Infinite Justice: Beyond (Marvel,DC,DBZ X/Over, IC, Open)

[Rupudska]

"I could just break it off. Unless there's some sort of thing that I'm missing about it." He says and notices Julie mentioning another mind on the ship. One long annoyed sigh later. "Is there an Open House sign on my ship or something?" He asked half to Julie and half to himself. "Alright. Let's check it out." He said and walked through the ship to where he found another person who appeared on his ship. "Two questions. How do all keep finding my ship? And two, why is it always MY ship? And a bonus question, how the hell were you breathing in space?" This was starting to become slightly annoying. All he wanted to do was stop being someone else's errand boy. But instead, it seemed that he got promoted to babysitter.

Noreen, who was still breathing heavily (ad resting with her hands on her knees), slowly pushed herself up to a standing position before answering.

"In order, yours was the first damn ship that I saw out here, two, how the bloody hell should I know, and three, I wasn't. I was in that pod that just passed by and was running out of oxygen, so I would greatly appreciate you not kicking me off of your ship."

[Scotatrova]

Knight's Domain
The Knight, Lawbringer

11:30am

Marcus sat at the Knight computer, no longer in his Lighter armor Marcus recieved the chance to final, take a moment to relax. Marcus was inputting Contingency plans for worse case scenarios, many of them involving if The Knitht were incapacitated or even dead. Marcus took a break from Typing and rubbed his Forehead, Sanza chimed in, [How Is your work going Sir?], "it's going alright Sanza, and please, Call me Marcus", [of course sir]. Marcus shook his head as he continued to type, he was interrupted when a large thud and shakig of the ground, which shook the whole Domain, caught his attention. Anna contacted Marcus on his earpiece, ["What was that?"], Marcus looked around, ["I don't know, we're quiet a long ways underground so whatever the impact was had to have been-"]. Marcus' father interrupted the conversation when he quickly, and , most notably fearfully, COntacted Marcus. [Son, Quickly, Turn on the Channel 9 News].

Sanza Turned on the news on a Seperate monitor, Marcus quickly saw the Horrible Situation in downtown Chicago.

Metahuman Villain Thunder attacking Downtown Chicago

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"We've recieved reports of a Metahuman Villain, Calling himself "Thunder", Is Attacking Downtown chicago. The Metahuman staretd out robbing the Chicago National Bank, when P{olice turned up at the scene he attacked them, so far no FireArms, no matter what caliber, have been effective. The Police Commissioner is now ordering people to Evacuate Downtown Chicago and. More News as the Situation Develops".

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Twitter Feed: @Jamie111 "Where are you Knight?"

Marcus gave a Stark, Angered face, Thomas chmined in again. ["What are you going to do Marcus?"], "I'm going to Go Down there, and Stop Him" Marcus said as he stood up and walked over to the Armor Container. Marcu stepped in, turned around, extended his arms and the doors closed. Anna quickly came rushing out of the Hallway, half dawned in her Lawbringer suit, Marcus walked out in the Powered Knight suit. "I'm Goi-", "No You're not". The Knight said walking to the VTOl Hangar, Anna grabbed his left wrist, forcing him to turn alightly around to her. "You'll need some sort of back up, Let me operate the VTOL and give you backup where you need it". The Knight paused for a second, then nodded his head, giving her the go ahead, The Knight and Lawbringer cimbed into the VTOL. "When I bail out of the VTOL, keep at a Distance, I'll message you if i need Air Support". Lawbringer Nodded as she buckled up. The Knight wasted no time, switching the VTOl into hover mode and blasting up and out of the VTOL exit.

The VTOL shot through the Chicicago Air, The Kngiht radioed to Sanza, "Sanza Link me to the Commissioner", [Yes sir]. After a Mnute The Knight heard, ["Dispatch this is the commissioner, who is-"], "John It's me", ["Knight, Thank God, THis guy is tearing through everyone"], "I'll stop him, Keep your men at a Distance, This is going to get rough". The Knight the hovered The VTOL Near Chicago's grande Avenue, The Knight climbed out onto the wing, nodding to Lawbringer who climbed over into the Pilot's seat. The Knight then dropped off from the VTOL, falling in an aerodynamic Position, "Activate propulsion Jets" The Knight said. The small Jets activated and the Knight's Metal Cape locked up, slowing The Knight's Descent. The Knight then landed hard on The Asphalt Street, on one knee with his fist slamming into the ground.

The Knight stood up, Looking down the Grande Avenue he meet eye contact with The Metahuman Villain, Thunder. Thunder looked at The Knight and gave a Devilish smile, "I'll Assume you're The Holy Guardian Knight, right?" he said ina half sarcastic tone. The Knight began to walk towards Thunder, "I'm giving you one chance to stand down", Thunder laughed, "Or WHAT?". "Or I'll beat your Face into the Pavement" Thunder laughed, "THEN BRING IT ON!" THunder yelled jumping up and preparing to smash down onto The Knight. "have it your way".

The Battle of God V Man

The Knight activated his Jet Boosters, flyign up and smashing against THunder, The Knight then propelled Thunder down into the Pavement of the street, tearing it up and smashing down onto of Thunder. Thunder kicked The Knight off, Sending The Knight flying back, the Knight rolled backwards and landed on his feet. Thunder flew forwards, Punching The Knight Hard in the chest, Leaving a fist imprint in it. Thunder than began to Hit The Knight in the fist with aleft hook, then a right hook, The a Left Hook again. Thunder Attempted to Right Hook The Knight again, But The Knight beat him to the punch and Caught His fist midswing, causing the Kinetic Energy to clash and 2 nearby Cars to be thrown back. The Knight twisted Thunder's hand and arm around, forcing TZHunder down to one Knee. The Knight then punched Thunder straight in the jaw, smashign him into the Concrete sidewalk crushign it. The Knight then grabbed Thunder with both hands and threw him, turning in the process, and throwing him accross the street into a large concrete Pillar.

Thunder's back slammed into the Pillar at The Chicago national Bank, Thunder loked up to see The Knight jumping at him, Thunder reached to his right and grabbed a large chunk of the Pillar. Then swung it at the Knight, sending The Knight crashing into a convenience store. The Knight got to his fee,t only to be knocked off them again by Thunder, pushing them out of the fromt store window out onto the street. The Knight, on his back with THunder's right knee keeping him down, attempted to blocked with the Suit's arms as Thunder kept throwing punches at The Knight. The Knight managed to get his legs free, reeling them back, and Kickign THunder off him. THunder swung a left hook at the Knight, The Knight ducked down, throwing a hard punch into Thunder's pelvis. Thunder reeled back, The Knight took booth of his fitss and slammed them on both sides of Thunder's Neck. The Knight reached back, grabbing his Sword Hilt and extending it. Building up a hard swing, The Knight swung underhand, sending THunder flyign back, smashing through the back of a truck, smashign off a car and landing Hard against a Statue in the middle of the Grand Avenue Square. Thunder laughed as he got up.

"I've got to Admit, You actually somewhat hurt me Knight", The Knight stood there and watched as cracked his neck. "But this time, I'm taking off the Kid GLoves". Thunder began flying towards The Knight, The Knight's armor adjusted, locking the fiasts to give the power suit's punches more impact. The Knight saw a metal gerdur laying straight infront if him. The Knight stomped on the end of The gerdur, Causing the end to stick up, Thunder was too slow to avoid and his CHin and lower jaw slammed into the Gerdur's end. The Knight jumped and slammed down onto Thunder's chest. crushign the street below them and sending Thunder and The Knight into a Water line below. Thunder stood up, the water at their knees, Thunder took a swing at the Knight, The Knight ducked, Kneeing THunder in the stomach and slammed his right elbow down onto Thunder's back. The Knight pressed his right foot onto Thunders back causing him to be submerged in water. The Knight grabbed THunder by the shoulders and neck and slammed his head down continuously into the stonework of the Waterline. Thunder regained his focus turning over and grabbing the Knight, Thunder threw the Knight of the The water line, creating a new hole in the ground. The Knight landed on his stomach, Thunder didn't stop as he grabbed The Knight's right leg and swung him, sending him crashing into a construction yard.

The Knight Stood up, preparing to continue his fight with THunder, The Knight grabbed a steamroller wheel to his left with both hands and swung right as thunder was within a few feet, Knocking THunder off guard. The Knight then lifted the heavy steamroller wheel and slammed it down on Thunder. Thunder gritted his teeth er he threw it off, then flew into The Knight, sending it crashing through walls of plaster, stone, and metal of the under construction building. The Knight contacted Sanza mid flight, ["Update on the Suit's System?"], [65% Efficency sir], ["Just Enough"]. The Knight lietfed his amrs and slammed His elbows down onto Thunder's shoulderblades, Sending them crashing into the Ground. The Knight grabbed a heavy gerdur layign on the ground and lifted it, Swinging leftwards and sendign Thunder crashing into the Stone Foundationwork of the Building.

Guardian and Kalder were flying a few hundred feet in the air in what seemed to be over Lake Michigan.

"Have you ever been to Chicago Kalder?"

"Why no Guardian, I actually haven't. I've been to Los Angeles, I've been to New York City. But I seemed to miss Chicago."

"Well, it's actually a wonderful city to visit. Especially this time of year."

Guardian looked over to see the bright lights of Chicago sitting on the lake. As they flew closer, Guardian stopped midflight and focused on this strange obscurity.

"What's the matter Guardian?"

"I'm not quite sure...All I see is....I think there are two individuals fighting."

Guardian and Kalder began to fly closer and they could clearly make out two men fighting each other. One was a bulky, muscular man and the other seemed to be in a metal suit. Guardian looked around to see some people fleeing the surrounding area, as the two men were pummeling each other.

"Kalder, I want you to get as many citizens as you can out of here, before anyone gets hurt."

Kalder nodded and went to go aid the people and get them out of there. Guardian then landed in the middle of the street in between the two with a loud stomp.

"Gentlemen, please, there are civilians, please refrain from destroying the city here and now."

[Scotatrova]

Guardian and Kalder were flying a few hundred feet in the air in what seemed to be over Lake Michigan.

"Have you ever been to Chicago Kalder?"

"Why no Guardian, I actually haven't. I've been to Los Angeles, I've been to New York City. But I seemed to miss Chicago."

"Well, it's actually a wonderful city to visit. Especially this time of year."

Guardian looked over to see the bright lights of Chicago sitting on the lake. As they flew closer, Guardian stopped midflight and focused on this strange obscurity.

"What's the matter Guardian?"

"I'm not quite sure...All I see is....I think there are two individuals fighting."

Guardian and Kalder began to fly closer and they could clearly make out two men fighting each other. One was a bulky, muscular man and the other seemed to be in a metal suit. Guardian looked around to see some people fleeing the surrounding area, as the two men were pummeling each other.

"Kalder, I want you to get as many citizens as you can out of here, before anyone gets hurt."

Kalder nodded and went to go aid the people and get them out of there. Guardian then landed in the middle of the street in between the two with a loud stomp.

"Gentlemen, please, there are civilians, please refrain from destroying the city here and now."

The Knight was cut from the battle when he heard a man hovering next to him,
"We Evacuated Civilians in a 10 Block Radius to Avoid civilian Casualti-" The Knight was cut off when Thunder slammed into him smashing him through metal support beams and into a Stone wall. Thunder grabbed The Knight's Suit by a ashoulder and said. "yes, Oh Valiant Knight, STOP DESTROYING THE CITY". "Electrical Shock Bursts Engage", Thunder raised an eyebrow. The Knight then slammed both fists into the side of his head, once they both made contact they gave a huge electrical shock to Thunder, THunder was knock out of focus, The Knight began to punch Thunder again and again. THunder attempting to block and regain focus. The Knight tripped Thunder and Placed hsi right foot o THunder' pressing him hard into the Ground.

"I'll give you One more chance to give up. Refuse and I'll break every bone in your body". Thunder laughed as he grabbed the Knigh's foot and swung it to his left, slamming the Knight down onto hsi Right side, then grabbed his foot and threw The Knight upwards Smashing him up through 3 floors of the COnstruction building. Thunder smarked at Guardian, "Don't Mind me Guardian" Thunder said, laughing as he flew upwards through the holes created by The Knight.

Guardian sighed and shook his head

"Well, here we go."

Guardian lunged after Thunder and grabbed his foot. After grabbing Thunder's foot, he pull him down and threw him back down into the ground. Guardian then slammed his foot on his chest and got closer to him.

"Now Thunder, are you gonna stop or will I have to make you like all those other times?"

[Scotatrova]

Guardian sighed and shook his head

"Well, here we go."

Guardian lunged after Thunder and grabbed his foot. After grabbing Thunder's foot, he pull him down and threw him back down into the ground. Guardian then slammed his foot on his chest and got closer to him.

"Now Thunder, are you gonna stop or will I have to make you like all those other times?"

Thunder smirked at Guardian,
"Bite me Boy Scout", Thunder reached to his right and grabbed a huge chunk of concrete, Thunder swung it upwards, catching Guardian off guard and Knocking him off. Thunder stood up, Getting ready to duke it out with Guardian, "I Know you Boy Scouyt, You won't Kill. But I'm not anchored like you are!". Thunder was caught off guard when The Knight dropped onto his back, "Round Two" The Knight said as he charged up the Electrical charge in the Suit's fists punched both Sides of Thunder's heads. Thunder gave out a Yell before reachign up and throwing The Knight offer him, smashing him into a wall. Thunder looked as both Guardian and The Knight got back up ready to fight.

"Now this is REAL Interesting" he said as he readied for the 2 V 1 fight.

Kalder appeared behind and blasted Thunder so hard that he was sent flying forward. Guardian barely moved to the side as Thunder flew passed him into a building. Kalder walked up besides Guardian and looked down at Thunder.

"This was the guy that you nearly leveled a city with last time? I barely used a fraction of my power to send him over here, this should be fun."

[Scotatrova]

Kalder appeared behind and blasted Thunder so hard that he was sent flying forward. Guardian barely moved to the side as Thunder flew passed him into a building. Kalder walked up besides Guardian and looked down at Thunder.

"This was the guy that you nearly leveled a city with last time? I barely used a fraction of my power to send him over here, this should be fun."

Thunder stood up, between Guardian, Kalder, and The Knight, THunder knew he was outmatched.
THunder smirked,
"I Know when I'm beat, Guardian, You haven't changed a bit Boy Scout". Thunder glanced back over at The knight, "you however, You're interesting. I'll see you later, Knight". Thunder then turned, and before any of them could react, Thunder flew off blasting away. The Knight walked up to wheer THunder was, 5 feet next to Guardian and Kalder. The Knight peered over at Guardian, "Friend of yours?". The Knight said, The Knight turned and walked over to Guardian and Kalder, they were at the same height, The Knight being slightly taller from the Power Suit he was wearing. The Knight saw the immense power stored in these individuals, The Knight was unnerved by the power but saw they weren't the likes of Thunder.

"I'm The Knight, Protector of Chicago", The Knight extended his hand.

Guardian shook the Knight's hand and introduced himself.

"My name is Guardian, and this here is my extraterrestrial friend Kalder."

Kalder extended his hand and was going to introduce himself but he nearly fell over as he grabbed his head. Guardian looked over, a bit worried.

"Are you OK Kalder?"

Kalder shook his head and focused his vision.

"Yeah, I just feel a but lightheaded."

"Anyways, I do know Thunder, as me and him have a complicated history. Let's just say Denver nearly made it out alive of our last confrontation."

[Scotatrova]

Arovea, Sector 3250, 20 Light Years Away

The Planet of Arovea. A wonderful planet, over 3 billion years old with life forming only a billion years after it's formation. The native inhabitants, known as the Aroveans, are a caring and generous race. They have a reputation on a galactic scale of being all knowing, and well known for their unique powers and abilities. But this nice planet and race will be the collateral damage of an 80,000 year old eternal, known as Amara. Amara had visited the planet over 400 years ago, as she made her trek through the universe. She wasn't welcomed much by the locals, though there was plenty enough that were caring. After she left, she wasn't seen again. Though, the planet will feel her presence again. Amara was heading back to Earth, at speeds not seen by any Arovean, in fact, they didn't even see her coming. Amara zipped past the moon Anan, which dissipated in a ball of dust within seconds, and she zoomed past Arovea. Soon, there wasn't anything left of Arovea but a scorched surface of the planet. Everything there was burned within seconds, and anything surviving afterwards would slowly die due to the sudden loss of the thin atmosphere. Any Arovean within a 200 light year radius would ultimately feel the loss of their home planet, as there was a life force present on the planet that kept all Arovean's connected. As soon as that life force is gone, then their connection with the planet is severed. Aroveans in nearby planets and galaxies would feel the sudden rush of losing their life force, and may be weakened as a result. An entire civilization abolished, millennium of culture destroyed, art lost. This was genocide on a planet wide scale. All planets and nearby galaxies would suffer with the loss of Arovea, as it proved to be a large hub for interplanetary and intergalactic trade. Arovea was gone, and a scorched hell remained. Amara continued her trek back to Earth, and the loss of Arovea and other planets would prove devastating and horrendous.

[Scotatrova]

Chicago

Kalder and Guardian were just about to head back to L.A. when Kalder felt this sudden headache. He received vivid images. Arovea, destroyed and scorched, a purple beam making it's way back to Earth, and a woman. The woman appeared to be middle aged, with silver hair and snow white eyes. She was dressed in a fashion he had never seen before, and it was very luminescent. Suddenly, there was a bright purple beam in the sky above them, and Kalder suddenly realized what was happening.

"Move!"

Kalder pushed Guardian out of the way and also jumped away. In the direct middle of where they were standing, was the woman Kalder just saw moments earlier. She stood before them, the ground beneath her shattered and a mystical purple energy emitting from her body and eyes. She stared down at Kalder before speaking, her voice sounded like it was on a whole nother frequency.

"Kalder Sharem. Heed my warning. He will come for you. You must take her and run."

"I-it was you. You're the woman in my vision."

Kalder stopped as he started to feel different. His connection to Arovea, he couldn't feel it anymore. It was like it had vanished. He thought back to the memory. Arovea was scorched as a purple beam shot by. Then he realized something. The lady standing before him, who was known as Amara, was the same purple streak that had nearly turned Arovea into Apokolips.

"You! Your destroyed Arovea!"

In a fit of rage, Kalder got up and attempted to punch the woman, only for her to step back. His arm went in front of her as she grabbed it and pulled it. She grabbed his head and brought it down on her knee. Kalder fell back as Guardian started walking up to her.

"Bad move lady."

Amara backhanded Guardian so hard that he spun around. She then struck him in his back so hard that he was sent flying down the street and all the windows of nearby buildings were shattered. She then walked and placed her foot on Kalder's chest.

"I will tell you again, heed my warning child. I have seen many things, and I know that a member of your race has survived. He will come for her. You must protect her."

Kalder grabbed the woman's leg, but she pushed down harder on him that he felt the ground underneath him crack and crumble.

"Just tell me. Who is coming for who!?"

The woman lifted her foot off his chest and vanished back into the sky in a purple streak, suddenly the sky rippled with thunder and purple lightning. Guardian ran over and helped Kalder stand up. He wiped some blood from his mouth.

"What in the hell just happened?"

"I don't know, but I think she was trying to deliver a warning."

Kalder and Guardian both looked back up at the sky and at the lightning. They had never seen something like this before. But it was the first warning that "he" was coming. An ancient prophecy will then come into light. The prophecy; The death of all but 1 Arovean, who will then be turned into a soldier the universe has never seen.

[Scotatrova]

Chicago

7:30pm

Maeya flew away from the two men, recognizing one of them, but she was too confused, too afraid, and too tired to think. Maeya quickly flew to a fenced in area, believing the fencing would give her some sort of safety. Maeya looked down at a pool of water in front of her, astranged and bewildered by the new substance on this planet. Before she could reach out to it, a flashlight on her. "Lady, put your hands up!" A security guard yelled, pointing his flashlight and his handgun at Maeya. Maeya couldn't understand his tongue, his language was too foreign for her to understand.

The security guard shot a warning shot, flying past her head and hitting the wall. Maeya immediatley saw the threat, shooting a blast of energy at the guard knocking him back, then flew away from the lot. Maeya didn't know where she was, one moment she was on her home planet, the next she wakes up from some sort of pod and she's on this strange world. Maeya flew up to a rooftop of a tall structure, trying to catch her breath. She then heard an intimidating toned voice that came from behind her, "I think thats enough chaos". Maeya turned to see The Knight, standing behind her. Maeya attempted to speak in her tongue, the knight didnt understand, she fired an energy blast at the stranger.

The Knight roled to the right, avoiding the emergy blast, "sorry, you've left me no choice" The Knight said as he shot a Tranquilizer that struck Maeya in teh shoulder. Maeya's alien physiology would be able to stand up to most types of tranquilizers, but this was The Knight's prototype, made to take down dangerous extraterestrial threats. Maeya collapsed to her knees, feeling sleep absorb her and finally falling unconcious. The Knigt carefully Picked up Maeya, then shooting a grapple up and climbing up into the VTOL.

45 minutes later....

Guardian and Kalder recieved an unknown communications call on their communicators, ["Guardian, Kalder, This is The Knight. I've intercepted an extraterrestrial woman, her biology and dna scans match Kalder's species. Im sending you some coordinates, head to them and we'll discuss more on this issue"]. The coodinates Guardian and Kalder were sent would lead them to a large cliff overhang in the restricted section of johnson park in chicago.

Guardian and Kalder arrived in the requested area and Kalder's head was full of many thoughts. Who could the woman be, and was she the one that the eternal was talking about. He didn't know for sure, but he was nervous. How would he explain that their entire planet was destroyed and they were the only ones left. How would their species live on afterwards. All this came to mind as Kalder was somewhat eager to meet her.

[Scotatrova]

-snip-

As soon as Guardian and kalder landed at the requested spot, They waited a moment, before a Secret door that as concealed to looked like Rock and Stoneopened up infront of them. The Stone pulled back and slid in, revealing a very Furnished and Clean base inside, the Intercom on the side wall in the passage turned on and a Voice came through. ["Head in, Quickly"]. Guardian and Kalder reacted, quickly stepping into the Passage, the Passage closed up behind them concealing the door once more. Guardian and Kalder peered back at the now closed entrance, shrugging to each other before walking forward. Guardian and Kalder walked down into a large Examination chamber, The Knight stood at a large Computer at one side of the room, Maeya was laid down on an examination table.

The knight, dawned in his new Suit, Turned to Guardian and Kalder as they entered. The Knight kept his usual straight faced Demeanor, "Your Friend here is Fine, I had to strike her witha Sedative to knock her out since she kept attacking with her energy blast, Hopefully with Kalder here we'll be able to Reason better with her". The Knight turned back to The terminal computer and ran another scan, The large scanner hanging over the bed quickly moved to the end, scannign upwards. The scanner light was red, though harmless as it Scanned over Maeya who was still in her clothing, though a Medical blanket was laid over her. Guardian and Kalder waited as the scans continued, though on one scan, Maeya woke up. The Knight noticed through the monitor as she rose up, Maeya looked to the Right, seeing The Knight, the Stranger who'd previously knocked her out. Maeya said something in Arvoean before shooting an Energy Blast at The Knight.

The Knight quickly Dodged to the right, escapign the Energy Blast, though the computer Terminal was toasted.

Kalder stood in shock, as his sister had survived the ordeal and was surprised by her reaction. Kalder ran up and held Maeya's arm's and she looked him in the eyes. Kalder told her something in Arovean, and tears formed in both their eyes. Kalder hugged his sister and then replied in English.

"My sister is alive."

[Scotatrova]

Knight's Domain
The Knight, Guardian, Kalder, Maeya

The Knight was Glad that The Arovean had survived the ordeal, however he Looked to his Right at the charred and partly melted computer.
"You're sister Torched 80,000 Dollars worth of Custom Medical Computer Hardware" The Knight said in his usual Tone. The Knight peered back at the Reunion between the two, "No Matter, Sanza pull up the record On the Holographic Projector", [Of Course Sir]. Guardian raised an eyerbrow when Sanza spoke. The Knight peered back at him, "Sanza is an Advanced Artificial Intelligence", The Holographic Records were projected when a Projector rose from a panel on the floor, displaying a flat record like view of Maeya's records. "Your Sister....." The Knight squinted at the translated name, "Maeya (lovely Name), Is in good health, She's suffering from slighty cryogenic Sickness, She just needs to eat a balanced meal and it'll dissipate". The Knight gestured and moved the Projection from inbetween The Knighty and Guardian, onto the wall.

"Also, a Course in English Wouldn't hurt, For Communication purposes".

Kalder smiled at the Knight's comment about learning English and whispered something to Maeya in Arovean. She smiled back at Kalder before getting up and walking over to the Knight. She then grabbed his head and pulled the Knight in for a kiss. It didn't last no more than 3 seconds before Maeya pulled back.

"Well, this should make contact so much easier."

Kalder let out a small chuckle and Guardian stood puzzled and confused before letting out a small smirk. Kalder then nudged his sister.

"Oh, I'm sorry. This is how Aroveans learn languages. It can be pretty confusing to some foreigners, but it helps us very much."

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Felix Mercer
Earth 2149, The Marvel Zombieverse, The center for zombification

It all started with a flash in the sky and a ripple through the clouds. Most will fall, most will rise. And the rest will become dinner. The hunger is what brought it here, and feed it did. Until the heroes were no more. They were replaced by soulless monsters. Driven only by an insatiable hunger for human flesh. Not even Felix Mercer, has the power to save them. This is no world of Marvel Heroes, this is the world of Marvel Zombies.

Felix was dropped in a pile of filth, a garbage can. He stuck his head out of the bin and threw off a banana peel.

"Well, that happened."

He jumped out of the bin and looked around. The sky seemed to be filled with smoke and the alley he was in seemed completely empty, even of the bums. He brushed off the remaining trash and entered once was a busy intersection. Cars lay scattered across the street and from what he could see, it was completely empty.

"No rush hour? How convenient."

He continued walking until he saw something in one of the cars. He got closer and could see the body of what appeared to be a man. He was missing an arm, and half of his face seemed to be torn off.

"OK, now that's gross, even for me. What the hell happened to this place?"

He paced up and down the street until he saw something in the sky. It was flying not to high above him, however it looked like it didn't see him, and flew off. The towering skyscrapers of New York City were a burned mess, and smoke billowed out of most of them. He made his way into Manhattan, and found everywhere empty. The city itself was void of all life. Human life it gathered. He jumped when he saw a cat jump out of a nearby trash can. He then got the odd feeling he was being watched and turned. He didn't have a chance to see as he was sent flying backwards.

"OUCH! Whoever did that, you better hope I don't see you."

When he looked up, Spider Man and Hawkeye stood before him, however, they didn't look like themselves. Spider Man had his lower mask torn off, revealing decaying teeth, and Hawkeye had patches of his skin falling off and his mouth, along with Spider Man's seemed to be stained in a fainted red.

"Well look at this. Two, dead heroes it seems. Why don't you be good folks and tell me what happened here?"

Spider Man and Hawkeye looked at eachother.

"I get his head, you can have the leftover's Spidey."

"Sounds good to me, though I don't know about him however."

Felix pulled out two guns and aimed it at both their heads.

"No one's going to eat me, unless you two want to eat bullets."

Felix flipped backwards and stood up pointing his two guns at them. He took a few steps back but also had his guns aimed and armed.

"Why do they always like to play difficult Spider Man?"

"I don't know Hawkeye, however, he does smell very off himself. Are you sure when you said he was uninfected?"

Felix thought about this for a second. They said he smelled different, which probably means they could tell the difference between the smell of someone alive and dead. He then thought back to when he fell in the dumpster. Considering how long this world has been dead, there's no telling how long that trash has been there. He took his knowledge to his advantage.

"Course I'm infected you twits. Why else would I not want you to eat me, other than you being repulsed at my taste."

Spider Man and Hawkeye looked at each other before shrugging. They bought it. Felix felt proud of himself, and he was also glad that he was in a full body suit and that they couldn't see underneath.

"Well, our apologies for thinking you weren't infected. Food has run out for a while now, and we'll try to eat whatever we find. I guess I thought you were uninfected because we haven't seen you around, and the fact that you didn't know what happened here."

"Well, the truth is I seem to have lost my memory. Or, some of it at least. Can you two mind filling me in on what happend?"

Spider Man and Hawkeye turned before motioning Felix to follow them. As they walked, they told him the story of everything. An infected being from another universe arrived and infected many other heroes, turning them just like him. Then, they went off and infected other heroes before feeding on the abundance of uninfected human population. Within the matter of hours, the infection had spread to all parts of the world, over oceans and beyond borders. In a day, all of humanity had been consumed by the infected heroes. Now, it's been over 2 days and there hasn't been much food left around for the heroes to consume.

"Wow. That is a fucked up situation, for anybody. I can just imagine how starving you all must be.''

Felix grabbed his stomach as it made a low growling sound. Spider Man and Hawkeye both turned at the sound.

"Was that your stomach? Dude, you must be really messed up if your stomach is making noise like that, few of us hardly make any sounds any more, but then again. We don't even know what the hell is happening to our own bodies at this point. We just know that we're dead, but we aren't dying."

"Glad to be undead then dead am I right?"

Felix made a grimace at his own joke and the fact that his stomach nearly put him in their stomach. He kept walking with them until they turned a corner and Felix caught the eye of what could be described, as SuperZombieCon. His heart dropped into his stomach, and hoped that the horde didn't have a taste of either. He just thought one thing to himself. "Oh shit."

[Scotatrova]

Kalder smiled at the Knight's comment about learning English and whispered something to Maeya in Arovean. She smiled back at Kalder before getting up and walking over to the Knight. She then grabbed his head and pulled the Knight in for a kiss. It didn't last no more than 3 seconds before Maeya pulled back.

"Well, this should make contact so much easier."

Kalder let out a small chuckle and Guardian stood puzzled and confused before letting out a small smirk. Kalder then nudged his sister.

"Oh, I'm sorry. This is how Aroveans learn languages. It can be pretty confusing to some foreigners, but it helps us very much."

---

The Knight was slightly confused as Maeya walked towards him, However he felt a brush of confusion and slight panic hit him as she grabbed his head. Maeya then Kissed The Knight, The Knight's eyes widened with shock peering over at Guardian. The knight saw guardian stick his hands up slightly, signalling "don't look at me". after Maeya stopped, she stopped and said, "Well, this should make contact so much easier.". The Knight kept his demenour through the slight ordeal, nodding, "May I ask why?", "Oh, I'm sorry. This is how Aroveans learn languages. It can be pretty confusing to some foreigners, but it helps us very much.". The Knight nodded, gesturing to the doorway behind him to the right, "Head up Stairs, Sanza will make some food to alieviate the Cryogenic sickness and it's effects". The Domain is Hidden from public eye so we should be uninterrupted". If Kalder and his sister proceeded upstairs, The Knight peered over to Guardian, who'd gained a Smirk on his face.

"Tell. No One".

Guardian smirked back at the Knight while Kalder and Maeya walked upstairs.

---

Felix Mercer
Earth 2149, The Marvel Zombieverse, The center for zombification

Felix stood in disbelief at the sight of the huge horde that had amassed itself in Times Square. He knew that this in itself wasn't going to be easy. He stood behind the zombified Hawkeye as the other super zombies gave him weird looks. He stood still as he saw several heroes like Captain America, Thor and Daredevil all turned into hideous creatures.

"Me and Hawkeye were doing some searching for food when we came across this guy. Apparently he suffered some kind of amnesia and hasn't had anyone to eat in a while either. Looks like we have to look for alternative food sources. Somewhere, anywhere."

Captain America, or Colonel America as he was called here stood up and inspected Felix.

"So, where are you from newcomer? Did you come from the city, or somewhere else in the desolate world?"

"Well, I actually came from Hollywood. Ya know, a place where they made movies back before Los Angeles was picked clean."

"Yes, I'm well aware of Hollywood. So Spider Man, Hawkeye, anything out of the ordinary to report from your search."

"Not much Colonel, so what are we going to do about the food shortage?"

Spider Man kept talking with Colonel America while Felix thought to himself for a bit. He kept thinking for some way to escape, but not spoil that he wasn't infected. That was when there was some commotion among the horde. He could distinctively hear someone call out, but he couldn't make out what. Then it came to him. "Food". Had the super zombies found food, or had they found out that he was. That's when he heard a small explosion. The horde then began to head towards it. Colonel America turned and called out to Felix.

"We found an uninfected meta, you gonna just stand there or help out in the kill? Doesn't matter, more food for us."

The Colonel then joined in on the charge and Felix stood there. He didn't realize it, but he turned and started running. Now was the perfect time to make a run for it, with his life. He barged into a deserted hotel and made his way up the stairs. Several, half eaten bodies littered the stairwell, but he made his way to the top. From up there, he could see that the horde was engaging on a person, but he couldn't make out who. But then he saw metal flying and could hear the clanging. Then, a figure of red and purple became visible and a shield of metal flew around him. It was Magneto, and he was fighting. However, the horde kept advancing but he didn't give up. Felix sat back on the edge of the roof and tossed his gun around.

"Well, hate to say this Mags, but better you than me. At least for now anyways."

[Scotatrova]

War of Kings

5 Years Ago
The Superhero Registration Act is put forward by the United States Government, requiring all superheroes to be registered and their identities, no longer a secret. Several heroes such as Iron Man, are all for the bill. But others, like Captain America, Batman and Superman, are against it. This leads to two sides being formed. Wonder Woman, who stands as a supporter of the bill, tries to convince the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther into signing the bill. After much debate, the Black Panther rejects the proposal, and Wonder Woman leaves the palace in fury.

On Themyscira, she convinces all the Amazons that man is wrong if they don't sign the S.R.A. She assembles a group of Amazons to act as delegates and head to Wakanda in order to cut a deal with Wakanda that would ultimately force the Black Panther to sign the bill. The Black Panther see's the Amazonians as a threat, and orders his army to engage and stop them. The Wakandans tell the warriors to turn and leave their homeland, but the Amazonian's, led by a frustrated Wonder Woman continue to move towards the palace. This prompts the Wakandans to open fire on the Amazons, and a small battle ensues. The X-Man Storm appears on the scene, and attempts to calm the forces by creating a thunder storm. Wonder Woman sees Storm's actions as a threat, and attacks her. Storm attempts to stop Wonder Woman by shooting a bolt of lightning at her. After blasting her, Storm tries to reason with Wonder Woman and to respect the Black Panther's wishes, but Wonder Woman punches Storm in a fit of fury, and the punch breaks Storm's neck and kills her.

As soon as news of Storm's death reaches the king, he declares that Wonder Woman and the island of Themyscira have committed an act of war, and Wakanda will do whatever it can to battle the Amazons and avenge the death of their queen. The Wakandans and Amazonians then engage in a war that will cost the lives of millions. Heroes across the world have mixed views on the war, with some heroes backing the Wakandans and some aiding the Amazonians. The Avengers and Justice League take no official sides in the war, but lean towards the side of their teammates.

4 Years Ago
As the Civil War occurs in the United States, the Wakandan-Amazonian War wages in Africa, but the war is seemingly balanced out with the Wakandans great source of Vibranium and the Amazonians with their fighting skills. A year, and the war shows no signs of stopping. By now, over 3,000 Amazons and Wakandans have been killed, but Wonder Woman and the Black Panther are still going strong. The two leaders now have a vendetta for each other and have received mixed comments from outside powers. Several African nations bordering Wakanda declare that the Amazon's pose a security threat if they would win the war, and begin to fight on the side of Wakanda. This comes as a shock to the Amazons and other world governments. Several months afterwards, and armies have already been beaten by the Amazons. Wonder Woman declares that if any other government declares assistance to Wakanda, they will all suffer the same fate. After seeing that the Wakandans are still fighting with immense strength, she secretly asks for assistance from various groups, though many deny the request.

In the depths of the Ocean, Aquaman is considering the war and if it poses a threat to Atlantis, considering he is normally aligned towards Wonder Woman. However, after much thinking and to the dismay of Wonder Woman, he aligns with Wakanda, declaring that it would be best for Atlantis if the Wakandans were to come out on top due to the Amazonian's "savage nature". Namor, who see's Aquaman as a rival in the ocean, declares that he will ally with Themyscira in the war. Namor plans on dominating the seas, and if he were to ally with Wonder Woman, it would sure bring about a crushing defeat to both the Black Panther and Aquaman. Soon, the two Atlantises break off relations for good. Several clashes occur in the Ocean, and it's effects would be felt worldwide.

3 Years Ago
Since Aquaman and Namor have joined the war, the cost was something terrible. The two kings established two outposts each in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The two sea armies would clash in the waters outside of the outposts, which sent tidal waves rippling outwards. In the Atlantic, cities like New York, Metropolis, Gotham, Rio de Janeiro, Capetown, Lisbon and London were all submerged. Countries in the Indian Ocean suffered much greater, as Aquaman has an outpost stretching from the waters of Java in Indonesia, to the Southern coast of Australia. Perth and Mumbai were just two of many casualties in the War at Sea between the two Atlantises.

Meanwhile the war in Africa still rages on. Much of the surrounding countryside in Wakanda has been burned as a result of the war, and the nation faces famine. The United States and several other government start sending food to Wakanda, and Wonder Woman and several Amazonians sabotage some of these transports. Wonder Woman declares near victory over Wakanda, however it is clear Wakanda is not down yet. The Black Panther upgrades and mobilizes a legion of soldiers prepped with Vibranium Armor, which counters and serves as a deterrent to the Amazonian armor and evens the odds for the Wakandans.

2 Years Ago
Up on the Moon, the Inhumans watch this quarrel from above. At first, the Inhumans ignored the conflict but as it has now extended to even the depths of the oceans, Black Bolt has decided to take action. He calls a meeting with the rest of the Illuminati in Wakanda, where they all discuss the situation. Black Bolt declares that he will stand alongside the Black Panther in the war, but will not get directly involved. The Black Panther greatly thanks Black Bolt for his support, while the other Illuminati members declare their neutrality.

When Wonder Woman hears word of the meeting put in place by Black Bolt, she is enraged. She then threatens the Inhuman King that he will fall if he gets involved in the war on the side of the Black Panther. Furious, Black Bolt brushes off the threat by Wonder Woman and a day later, Attilan has declared support of Wakanda. Various Inhumans fight alongside the Wakandans in Africa against the Amazons. Some agents are then sent to try and infiltrate the Amazonians, among them are Black Widow and Hawkeye. Nearly breaching the Amazonians, they are captured by Wonder Woman. She declares that anyone caught inside of Themyscira in favor of the Wakandans, are enemies. She then takes Black Widow and Hawkeye prisoner, which causes immense outrage from the public and the Avengers. Soon, the Avengers are in no favor of the Justice League and the two teams are now at odds.

1 Year Ago
Wakanda, Themyscira, Attilan and both Atlantises are now at war with the Justice League and Avengers nearly in a grudge match. The Wakandans and Amazonians are still fighting, though getting exhausted from the duration of the war. Attilan has joined in on the side of Wakanda, and is assisting Aquaman's Atlanteans in the war against Namor. The Avengers declare that Wonder Woman give back their teammates, or else they will face against Wonder Woman. She denies. The Avengers then pledge to side with the Black Panther in bringing down Wonder Woman and the Amazonians. Meanwhile, the X-Men join the war in favor of their fellow mutant Namor. Wolverine and his X-Men attempt to lead an assault on Aquaman and his army, but are defeated by Aquaman and his combined forces of Atlanteans and Inhumans. The Justice League then has no choice but to declare their support of Wonder Woman, but are't seen on the battlefield for awhile.

In Europe, Doctor Doom has been watching the war for some time and observing. He has been noticing the amount of support each side has been getting and knows that Latveria will not choose either. Instead, he thinks of his own plan. He contacts Magneto, leader of the island of Genosha and bargains a deal. He tells Magneto that if he promises to side with Doom in declaring that Genosha and Latveria will serve as contributors to the war, they will each get Themyscira and Wakanda for themselves. Wakanda will be given to Doom, so that he may acquire the Vibranium deposits and share them with Magneto, and Magneto will annex the island of Themyscira while Doom assists in the clearing out of the Amazonians and inhabit the island with Mutants. Both men agree that they will go along with the plan and the next day, Latveria and Genosha announce that they will back up each side. Latveria for the Wakandans, and Genosha for the Amazonains. Both Wonder Woman and Black Panther are suspicious at the actions being called at the same time, and do not trust the leadership of the two dominions.

Now
The Wakanda-Themyscira World War, as it now has been called, has been raging for 5 years. Millions of lives have been lost and Wakanda and Themyscira still stand strong alongside their allies as the war continues. The Avengers supported Wakanda, while the X-Men have battled Aquaman on the side of Namor. The Justice League announced their support for Wonder Woman, but have not shown it. Superman attempted to have a conference with a group of superheroes to discuss how the battle between Black Panther's Wakandans and Wonder Woman's Amazonians has caused massive death and destruction in Africa, The Atlantic and Indian Oceans and Western Europe, with America similarly endangered as tensions between the JLA and Avengers continue to rise. However, the meeting fails and the heroes cannot cooperate to find a solution, and the meeting is disbanded. Soon, The Avengers attack some JLA members, which now prompts the Justice League to respond. Captain America, Thor and Iron Man lead their team against Superman, Batman and their allies while the world is still engulfed in a war between Themyscira, Wakanda, Two Atlantises, Attilan, Latveria and Genosha.

[Scotatrova]

Guardian walked up to the Quarry, where he saw Kalder and Maeya. He didn't know what they were doing at first, but then he noticed that they were sparring with each other. Maeya kept shooting her energy blasts, which appeared to be a lighter blue as compared to Kalder's dark blue blasts. Kalder ducked and dodged most of her attacks before finally flipping over her and gently blasting her forward. Maeya stumbled before firing back another blast. Kalder fell back as it hit him in the chest and rolled over on his feet. He chuckled before he brushed himself off.

"Impressive, your skills are improving from last time. You actually hit me this time."

"Oh shut up, not all of us had military training on Arovea..."

The two got quiet at the very mention of their now destroyed home planet. Guardian noticed the silence and decided to walk up to them.

"I don't think we've formally met. I'm Guardian, one of Kalder's friends on Earth. Nice to meet you."

Maeya bowed.

"An honor to meet someone of your stature. I thought most humans were fragile meat bags."

Kalder cringed at the comment while Guardian smiled and brushed it off.

"Most of them are, that's why there are people like me. To protect my fellow fragile meat bags."

[Scotatrova]

Guardian stared in disbelief and pain, as he had a headache from his tumble. He stood sitting there like a duck before getting up and returning to the Knight's Lair. After arriving, he starts telling the Knight everything, from the big rock alien appearing and throwing Kalder in a portal.

"Then the big rock guy picked up Maeya and left through some kind of portal."

Guardian looked at the Knight, as he typed away at his computer, not doing much of anything.

"Did you not just hear me?"

[Scotatrova]

Knight's Domain

The Knight continued to type at the Knight computer, standing with Guardian standing to his right. "I have been", The Knight displayed an occulance disturbance map of the quarry on the monitor next to Guardian. "the Occulance Disturbance readings show 2 Disturbances, right where you Described the Portals being". on the large central Monitor, The Knight began zooming froma picture to earth, heading outwards from the solar system. "The Technological prowess and Information Gathered from Maeya's Pod, I'm able to Lock onto the Trail left by the Teleportation Portal's Disturbance, " The Monitor stopped at a still iamge of a Purple and red planet.

"This Planet here, Dathomir", The Knight thought back to Kalder, turning his head to Guardian. "If Kalder's in Another Dimension Entierly, Then I won't be able to get to him, However, I can maybe Hotrwire and Reconfigure the transportation technology on Maeya's Pod to attempt to make a Makeshift Portal Generator". The Knight paused, "Of Course this would mean we're heading into a Planet, controlled by an Extraterrestrial Warlord, of whicht he Entire population, Estimated by Sanza to be 3.2 billion Inhabitants, Are All Soldiers. ". The Knight fully turned to Guardian, "this is a Deathwish Mission, Are you Prepared to head into Dathomir?"

Guardian thought silently for a moment before he made his decision.

"I will stop at nothing to bring the both of them back, even if it costs me my life."

[Scotatrova]

Guardian thought silently for a moment before he made his decision.

"I will stop at nothing to bring the both of them back, even if it costs me my life."

The Knight nodded, taking a Mental note of Guardian's words. The Knight turned back to The Knightcomputer and entered a series of code, all the whilte Maeya's pod was lowered infront of The Knight computer. after a few minutes, and a spark of green energy light from The pod, it activated, creating a direct portal to Dathomir. The Knight and Guardian walked over to the Portal, The Knight walking in with Guarian following. The Skies of Dathomir were fiery red, the sounds of fire, howling, and screaming ambient noises. The Knight looked around, keeping a straight face but internally disturbed by the sights of Dathomir, he raised a hand to his right ear and contacted Sanza.

"Sanza, find and track Maeya's Energy signature, display a holographic projection from the sonar readings", [yes sir]. The Knight held his right hand straight, after a few moments a projection of a large portion of Dathomir was displayed, a Red Dot visible ina large Cathedral looking building. The Knight peered over to a large Palace in the distance. The Knight then turned his head to Guardian, "here's the plan, You're going to go and secure Maeya while I Go and Face Catarock". The Knight ended the Holographic projection, just as Guardian was about to take off, the Knight spoke. "Guardian...", The Knight caught Guardian's attention, "If I don't make it back, headback through the portal and go on without me. And Good Luck" The Knight finished, extending a hand Towards Guardian.

Guardian shook the Knight's hand.

"We're both going to go home. Good luck."

With that, Guardian flew off to search for Maeya on what could be described as hell itself

[Scotatrova]

Dathomir
The Knight

The Knight shook Guardians hand, nodding as Guardian departed and left off to Rescue Maeya.

The knight ran to the edge of the large platform the portal was based on, once getting to the edge The Knight jumped, extending his cape to allow him to glide. The Knight glided silently, only glaring down to see the terrain below, only to see Many of Catarock's troops down below. the Knight glided, only stopping to grapple upwards to extend his gliding time. The Knight continued to glide, until he noticed a giant robotic Canine structure, standing still. the knight peered at The Structure, only to see it's metal eyelids pop open and stare at the knight. the Creature's metal jaws opened and it's lunged at The Knight, 'Christ' The Knight thought as he dropped down to avoid The creature's jaws. the knight grappled up to a large half cylinder tunnel, climbing on top and running on the top.

The Knight saw as The creature went under into the half cylinder tunnel, The creature smashed into the top as it chased The Knight. The Knight spotted one of Catarock's troops on a standing jet vehicle of sorts, The knight shot his grapple and hooked onto the vehicle, just as The Metal creature smashed it's mead through the stone half cylinder, biting upwards at The Knight. The Knight climbed onto the jet vehicle, kicking the pilot off who fell onto a close platform. The Knight quickly flew off, "Sanza, Catarock's records shows he has an armory of Intergalactic Super weapons, I need to know where they are", [tracking....Knight they're s Mile ahead of you]. The knight flew ahead towards the large building, The Metal creature following behind him. small laser turrets popped out of the creature's head, and started to shoot at The Knight. The Knight dodged and evade, but the jet boosters of the vehicle were finally hit, sending the Knight crashing down through the armory doors. The knight stood up, seeing two very surprised guards. The Knight stared them down, just as the metallic creature smashed through the doorway, just scooping The Knight up in it's jaws.

1 minute later.....

The Metal creature's head layed upwards on the floor, The two guards approached the teeth of the creature. just then, an explosion blew off the top of the creature's mouth. the explosion destroyed the top front part of the mouth, exposing the inside. the smoke cleared, with the two guards laying back on the floor in shock, as The Knight stepped up and out of The creature's mouth. The Knight stared them down, "give me your Armor...", the Two Guards were terrified as they looked at each other, then back at The Knight.

"Now...."

After nearly 20 minutes of flying, and fighting off some odd looking creatures, Guardian managed to successfully locate Maeya. She looked a bit different than before, with different clothing and her eyes seemed to be red. He approached her slowly.

"Maeya? It's me Guardian. I'm here to take you home now."

[Scotatrova]

After nearly 20 minutes of flying, and fighting off some odd looking creatures, Guardian managed to successfully locate Maeya. She looked a bit different than before, with different clothing and her eyes seemed to be red. He approached her slowly.

"Maeya? It's me Guardian. I'm here to take you home now."

Maeya snickered,
"Oh Look, Guardian is here to Rescue the Damsel in distress, Sorry Meatbag, but Catarock is my new Family now". Guardian gave a confused face, then stayed stern, "Maeya You're being brainwashed, come with me now". Guardian reached out and grabbed Maeya's wrist, only for her to break her grip and push her away, "You Don't Get it, I'm staying with Catarock, and That's my decision, not his". Guardian furrowed his brow, "You're coming home Maeya', "Make me". Maeya then threw a concrete shattering punch at Guardian.

Guardian was sent flying back and hit the floor as it cracked. He sat up and attempted to get up before Maeya kicked him into a pillar.

"I am free to go, if I wanted to and I don't want to."

Maeya put her foot on Guardian's chest before pushing down on him.

"Maeya, I don't want to fight you."

"Good, that makes my job so much easier."

Maeya's hands began to glow light blue as she was prepping an energy blast. Guardian pushed her off before he stood up and took a few steps back. Maeya quickly recovered and punched Guardian before she flew behind him and punched his back and sent him upwards. She hovered above him before she brought her feet down on him. He crashed into the ground as she stood over him and picked him up by his throat.

"All those years of protecting people have made you soft, just like those other meatbags.''

"Maeya...he is controlling you...fight it."

Guardian could then hear Catarock's voice thunder.

"Don't hesitate Maeya! Kill him!"

"As you wish Catarock."

Maeya spun Guardian around and tossed him out through Catarock's palace. He then was sent hurtling into a fire pit. Maeya hovered above the fire pit.

"With your death Guardian, my new life begins here."

"Not if I can help it!"

Guardian then came from behind her and grabbed her. She headbutted him before blasting him and kicking him further more into the pit.

"Catarock said you wouldn't be up to the challenge. Your feelings and beliefs cloud your judgement. He's right you know. Earth needs a new hero."

"But not this version, you think killing me will set you free? He's just using you. Remember what he did to Kalder!"

"Liar! He cares about me!"

"No Maeya, I care about you which is why I'm doing this for Kalder, but you won't listen. His control over you is total, I see that now. That is why I have to do this."

Guardian then clapped his hands strongly in front of Maeya, which sent her hurtling.

[Scotatrova]

War of Kings
The Avengers

Captain America stood in front of his fellow Avengers in the conference. Those present include those such as Nova, Thor, Scarlet Witch and Ironman. They had all gathered to combat the Justice League, who have proven to be unhelpful in the current war between the nations of Wakanda and Themyscira. The biggest threats they faced besides Wonder Woman, stood those such as Superman and Batman, the other two of the leagues big three.

"OK, so now the Justice League has finally decided to back up Wonder Woman. No doubt they'll support her in anything. In order to take down Wonder Woman and Themyscira more swiftly and to get our allies back, we must take down the League. This war has taken millions already, and it can't continue to take more.

"Then what do you recommend Captain?"

"We're going to have to take out various members of the League in coordinated attacks Thor. Superman represents the greatest threat, along with Batman. Take them down, and the league has no leadership, and that's when we deliver the striking blow and take Wonder Woman and Themyscira by surprise."

"I have taken it upon myself, as the genius of this team to come up with a hit list, based on ordinance of each league member based on their threat level. At the very top, we have Superman. Then Batman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, The Flash, etc. Take them out, and it's a domino effect."

"Thank you Ironman, now Avengers, move out. You all have your targets. First, we get Batman."

Aquaman

Arthur stood along the shore of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, a cluster of islands in the Atlantic near Africa. It has become the recent site for battles between Aquaman's Atlantis and the Inhumans against Namor's Atlantis allied with the X-Men. Aquaman knelt near the edge of the beach and looked down at the water. He noticed the waves, flowing in and out. He thought that something was off about them, but his attention was then diverted to Black Bolt and Medusa as they made their way up the beach. He greeted them both.

"Black Bolt, thank you for meeting me. Have the other Inhumans been positioned across the islands?"

Black Bolt nodded at Aquaman while Medusa translated something for him.

"Black Bolt says that he is humble to be standing alongside both you and Wakanda. What Wonder Woman did is completely out of control, and this war doesn't just threaten humans, but us Inhumans as well. We have just contacted Crystal, and all is fine in the North. No threats from any X-Men or Namor's army. All seems well in this part of the outpost."

"Thank you Medusa, your help is much appreciated here, especially after all you and the Inhumans have done for me and Wakanda. However, it seems to be intensified in Wakanda than any other theater."

Aquaman then turned his attention back to the water, where they began receding. He squinted and could see some objects beneath the water. On the Horizon, he could see a speck on the sunset, which was heading straight for the city. As it approached, he could briefly make out the shape of a jet. He pulled out his trident as he could see Namor come walking out of the water.

"Hello again Aquaman, shall we continue to do this as we always have for the last 4 years?"

[Scotatrova]

War of Kings
Kalder

A portal opened up in the sky, and Kalder fell out of it. He plummeted to the streets below. He got up and jumped out of the way as a car sped past him.

"People are really friendly here."

He took a look around, and awed at the unfamiliar city.

"Speaking of, where is here?

Kalder flew back into the sky to get a better surrounding, but it didn't help much, so he flew up higher. After looking around, he caught glimpse of the Chicago Skyline.

"Chicago? That rock dropped me off in Chicago!? How is this my own personal hell, when I was just here not that long ago?"Well, I better get back to the Knight's headquarters and save Maeya from that walking boulder."

He then flew off the ground and flew back to the Knight's lair. He noticed that there was something quite different about it, but he couldn't place his finger on it. He called out

"Hey, yo Knight! Are you here!?"

---

Aquaman

Aquaman stood on the shore of the beach, Black Bolt and Medusa stood ready behind him, while Medusa's sister, Crystal, joined the two. Aquaman motioned his hand, asking them to stand back.

"What are you doing here Namor?"

"Your people seem confused Arthur."

"They're not my people, at least not in the way you think. I'm not their king."

"If you aren't leading them, then what have you been doing up here?"

Aquaman turned and looked out at the sea. The jet seemed to be hovering just above the water but Aquaman noticed that there was no sign of Atlantis.

''Where's the Atlantean Army?"

"Just beneath the surface waiting for my signal. You broke our agreement Arthur, to never join surface world affairs, and yet joined the war on the side of this Wakanda. I find that very difficult to believe."

"This has all been a horrible mistake."

"Mistake?"

"You need to send the Atlanteans home, and come with me."

"No. We are going to sink this island nation into the ocean. This Cape Verde will be a cautionary tale, or not. Who knows? Perhaps one day these surface dwellers will refuse to believe Cape Verde ever existed either."

Black Bolt, Medusa and Crystal stepped forward, after Aquaman had motioned them not to.

"I said I would handle this."

Medusa's hair flipped as she spoke.

"We've been listening Arthur."

"And it doesn't sound like it's being handled."

"Are these 3 your rulers?"

"No. You need to give me more time."

"We're already tracking Atlanteans moving into either side of this island Aquaman. There is no more time."

"Namor is coming with us."

"I'm sorry..."

Suddenly, Aquaman reached out and grabbed Black Bolt's neck, to the surprise of both Medusa and Crystal.

"...But you've forced my hand."

[Scotatrova]

The Void

The Dark Lord shook his head,
"The Knight and The Guardian need a trial if they are to Overcome The God Alien", The Dark lord left his throne, walking through the black nothingness. The Dark Lord stopped, twirling his head and causing a small Column with a Vortex like ball to appear. "a trial by Combat will be needed, I need to bring them to the Staging grounds" . The Dark Lord placed a hand on the Ball, the area around him started to morph and form, changing into a Dark colosseum. The Dark Lord transported to center of the Arena, The Dark lord summoned his Mace, holding it up and allowing the flat ground of the Colosseum to form into different sections, some of the land moving up, some of it dipping down, broken pieces of what looked like buildings appeared. "Good, now for the Fighters", The Dark Lord turned to an open area of ground, he pointed his Mace at the ground, "eleczalda, Min Nus, triva!".

Chicago, Earth

Knight's Domain

The Knight sat at the Knightcomputer, scanning the incoming weather reports of a Blizzard approaching chicago. The Knight shook his head, putting on his helmet and sighing. "great, a Blizzard, Should be fun Patroling in that weathe-". The Knight dissapeared from his chair seemingly out of nowhere, [Sir?] Sanza asked alarmingly, though the Knight was nowhere to be found.

Trial Colosseum, The Void

Both The Knight and Guardian appeared infront of The Dark Lord, caught offguard, they looked around. "gentlemen, it's good that You've arrived". The Knight and Guardian looked at The Dark Lord, "I Usually wouldn't contend with Worthless Mortals, However you two have shown prowess in fighting Threats much greater than yourselves. The God Alien you thought on Dathomir is planning to Attack Earth, If you Are to suceed against this Powerhungery shrewd, You must test your metal against what is to come, Now, Fight". The Dark lord dissapeared and reappeared on a high Platform of the Colosseum, as many Dathomiri Robots and Thrall Soldiers appeared around them. The Knight looked around at the force, some flying, others on the Ground. "None of them are actually Alive", The Knight peered at Guardian, "No need to hold back". The Knight said as he pulled out the Hilt of his sword as it extended into length.

Guardian smiled as he clenched his fist and let out a small scoff.

"Let's do this."

[Scotatrova]

Rooftop on Chicago
5 Minutes Ago

The Knight chased a Woman in a red and blue suit, as she used her colorful ziplines to swing from roof to roof. The Knight chased her with a bloodlust, eager to finally catch her. "HaHa, neva gonna catch ME" she yelled to the knight as she ran. The Knight gritted his teeth, as he glided down, and rammed into the woman's back, smashing her face first into a wall. as The Woman groaned, The Knight flipped her over, the Blood a contrast to her suit, The Knight grabbed her by the throat.
"WHERE IS THE ARCHITECT JOLLY!?!?!?!" The Knight yelled at her, his voice older, but none the less meanacing. "I don't know, and It wouldn't be any use to you if I did". The Knight scowled, grabbign her ziplines from her,

"then you're no use to me...". The Knight grabbed her by the back of her suit's Collar, and tossed her off of the roof top. She yelled, screaming at he top of her lungs as she plummeted. until she finally hit the ground, with a sickening splant. The Knight shook his head, as he walked off.

Now, Back in The Knight's Domain

The Knight walked quietly in the shadow filled Domain, Until he heard someone yell, "Hey, yo Knight, Are you here?!". The Knight grew angry as he approached the figure.
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Kalder stood in a darker, grittier, and Scarier Knight's Domain, One where weapons and other deadly tools were a normality. From the shadows to his right, a figure in a Red and Black Knight suit stepped out. "WHO ARE YOU" The Knight said, grabbing Kalder by the collar of his suit, "WHO ARE YOU" The Knight yelled, tossing Kalder over a table, causing it to fall onto it's side. The Knight walked over to Kalder, grabbing him with his left hand on Kalder's collar, and the right Hand ready to throw a hard punch. "How do you Know about this place?! TALK!".

War of Kings
Kalder

"Hey! Knight, calm down! It's me! Kalder! What's wrong with you!?"
Kalder was caught in shock, but he held his hand out of sight, and some energy was starting to form in case the Knight, or whoever this person was, tried to do anything. The Knight wasn't really one for nice talks, but this was someone totally different in their own.

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Aquaman

"What are you doing Aquaman?"

"You attack Namor now and an entire army rises out of the ocean. I know this is crazy, but the only way Namor will take my words seriously is if I show strength commanding you to leave. In Atlantean culture-"

"Namor's already killed people Arthur."

"He flooded Gotham... Metropolis and New York. Families were trapped in their cars, and millions drowned. We gave you a chance, but-"

"Who are these air-breathers Arthur?"

"Keep your distance Namor."

Are you the surface dwellers king?"

"Black Bolt, what are you-?"

Suddenly, there was a blast of light and a sudden boom. Black bolt flew back and Crystal caught him.

"What was that?"

"It was Black Bolt, Crystal. He let out a small sound that resulted in a blast. It shouldn't hurt them, permanently."

Aquaman then made his way out of the cloud of smoke that was formed as a result of the blast.

"Fight him, and you're going to make things worse."

Aquaman then threw a punch at Black Bolt, and he was sent flying.

"You just did Arthur."

Aquaman felt something wrap around his neck, he looked and turned back to see that is was Medusa's hair.

"I'm trying to protect both worlds Medusa."

"If it was the Inhumans coming ashore to destroy this Cape Verde, I'd be fighting against them, instead of fighting my friends."

Aquaman was pulled towards her as he used her hair to pull him in, and they both encountered each other. Medusa was sent into the sand with Aquaman coming towards her. He grabbed her neck while also trying to get her hair from around his neck.

"I know someone has to answer for this, but if Atlantis comes out of the water, every single soldier, thousands, will fight until their dying breath."

"So will I."

Medusa propped herself up and punched Aquaman, sending him crashing into the sea. Crystal stood beside him as he wiped some blood from his mouth.

"I thought you understood Crystal."

"As best as I can Arthur, but if we work together, we can-"

Crystal then yelled as she was electrocuted by a trident that Namor was wielding. He grabbed her by the hair and aimed the trident at her face.

"These air breathers are fragile aren't they? A second charge should end her."

"No!"

"This surface dweller raised her hand to me, the king of Atlantis. It is my right to kill her."

"Atlantean law doesn't apply here."

"You confuse me Arthur. Has breathing air for so long damaged your mind? First you threaten me, then you attack those who threaten me, then you threaten me again?

"Listen to me, Namor. You're going back into the water and you're ordering the Atlanteans to go home. Do it now."

"I had believed perhaps this counterattack against your kingdom would be satisfactory retribution. Why are you trying to be simply be one of them? You're better than them. Atlantis would be disappointed, and I know I am. You've abandoned our world, and joined another. A world that did nothing but attack and poison us for centuries."

Medusa then put one arm around Namor's neck and the other on his head, putting him in a head lock.

"I don't want to hurt you. Surrender now."

"They hate us, you see? But we are done fearing the surface. For the entirety of this war, we fought in the oceans to reduce human casualties. But we are done living in terror."

Medusa then let go of Namor as she was stunned by an energy blast, coming from a gun wielded by one of the Atlantean soldiers, who began to rise out of the water in the hundreds.

"It is time for war!

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The Flash

The Flash raced his way through London. The great capital of the United Kingdom was more deserted than it had ever been. In the past few months, as the war began to get even more destructive, many European governments decided to implement drills, to ensure the safety of their populations. After the Atlantean War wiped out cities in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, to which Europe lost Lisbon in Portugal, the European Union didn't take any chances. Now, several heroes are positioned in Europe to help make sure the populace is safe during these times. The Flash is one of them.

"Well, everything is all clear here in London, Superman. I got time, should I check the surrounding countryside, or even the rest of the country?"

"Negative Flash. You have your objectives. Now, just try and get back here. Green Lantern, Hawkman and several others are checking out a few more cities in Italy, France and Slovakia. With the Avengers taking it upon themselves to secure most of the cities in America, it'd be best for us to make sure our friends in Europe are also safe. Now, get home as fast as you can."

"I'll be there in a flash."

Barry then began to make his way back West when he suddenly got dizzy and nearly fell over. He stopped and shook his head. He looked up and could see the Scarlet Witch hovering above him. She smiled down at him.

"Feeling a bit light headed are we?"

"Oh great. If you're here, then I should also be expecting your brother."

Quicksilver zoomed into sight under his sister as he flashed a cheeky smile and waved.

"Well, at least this should be a very interesting fight, won't it be sister?"

"Oh it will indeed Pietro. Now, let's get to the actual fun part."

Wanda twirled her hands before she shot some hex blasts at The Flash.

[Scotatrova]

Los Angeles

4:30pm

Guardian stood on the roof of a mediumly high building, overlooking the main heart of LA, his arms crossed. Guardian took a breath, breathing in the air, before saying "Hello Knight". Behind him, The Knight walked over and stood beside Guardian, looking at Los Angeles aswell, "Unusual to see you out in the day", "Knights must be prepared to walk in any time if they want to defend the innocent, even me". "Nice CIty You've got here", "she's rough around some edges, but she's prospered". Guardian peered over at The Knight, "You usually don't leave Chicago unless it's necessary", "Stahl and his men have left Chicago following the end of the Blizzard, their Trail leads around here". Guardian continued to look out at Chicago, "we'll find him". Guardian paused, looking at a cloud of smoke in the distance, "that's not good", The Knight opened up his Holographic hud on his gauntlet, "Major fire at a Los Angeles Shopping center. Shall we?". Guardian jetted off with the Knight jumping off the roof and grappeling behind him.

Guardian landed near the burning shopping center with The Knight landing behind him, "what's the plan?" , "You take the Northern half and try to get the civilians out of the Center, I'll head to the south and see where the Fire started". Guardian nodded as he flew into an broken window ahead of him, The Knight shot his grappel pulling him to the roof, from there he sprinted to the southern half of the Shopping center. Guardian landed in the burning shopping center, many of the residents freaking out and panicing, as the Exits have been mysteriously collapsed. Guardian ignores it as he smashes the rubble blocking the front exit and he opens it up, "Everyone Exit through here, NOW!" the people note as they hurry out of the shopping center building.

Across the Centr, The Knight smashes through the glass roof overlooking the food court, as he lands there is a high amount of fire. "Sanza, track the heat patterns and find me the locations of the Source of the fire", [yes sir]. Though The Knight is not prepared when he hears a voice call out to him, "No need for that Knight", The Knight turns to see Heat Wave standing behind him. "Heat Wave", "and Now, I'll cook you in your suit of Armor, and make a Knight Souffle. The Knight rolled to hsi right behind a collumn as Heat Wave shot a blast of fire at him. The Knight took out a Freeze Dart and shot it at Heat Wave's feet, "what the=" the Dart exploded, hitting Heat wave with a blast of Ice. The Knight sprinted, lunging at Heatwave and knocking him over the glass bannister and down into a group of shopping stands below. "Give Up Heat Wave" The Knight said with his foot on Heat Wave's chest. Heatwave gave a malicious Cackle, "Let's see how you stand when I roast the entire building" Heat Wave said as he took out an incendiary Grenade and threw it over to a large amount of propane tanks by an outdoors store. "NO!" The Knight shouted as he shot his grappel to catch the Grenade, but Heat Wave shot a blast of fire at The Knight, knocking him back.

The Grenade smashed through the glass, exploding and setting off the Propane tanks in the store, The Knight used his cape to shield himself from the blast, but the shockwave pushed him back into a wall. The Knight got to his feet, "once the Nemesis Objective is Complete, You and Guardian Won't stand a Chance" Heat Wave shouted as he dissaperaed into the flames. The supports of the southern end of the Shopping center began to collapse from the fire and the explosion, The Knight took out a putty based glue exploive, throwing it at the main support and detonating it, supporitng it for now. The Knight quickly radioed to Guardian, "Guardian, The Mall is Collapsing, Get as Many out as you Ca-". The Knight's communications were cut off as the southern end collapsed.

Guardianfinally got the last of the people out when he recieved The Knight's Message, it was then cut off as the southern end collapsed. "Knight?!" Guardian shouted through his comms as he jetted off to the southern end, when he landed, the entire area was a mess of charred rubble, and the quickly dying remains of the fire. Guardian began to look around, "Knight, Where are you?", Guardian looked to his right as a large piece of rubble was pushed aside, The Knight stood up, his suit charred and scratched. The Knight walked over to Guardian, "How many did we get out?", "from my count, all of them that were still trapped", "good".

"what started the fire?" Guardian asked looking around,
"a Villain named Heat Wave, but that isn't all",
Guardian raised an eyebrow staring at The Knight, "He said something about a 'Nemisis Objectve', From how he worded it, this wasn't just some random attack".
Guardian rubbed his chin, lowering his arms to his sides, "what now?".
"We'll head back to The new Domain in Northern Chicago, there we can plan out how we'll act".
Guardian nodded as he grabbed The Knight's arm and jetted off.

Guardian arrived in Chicago within minutes, and at the Knight's Domain in an even shorter amount of time. Guardian put the Knight down as he also looked up at the sky.

"Is it always this gloomy here in the Windy City?"

[Servinta]

Patho/John Holsmburg

New York City

Doctor Marvin looked at his wrist watch then back towards the Stuyvesant Energy Corp. fuel plant he had just left , it was already ten thirty and with his shift leaving for the night the opportunity to use the bay boat without being noticed had opened up for him.Walking down the concrete dock he could see the company owned boat as it bobbed up and down in the water, it was a tiny craft and only meant for shallow waters because any open water would likely see it capsized from the waves.But it didn’t have to be capable of traversing the ocean, because it was only ever going to be used for testing water quality and pollutant output on this river.That’s where Marvin came into the picture, he was the company’s way of holding off the green-peace hippies that protested the fuel plant here and as long as he kept reading the water samples as minimally polluted then he would keep the job.

“Head of environmental impact minimization” He scoffed to himself as he untied the rope from the boat and started up the engine.
As he motored out into the East-River he looked back at the Fuel plant, its twenty four hour a day operation joining the rest of New Yorks active night life.He knew the plant was leaking pollutants into the water, but that’s why they paid him extra under the table to keep quiet and fudge the results just enough to keep the hippies off their backs.Then he looked forward towards North Brother Island, a stark contrast to the lively and lit-up city surrounding it on both sides of the river.There were no lights to guide him to the docks on the island, the only aid to his poor eyesight he had was the sheer brightness of the fuel plant on the river bank.Using that dim light he slowed the throttle and let the bay-boat coast up to the islands coal dock, a rotting assembly of wooden boards that was more likely to fall through and float away soon rather than keep his boat in place.But it was all that he had to work with so he tied the craft off and timidly stepped onto the dock, hearing it creek and moan underneath his stout weight.Rushing to dry land as fast as he could to calm his paranoid fear of falling through the planks he remembered just how dark the island truly was and how haunting the buildings there seemed at night.The woods he walked through were thick and overgrown but could not hide what remained of human civilization on this Island, for at one point in time this place had been more than just ruins and woods.

Back in the day it had been a Leper colony which in turn became a hospital specifically built to house those with infectious diseases ranging from Tuberculosis to Typhoid and Spanish flu.But the waning of those outbreaks and the ultimately cruel treatment of the patients here caused the staff to abandon the whole island, leaving it to decay and sink into legend and myth.The ‘Tuberculosis Pavilion’ which was the main hospital building, loomed over him as he came up to the front door.The steel double doors and a spider-web of chains and locks normally kept any trespassers and urban explorers at bay, but for Marvin the chains had been unlocked and the doors ajar.This would have just confirmed peoples suspicions about the place being haunted by ghosts, but Marvin knew who had done this for him and being a man of science he wouldn’t have believed anyways.So confidently he strode into the main hall and down the service stairs to the underbelly of the hospital.The tunnels were mainly used for maintenance and storage by the original staff of this abandoned hospital but they also used it to store some of the more viral of their patents down in the depths of the earth.Here in the same tunnel where the infamous ‘Typhoid Mary’ had died, was where Marvin’s friend and the hospitals current resident made his lair.

Puddles of water were pooling along the floor and with each drip-drip Marvin felt his heart skip a beat from the sheer darkness that the tunnels contained.At the end however he could see light, slivers of brightness cut out from the seams of the ‘isolation room’ door which provided him a beacon in this total darkness.The door handle was surprisingly clean and well-polished for something that was over seventy years old, but it didn’t surprise him considering who lived there.With a turn of the knob he entered to a room completely out of place from the rest of the hospital, where the ruins where dirty and falling apart this room was clean and organized for living comfortable with a generator to complement the creature comforts.

There on the sofa watching the television with a look of deep contemplation and concern was the man who lived in this sterile room among the ruins.

“Do you ever knock Marv?” John asked with his shin resting on his knuckles, still staring blankly at the television.

“How many people do you have over to warrant me having to knock before entering?” Marvin asked back with a hint of sarcasm.

“Good point!” John stood up from the sofa, removing his body from Marvins view of the television screen and allowing him to see that he was watching the news channel.The current hot topic of the month was the U.N secretary’s announcement of the Registration Act, which now required all heroes and the like to register at military and governmental posts in New York and around the world so they could be cataloged and monitored. This had sat well with a number of Meta’s while it had enraged an equal number of others who thought it was invasive to their work.

“Oh you’re getting all paranoid about this Registration Act their touting, ‘fraid the UN’s gonna team up with the CDC and come knocking!?” Marvin taunted John as he closed the door behind him and took a seat on the couch where John had been.

“Yeah, I’m not exactly thrilled about the this.” John looked down at the muddy boot-tracks Marvin had made as he entered the well maintained isolation room, and while they both worked with viruses and bacteria it was john who had developed a obsessive need to clean his home and keep it as sterile as possible.

“From what I’m hearing a good number of others in your line of work aren’t either.” Marvin flipped the channel dial down and smiled as he brought up the discovery channel, a much better alternative to the drivel that the news spouted so often.

“Who?” John snapped .

“I don’t know, I’m just going off the tabloids. Supers and Metas getting all up in a bind about freedom verses security, but every average Joe is throwing his opinion at it now so it’s a mixed bag.” Marvin never paid attention to the news and the only reason he learned of this was from all the chatter he overheard while working at the fuel plant.

“Well you know I’m not registering! I do good work under the radar and I keep out of the Man’s way, considering their not exactly thrilled with me running free and such it should be enough.” John defended himself and his activities.

“Well it doesn’t matter now, U.N’s passed it and it’s only a matter of time before it goes into effect. So you might as well decide sooner freely than later with a gun to your head.” Marvin said nonchalantly as the commercials ended and the documentary on zebras returned.

“I think I should put on the mask then go topside for a bit, stretch the legs and give a mugger a scare. Maybe see who’s actually giving into this crap and who’s got some sense about them.” John Ignored Marvin's comment about being forced to decide and went to his wardrobe where he kept his gear.A gas mask and black/cargo pants, along with a pair of night vision goggles and a chemical sprayer where all that he needed for his heroics around New York, the rest of his outfit was handled by his own bodies changes and it would be enough to hide his identity as John Holsmburg and to some hide the fact he was even human when he changed.

“Might not be a good idea John, just lay low and…” Marvin was cut off by Johns now vocally angry tone.

“And what, waste away as my own power eats me from the inside out! I’m not gonna live forever and I want to help make a difference, if that’s illegal then I’ll at least die knowing I did the right thing!” John Snapped back.

“It’s your life friend; I’m just the man with the Harvard degree here telling you what I would do in your situation. In any case I’ll be staying here for a bit, the apartment AC is broken and I ought to get back to messing with that last sample you gave me.” Marvin referenced the twos failed attempts to find a cure for John's condition and it stung him to think of how many times before they had tried and failed.

“Well you’re not me and I’m going so do what you want; but tell the Forman back at the plant that Holmsburg is taking some sick days off.” John pulled the gas mask over his head and tightened the straps, he was no longer the janitor John Holmsburg but instead was the creature Patho, or at least the human form of Patho for the moment.

“Good luck.You’ll need it out there!” Marvin said as the steel door slammed shut leaving him alone and Patho outside to do whatever he was planning to do.

[Servinta]

Patho/John Holsmburg

New York City

It had been a good while since Patho had left the lair, and he was thoroughly enjoying the freshness of the air outside of that dormant disease and mold ridden ruin he called home.Not that the air of New York's subways and sewage tunnels was by any means 'fresh' in the normal sense but every once and a while he would run underneath an open man-hole or utility opening and he could almost taste the fresh air of the city above him.The truth was he was happy to be out of the lair and without a doubt he was happy doing what he did best, managing the underbelly of the city.

Because oddly enough for a city that had such towering sky scrapers towering above it there was also a large population of the downtrodden,homeless and the criminal that lived in the earth beneath those same buildings.He mused how these tunnels were like a mirror of the surface world, but instead of sunlight there was only shadows and that suited him just fine.Because as he moved through the maze of sewage pipes and drains he was hidden from the ordinary folk who would have recoiled in horror at his very sight, now that he was the green biological monster known as Patho instead of the normal man he truly was.

But being Patho had its advantages as well he thought as his heat vision enhanced left eye suddenly brought him three humanoid shaped beings surrounding a fourth flickering source of heat out of the darkness.The tunnel he was going through at the moment was an abandoned subway service tunnel that had been used to store equipment for whatever company had used it in the 1970's but now it was more often then not used by gangers and junkies as a place of refuge from the police.He felt a light tremble in the ground as he slowed to a sneaking walk and approached the beings from the sheer darkness of the tunnel, whatever was causing the thump in the earth was ading him in his unnoticed approach.

Slowly he switched to his dominant right eye and his regular vision revealed the beings to be three African american's, all of them dressed in various street cloths and smoking as they huddled around a fire and a radio that was blaring a staticy mish-mash of music and news.At first he thought they were mumbling to themselves individually as he crept up to the platform that they were on, but as he got closer he could hear them more clearly speaking some dialect of African to each-other or at least that's what he thought was African from what he had remembered from his short time in the continent.

They didn't seem to be doing anything wrong but he couldn't help but wonder what three men who were obviously not penniless would be doing in a place like this.Then he saw the briefcase and a pistol sitting next to the radio, confirming his suspicions that they were not tourists there for the view and that they were gangers probably waiting to do a trade off for whatever was in the briefcase.Another shaking of the earth erupted from above them and this time it shook the ground so much that it caused the deteriorating ceiling of the tunnel to crumble and drop a large piece of brick onto Patho's shoulder.

"Gah" He growled in pain as the brick slammed into him from out of nowhere, he was more supprised than injured and his reaction was louder than he would have liked it to be.

"What the hell!" One of the men was apparently concealing another pistol underneath his shirt and pulled it out at the sound of something growling from the darkness of the tunnel beyond their platform.

"I heard it too, we're compromised and getting out of here!" The third one said as he grabbed the breifcase and pistol, hugging the case to his chest like a mother would a child and holding the pistol back towards the darkness.

Knowing that his element of surprise was lost and that he had no reason to attack these men other than on the fact that they were armed, Patho let them frantically gather themselves and rush up the ladder to the surface.One lingered for a few seconds more in the tunnel, and for a moment it seemed like they could both sense eachother's existence even through the shadows that hid Patho.He snorted and spat onto the trash strewn floor before rushing up the ladder to join his fellows, leaving whatever business they had in this place unfinished.

Mentally scorning himself for letting a simple brick reveal him to those three men, Patho waited a moment before climbing out of the darkness and onto the platform where the men had been waiting.There was much trash and debris there from years of people coming, living, and leaving this place but the area around the ire and radio was relatively clear and provided the best option for clues as to their motives.

His first move was to search about for anything the men had left behind, and the cleared area was optimal for finding such clues.He looked around and moved the milk carton they had used as a table for the briefcase and radio out of the way, revealing a single shard of glass that was left underneath.Taking the shard he put it into the exposed pocket of his otherwise DeathSpore exoskeleton covered cargo pants, he then noticed the radio had stopped its music for the moment with a low buzzing noise of an emergency alert.

"This is New York Emergency Services, all citizens are to evacuate the areas around Avenger Tower due to a current conflict between several dangerous parties.Please do not try to interfere and allow the authority's to handle the situation.I repeat ..." The staticy emergency announcement continued in a loop, warning the people to get away from whatever was happening near the tower.

The shaking of the earth happened again for a third time, trailing Patho off of the Emergency Broadcast from the radio and focusing his attention on the surface above.A moment passed as he wondered how he could have been so stupid to think it was just construction above them that was causing the shaking.Then another question came into his mind, weather it was in his interest to see what was going on there.

He knew the tunnels well after about a year or so of using them to remain unseen by the public while moving about the city, and he was sure that the tower they were talking about was close by this tunnel.But he was hesitant to go up there as Patho, but as he looked up to the half closed man-hole cover that the gangers had escaped through and saw the sunlight shine through he knew he would never forgive himself if he didn't at least take a look at what was going on up there.