Chapter 125: Dance of The Dead

Chapter 125: Dance of The Dead

"Hex isn't a villain," the hero named Lill said.

"He wears a villain band, hence a villain," Titan replied.

"He's got us there, Lill," Hex answered.

"But I will not unfairly judge," Titan continued. He turned to Lill, "If you can vouch for him, he is welcome to join in my quest."

"Is this part of the event?" Hex asked.

Titan nodded, "The villain Sweet Dream is gathering others to attack a candy factory to power her confectionary abilities. I'm recruiting a team of heroes to stop her."

Lill looked to Hex, "What do you think?"

"I'm game," Hex said.CHeCk for new stories on no/v/el/bin(.)c0m

"Good. I am Titan, son of Kratos. Meet me in front of the heroes guild in five minutes. I still need five more heroes to fight Sweet Dream's force."

"I'm Lill'Personator, but everyone calls me Lill," the hero said.

"And I'm Hex," the villain answered.

"Then, I will see you both soon."

With his goodbye said, Titan crouched low and jumped once more into the sky. He landed a street away, near a colorful temple to a Greek god. Titan found it rather fitting that his character would end up protecting Thenapolis, World of Supers depiction of ancient Athens. As the son of Kratos, working as a hero in the city of the gods that banished his father was perfect on so many levels.

Titan sprinted past the temple, his heavy steps making small depressions on the street. He passed by a few more small temples before reaching another fight. This time it was two villains facing a lone hero. Titan picked up the pace once he caught a glimpse of them. This last person should give him enough players to fight against Sweet Dream.

Titan slowed his sprint as he approached, readying himself to jump on top of the two villains. The opponents in question were dressed in urban military camouflage and combat boots. Both openly brandished knives in front of the sole hero facing them, their faces taut with concentration. The hero, or heroine Titan noticed as he came closer, stood dressed in a long gown laced with flowers. She stood confidently in front of the two villains, hands on her hips like a nanny telling off a young child.

In addition to the woman's flowing dress, the heroine also wore a crown of flowers on her head. A skull created by makeup covered the heroine's distinctly Hispanic features. The heroine finished the look with a skull hair clip holding her long hair together in a braid. Titan recognized the attire as a traditional Dia De Los Muertos outfit, but he couldn't focus on her as the two villains were making a move.

Titan arrived as the two villains lunged forward, their knives aiming straight for the heroine's stomach. Titan sprang off the ground, shouting a warcry to attract the villains' attention. Both enemies glanced at Titan but kept their knives on course. The strongman looked on as the blades flashed towards the heroine, knowing his jump would end after the attack landed. At the last moment, the heroine lifted the edge of her dress and twirled. The lace flowers flowed upward and struck the knives, knocking them off course.

"Thank you," Titan answered. "The others are meeting me in front of the heroes guild. If you allow me to carry you, we have just enough time to make it there."

Muerta held out a hand for Titan to take, "Lead the way."

Titan took the hand, pulling the woman into his arms and leaping into the air at the same time. The two traveled over the city, neither speaking until they arrived at the front of the heroes guild. Titan landed a few feet away from the small crowd of heroes milling about and attracted their attention. A quick count revealed ten heroes, exactly the number he wanted.

"Thank you all for agreeing to help," Titan said as he released Muerta. "I am Titan, son of Kratos, and part of the group Menagerie. As you all know, Dr. Zlo has planted a bomb somewhere in the city. A bomb that will destroy everything if it isn't stopped. His helper, Sweet Dream, looks to speed up the process. She is currently on route to a local candy factory, where she plans to steal as much sugar as she can to speed up the countdown with her powers. I cannot agree with their methods, and so I am trying to stop them. If you are willing to help, I'll gladly have you."

"Sounds like a fun time," Lill'Personator said. "I'm in."

"Me too," Hex said.

"I as well," Muerta answered.

The others followed after, agreeing to join Titan on his quest.

"Thank you, friends," the hero said once everyone finished. "It warms my heart to know others haven't lost hope. Now, let's make haste. We will discuss our powers as we make our way over to the factory. I'm sure Sweet Dream already has a head start."

High above the clouds and miles away from Thenapolis, Dr. Zlo fumed in his chair.

"How dare Sweet Dream hang up on me!" the villain complained. "Doesn't she know I'm the mastermind behind all of this?"

"I think she does, hon. But I don't think she cares," Mabel answered.

"Of course she doesn't," Dr. Zlo grumbled. "That woman has always questioned my authority."

"But you gotta admit, she gets things done, boss," Cass answered.

Dr. Zlo sighed, "That she does. I may not like her methods, but pulling in a team of villains to fight the heroes has better odds than Riptide's plan of no plan at all."

"Too bad Titan isn't a pushover," Mabel answered. "He's recruiting a team as well."

"Yes! The son of a titan versus the queen of confections! Both hold authority over others, and both have used that authority to recruit others." Dr. Zlo leaned back in his chair and looked at the twin projections of Titan and Sweet Dream. Both players stood above their peers, directing them towards the intended target and arranging them into teams.

"A clash of rulers is coming, Cass," Dr. Zlo said. "I can't wait to see the result!"