AmericaXReporter!Reader-Super Hero!

AmericaXReporter!Reader-Super Hero!

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"When I was young,I admired,
That invincible,red-caped man.
In these immoral times,
A hero like that is just what we need.."
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((Reader's POV))

I sighed and shuffled the papers around. I was at my office,searching through paperwork,since I had finally got my big break.

My boss had given me a chance to be on the first page of the newspaper!

I was so excited! All my life I had wanted to have a story on the first page!

The only problem was....

what was I gonna write about?

My mind had completely gone blank. I had no idea of what I should write about.I sighed and grabbed to papers and started heading home.

I slowly walked to my door and headed inside,hearing the sounds of monsters and an "Oh yeah!" come from the livingroom.

It was my roommate,Alfred. He and I had been friends for a couple of years,when I had moved into this new city. He was kind enough to show me around and since we got along so well,we became roommates.

Alfred had admired my dream to become a reporter,with every story on the front page.I had learned that he wanted to be a super hero,like in the cartoons. I tried not to laugh at his dream,I mean,super heroes aren't real,right?

"Hey Al.."I said,coming to sit by him.

"Yo! Whats up __(your name)__?"he said,pausing the game and turning to me.

"Well...I've got a chance to be on the first page of the paper!"I said,excited.

"That's great dude!"He said,smiling.

"But..I don't know what to write about.."I said,looking down.

"Dude..I have the perfect thing!"He said,literally jumping off the couch in excitement.

"What?"I asked,a little worried about what he would say.

"You should write..about this awesome super hero!"he said,pointing to himself.

I laughed.

"And what crimes have you solved,Mr. Hero?"I asked.

"Well,none yet,but trust me I will!"he said.

"ok~Whatever you say Al~"I said,getting up and heading to my room.

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"1: Doing trash-collecting,
2:Saving lost kittens,
3:Stopping bullies,
4: Punishing thieves,
Now,just like he did,
I shall administer justice!"
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A couple of days have passed since then and Alfred was determined more than ever to be a super hero. He even made me help him pick out a costume.I went along with it,not expecting him to actually do it.

The deadline for my story was drawing nearer and nearer and I still didnt have anything to write about.

Then,just like that,something happened.

I was in my office when a colleague of mine told me to turn on the TV.I did and instantly it was on the news channel. I looked to see Alfred,in his hero costume we picked out,holding up a small kitten. The reporter said that he had saved this kitten from a burning building,which was in the background.

I leaned closer and watched. It was more that they were makign fu nof him and his outfit then stay on the story.

"Who are you,young sir?"they asked.

"My name is Alfred F. Jones,and I'm the hero!"he said,grinning wide.

I couldn't help but giggle.

'Well,it looks like Al has his fifteen minutes of fame..'I thought.

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"Leave it to me,
I'm a super hero!
I won't forgive your petty crimes!
After fighting a thousand deadly battles,
I've come to this conclusion.
The real evil...
is the government!"
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But it wasn't just fifteen minutes. No,he was everywhere!Doing good deeds,saving people..

He really was a hero..

And because of him I kept getting on the front page.

One day,he came back home all tired out.

"Ugh...."he said,coming in.

"You ok Al?"I asked.

"Yeah..just tired.."he said,sitting down.

"oh.."

"Hey __(your name)__?"he asked,looking at me.

"Yeah?"I asked.

"I know whats really evil..."he said.

"And what's that?"I asked,looking confused.

"The government.."he said.

I looked dumbfounded for a minute,trying to process what he said.

"um..ok.."I said,shrugging it off.

Then he looked over at the newspaper that I brought home that day.

"Hey,look at this.."he said,pointing to a small article on the second page.

"hm?"I asked,picking it up and looking at it.

And there in bold letters was...

"The Famous Hero,Alfred F. Jones,and Reporter __(your name)__..
More than friends..?"

I nearly dropped the paper when I read the title.I-I couldn't possibly like Alfred like that..right?

He looked at me,and before I knew it,I ran up to my room I embarrassment.

Ok..maybe I did like him a little..

We didn't talk for a while. It kinda worried me,but he still continued being a hero. But something inside me seemed different..

Like I was worried about him....

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"For the greatest plot in history,
innocent people had to be sacrificed.
But you understand,don't you?
This is all to stop the true enemy!"
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One day he came home,cheerfulness filling his eyes.

"Whats up Al?"I asked him.

He picked me up and sun me around,saying,"I'm going to stop the enemy tomorrow __(your name)__!"

I blushed and held onto him.

"W-What enemy?"I asked.

"The government!"he said.

"Oh.."I said.

But little did I know what lied ahead.

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"Follow me!
I'm a super hero!
The time has come to change the world!
Call me insane?
Call me a murderer?
You're the ones who are evil!
Terrorist you say?
That's outrageous!"
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The next day came and I followed Alfred to where he was going.I had my camera with me and pen and pad ready to take notes.

I was kinda nervous..

I mean,I did like him,but I couldn't tell him..

Plus,I was scared that something would happen..

I know something was gonna happen...

I could feel it...

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"Hey,where do you think you're taking me?!
I protect everyone,this town,
this world,and you!
I'm your great and noble hero!
This want the way it ended on TV.
All I wanted was to be like you,that's all.."
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Then it started..

A riot against the government led by Alfred. This didn't make sense but none the less,I stood there and took photos and wrote down notes for a story. Before I could tell,people were calling him hateful things,like insane and murderer.

But he hadn't killed anyone!! He was the hero! He was..my hero...

Then police officers were dragging him off.

"No!! Alfred!!"I yelled,trying to get through the crowd and over to help him.

'Don't worry __(your name)__!! I'll be fine,I'm your hero after all!"he said,smiling one last smile to me.

I stopped dead in my tracks.

He was...my hero..? He really wanted..to be my hero...

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"You're wrong,I'm not insane..
and justice cant have lost..
A hero who carries my will,
will appear anew to destroy evil.."
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A couple of weeks have passed since then and Alfred was arrested..

I still don't know why...

but I got a letter from him..

It said..

"Dear __(your name)__,

I'm sorry about what happened...But none the less,I just wanted to tell you one thing..

I-I love you..I'll always be your hero..and until I get out of here,I hope you will wait for me..-Alfred

'Of course I'll wait for you...'I thought,gripping the letter.

Then it hit me,who was gonna protect this town if Alfred wasnt around? I looked over at the pile of cloths we had when we were deciding his hero outfit and slowly I reached over and picked up a mask.Maybe....if he wasnt here....maybe I could take his role for a while,at least until he gets out...