•Peace•

•Chapter Twenty-Three•

=Chapter Twenty-Three=
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Ominous cloud
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Wednesday, 18th of September

"Percy," May Said walking into the shop. She was a little late today. I was opening up by myself and Bella was nowhere to be seen.

"May! You're late, what's going on?" I said, noticing the slightly worried expression on Mays face.

"There seems to be some sort of attack nearby. I saw Batman and most of his... whatever you call them. Apprentice turned individual vigilantes I suppose. and I saw wonder woman and several other heroes. It must be big." She set her bag down on the counter.

"Oh. How far from here? Is the shop at risk?" I asked curiously.

"Not far at all only a block. I think we aught to postpone opening until it's over."

I nodded. "Okay. Have you heard from Bella?"

May shook her head. "No, the poor dear. I hope she hadn't been caught up in the crossfire of whatever is happening over there."

"Hmm." I hummed, walking to the windows and taking a look out. I couldn't see anything. But the knowledge that something was happing was ominous.

"Percy, move away from the window. I didn't get a clear view of the villain but I'd prefer you safe. Who knows if they will come down here."

I nod. "If they need all those heroes then it must be someone powerful."

We stood in silence, watching the windows from a distance.

"Jason isn't here either." I noted.

"It is 15 minutes past opening time." She agreed.

"I hope he's okay too."

"You know he doesn't have to be here every day." May smiled, poking me in the ribs.

"Hey!" I swatted her hand away.

"Yes I know.." I said with an exasperated tone. "He's just a regular..normal.."

"A friend..?" May offered a suggestion.

"Yeah. A friend." I nodded.

We both continued watching the windows, occasional smoke billowing up from behind the buildings.

"Has this happened nearby before..?" I asked May out of curiosity.

"Unfortunately it has. Gotham villains are unpredictable and sometimes can cause chaos all over the city. The last time was when Poison Ivy spread her plant toxins all over the city.. it broke into the shop and caused a huge mess.." May explained.

"I see." I moved to go get a glass of water, not wanting to be left without options just in case things came to worse. I wasn't about to let May get injured, or our bookshop burst into flames.

But before I could do so, I saw a dark cloud rise and loom over the buildings, getting nearer. "May.. maybe we should-" I back away a half step towards her before suddenly a massive explosion rocks the ground, the windows shattering and May and I flying back into the isles of the shelves, may just beside me.