The next morning, Adam and the gang went out as usual, after a bit of training they where heading out to try out Lita's method of training when they where approached by Danny. Upon seeing him they're demeanor changed, even Lita was upset with him for actually hurting his close friend
hey guys, umm sorry about earlier, can we put that behind us? he said with an awkward smile
they all wanted to yell at the same time but suddenly they're mood changed and they just felt like brushing it aside
ehh who cares, just don't try it next time Romeo said
yh don't be a jerk next time Niki said while the others brushed it off, the only person left unchanged was Adam as he felt a little upset with Danny for hiding his family away from him but then again he would have liked it if it was never brought up in they're match.
It worked, I can't believe it, they aren't angry at me
I told you I would take care of it, now you owe me
who said that Danny asked as he turned around, the voice in his head continued speaking
you don't remember me? after we made a deal last night?
wait it's you? how am I hearing your voice in my head
why don't you guess
so your power is telepathy
correct, since you've figured that out I don't need to explain how your friends suddenly became friendly again
ok but we aren't done, you have to bring them on my side completely
it'll take some time so be on your best behavior
what? why can't you just make them
it's not easy, do you want them to be mindless puppets or you want them to like you for real
ok ok I get what your saying, I'll try my best
They all went out side and started leveling up, with Romeo's help Sarah was able to level up as well with guns, silencers where also added so as not to draw so much attention. After that Danny suggested they go for a drink and they went, after that he asked them to help organize a party and they followed, all the while Adam was finding it strange, a moment ago he was sure they weren't happy with Danny but suddenly they just forgave him and did whatever he asked, well at least I can hang out with all my friends now, that's what Adam thought
The next day Danny accompanied them again and this time he was doing his best to get closer to Niki and Lita, surprisingly Lita and Niki both opened up to him about they're past and kept talking with Danny, answering any questions he had about them. Following this he started cracking jokes with Romeo and reminiscing about they child hood together but when Adam tried to pitch in he would only talk about embarrassing memories of Adam and the whole gang would laugh. This sent a signal to Adam that something wasn't right, nobody was acting like themselves, Romeo who didn't talk much since the whole apocalypse started was blabbering away with Danny like he was back in school again, Niki and Lita where all over Danny trying to impress him with they're strength and Sarah just followed Danny's every word, he basically turned her into a servant. This continued on for days as things kept changing between them to the point they totally stoped training and started following Danny around, Niki would teach him while at the same time try to seduce him and Lita would try to get his attention all the time. Romeo was now buddies with his classmates as well as josh and worse he started showing off his powers, when Adam tried to stop him he told Adam off calling him a nuisance, Sarah obeyed Danny's every word and her attitude slowly changed, she was no longer shy and would flirt with some the soldiers who where friends with Danny, as for Adam? he was totally left out, he tried talking to Niki but she would end the conversation quickly and turn her attention back to Danny, when Adam couldn't take it anymore was when he asked Niki if he could fight again and challenge everyone in the city, she paused for a second as if struggling to say something before forcing a smile and said
whatever, do what you want, I have better things to worry about
At this point Adam couldn't take it anymore and headed straight to the root of the problem, ever since one person came back to them things have been changing and everyone keeps acting strangely whenever this person talked to them
Huh?
answer me Danny, what did you do to them
I don't know what your talking Danny said
yes you do, everybody has been acting weird ever since you apologized, they've been acting strange and treating you like your some celebrity
oh so your just saying your jealous Danny said with a huge grin on his face
no I'm saying somethings wrong with everyone and it's all centered around you Adam complained
so what, what if I like it like this, why do you care, is it because your jealous, is it because your no longer the center of attention, is it because your pushed to playing the role of a useless side character?! Danny yelled back
Danny, what's wrong with you
no Adam what's wrong with you, everything is finally the way it should be and only you think it's wrong, maybe your wrong, your the one who doesn't fit in, I think, it's time for you to go
Danny what are you thinking, you can't banish anyone out of the city! the voice in Danny's head yelled
relaxed it's just him, they'll be plenty more people around
I'm warning you Danny don't push me the voice said
Danny what are you saying
I'm saying if you don't feel welcomed or at home here then get out, come on guys let's get out of here
guys, come on you can't actually listen to him Adam said trying to get some back up but his friends just ignored him
what happened to we being a family
That was just to comfort you, no one ment it Nikita replied
your real family already rejected you, what you want us to play mom and dad for you? Romeo said
grow up, this is an apocalypse, there's no time to play house Lita said with a disgusted look on her face
After the whole ordeal Adam just stood there, his mind completely blank, unable to comprehend what just happened
no no no, there has to be a reason, I know them, I know my real friends, they wouldn't act like that, that's not true. suddenly he started hearing voices in his head
what's the use, they said it too your face, they don't like you anymore, they where fake friends, they just wanted to use you, leave them, your better off on your own
no no no, I know my friends, I know them, that's not them, something must be making them act that way.
shit, he's resisting