Chapter 3

Once they got back to home base they put the plants into containing units Tarin had designed, every kind of proof you could think of. Electrical, Energy, basically anything you can think of it’s proofed for it. They had no idea of what the plants could do, so they wanted to keep them contained.

“So, now that that’s done. What do you guys want to do?” Asked Eithan,

“I want to eat!” Said Colton, “Best way to get refreshed after a mission.”

“Hey guys, I don’t think we have time to eat.” Sorra said,

Everyone turned to her, “What’s wrong?” Asked Tarin.

“This.” She swiped for a video to go on screen and showed a video of a speeding lightning, like Tarin’s but a dark black.

Eithan got up from a chair, “Tarin, is that you?” He asked,

Train looked at the video, in a short clip there was a street sign that said 55 wall street. Train shook his head, “I wasn’t anywhere near 55 wall street.” He looked closer at the video, there wasn’t any lightning left behind. It was just a few lines dragged along. “There’s no lightning, it wasn’t me.”

Aaron gasped, “Somebody else has powers!” He turned to Tarin, “Like yours!”

Train thought for a moment, then nodded. “Ya, but look at the streaks. They're not lightning like mine, they don’t have lightning abilities.”

“Yes!” Eithan said, “A supervillain! Perfect for the Biosquad!”

Aaron shook his head, “We’re not calling ourselves the biosquad.”

“Alright, then just a supervillain. Maybe an arch nemesis.” Eithan poked Tarin’s shoulder.

Train shook his head, “We don’t know this person’s motive yet, we can’t judge them on if they're good or not yet.”

“I agree with Tarin, we don’t know if they’re a villain or a good guy.” Said Sorra, “We should wait to see what they do, I’ll keep them on the feed.” Said Sorra, Tarin nodded.

“Good idea.” Tarin was stunned, “Maybe we can get them to join us, figure out how they got their powers.”

Eithan nodded, “Or find out a way to stop their powers, I’m already thinking up names!”

Max laughed, “Like how you called the bank robbers the Loot Looters?”

“Exactly!” Said Eithan.

After a week had gone by and nothing about this newly proclaimed ‘Dark Dash’ came up.

“Eithen, they aren’t my arch nemesis.” Said Tarin as he started walking out the door, he’d been hard at work trying to figure out what the plant’s abilities were.

“Not yet, but the name will stick. If it turns out they’re a girl, then she shall be called Mad Dash!” Eithan said,

“See you all later!” Tarin yelled into the building as he ran out before anyone could even say anything back.

He ran home, and went into his apartment. “Hey mom, I'm home!” Said Tarin into the house.

“Hey honey! Come in here, I have a surprise for you!” His mother called,

Tarin ran into his living room to find somebody he hoped he’d never see again, Dr. Méndez was sitting in his wheelchair in Tarin’s living room.

“Look who’s been seeing your amazing skills!” Said his mom,

Dr. Méndez nodded, “Yes, I saw the suit compactor prototype you made for one of your science fairs. Very unique indeed.”

Tarin was stunned, Dr. Méndez had figured out his name, his home, his family. This wasn’t good. “Thank you, it’s a pleasure to meet you too.” He said with a fake smile.

Dr. Méndez smiled, “Yes, yes. Oh, Ms. Jacobs. I believe your tea is ready.”

“Oh no, I just put that in a few minutes ago…” Suddenly Tarin heard the tea whistle go off from the kitchen, and a streak of gray. Just like what he saw on Tv. “Oh well, always trust a doctor.” Tarin’s mom walked into the kitchen.

Once Tarin knew she was gone he ran to Dr. Méndez, grabbed his shirt  by the front, and watched at Dr. Méndez stood up on his two feet. “So you have figured it out.” Said Dr. Méndez, “What else do you know about me?”

“That your a speedster, and that we call you Dark Dash.” Said Tarin,

“Well you and your little team nailed it, Dark Dash is what I’ve decided to call myself. I am so excited to see what you have planned for when your mother comes back into the room.” Tarin heard his moms footsteps, and sat down. Dr. Méndez went fast and sat back into his chair.

“Tea anyone?” asked his mom,

“Yes please, but after may I have the room with Mr. Jacobs here. I would love to discuss further with him, maybe even see his workspace.” Said Dr. Méndez.

“Of course!” His mother said Tarin smiled at his mom, not wanting to raise any suspicion. Dr. Méndez took his time with his tea, knowing fully he could drink it within milliseconds.

Once he was done Tarin showed the doctor to his room, and closed the door and locked it. “What do you want?”

“To live! And if I don’t get what I want, then I will get very angry.” Said Dr. Méndez,

“You're him, you're the dark speedster.” Said Tarin,

“Yes, and I’m the leader of a huge company. I also tricked the entire world into thinking I wasn’t trying anything strange, and it worked.” He said,

“What’s your endgame?” Asked Tarin,

“First I want to live, then I’ll empower my troops. Hopefully take over New York and so on. I’m the fastest man alive, fast enough to control everything. Your little super friends, they’re in my way. I need them out of my way.” He explained.

“May I ask how you’d take over New York?”

“My soldiers of course! I’ve been trying to get a controlled ability giver, but it isn’t really working well. For you it did, how?”

“I’ll never tell.” Said Tarin,

“Alright then, I should go. I have many new and important choices to make, one being if you all shall live or die. Your choice of course.” The man got back in his chair and rolled out of Tarin’s room, right past him. Tarin could stop him right now, punch him with an electric zap. He’d be knocked out cold. He charged his hand, and raised his fist. “Think before you act, young Dash. It would be a shame for a superpowered orphan” The doctor left the room, and left Tarin there to think about what to do. He followed the doctor, and let the villain leave his home.