Chapter 13

In actual fact, Isaac was not all that far away. And he saw clearly the stalemate. He smirked to himself and thought up a way to take advantage of it.

To Taylor and Rachel's surprise there was thunderous applause. Looking around they could see that they were in Spanish attire, like that from 'the Mask of Zorro'. Actually, thinking about it, Rachel realised that's exactly what their surroundings looked like - the hall where the party had been held in that very movie. Guessing from the applause, the two realised that they must have just been dancing in front of everyone.

*Ike has been watching way too many movies lately.* Taylor muttered.

*You can't blame him for being bored.*

*Yes, I can. Ike, I blame you for being bored!*

*Oh c'mon Taylor.* Rachel said. *Jess could heal his leg, but if she does that, then it won't heal naturally and the doctors, uhh, well, you know.*

*Ahh, secrecy. The enemy of, umm, something.*

Rachel gave him a smirk and then looked around suspiciously.

*Ok, I'll bite. Where's Ike and what's he pl-*

She never got a moment to finish for, at that moment, a gang of thugs entered the room, led by Isaac of course.

*Ladies and Gentlemen.* Isaac announced. *Do as we say and no one will be hurt. We just want cash, jewelry, and anything else of value.*

*Oh please.* Rachel muttered.

*Silence girlie.*

*Girlie?*

*I said silence! Boys I think we'll take her too actually. Good for ransom.*

It was about then that Rach looked around for Taylor.

*Oh please no.* she groaned.

Isaac looked to where she had looked. There was Taylor, dressed up as Zorro.

*Ah ha Zorro! You have come! And you have met your match!*

As Zorro - err, Taylor - swung down to Isaac on a rope, Isaac turned into Superman, causing Rachel to giggle. Taylor drew his sword and Isaac used his lasers to shoot it out of his hand.

*Hang on a sec!* Taylor objected. *Avie can do that. I think that's defying the 'no powers' rule.*

*It is not. Superman can do that.* Isaac replied. *Doesn't matter if Avie can or not.*

*The powers rule only applies to our powers Tay.* Rachel remarked thoughtfully. *We aren't allowed to use our own powers or each others powers. I think, because he is impersonating Superman, it's ok this time.*

Taylor grumbled at that. Isaac grinned, and then held Taylor in a head lock.

*Say I won!*

*No!*

*But I have won.*

*You have not!*

*I have so defeated you! Admit it little brother.*

*I admit nothing of the sort!*

Chapter 14