Hey Everybody! Did ya miss me? I have come back….in the Adventures of Mar'i Grayson!

THE SEQUEL!!

Ho do ya like me now? Ha. Anyway, I have to say this first.

When I wrote this originally, I was inspired by a song, called "Hero." So, this first random one-shot is a songfic, with the wonderful song, "Hero," by AIK.

REWRITTEN! WHOO!

Disclaimer: No.

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BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

'Why? Why now?'

"Where is that beeping coming from? You know there are no cell phones allowed in class!"

'Shut. Up.'

"If whoever it is doesn't hand in their cell phone right now, than I will have to find out my self, and EVERYONE will have to suffer the consequences!"

'Doesn't this thing have an off button?'

"I'm giving you to the count of three!"

'You hate me, don't you? Wait. Don't answer that.'

"1….2…."

'Please, for the love of god…..um…and X'Hal…..'

"…3! Alright, everyone has to do a 1300 word paper on how much fun it is to learn, and be here everyday! Due tomorrow! Oh, and Ms. Grayson?"

"Yes?"

"I'm not stupid. Please bring up your cell phone."

'Crap.'

And that's how my wonderful day started. I wonder what I'm going to tell the mayor.

THOUGHT BUBBLE APPEARS

"Nightfire!"

"Yes, Mr. Mayor, sir?"

"Where were you? There was an explosion that killed 33 people!"

"Um……science?"

THOUGHT BUBBLE DISSAPEARS

Oh. Yeah. That's gonna work. After class, I got hit with a text book, yelled at, was drenched in what I can only hope was water, and not some mutating chemical, and last but not least, went face to face with Raina. The most 'popular' girl in school. Yeah, right.

As you're on your way back home.
Something catch your eyes untold
Fear of darkness lingers here
You tremble as you get the fear!

"Ahhh! Ma-air-ri!" She whined, pronouncing my name completely wrong, "I was, like, going to get my nails done today! Now look what I have to do!"

"Uh…." I was about to say some well-thought out comeback, or some lame superhero line, but she cut me off.

"And, why was your ring tone, like, the same as Nightfire's communicator signal? How lame!" 'If only she knew. Just think how much stupider she would have sounded.'

"Well…"

"And why was your phone shaped like her communicator?"

"Uh…"

"Gasp! Are you lesbian?!"

"No! Are you insane? So I'm a big fan, that's all. At least it's not like the fan boys." Seriously, if you watch me fight, there will be, like, 30 guys trying to give me stuff. It's real annoying 'cause I got to make sure that they don't get hurt.

"Well, you'll never guess what happened to me! Nightfire invited me, ME, to come fight with her! And not you, so mmmph!" She said as she stuck her tongue out at me. That's when I snapped out of my daze.

"Oh, really?" I asked.

"Yeah, that's right!" she said, walking away. Once again, if she only knew how stupid she sounded. I, for one, did not invite her. However, I had better things to do right now than argue with her, so I walked off, letting her believe in whaever she felt like at the moment.

After school, I went to check out the damage. Slade was asleep on the sidewalk, obviously too bored to wait for me. I sighed and called the police. They came and picked him up.

Now you on the corner stone
Fearing you'd be left alone
Who will lose who will prevail?
Who will tell the final tale?

I walked home that night. 'Better get started on that paper,' I thought to myself. I unlocked the door to my apartment and stepped inside.

There it goes again

I looked around the first room. Papers were scattered everywhere. Things were spilled and not cleaned up. There was a computer covered in junk and snacks from 3 months ago. It was a mess. But, I had no time to clean. I either always was at school, on patrol, or in the middle of another depression, and I never had time to clean it up.

I remembered what my mom used to say. She always used to tell me to clean up every mess, so it wouldn't have to be done later. That, and always eat your broccoli. I miss her.

Do you know what it take's to be a hero?
When you lost, a piece of love, a piece of you.
Do you have what it takes to beat the fear that's
in your heart, to grow up strong, and undo wrong.
To grow up strong, and redo wrong.

Reluctantly, I sunk to the ground, using the wall as a guide. Tears threatened to fall down, and although I tried, they slid downmy face and hit the ground. My lip trembled a bit, before I completely lost it. 'I can't do this, not alone, at least.' Someone knocked on my door. I got up and went to it, hoping it was someone-anyone-here to save me. I didn't need a Prince Charming anymore. I just needed someone.

I opened the door.

It was the guy who came by weekly to get my rent. I sighed and gave him the money. He took it and left, not caring about my tearstained eyes. I was tired, so I put on my pajamas.

After about an hour, I couldn't get to sleep. I decided that I would go for a walk. I pulled a jacket on over my ducky pajamas and stepped outside. It was autumn, and it was getting cold outside. I started walking, not knowing where I would end up. I found myself on an old road, and it looked familiar. But I couldn't tell where I was.

You're walking down that well worn road
Some things changed but who would know
The smiles you get are poisoned well
The color you once knew is killed

It was at that moment that I realized that the road I was walking on used to be the way to a bakery that my mom and I would go to. It used to be so full of color. Now, it was just an old, dark road, completely drained of all life. It was eerie, not to mention creepy, and some gang was meeting at the end of the street.

And, as you realize what's wrong
The dirt under you're feet is gone
The enemy looks in your eyes
Now is time to make it right!

One of the gang members looked at me, and whistled. Eww. I was so grossed out, it wasn't even funny. I was about to leave, when I heard the word, "Cocaine." Oh, They were going to get it, alright.

You better make it right!

I was just about to charge, when my instincts told me to stay put. I tried to move, but couldn't. I realized it was because someone was holding me back. Whoever it was put a gloved hand over my mouth. I tried to look behind to see who it was, but I was suddenly knocked unconscious.

I opened my eyes to find I was in bed. It was all just a dream. At least, that's what I thought when I sat up. But then I looked down, and noticed I was still wearing my jacket. Someone had put me here. I had been caught. I gasped when I realized whoever it was knew my secret. And they'd probably be back.

Do you know what it take's to be a hero?
When you've lost, a piece of love, a piece of you.

Do you have what it takes to beat the fear that's

In your heart, to grow up strong, and undo wrong.

I stayed in my bed, and I held my breath. Yes, someone was in my living room. I could hear their breathing. They were watching me. But they didn't scare me. I'm a superhero after all, right?

To grow up strong, and undo wrong.

What it takes to be a hero

To grow up strong and undo wrong

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So how did you like it? That was the longest thing I have ever written, and they will probably be shorter, but please review! And sorry about the cliffy. It will be picked up later.

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