It was a cold dark night on the Empire streets.
A deal was going on. One that wasn't really accepted by the police.
Or the law.
His name was Luther Cain. A family man, switching from job to job.Doing what he could to provide. Getting just barely enough to put food on the table.
But now it was different .
Now he had enough money to feed his entire extended family for months now.
How did he get so much money? Through what he was doing right now. Working for the strongest gang in Empire City and selling a strange yet powerful drug to other gangsters across the City.
E toxin.
He barely understood E toxin. He only knew it gave people powers for a short period time. He didn't really care as long as he got payed.
But not today.
Luther was about to take some cash from his mysterious black cloaked buyer until the man stopped in his tracks, turned tail and ran.
Hey! You shadow freaks can't just order this stuff and leave! Y'all think you're so much better than the rest of us! Wait till Flathead hears this!" Luther shouted as the cloaked figure disappeared into the darkness, not paying attention to what he was shouting.
Honestly I think he made the right choice." A deep muffled voice tells Luther.
Huh?"
Luther turned around only to see the Hawk knight standing before him!
Just as he pulled out his gun, Hawk knight swiftly disarmed and pinned him to the wall.
Now tell me what you know punk! I don't want this to turn violent! Ok I do. I really do! But you don't right?" Hawk knight said, hiding a sadistic smile which Luther could sense under his helmet.
Luther needed to escape. This guy was insane!
Quickly, Luther injected himself with the syringe containing the E toxin.
Soon he felt a surge of power in him like never before.
Suddenly a large burst of electricity emitted from Luther's body in high amounts which sent Hawk knight flying across the street hitting a wall.
Ha! Not so funny when the show is on the other foot eh?!" Luther said as he approached Hawk knight.
Oh shit! I could get used to this! Now you answer me dirtbag! You were gone for 2 years! How come you come back now that Flathead is in charge? Unless... You're after him aren't you?." Luther says with a grin.
But Hawk knight remained silent.
Waiting for Luther to approach him.
Once Luther started to emit more electrictricy, he made his move.
Luther tried to punch Hawk knight with an electrically charged fist only for it to meet the side of a wall. He turned around to see Hawk knight behind him throwing something.
An egg.
And it cracked and splattered yolk all over him.
An egg? What the hell is this supposed to be?"
A trap dumbass. I thought you got that by now." Hawk knight said as the yolk wrapped around Luther like a rope and completely disabled his powers.
W..what is this?! Why can't I..."
But before Luther could ask is question, he got an answer in the form of a fist hitting his face.
Let's just say its a special egg made especially for fake mumans like you. Now here's how this is gonna work. You tell me what you know and this becomes much easier for you."
Oh please! Like I'm scared of you! I've got friends in high places man! A washed up goodie two shoes like you has no place in this city! And no fear from me!"
Yeah, that's why I had a little.. upgrade."
Upgrade?"
Ok, here's how this really works, Luther Cain. Tell me what you know or your family tells me. And I don't think they know a lot."
Wh..You're bluffing! You're a superhero! You don't stoop that low!" Luther shouted, terrified.
Really? Is this low enough for you?" Hawk knight says as he's pulling out a photo..
...of Luther and his family eating dinner, from outside his house.
Luther sweats like a pig.
N..no man! Pl..please! I got a wife and two daughters!"
I know. You think I'm too stupid to tell from the pictures? Now, you either prove your loyalty to your little gang or your loyalty to your family. You're choice man. No pressure." Hawk knight says as he's coldly looking at Luther.
The was a long silence.
Until...
Ok please! Fine I'll tell you! Just please don't hurt them!" Luther caves in.
Ah! That's what I like to hear. Now where did you get this E toxin shit..."
It's kind of a long story"
I'm listening..."
To be continued...