rick," Matt asked.

 

"Sure, why not?" she replied.

 

Her reply was unexpected but greatly welcomed. "Great so um, when do you want to meet up and work or whatever?" Matt queried.

 

"Just call me when you two decide," she replied.

 

"But I don't-" Matt began.

 

"Just call me," she said giving him a note with her number on it. She walked off looking back and winked. Within a matter of seconds she was out of sight. Matt looked on anyways; hoping to get just on more glance at her beautiful light brown face. But alas, she was gone, and he would see no more of her, at least not then.

 

Just as Matt began walking to his next class the roof came crashing down. Matt's quick reflexes allowed him to maneuver out of the way and push two other students out of the way. He looked up and saw a large greenish brown reptilian foot. Immediately he rushed through the crowds of screaming students to get to the restroom.

 

He threw his backpack down and extended his arms out. "Alright," he said to himself. "It's go time." He drained electricity from the lights and hand dryers. Then he made metal that he'd hidden under his sleeves expand into the cuffs and placed them above his black under armor. He pulled his chest guard and his utility belt out and put them on. Then he pulled out his mask, which through the use of a temporary adhesive stuck to his face, and put it on. He'd already been wearing his boots but now he pulled them over his bands to show them completely. Then he put his gloves on and closed his bag.

 

He flew out of the room and zapped the door shut. Then he flew up and saw Zero and Shocker with their new costumes on. Zero wore all black except blue gloves, blue boots; a blue cape, a blue belt and a small black mask. Shocker was dressed the same except with yellow instead of blue. Black Lightn’ flew past them and looked at the monster."I was about to go to English class to learn about Shakespeare," Black Lightn' began as he charged his hand. "But now it's time for you to learn about my new shock-spear!" He tossed the energy ball he'd formed and it formed into a spear, which struck the beast's chest. The beast was actually the mutant dog, which Shocker and Zero had dealt with earlier. It was apparently still mutating into a large reptilian beast.

 

The blast knocked the beast over and it fell backwards towards a large crowd of terrified students who hadn't yet escaped the school. The streets were filled with screams and cries of the men, women, and children of the city. Zero quickly rushed behind the dog and began creating a large ice wall to protect the students. "Hey B.L," Zero began as he froze the water in the air. "Next time you want to show off and make lame puns, try doing a safe stunt."

 

"Cool it Z, I know what I'm doing." B.L replied. He looked over to Shocker who was trying to get the crowds to safety. However no one would move, they ignored him. He even tried threatening him but no listened. "Forget them Shox. Come help me."

 

Shocker flew over to B.L to help his cousin. "What are we going to do?" he asked.

 

"Nothing!" came a shout from the crowd. An angry man rushed to the front of the crowd in a large lab coat. "This is my creature. I am Professor Kcikedis, this is my experiment and I am here to fix it."

 

"So you're the freak who messed up this dog?" Shocker angrily shouted.

 

"I don't need to explain myself to a mere boy!" the man replied. He walked over to Zero and shouted, "Stop this. Let him hit the floor!"

 

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, old man," Zero angrily started. "I'm a superhero, a kid, but still, you're going to respect me."

 

"Stop with the damn ice!" the man shouted. Zero looked to B.L as if to ask "should I do it?"

 

Black Lightn' landed and crossed his arms. He looked around at Zero who was struggling to keep the ice up. He looked at Shocker who was ready to blast the professor in the back. He looked at the professor whose frustration was evident. Then he looked at the at the stunned crowd. The people kept quite even though the school building was crushed, the streets were ruined, the nearby building were leveled, and there was a large monstrous dog surrounded by three super powered kids in costumes. What a disaster the city was. And everyone was awaiting a reply from Black Lightn'.

 

He looked at Zero again and nodded yes. Zero nodded back and put his arms down. Shocker stepped to the side and blasted the ice wall and left a large hole in it. The wall crumbled as the dog fell to the ground and shook it. Immediately the scientist ran over to the dog's side. He pulled out a little device and pressed a button on. He and the dog vanished from sight in an instant.

 

The crowd cheered and shouted knowing the threat was over. People took out phones and cameras to take pictures of the three courageous heroes. Others called their friends to talk about the news. A news reporter made her way through the crowds of roaring fans along with her cameraman. "A question if I may?" she asked the boys who'd gathered together.

 

All three of them ignored her and began talking with each other. "Nice pun stupid!" Shocker said to Black Lightn'.

 

"It wasn't as lame as your dumb Weather Warriors name." B.L replied.

 

"So that's what you guys are calling yourselves?" the woman cut in.

 

"No!" the boys replied in unison. "We're the Legendary Warriors!"

 

"Well I guess three boys in costumes can't be forgotten when they save the city from giant monsters."

 

"Boys?" Black Lightn' said angrily. "I'm practically a man in Jewish culture."

 

"So you're Jewish?"

 

"No we're Muslims," Shocker cut in. "Except Zero."

 

"Who's Zero?"

 

"I am," Zero said stepping forward. "I'm a Jehovah's Witness."

 

"So who are you two?" the lady asked.

 

"I'm Shocker and he's Black Lightn'."

 

"Nice one you dolt, tell her our real names why don't you," Black Lightn' sarcastically said. Shocker, being a fool almost did but Zero managed to cover his mouth. Black Lightn' grew angry and flew off. Zero and Shocker soon followed.

 

The boys flew (except Zero who traveled on his ice) to patrol the city before going home. Their timing couldn’t have been better; Nefarious was of course up to no good. This time the s.w.a.t force was dealing with him. Their forces however were proven ineffective; they shot him with all their might but every time the dust cleared he stood before them laughing.

 

“Don’t they ever learn?” Zero asked before flipping to the ground. “The heroes are supposed to take care of the villains.”

 

“I guess he thought we didn’t know he was still alive, “ Shocker proposed. He and Black Lightn’ landed and joined Zero in running to the scene. As they arrived the armed forces ceased fire by command of the chief.

 

“Move out of the way you little freaks!” one of the officers shouted.

 

The boys ignored him; they focused only on Nefarious. “Let’s not do this here Nefarious,” Shocker said. If you have even an atom’s worth of a heart, fight us somewhere else, somewhere away from innocent people!”

 

“Who the hell do you think you are?” the chief officer asked. “Get the hell out of the way or we’ll blow you to bits alongside that thing! Or are you in alliance with him?”

 

The four ignored the angry shouts and flew up into the air. “You’re weak! These pitiful fools should mean nothing to you! However I will agree, but you will fight on my conditions in return.” The boys knew it would be a dangerous decision but they agreed to his circumstances. “In three days we will fight. In the time between those days I will not kill or destroy. But once that time is up we will fight out over the Thompson Lake. It is there that I shall destroy you with my sword. Enjoy your last days on Earth because in three days this pathetic planet will be mine!” And with that, he vanished.

 

The boys floated in midair (except Zero who stood on an ice block he’d made rise from the ground) thinking about what’d been said. “What a creep,” Zero said looking to Black Lightn’.

 

“What kind of villain wants to drown his enemy?” Shocker said scratching his head.

 

“I don’t know,” B.L said balling his fists tightly. “ But he can’t find that sword. Something tells me beating him up isn’t going to work. We need that sword. And so tonight, we’re going to sneak out and look for it.”

 

“Hey you freaks!” the chief shouted. “Get your assess down here before we blow you to smithereens.” Once again B.L followed by the other two heroes left the scene annoyed. But this crowd wasn’t going to accept their departure. The chief gave the command to fire at the warriors. Not two seconds after they were shot did the bullets crumble in the mighty hands of Shocker.

Baffled by the amazing sight, the few policemen and s.w.a.t officers stood silently. Shocker turned around and flew back up to catch up with Zero and Black Lightn’. The three headed home to begin training. No one could have predicted the surprises that lie ahead.