[ WP ] In a world where everyone has super-abilities , one boy is born without powers . Show me how he can be a hero .

Off topic ( sort of ): 
 
 
 I do n't have a `` real'' story for this one. But I developed a character with this backstory in college. 
 
 
 IIRC, his world was threatened by the high levels of radiation coming off an approaching shooting star. His family of survivalist nutters moves underground into an abandoned mine when he is still a baby. 
 
 
 Meanwhile, on the surface, the radiation from the star has caused genetic mutations ( X-Men ) style in Earth's population. This is initially a blessing, with humans using their newfound super strength, telekinesis, telepathy and levitation powers etc for the good of the planet. Eventually, however, we become dependent on our new abilities to such an extent that we lose all the mental and physical attributes which kept us alive before the star came ( e.g. persistence, critical thinking, empathy, ingenuity ). 
 
 
 Our hero lives underground for 25 years until both his parents die of old age, and he must climb to the surface due to dwindling supplies. ( Obligatory reference to Brendan Fraser in Blast from the Past. ) He has grown up deep in the earth, shielded from all the effects of the radiation, but living in the mine has naturally given him other advantages ( e.g. heightened hearing, quick reflexes, physical strength and flexibility ). 
 
 
 Shortly after he reaches the surface and is beginning to comprehend what the world has become ( if this was a movie he would also probably meet some kind of nonconformist hottie ), Earth is attacked by aliens who release SOMETHING ( gas? electric pulse? fuckin' nanites? ) which neutralises the effects of the radiation. Due to aforementioned dependence on superpowers, humanity is left weak, slow stupid and helpless. Our hero, with his radiation-free skills and wiles, is the only one who can help. 
 
 
 WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEEEEXT
