The Usurping

Jasmine was feeling unsure of everything. She knew she belonged to her master. She knew she served Omega, and the Dyad. But what she did not know is why the superhero who had kissed her brought so much emotion bubbling up. Jasmine barely knew the fucker, yet here he was, making her feel... soft. Yes, soft.

And Bravo Seven does not feel softness.

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I woke up abruptly in a warehouse, with Amaze straddling me, looking worried. I groaned.

“Thunderstrike? Are you OK?” she asked, stroking some hair out of my face. I groaned.

“I’m ok.” I managed. She bit her lip, but nodded.

“Ok. Good.” she nodded, and leaned down to kiss me. I kissed back, softly.

“Where’s Zeta and Enigma?” I groaned. Amaze stood up and offered me a hand. I took it and she easily hauled my ass up. I stumbled and my leg throbbed.

“Owww.” I grunted and Amaze wrapped an arm around my waist, and I slung my arm over her shoulders. She helped me limp out of the abandoned warehouse we were in, and there was a loud grunting. We both turned sharply to see the big man from the fight standing there, holding a pistol and a handful of chains.

He lifted the pistol and shot Amaze in the arm and she screamed, falling backwards and he hooked the chains around me, and dragged me down the road. I struggled, but he was strong as fuck. I didn’t have a chance.

Eventually, I just decided I was going where he brought me, and I relaxed a little bit. Which is about when I slid right out of the chains. I rolled lightly across the road and tried to limp away. I glanced over my shoulder and saw the brute had grabbed a car and hurled it at me. I cried out as it smashed into me, sending me flying and I hit my head against the asphalt and passed out abruptly.

———

Omega sat idly at her desk, studying a map of the city. Her blond hair was firmly tied back, and she wore a skintight bodysuit. There was a knock on the door.

“Ma’am? It’s Cinder.” Omega’s aide said, and the door opened to reveal a striking red headed woman in a black dress.

“Omega. You’re making my life hell.” Cinder greeted.

“Cinder. You know what will make it stop.” Omega responded just as fake happily.

“So. We’ve gotten involved in a gang war now, huh?” Cinder grinned, sitting opposite Omega.

“Indeed. Bravo Team also demolished a **** of superheroes trying to meddle.” Omega nodded.

“Did they? Interesting.” Cinder acknowledged.

“Yes, my unit of supervillains were worth it. I just added Voltage to the list as well.” Omega smiled.

“Well done. Where’s your husband?” Cinder asked.

“He’s undercover.” Omega smiled blandly.

“Right.” Cinder nodded warily.

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Deep in the sewers of Monarch City, a new monstrosity was emerging. A beast made of tentacles and scales. Some had seen it, but none ever survived. The monster was enormous, about the size of a truck, and could squeeze into any crevice.