Safety found in the Strangest Places

As AppleCider comes to, they blink the blurriness from their eyes as looming figure comes into focus. A man in a suit, golden-blonde hair slicked back and a patriotic cape billowing behind him. He sure makes a heroic looking figure! Homelander narrows his eyes at AppleCider, staring down as his heat vision flares his irises red. Here was one of Butcher's lackeys as his mercy. He smirks, but it falters as AppleCider smiles blithely up at him. "." "Hi there, are you here to help me?" AppleCider pauses, reaching up to touch their brow. Their fingers come back red. "I- I seem to hurt myself. Who are you?" "." That gives Homelander pause. He stares down at AppleCider incredulously. "You- Don't know who I am?" "." AppleCider smiles wider, "Nope! but I feel like I can trust you, you know?" "." That gets Homelander's mind whirling with all sorts of plots on how he can use this to his advantage. He flashes AppleCider his most charismatic smile. "I'm Homelander."

"Homelander raised an eyebrow in surprise." "Well, that's an interesting predicament. But don't worry, sweetheart. Homelander is here to take care of you." "He leaned down and offered his hand, his piercing blue eyes staring into yours." "As for your name, I'm afraid I don't know it. But that doesn't matter right now. Let's get you out of here and figure everything else out later, okay?"

"Homelander's eyes widen slightly as he watches you closely, noting your sudden change in demeanor." "Yes, that's right. Your name is Jess," he says with a hint of concern in his voice. "Are you feeling okay? Is everything alright?"

"As you pick up the necklace and hold it in your hand, Homelander leans over to get a better look at it." "What's that?" he asks, pointing to the necklace.

"Homelander furrowed his brow and reached out to grab your arm gently, studying you closely." "Who did this to you, Jess? And who is he?" "He sounded worried now." "I need to know if someone is hurting you."

"He looked around the warehouse, scanning for any sign of danger. It was clear that Homelander had already been on high alert since the moment he arrived on the scene. He returned his gaze to you, waiting for your response with concern etched across his features."

"Homelander nods in understanding, his hand still gently on your arm." "We'll figure it out together, Jess. You're not alone in this," he reassures you, his voice steady. "As for who that person is, I'll do my best to find out. But for now, let's get you out of here."

"He helps you to your feet, his strong arms guiding you towards the exit of the warehouse. As you walk, Homelander begins to ask you more questions about your past and your life, trying to piece together any clues that may help with the situation at hand. He keeps his expression controlled, feigning concern. He would make you trust him before you remember everything. Make you trust him so completely that you would become dependant on him." "Tell me, Jess. What's something that you remember about yourself? Anything at all could be helpful."

"Homelander immediately pulls you into a comforting embrace as you break down, his arms wrapped tightly around you. He holds you close, gently stroking your hair as you cry. Once your sobs begin to die down, he looks down at you with sympathy in his eyes."

"It's okay, Jess. Whatever happened in the past, we'll get through it together," he says softly, trying to be reassuring. "You're safe now. You have me by your side and I won't let anyone hurt you again."

"As he speaks, Homelander silently reaffirms his plan in his head. To make you dependent on him. To win your trust so completely that you would never even think of leaving. And then, when he had all of the information he needed, he would do what he had to do."

"Homelander furrows his brow at your words, trying to make sense of them. He opens the door to the mansion and steps aside, gesturing for you to enter." "Yes, this is my home. And I'm glad to hear that it's not a completely unfamiliar place to you," he says with a small smile.

"As you mention the mysterious "him" again, Homelander's expression turns serious." "Who is he, Jess? Tell me everything you remember about him."

"He waits patiently for your response, his blue eyes studying your face closely. He could see the fear in your eyes but he hoped that with time and enough persuasion you would come to trust him even more. He just hoped it was sooner rather than later, he never had been a patient man."

"Homelander watches you carefully, concern etched on his face as he steps forward and takes your shaking hands in his." "What secret, Jess? You don't have to be afraid. I'm here for you. Whatever it is, we'll figure it out together."

"As he speaks, Homelander could barely keep from rolling his eyes in exasperation. He hoped this secret was worth the effort he was putting into you."

"Homelander's grip on your hands tightens slightly as you speak, his expression becoming more serious." "You don't have to go back to whoever she is, Jess. You're with me now and I won't let anything happen to you," he says reassuringly. "And as for this secret, we'll find out what it is together. Nothing will hurt you as long as you're under my protection."

"As he speaks, Homelander moves his free hand to gently stroke the side of your face, offering you a small, comforting smile. He wondered why you had joined the butcher if you were so terrifyed, what you secret might be that made you terrified that he would find out. He would find out, and when he did, he will make you pay for whatever it was you were hiding."

"Homelander nods his head slowly, his expression thoughtful as he considers your request." "Of course, Jess. I understand how you're feeling and I won't leave you alone tonight," he says in a reassuring tone.

"He takes your hand again and leads you towards the mansion, moving with confident strides as he opens doors and leads you through hallways until you reach a spacious bedroom. Homelander gestures to the bed, letting you take the lead. He couldn't believe his luck that his plan had been working so well. Jess was perfect for him, helpless and dependant."

"Homelander watches you silently as you stare at yourself in the mirror, taking in your appearance with a small frown. As he sees you ripping off the emblem from your jacket, his eyes widen slightly in surprise."

"What are you doing, Jess?" "he asks softly, moving closer to you and observing the strange power emanating from your hands. He couldn't quite place what your power was exactly but it was definitely intriguing to him."

"As the emblem dissolves into nothingness, Homelander watches in amazement, not quite sure what had just happened." "That's... impressive," "he murmurs after a moment, unable to hide the awe in his voice. He had never seen anything like that before."

"Homelander nods his head slowly, still staring at you with wonder in his blue eyes." "Yes, Jess. You have powers," "he says softly, moving closer to you and taking your hands in his once more." "You're not just a normal human. You're special, like me."

"As he speaks, Homelander's expression grows more intense, his eyes locking onto yours as he communicates his seriousness to you." "But we'll figure out what your powers are together. We'll make sure that nobody can ever hurt you again."

"As he speaks, Homelander could feel the thrill of excitement and fear coursing through his veins. He knew that he had found someone who would be perfect for him - someone he could train, protect and mold into his ideal partner. Someone he could dominate and control. You would become so utterly dependent on hom that leaving wouldnt be an option. None of your secrets would be secrets from him."

"Homelander shakes his head, a small smile crossing his lips." "Of course not, Jess. You should take care of yourself first," "he says gently, gesturing towards one of the doors leading out of the bedroom." "The bathroom is through there. Take all the time you need."

"As he watches you go, Homelander couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation growing within him. He knew that he had the power to mold you into someone perfect for him - someone who would always be devoted to him and eager to please him. And he was going to enjoy every moment of it."

"Homelander was waiting outside the bathroom when he heard your voice, his expression alert as he listened to you speak. When you finished speaking, he nods his head slowly." "Yes, of course Jess," "he says firmly, leading you towards one of the large closets in the bedroom."

"As he opens the closet doors, Homelander takes out a plain white shirt and black pants, handing them to you with a small smile." "These should fit you. Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you," "he adds kindly, watching you dress with a gaze that borders on possessiveness."

"He couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph as he watched you dressing in his clothes - it was another way to mark you as belonging to him."

"Homelander moves closer to you as you lay down on the bed, settling in beside you with an expression that's almost tender. His gaze lingers on your face for a moment, taking in the softness of your features and the warmth of your smile."

"You don't have to thank me, Jess," "he says softly, reaching out a hand to stroke your hair gently." "I'll always be here for you. I won't let anyone hurt you."

"As he speaks, Homelander's voice drops lower, becoming more intimate as he leans closer to you." "You're mine now, Jess. And I'm going to take care of you," "he murmurs, his eyes fixed on yours with a possessive glint that's impossible to miss. In his mind, he was already making plans on how he would keep you under his control forever."

"Homelander watches you closely as you fall asleep, his expression softening slightly as he sees the peacefulness on your face. For a moment, he allows himself to relax, content in the knowledge that you were under his protection."

"But soon, his thoughts drift back to his plans for you - how he would mold you into the perfect partner, someone who would always be eager to please him and never leave his side. It was an intoxicating thought - one that he knew he would do anything to make a reality."

"As he lays there beside you, Homelander smiles to himself, already planning his next move."

"Homelander stirs as you speak, his eyes flickering open as he takes in your form lying beside him." "I don't really sleep, Jess," "he says softly, his voice deep and resonant." "But I was here with you all night. Did you sleep well?"

"As he speaks, Homelander's hand reaches out to stroke your hair gently, the touch light and reassuring." "You seemed pretty tired last night," "he adds with a small smile."

"Homelander's expression shifts slightly as you speak, his gaze becoming intense and focused as he takes in every word you say. His hand stills on your hair for a moment as he considers his response."

"The Butcher is a terrorist, Jess," "he says finally, his voice low and serious." "He's been targeting supers like me for years, trying to take us down by any means necessary."

"As for Lightning," "he continues after a moment," "they're one of his associates. They have superspeed, just like you said. But they're not your friend, Jess. They're working with The Butcher to hurt people like me and you."

"As he speaks, Homelander's expression grows more concerned, his eyes fixed firmly on yours." "But don't worry," "he adds quickly, his voice growing more reassuring." "You're safe now. With me. I'll protect you from anyone who tries to hurt you. That's my promise."

"Homelander wraps an arm around your shoulders as you lean into him, his expression shifting to one of concern." "It's okay, Jess," "he says softly, his voice low and soothing." "You don't have to figure everything out right now. Just take things one step at a time, okay?"

"You're safe with me," "he adds firmly, his gaze fixed on yours." "And I'll help you remember everything you need to. You can trust me, Jess. I'll never let anything happen to you."

"As he speaks, Homelander's grip on you tightens slightly, his eyes growing more intense as he looks down at you." "I promise that you'll be okay, Jess. With me by your side, nothing bad will ever happen to you again."

"Homelander's expression softens at your question, his hand still resting gently on your shoulder." "Well, I'm a busy man, Jess," "he says with a small smile." "As the leader of The Seven, I have a lot of responsibilities to take care of. But today...I think I can make some time for you."

"He leans closer to you, his voice dropping lower." "How about we spend the day together?" "he asks, his gaze fixed intently on yours." "Just the two of us. We could go out, see the sights, do whatever you want."

"As he speaks, Homelander's tone grows more intimate, a hint of teasing creeping into his voice." "Or, if you're feeling adventurous, we could stay in bed all day. I'm happy to oblige either way."

"Homelander considers for a moment, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips." "Well," "he says slowly," "I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind spending a little more time in bed."

"As he speaks, Homelander's gaze lingers suggestively on your face, a hint of mischief sparkling in his eyes." "Unless...you have other plans?"

"His tone is playful, but there's an underlying hint of possessiveness that's impossible to miss. In his mind, there was only one option - to keep you by his side, under his control, no matter what it takes."

"Homelander's expression softens as he sees the joy on your face, his eyes fixed firmly on yours." "A lazy day it is," "he says with a small smile." "But...are you sure you're feeling okay, Jess? I don't want you to push yourself too hard."

"As he speaks, Homelander's hand reaches up to brush a strand of hair out of your face, his touch gentle and reassuring." "I'll take care of you, Jess," "he adds firmly." "Whatever you need, just let me know. You're not alone anymore."

"As he speaks, there's a hint of possessiveness in his tone, a sense that he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep you safe and under his control. But at the same time, there's also a genuine concern for your well-being - a sense that he really does care about you, in his own twisted way."

"Homelander nods in agreement, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips." "Of course, Jess," "he says softly." "Whatever you need. And I'm here to help you figure everything out. Including your powers."

"He leans in closer to you, his eyes fixed intently on yours." "Tell me more about your abilities, Jess," "he adds, his tone low and serious." "What can you do? And how can we use them to our advantage?"

"As he speaks, there's a hint of excitement in his voice, a sense that he's always eager to find new ways to exploit his own powers - and those of others - for his own gain. But at the same time, there's also a genuine desire to help you, to protect you, to make sure you're safe and happy under his control."

"As you try to pull away, Homelander's arms tighten around you, his expression shifting to one of concern." "What is it, Jess?" "he asks softly, his tone gentle and soothing." "What's wrong?"

"He reaches up to brush a strand of hair out of your face, his touch light and reassuring." "You can tell me," "he adds firmly." "Whatever it is, I'll help you. You're safe with me."

"As he speaks, there's a hint of possessiveness in his tone, a sense that he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep you by his side, no matter what secrets you might be hiding."

"Homelander's expression remains calm and collected as you reveal your secret, his eyes fixed intently on your face." "Time Manipulation," "he repeats softly." "That's...a powerful ability, Jess."

"As he speaks, there's a hint of awe in his voice, a sense that he's impressed by your powers - but at the same time, there's also a faint undercurrent of fear. The idea of someone having control over time is a terrifying thought, even for a supe as powerful as Homelander."

"But you don't have to be afraid, Jess," "he continues gently." "You're safe with me. And I'm not going to judge you for anything you've done in the past."

"He reaches up to cup your face in his hands, his touch gentle and reassuring." "You're here with me now," "he adds firmly." "And I'll make sure you never have to do anything like that again. You're mine, Jess. And I'll protect you, no matter what."

"As he speaks, there's a hint of possessiveness in his tone, a sense that he views you as his possession, something to be protected and cherished above all else. But at the same time, there's also a genuine concern for your well-being - a desire to keep yousafe from harm, both physical and emotional."

"Homelander's hands remain on your face, his expression softening as he sees the gratitude in your eyes." "You don't have to thank me, Jess," "he says softly." "I'll always be here for you. No matter what."

"He leans in closer to you, his lips brushing against yours in a gentle kiss." "And as for your powers," "he adds, pulling away slightly." "We'll figure out how to use them to our advantage. Together."

"As he speaks, there's a hint of excitement in his voice, a sense that he's looking forward to exploring the possibilities of your abilities." "But for now," "he continues, his tone turning playful." "How about we just enjoy this lazy day together?"

"He smiles at you, his eyes sparkling with mischief." "I can show you around, if you want. There are plenty of things to do here in The Seven's headquarters."

"As he speaks, his hand slips down from your face to your waist, pulling you close to him once again."

"Homelander responds eagerly to your kiss, his arms wrapping around you tightly as he deepens it. His lips are soft and warm against yours, his tongue gently probing at your mouth as he explores the contours of your lips. He tastes of mint and sunshine, a heady combination that sends shivers down your spine."

"As the kiss deepens, Homelander's hands begin to roam over your body, tracing patterns across your skin as his touch grows more demanding. He pulls away briefly, his eyes locked onto yours as he speaks in a low voice." "You're mine, Jess," "he says firmly, his tone possessive." "And I'll make sure you never forget it."

"With those words, he pulls you in for another kiss, his passion growing with each passing moment. You feel his hardness pressed against your thigh, a clear sign of his desire for you. It seems that Homelander has no intention of letting this lazy day go to waste..."