contribution to the siblings angst post - Chase and Becky (or now Mouse) in the mousebraingirl au. These once close siblings are now on opposite sides. Mouse no longer has memories of Chase's identity or her identity as heroes. Chase also deals with the angst and trauma and guilt his own father is going through plus his own emotional state. Amazo Lad trying to keep Wordman from being too violent towards villains. Him also trying to reach out to his sister.
Amazo lad landed on top of a building. Both mentally and physically tired from today's battles. For once things in fair city were quiet. Aside from normal civilian life going on. Amazo lad sighed. He sat down in relief. Wiping the sweat from his brows, he removed his visors.
He was glad whenever he could get some alone time. It gave him time to think. to reflect. Being a hero was taxing, especially when it was up to him basically to keep the order and peace.
A he had a run in with Chuck the evil sandwich making guy. He was trying to destroy another sandwich shop. Something about stealing his secret sandwich recipe. Amazo lad had it covered, even when it seemed like Chuck was getting the upper hand. The young hero had managed to de-escalate the situation
He had gotten the shop owner and Chuck to a mutual agreement when Wordman stepped in. The older hero was the act first ask questions later type. And even then he didn't seem to care about asking for any sides of the story. He wouldn't even listen to his own son telling him everything was fixed already.
It had hurt Chase when his father unintentionally ignored him.
He had been like that ever since...
Thinking about his sister made his heart hurt. How long was it since he last heard that name? Nearly four years now. It seemed like forever ago when they were a happier family.
'its all my fault. I shouldn't be a hero.'
He didn't hate Mouse. She was Becky, even if she didn't remember much prior to becoming a villain. His sister under the control of a malevolent mouse. He knew his dad blamed himself for the accident.
Chase was the oldest child. He should have helped his father. He was a minute slow. Too slow to save his family. They didn't deserve this. He couldn't even stop it from happening. Just standing there in shock, scared and afraid.
'nothing but a coward charading as a hero'
The sound of his sobs broke his thoughts off.
Yes, he was a hero. A hero served and protected. But who helped Heroes when they needed help? Who was going to help him?
Down there he was Amazo lad. Up here he was just Chase Boxleitner.
A boy who just wanted to keep his family together.
