Video footage was then shown of a father and daughter being pushed side by side by paramedics bandaged from head to toe. Yet they both seemed in high spirits. Though they could hardly speak appreciation was shown to the two who had helped by heralding them as heroes.
"They saved my Jessie. I might be broken but knowing that we both made it, it was all worth it. They are true heroes!" He grimaced while showing the thumbs up to the cameras. More survivors were then seen being pushed along. One woman was frantic as she held onto her husband who was in a full cast and unconscious. When interviewed there was only discontent in her voice.
Marissa - "Miss, is there anything you would like to say to your Heroes?"
The woman was appalled by the mere insinuation, "Heroes?! They are nothing but criminals. Look what they did to me and my husband. They swung off while we got pummelled. Where is the justice?" ]
Hearing the woman's words made Lucy seethe. This was unbelievable, not once did this woman show gratitude. After all, if it were not for the intervention of the two brothers, they would all have died, "Probably you should have left that one onboard!" She yelled at the screen.
[TV: Another of the survivors could be seen. He was the first to have been "saved" by Shaun. He grabbed the mic from Merissa.
"That little fu* BLEEP nearly got me BLEEP killed. I want him arrested!" He yelled before Marissa finally withdrew the mic.
Merissa - "As you can see Frank and Barbara there are conflicting emotions. As for our 'Heroes', they were nowhere to be seen for a comment."
Barbara - "Merissa, how about the cause of this all, the terrorist whose plans were thankfully foiled. Are there any reports from the police of any potential leads?"
Merissa - "I did speak to Chief inspector Fowler who made a small comment." After speaking the footage was then shown of a man in official attire. He was in his late forties, with a mustache and a stern look upon his face. Surrounding him were a few of his officers while the flashing lights of cameras went off.
Chief Inspector Fowler - "Citizens Of Lake View City. Be advised that this terrorist is merely that of an E - Class threat. Nothing but a bottom feeder who seeks to make his name amongst the worst of the worse. His pseudo name isn't even worth mentioning. We'll get him in no time." He stated confidently.
Hearing that it was an E-Class threat level there was a sign of relief from everyone. There were eight classifications of threat levels that were universally recognized, with E being the second-lowest. To put it into context it was merely above that of a bank robber.
Reporter - "So there will be no need to liaise with the league of heroes. Since this falls under the bracket of minor crimes the police are more suited." It was when hearing this question that Chief Inspector Fowler began to frown.
Chief Inspector Fowler - "Are you insinuating that the police force is only required for minor incidents and anything above has to be dealt with in conjunction with the League of Heroes?"
Another reporter - "Well isn't that why threats are subdivided into class systems?. 'F & E' police and anything from D upwards is the league of heroes with the assistance of the police if required for crowd control or such."
"Listen you little piece of sh….", Before the enraged Chief Inspector Fowler could finish his word a man in dark glasses grabbed his hand. It was almost as though he was his handler instantly calming the chief who responded, "In order to keep everyone safe it is the collective effort of both the police and league of heroes. No further questions."
He then walked off without saying another word as the camera once more panned to Marissa who didn't seem surprised by the chief's small outburst in the end. He often had some discontent whenever asked questions belittling the necessity of the force in comparison to the league of Heroes.
Merissa - "There you have it, Frank and Barbara, the 'heroes' unknown, the suspect at large, but thankfully no one died. I'll be following this story until there are further updates, back to you guys in the studio".
Barbara - "Thank you, Merissa, now back to our leading story, Cosmic boy and Little Titan, the two youngest in history to blast off into space. Stay tuned for exclusive images of two of our most beloved young heroes.]
Click! The television was muted by a disappointed Shaun. He really thought there would be more fanfare about what they had done today but it was basically minor news in comparison to Cosmic Boy and Little Titan going off into space. There was true envy when he saw the two waving to the thousands who had gathered to see them depart.
"Guess we didn't do much in the grand scheme of things'', he muttered in a disappointed tone. Why couldn't he be the one flying off into space accompanying the two?
"Don't tell me you've given up little bro. You've just started your catalog of great feats. Now about that scrumptious meal a certain lady has provided. I think I fancy a small bite", Jamie launched himself out from the sofa heading for the tiny kitchen. Seeing his action Shaun would have none of it as he tried to first his bro, "You know that's my favorite part".
However, they were both reprimanded by Lucy who sent them back to the couch. There was no way she was going to let them mess up her kitchen. They might have survived a life and death situation tonight but she would kill them both herself if they made a mess.
Within one of the city's hospitals, there was a male nurse. He had a finger to his lips as his hands squeezed the throat of a middle-aged man who had a cast covering his legs and arms. Black energy was channeled through his veins as he bit his lips in ecstasy. To the side of the room, the man's daughter cried when seeing her father's body going limp.
"E-Class, he says. That suits me quite well, no league of heroes to worry about and an incompetent force on the pursuit. I'll roam in the shadows feasting on my prey with this city being my buffet," He laughed before holding the teen's hand who was frightened stiff.
"Don't you worry it will be quick. You see, your end and all the others on board were designed to be more glorious". He rubbed her hair while admiring her innocent looks, "Tsk, tsk, I really am torn up about killing such a young beauty but you were marked for death. Once the mark is set it is either your death or mine". He then whispered in her ears, "I choose you", It was then her body instantly went limp.
He then vanished as two beeping sounds went off causing nurses to rush inside. When entering the room they found the body of the two. A father and his previous healthy daughter, Jessie, were cold as ice.