Chapter 1
The sun set and dusk had risen on a humid summer evening. The Sutton brothers pulled up in their Dodge Intrepid to the Hanover Grove townhouse where their cousin, David Richards, lived. Throwing a backpack over his shoulder and waving goodbye to his mom, David hurriedly hoped in the car. “What the hell up, guys?”
“You got everything you need?” Joe asked.
“All packed and ready to rock.” David replied.
Nick grinned, “Then lets rock.”
“Damn right.” Joe smiled.
And the trio pulled out of Hanover and drove off, on their way to pick up Joe and Nick’s 14 year old niece Lindsey, daughter of their oldest sister.
They were a family of four possessors, and Joe, Nick and David were once a superhero team known as the Supreme Trinity to the people of southeast Michigan. Those with powers like theirs - the ability to manifest certain elements with their minds - was becoming more common place at that time, not a full-on pandemic, so to speak, but something that was beginning to be known worldwide, when a few years ago most with supreme minds kept their abilities secret. With these powers, and because of the Supreme Trinity, the age of superheroes had risen, and random teams of possessors and solo possessors alike, occasionally arose to take a stand against crime, especially in the Metro Detroit area and surrounding suburbs, where such powers had first manifested. To Joe, Nick and David, their days as the Supreme Trinity seemed like ancient history, though it had only been a few years since they last wore their famous black superhero outfits with the symbols of fire, ice and lightning on the chests.
Today, the three lived normal lives. David had just graduated from high school, Nick and his wife Holly had a place together with a 3 year old daughter named Jennifer, and Joe now lived in Mt. Clemens, where Lindsey and her family had also lived.
“So you’ve not gone solo?” Nick amusingly asked Joe as they turned off Groesbeck Rd.
Joe gave Nick a look. “No, I just... like to fly when it’s late. You know better than to come to my place at 2 a.m.”
Nick shrugged, “I was in the area. And, that was the same night that cop was saved by the ‘masked man who shot ice from his hands.’”
“That wasn’t me.” Joe said, shaking his head.
“Sure it wasn’t.” David spoke from the back seat, smirking.
“No. My superhero ambitions died with the Supreme Trinity. I have no business fighting crime anymore.”
“It’s not a big deal.” Said David. “You can tell us.”
“And I told you it wasn’t me.”
“You live alone, and are out all night every night,” Explained Nick, “and now this guy with ice power is out there.”
“You damn well know I’m not the only possessor with ice power, Nick. There’s thousands with it!”
They turned down Carlson - the dead end street Lindsey lived on. She sat on her porch waiting with her father, Dave Klos.
Joe continued, “I would tell you guys if it were me out there.”
“Would you?” Nick wondered.
“Sure, why not?” Joe pulled the car in front of the house, its headlights now on Lindsey and Dave.
Lindsey arose with her backpack, hugged her dad, and then came to the car. Joe and Nick waved at Dave as Lindsey hopped into the back seat with David.
“Have a safe trip!” Dave called.
“Thanks, we’ll bring her home in two weeks tops!” Joe replied.
“Keep her all summer if you want! “Dave joked. “No rush!”
Everybody who didn’t know about their supreme abilities thought the four were taking a road trip to Chicago for a week or two, and Lindsey’s dad was one of them, including David’s mom, Maureen. But that was only a diversion. Yes, they planned to travel, but by sky, not by car. And they planned to visit places all over the US. It was Joe’s idea, and the first time they had decided to use their powers for travel. At some point early on, Lindsey found out about their plans and asked to join the three, who agreed to let her tag along.
Joe pulled the car out of the driveway and drove off, beeping as Lindsey waved goodbye to her dad. She sat back down in excitement.
“How is everybody?” She greeted.
“Great.” Joe, Nick and David happily replied.
“Thanks for letting me come.” She smiled.
“Shall be a lot of fun.” Promised David.
“We’re going to park the car at a renting lot downtown.” Explained Joe. “From there, we fly.”
The time was after 10:00 p.m. Their excuse for leaving that late was a morning rendezvous in Chicago they didn’t want to miss. In reality they wanted to remain as unseen as possible while flying long distances, so a majority of their travels should be done at night - old habit of theirs. It would be proper since leaving Michigan into places where possessors are rare.
The garage they arrived at was four stories high, adjacent to a courthouse and the two biggest office buildings in downtown Mt. Clemens. To the right, further into the city, was the Mt. Clemens Police Department, where the Trinity signal once shone on the rooftop. Though they were leaving town, Joe got a two week deal through a couple connections and was given a space. The garage wasn’t meant for this kind of renovation, but it wasn’t a big deal to the owners, for spaces were always vacant. Now parked, the foursome took to the roof of the garage and got an eyeful of the nighttime sight of the city.
“Say goodbye to Michigan.” Joe stated, standing at the edge of the building and securing his travel pack.
Each of them had a hefty backpack strapped behind them, carrying the necessary items for travel, including clothes, wallets, cell phones, toothbrushes, ect. They also wore dark jumpsuits for air travel, but nothing like the uniforms they once had as superheroes.
“Let the good times roll.” Nick declared.
David and Lindsey nodded, and then Joe shot into the air like a rocket with the other three right behind him. West they headed, leaving Mt. Clemens behind for a long flight ahead. Their trip had begun.
