Chapter 2: Refusal of the Call
The Chicago skyline stretched out before Mike like a canvas of steel and glass, a testament to human ambition and ingenuity. The wind whipped around him, carrying with it the faint scent of Lake Michigan and the distant hum of the city's heartbeat. He stood on the edge of the roof of the Chrysler Building, having flown from his hometown of Newyork City to help with a supervillain problem in Chicago. The city sprawled out beneath him like a vast, shimmering tapestry, a symphony of steel and glass that stretched out in every direction.
Mike took a deep breath, letting the cool air fill his lungs as he surveyed the scene below. He could see the people moving like ants, their tiny figures scurrying about in the streets below. He could see the cars and buses and taxis, their lights blinking and flashing like tiny stars against the darkening sky.
He had been here before, of course. He had been here many times before. He went out and spent his early morning and afternoon wrapping up the nuisances happening and was finally done around sunset. He had been fighting alongside the local heroes, a motley crew of powered individuals who had taken it upon themselves to protect the city. They were good people, each with their own unique abilities and quirks. But they were also tired, worn down by the constant battle against the city's criminal underworld.
Mike could see it in their eyes, the way they looked at him with a mix of awe and envy. He was young, strong, and seemingly tireless. He could go for days without sleep, his body fueled by an inner strength that he couldn't quite explain. He had always been this way, even before he had discovered his powers.
He strolled up to a coffee shop, and relaxed for the first time in the day . He ordered a black coffee, and sat down at a table by the window, watching the world go by. He saw a woman on a table close by. She had on a yellow, silky sundress and was facing away from him. She had curves that made Mike's mouth water. Her hair was a cascade of dark curls that fell down to her waist, and she was laughing at something her friend had said.
Mike watched them for a moment, his eyes drawn to the woman's body. He could see the way her dress clung to her curves, the way it accentuated her hips and ass. He could see the way her friend was laughing, the way she was leaning in close to the woman, her hand resting on her arm.
Mike felt a stirring in his loins as he watched them. He had always been attracted to redheads, and this woman was no exception.
There was something about the way her hair shimmered in the light, the way her skin seemed to glow with an inner fire. He found himself wondering what she would look like without her clothes on, what her body would feel like beneath his hands.
As he watched them, he noticed that the woman's friend get up and leave after a while. The redhead got off her seat and walked up to him, “Hello my son, how was your day?” Mike looked up, shocked to see his mother standing there. He hadn't expected to see her here, in Chicago, of all places.
"Mom? What are you doing here?" Mike asked, his eyes widening in surprise. Elizabeth smiled at him, her blue eyes sparkling with amusement. "I thought I'd come and see how you were doing," she said, her voice soft and soothing. "I heard about the trouble you were having here, and I wanted to make sure you were okay."
Mike's eyes narrowed as he looked at her, taking in her appearance. The woman he had been eyeing to get naked and fuck senseless was his mother. The same woman who had already given him the permission to do that. And she was dressed just for it, the yellow sundress ending right above her knees, showing off her long legs and the curve of her hips.
Mike's eyes widened as he took in the sight of her, his heart pounding in his chest as he realized just how much he wanted her.
"Mom," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "What are you doing here?"
Elizabeth smiled at him, her eyes sparkling with amusement, she had been a superhero for decades herself, she knew how much it took from her son to be out there all day saving people. She knew how much he needed this, she knew how much he needed her.