(Mark's P.O.V)
I told Geom what I thought about who Budweiser may be, and he seemed to be in total agreement with me.
"Thanks for letting me know, Mark," he said. And I told him "I got a tape recorder. It's going to be useful"
Eventually, the door ranged. It was my brother and his new friends, my face went red at the mere thought of one of them "I've got to go to my room, someone I hate immensely is coming here"
And Geom said: "I don't think that blush is of anger, Mark"
Damn. He was good.
Then I entered, I kicked Stinson out of my room, and I got to play games on my computer.
(Marlow's P.O.V)
We got into my apartment.
"Mark? Stinson? Geom? Are you alright?" I asked, while Stinson replied "Oh, yes, yes we are! Mark is using the computer right now, uninjured thankfully despite- Ouch! Uh- Being chased down by that witch, and-"
Then Kathie came close to him, and said "Is that a bruise?" and then Stinson said "Oh, it was because of an accident I had in school involving certain other people" Kathie then replied "Aw... Hey, love, do you have some ice in the fridge?" and I replied "Sure! What for?" and Kathie said "Just give it to me, ok?"
I went to find an ice cube, and I gave it to her. She thanked me and kissed me on the mouth...
Boy... Was this the first time someone kissed me in my mouth? If so, it must feel really... Glammy.
Geom then told us "Very well, I should get going. However, I think I might get attacked again once I leave, so... Anyone want to protect me?"
Vincent said "For a price, yes" Kathie said "Hopefully I can have a more arousing time... And I have to take Stinson back home, so there's that" I said "Sure! I'll let Mark know that-"
Geom interrupted me with "Actually, it would be better if you stay with him" Geom reached for his wallet, and asked Vince "How much does it cost?"
Eventually, the guests left the building, I waved goodbye to them, they did the same except for Geom for some reason. And I went to visit Mark in his bedroom. He was watching some videos.
"What are you watching?" I asked, and he replied with "None of your business" and then after I think they were five seconds, I replied with "Don't you miss your friends in kindergarten? What were their names? We should hang out with them someday!" And then he replied:
"Ok. YOU hang around with them. Who knows if they are keeping a dark secret from you that will hurt you?"
...
"What do you mean, Mark?" I asked. And then he shouted at me "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and then I left.
(Mark's P.O.V)
Greg was sitting beside me in his wheelchair, with Rose beside him while I stood waiting for my brother.
"You know what I learned, Principal? Sometimes, the right thing to do... Isn't going to make you happy" I said. And he replied "I know the feeling. Sometimes... You gotta sacrifice for the greater good. But it just eats your soul away"
Then Rose asked "Really? Do you want to talk about it, grandpa?" and he said "No, thanks, Rosie" and I asked "Is it about the war?" and he took three seconds to reply "Yes"
Then Rose asked "What about you, Mark? What's been troubling you?" and I replied "It's... Something I need to do..."
I was about to continue, but it's best if I shut my mouth. Then the principal started speaking.
"If there is something war taught me, it was that. Sacrifice. Involuntary, sacrifice. It was horrible... But it pays off for good things to happen. Just... Not in war. No one wins completely. Negotiation would have been a far better alternative. Not this"
Then I saw my brother walking. I walked towards him. The principal and his granddaughter said goodbye to me while I raised my hand in a dry form.
"Hey, Mark... How are you doing?" he asked. And I said "Is there any progress we had?" and he said "No, not yet!" and afterwards he made a nervous laugh.
We arrived at home, and his cell phone started ringing, and later he put it in his ear and started to talk.
"Hello? Oh, hello! How are you- What? Ok! We'll be there! Bye bye!" He said and afterwards he closed his cellphone. I asked "Another case?" and he replied "Oh, no! It's just a shootout between Mr Ruby and someone else, an informant told me about it! Alright, see you!"
He then ran and closed the door. He was busy with something else, while I would be here doing my homework and using the computer.
At least that's what he thought.
But first I have to wait until my sphere recharges, which is not too long for it to happen.
(Marlow's P.O.V)
I decided to call Kathie so he can finally fight against someone and I said "Hello Kathie!" Kathie replied with "Hello, love, need any help?" and I said "Yes! How did you know?" and she said "By the way you said it, you seem to need help" and I clarified "Actually, probably! But I wanted to call you because there's a shootout happening and I think you might be interested!"
Then she asked "Where?!" and I replied "At Mr Ruby's!" and then she said "I'll be on my way, make sure to leave some for me! See you later, darling!"
I realised after the call ended... I wasn't running. I stood completely still when I was talking, so I had to hurry immediately!
Actually we both arrived at the same time, I think.
"Hello, sweetie" she said, and I said "Hello!" as well. She then asked "So, shall we enter and enjoy this?"
"Oh, right! Sorry I forgot!" I clarified, and we both went inside, and I had to scream "Would you all just please stop fighting?" but it seems they didn't listen to me! Then Kathie told me "It's a good thing... For me, at least" and then we both went to stop the fight.
I went running, I kicked one of the gangsters which resulted in me falling on my back, and then some gangster tried to shoot me, but I rolled and managed to dodge the attack, and I struck him as if I was a rugby player! And it resulted in the people that were behind him also falling.
I looked at Kathie to see how she was performing, and... She shot with some sort of pink energy at some people, flew to the sky, and when she got struck by a shot, instead of affecting her, she kept making that oddly beautiful sound. Then she looked at the one who shot her, smiled, and kicked him. And afterwards she blew a kiss at him.
Then she looked at me, and told me "Behind you, sweetie" and when I turned around, I saw Mr Ruby's fat muscular body trying to slam me, but once I thought I was going to get struck, I realised I was wearing my superhero suit!
"All that exercise only to be blocked by a puny looking suit?" said Mr Ruby. Then Kathie said "Look at it this way, hun: at least you're bound to get more girls while doing exercise" and Mr Ruby blushed, and said "Well, th-th-th-thanks! D-d-d-do you want some food? Are my comrades al-al-al-alive?"
"Yes, sir! Only injured, that's all!" Said all of them, while Ruby said "You know who to call if you got injured!"
My stomach made a sound.
"Did you say something about food?" I asked.
While we were eating, I began asking my question to Mr Ruby. "So... Did Budweiser make these weapons?" while he replied "Oh, most certainly!" he then proceeded to talk with his mouth full "That guy is a genius weapon creator!" and Kathie asked "So... Where is that person, handsome?" and then he replied "W-W-W-Well, he's doing it in a c-c-c-cave" and then Kathie said "Thank you very much, cutie... How about after we're done here, you show me your bed?" and later she winked, which caused his face to go red.
Maybe I know someone who can make a drill for us.
(Mark's P.O.V)
After reading my brother's notes, I was finally at his house, with my sphere fully charged. But doing it here... Isn't wise. So I did it elsewhere, and I finally arrived.
I went through the door as a puddle of water on the floor. However, the recorder couldn't get inside. I would have absorbed it, but I am not sure if I am capable of returning things. So I decided to go outside, and taking advantage of the windy day, I opened up a window slowly, and I got to infiltrate myself.
There he was, talking on the phone with someone.
"A bomb? Of course! I can make you one! THE BEST ONE! EVER! Alright, I'll be on my way!"
I got to record it. Now he's going to his bedroom, but my time was about to come, but I left quickly, and I got to transform back.
I got to see what this dusty revice recorded. But... Then I realised the batteries were drained.
Should have thought about that.
I went back to my apartment as if nothing happened, and then my brother arrived.
I said "Hey" and he said "Hey, Mark! We got some news! It seems Budweiser is working in some sort of cave! Ruby told me about it!"
"Great, but how do we know where it is?" I asked, and he replied "Well... I asked Vincent to make a drill vehicle, but it's going to take a long time for it to happen"
"I see," I replied.
Then I thought... Despite my sphere's current lack of energy, I should spy on his house a little longer.
I decided to go, this time, to the bedroom. Completely empty. I opened up the window, and I decided to check the area. Nothing suspicious.
At plain sight. Then I decided to go under the bed, and I saw he had a button. So I pressed it, and...
I teleported to the cave.