Extended Phoenix Metaphors

When Tommy was 13 years old his town burnt down. He remembered the night with crystal clarity because it was the moment that ruined his life.He remembered the hopelessness, the heat of the fire, the burn of the smoke in his lungs, the strong arms of his saviour and the gentle voice that told him to sleep. He remembered the feeling of safety in that quiet moment. He remembered the chaos of the park and the reports afterwards that claimed that the Syndicate had attacked the town when in reality they had saved it. He remembered being reunited with his friends and then being escorted away by the heroes. He remembered his last words to them: how they had shared a casual “see you soon” that couldn’t have been more untrue. He remembered the events that followed, the stern talks about responsibility and justice and having to do what was right for the greater good. He remembered the first time he stepped into his new bedroom and the first time he heard the lock click behind him. That night was the trigger that ended his freedom and started his superhero career.---OR: Tommy discovers that the line between villain and hero is faint and that good can come from unexpected places