Chapter 33 - Ekyt Hangs it Up!!!

Im not cut out for this hero stuff, I guess. Ekyt murmered to Linda. They had escaped, but he hadnt done such a great job of keeping her out of pain. Of course, the flying jump wasnt his idea, but still. Linda shook her head, wincing through the gesture. Nah, youre fine. That crap wasnt your fault. By the way, she had to pause, to group her words together, Why did you do all that stuff? You couldve just& Ekyt looked away, the side of his mask scratched. I didnt want them to hurt you anymore. Of course, being evil, they did anyway, then I did. But to answer your question, I couldnt stand watching that. I had to do something. I mean& Linda held his arm, then softly said I know. I love you too.





Sonic and the others now had a new problem: They were without a home. Ekyt walked up. His mask had been repaired, with black wire-mesh in front of the eyes so he could see, but they couldnt see his expression. Youre more than welcome to stay at my place. Its big enough, and I have to do something& They all exchanged glances before Cream walked up and tugged on his pant leg. Thats nice of you mister. But what did you mean& Ekyt gave her a rare smile, albeit a hollow one. Im not cut out for this hero stuff. When they all protested, Ekyt talked over them. You all come out of combat, unscathed. Sonic has speed, Tails can fly, not to mention is a complete genius, all of you can do something&Im human, and I guess its time I accepted it. After a moment of silence, Sonic spoke up. What do you mean bud? Youve saved our bacon lots of times. Ekyt shook his head. Thank Sonic, but Ive been at this for over a year now, and&Im just not any good at playing the hero. Its time I&I&to hang up the mask. When he heard police sirens, he motioned for them to follow him. All of them, including Violet (Violet_Rose) and Shadow.





Ekyt opened the door to the warehouse. Five floors, including the basement. You can all choose your own spots. Anywhere you want. Ohh, except the fourth floor. Thats Lindas because its the chao garden. They had all heard about her being the chao guardian, and wondered if Ekyt not getting the job was his hangup. Once they were all settled, they had a discussion. Weve gotta get the hero back out in him. Sonic said. Hmph. Best this way. Shadow laughed. Watch this. He said to the group. He went over to Ekyt.





Wussing out? Just like a human. Shadow taunted. Ekyt put his mask on a shelf, revealing his pail face and dark brown hair to the others for the first time. Waste of time. Shadow kept going. Ekyt shrugged off his trench coat. You couldnt even defend your own girl. How sad are you. Ekyt snapped. Without thinking, he tackled Shadow, firing punches until he was restrained. Just because I dont want to be in the hero biz, Ekyt started, Doesnt mean I wont kick the crap out of you. You know darn well what happened. Ultimate Lifeform or not, Ill rip you to shreds. Linda put her arm around his neck. Easy, easy, let him talk. Hes full of crap. Hes not worth it. She let go. Ekyt nodded to the group, then headed to the basement, his new sanctuary. He changed out of his vigilante clothes and into his civilian clothes quickly. White and red shoes, black and silver shorts, a white T-shirt.





Guys&Weve gotta do something. Sonic said. Human or not, hes been a lot of help. Linda spoke up. Its my fault. He thinks its his fault I got hurt. Its not, that stupid jump he had to pull as the fire escape came apart. Not his fault at all. That miserable pair of bats and that stupid little punk are at fault. She went on to tell them everything he had done, the embarrassment he had suffered to keep her safe. They knew he was a rare bread of cat, and that he needed to be back on the good side, not flying solo in the middle.





Ray recognized Ekyt and motioned him to one end of the bar. What happened to you? he said in his Brooklyn accent. Kid, you look like you just lost Ray, Im out of the hero business. He told the bartender the whole deal. I dont blame ya, kid. But if you care for dat girl, you better get right back in. Ekyt started to shake his head. Then a shotgun blast hit the glasses above Rays head. He and Ekyt dove down behind the bar. Not good.

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