Gavin Jones

"The world needs heroes again, maybe more than ever."

- Gavin Jones to Kyle Blood

Gavin was Kyle Blood's best friend. Gavin looked out for Kyle and wanted him to become a superhero. Unlike Kyle and many others of the time period, Gavin trusted superheroes and believed the world was better off when they were more accepted. He wanted the laws against vigilantes to be improved, allowing for the return of an old superhero team, H.U.U., and Kyle to join them when he is ready. Unfortunately, while helping Kyle become confident enough to use his powers, Gavin and Kyle accidentally started a fire. Gavin was burned and injured in the fire. Kyle offers to help, but Gavin sacrifices himself so that Kyle and his powers stay a secret from the law.

Personality
Gavin is a cheerful and energetic young man. He likes to support others, especially Kyle. Gavin plays a team sport called hoverball, which conveys his group-oriented personality and his athleticism. Unlike Kyle, Gavin is rather popular with others his age, but he spends most of his time with Kyle.

Gavin is the only person who knows what Kyle has been through, including the fact that Kyle has an illegal superpower. Despite his outgoingness, Gavin does a fairly good job with Kyle's most dangerous secret.

Gavin is less strategic than Kyle. During a game of H.U.U. Brawlers, an old illegal superhero card game, Gavin loses to Kyle and confesses that he always gets outplayed.

In truth, Gavin feels that he is hopeless. Gavin was raised with little money and during a time when the H.U.C. government was becoming something like a dictatorship. Gavin wishes he could fight against oppression himself, and he supports Kyle, in part, because he believes Kyle has the ability to make real change with his powers.

A Loyal Friend
Gavin stands by Kyle during his darkest time. After Kyle had used his secret power in public, the government sent soldiers to eliminate Kyle and his parents, who also had powers. Kyle survived, but the soldiers killed his parents. Kyle blames himself for that. Gavin remains a great friend to Kyle during this time, when Kyle is depressed and about ready to give up on using his powers.

Another Accident
While Gavin and Kyle are alone in the Jones residence, a one-room apartment, Gavin finally convinces Kyle to give his powers another try. Kyle's ability to control the wind is measured against a small, innocuous candle. The goal is to see how Kyle's wind will feed or put out the small light. However, Kyle loses control almost instantly, starting a fire. Between the two of them, Gavin suffers more injuries. He cannot walk. Kyle offers to help Gavin escape the burning building, but Gavin refuses, stating that Kyle would not be able to escape fast enough (before the authorities arrive) if he carries Gavin, who is larger and stronger than Kyle. Gavin passes away, telling Kyle one final time that it will all be worth it, because Gavin will have died helping the world and his best friend.

Family

 * Mr. Jones - Father

Allies

 * Kyle Blood - Best friend

Enemies


 * Brendon Chase - President of H.U.C.