Re: The Start of an Alliance

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The Start of an Alliance

Chapter 2: Lone Star

“It took a week and a half but I finally got through all the heroes from Texas. Who knew there were so many; I wonder if it has something to do with the Dallas Cowboys’ Cheerleaders?” Pratton thought to himself.
Pratton had the heroes narrowed down to three choices. On his desk were the files of Lasso, Mr. Freedom (III), and Lone Star.
“Lasso didn’t seem like he had the drive to be a great hero, Mr. Freedom is too busy being a poster boy to care. I suppose that leaves Lone Star; his file says that he is arrogant and rash in his decision making, but who isn’t now days. I guess I’ll pack my things and go to Texas.” Pratton said to himself.
Austin, Texas Home of Lone Star
Meanwhile in Texas Lone Star was being interviewed for Channel Nine News.
“Lone Star you are the most popular hero in Texas. What do you have to say about that? Do you think that it is going to your head?” the reporter asked.
“Of course popularity goes to people’s heads, but I can handle it just like I can handle any threat against Texas.” Lone Star boasted. “In fact I issue this challenge if anyone wants to fight go ahead if you win I will leave and you can have Austin, Texas”
Lone Star walked away as the reporter stood there not believing what he heard. As Lone Star walked down the street people began to yell at and throw things at him. Lone Star ducked into an alley wondering what gotten into people. All that day every time he showed his face people yelled and shouted at him. Soon he just gave up for the day and decided to let everyone cool down. Lone Star took off his mask revealing a young man named Colton Hilton. Colton met up with his girlfriend, the one person who knew his identity, just to see she was mad at him too.
“What did I do that made you and everyone else so angry?” Colton asked.
“You just put up our town in a bet. How could you be so stupid Colton?” Colton’s girlfriend snapped at him.
“Oh come on Julie, you know that since I became a hero no one defeated me.” Colton bragged.
“You better hope you can stay undefeated. You put your town, the townspeople, and yourself in a lot of danger and you can’t relieve that.” Julie explained but her words fell on deaf ears.
“Julie there is no one that going to attempt the challenge; I mean it’s me they have to fight.” Colton said.
“Colton… You know what you’re full of it.” Julie said walking away.
The next day a Mexican gang came to town terrorizing the people. They were shooting their guns in the air and driving on the sidewalks. The leader of the gang stepped out from his pack of thugs. He stood nearly seven foot tall and his arms looked like small tree trunks. He took off his motorcycle helmet to reveal his face half tattooed with a skull.
“We are Los Muertos and we are here to take Lone Star up on his challenge. We never own a town before and I think it would be nice.” The man said.
“So you think you can beat me. Who are you anyways twinkle toes?” Lone Star taunted.
“They call me El Cráneo, The Skull, but you can call me Mayor.” Cráneo said.
“I rather call you punching bag. Let’s fight I have a date in two minutes and I don’t want to be late.” Lone Star said.
Cráneo charged at Lone Star, but Lone Star easily side step. Cráneo turn to see Lone Star’s right hand coming right at him. As Lone Star made contact an intense pain went through his arm. It felt like he hit a concrete wall. Cráneo laughed and picked Lone Star up and threw him right back down. Cráneo signaled to his gang and they all came running at Lone Star. Lone Star fought hard but the numbers of opponents was just too much. Lone Star barely made it to his feet after Cráneo had his gang back off.
“Y… you ch… cheated.” Lone Star panted spitting blood onto the ground.
“Of course I cheated I’m not a good guy. Now I’ll take my town.” Cráneo chuckled.
“I’m not dead yet so you haven’t defeated me.” Lone Star said barely able to stand.
“You soon will be. Funny you finally thinking about your town and now you’re going to die for everyone will still hate you.” Cráneo spoke grabbing Lone Star by the throat.
Cráneo had Lone Star in the air about to slam him to the ground when there was a huge explosion. Cráneo dropped Lone Star and spun around to see a smoking gun pointed in his face. Cráneo look around the gun to see an older man dress in a military outfit.
“I am General John Pratton and I order you to leave or I will shoot.” Pratton ordered.
“There is twenty of us and one old you how do you expect to shoot us all.” Cráneo laughed.
“I don’t have to kill you all I just have to kill you.” Pratton replied put the gun right on Cráneo’s forehead.
“Alright alright we’ll leave just don’t shoot.” Cráneo pleaded.
Los Muertos were gone within minutes. Lone Star walked up to Pratton and thanked him as news reporters surrounded them.
“Lone Star you have another victory maybe we were worry about this challenge for nothing what do you have to say?” The reporter asked.
“People of Texas I am sorry that I put everyone’s safety at risk and I promise I will not do it again. I have been an awful hero and I’ll try to do better. You deserve better than me and I have a lot to learn still…” Lone Star’s apology was interrupted.
“Sorry about interrupting Lone Star but you said you want to be better and I might be able to help. I am forming a team and I want you to represent Texas. Don’t worry you will be trained and conditioned into the best possible hero you could be.” Pratton said.
“I accept your offer. When do I get to meet the rest of the team?” Lone Star asked.
“You already have. We’re the only ones so far on the team.” Pratton explained.
“Well, you heard it here first a new team of heroes is in progress and they are recruiting. This is Bobby North with Channel Nine News back to you Pete.”