So his name is Bluejay? Who are you mysterious person?
Erickson: Welcome to the family.
Tempest: Woo! New recruits.
Cardinal: Ty don't scare them.
Erickson: You two will take part in our superhero mentorship program.
Cardinal you will train superqueer and Galen you will train bluejay.
Cardinal: Aww I wanted the cool kid.
Erickson: Cardinal you may think this is a joke but he's your responsibility.
Cardinal: Gee thanks, dad.
I'm processing a lot of thoughts in my head. My own dad would rather spend time with a kid he's never met than his son. I can't help but ask could he be granddad? Then Todd walks over and says something in my dad's ear.
Galen: Matthew we need to talk.
Cardinal: Fine and call me Cardinal.
Bluejay: What are you two gonna talk about.
Cardinal: We're gonna talk about retiring and letting you kids protect the city.
The Cardinal laughs. Bluejay and I look at them there is a look of pure horror on our faces. We are kids we would die. My dad enjoys our horror for a moment and finally says.
Cardinal: Don't worry we'll make sure you're ready.
He turns to us he hands Bluejay 20 dollars he hands me 20 dollars as well.
Cardinal: Kids there's an arcade room here one floor down. Check it out get to know each other.
Galen: Kids go play it'll be fun.
Cardinal pov
Our sons walk off I couldn't possibly know what Galen wants. But once the kids our out of hearing range he'll be sure to tell me.
Galen: You know, we're putting a lot of pressure on the kids.
I laugh and sarcastically reply.
Cardinal: They'll be fine.
Galen: You sure?
Cardinal: Of course you know we were 13 when we started. We worked together we survived no adults.
Galen: It still seems tough.
Cardinal: Trust me I'll help you with Jonathan you'll help with Sebastian we'll get through this together.
Galen: Thanks Cardinal.
Then he smiles at me. I told him exactly what he needed to hear. I think repaired our friendship.
Cardinal: Don't worry buddy we'll train those kids then you can retire.
Cardinal: You're nearing 40 dude.
He laughs.
Galen: Aren't you nearing 40 aswell? When are you quitting?
Cardinal: Never. I love fighting it's what was born to do.
Galen: Let's go check on them.
We go to the arcade room to check on our sons but keep our distance.
Galen: Look at how happy our sons are. They even call each brother.
Cardinal: That can't end well.
I don't care how happy that fag is I want results he's such a weakling it's embarrassing. Todd notices the awkward silence. One of us has to break it.
Cardinal: Well let's walk over there.
Sebastian pov earlier
Bluejay and I excitedly ran off we went to the game room. We each got a few dollars in change.
Bluejay: Hi.
Sebastian: Yea. You look my age how old are you?
Bluejay: I'm 16.
Sebastian: Me too
Bluejay: Glad to meet someone my age. The adults are kinda scary.
I nod in agreement. I think about all the adults here. Well, Todd is nice I don't know much about Tempest. My dad is truly terrifying and Erickson he's a stranger.
We started playing arcade games together and after a few minutes, we are joined by Galen and the Cardinal.
Galen: Having fun you two?
Cardinal: You get one more.
Bluejay: Ok that one.
Cardinal pov
Bluejay pointed to a VR game used for training. It's a versus game where players try to hit each other. It trains the ability to doge duck and throw. We set them up.
Cardinal: This gon be good.
We look at the game that's about to take place then Ty joins us.
Tempest: So who do think will win?
Cardinal: 100 dollars on Blujay.
Tempest: Wait betting. And you're betting against your son?
Cardinal: It's the only way I'll win. You on?
Tempest: Fine 100 dollars and I'll bet on your son since you won't. Todd you in?
Galen: I'll bet on your Sebastian as well.
So it starts off pretty intense. Both of the newly superpowered kids are great. It speeds up to the point where it looks like the kids are fighting a meteor shower. Then Bluejay's cape gets stuck on a wall causing him to trip.
Cardinal: Fuck!
I gave Ty and Todd 100 dollars I'll talk to Jonathan later but now I have to deal with my son.
Cardinal: Bluejay it's ok you tried tour best
I grabbed my son by the arm and pull him away. I'm pretty sure I hurt him but I don't care. We reach my office.
Sebastian pov
Cardinal: Son here.
He hands me an envelope. I can only imagine what this as I nervously open the envelope. A trip to gay conversion therapy or proof that I'm disowned. When I finally finished opening it I find money. Multiple 100 dollar bills.
Sebastian: Dad you sure this is mine?
Cardinal: I don't know, look on the front.
I flipped it over and look at the front and read the words written on it. It says "Envelope for the fag".
Sebastian: I think it's mine you're giving me more money?
Cardinal: Son you're an official superhero and heroes get paid.
Sebastian: It's 1500 dollars!
Cardinal: I decide how much everyone gets paid so here. It's what you'll make every month.
Sebastian: Dad thanks I love you.
I moved to hug my dad to him but he stops me.
Cardinal: Don't touch me. Let's go.
I followed my dad outside only then we were greeted by a news crew.
News Reporter: Cardinal we've been hearing rumors about a new super.
Then the reporter notices me. Cameras are pointed at us. Mic
Cardinal: Ladies and gentlemen this is my son.
Later that night Bluejay pov
I'm relaxing on the roof. The view up here is so cool I finally got over my fear of heights. I'm joined by the Cardinal who just flew up here.
Cardinal: Jonathan forgot to tell but this is very important.
He frightens me as he moves closer to me and puts his hand behind my neck.
Cardinal: There is a release button on the cape right here. Might save your life one day.
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