A mad scientist, Lady Skye

Ultramom and Ultraboy stood side by side in the command center that was located in a secret room of the house. In front of them they watched the view screen showing what triggered the Ultra alert. The screen was part of a computer system that monitored the city for trouble. It did this by tracking news broadcasts and emergency radio transmissions. Right now the screen was showing a news feed. On the screen the mother and son duo could see large green vines erupting from city streets and sidewalks downtown. Some of the vines were coiling around buildings and squeezing them, others were picking up cars.

“Its Lady Skye.” Ultramom said.

“Lady Skye?” Ultraboy asked.

“She is an over the top scientist turned environmentalist, claims her purpose is to defend gia from the infestation. She is said to have a mastery of plant life.” Ultramom answered her son.

As Ultraboy watched what was unfolding, he said. “The people need help. I think I can control some of the vines and give people time to escape.”

“Won’t you need help?” Ultramom asked. “There are a number of vines and more could always erupt from the ground.”

“No, someone needs to go after this Lady Skye and since you already know about her I figure you are better for that task.”

Ultramom nodded in understanding with her son’s reasoning. “Allright, but be careful.” The heroine watched as her son flew off downtown to help the citizens of the city. Moments later she was in the air and headed for Lady Skye’s greenhouse.

Ultramom landed outside the greenhouse and found the area around it to be quiet. Cautiously the heroine approached a door that was in front of her and found it unlocked. Stepping inside Ultramom found it to be like a jungle. Large trees sprung up and went up to the ceiling, vines and branches made visibility difficult, and flowers bloomed adding color to the dominant green. Wearily Ultramom walked in to the jungle and followed one of the paths, hoping to find Lady Skye.

After several minutes Ultramom reached a clearing and saw a younger woman with her back to Ultramom. The woman appeared to be in her 30s and wore a very tight and skimpy costume. She had on green boots, tight green shorts that hugged her body, and a brown vest. To the woman’s left was a swampy pond. The area was surrounded by trees and there were several groups of vines running along the ground and trees. There was also a cluster of large flowers.

“Lady Skye?” Ultramom asked.

The woman turned around in response to Ultramom.

Ultramom recognized that she was in fact Lady Skye. “Lady Skye, are you responsible for what is happening downtown?”

“If you mean the clearing of the hive of insects that have centered their nest then yes.” The younger woman said defiantly.

“You are endangering innocents. My son is trying to save them. Will you stop this madness?” Ultramom said.

“No! If I stop everyone will go on there merry way. Will they stop their spread over and destruction of virgin earth?” Lady Skye said.

“I don’t want to have to use **** and hurt you.” Ultramom said walking towards Lady Skye.

“My home will protect me.” Lady Skye raised her hands and the vines seemed to come to life. Several lashed out at Ultramom.

Ultramom ducked a vine and then blocked another. The one she blocked though started to coil around her arm. Before she could grab it, another vine grabbed her other arm and did the same. The vines lifted Ultramom off the ground and two more wrapped around her legs, pulling them down. Ultramom found herself suspended spread eagled by the vines.

“Your vines are strong Lady Skye, but I am Ultramom.” The heroine pulled with all her strength and freed an arm. She then started to reach for her other arm to fee it when the vine grabbed her free arm again and wrapped around it tightly. As Ultramom was struggling with the vines, a flower rose up towards the heroine.

“Your powers while impressive, are not as strong as those of the earth.” Lady Skye said.

Ultramom looked at the younger woman and saw the flower in front of her. As she did, the flower burst open, sending a cloud of pollen into Ultramom’s face and over her chest.