[ WP ] An actually competent henchman manages to kill the superhero .

Rancho Cucamonga was a crappy suburb in L.A. filled with ranch style homes that have 5 digit address numbers. It has strip malls, a downtown, and plenty of parking everywhere you look. Like most L.A. suburbs, it has its share of crime, but what sets Rancho Cucamunga apart is that it has its very own self-proclaimed super villain. He called himself The Heretic and he terrorizes the town by robbing liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries. He and his henchmen also like to tear through the neighborhood on their loud cars and set off other people's car alarms. The Heretic wore a dark costume with a black cape and a pointed hood. He and his henchmen liked to wear a big `` H'' on their chest. 
 
 The Heretic's criminal activity is kept in check by a fellow with the name of Midnight Skunk, who was Rancho Cucamonga's resident super hero. Midnight Skunk was one of these heroes that did n't really have any superpowers, other than being in really good shape and doing all sorts of martial arts. He did at one point have the ability to spray a foul odor out of the tail of his costume, but some residents complained and he had to drop it. He still likes the tail, however, and wears it with his black and white costume when he fights crime. 
 
 These two have been feuding for almost 5 years when it was suddenly brought to a tragic end. It happened one day when The Heretic and his crew were trying to rob a marijuana dispensary for the drugs and the money. There were five of them; The Heretic brought along 4 men as backup. Three of his men had been long time associates but the fourth man was brand new. The new guy was not allowed to carry a gun and was supposed to be the get away driver. He waited outside while the robbery was going down. 
 
 Inside the dispensary, The Heretic had all the customers and workers tied up with duct tape. His three henchmen were looting the place. As The Heretic began to gloat and terrorize the hostages, in jumps the Midnight Skunk! 
 
 `` Fear not, citizens! It is I, the Midnight Skunk here to rescue you!'' the superhero said. He began fighting with The Heretic's men. The Heretic was a small man who was no good in fights. He stood back and gathered the money and loot. Somehow, Midnight Skunk was able to get a jump on all three of his henchmen and disarm them before they could get a single shot off. The terrified hostages looked on with amazement. As they kept fighting, The Heretic made his way to the getaway vehicle. 
 
 As he approached the door, he saw his fourth henchmen approaching. 
 
 `` Are you alright, boss?'' he said. `` I saw the Midnight Skunk!'' 
 
 `` Get back in the car!'' The Heretic said, `` I told you to stay in there!'' 
 
 Just then the fight between Midnight Skunk and The Heretic's henchmen spilled onto the street. The fourth henchman reached into his pants and brought out a 9mm pistol. He fired two shots at the Midnight Skunk and hit him in the chest and stomach. The Midnight Skunk screamed, dropped, and did not get back up again. The other three henchmen were stunned. 
 
 `` You fool!'' The Heretic said, `` Get in the car and get out of here now!'' 
 
 They all escaped in their getaway vehicle and did not stop until they were back in their hideout. All during the drive, The Heretic did n't say a word. He remained silent until they were sure no one was following them. 
 
 `` You were n't supposed to have a gun!'' The Heretic said. 
 
 `` What? I thought you'd be happy! I finally got that Skunk!'' the new henchman said. 
 
 The other henchmen looked down and The Heretic sighed. He began to explain to the new henchman why he was so upset. As it turns out, The Heretic and Midnight Skunk had been cooperating. Each time Midnight Skunk stopped one of The Heretic's robberies, they would put on a fight, but Midnight Skunk would always let the criminals get away. In exchange, The Heretic and his men would not hurt the superhero and this allowed Midnight Skunk to keep fighting crime and selling his action figures. It was beneficial for both because the police generally stayed out of their feud. Now, everything was ruined. 
 
 The Heretic pulled out revolver from his holster and pointed it at the new henchman. The others did the same with their guns. 
 
 `` Wait, please, I'm sorry, please give me another chance! I'll do anything!'' the man begged. 
 
 `` Anything?'' The Heretic said. `` We need a new Midnight Skunk.'' 
 
 `` Oh... Okay...'' the man said. A look of hope entered his eyes. 
 
 `` Hmm.... yes, maybe you can be the new superhero in our little arrangement'' The Heretic said. `` We got ta think of a name and costume'' 
 
 `` Hey, that sounds great! Can I get a costume without a tail?'' the henchman asked. 
 
 `` No!'' The Heretic said, `` The tail is part of the bargain!'' 

