CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE
We did it!” Mighty Man yelled. He hugged Rubberman tightly all of a sudden, jumping up and down. “Justice has prevailed! Once more, evil has been defeated and innocent lives have been saved!”
“Mighty Man, can you please let go of me?” said Rubberman in a strained voice. “You’re crushing the air out of my lungs …”
Although I was happy as Mighty Man at Xero’s death, I didn’t waste time celebrating. Instead, I rushed over to the blue sedan and ripped the passenger door off its hinges and tossed it away. Mom and Dad immediately piled out of the car and hugged me tightly and I hugged them tightly back.
“Oh, Alex, I was so worried about you,” said Mom, hugging me fiercely before letting go. “We were so scared and worried.”
“But we’re also proud of you, son,” said Dad. He
