Episode 1: Welcome
./Kansas City, Missouri\.
(Tessa Tatchell)
Missouri was beautiful in the springtime, with the air cool and the flowers blooming it was definitely fun to be outside, unless- "OUCH," You were Tess Tatchell.
"I told you, you were holding the sword up to much, you need to lower it now again," Her father stood in front of her, his ghostly form holding a sword of his own. The sword itself couldn't harm anyone other than Tess. Since Tess held the famed sword in the stone.
Long story short the people who had used the sword before her could 'train' and 'teach' her. Which basically meant they could beat the hell out of her, fun right?
"How high should I hold it then oh great ghostly father?" Tess asked, sarcasm dripping from her voice as she looked at her father. They had been at it since 4 in the morning! Tess was exhausted, mentally and physically.
"As high as you need to so you are able to block the sword, Now again," Her father didn't need sleep since he was basically a spirit, he didn't need rest and he didn't get hurt. Honestly it was unfair.
But Tess just shook it off and charged him again, ducking under his first swing she stabbed at his spun quickly to the right before swinging downwards with his own sword. Tess raised her sword to block the hit and their blades met.
They pushed against each other, Tess's bright blue eyes glowing as she borrowed the strength from the past users, hoping to win this.
But little to no strength from the past users came too her and her father quickly won. Holding her at sword point.
"They still won't give me their strength," Tess sighed as she pulled herself up. Turning to her ghostly father, "Why won't they give me their strength?"
Her father said nothing as he sheathed his own sword "Aren't you going to be late for something?" He left her with those word as he disappeared, the training session over.
"Thanks for the conversation dad," Tess sighed before commanding, "Let the sword of Arthur be sheathed and rest until called upon again," And with the magical word's spoken the sword disappeared from Tess's hands. It seemed to be good timing as her mother called out into the woods "Tess! Breakfast is ready!"
./Miami, Florida\.
(Marcus and Marley Gastion)
"Stop wait a minute, fill my cup, put some liquor in it, sign a check, Julio get the-"
Slapping the alarm clock Marcus sighed, Why couldn't he sleep in again? "Marcus get up! We have to get going unless we wanna be late," His twin Marley seemed to scream in his ear, her excitement about the whole situation overwhelming.
Now before you ask, Yes they were Yin and Yang. Those two super twins with Fire and Ice powers. Yeah they were them. Checking the clock Marcus huffed. It was only 8! They were meeting the others at 10 "Sis, We don't meet the others for another-," But he couldn't finish as Marley slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Shush younger brother, We need to practice our entrance, And our powers, We also need to make sure the new costumes fit and look cool, And-"
"Does any of this include breakfast in coffee?" Marcus interrupted his sister mid sentence as he began to finally get up out of bed.
"I guess we could work in 5 minutes after sparring, But I'm sure the new base has a full stocked fridge so it would make no sense to eat at home unless you want to, Then again there's not much to eat at home-" Marley rambled on for about 5 minutes following Marcus around as he did his morning routine. Leaving the room only to get the new costumes and when he changed.
This was normal in the Gastion household. Marley was go go go and Marcus was no no no. Their mother hoped that by putting the two of them on a team together they would get some of their extra energy out, And maybe make some actual friends.
./Gotham City, New Jersey\.
(Jason Brewer)
Anyone who lived in the Slums of Gotham City knew walking around, alone. Was just a stupid idea.
"Give me your wallet punk! Before I put a bullet through that head of yours," Then again if you were Jason Brewer or better known as 'Mad Dog' The slums weren't that scary. Why? Well let's just say. When you have super strength nothing really scares you.
"I suggest leaving me alone, Before I punch the living daylights out of you," Jason growled out the warning, a part of him wished the man wouldn't leave him alone. But as his father always told him, 'Better to give the enemy a fair chance to run away then to feel guilty in the end'.
But it seemed like Jason's wish would come through as the man prepared to shoot, "What did you say kid?" He asked, his old voice ragged from many years of smoking. He smelled disgusting like he had rolled around in old eggs and salmon before coming to mug Jason.
"I said," Jason smirked as he spun around, The man pulled the trigger to the gun and the bullet hit Jason….but did nothing. I mean it made a small hole through the clothes but other than that nothing happened. No blood.
The man's eyes widened as he dropped the gun Jason finishing his sentence, "Leave me alone,"
The man ran off then, Probably to go tell someone he had just encountered some kid who could withstand a gunshot. Oh well, Jason didn't mind the attention. No one would believe a scumbag like that guy.
Anyways back to finding this supposed super magical tube that would transport him right to the base where he would meet the little kids he would be babysitting for the next few years of his superhero teenage life. Joy.
./Base 02: Secret Island off the coast of Mexico\.
(Zurina Caine)
"Do you think they'll like cookies? What if they don't like cookies? What if they like brownies more? I knew I should've made brownies! Now they'll hate me forever because I didn't make them brownies!"
A young brown skinned and green eyed girl sat inside the base's kitchen, head in her arms as she had yet another panic attack that morning. Zurina Caine had been up since 6 running around the base and tidying it up. She had to make this place look as nice as possible!
Her Aunt Mari Jiwe Mcabe or better known as Vixen patted her on the back, "I'm sure it'll be fine Zuri, You're just overthinking everything once again," To prove her niece right she took a bite of one of the cookies and smiled, "These are delicious, The others will love them,"
Zuri looked up from her arms, tears ready to fall "Y-you think?" She stuttered. A small smile began to appear on her face as her aunt nodded her head continuing to reassure the young teen, "Of course my little lion cub now I must be going,"
Zuri wiped the tears from her eyes, Taking a deep breath in she let her panic attack subside and said goodbye to her aunt.
About 30 minutes later Zuri sighed "When will they get-" Zuri never finished the question as the Zeta Tube announced, "C01 White Knight,"
(Tess Tatchell)
"Hello?" Tess called out into the empty halls of the base, She had just come in through the Zeta Tube. A backpack over her shoulder. She had decided on wearing a nice T-shirt and jeans. Nothing to amazing but nice enough to be seen in public.
"Hi I'm Zuri!" Another girl around her age introduced herself as she made her way into the room, She had bright green eyes and dark brown skin tone, She seemed nice enough.
Tess held out her hand, dark grey eyes taking in the girl in front of her. "Name's Tessa but you can call me Tess," Zuri took Tess's hand and gave a bright smile.
"C02 Yin C03 Yang," Tess looked upwards at the tube, Watching as two brown haired and blue eyed kids came through the tube. Both seemed to be in civvies wearing completely different styles.
While the sister had on a more 'fun' summery outfit with shorts and a t-shirt the boy had on a nice dress shirt and seemed dressed to impress.
"We're here!" The girl shouted running out of the Zeta Tube in excitement, "Marley!" Her brother yelled after her. They seemed to be twins, since they seemed to be close to the same age.
The girl ran out and looked around, her face beaming with excitement as she realized who the other teenagers were. They were her teammates! "Hi I'm Marley!" She introduced herself and brother to the two girls.
The boy just sighed and shook his head in disappointment, "Sorry, She's a little annoying but I promise you'll get used to her, I'm Marcus" He gave the others a small apologetic smile.
"My names Zuri," Zuri gave her own warm smile in reply, the younger girl excited to meet more people. These guys seem nice, Maybe she was worrying for nothing like her aunt suggested.
"Tessa, but just call me Tess," Tess introduced herself a small smirk on her lips, the twins seemed interesting.
"C04 Mad Dog," Upon hearing the name Tess inwardly sighed, why the hell was he here. "Look what the cat dragged in," She growled as she slowly spun around her eyes glaring at the boy in front of her.
Jason gave a cocky smirk as he saw Tess before responding, "I think you got lost, This is for actual teenage heroes, Not toddlers who run around in armour with a itty bitty sword,"
"I'll show you itty bit-" Tess was getting ready to fight but was stopped by Marcus, who had bravely stepped between the red head and the other boy.
"I don't know what's going on between you two and why you're pissed at eachother but I suggest not killing each other on the first day," Marcus seemed to be the voice of reason, it just wouldn't look good for the team to try and kill each other on the first day.
Jason rolled his eyes before sarcastically replying in a baby voice: "Aww the little boy is trying to be responsible, Someone give him a cookie," Marcus's eyes narrowed into a glare as he curled his fist. Bringing it back to take a punch at Jason.
Jason seemed to smirk as he readied his own fist, man did he love good fight.
But the two where stopped as the computer voice announced, "02 Batman 04 Flash," Everyone froze in fear as the Dark Knight and Man of Steel appeared in the room. Jason and Marcus still in their fighting positions.
It took Batman all of 2 seconds to realize what was going on, sighing and shaking his head in disappointment, Was this really the team he and Wally had hand picked? "Do I dare ask what was about to occur between you two?"
Wally, or better known as Flash, stood off to the side, saying nothing. He would let Dick deal with this situation.
As Dick or Batman spoke the two teen boys lowered their hands, "Nothing sir," Marcus answered stepping back beside his sister and Zuri. Jason just shoved his hands into his leather jacket pockets.
Dick sighed, Honestly he knew there would be some trouble with having Jason on the same team as Tess. Both of them hated each other for some unknown reason neither would disclose. They only told him that it was family matters, and was not to be discussed.
"Why is he here?" Tess asked, her voice full of venom as she pointed at Jason. They couldn't pick any other teen hero? They just had to pick him.
"Cool your roll hot shot, He's here because he was asked to be, Just like the rest of you," Flash or Wally finally stepped into the situation, his voice calm and cool as he tried to stop the other red head in the group from doing something stupid.
He knew Tess well enough to know she was not happy with this situation, not happy at all.
"Why are all of us here? I mean there are plenty of other teen heros," Zuri decided to change the subject to something different. They were all teen heros, Well except for Zuri who was a sidekick, But other then that small detail why them?
"We picked you five because we saw the future of heroes inside of each of you, We believe that in time you will create one of the strongest teams ever made," With each word Dick took a step towards a giant computer screen, he had been practicing this speech since he had gotten permission for the team.
Pressing a button the giant computer screen began to show video clips of each of the heros.
"Strength," As Dick said this the first clip appeared.
It was of Jason in his Mad Dog costume, He was holding up the entryway to a burning building as a family of three crawled through. The building collapsed on top of him as the family scurried away in fear, the camera zoomed into the spot Jason once stood in.
After a few seconds Jason tossed the rock off of himself, the crowd that had gathered around the building began to clap and cheer as Jason jumped off camera.
"Valor," The video changed to a clip of Tess in her armour. Her sword out in front of her as she raced towards an enemy, the enemy being a giant black demon squid thingy. Tess's eye's began to glow a white light as she said something unhearable.
As the demon squid thing whipped it's tentacle at Tess she disappeared in a brilliant
flash of light. Only to reappear above the squid, her eyes still glowing she came hurtling down at the monster like a meteor. As she came down she sliced through the monster ending it's life. You could
Everyone watched the clip in awe, "You can actually do that?!" Marley asked her eyes wide in shock and amazement as she turned to Tess. The red head downcasted her gaze, "Kind of,"
"Hey! I saved a family of three. Doesn't that mean anything?"
Everyone seemingly ignored Jason's comment turning back to the screen, except for Marley who just had to be a smart ass and reply: "Yes it does, It ust means that Superman wasn't around to help and so the responsibility fell onto a more stupider and less reliable hero, But he couldn't show up either so those poor souls were stuck with you,"
Tess bit her lip to keep from laughing as she held out her hand for a high five. Maybe this girl wasn't so bad after all. Even the sweet and timid Zuri couldn't help but let a tiny chuckle escape her lips
"Hey you can't be rude to me! I haven't done anything to piss you off just yet!" Jason said, outraged that the girl he hadn't been introduced to just yet had made a snarky comment against him.
"Teamwork," Dick cut through the teens talking, as the next clip showed up on screen.
"It's us! It's us!" Marley shouted as she pointed at the screen in excitement, shaking her brothers arm.
The clip was of the two of them, They were fighting king shark and doing rather well. In matching super suits the two of them used their powers, Marcus making walls of ice to protect the citizens and corner King shark while Marley was shooting burst of flames as she kept the gigantic shark occupied.
After they got King Shark into a smaller area, using ice wall to block certain streets, they began to throw everything they had at King Shark. Sending waves of flames followed closely by a volley of ice shards. It didn't take long till the villain was defeated.
"And heart," The last clip wasn't as destructive or cool as the others. Hell there didn't seem to be a battle happening at all. Or atleast a physical battle.
But what the clip did show was Zuri, she was in hospital surrounded by younger kids. They seemed to all be sitting close to her as she read to them, still in costume mind you, a story. The kids smiled and laughed at Zuri as she made faces and did the voices, for once they felt normal. Happy.
The clip ended and Dick turned back to the group his blue eyes scanning their faces as he spoke, "These traits are the traits need for the next generation of superheroes, Each of you posses some form of these traits and we hope by putting you on a team you can learn and grow together,"
Dick clicked another button and everything began to light up, colours danced around the room as the base came to life, Computers turning on ready for use.
"Welcome to The Young Guardians,"
Till Next Time