"Hey Speed Star", Chuck approached her.
"Hey chief", Speed Star spoke with a slight smile on her face.
"Still can't believe they promoted me to police chief", Chuck with light chuckle.
"Yeah, I thought you were nice and cozy in your little office as the prison warden", said Speed Star.
"Cozy, yeah, it was a nice gig but nothing beats being out in the field especial since lately it seems like you need all the help you can get", said Chuck.
Speed Star upon hearing Chucks words remained silent before shifting her gaze to the police who were busy cuffing Tigren with specialized cuffs able to resist his monstrous strength, and a special muzzle to prevent him from letting out his paralyzing roar before placing him in to an armored car and headed straight to prison. Recalling how for moment there she thought she was done for and were mere moments away from being clashed in two before Exelirus arrived.
"That kid was really something. Charging head first and facing Tigren head on. That was…" Chuck was cut off by Speed Star saying, "Reckless, foolish, and idiotic. What was he even thinking rushing in like that, he could have gotten hurt or…"
Chuck busted out laughing cutting Speed Star's rant short.
"What's so funny old man", asked Speed Star.
"Nothing, I just recalled how 'reckless, foolish, and idiotic', where the exact words chief Nick called a certain spandex wearing vigilante when she first raced through the streets of Hilltop", said Chuck as he finally stopped laughing.
Speed Star, having heard Chuck's words, just let out a breath, knowing exactly what he insinuating by those, before saying, "It's different. I was just a troubled kid in over my mind who thought the best way to deal with my issues was to were a custom and run all over the straight hitting criminals".
"And you ended up being the greatest hero this city is lucky to have", Chuck.
Speed Star then let out a breath before saying, "Being Speed Star is one of greatest things that has ever happened me. Using my speed I've saved more people than I can count, people look up top as a hero, protector, a savor, and it's incredible. But *sigh* at the very same time, I lie awake thinking about those I couldn't, the moments were I wasn't fast enough to make it in time to save them replaying over and over and over again in my head. My heart weigh down with guilt over those innocent I lives I was too slow to protect. Being a hero is incredible but it's also a great burden *sigh* one I can't bring myself to share".
Chuck upon hearing Speed Star's words just let out a sigh before saying, "I get it. Being a hero is a tough gig and no matter tough or fast you are, you can't save everyone. But that doesn't change the fact the world still needs heroes Daniela".
Chuck then placed a hand on her shoulder and then smile at her.
"Nick would have been so proud to see the hero you've become. You've single handedly keep the streets clean and the people safe for all these years but let's face, the villains have tougher over the years and you're not as fast as you used to be. Face it Daniela, you need the help and it's not just because of what happened today. I've been watching you, during fight that would have usually taken lets then a second to win you spend more than have an hour in them dodge blows and attacks. You strain yourself by not taking and break, and just go racing off to the next criminal or super villain attacking the city", said Chuck.
"I can handle myself just fine Chuck. Don't forget I've been during this for more than twenty years now and I've been perfectly fine on my own. Tonight was just *sigh* an off night", said Speed Star, dismissing Chucks words.
"Really, what about tomorrow or next, or the day after. It's only a matter of time Daniela before one of your rouges catch up to you. You're fast but not invincible, what if one day a threat arises one you're not fast enough to beat. What then, what happens to the people who've rallied on you to swoop in to save the day, to this city?" asked Chuck.
Speed Star having heard Chuck words remained silent, unable to any words to refute his.
Chuck then let out a breath before continuing, "This world is a messed up place filled monsters, bullet proof men, and people with all sorts of powers and abilities, people who make people like me, who despite being able to wield a gun. For people like us, all we have to hope for our protection are heroes like you and once you're gone, were left with nothing"
Speed Star heard Chucks words just bowed down her heard and let out a sigh before saying, "Goodnight".
Then she was off, racing away faster than the eyes could see, leaving Chuck alone to simply stare at the starry thinking about just how long the night felt.