12 Chapter 11: The New Day to Day

'l blame myself. After having helped stop an alien invasion and terrorism on the planet. I thought life was gonna be more of that. But I forgot a few things. Number one my parents left me a company to go will the family home. Apex Industries, we do everything from pharmaceuticals to weapons development and I'm not complaining, I mean who would right? It is a multi-billion dollar company that was set to inherit at a certain age. Which I turned a year ago. So now not only am I Byakko member of the team that saved the world and star of one too many romcom novels. But Ezekiel Baihu twenty-three-year multibillionaire CEO of a company I was groomed to run, but was given the opportunity all too soon with the tragic loss of my parents. However, with quick things, a strong spirit, and infectious charisma, has managed to keep his company in the big leagues. The playground for fellow billionaires like Lex Luthor, Bruce Wayne, and Oliver Queen. He might be the youngest of the big dogs but he's got the grit and moxxy to last. As was said by one Miss Lois Lane of the Daily Planet. Sure there is the plus like being rich and running a company have its moments but combat is where I feel alive. And if u weren't so damn good at it, maybe they are more crimes to stop and people's asses to kick. But I am that good and the crime rate is low, with just the occasional petty theft but with help from my company. Apex Industries is the beacon of innovation and architecture of change for Metro City. Ahh, how I miss DC and its high rate of cr- I mean how I miss protecting it from the scum of the world.

Which brings me to number two. I'm too strong for the current threats of the world or at least of this city. But let's be real give me a week maybe two max and every one of the Bats rogues would be in jail. Sure I get my occasional Meta but there untrained, unfocused, and lack conviction. There were just random people who were blessed with gifts and chose the easy waysucceedcess. And when net with the obstacle known as me, one they could not overcome they gave up. Sure the beating made them but I've been monitoring security feeds from The Rig a prison and rehabilitation center for villains constructed by and funded by you guessed it Apex Indusries. Currently housing only 200 inmates but with talked about transferring meta criminals from other more overpopulated prisons, its numbers may soon grow.' my inner monologue is soon interrupted by the sound of knocking on my door.

"Yes Madie" to which the door opened to reveal a 5'6 redhead with a heart-shaped face and curvaceous figure a lovely blue dress that stopped just below the knee but did nothing to hide her figure and a matching pair of heels.

"How do you always know it's me sir" she inquired with a smile on her face.

"Because if it was anyone, you'd be a terrible secretary" I replied to which she chuckled."So to what do I owe the interruption" I asked

"Right, it's about the clean energy project you pitch to Wayne Enterprises, Star Labs, and LexCorp," she replied with a serious tone.

"Let me guess, two out of three" I replied.

"Yes sir, while LexCorp is interested in the idea and is willing to fund it. Said funding is on the condition that Apex Industries helps fund Project Cadmus. And until we respond to that the answer is no. However, Wayne Enterprises and Star Labs are excited to embark on this new frontier." she replied with excitement

"Very well have Parker send the prototype schematics for the arc-reactor to their booth as soon as the funding is confirmed and have Sebas pull up front I'm done for today" I replied while packing my briefcase.

"Understood Sir," she said while leaving

"Oh and Madie," I said just before she could close the door catching her attention.

"Yes Sir," she said as she peeped through the door

"Get some rest, you running on fumes," I said with a small smile and a hint of concern in my tone.

"Yes Sir" she replied with a sweet smile before closing the door.

As I arrived downstairs my driver Sebas was waiting for me with the door open. Sebas is to me the embodiment of a silver fox. Silver-Grayish hair and bore in a dapper suit and the man was built like a brick shit house. He was in his sixties but the only indication of that was his hair. His face looks like someone in his late thirties and did I mention he was JACKED?

Hell of a driver too, got me home in a few minutes. Ahhh home my sanctuary, I had no security guards present something my employees constantly mention. But, I also don't need them. My father had this house warded to high hell. Not to mention I would hear the intruders coming before they reached the gate.

My house although most would say mansion is very traditional in design. With potent Japanese aesthetics. In my compound was the main house, the courtyard the gardens the garage, the dojo, the servant's quarters, and the second house and studio I use for painting and sculpting.

As sat on my couch with some Jasmine tea my phone rang. It is not my work phone but the phone that never rings that I got from Victor Stone aka Cyborg. This was the second time it's rang since I got it. The first was during testing.

I answer and rest it on the table and a hologram of Cybird appears.

"Hey Byakko are you busy right now" he asked.

I gave him an incredulous look, glanced down at my kimono and back at him, and took my brow but said nothing. He scratches the back of his head and clears his throat.

"Right let me get on with it. While on patrol in the Atlantic, the entire crew of a USS California was killed by an unknown attacker. I teleported to the sub via a Boom Tube and found hand prints on the hull and the nuclear missiles missing right before I was attacked by someone" he informs me.

"Are you alright Victor?" I asked

"Yeah all good, thanks for asking" he replied with a small smile.

"Anyway I've send invited to all the other. Billy is here with me, Flash is on his way and Lantern left to get Batman" he informed me.

Hmm that seems wait what

"You sent Lantenr to get Batman. Do you hate him" I asked with a slight chuckle

"What no no I sen Bats a invite and he said he was busy. Lantenr to that personally for whatever reason and left for Gotham" he said with a sigh.

"Alright in in my way" I said adm he nodded before the call ended and the hologram ceases.

I got up with my tea in had still warm. And took sios as I head outside. Sebas was waiting by the doorway with a tray in hand. I set the empty cup down.

"Are you going on a hunt sir" he inquired

My kimino vanished and my armor appeared.

"It would seem so Sebas. If I'm not back in time for work. Let Magie handle my calls as usual. Only contact me if necessary. " I instructed as my body began ascending.

"Very well Sir" he acknowledged

Once I cleared my compound I headed for the Star Labs in Central City. I broke the sound barrier as my visage donned a playful smile. Let's hope there worthy prey present during this potential hunt.