Test Scene: Power Boy

[chance_visitor]

Metropolis is the city of the future. Therefore, it shouldn't be a surprise when even the criminals use high technology.

The city street buckles upward, as a mining craft plunges from the streets below, and straight into the wall of the bank. Robbers, armed with laser weapons and exoskeletons -- probably Intergang supplied -- pour out of the mining vessel.

They know not to spend too long engaging in such activity in Metropolis. Superman could return any moment. But they knew he was last seen heading somewhere north, and he likely wouldn't be back in the next few minutes. Still, best not to risk it.

As they head back to their mining vessel, however, there's someone floating in the air between them and their getaway vessel.

"Wow. You guys really didn't think this through, did you?" she asks them.

The robbers glance at each other, then raise their weapons. "Get her!"

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[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

There's a blur of black and gold as someone swoops out of the sky to snatch up one of the robbers. Floating over the group at about the same level as the floating woman, Power Boy grins as the man he's picked up. "Man did you pick the wrong city to rob a bank in," he chuckles, dangling the man by the back of his shirt.

Power Boy pauses as he notices the other woman in the air. "Oh," he frowns, looking her over. When he sees the symbol on her chest, his smile brightens considerably. "Heya! Feel free to stand back and watch the show if you want," he offers, casually dropping the robber he picked up on anothr.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She blinks at the strange figure who just arrived on the scene.

"Hey, I was here first!," she points out. She fires a blast of energy at the mining vessel -- did they steal the plans for the Mighty Mole or something? -- and disables it, keeping it from allowing any sort of escape. Another blast arcing between the blasters disables the energy weapons they brought.

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Then join on in, there's enough to go around!" Power Boy laughs. He watches the energy blasting and lets out a whistle before smirking at the woman. "My turn!" he chimes, a strange black and red aura surrounding him. He punches towards some of the exoskeletons, the aura extending to form a hand shaped energy construct to smash the machines.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She sighs, almost feeling sorry for the crooks. They really weren't that smart, coming here they way they did.

A moment later, between her blasts and his punches, the crooks are entirely subdued. She points to the mole-machine, lifting it out of the ground and setting it off to the side. As the police are arriving, she knows they'll want to take a look at the vehicle.

While waiting, she looks over at the new arrival with a skeptical look. "You're new in town, aren't you?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

As the fight dies down, the aura around Power Boy does as well. He smiles the whole fight though, enjoying the battle. The young man is clearly trying to show off though, wanting to impress the woman with the energy blasts. He just about pouts when the machine is moved, having wanted to lift it himself, but quickly grins and poses for the woman.

"That's right! I'm Power Boy!"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She raises an eyebrow. "Power... Boy...?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. Power Boy," he replies, puffing out his chest. "Who're you?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers. Maybe "Power Boy" wasn't such a bad name. She really needed something better...

"I'm Strange Visitor," she says. "Thanks for your help back there, by the way."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy blinks, almost a little disappointed that the woman didn't say anything with 'super' in it.

"You're welcome!" he replies with a smile. "Was that awesome or what?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She regards him carefully. "You really want to get off on the right foot, don't you?" She steps a little closer to him. "What happened to you to bring you to Metropolis with these abilities?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy's eyes narrow a moment, guard going up. His smile remains though. "Of course I do," he laughs. "Who wants to get off on the wrong foot?" the young man with the chest window smirks. "What happened? I flew here. And why not come here? This is where Superman is."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers. "You want to meet Superman, huh?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Superwoman, Superdog...all of them," he answers with a grin.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She regards him. "Why Superman? Not, say... Martian Manhunter, or Flash, or Green Lantern?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Superman is the world's greatest hero," he says as if it should explain everything.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers this. She can't argue much with that one.

"Where do you come from, Power Boy?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

That gets a spike of nervousness and fear from the young man. He's not all that eager to talk about it. "I'm..." he shifts slightly, smile slowly shrinking. "From Apokolips."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

And just like that, so much is explained. She moves closer to place a hand on his shoulder, and she smiles at him.

"It takes a lot of work to get away from Apokolips, from everything I've heard. Few people have ever managed it. It sounds like you're already taking steps towards becoming a great hero on your own."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy is wary at first, especially of the touch. That's not the sort of thing that ever happens on Apokolips. He considers Strange Visitor for a few moments before grinning and flexing to show off.

"Of course I'm great! I'm Power Boy," he laughs. "Going to be greater once I spend some time around the greatest hero on Earth."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She laughs a little at this, in good humor.

"Well, I'll tell you what, Power Boy," she offers. "I'm a friend of Superman's. I can introduce you, if you like."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

The aura around Power Boy returns, but instead of the violent black and red it was during the fight, it's a bright white and pink color. "You're wearing his crest after all," he says with a grin. "What do I have to do to meet him?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She smiles. "Just ask. I'll set it up. Come with me -- I know how we can get in touch with him." Satisfied that the police have the situation with the criminals well in hand, she flies towards STAR labs, offering the police a friendly wave as she goes.

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Well, can you set it up?" Power Boy asks excited now. He nods and starts to follow quickly.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

"You got it, Power Boy," she replies.