Spider Quinn 06: The Lawndale Files - Part 2

Part 2
SpiderGirl wasn’t sure why Brittany wanted to talk to her. “What’s up?” she asked.

“Um, What is it like being a hero, fighting crime?” Brittany asked, whilst twirling a pigtail.

“Difficult. But the thanks I get from the people rescued from muggers make it more than worth it.”

“What made you start?”

“Someone died,” SpiderGirl answered, trying not to give anything away.

But it seemed that Brittany made some connections. “Like that carjacking, when one of my friends’ father died two weeks ago.”

“Yes,” SpiderGirl said carefully. “That was the last straw. That was when I knew Lawndale is declining into a crime filled…” she paused, seeing that Brittany got what she was saying.

Brittany nodded. “But you have powers, right?”

“Yes, but why are you asking all this?” SpiderGirl asked.

“Like, after that death, I’ve been thinking about what’s been happening. And maybe I could help in some way.”

“I work alone,” SpiderGirl answered. She then saw the dejected look on Brittany’s face. “For now.”

“Oh,” Brittany said.

“I’ll think about it,” SpiderGirl said.

Brittany smiled. “Cool.”

“Are you heading home now?” SpiderGirl asked.

“Yes, in Crewe Neck,” Brittany answered.

“I can get you to the gatehouse. I need to get somewhere, as I left a friend in a tight spot with another friend to investigate what you were up to.”

“Sure.”

( SpiderGirl came to the ground and stood up. )