martha_kent: (Teen disguise)
Martha Kent ([personal profile] martha_kent) wrote2013-09-17 06:42 pm

A Hero's First Attempt

Martha Kent is fifteen years old, and she's on the prowl.

Metropolis has become incredibly safe since Superman first took the city under his protection, but that doesn't mean all crime is eliminated. And it's a good training ground for prospective heroes... especially ones without any powers.

Martha dons her domino mask and tucks her hair up under her fedora as she gets close to the sound of breaking glass. She feels nervous but excited, about to face her first real criminal and bring him or her to justice. She peers around the corner and sees the three thieves breaking car windows and rifling through the glovebox, taking anything valuable that they find. They look tough, but Martha is confident, and she steps out of the shadows, fists up in a boxer's stance. "Freeze, morons!"

One of them glances over his shoulder at her and sizes her up. "This is the wrong part of town to play dress-up, girl. Run along."

"I don't think so," Martha answers, stepping closer, staying light on her feet.

The other two both pull out knives and turn to face her. "Just who do you think you are, girl?"

Martha hasn't decided on a name yet, and for a moment she flounders, unable to answer with her real name. And they're getting close enough that she needs to take action. "I'm Captain Kangaroo, jerk!" She throws a punch at him, trying to knock the weapon out of his hands.

The other one slashes at her, and she has to jump back and use a legsweep to take him down. The third thief takes notice of what's going on, and pulls his own knife as he runs to join the fight.

Martha uses everything she's learned about fighting, but she's never faced real opponents with real weapons before, and a blade cuts deep into her arm. She cries out and headbutts her attacker, knocking him back long enough for her to get away. Her arm is bleeding and feels weak, and she needs to come up with some way to stop these men before they hurt her even worse.

She looks around, and takes a gamble, leaping back and up as high as her good arm will allow.

The fire escape comes crashing down, pulled by her weight, and smashes into the two remaining thieves, stunning them for a moment. She takes advantage of that moment and runs, knowing that it won't be long before Superman hears the commotion and shows up. She's not supposed to be out here on her own yet, and the thought of getting in trouble when Daddy sees how she got hurt is a scary one.
kalel_ofkrypton: (Superman: Father)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-18 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Laura, how long is your shift?" he asks his oldest daughter. "Are you coming home with us, or staying longer?"
laura_kent: (Laura - uncertain)

[personal profile] laura_kent 2013-09-18 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have a couple more hours here."
kalel_ofkrypton: (Superman: Final uniform)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-19 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
He nods. "We will see you at home, then. I hope the rest of your shift goes smoothly."
slayers_desire: (restless sleep)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
Drake gestures for Martha to follow him through the PINpoint portal in the Watchtower, which will take them to one near their home.

It is getting close to supper. April is in the kitchen, preparing supper. Dru is upstairs, working on her homework.
kalel_ofkrypton: (April and Clark)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-19 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Clark swiftly changes into his street clothes before following, and he reaches over the bond to April. I'm heading home with Martha and Drake. Martha is hurt, but not seriously. He knows she can handle unexpected blood smell, but it's courteous to warn her, especially when it's one of the family that's been hurt.
slayers_desire: (concerned)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
How did she get hurt? Her first concern is for her daughter.
kalel_ofkrypton: (Say what?)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-19 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
She tried to go on patrol and tangled with a group of car thieves with knives. He knows that's a frightening thing for a mother to hear - it was for him, too, when he realized what had happened. Laura fixed her up.
slayers_desire: (not all butterflies and flowers)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
She was out there alone? April definitely gets that feeling of motherly fear. Especially since she did get hurt.

Somedays, they all are still babies to her -- and every time they take another step towards independence, and their own destinys, she feels a little sense of sorrow. Worry if she has done enought for them.
kalel_ofkrypton: (On the farm)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-19 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
They're coming up to the house now, and Clark does his best to prepare her before they get there. Yes. I've already had a talk with her about going behind our backs without backup or proper equipment. I think her injury is punishment enough, so I'm not pushing it further.
slayers_desire: (Clark: support in darkness)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
As long as you feel she learned her lesson

Her children don't need her anymore. And that is the hardest thing...
kalel_ofkrypton: (Future dork)

[personal profile] kalel_ofkrypton 2013-09-19 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
I think she has. It worries him too, and it's hard to watch them going out there and taking the same kinds of risks that he does. He wonders sometimes if other, non-hero parents have it easier when their children come of age.
slayers_desire: (tight embrace)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
So many of their children want to help others. And while that is great -- there is also that worry. That concern. It was tough enough watching her husband go out without her -- and now it is her children.

Good. That is important
slayers_desire: (unhappy)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
April comes out of the kitchen to greet them. "Welcome back."

She does note the bandage on Martha's arms, resisting that mothery urge to want to check on her right away.
slayers_desire: (vampire: blood lust)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
"He did warn me that you were injured." Being a vampire is a delicate situation and April would never want to attack any of her children because of blood lust.

((gone for a few hours))
slayers_desire: (friendship hugs)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
April moves forward to pull Martha into a hug. "It's okay. You will learn from this."
slayers_desire: (deep breath)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
"I am mad that you got hurt. And a little disappointed you didn't trust in us..."

"But I am not mad at you."
slayers_desire: (analyzing the situation)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Yet you still kept your intent a secret. I know you had good intentions..." But she doesn't want to even think about the many 'buts' that could have happened to her youngest.
slayers_desire: (sensible hat)

[personal profile] slayers_desire 2013-09-19 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
April takes a deep breath. The worst-case scenario could have easily happened, and Martha could have been seriously hurt without anyone knowing about it.

And she struggles to voice those concerns to her daughter.

"There are other ways to show us you are ready."

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