Okay guys, here's something totally new, yet something I've been interested in for a while. Now, this may not be like the usual stories I have posted in the past, but this will be my fiftieth story total. (Not counting the ones that have been removed for good.)

The short version of this is that I'm retelling the Next Avengers story, with some modifications for one of the characters I'm adding to the roster, and an OC that's actually been done before. This idea has been done before, but I've never seen it like this, and the other that involves the OC I'm kinda using (different name/slightly altered back-story) doesn't really sit well with me. So, I'm gonna take matters into my own hands and take an attempt at this my way; or at least my improved way that I have utilized over the years.

Now, the first chapter is basically the story Tony tells at the beginning, with some additions of my own.

So, let's begin shall we.

Also, no OCs of my own this time. This is purely me, myself, and I. Oh wait, that won't work, since they're apart of me. Whatever, here we go.

Disclaimer: RedDragonForce 1 does not own Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow.

(Story Begin)

(Chapter Begin)

(Tony's narrative)

And there came a day unlike any other, when the Earth's Mightiest Heroes were united against a common threat – The Soldier, the God, the Knight, the Spy, the Giant, the King, the Pixie, the Ghost, and the Archer! On that day, the Avengers were born; to fight foes that no single hero could withstand. Over time they added more heroes to their ranks, one was the Predator, a Mutant who could hunt and battle as fiercely as any of the Avengers.

Together, the Avengers battled against Time Traveling Conquerors, Alien Invaders, Mutant Commanders, and Masters of Evil – the Avengers vanquished them all, and when the world was finally at peace, the heroes built lives of their own. The Soldier and Spy fell in love, as did the Giant and the Pixie. The King found his Queen. The Predator went on to continue his hunt for his past. And the God returned home, far away from the world of men. And soon, the children of the Avengers came to be, children who would become a new generation of heroes. The Predator's child having been cloned from his DNA against his will, yet accepted the cub all the same.

But in time evil returned, an evil known as Ultron. Ultron wanted nothing less than total dominion over the world. But the Avengers stood in its way. Sadly, their defeat was inevitable. But before they fell, the Avengers hid their children in a faraway place where they would grow up safe from Ultron's grasp, because the Avengers knew that as long as the children were alive, there was still hope, hope for the future.

(Narrative end)

(AN1)

As the younger children fell asleep, a young eleven-year-old girl turned to their guardian, their last living guardian as far as they knew.

"You do realize how much you left out, right?" asked the young girl.

"They don't need to know about my love life, or what happened since. My family, even if they survived the attack on the mansion, would have very little chance to survive for long, because Ultron immediately went to Stark Tower and got control over the Arc Reactor, which boosted his power tenfold. My wife and daughter are most likely dead, and there's nothing I can do about it now," replied Tony, sighing a little, "And it's your bedtime too, Laura. We'll talk more later."

"Why do I get the feeling that statement will become your new catchphrase with us?" asked Laura, as she got into her mattress on the floor (Tony promised to build them separate rooms for when they were older.)

(AN2)

After Tony left the kids room, he stopped and looked up at the artificial ceiling.

"How long will it be before they're ready, if they are going to be ready at all?" asked Tony, wanting an answer, but not expecting it.

And a voice, sounding faintly like Thor's, though Tony could swear it was his imagination, spoke up.

"If they are to be ready, do so on your terms, not anyone else's. I know thou can do so, Stark."

Tony chuckled, it sounded like something Thor would say, and he had no qualms about following that advice.

(AN3)

(Chapter End)

Well, what do you think? Arguably my shortest chapter, though there is a debate against my other chapters that are less than a thousand words, if this is less than a thousand words, what with all this commentary around it. Most likely not! LOLZ!

Next time: 12 years have passed, and everyone is now a teenager, minus Laura being 23 (yeah, I went there). The kids go through a regular routine when something unexpected happens, starting the chain reaction of what is to come.

Alright, there's not much, other than Author Notes, so let's tackle those shall we.

AN1: Well, I had to have a nickname for Logan, and Wolverine was too direct, and the only other name I could think of is Animal, which isn't accurate enough. SO, Predator it is.

AN2: Laura, AKA X-23, which WILL be her Avenger Name, since I don't think I want, or need, a better name for her. If you DO have a name, you can suggest it, but bear in mind it will take a really good name for me to consider it, so put your thinking caps on.

AN3: Was it REALLY Thor? You decide. I'm leaving that open to your interpretation.

Okay, I think that's all of it. Please read and review, or PM me with what you think. I'll leave this up for a while and see what happens. Not getting my hopes too high because of how small this section is, but…

Later,

RDF1