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Rated: E · Short Story · Sci-fi · #2247072
The origin of a villain
Eric was always the odd man out. The main reason is because he possessed the abilities of shock absorption and shockwave. Ever since Eric started school he was always picked on. One reason is because he would unintentionally send things around him flying just by touching something. For years everyone judged Eric, but everyone else was nothing compared to Mr. Darren. Eric's Middle and High school gym teacher. Mr. Darren was always a jerk to Eric. Everytime Mr. Darren saw Eric he always insulted him in some way. Even during class he would always give students extra points if they insulted Eric. The only one who actually was his school counselor Mrs. Maris. She knew what he went through. Because she too had an unnatural ability. She was able to read minds. She was mainly the only good part of Eric's day. He saw he every school day. Until one day she didn't show up. Eric asked one of the other counselors where she was that day. He said that he didn't know. The very next day there was an announcement that Mrs. Maris had just passed away in the hospital due to a fatal car accident. This devastated Eric and while the announcement he saw Mr. Darren didn't care at all by listening to music. So after class Eric confronted Mr. Darren. Why didn't you care! Eric said. You want to know why! Because she was a freak just like you! Mr. Darren said. Oh so just because we have different abilities than others that automatically means that we are a bad thing! Eric said. YOU KNOW WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY THIS, BUT I NEVER DID BECAUSE SHE WAS AROUND, BUT SINCE SHE IS GONE NOW I CAN SAY WHAT I WANT! Yelled Mr. Darren. While he was yelling at him. Eric put his hand on Mr. Darren's desk and Mr. Darren’s laptop went flying. When this happened Mr. Darren got so angry he slapped Eric which didn’t even phase him. Thankfully the janitor walked in and saw this so he alerted the principal. That day Mr. Darren almost got fired. Which meant Eric had to deal with him for another three years. Even after he graduated from both high school and college Mr. Darren wouldn't leave him alone. It was until he moved to a different part of Minnesota and got a job with construction he finally had peace. One night Eric was awakened by his phone alarm which was set for 2:00 a.m. four hours before it was supposed to go off. He got up, turned off the alarm, deleted it, and went back to bed. He was then jolted awake again by his phone alarm again which was now set for 2:02 a.m. Again he turns off and deletes the alarm and again goes back to bed. For a third time the alarm rang this time at 2:04 a.m. At this point Eric was just done and was just going to stay up for the rest of the night. He went in his living room, sat on the couch, and turned on the tv. Five minutes into watching he heard a voice. He then muted the tv and listened. Eric. Said a voice from the darkness. Eric then got up, grabbed his baseball bat, and walked into the bedroom where he heard the voice coming from. He walked in the bedroom, and the second he heard "I wouldn't do that if I were you" from behind him, he turned around and swung his bat. When he saw what his bat hit he was shocked. A hand made of pure darkness had caught the bat and where the hand came from scared him. The hand came from a man wearing a trench coat and hat. Although the hat was angled so you couldn't see any of his face except for his mouth. Who are you? Eric asked. You may call me Darkmaster. Said the figure. Ok I only have one question for you. Why are you here? I am looking for others with unnatural abilities to join an organization that I call the League of Rogues. Darkmaster said. So you want me to join. Eric said. You don’t have to if you don’t want to. Darkmaster said. Before I decide I have to ask. How many others have joined? Eric asked. Not a whole lot yet twelve at most. Darkmaster said. Do all of them have abilities like us? Eric asked. Yes all of them do. Darkmaster said. You know what I think I will join. Eric said. Very well then. You will need to move to Utah. Darkmaster said. Wait that may take a while. Eric said. Why? Darkmaster asked. Well first I have to find a house, then I have to get the money for the house, next I need to quit my job, after that I need to hire a moving company to move my stuff to the house, and finally I have to fly to Utah and find the house. Eric said. Don't worry about any of that I already have all that covered. All you need to do is find a house. Darkmaster said. Your suit is in here. Darkmaster said as he handed Eric a briefcase. Eric then opened the briefcase which had only two things in it a black pentagonal pad and a pair of yellow glasses. What do I do with these. Eric asked. For the suit press the button in the center and say activate armor. Darkmaster said as Eric used the pad. As the suit formed he was fascinated. After the armor had fully formed Eric asked about the glasses. Put them on and there is a small button on the left side of the glasses press it and say activate helmet. Darkmaster said as Eric activated the helmet. After the helmet formed Darkmaster asked if Eric liked the suit. Yeah this is awesome. Eric said. Before I leave, do you have a name in mind. Darkmaster asked. Is Tremor taken. Eric Asked.
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