There are like twenty other super powered peoples here. Why are they coming towards us? I see probably one of the few grown-ups here. I knew they were from the military, both of them. Ares came up with a smile on his face. "Oh, I see you brought someone you can't use in a fight. I'm honored Dexter. Do you really trust me that much?" Dex only glared back. "Not by a long shot Austin." They started glaring at each other now. Cleo stood between them, leaning on Ares. "Oh, come on boys. We're not here to fight, right?" She said that last part with an edge in her voice. Ares looked at her. He said, "Right. Enjoy your stay. Mr. Maximus gives his regards." They left. I was stunned. Even I knew who Mr. Maximus is. His real name is Maxwell Maximus. He runs a genetic research company, called Maximus Industries, and he's one of the richest men on the planet. The only one who rivals him there is Mr. Bishop, from Archer Co.
What he wants with super humans could be very good, or very bad. If a guy like Ares is rooting for him it can't be good. There was a stage on the far end of the ball room. Mr. Maximus himself was on the stage. He was very tall and very muscular, it looked like if he flexed any more his tux would burst. He also had long blond hair. He said into the mike, "Ladies and gentlemen. I am glad to see that the last of our guests are here. Now would you please take your seats at any table you choose, and then we may begin." After everyone was seated he said, "Now to show you the surprise." He rubbed his hands together, like he was anxious. "As I'm sure all of you know, Super humans live among us. Nearly all of you are super human yourself. Some are able to conceal there abilities. Others are not so fortunate. I am offering a solution to all problems you may have. I have created a serum. It will strengthen the effects of any power, and thanks to some nanobot technology, it will insure full control of any ability. It is as simple as turning on or off a light switch." Dexter muttered next to me, "It 's never that simple." He said. One of the other guests raised his hand, ur, I mean, Hands. This guy has four arms in one tux. I guess it was specially taylored. Maximus said, "Don't be shy. Everybody is a friend here. Go ahead and make your statement." The four arms stood up. He said, "That sounds cool and all, but how do we know it works?" Maximus nodded. "I understand your concern, that's why I have recorded video of a test subject, please turn your attention to the screen." A big flat screen slid down from the ceiling. A video started to role.
It showed a kid who looked like he was on fire. Some scientists in fire-retardent suits injected him with something. His flames went out a little bit at a time. When they were finally out, he stood up from his charred seat, and reset his hands on fire. Off and on again. He had full control over his powers.
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