By Dan Cocca
(A skyscraper rooftop in a bustling metropolis. Captain Crash enters.)
Captain Crash: Well, well, well! Another fine, sunny day in Spectacle City! Wouldn’t do to have any nefarious scoundrels ruin the mood, now would it? But have no fear, Captain Crash is-
Mantis: (Entering) What the hell are you doing here?!
CC: Excuse me?
M: What. The hell. Are you doing here?
CC: Why, standing sentinel over the fine, upstanding people of this beautiful-
M: No, I know what you’re DOING, what I’m asking is why are you HERE? Spectacle City is MY jurisdiction!
CC: I’m sorry, and you are…?
M: Mantis.
CC: Just…? Okay, wow. How’d they let you out of the Academy with something like that?
M: I didn’t go to the Academy. I trained directly under Miss Magnificent.
CC: OHHHHHHHHH, right! M mentioned she had a protege. Well, uh… welcome to the League of Superheroics! First day can be overwhelming, so why don’t I give you a few-
M: I’ve been operating for three months, thanks. I think I’ve got a good handle on it.
CC: Oh come on, surely a… Crash Course from the Number One Superhero wouldn’t be unwelcome?
M: I don’t need help, least of all from a self-obsessed, egocentric, wannabe playboy who has the same powers as me!
CC: Alright look, you’re obviously emotionally compromised at the moment, so just take a breather, I’ll show you how it’s done, and-
M: This is obstruction of duty, and if you don’t remove yourself right now, I’ll do it for you!
CC: You don’t want to try that, sweet cheeks.
(They fight)
M: Had enough yet?
CC: Hardly! I suggest you start praying, Mantis!
(Fight continues, Mantis wins)
M: Stay out of my town, Crash Dummy. (Exits)
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