The next day in the camp, we see Marcus walking around in the hallways with a cup of coffee in hand, a smile of satisfaction written on his face, for what, beating the hell out of Randy after he told Vivid Blue to fuse with him. It was a strange experience and was not entirely bad, though he would avoid doing the fusion thingie until it's the right thing to do.
Marcus is currently wearing a black t-shirt with a CM Punk logo over a white, bandage designed sleeves, blue skinny jeans and black sneakers.
Upon turning to a corner, a pink blur slams in front of him, sending him crashing and his attacker to the floor, surprisingly his cup of coffee didn't spilled.
"What the? What gives? Get off!?" Marcus demanded whoever is on top of him. He then froze when he realized who's on top of him, "Oh no..." he muttered.
It was a girl, a very familiar girl, a girl that is well-known in the camp, and she's on top of him looking all lazily.
The girl got up but still on top of him while letting a yawn, "Yawn~ what a nice morning..." she said.
"Is it?" Marcus replied indecorously, "What's the big idea ramming onto me early in the morning, Karizza!" he demanded as he revealed the girl's name.
Rookie Trainee
Karizza Stronghold
Karizza has a long messy blonde hair reaching the back of her thighs, she wears a white rimmed glasses or her lazy pink eyes. She wears a black blazer with multiple red ribbons tied in each sleeves over a pink pajama-like dress and brown boots.
Karizza looks down and was silent for a minute, "Ah..." she said in realization, "Good morning, Marcus." she greeted with a smile.
Marcus smiled back, "Morning... THAT'S NOT IT!" he said with an angry face, "Just what the hell are you doing running around in the hallways!?" he demanded.
Karizza got into thinking, "Hmm... I don't remember..." she replied.
"Are you high again?" Marcus asked.
"Maybe..." she replied nonchalantly.
"Maybe? What do you mean by maybe? You are high!" Marcus stated, "And please get off me! We're lucky that we're alone or people would get the wrong idea!" he added.
"What idea?" Karizza asked tilting her head.
"Just how slow your brain is!" Marcus yelled, "Listen! And listen well! This position we're currently in, is very inappropriate! Just days ago, a guy just got labeled as a pervert and I don't want to be labeled as one!" he explained while referring to Darren.
"Oh~ You must be talking to Ren-ren..." Karizza replied in amusement.
"Ren-ren? You're talking about Darren, right? What kind of nickname is that? And why are you calling him that?" Marcus asked in confusion.
Karizza ignored his question, "Inappropriate? Why? I feel comfortable on top of you." she said as she began to bounce on top of him.
"Oi! Stop doing that, you're giving me an arousal for Pete's sake! Please get off me and I'll buy you a coffee!" Marcus pleaded.
Karizza's eyes sparkles upon hearing that, "Really?" she asked, "You'll buy me a coffee?"
"Yes! Just get off me!" Marcus replied.
Later... the two came out from the Rabbit House, with Karizza holding a cup of warm coffee drinking happily.
"Coffee~ Coffee~" Karizza sang cheerfully as she takes a sip.
Marcus can't help but smile, "You sure like drinking coffee." he commented.
"Um! I love coffee!" Karizza replied cheerfully.
"I see." Marcus said taking a sip of his own coffee.
Karizza then turns to him, "Hey Marcus! Do you have anything to do today? Wanna hangout in the city?" she asked.
Marcus chuckled, "Sorry... but I gotta new mission today and as the leader of my team, I can't afford to ditch that." he answered.
Karizza pouted, "No fair! You guys always gets to in adventures!" she whined.
Marcus chuckled again, "Don't whine! You'll get your chance, you just need to wait." he said before patting her head much to her delight, "Sorry I can't hangout with you today but I promise once I had a day off, we'll go somewhere in the city." he said.
Karizza then perks up, "Really? Hooray!?" she cheered.
Marcus smiled as the two took a sip of their coffee, savoring it's warm and delightful taste.
bzzzttt...
Marcus is then seen heading towards the meeting room, on his way he touch his cheeks and is still warm, before he and Karizza separate ways, the lazy blonde surprised the poor lady when she gave him a peck on his cheek telling him it was her way of thanking him for the coffee.
Marcus can't help but smile while thinking of their encounter this morning was a blessing in disguise.
Marcus then enters the meeting room where the rest of his team waiting along with Major Stronghold and Dr. Pating.
Eddy then approaches, "Marcus! Where have you been bro? We've been waiting for you for ten whole minutes!" he said. Eddy is currently wearing a black leather jacket with LED lights over a blue sweatshirt, green pants and black spiky boots with his signature scarf around his shoulders.
Marcus rolls his eyes, "I'm not even that late Eddy... I was just hanging out with Karizza in the coffee shop if you're wondering." he replied.
The Major perked up, "REALLY? WELL THAT'S GOOD! I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR BEING FRIENDS WITH MY DAUGHTER, EVER SINCE COMING HERE, SHE FEELS ALIENATED TO THE FACT THAT I'M HER FATHER." he stated loudly.
"No worries sir. It's the best thing I can do for her." Marcus replied.
"Does Malvina had any idea about this?" XY whispers to Yoshika. She is wearing a trench coat covering her attire.
"No. And I hope she never does." Yoshika whispered back.
"Well... since Marcus is here. I think it's about time to tell us about our mission." Rex suggested.
Dr. Pating nodded , "Of course. But first, the Major had a major announcement." he declared.
The Major then stepped forward, "YOUNG DUNCAN NELSON! YOUNG TARO YAMADA! YOUNG ICHIGO KUROSAKI! ORIGINALLY, THE THREE OF YOU WE'RE PLANNED TO BE A PART OF THE THIRD TEAM HOWEVER THE THREE OF YOU SYNC SO WELL WITH THE NEW AGE AVENGERS THAT LOUIE AND I DECIDED TO OFFICIALLY DECLARE THAT THE THREE OF YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY A PART OF THE NEW AGE AVENGERS!" he announced.
Everyone was surprised but happy for the announcement.
"Wow! Congratulations!" Yoshika said in delight.
"I'm in my happy place!" Ed cheered clapping his hands. Ed is currently wearing an orange tight shirt underneath his trademark green jacket, black leather pants and boots.
"So am Rolf!" Rolf added. Rolf is currently wearing a blue shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
"Wow... an official member, well, I don't mind! I like being part of this team!" Duncan declared.
Taro nodded, "I agree." he said.
Ichigo chuckled, "This team reminds me of the Dimensional Heroes, so I'm totally okay with this." he said. Ichigo is currently wearing a lavender shirt over a blue hoodie jacket, white pants and red rubber shoes.
"So, that makes thirteen members in this team plus six honorary members, by the way, where is Vaas, Needles and the Vivid 4?" Danny stated before asking.
"Vaas and Needles had something to do today and the Vivid 4 is currently with the Rising Stars." Marcus answered, "Originally, the girls should be coming along with us but Adam insisted that they should join them for a while." he explained.
"Is Adam that adamant getting those girls in his team?" XY Girl asked.
"Well, he did petitioned to have those girls switched teams when the girls already decided to join us." Jake stated.
"That doesn't matter now, like I said before, I want those girls experience teaming with others, but don't get me wrong, they're still part of this team and still under my command until the sixth team is announced." Marcus said.
The Major nodded, "THAT'S RIGHT! SOONER OR LATER, WE'LL BE ANNOUNCING THE THIRD AND FOURTH TEAM!" he revealed.
"Two teams? Men, that was fast!" Duncan said.
"Anyway... let's get into business." Dr. Pating started, "Recently, a large number of Emotionless were spotted in Jump City in the Western United States, we don't know how many but we get the feeling it would get bigger and bigger if ignored." he explained.
"WE WANT THE TEAM TO GO THERE AND INVESTIGATE AND AS WELL MEET THE LOCAL HEROES OF THAT CITY!" the Major announced.
"Local heroes?" Rex repeated.
Dr. Pating nodded, "A group known as the Teen Titans, they're a bunch of crime fighting teens protecting their city by extension, their entire world." he answered.
"Teen Titans! Men, they're an awesome bunch!" Randy stated excitedly.
"SO WE WANT YOU TO MEET THEM, EXPLAIN THEM ABOUT THE UPCOMING THREAT AND POSSIBLY, FORM AN ALLIANCE!" the Major shouted.
"Huh. I get the gist." Marcus said.
"Also, we had a member of the Coalition who is also an honorary member of the Teen Titans, will be joining you in this mission." Dr. Pating added, "You may come in." he called.
Then a young man wearing a robe enters the room, "Hello. My name is thy Herald and I'll be joining you team for this mission." he greeted.
Solo Hero and Teen Titans Honorary Member
Herald
Herald is a brown skinned, well-muscled young man. His cape is connected to his hood, which is blue. He wears a gray mask, a blue tunic over a black clothing, a dark belt, silver gloves and blue boots.
"Wow! You're an honorary member of the Teen Titans! An honor to work with you." Marcus greeted offering a handshake.
''Likewise." Herald replied accepting his handshake, "I heard so many good things about this team, especially you, your speech back in Canterlot High was really inspiring." he said.
And with that, Marcus is on the floor in a fetal position, catatonically sucking his thumb.
"Uhh..."
"He gets embarrassed everytime someone mentions that." Eddy pointed out.
"Woops! My bad." Herald replied rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.
"How long have you been a member of the Coalition?" Duncan asked.
"Almost a year, I was recruited after meeting I.O and Gingka when I was patrolling in Star City." Herald answered.
Marcus then got back on his feet, "Welp! Like I said before, it's a honor working with you Herald. I just hope the Boy Wonder wouldn't mind us meeting them." he said.
"Don't worry. Robin maybe strict but he's a cool dude." Herald replied.
"Also, feel free to use the Central Command, I got a feeling that you'll be out for a while in this mission." Dr. Pating suggested.
Eddy perked up, "Really? Sweet!" he claimed, "To the Central Command everyone!" he ordered as he ran out of the room.
"Yeah!" everyone sans XY Girl cheered as they followed Eddy.
XY Girl sighed before following them.
bzzzttt...
The team later arrived at the cargo bay loading up their bags inside the Starship, Ed even brought a flat-screen television, PS4 and mini fridge along. The inside was now fully decorated with different stuffs and appliances, the bar is now fully operational and had rooms for resting.
"Are you guys all set?" Dr. Pating asked from the control panel.
Marcus looks back at the entrance to see Herald getting in as Rolf closed the hatch, "We're ready to go sir!" he replied with a thumbs up.
Dr. Pating nodded as pulled a lever, activating the portal, "The portal is all set!" he announced.
"GODSPEED YOUNG ONES!" the Major called with a thumbs up.
"Here we go! Full speed ahead! Woohoo-hoo-hoo!" Eddy said excitedly as the Starship went through the portal going to their designated destination.
"The kids are going to have so much fun." Dr. Pating noted.
The Major chuckled, "I WHOLE-HEARTLY AGREE!" he replied.
bzzzttt...
Inside the Starship, Eddy enters the main control room operated by Rex and Danny, "You gotta hand it with the Bearpenters, they really did a good job reconstructing this ship." he commented.
"Yeah! It's like the ship was never broken to begin with." Danny said.
"Yup! But we had one problem..." Rex mentioned, "This ship is fuelled by gas." he said pointing at the meter bar as he groaned, "Man, can the Science Department fix this shit, so we won't rely on gas for every mission." he stated.
"I wouldn't worry about that Rex. Besides, if we run out of gas we can use an alternative." Eddy said.
"We're not using Marcus as a fuel source Eddy." Rex said as Eddy raised his hands in defense.
A/N: Inspired from Jexi the Hunter, Hope the Victor and David the Almighty Paladin. If the OCs are not created by moi, then it's not mine.
