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It had been a few hours since the Lost Haven University was attacked by the Hounds, now that he was alone he had time to think, and his mind automatically went back to those he couldn’t save. Even with the power he was given he was just one man, he couldn’t possibly have saved all of them. He knew that, but even so, he couldn’t help but feel responsible. The Earth chose him for some reason, but why, wasn’t it to prevent disaster? If these Hounds keep going at it the future the Earth showed him is going to happen.

[i]I need answers, I need a god damn explanation![/i] David angrily thought in his mind.

So he reached into his memories, back to the first time he encountered the supernatural, back to that strange pyramid in South America, back to the crystal obelisk inside. David reached out with his Earth powers, he wanted to see that again, he needed to bring it back out, and he hoped that he could use it to get what he needed.

After what felt like hours he finally did it, something began to crack and emerge from the ground in front of him, and there it was. It came back up in the same odd shape, it was tall, it looked like an orb had been carved into the center, and it still had the same brilliant white glow. It couldn’t possibly be the same crystal. But then again, the one in that Pyramid sunk back underground after David had touched it.

[i]I need to know, who are we fighting, who are you scared of? Is it the Hounds Of Humanity?[/i] David asked as he focused himself, planting both of his hands onto the ‘orb’. A few seconds passed and he received no answer, David put some force into his arms as if it would help.

“[color=ed1c24]How do I stop the Hounds?[/color]” David shouted, but his ears were met with silence.

“[color=ed1c24]Show me where the Hounds are, it’s them you want me to fight right?[/color]” David shouted once more, and again no answer. David felt his frustration peak and expressed it by punching the crystal pillar, but before his fist could make contact a bright light flared from the crystal and it burst into embers of white light that softly melted back into the ground. 

[i]Even if you didn’t mean for me to fight the Hounds, I will regardless. Simply closing my eyes because it’s not my job would make me a terrible hero, and an awful father.[/i] 

David fell to the ground with a sigh, he wasn’t going to get any further with the Earth or their powers, but there was something he needed to get back to as soon as possible.

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David arrived at his house in his normal form, he wasn’t quite sure he was ready to reveal that secret yet, even to his family. With all this business with the Hounds, it might scare them more than anything, and that was something he was never going to do to them.

His house was a two story building, built with red bricks, and a large window right next to the door. Without even needing to enter David could tell they were in the living room, passive flashing lights told him that they were watching TV.

Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his phone and a cold chill swept over him. Using the form he calls Terra Firma, he is essentially naked, no clothes, no armor, and no pockets. The battle against the Hounds and his business afterwards took a few hours, and he had spent all that time in his hero form. During this time he had received close to a hundred calls and messages, from both his wife and daughter, along with Carmine with whom he had switched places with for the day.

It was far too late to call or message that he was alright, except for Carmine but he didn’t matter right now. With a gulp, David unlocked his door and stepped in, bracing himself for what was coming, and hoping he was going to be making the right decisions.
He was right, his family was glued to the tv hoping to hear news about him, they were becoming increasingly worried as their calls and texts continued to go unanswered. But they immediately tossed their gazes towards the door as David made his way in, and their faces said more than words ever could.

“I-I’m home!” David announced with a smile, he wasn’t quite sure how to do this, but he was doing his best.

His wife Cecilia rushed up and slapped her hand across David’s face, leaving him a large red handprint, before drawing into a tight hug. David’s daughter Madison followed soon after and joined the embrace, and together they stood there with the door open for a few minutes before separating. Tears began to stream down all their faces, including David, who had spent most of his day thinking of them, vowing to make sure they never see such brutality. 
Never.