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THE ACTOR is shown hung upside down from the ceiling of what looks like an abandoned observatory in the city.*
THE ACTOR: Damn.
I feel so dizzy.
*THE ACTOR slowly begins to wake up*
THE ACTOR: Shouldn't I be used to this by now?
*Panels show time passing as OBSIDIAN dramatically monologues.*
THE ACTOR: Does this guy ever stop talking?
*OBSIDIAN stops monologuing and leans in close to THE ACTOR's face.*
OBSIDIAN: Are you even listening to me, hero?
THE ACTOR: Hm?
*OBSIDIAN stands straight up and crosses their arms*
OBSIDIAN: I knew it. You weren't paying attention.
THE ACTOR: Oh great.
OBSIDIAN: Aren't you heroes suppose to listen to a villains evil scheme so they can stop it from happening?
THE ACTOR: Here we go again...
OBSIDIAN: That's your job isn't it?
THE ACTOR: Oh no, sorry. I was listening...
... To the first part...
OBSIDIAN: Excuse me?
THE ACTOR: ...Then you kinda just dragged off into the cliche.
*The shadow of GUY appears in the background sneaking into the room, unnoticed by THE ACTOR and OBSIDIAN.*
OBSIDIAN: Cliche?
Now, what part of my evil plan is cliche?!
*The figure of GUY slowly is shown behind an oblivious OBSIDIAN.*
GUY: Well first off...
*OBSIDIAN jumps.*
OBSIDIAN: Huh?!
GUY: ...Your a villain monologuing your plans to a heroes helpless sidekick.
*Fear is shown on OBSIDIAN's face while THE ACTOR is annoyed with GUY's comment.*
THE ACTOR: Helpless?
Sidekick?
I may be acting helpless right now but I am NOT your sidekick, Guy!!
We're partners...
...Remember?
*THE ACTOR easily escapes from the ropes that tie them to the ceiling.*
GUY: We'll have this conversion later.
Besides...
...I was ranked number one in The Directors training classes...
*Mockingly* ...Remember?
*OBSIDIAN runs to the other side of the large room to retrieve a gun like weapon from a dusty table, they point the weapon at GUY from across the room.*
OBSIDIAN: Stay back!
This thing hasn't been tested yet...
...No one knows the damage it can do, not even me!
*GUY puts his hands up defensively.*
GUY: Obsidian, please. Put the gun down.
*OBSIDIAN prepares to shoot.*
OBSIDIAN: Make me.
*THE ACTOR shows up behind OBSIDIAN and knocks them out with a single blow to the head-OBSIDIAN falls to the ground.*
THE ACTOR: So...
Who's the helpless one now?
Ah, those were the times.
Gotta miss them.
A FEW MONTHS LATER
*That memory fades as THE ACTOR looks up from a picture of them and GUY on their phone before they angrily walk into their HQ in a torn uniform, GUY sits on the couch in civies.*
THE ACTOR: Hey!
Where were you? I've been sitting, tied up, in some wannabes lair waiting for you.
And don't lie to me, the tracker was on.
GUY: Sorry.
*THE ACTOR takes off their mask and puts their hair up to get more comfortable.*
THE ACTOR: Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Ry.
I risk my life everyday going out there and purposefully getting caught so we can find the bad guys base and take 'em down together as a team but it looks to me like someone is forgetting their part in that plan.
*GUY looks up to THE ACTOR briefly and then looks back down.*
GUY: Sorry.
THE ACTOR: Oh, I know what this is about...
...Your distracted by that girl again, aren't you?
*THE ACTOR sits on the couch next to GUY.*
THE ACTOR: What was her name again...
*THE ACTOR snaps their fingers trying to remember the name.*
THE ACTOR: Oh, it was Lily. Right?
GUY: Yeah...
*GUY takes a deep breath and turns to face THE ACTOR.*
GUY: Mars, I've been thinking...
*THE ACTOR tilts their head in confusion.*
THE ACTOR: Hm?
GUY: I think I'm going retire from this whole hero thing.
*THE ACTOR stands up from the couch from surprise.*
THE ACTOR: What?!
Why? What brought this on?
GUY: Its Lily...
...If we are going to be more serious I don't want to put her in any danger.
THE ACTOR: You do realize that you are throwing away your entire life's work for a girl, right?
Are you really sure this is what you want to do...
*GUY stands up from the couch.*
GUY: I've thought this through a lot, and...
*GUY places his hand on THE ACTORs shoulders.*
GUY: ...And I think you are ready to be on your own.
THE ACTOR: ...What...?
GUY: I've seen how impressive you are in the field.
I know that you can be an incredible solo hero...
...Without me.
THE ACTOR: ...Rydel...
GUY: I'm sorry, Mars.
*GUY grabs a bag and walks toward the door before turning back.*
GUY: I really am.
ONE YEAR LATER
*Panel shows bells ringing and red lights flashing at a high tech prison, OBSIDIAN walks out of the building with a smug look on their face.*
OBSIDIAN: Ah, hero!
Glad to see you could join the show! Where's your *mockingly* partner at?
*THE ACTOR steps into frame.*
THE ACTOR: Enough of this, Roach. You know he's been retired for a year.
OBSIDIAN: Oh, so we're using our real names now, huh?
That's sad...
...I kinda liked it when you'd beg for your life to Obsidian.
*Panel shows THE ACTORs unamused face as OBSIDIAN mockingly acts out what they meant on their knees.*
OBSIDIAN: Oh no, Obsidian!
Obsidian please don't kill me!
I beg you!
Obsidiaaannnn!
*THE ACTOR tries to hold back a laugh, arms crossed trying to look tough.*
THE ACTOR: >tt<
I don't sound like that.
*OBSIDIAN stands back up*
OBSIDIAN: Maybe not, but admit it...
...You found that funny!
THE ACTOR: I did not.
OBSIDIAN: Did too!
*THE ACTOR smiles slightly.*
THE ACTOR: *Quietly* Did not...
OBSIDIAN: Your smiling!
You did!
HEHEHEHAHAHAHAAA
*OBSIDIANs laughter fades and their tone turns to be more serious.*
OBSIDIAN: So, hero.
Why do you come and intercept me here? I wasn't the one who caused this jailbreak...
...Perhaps you should go after whoever that may be.
THE ACTOR: I wanted to talk.
OBSIDIAN: Talk, hey?
And why would you want to do that? Hm?
THE ACTOR: Roach, this is serious.
OBSIDIAN: There you go again.
THE ACTOR: Hm?
OBSIDIAN: Hey, why is it that you get to call me by my name when I don't even know yours?
THE ACTOR: Maybe you'll learn it one day.
But now isn't the time, I need to speak with you.
OBSIDIAN: Well how about this, we can talk tonight.
Meet me at the city hall, on the highest floor. Its the meeting room, the one with the stage.
THE ACTOR: What time?
*OBSIDIAN smirks.*
OBSIDIAN: You'll know.
Now farewell, dear hero, until tonight.
THE ACTOR: Until tonight.
Obsidian.