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The Average DC Experience #129

Gray's hideout

"Everything looks in check..." I muttered to no one in particular as I sat on my couch, double-checking my work and the status of the malware I've planted in the task force x database. 

It has been a week and several days since my conversation with Deadshot. I kept myself busy by helping Patrick and the others sort out the theatre, recreating my trench, and upgrading my Sentry Spiders. 

I've also met Cassandra on multiple occasions. It never ceased to surprise me how...

The Average DC Experience #128

"As you can see, the place is in dire need of a cleanup, but it's big enough for everyone, and it has electricity," I said as I flipped the switch, turning on the theatre's lights.

"Someone broke a hole in the ceiling a while back, but I already had it fixed..." I added, chuckling as the image of a stuttering Kryptonian flashed in my mind.

"Isn't this the same theatre where that Wraith fellow fought those thugs? It was quite the show," Patrick jokingly asked, smiling at me before he began looking around the place appraisingly. 2022-08-29 06:13:50 +0000 UTC View Post

The Average DC Experience #127

Sensing Gray awkwardness, Cassandra quickly smiled, trying to convey the same goodwill she felt radiating out of his body, despite his surprise at the unexpected encounter. 

Gray noticed Cassandra's genuine smile and snapped out of it, returning the friendly gesture, albeit awkwardly, which the latter took as her cue and began approaching him. 

Cassandra stopped in front of Gray and pointed towards the abandoned warehouse, a curious expression on her as she quizzically grunted as if asking a questi...

The Average DC Experience #126

"At the end of the day, even if no one likes to admit it, superheroes are also humans. They can't be everywhere, and now it's up to us to save ourselves and change Gotham for the Better." 

#Not_All_Heroes_Wear_Capes

'Imagine being the first to say that...' I smiled, letting out a chuckle as I read through the latest trending hashtag on social media; not all heroes wear capes. 

It was just something I said at the top of my head without much thought. But I never expected to be the fi...

The Average DC Experience #125

"Fucking hell..." I cursed to no one in particular, plopping down on my new anti-Soot couch, feeling utterly mentally drained of energy after suffering several hours' worth of malicious questions. 

I'd rather have another go at fighting King Shark than be publicly questioned by Lois Lane again. The woman was as vicious as they came and did her homework. 

Though she steered clear from asking about my teacher, it didn't stop her from coming after me, and she had a surprising amount of knowledge that ...

The Average DC Experience #124

As he stood on the podium set up in front of a police station, Grayson smiled as he looked at the crowd of journalists, clamoring to get his attention with an unending barrage of questions with several police officers standing guard over the vicinity. 

He scanned the area, and his eyes flashed in recognition as he spotted a brunette wearing a smart business suit with a knee-length, beige skirt and a white shirt. 

"You there," Gray said, gesturing towards the woman, causing everyone to go silent as ...

The Average DC Experience #123

Gotham's Diamond District 

The Iceberg Lounge 

As he sat behind his desk, going over the details of his most recently purchased flower shop, The Penguin grinned at how perfectly it fit as a front to launder money and distribute his illegal product.  

Now with Waller and Black Mask out of the picture, he was free to focus on doing what he did best; making money and running a crime ring without worry.  

However, his smile stiffened as a tall figure stood ov...

The Average DC Experience #122

Gray's hideout

'Finally fucking done...' I mused, smiling as I peered at the finally completed forge, having finished during my break time. 

It's been two days since the fight, and I haven't been able to do much since my battle with King Shark proved too strenuous, and its effect finally showed when the last vestiges of adrenaline left my body. 

I felt so exhausted, I immediately collapsed on the couch after I dismissed the system interface, and even 12 hours of sleep weren't enoug...

The Average DC Experience #121

Gotham's General Hospital

"Well, here goes nothing..." I muttered to myself as I exited the hospital, and the news-hungry journalists immediately swamped me, almost causing me to go blind with their camera flashes. 

Everything was going as planned so far. I personally contacted editors from the Gotham Gazette and Daily planet news agencies, and they were quick to respond, immediately swarming the hospital after I sent them some shallow information about the situation. 

I also conta...

The Average DC Experience #120

Gotham 

Outside Gotham's General Hospital

"In a shocking turn of events, Gotham's newest vigilante, Wraith, claims to have uncovered a government agency exploiting convicts..." The live reporter said, keeping the microphone close to her mouth as she stared into the camera. 

"In an incident that transpired in a secret underground basement, right below Gotham's general hospital, the vigilante was forced to fight several convicted villains while investigating the recent disappearances...

The Average DC Experience #119

"Jail? No, not with what Waller did to you in the name of the U.S. government, even if it was off records," I said, shaking my head as I scoffed at Deadshot's words. 

"Maybe you'll be sentenced for a month or two, and that's if the worst fucking lawyer was on your case," I added as I resumed hiding any evidence of my involvement in the deaths of the villains. 

"And I intend to hire the best lawyers money can buy," I added, calculating where everything needed to be to make it look like Merlin went r...

The Average DC Experience #118

'Fucking go down already...' I internally screamed as I took another punch from King Shark, which didn't feel that different from a meteor falling over your head. Trust me when I say; I know the feeling. 

I gritted my teeth through the pain and channeled the residual kinetic energy in my body as I punched at the humanoid shark's face, causing it to jerk sideways. 

I've already broken my sword on King Shark's seemingly indestructible hide, along with every melee weapon I had other than my wire, and ...

The Average DC Experience #117

Author's note: the fight is taking longer than I originally planned, but I couldn't just end the fight in one or two chapters since he was fighting so many powerful people, so I used it to showcase Gray's multiple powers, and how he'd make use of them in a real fight. 

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'I'm doing this for your own good, so you bitches better hurry up and go down before I lose my patience...' I mused, dodging bullets as I activated my personal computer power to hack into the hidden basement controls. 

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The Average DC Experience #116

'Now that's troublesome...' I mused as I knocked out Rick Flag and swung away before the humanoid could reach me. I then retrieved Ivory and started rapidly firing. 

I frowned as I watched the medium energy output bullets dissipate without slowing down the humanoid shark. However, I didn't have time to overthink it as the sharpshooters went to work, sending a hail of projectiles flying toward me. 

'I need to thin out the numbers, or I'll be trouble soon...' I surveyed the area and quickly came up w...

The Average DC Experience #115

'Captain Boomerang, Copperhead, Double Down, and there's still more...' I noted as I watched the trio walk out the gate, accompanied by even more costumed freaks I didn't recognize and a bunch of government agents. 

I sighed, going still in Grundy's arms to think for a second since he was protecting me from getting shot, ironically enough. Even more, ironically, I still didn't feel like leaving. 

The situation might seem bad, but only three people in this room could pose any threat to me here. Mara...

The Average DC Experience #114

'And that's all I needed...' I mused, broadly grinning under my helmet as I watched Rick Flag contact Amanda Waller and immediately activated my personal computer power to trace the call. 

As much as I wanted to take credit for the delay in Nightshade's arrival, I wasn't that shameless. It was a lucky coincidence, which I took advantage of without hesitation. 

It might have seemed irresponsible for Rick Flag to call Amanda Waller so casually. But he wasn't using any old regular phone. He used a pro...

The Average DC Experience #113

As he turned to face the person behind him, Gray's mind was in turmoil. However, he didn't allow it to show in his body language, calmly staring into her green, mesmerizing eyes.

The woman was of average height, 5.6 feet tall at best, with a wild mane of smooth, long red hair that naturally fluttered in the wind as she stood there with a smile tugging her lips.

Her face, easily one of her most distinctive features, was exquisite, delicate, and every word one would use to describe beauty. However, most people would rememb...

The Average DC Experience #112

Author's note: some of you might notice this chapter feels slightly different from what I usually write, and you'd be right. The truth is that I'm experimenting with a new style of writing that is more fancy and slightly comical for the monologues. So make sure to tell me what ya'll think. 

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'Now I wait...' I mused, sitting on the edge of a roof overlooking the Iceberg Lounge. I'd already installed several cameras and mics in the basement area. 

All that's left to do is wait for...

The Average DC Experience #111

'I'm sorry, oh mighty door inventor. Please forgive my sin, and rest in peace...' I mused, joining my hands in silent prayer before I opened the window before me and snuck into the Iceberg Lounge. 

The Penguin's club was incredibly secure, with cameras and motion sensors strewn in every corner, not to mention the mobsters patrolling outside and inside the establishment. 

Luckily I was a computer wizard. Disabling some surveillance devices was child's play at this point, and my phantom be...

The Average DC Experience #110

"hmm?" I hummed, frowning in confusion as Cassandra walked into the arena after the announcer called her name. She was up against a regular old thug with average martial arts. 

Based on how the matches went so far, I thought The Penguin would pit powerful opponents against each other while giving the average joes a chance to show off against their kind. 

It was how the matches were so far since the start, with the only exception being Killer Croc's first match since he was the only guy with powers ...

The Average DC Experience #109

"Randomized my ass..." I remarked, my eyes twitching as I watched yet another pair of brutes squaring up in the ring while waiting for the announcer to finish his nonsense. 

After Croc and Bane's fight, several dull, long matches between regular thugs ensued with no notable names, making an appearance so far until Crush and Amygdala walked into the arena.

If I had any intention to believe The Penguin's words, then it just fucking evaporated. The mob boss was clearly pitting the powerhouse against each o...

The Average DC Experience #108

'So much for my epic rematch with Killer Croc...' I mused, holding back a chuckle as I watched Bane violently smash the humanoid lizard's back into his knee with a loud snap. 

Killer Croc didn't even have the time to scream in agony and immediately went comatose, causing Bane to let out another mocking scoff before throwing him away like a piece of sewer garbage. 

Even the announcer didn't bother to check on Killer Croc and immediately declared Bane's victory. Honestly, who could blame him? The hum...

The Average DC Experience #107

'Is this David Cain's doing…?' I mused as I silently went to work, dismantling any hidden camera, microphones, and any other assorted surveillance devices in the room. However, I was surprised there was none.

'I suppose The Penguin learned his lesson….' I shrugged as I slumped into the couch and resumed contemplating what the fuck was happening with the tournament and the League of Assassins.

Lady Shiva was not only a deadly martial artist and assassin, but she was a high-ranking member of the League. Th...

The Average DC Experience #106

Author's note: this week keeps getting worse and worse. First it was the sudden errands I had to take care of, problems with electricity, and now my UPS is busted and my ethernet is down. I had to write this chapter by connecting my laptop to my phone's hotspot, which sucked cause the internet connection on phones here suck. 

Anyway, here's the chapter. Hope Ya'll enjoy reading it more than I did writing it.

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My suspicion soared, and my paranoia reached unprecedented levels as I heard the hench...

The Average DC Experience #104

I just deleted this chapter by mistake, so I'm reposting it. 

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Gray's hideout

"My fucking couch...!" I exclaimed, falling to my knees in front of the expensive couch I'd bought shortly after moving to the bunker as I saw how tattered it looked. 

I slowly turned my head to the little cat sitting a distance away from the couch, leisurely licking the back of his paw, which still had cotton stuck on the claws, evidence of his horrid crime against my wallet.  2022-08-03 10:27:36 +0000 UTC View Post

The Average DC Experience #105

I sighed, wiping sweat that didn't exist off my forehead out of habit as I stopped working to take a look at the still, unfinished forge I'd been working on for several hours now. 

It was still far from finished, but I reckon one or two more similarly long work sessions would do the trick, and I'd finally have a way to create alloys and solve many of the problems I'm having with my inventions. 

And yes, I do mean inventions. You remember that thing about getting ideas in the shower and toilet? Well...

The Average DC Experience #103

Cassandra immediately moved as soon as the announcer declared the beginning of the fight, sprinting towards Ten Eyed Man, who seemed content to wait for her. 

She planted her feet on the ground and lowered her posture when she approached her opponent, causing her to slide forward, perfectly halting her momentum in swinging distance in front of Ten Eyed Man. 

Cassandra put her hands on the ground and raised her legs, using the momentum to power a kick she aimed at her opponent's head. 

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The Average DC Experience #102

I couldn't help chuckling as I watched Benjamin booing at the announcer as he declared the conclusion of yet another boring fight while most spectators were on their feet, clapping and screaming like crazed fan girls. 

There was little the average man could do to impress someone of Ben's level of martial arts mastery. However, the most mundane and average techniques were enough to impress the average joe, the spectators in this case. 

Both Ben and the crowd's reactions made sense in a way. Even Ric...

The Average DC Experience #101

"Say hello to the infamous duo, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee!" the announcer concluded the introduction, gesturing to the left entrance as two short, round men entered the arena. 

The one walking on the left was wearing an old-fashioned blue suit with a split tail at the back and a top hat, with a golden cane hanging off his left arm as he walked to the center of the ring with arms crossed in front of his chest.

The tweedle on the right was blue pants, similar in color to his cousin, a striped, black and...

The Average DC Experience #100

"Well, this got boring quicker than expected..." I remarked, sighing as I watched two gang enforcers with some martial arts knowledge beating the shit out of each other. 

"Yeah... the first fight was ridiculous, but at least it was entertaining," Benjamin said, frowning as he shook his head and retrieved his phone to pass the time, having already finished a table-worth of delicacies.

We've spectated three fights already, and it was just some high-leveled mobsters from different gangs fighting each other...