Hughie pushed all the green liquid in the syringe into himself in one go.
Watching the syringe empty rapidly, A-Train actually felt relieved.
Finally, it was done.
He never wanted to get involved in this bullshit again.
Robin, Hughie, Butcher, Homelander, Stormfront, and that monster who always seemed so easygoing but could control him on a whim.
They could all go to fucking hell.
"Hughie!"
Kimiko had only just turned around when a blue blur swept past her eyes.
A-Train grabbed Hughie's shoulder and raced into the mountain woods with him.
Bang!
Kimiko lunged at empty air. She tried to give chase, but Black Noir charged in from the side and kicked her in the stomach. Mother's Milk was about to help when the short blade in Black Noir's hand stabbed toward his throat again.
Everything around Hughie blurred.
Too fast.
The wind pressure squeezed his eyes shut, while beneath his skin, it felt as though countless insects had burrowed inside. The green liquid spread through his veins, and every heartbeat sent searing heat throughout his body.
His bones itched.
His muscles spasmed.
Something was awakening inside him.
Hughie tried to raise his hand to grab A-Train, but as soon as his fingers twitched, his entire arm flung backward uncontrollably.
"Let go..."
"Save your strength."
A-Train glanced down at him and picked up speed again.
The Pivot had said the drug needed a little time to take effect. Once he delivered Hughie to Cate, the rest would have nothing to do with him.
Three seconds later.
"He's here."
Cate was straddling Stormfront and only stopped punching when she heard him.
"Stupid cow!"
Stormfront spat out a mouthful of blood, her eyes filled with venom.
She had recovered a little strength, but the moment purple arcs emerged between her fingers, Annie's