The War of the Supers (The First Superhero Book 3) Read Online Free

about us. At least, not until they’re ready.”
    “Okay, but what does that mean?” Drew asked. “We have a solid theory on their motives. I know I don’t have to tell you that it’s working. We have no idea when they’re going to attack next, how big or small it’ll be, nothing.”
    We all sat there in silence, each waiting for the person next to us to offer up a solution. It seemed that nobody had one, until finally, Doug spoke up. “I think I’ve got something,” he said.
    “What is it?” Samantha asked.
    “I’ve been talking with some of my contacts around the world, getting a sense of what’s happening outside of our borders. The problem here is that most of the Supers are joining Atlas, and those who aren’t, are too afraid to stand up to him and join us. So, they’re either fleeing the country or just lying low. Overseas, however, the Supers who can are leaving to come here and join Atlas. Things are nowhere near as bad over in places like Europe or Australia, where all the bad Supers are leaving to come here. That allows the good ones to rise up and protect their countries. The good outnumber the bad.” Doug paused.
    “So, what are you saying? That we just abandon the States and flee to Australia?” Drew asked.
    Doug shook his head. “No, of course not. What I’m saying is that if two people, say Kane and Selena, can go overseas and convince the Supers to join forces with us, we may be able to grow our numbers enough to be able to stand a fighting chance against Atlas and the Legion.”
    Everybody let that sink in, each of us going over the idea in our heads. There were a lot of pros and cons, but it was nice to actually have a plan in mind.
    “So, what you’re saying is that you want us to go on a recruiting mission?” I asked.
    Doug nodded. “Yes, exactly. I have a list of countries that would be the most viable options.”
    Sarah raised her hands in disbelief. “You want our two most powerful Supers to go all the way to the other side of the world, leaving us here defenseless? What if something happens? What if the Legion decides to attack? We’d be screwed!”
    “We’re screwed if we sit here and do nothing,” Doug argued. “We can’t do this alone. We need all the help we can get. Besides, if something’s happening, you can just brain-message Kane or whatever.”
    Samantha huffed in frustration. “It’s not that easy, and you know it, Doug. Sending a message when he’s on the other side of the country is hard enough. On the other side of the world? That’s going to take all the energy I have.”
    “Well, just drink a Red Bull or something before you have to do it,” I said.
    Everyone turned to look at me.
    “You aren’t really considering this, are you?” Samantha asked.
    “Of course I am. Doug’s right. We can’t do this on our own. We’re going to need help, and we aren’t going to find it here in the States. Selena and I are going to go as soon as we can.”
    “I’ll get in touch with my contacts and see what they can tell me about the Supers in their countries. I’ll get you a list of the top three options,” Doug said. He began typing away on his keyboard.
    “So, you’re just going to leave us here to die?” Samantha said, crossing her arms.
    “You’re being dramatic, Samantha.”
    “ I’m being dramatic?” she said, tapping her index finger against her chest. “Forgive me for not loving the idea that our two most powerful Supers are about to leave us here, right after the most devastating attack we’ve had in a month. There’s an army of Supers, Eximus soldiers, and their psychotic leader right on our doorstep.”
    “They aren’t on our doorstep!” I shot back. “You heard Selena—they’re all the way out in Massachusetts. The entire army isn’t going to come all the way to Dallas without you noticing. You’ll have plenty of time to get a message to us in time.”
    Samantha stood up from her seat. “You need to think about this, Kane.