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Arc 2.9: Rivalry

Rivalry: Part 13

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“But seriously,” he continued, “if you’re the new Heroes League, I’ve been looking for you.”

Travis looked Jack Maniac over, and said, “Why?”

“You’ve got something I want. I’m looking for a vehicle we used to own. It looks like a ball. You probably saw in the news a couple nights ago. I want it back. I heard that you’ve got it.”

Keeping my voice calm, I said, “From who?”

“Man-machine’s grandson. Nice kid. He was visiting his grandmother when we came over.”

“He’s okay, right?”

“Sure. He’s fine for now.”
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Arc 2.9: Rivalry

Rivalry: Part 12

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Jack Maniac seemed to get a big kick out of the name. He laughed hard enough that he wobbled in the air. “The Power? Don’t you think that’s a little fucking pretentious? What happened to the first Power?”

“I don’t know. It was available two days ago.”

“Two days? Oh that’s rich. Do your worst, kid.”
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Arc 2.9: Rivalry

Rivalry: Part 11

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Unsurprisingly, I didn’t sleep very well after that.

I dragged myself through the next day, almost falling asleep in study hall, barely staying awake during lectures. When it ended, I could at least console myself with the fact that it was Friday and I didn’t have any other demands on my life — probably.

Something did nag at my mind though. I thought I might have forgotten something. I just hoped it wasn’t important.
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