Titans fought overhead. Larger than life, stronger than mere mortals - they fought. Crashing into buildings. Punches sending their opponents barrelling through the street - into massive craters.

People ran in all directions - including me. You can’t run far enough fast enough to get away from a fight like this. They are just everywhere.

I ran to the park. At least I won’t get crushed by a building. I should be able to see them coming.

They tumbled into the park. A trail of destruction behind them. Red Justice had the upper hand. He was beating Dr. Mechano bloody with his fists. His hands were moving faster than I could even see.

It was over. Dr. Mechano was dead. His head crush flat by the beating. Red Justice fell over, exhausted.

“Hey kid! Kid! Come over here,” he panted. He leaned up against a tree trunk.

I walked over cautiously.

“I am done. I might have won but I am dying. Just too much damage. Take off my helmet, would you?”

I knelt beside him. His helmet covered his head and face. I couldn’t see a way to take it off.

“There is a button. On the left side…,” he said weakly.

I pushed the button and face mask opened up. I eased his helmet off as carefully as I could.

As soon as it was off he began to shrink. His massive muscles deflated. His shoulders got narrower. He transformed from a hulking adult to a wiry teenager - like me.

“Thanks,” he said quietly. “Take the helmet. Red Justice can’t die as long as someone is willing to put the helmet on.”

I looked at the helmet and then back to him.

“It will make you strong. You will be able to fly. And fast - so fast. You will be a super hero. But you can be defeated. You can die. cough but it is worth it. When your time comes - pass the helmet ooooon….”

His eyes closed. He looked like he was sleeping, slumped against the tree trunk.

I stood up and put on the helmet. I closed the face mask - it sealed with a loud click. I grew taller and wider. My muscles stretched and grew. My clothes transformed into Red Justice’s suit.

I am Red Justice!