Flames of Hope

Chapter 51

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Gathered around a round table, a group murmur with one another as they wait for someone. Bursting inwards, the door opposite crashes open to reveal the newcomer, Re-Destro, Grand Commander of the Meta Liberation Army. Grandly, he marched in, shoulders squared, and his steps filled with purpose; he reached the table and spread his arms, announcing;

"I've gathered you all here today because it is time! Our time, the Meta Liberation Army will finally emerge from the shadows and remake society in our image! We will Liberate it!" Re-Destro smiles at the cheers, then waves at the door;

"To do this, we will start by destroying the League of Villains! We'll show how ineffective Meta Abilities regulations are and how Heroes are just as bad! Civilians beating the League over heroes!" The villain turns, folding his hands behind his back as he looks out the window, and smiles.

Clanking of chains could be heard as a chair is dragged into the room, and on that chair, chained and bound was Giran. His face was bloodied, teeth missing, his right eye forced shut and completely black; broken glasses hang off his ear, dangling to the side. His suit was stained crimson with cuts and tears all over. Both his hands were missing some fingers, and bruises covered them too, clearly broken. Without looking from the window, Re-Destro starts;

"He's given us what we need. He'll be a good bargaining chip against the League. Our operation starts tomorrow; the plan is this..."

This wasn't going to plan.

Re-Destro paces. His plan was falling apart, Curious was dead, and Twice had overcome his demons. Over in the corner, the wounded broker spits out;

"Looks like Twice overcame his demons. You've lost your advantage in numbers." Re-Destro turns to one of his commanders, stating as calmly as possible;

"It's not like you, Skeptic, to fail like this." The called out man turns to Re-Destro, replying;

"No, its rare. My apologies. No matter, I have a plan."

Both turn to the window, once again watching the battle outside turn in favour of the League. Suddenly, the elevator dings and a handful of Twice clones fall out, one jokingly saying;

"Hah! Look at that balding head of yours!" Veins pop out of Re-Destro's head and his hands clenched tightly as he replied;

"Your puns lack a comedic punch, Twice." The clones don't bother to respond, instead, they charge at Re-Destro, aiming to take him down. Re-Destro beefs up a bit using his Ability, pushing the clones back and states,

"We never would have killed Giran, but I will if you do not stop your rebellion against us." Re-Destro pulls back, and starts monologuing;

"My father's will and ambition were born from hatred! He grew up in place where he was shunned and looked down upon because of his ability! My grandmother, his mother, was brutally murdered for supporting him! He wanted a world were these abilities could be used instead of locked away like he was!" Re-Destro grins,