episode 5 Vie my... Rival?!

ahh--- another beautiful day, the warm light of the sun bathing me and everything else, the brush of a gentle cool breeze to even out the heat. And with the perfect morning starting off my day, this is shaping up to be a perfect day... Now. All I'd need to complete it is some action! Nothing better than helping people out while getting a bit of action... Hmm---let's see...

hero transmission link

operator" heroes, there's a robbery in progress down at Vercé street. Approach with caution, suspects are armed."

hero transmission link ends

hmm--- not bad, but I'm kinda far away. And Becky's probably gonna get there first... Okay, let's see what else we've got...

hero transmission link

operator 2" hey, heroes. There's an emergency situation in a office tower, by Vineyard lane. Part of it is on fire, so be careful going in."

hero transmission link ends

hmm--- I am pretty close, alright--- time to fly!

**a few moments later**

made it! whoo--- under ten minutes, that's pretty good if I do say so myself. Now let's see... Fire's spreading down, that'll be a pain. Alright let's do this! Running in, I'm just at the door when a big hand clamps my shoulder stopping me and... I know who's hand this is, it's--- him!

Chief" hey, kid. Didn't I tell ya, don't just run in blind."

BrightStar" I'm not! Now, are we just gonna stand here? Or are we gonna save those people."

Chief" no, I'll be heading in. You will stay put here."

BrightStar" psh... You can't tell me what to do!"

Chief".... Fine! But ya better not slow us down."

BrightStar" don't count on it..."

**side narration**

heeyyy guys! It's me, back with another que the drumroll.... Side narration!!! Sooooo--- I'm sure you're wonderin just who the heck is this guy?! Well let me fill ya in. He's Chief, and boy is he a piece of work. Like seriously, can't he just stop busting my chops?? Every single time!!! Honestly, just because I don't have any kind of powers he thinks I'm useless! Ugh---- Anyways, thanks for letting me ramble. I'll let ya get back to reading, byeeeeeee....

**end of side narration**

blazing through these stairs, I've always had to work harder than everyone else so I've got a pretty good stamina for this. But my legs are sooooooooo gonna kill me tomorrow morning. But it's worth it if I can save everyone here, or even if it's just one person. Stopping at the 25th floor, smoke is everywhere! And not to mention how hot it's getting.... Busting down the door, Chief heads in and me behind followed by a couple more heroes. Yikes! I nearly got my tooshy roasted, getting a bunch of civilians out to the stairwell. Though, I'm not so surprised most of them are out for the count already. Aight! Time to get moving. Carrying two at a time, Chief and the other heroes focus on getting more civilians out while I bring them out of the building and to a pop up rapid medical response tent outside clear from all of.... This. But I'm wondering, there's no way a fire like this could've been from just a simple "accident" maybe there's somethin going on here, or someone I should say?

Chief" hey kid, are ya coming or not?!"

BrightStar" yeesh! I'm coming, alright."

Chief" then, start moving. We have people to save!"

OMG!!! This jerk is really getting on my nerves.... Breathe.... Not only to stay calm, but because I need it... Breathe-- Okay! BrightStar back in action. Running back in, we pass the lobby and go right back into the emergency stairwell and time to fly these steps!!! After a few minutes, me and Chief finally reach the top floor... Alright, let's do this---

a few hours later...

and done! Practically falling on a chair, I take a seat and chug down a bottle of water while a few heroes sort things out with the people in charge of dealing with these kinds of situations. Gyaaaaahhhh---- I'm sooooooooo hungry right now, I'd do anything for somethin to eat. Maybe by closing my eyes, I won't feel the hunger as much? Although that's probably just wishful thinking... Ugh---Hearing a pair of footsteps coming up from behind me, I'm pretty sure I know who this is--- and I'm really hoping she's got some food on her...

Becky" oye mi hermana, I brought you some... Food!"

Stevie" Becky, you are the best! I'm so hungry I could probably out eat Rome."

Becky" not likely, he has enough of an appetite for three!"

Stevie" mm---- true, also thank you Becky! I honestly don't know what I'd do without you."

Becky" good. Now, c'mon Stevie, I've got a date and I need you to help."

Stevie" okay, just let me finish this up----mmf--- done! Alright, mi hermana let's go!"

taking off, this never gets old... Holding onto Becky's hands as she flies through the sky the wind is nice and so is the view, hmm--- I wonder what Priya is doing right about now? Maybe she's training, or doing some roadwork? Oh gosh... No!!! Stevie, don't ya start thinking of her gorgeously goddess body all hot... and.. uhm.... sweaty..... No!! Shaking the thought out of my brain, we arrive a bit faster than I thought we would. Anyways moving on!

Becky" Stevie, between these two outfits which is better?"

Stevie" uhm.... I kinda like the cute one better, but wait!"

Becky" qué?!"

Stevie" where are you two gonna be?"

Becky" oh, the Japanese place not far from stone garden. It's a bit fancy, but traditional."

Stevie" oh, alright. Then go with the cute one, I bet Rome estará sobre la luna when he sees you."

Becky" de verdad? Stevie, cómo lo sabes Rome lo amará?"

Stevie" what?! Becky, he loves you. C'mon, ya can't tell me ya don't see the way he sees hearts whenever he looks at you."

Stevie" Becky, you are perfect. And the two of you, are perfect for each other, okay? Mi hermana?"

Becky" si, gracias mi hermana. I love you so much..."

Stevie" I love ya too, Becky... Now go! Or ya are gonna be late."

Becky" right! Call me if you need me."

seeing Becky out, standing outside the night is a little chilly, but it's nice... Hmm--- I wonder if they're still open right now? Getting a cup of their hot cocoa and smores would make this absolutely perfect. Well----no time to waste than, I can't believe how beautiful Arcadia can be sometimes... Even now, just walking through this average, street with trees every here and there, looks almost picture perfect like a scene straight out of a movie. Hmm--- I wonder if Priya likes drinking hot cocoa? I know Artemis goes for hot ginger tea with a side of those english biscuits, walking a few more minutes, I'm just a few steps away when of course, a suspicious figure slinks around looking well... Suspicious. Ugh---- seriously, following them to a dead end alley, they clap as slow as they turn around to face me. For the love of God, can't you make this quicker?! Finally facing me, their hood is casting their face with a shadow that's more of a mask, getting in my stance, this feels ominous...

hooded person" are you, BrightStar?"

Stevie" yeah, depends on who's asking."

Vie" you can call me, Vie. And I'm looking forward to beating you, now come at me."

Stevie" as you wish, Vie."

launching off with my rear foot, I shoot for a double leg takedown. But she's quick, and crapfiddlesticks I miss! Getting back into my fighting stance I've gotta finish this quick, leading in with a jab, she parries it and counters with a straight. Typical, slipping I land a solid hook to her liver, dropping her hands she's wide open, going back upstairs. I hit her with a double dose of hooks right to her chin...

Vie" not bad, just as I thought you'd be."

BrightStar" you're pretty light on your feet, but it's cold and I'm thirsty."

Vie" tsk. Then, I will bid you adeu for now. We will meet again, BrightStar."

disappearing to the shadows, she's gone?..... What. Just. Happened?! Aaaaaaagh! Never mind, I've got a cup of hot cocoa and smores waiting for me. Running there, please, please, stay open just for a few more minutes....

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