Lotta the Hero
One day Dot & Lotta are playing hopscotch while Audrey sits off to the side reading a comic book with a giant grin on her face, once Dots turn is finished she goes over to see Audrey.
Dot:
Audrey you've been reading that book for an hour now, I mean are comics even that long?
Audrey:
Nope, this is my sixth time reading it?
Dot:
Sixth?! I can't even read my favorite novels that many times!
Audrey:
Just come look, you see it's all about Superman and how he saves the whole world by blasting bad guys and destroying property!
Dot:
Yeah I could see why that appeals to you.
Audrey cups her cheeks as her eyes get big and sparkly.
Dot:
I know that look, either I need to get the defibrillator or you've had another idea storm.
Dot stares for a moment.
Dot:
Maybe both.
Audrey:
Dot! What if we got our own Harvey street superhero?! She could have lasers that blast out of her arms or a sword that comes out of her brain or a cannon that slides out of her-
Dot:
Audrey that's impossible!! Cyborgs haven't been invented yet and we're basically already the superheroes of the block. Although, if the kids had a less human figure to look up to it might help them to feel safer from, say, the monster in the closet.
Audrey:
So we're doing it!?
Dot:
Sure why not, maybe it'll be fun too.
Audrey:
YES!! Building destruction here we come!
Dot sighs and tries to change the subject.
Dot:
So who will be the hero then? Wait, don't tell me.. its me isnt it?
Audrey:
Of course not.
Dot gets a squiggle frown.
Dot:
Why not?
Audrey:
Your a meek geek freak and I'm nothing but physique.
Dot looks annoyed.
Dot:
But I'm smart! Batman is only a hero cause he can make gadgets.
Audrey:
Wrong. He's a hero cause hes got muscles and friends who can make gadgets, just like I do.
Dot:
But-
Lotta:
Are we still playing?
They turn to see Lotta waiting patiently for Dot to come take her next turn.
Lotta:
Here, I'll throw it for you.
She tosses it underhand but overextends upwards launching it straight into the air and through the clouds.
Lotta:
Oops... sorry guys..
Audrey & Dot look at each other and nod in agreement,
Lotta:
Guys?
Later they're dressing up Lotta in a suit as she's trying to get the situation figured out.
Lotta:
So I've gotta be a superhero?
Audrey:
Yup.
Lotta:
How come?
Dot:
So you can be a symbol for what's right, and help people feel safe from their less realistic fears.
Lotta:
Well that sounds good...
Her ears begin to sweat.
Lotta:
I guess..
Audrey:
Relax Lots' with this hero suit you'll be the best superhero the world has ever seen.
Lotta:
But there aren't any superheroes in the world.
Audrey:
Shush! Just go look at yourself.
Lotta looks in the mirror and sees she's in a bootleg Wonder Woman costume that's way too small for her.
Lotta:
It's a little... tight.. and ugly.
Audrey:
It was either this or a pair of snugjamas.
Lotta:
Well if we need it I've got a costume we can use, I'll get it right now.
She goes into the next room and shuts the door for a split second before slamming it back open showing off that she's in her green bunny outfit making Audrey facepalm.
Audrey:
Lotta you can't wear that, it won't intimidate anybody.
Lotta:
Maybe I don't have to intimidate people, I can be more like Barney than Spider-Man.
Audrey:
You watch Barney? He isn't a hero!
Lotta:
Everyone is a hero when they wash their hands.
Audrey facepalms again and begins to say something but is interrupted.
Dot:
While you girls were debating I've made this.
She shows them a completely original costume, it's pink with a helmet attached like a hood and a green lightning bolt on it.
Lotta:
Um... okay....
Audrey:
You made this in the time we were talking?
Dot:
Well, I designed it for breathing underwater in case the HQ ends up in the lake again, but until I've got that working we can use it as a supersuit.
Audrey:
Awesome! What do you think Lotta?
Lottas ears begin to sweat quicker.
Lotta:
Yeah... perfect...... so what's my hero name?
Dot:
I think it should be AriLotta, named after the Greek philosopher.
Audrey:
Pffft! I say it's Lotta Terror! Because Lotta sounds like "lot of" so it means-
Dot:
You don't need to explain yours!!
Lotta:
Well um... how about just Super Lotta?
Dot:
A fine choice.
Audrey:
Works for me. Now let's stop some crime!
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Lotta The Hero
FanfictionDoes being a superhero mean being ruthlessly violent? Lotta doesn't think so, and so when Audrey insists she become a hero shes got a major decision to make. The Harvey Street Kids IP belongs to Netflix & Dreamworks. This story is not for profit of...
