Cardinal pov
Galen seemed pretty mad about the advice I gave his son in fact he's pissed but I'm already gone.
I arrived home and my thoughts immediately go to my children.
I love both my children so much even though one is a failure and a complete disgrace to the family.
I promised them both a trip to the amusement park so I'm here to take them. I have to tell them im home.
First my daughter her room is closer.
I walk in her room. She's happy to see me im happy to see we hug each other.
Then I get really serious for a moment then say.
Cardinal: Skyla I have to tell you a secret.
Cardinal: You're my favorite child.
I paused a moment she looks on with expecting eyes thinking this may be a joke.
Cardinal: Seriously it wasn't a competition you destroyed your brother.
Skyla: I wasn't trying to.
My daughter sounded sad when she said that. It must be empathy for her worthless brother. I never meant to upset her. I have to cheer her up.
Cardinal: You're sad it's a good thing that I'm strong enough to lift your spirt.
I pick her up and fly her around the room. When I put her down she's smiling again.
Cardinal: So I'm taking you to the amusement park.
Skyla: You said Sebastian could come too.
Cardinal: He can meet me down stairs when you're ready.
Now for the hard part my son.
I looked into my son's room he's lying face down on the bed. He better not be crying.
I sit down next to him. He moves slightly away from me and starts shaking. Its not cold in this room ,he is afraid... Of me . I have to calm him down.
Cardinal: STOP BEING AFRAID OF ME IM YOUR DAD!
He's still shacking but he sits up and turns to me. Progress !
Sebastian: S-sorry sorry.
Cardinal: Relax! Just put on some clothes we're going to the amusement park.
Sebastian: You're still taking me? I thought I pissed you off?
I was shouting before I soften my voice then I take off my mask put my hand on his shoulder and meet him at eye level.
Matthew: Son I know what I said I know what I did I'm not gonna hurt you anymore.
Sebastian: Really?
Matthew: I promise. Trust me .
I don't want him to get his gayness on the super suit so I pull away. Its probably the costume I'll go put on normal clothes.
Wouldn't it be funny if I just punched this kid in the face ?
I think as I leave my son's room.
I go to the living room there's a huge closet here I have some clothes and other stuff in here but only to hide a button. I push aside some large jackets and push the button.
Out comes a maniqin I put my Cardinal mask and clothes on this thing.
I looked in the mirror. Galen and Jonathan are going to protect the city.
Do they even need the Cardinal any more.
The Cardinal is a monster but Matthew is just a man.
Or is Matthew the monster?
Well time to become Matthew.
Goodbye mask Goodbye bandolier Goodbye shirt and pants. I'm wearing civilian clothes
Matthew: I'll see you later
Matthew pov
I could quit to whole superhero thing spend time with my wife my daughter visit my mom.
Sebastian pov
Great my dad didn't kill me or punch me into a comma love it when that happens now what to wear.
I looked in my closet I have large amount of purples and blues shirts pants jackets but it's not cold out now. So I end up with a cyan polo shirt and jeans.
I walked down my dad has change he's wearing green camouflage pants with a sleeve less t-shirt he's also holding a sniper rifle. Is he a soldier or a superhero?
My curiosity is killing me I just have to ask.
Sebastian: Why do you have a gun?
Matthew: Just found in my closet it was my grandfather's he love to hunt.
My dad has often thought that I needed more "manly activities" to toughen me up. But I haven't been interested in any. Im just looking at the bright side which is he's not trying to kill me yet.
Matthew: Would you like to go hunting just you me and this rifle alone in the woods.
Is this man trying to kill me because it sounds like he's trying to kill me.
Sebastian: Umm no I just really don't want to hurt animals.
Matthew: You know my dad never took me hunting for that same reason. We had different hobbies. It's ok just wanted to test my aim.
Sebastian: You could go to shooting range.
I'm trying to help him and not get killed.
Matthew: How about we put an apple on your head?
That confirms it this man's trying to kill me. He laughs then says
Matthew: Waste of good fruit.
Sebastian: You wouldn't care about hitting me. You promised you wouldn't hurt me.
Suddenly my dad grabs me by throat he starts chocking me he lifts me like I'm weight less.
Matthew: So what I can break a promise and a few of your bones who's gonna stop me?
Skyla: Dad why are choking Sebastian ?
He says nothing but his grip weakenes and he lets my down my sister gets between us protecting me while I catch my breath.
Matthew: Umm I'm just showing Sebastian one of my super moves. Its called the Cardinal clutch.
My sister makes sure I'm actually ok checking for bruises on my neck. Im fine thanks to her.
Matthew: We should go.
We arrive at our destination
My dad points to a super fast roller coaster that has loops and upside down parts.
Matthew: Wanna ride that one?
Skyla: I don't know what if I fall.
Matthew: I'll catch you.
Skyla: Wouldn't you reveal yourself .
Matthew: Fine I'll throw you brother under you.
After that exchange we end up riding another less dangerous rollercoaster we all enjoy it.
Then we a bunch of prizes its a game my sister ask who it works.
Vendor: Well im give 3 basketballs hit 1 shot get a tier 1 one prize hit 2 get a tier two and for 3 you get 100 dollar cash prize. 5 dollars to play .
Skyla: I wanna try.
The only thing really worth anything is the cash prize everything else stuff animal toys red capes and candy. My dad pays the vendor.
Skyla hits the first but misses the next 2.
The vendor laughs.
Vendor: Your welcome to try again no ones ever hit all three shots doesn't mean it can't be you.
Matthew: Dont laugh my child.
Vendor: How bout you give it a shot army man. Why don't be a good father and win that prize.
Matthew: You're on.
He hands over a five.
Matthew: You just lost 100 dollars.
Vendor: Ok we'll see.
After that very sarcastic remark my dad throws all three basketballs in air and starts juggling them. He showing off and the vendor gets nervous.
Vendor: I just remembered adults stand 3 feet back.
My dad still juggling throws all 3 balls at the net making all three shots. He the money and hands it to Skyla. He also gets a red cape and puts on.
Matthew: Oh and I don't go by army man call me super dad.
The vendor gets so angry that he's fumming.
Vendor: You learned in army didn t you.
Matthew: You what else I leaned. Killing so play nice.
Vendor: Thanks for your service.
Then vendor clearly defeated We all walk away.
Skyla: Dad you wernt in the army where'd you learn basketball.
I mastered it in high school along with juggling, fighting all while maintaining a 4 point O gpa.
Sebastian: How do you do it.
He laughs.
Matthew:Because im a super dad I can anything.
He puts on a funny southern accent.
Kryptonite? Thats not going to work on me partner im invincible.
All three of us share a laugh like an actual family. My dad told a joke that isn't about hurting me.
We ride more rides play more arcade games and all three of us have fun I see my dad smiling and laughing like he doesn't even hate me anymore.
Sebastian: Dad can you buy us food before we leave.
I'm reminded that he does hate me. He doesn't respond until my sister asked then he took us to food court.
While I had barbecue wings my sister had a burger and my dad a salad
Sebastian: My hands are sticky going to the bathroom.
On my way back I get grabbed from behind.
Damiano: You're coming with me child.
This guy is scaring me child trafficking, murder,rapist who knows.
Damiano: You'll make a great worker.
My sister walks over and pushes him off me.
Damiano: Oooo now we have two
My sister and I stand back to back what we thought was 1 enemies has become 5.
My sister round house kicked a guy attacking from behind.
Two more charge in I punch one stopping him from reaching my sister.
My sister elbowed the guy twice first in stomach then the face knocking him out.
I attack Damino with a bar stool from a nearby table.
Damino: You kids are tough Im gonna have to call in big Brutus.
He screamed for his friend out emerged a guy 6 foot tall a heavy weigh fighter with the body of a bear.
He picked up my sister and threw her at me. I catch her elbow hits my eye we both fall. Big Brutus looks at us both on the ground and gives one of the meanest smirks he can he beat us. My dad finally walks over here.
Big Brutus: Who the hell are you?
Matthew: Well you just punched my daughter idiot.
The smile on his face disappears. Big Brutus is big but my dad Is bigger taller and more muscular.
Matthew: How about you try punching me.
He really is a idiot he really tries punching my dad.
He swings wildly my dad dodges and grabs his arm pulling it to the side nearly breaking it.
Wait did say nearly because he gave his arm another pull.Then we hear the cracking of bones leaving him wide open with nothing he can do as he gets a punch to the stomach.
He screames in pain until my dad stops him chocking him and lifting him up with ease.
Matthew: Stay away from my kids or I'll break every bone in your fucking body and then I'll use you as a door matt.
Then he drops him. Big Brutus runs away nearly crying.
My dad helps my sister up like a concerned parent.
Matthew: You ok?
I realized I have a black eye.
Sorry this late but I'll fix it.
It gets good soon keep reading thanks
I actually checked my papers from high school this is the longest tging I have ever written.
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