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You've been friends with Ray and Gavin since you were kids. You were there when they discovered their powers. You were there when they got their gear from Hilda. You were there when they arrested their first criminal. You were there when they met Michael, or Mogar, and formed the Lads. But you watched from the sidelines, for you had no powers. But you didnt mind. And neither did they.
You were watching the Lads fight four robbers. It was almost over, and it had just began. You snickered, when you realized you only saw three. "Guys!" You called. "One is miss-mmh!" You were cut off as a hand was placed over your mouth. Your hands shot up and tried to pry the hand away; to no avail. You kicked and squirmed, but he was strong. He started to drag you towards the fight. Suddenly you felt something cold against your temple, and you fell still, eyes widening.
"Hey, Superheroes!" Your captor called. Your friends glanced over and immediately stopped when they saw you. "Y/N!" X-Ray exclaimed. He started to run towards you, but stopped when the man pressed the gun harder against your temple. "Go the fuck away and let us finish our fucking heist or I'll blow your girlfriend's brains out!" "Come on mate, let's be reasonable about this." Vav said calmly, his worried eyes glued on you. "We can talk about this." "This is all the talking we need!" The robber retorted. "Leave, and get your friend back alive; or stay, and watch as I paint this town with her blood!" The Lads exchanged a quick look between each other before Vav sighed. "Alright. Alright, mate, we're going." Vav turned around and walked away slowly. "I'm not letting her go until you're out of my sight!" The robber spat. X-Ray and Mogar nodded and followed their blue companion around the corner. "Dave, make sure they're gone." You're captor ordered. One of the robbers ran after your friends and checked behind the corner. He came back nodding. The leader-you assumed-sighed in relief and pushed you away from him. You stumbled and fell. "Get out of here, girl." He spat, pointing the gun at you. You stood up and quickly ran the way the Lads had gone. You ran through the alleyway, desperate to find them. You stopped when you thought you saw a shadow. When nothing happened, you continued to the base.
You could hear the heroes' worried conversation as you reached the door. "...damn it, X-Ray! You're the one that always wants her to come with us! Don't blame me for this!" Vav snapped. "Well you made the decision to just leave her!" X-Ray retorted. " He would have killed her!" You quickly opened the door before things could get anymore heated. "Guys, I'm fine." You said with a smile. "Y/N!" The Lads said at the same time. X-Ray ran over and hugged you protectively. "You are never coming with us again." He said firmly. You gasped and pushed him away. "No! X-Ray-" "No." He insisted. "These were just robbers! Imagine what could happen against a super!" Your mouth gaped open. "I... Vav," You turned to the blue hero for help, but he shook his head. "He's right. We don't want you to get hurt. And this guy didn't even have powers." You turned to Mogar. "Michael..." You pleaded. "I...agree with them." The bear vigilante mumbled. "Guys... please. It was just one time! We can get Hilda to make me a weapon! I can-" "Y/N." Vav said, looking at you sadly. You looked at the floor with tears in your eyes. Without saying anything, you opened the door and ran out. "Y/N!" X-Ray called, but you ignore him.
You ran down the streets to the park, and you sat on a bench. You usually came here to think because of how peaceful it was.
Soon you heard footsteps come up behind you. "Go away, X-Ray." You snapped without looking. You heard a chuckle, and for the second time that day, a hand was placed over your mouth. This time, a rag was there as well. You struggled, but you soon felt drowsy. The last thing you heard was, "I'm not X-Ray."
It was hours later, and you hadn't returned. X-Ray was getting worried. "I'm going to look for her." He told the others. "Be careful, Ray." Vav called. "You're not in your disguise." "I still have my lasers." X-Ray replied as he opened the door. "Hopefully I won't need them."
X-Ray knew how you liked to go to the park, so that was the first place he checked. However when you weren't there, he searched elsewhere. When he had searched everywhere he could think of, he returned to the base. He noticed a note on the door. He picked it up and read it, hoping it was from you. As he read it, his eyes widened. "No..." He clenched his fists. " NO!" Vav quickly opened the door. "Ray!" Vav exclaimed. "Are you ok?!" "NO! Gavin, read this!" X-Ray shoved the note in his partner's hands. "Read what? Where did you-" "On the door. Just read it!" Vav narrowed his eyes and looked down at the paper.
Dear Lads,
That sure was a sight earlier today. I'm quite shocked the three greatest superheroes in the city would be so careless as to leave a civilian-their friend no less-alone and helpless. And not just to the robber. You allowed your arch-nemesis to learn about your mortal friend. I have Y/N, (I overheard her name as well. How careless you were.) but I shall not harm her. If I get what I want, that is. Let's talk about this at the docks tomorrow at noon. Oh, and you may want to get a new base; I followed Y/N there, so I know where you live now. Just a helpful piece of advice
Mad King
"Y/N...." Vav murmured, eyes wide. "That piece of shit!" X-Ray screamed as he punched the wall. "Ray! Calm down!" Vav exclaimed. "He has her, Gavin!" The green hero yelled. "The most dangerous man alive has Y/N!" "We knew this would happen eventually!" Vav countered. "If not Mad King, it would have been someone else. That's what happens when a mortal hangs around superheroes! We got her into this!" X-Ray narrowed his eyes and rushed into the base. "Then lets get her out of it."
You woke up to a pounding headache. You tried to rub your temples, but you realized your hands were tied. "What the fuck!?" You exclaimed. "You're awake." Your head shot over to a door as it opened, and a man wearing a kilt and a crown-interesting combination-walked in. "W-who are you?!" You demanded. The man smirked. "My apologies." He bowed. "I am the Mad King, your friends' arch-nemesis." Your eyes widened. "You're the Mad King?" You whispered. He nodded with a smirk on his face. While you had gone on missions with the Lads multiple times, they all drew the line when it came to the Mad King. They didn't want him to see you, for him to know you were a friend of the superhero trio. "Which is exactly what happened." Mad King chuckled. "I... wh-" You stammered. "I can read minds, darling." he explained with an evil grin. "Anyway." He crouched down to your level, and you were able to get a good look at his face. He had sandy blonde hair, beautiful blue eyes... God, why do super villains all have to be so damn cute? He reached down and untied your hands. You rubbed your wrists. "So what are you going to do with me?" You asked. The Mad King grinned. "I'm just holding you until your friends meet my demands." He explained. "Which are?" He smirked. "You'll find out tomorrow. We're meeting them at the docks." You nodded. "And as for right now?" "As for right now I untied you so you'd be able to sleep comfortably. What? I'm not a complete monster." He said when he saw the confused look you gave him. "Besides. You're not my enemy. You're only my enemy's friend." He stood up and walked to the door. "Goodnight, Y/N." Before he closed the door, he smirked at you. "Oh, and I think you're cute as well." He shut the door, leaving you blushing on the bed.
"Stop bloody pacing, X-Ray!" Vav complained. His partner ignored him and continued to pace up and down the docks. "Is he going to bring her?" He thought out loud. "What does he want? Is this a trap? What has he done to her? What-" Mogar slapped him. "Calm down." He growled. X-Ray rubbed his cheek and narrowed his eyes. "Ow." Suddenly, footsteps were heard. "Good afternoon." Said the sickly sweet voice of their enemy. The trio spun around to see the Mad King carrying you. "Y/N! Put her down!" X-Ray demanded. Mad King shrugged and placed you on your feet. Your hands were tied behind your back. "Are you ok, Y/N? Has he hurt you?" X-Ray asked worriedly. You gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm fine. He hasn't hurt me." Mad King smirked. "I told you I wouldn't harm her. Now. Let's talk business." Mogar glared at him. "What is it you want?" He snarled. The Mad King chuckled. "I want for you three to stop being a thorn in my side. And you want the girl." Vav tilted his head. "And?" He pressed. "And I came up with a way for this to happen." Mad King reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, glowing cube with a button on it. "What is that?" Vav asked. "I'm glad you asked. This is a small device I crafted a few days ago." Mad King smirked. "This machine can take away the powers of any super who touches the button." The Lads' eyes grew wide. "Wh-what!?" X-Ray exclaimed. You stood there with your mouth agape. Mad King laughed. "If you would like Y/N back, we trade. Your powers, for her." "NO!" You exclaimed. "Guys, don't! I'm not worth it! You're heroes! The city needs you!" X-Ray bit his lip. "But... Y/N..." Mad King smirked. "You don't have to decide now. Take all the time you need." He scooped you up and teleported away, leaving the trio standing alone in shock. "Fuck..." X-Ray muttered.
Mad King reappeared in the room you'd woken up in and placed you on the bed. He laughed darkly. "This is going beautifully. I doubt it'll take even a week." He looked down at you and sucked in a breath when he saw you were crying. It's not like he hadn't dealt with a crying hostage before. But you were the first female hostage he has had, and it was... different when a girl cried. When a man cried, it was comical. But when a girl cried...
"Uh...are you alright?" He asked awkwardly. You ignored him and curled into a ball. He sighed. He untied your hands and walked out of the room for a moment. He returned with tissues and handed them to you. "Wipe your eyes." He said. You took the tissues and wiped away your tears. "Why are you being so nice?" You sniffed. He shrugged. "I'm not sure. I must be sick." You rolled your eyes and turned your back to the villain. "Why...uh...what's wrong?" Mad King asked. You growled. "What's wrong? What's wrong?!" You jumped off the bed and glared at him, eyes full of anger. "In just two days I've had a gun pressed against my head, my friends forbid me from joining them on any other mission, I was chloroformed and tied up by the city's most dangerous criminal, and I'm being used as ransom so you can get my friends' powers!" Mad King stared at you, eyes wide, for a few minutes. Then his mouth turned into a smirk. Your heart started beating out of your chest, and you gulped. "And I just yelled at the most dangerous man alive. I am so dead."