Chapter 1
WHAM! A fist caught the henchman's left cheek, sending him hurtling into a wall where he fell, slumped in a heap on the floor. Twelve down, one to go.
The fight had been going on for twenty minutes now and Hypergirl was starting to lose her patience. The Friday 13 Gang were losers, nobodies. God knows where they had found the super-strength they had used in the raid on the Solar City subway system, but it had turned what should have been a quick clean up job into a hard-fought battle.
Using her X-ray vision she could see the last of the gang braced against a wall a few yards away, a metal pipe in his hand. It was time to end this. In a blur of red and blue she rushed forward at the wall, sending it crashing down on top him. The villain let out a whimper, then went quiet and stopped moving.
Hypergirl dusted herself down and turned to the row of hostages who were still cowering against the far wall. She walked over.
"You're all safe now," she said, "I suggest you all get out of here while they're all still unconscious. I'd hate you to have to see me smack them down again!" She smiled, which seemed to lighten the mood somewhat. The hostages began getting to their feet and walking towards the exit, thanking Hypergirl as they passed.
The rest had left when Hypergirl noticed one lone girl huddled in the corner, still sobbing quietly. She looked about 19 years old, very petite, very pretty. She had long, dark, wavy hair which reached just past her shoulders and beautiful milky-white skin. Her clothes were dirty and torn in places. Hypergirl couldn't help but notice as she crouched in the corner that her plaid skirt lifted just enough to show off the lower curve of her butt.
Hypergirl walked over to her. "Hey," she said, touching the girl lightly on the shoulder, "Hey, it's OK, you're safe."
The girl looked up at Hypergirl, her eyes full of gratitude, cheeks sticky with dried tears. "Thank you! Thank you so much! I... I thought I was going to die..." She looked away for a moment while she wiped her eyes dry. "I wish there was something I could do to to show my appreciation. I know!" The girl's face brightened as she reached into her purse. She pulled her hand out and opened it to reveal cheap-looking chain with a small, red plastic bead pendant which glistened as it caught the light.
"Here! Please, take it! My mom bought me it. I... I know it's not much, I'm sorry."
Hypergirl looked at the pendant the young girl had thrust towards her. It was cheap tat, probably worth no more than a dollar, but it was pretty, in a way, and as she looked into the girl's eyes she could see how much it would mean to accept it.
"Thank you, it's very pretty." The girl's face broke in to a broad smile. "In fact I like it so much I'm going to wear it right now. Will you help me put it on?" She lifted her hair while the girl reached round and fastened the chain around her neck, leaning in close enough that Hypergirl could feel her warm breath on her neck. The girl's face stopped there for just a brief moment too long, and for a crazy second Hypergirl thought she was going to kiss her, until the girl suddenly pulled away and said "There! Perfect!" Hypergirl pulled the pendant around to the front where it hung, just above the "H" symbol in the middle of her chest.
The girl stared at it where it hung and looked concerned."Just make sure you look after it, I'd hate it to get broken while you're fighting." Her face softened and she giggled. "I'm sorry, I'm being silly."
Hypergirl smiled at he girl. "Not at all," she said softly, "Look, I'll put it away, nice and safe." She pulled the top of her costume forward and tucked the pendant inside. She felt the warm plastic bead slip down and come to rest between her breasts. There was a slight tingling sensation as it settled, like static electricity on a TV screen.
In the distance someone screamed.
Hypergirl turned in the direction of the noise then back to face the girl. "Some one's in trouble, I have to go. The police will be here soon. Thank you for the necklace!" With one swift movement she was in the air and away.
"COME BACK."
Hypergirl stopped mid flight, turned, and flew back to the where the girl still stood. As she landed her face was a picture of confusion. "What was that? How- how did you do that?!" she demanded.
The girl's face had changed. The fresh innocence was gone. She looked strong, confident, devious.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mylanna." Hypergirl had heard the name. Wasn't Mylanna one of Power Woman's enemies? Some kind of witch? "That pendant is magic. I now control everything you do. NOW KNEEL."
Hypergirl dropped to her knees. "Why would you do this?! I just saved your life!"
The girl sneered. "You stupid girl. You didn't save me, this whole thing was my doing! Who do you think gave those morons their super strength? It was all me!"
"But why?!"
"Why?! For my own amusement! What better reason is there?"
Hypergirl gritted her teeth as she reached up to the necklace. "Well it ends here!"
"Ah ah ah. DON'T YOU DARE TAKE THAT OFF. EVER." Hypergirl stopped stock still, the strain of fighting the command obvious on her face. After a few moments her hands dropped to her sides. "Good girl. Now, we're going to have some fun. CARRY ME!"
Hypergirl picked the witch up in her arms. "Where are we going?" she asked.
"You'll see."
Chapter 2
300 feet in the air, the girl pointed down at a warehouse on the edge of the city. "LAND THERE." Hypergirl landed and set the girl down. The front door was ajar. "FOLLOW ME."
She followed the girl into the building. In the middle of the was a double bed surrounded by bright lights.
The girl turned to Hypergirl. "Well now my glorious saviour, time for a personal question. Are you a virgin?"
"That's none of your business, you evil little bitch!"