During the next few months my powers would continue to emerge. I was now able to run 200 miles an hour, shoot lightning from my hands with great ease, and turn myself into a blob of flame. Obviously, the flame trick was not useful, as it would set my clothes on fire. At the same time, my accelerated metabolism helped me lose approximately 90 pounds during this time. I also joined the gym as I figured it would help me with my superhero career. Having said that, I started working odd jobs as a means of income until I could find something more permanent. One of these jobs involved working in a warehouse that dealt with electronic goods; mostly radios and TVs though.
During this time, I overheard that a few of the workers were running a drug transport business on the side. Naturally, I started doing some snooping and learned that a major shipment would be coming within the next 24 hours. I also learned that this shipment was valued at 5 million dollars and that several armed henchmen would be overseeing this operation. Till this day, I am not sure what gave me the courage to step up to the plate. After all, what did I know about apprehending gunmen? I suppose that in good conscience I could not walk away from this.
And so it was… At 2 AM a shipment would arrive at 744 Fort Square. A legend would be born that night. I put on my homemade costume. Red and silver were my colors. With a large lightning bolt emblazoned on my chest and a ski mask to conceal my identity, I was ready for action. Three burly men exited the van and were getting ready to make the exchange. With this, I sprang into action. Running at top speed, I knocked them off their feet. I then proceeded to melt their weapons with my lightning. Suddenly, a large man smashed a chair over my head. I tried to get up but was unable to do so as the three original perpetrators were pelting me with a crowbar. A fourth man approached them and said, “Lets find out who this person is.” Unbeknownst to me the 4th man was an undercover cop. After the men, put down their crowbars, he pulled a badge on them and told them they were under arrest. With in the next moment another 8 cops appeared and apprehended all of the perpetrators. I thanked the officer for his help and proceeded to walk away.
Before, I could walk away, he said, “Hey wait up. My name is Lieutenant Price. I have a few questions for you.” Over the next hour, I shared with the lieutenant what I knew. He then spoke to me about working for the police and help them with their undercover work. At first, I was reluctant to accept this officer. However, Lieutenant Price offered a salary with benefits, to train me in hand-to-hand combat, and to have someone tailor a costume that would look well… less goofy. Naturally, the public was to never know of this arrangement until many years later…
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