An unexpected invite arrived at my home two months ago.

'Lon, aka my archnemesis Xarg,

as much as we are rivals, we are, in a way, friends.

That is why I'd love to invite you to my wedding.

I have the pleasure of being with a wonderful woman who enjoys adventure, so I know she is not afraid of our conflict.

Her name is Iva, and I couldn't be happier with her.

She's really looking forward to meeting you.

Trint, aka your archnemesis Valour.'

Of course it was my honour to accept the invite and meet my rival's bride, and soon-to-be damsel in distress haha.

I'm just arriving at the venue. It is absolutely beautiful! I get out of my car. "LON! YOU MADE IT!"

That unmistakable voice... I turn. "Trint!" I call with a grin. The two of us have a 'civilian greeting' where we give each other our best punch to the chest. As usual, his is stronger. As we laugh it off, I see a gorgeous woman approach.

"Lon, meet my lovely bride, Iva!"

I give her a smile and grab her hand, kissing it. I'm quite the gentleman when I need to be. "It is a pleasure, Iva. You've chosen a wonderful man."

She blushes. "Well, thank you! I must say, you're quite formal for a villain."

I shrug. "We know how to behave ourselves... we just choose not to!" I smirk, then motion for Trint to follow me to a quiet spot.

"You know I can't go a day without causing trouble" I start. "I thought just as the reception winds down, I could give Iva her first 'adventure'. You know, a beautiful wedding, followed by her being captured, with me trying to get on your nerves... I won't even stop you from saving her, at least this time, just give her a taste of what it's like to be married to a hero."

Trint smiles and nods. "I'll give you a signal. Wait for the signal."

"I know the rules" I say sarcastically, earning myself a punch in the shoulder. We both go back to join the guests.

​

The ceremony starts shortly afterwards. I watch as Iva, looking very angelic, is walked down the isle. I remind myself to wait, my chance will come. Just as the speech begins, the doors burst open, and some teen dashes over to the hero. "I got your invite, stupid! How did you mess up so badly?"

This kid proceeds to shove Trint against a wall. I watch as Trint tries, but fails, to move his arm. I know this ability - the ability to control the muscles of another person. Trint, I mean Valour, is helpless. The kid looks at me. "You're Xarg, right? Known for controlling the mind? Together, we can both crush this 'hero'!"

I stand up, casually walking over. I see the terror in Valour's eyes. But he is not my target. As I walk over, the kid is compelled to let Valour go, much to his confusion. I force him to his knees.

"What is your name? Both civilian and villain."

He looks at me, completely bewildered. "Umm... Milo, and... Bolt... what..."

I nod. "You're new to the game, aren't you? You've made a very big mistake today."

"Mistake?" I watch as Bolt's expression goes all over the place, his eyes fidgeting, his mouth trembling, his nose twitching.

"Valour, right now, is Trint. I am not Xarg, I am Lon. Trint invited me as his archnemesis... and friend. Who invited you?"

"Umm... Iva, my... my cousin... I thought she set this gig up... she knew I always wanted to-"

I look at Iva. "Is this true?"

Iva nods, her face red. "I didn't think he'd be stupid enough to ruin my wedding. I... I thought he knew..."

"Knew what?" Bolt is scowling, eyes glaring at me.

"Rule number 1 of the villain-hero conflict: know your time and place. You attacked a hero at his wedding. No-one will stand for that." I will him to his feet. "I'm going to have to break a rule myself, it looks like..." I look at Trint, who gives me the go ahead. I proceed to pound this kid until he's a bruised, bloody mess.

I then pick him up as I hear ambulance sirens. The kid is taken in. "He won't make that mistake again" I state, taking my seat. Just before I sit down, I get a quick hug from Trint.

"Thank you" he whispers. The wedding continues, and the rest of it goes off without a hitch.

​

Just as people are preparing to leave after the reception, I get the signal from Trint. I put on my evil grin, and tear off my tuxedo to reveal my villain outfit (tux bought, not rented, I'm not stupid), sending everyone into shock. "Well... this wedding was fun, but now the party's over, I'm ready to go back to being Xarg."

Trint gives me his angry stare. "You were waiting for this, weren't you, Lon?"

I cackle. "You didn't really think I'd leave without causing trouble? I even have something precious I can take from you!" Using my powers, I force Iva forward, walking towards me. Valour, dropping his civilian act, attempts to stop me, but I will him to stay put. I take Iva's hand, spin her so my arm is wrapped around her, and vanish.

"So, Iva... how do you like my place?" I've tied my captive to a chair, which is bolted to the floor. My hideout is dark, designed to be creepy. Despite this, Iva smiles at me.

"I was hoping for an exciting married life... and already you don't disappoint!"

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