Steven soared through the air of New York City, his clenched fists set onward.
At times, his flight was wobbly and it almost seemed as if he was about to fall from the fifty-meter height he dwelled. However, that did not stop the man from keeping a shit-eating grin on his face.
He closed his eyes, taking in the fresh breeze passing him by.
"Ah..."
Quickly unfurling his eyes, he allowed himself to become serious, keeping his eyes peeled for any who may need help.
'You're a hero now, Steven. You have to stay vig-'
He ceased that thought, spying a small boy that just stepped onto the street for a football that got away from him - in the path of a speedily approaching red Porsche Cayenne.
Giving it his all, Steven pushed his arms downward, going sixty miles per hour to cradle the boy and shoot off with him out of the convertible's path - narrowly avoiding collision.
Stopping shy of the gated entrance to a middle-class home, Steven set the boy down and promptly got on one knee to see if he was okay - face to face.
The boy seemed speechless--awe-struck--more than anything else.
"Hey, kid, you good?"
Out of the blue, voices from people came about.
"O.M.G," a teenage girl said from across the street, school bag on her shoulder and phone in hand - camera pointed directly at Steven.
"I can't believe I actually caught that on camera!" She let out a girlish squeal of delight.
"Definitely posting this on BigTok!"
Steven--not knowing what to say--stood and somewhat nervously stared down at the boy, whose face was now shifting into one of delight.
"Good heavens," an elegantly-dressed middle-aged woman expressed,
"the boy would've met his end if not for that-"
She paused.
"The chap sports a hand-outfitted green scarf."
Admiration had coasted from her tone.
"It's been a while since NYC had anything above a White-Hand hero."
"I've never seen him before."
"Hard to forget a face like that."
"He must be new."
The same schoolgirl recording, exclaimed,
"Ya'll, O.M.G, he's so fine! He's, like, giving supermodel, pookies! I'll be sure to interview, so go ahead and like, follow, and share! Almost at four million followers, which is insane, guys!"
'Jesus fuck,' Steven thought.
More and more people came and expressed interest. Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw the schoolgirl approaching. As Steven finally mustered the courage to turn toward her and the rest of the onlookers, he felt a tug on his hand.
He looked back to see the beaming boy who yelled,
"Green-Hand hero Sir, what's your name - and do you have any cool merch?! Or a MyTube or BigTok?!"
'I didn't expect this attention at all. I... don't like it.'
"Listen, kid-"
"Mr. Handsome Green-Hand hero."
He sighed, veering around to eye the schoolgirl, still recording with her phone.
Now that Steven got a closer look at her, she appeared to be around his age. Maybe slightly older.
She had bags under her dark brown eyes, though that seemed to be a cosmetic choice, as it melded with her attractive pale face rather well. The same for her plump and enticing black-lipsticked lips.
Her braided red hair which fell down to her shoulders was swept to the right.
Her tits in her loosely worn white uniform top weren't big, although, admittedly noticeable; C-cup.
"Sasha Holiday."
She extended a hand. Nonchalantly, Steven shook it.
"Steven Price, but my hero name's Savior."
Sasha looked skeptical, waiting to see if he was messing with her. When it became apparent that he was indeed being truthful, she burst out laughing.
"What are you, twelve?!"
"Don't listen to her, Savior!" the boy encouraged, eyes twinkling with glee.
"Your hero name's super cool!"
Steven gave him a smile.
"Thanks, kid."
Sasha frowned, clearing her throat.
"Sorry, Savior."
She almost chuckled but her willpower came in at the crucial moment.
"Thinking on it, your name's awesome, and you're pretty awesome; humble. I like ya."
Steven let out a sharp scoff, one of amusement.
'This girl Sasha's... something else.'
"So, what made you want to become a hero, Savior?"
Quickly--almost panicking--Steven brought his wrist above and gawked at it.
His tongue moved swiftly as he spoke,
"Well, would you look at the time - gotta fly - it was a pleasure meeting you, Sasha."
He took off in a flight, hearing,
"Wait!" from Sasha.
Immediately thereafter, a mighty rumble came from past the bridge ahead of him - almost akin to an earthquake, coursing throughout the island of Manhattan.
In shock, Steven went to fall from the air but righted himself. He then closed his eyes, clutching his chest, profusely panting.
"Ah... fuck, man."
When he opened his eyes, it almost seemed as if he wanted to fly away in fear.
'That scared the absolute fucking cocksucking shit out of me.'
The rumble came again; along with the visible shattering and collapsing of buildings, and cries of terror.
"The fuck?" he whispered, dread slipping into his tone.
"A villain," Sasha said, gulping and pocketing her phone.
"A powerful one."
At that point, the people about the area began scrambling away. Sasha stood her ground, somewhat meekly saying,
"Savior."
He eyed her.
She didn't say anything else. She solely
stared up at Steven with an expression that told him,
"Please, don't let me die".
The rumbling came closer. And closer. Steven began to sweat, peering onward.
'Fuck. The screams. People are actually dying, so why aren't I-?'