Flashback

John darted from behind a set of crates moving as fast as he could. The man had the gun aimed at Mrs. Valentine but he was trembling. John was going as fast as he could but he was too far. The man looked over at John as his partner grabbed the gun. While he grabbed the gun the man accidently fired. A shot of light briefly blinded John as he froze. His eyes slowly turned to see a lifeless Mrs. Valentine crumble to the floor. He saw the tears in her eyes as she hit the ground. Blood drenched the ground beneath her. John’s hands began to tremble as he started breathed heavily. He roared in pain and pure rage as everything around him turned black.

Present

“John! Snap out of it.” A voice said causing John to slowly look up to see Diane. She reached out her hand as he stared at it for a long time. He finally grabbed it in order for her to help up. John was silent as she walked over to Shane and knelt beside him. She seemed unhappy as she grabbed his hand for a moment before getting back up. As they continued walking a loud explosion occurred at the end of the hall. 

A man appeared around the corner running with a frightened look on his face. He was extremely pale with white hair and yellow eyes. The man was around six foot two and had a slender build. He was dressed in a black. As he came closer he stopped when he saw Diane. John stood silently and still motionless as they man’s expression changed.

“Well, it’s the little runt herself. Listen I can’t play today dear.” He said in a strange manner as he looked over his shoulder. 

A man with glowing skin appeared from a shroud of smoke. He had a serious look on his face as he marched angrily toward them. Dante turned and a form energy appeared in his head. He heaved it into the direction of the man. The man’s body appeared to have absorbed it as his hand glowed brighter. A blast of energy knocked Dante to the ground. The man’s serious expression changed when he looked at John.

“You’re the son of Dr. Xile.” He said pointing at John.

 John stared at the man he assumed to be Dr. Lee. He didn’t understand how he knew him. “I’m an orphan and the man that raised me gave me my name.” John said in a serious tone as Dr. Lee smiled. He came closer to John causing him to clench his fist.

“Orphan or not, there was a man who went by the name of Dr. Xile. A brilliant scientist and the man that helped me create this serum.” Dr. Lee said as he stood before John. The scientist made John agitated for some reason. John couldn’t figure out why he felt this hostility towards him.

“What made you want to make a serum like this anyway and why use it on criminals?” John questioned as Dr. Lee said while turning away. Dante staggered to his feet causing Dr. Lee to blast him once more. John could hear Dante groaning in pain.

“I originally wanted to create something that could help the medical field. That was until I came across a child born with abnormal genes. She was a preternatural which was the foundation to create genetically enhanced superhumans. Before her… I discovered you. Your genes and DNA was something not of this world.” Dr. Lee said as John stared at him with a confused look on his face. John noticed Diane standing silently with her hands shaking. The look on her face had a hint of growing rage.

“If I’m not human then… what am I?” John questioned as Dr. Lee shrugged as he glanced over at Diane with a stern look on his face.

“I’m not sure. I will say this… the people that attacked this place are the sign of a dark age. The year two thousand one a dark force descended upon us. Many lives were lost that day but no one wants to prepare for another catastrophe out of fear. After that year, I succeeded at making a successful superhuman.” Dr. Lee said as a loud yell erupted John’s ear. 

Diane appeared in front of him and crashed into Dr. Lee. He went hurdling down the hall as she went after him. John watched as they fought recklessly. As John started to go aid her his body moved on its own. A blast of energy scraped his arm causing him to turn around. Dante stood smiling with his hand stretched out.

“I wasn’t expecting you to dodge that.” He said sounding slightly exhausted. He lunged forward swinging wildly as John easily evaded his attacks. Dante grew enraged and blasted everything. John bounded in different directions. His body on autopilot as it reacted as a blank face stared at the enemy. Without thought he moved forward. He appeared above Dante with his hand raised. Dante stumbled to the ground as John came downward. With a bellowing roar John hammered the ground. The floor gave way and they fell through. The two hit the ground igniting pain in both. The staggered to their feet facing each other.

“You done?” John asked as Dante laughed manically before lunging forward. 

John grabbed him and threw into the wall. He started to walk over to him but stopped and looked down the hall. A figure with his arms covered in flames was approaching. He had long black hair and was about six foot three. John recognized the man easily even at the distance. It was one of the men who had killed Mrs. Valentine. He remembered his name which was Jason. The man had smile on his face until he got closer to John. His flames slowly disappeared as his hands began to tremble.

“You’re that kid…” He trailed off as John darted forward. 

He was no longer in control of his body. His right foot behind him surging with power. The growing power climbed up his body. With a bellowing roar his arm came forward. This explosive power in his arm barreled into Jason’s chest. The force directed into Jason’s chest knocked the air out of him. The ground ruptured beneath their feet. Jason went hurdling down the hall and crashed through a window. The building nearly exploded on top of John as debris fell. He turned to see Dante laying on the ground with a frightened look on his face.

“I’ve never seen a preternatural or even their man made counterparts do anything like that. You’re a monster.” Dante said as he started to crawl away but John grabbed his leg. 

He yelled angrily as he threw Dante up in the air sending him crashing into the ceiling. Dante fell back down and was covered by debris. John sighed as he started walking down the hall but his body suddenly gave out. His vision became blurred and he collapsed to the ground.