BMG Studios: Yep, I'm doing it! You saw how The Shadow got his powers and defeated Darkmatter. You saw how the heroes of Galactic Justice defeated Lord Doomer and his army of doominoids. But now it's time for the most important one (At least for me). The original New Age of Heroes film was the first appearance of The Shadow, and the other members of their team, Superior 6. The group eventually grows beyond six members, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I should note that this isn't just a fan fiction adaptation, but an expansion of the original video, meaning you're going to see some additional story elements that were not seen in the video. This includes, a backstory for the villain, a few new supporting characters, etc. The events of this fan fiction will be continued during the continuing adventures of The Shadow fanfic coming soon. Thank you.
In the year 2018, the Earth has dealt with a huge number of attacks, such as Doomer's invasion, Darkmatter's series of meta humans, and many more threats. To make things worse, a new threat is soon to approach the planet.
Somewhere, far off in a different galaxy, an unidentified planet is under attack. An entire city is being destroyed by robots, among them is their leader, Dark Red.
Dark Red was a tall robot with dark silver armour and black limbs. His right arm had a regular hand, and was holding a single sided, double bladed staff. His left arm had buster cannon with blades on the sides for a left hand. His wore a silver helmet with red horns on the side, plus his eyes were glowing red.
In a demonic robot voice, Dark Red called out, "All knees will bow to me! Once my robots and I collect your planet's core, your world will be no more!" He walked along the path of wreckage, and stepped on the bodies of the inhabitants in his way. He approached one of his robots, "Have you found the fastest way to the center?"
"Yes master," the robot said, "I got a transmission from one of our dig forces, and they said that it is not far from hear, and they already started drilling."
"Good," Dark Red said, "And let's hope that this one is blue!"
Dark Red followed his robot minion to the location of the fast route.
After a short walk away, they found a bunch of robots digging and drilling their way to the planet's core.
"Excellent work everyone," Dark Red said, "bring the ship here, and it will take care of the rest."
Dark Red's ship flew down from the sky and a giant metal tentacle with a claw came out of it. It punched through the ground and grabbed the core.
"Shall I gather everyone and get them back on the ship?" a robot asked.
"Of course," Dark Red answered, "This planet will rot and collapse without the core in the center. Now bring everyone aboard and prepare for takeoff!"
"Right away master." the robot said.
Dark Red and his robots boarded the ship and took off with the planet's core. As they flew away, the planet started to turn brown, until it was nothing but a lifeless space rock.
In the cargo deck, a group of robot minions were putting the core in place. Dark Red entered the deck and was mesmerized by the core's look.
"It's beautiful," Dark Red said, "Open it!"
A robot flipped a switch, activating a giant hammer that cracked open the core. Inside of it was a smaller core, but it was glowing green.
"A green core..." Dark Red said, "...It may not be the specific one I'm looking for, but still a nice addition to my collection."
He grabbed the core and took it away. As he left the room, 2 robots shrugged their shoulders, as they did not know what their master meant by "the specific one he's looking for".
Dark Red placed his newest core into a hall of the different ones he collected throughout the universe. "With all of these cores, I'll have the strength of a god!" he said to himself, "But, i've only found ones of green, red, purple, and orange. The most powerful core of all is the rare one of kind blue one, BUT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, I'VE NEVER FOUND IT!"
"Master," a robot said from behind, "The pilot needs to tell you something."
"This better be important!" Dark Red yelled.
In the Control Deck:
"Master," the robot navigating the ship said, "We are entering the next galaxy, however only one of them seems to have any signs of organic life on it."
"In that case, we shall take its core first so it won't pose as a possible threat!" Dark Red said. "And once I finally find the blue core, the entire universe will bow before me! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
On Earth:
A group of teenagers were walking through the woods in search of a very special location.
The first one of the group was Jacob Dunn, who had short brown hair, wore glasses, dark jeans, and a Superman shirt. A year prior, he was struck by lightning and lived. More on that in the future.
The second was Clint Bookweb, who had blonde hair, also wore glasses, a blue shirt with a black circle in the middle, and green shorts. He has a bit of a book reading obsession.
The third was Steven Larson, who had a buzz cut, wore a black shirt, and red shorts. For many months, he has been given the ability to see ghosts and many other supernatural creatures, despite his friends' disbeliefs.
The forth was Toby Johnson, who had brown hair, a navy blue shirt, and brown shorts. He's very shy, and usually doesn't associate himself with his friends' antics.
Finally, the fifth one was Scott Clarke, who had also had a buzz cut, and wore a grey hooded sweater, and black shorts.
The group walked through a trail in the forrest, until Jacob stopped and showed them what they came for.
"Well guys," Jacob said, "this is it. what do ya think?"
"What exactly are we looking at?" Clint asked.
"I think this is the place where those heroes fought Lord Doomer." Jacob answered.
"Yeah," Scott said, "when they totally saved the day. Yet, the authorities still sees them as threats."
"Didn't one of them die here?" Toby asked, "I heard a rumour that this place is haunted by that hero's ghost."
"Well, I can see ghosts," Steven said, "but I don't see anything here."
"What are you," Clint said, "paranormal or something?!"
"Oh come on guys," Jacob said, "don't tell me you belief any of that hogwash!"
Steven started walking away, "Who do these guys think they are, I can too see ghosts!"
As he walked down the hill, his foot hit a strange metal triangle.
"Uh, guys..." Steven said, "I think I found something!"
"WHAT IS IT NOW," the others said together, "A SPIRIT!?" They all began laughing at Steven.
"No, seriously guys," Steven said, "come over here!"
The rest of the group walked over to the triangle, and got a closer look.
"How did this thing get here?" Toby asked.
"How the hell are we supposed to know that?!" Jacob answered.
Suddenly, the hole in the middle of the triangle started glowing purple. It then formed a portal.
"Well there's something you don't see every day." Scott said.
"I'm going in, boys." Jacob said as he jumped into the portal.
"Is he insane!?" Toby asked, "That could lead to an unknown world in space or something!"
The others proceeded into the portal.
"How do I get myself into these situations?" Toby thought to himself as he finally jumped in.
The inside of the portal was a rainbow loop until they saw a bright light. The group woke up in a room that was a shade of cloudy blue from top to bottom.
"Where are we?!" Jacob asked.
"Maybe, we're at Freddy's Hotel." Steven answered.
"Are you stupid, Steve?!" Clint asked annoyed, "Does this LOOK LIKE Freddy's Hotel to you!?"
"WELCOME, TO MY HUMBLE ABOAD!" laughed a voice.
Everyone jumped from surprise, and the voice belonged to a familiar face. Suddenly, a hologram of a man appeared in front of them. It was a strange magician with a top hat, an opera mask, a red bowtie, a white shirt, a black cape and a crazy laugh. It was non other then The Illusionist.
"Are you a ghost?" Scott asked.
"He's not very transparent." Steven answered a he put his hand through the hologram.
"Or am I! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Illusionist laughed.
"I have so many questions for you Illusionist!" Jacob said.
"How do you know who I am?" Illusionist asked.
"You kidding me," Jacob answered, "You're a legend!"
"You guys were all over the news." Toby continued.
"Didn't you get arrested for being a menace to society?" Clint asked like if it were a normal question.
"That was...um...a misunderstanding that I will explain another time." Illusionist answered, "I'm here for a more important reason. My original team "Galactic Justice", as you probably already know...is no longer a thing. Azure Striker retired in order to protect himself from publicity, The Vigilante is on the run from the authorities, Zunder returned to his home world, and Halem and Solarus are both dead. Basically, I'm the last active member of the team left to protect this world. But I can't do it alone."
"So you're saying you want us to help?" Clint asked.
"I've been wanting to do this for a long time," Jacob said, "count me in!"
"No, no, that is a terrible idea!" Toby said loudly, "We could get killed out there, besides we don't have any powers!"
"Don't worry," Illusionist interrupted, "I can help you with that! What kind of powers do you all have in mind?"
"I'm good with electronics at school." Jacob answered, "But I was struck by lighting like The Flash."
"Your powers have already become evident," Illusionist said, "let's give this a try!"
The Illusionist summoned an electric blue ball and threw it at Jacob, causing his body to glow yellow. When he stopped glowing, he became the superhero: Elec-teen. He had a long blue cape, a white shirt with long black sleeves and a electric orb symbol on the chest, green fingerless gloves, and long black pants.
"So, who's next?" Illusionist asked.
"I think my paranormal interests should be worth expanding upon!" Steven said.
"Alright then," Illusionist said, "you will now be part of that world." He summoned a gassy purple ball and threw it at Steven, which turned him into the superhero: Poltergeist. He had a white robe with a necklace, and demon wings.
The Illusionist scratched his chin, thinking of who will get their powers next. "Hmm...you." he pointed to Scott.
"Well you see, I'm not really into this superhero stuff..." Scott said, "But if you give me a cool dagger and some powers, I'll play along."
"Okay then." Illusionist summoned a red fire ball and threw it a Scott. It turned him into the superhero: Black Dragon. He had a black hood and robe, goggles with orange lenses, and a flaming dagger.
"I can feel the fire inside of me!" Scott said.
Illusionist looked at Clint and asked, "What about you?"
"Well, I've been volunteering at the library to help people learn how to read." Clint explained, "Is there any way you can incorporate that into a superpower?"
"Every group need the smart one!" Illusionist said as he summoned a brown ball and threw it at Clint. It turned him into the "superhero": Book Worm. All he had was a shirt, tie and a magic book.
Illusionist turned to Toby, "Well, that just leaves you."
Toby instantly refused, "Nope, nu-uh, not me! I will NOT put my face in the news!"
"Oh don't worry, your face will be safe." Illusionist said, "In fact, I can make you look nothing like a human. Check it out!"
He showed a hologram of a robot head.
"Who's head is that?" Toby asked.
"It belonged to a great warrior named "Jornova". I mean, what kind of name is that!?" Illusionist explained. "Actually, the aura I sense in you is very much like Jornova."
"In that case, suit me up!" Toby said.
Illusionist summoned a glowing green ball and threw it at Toby, turning him into Jornova. He had a full robot body of silver armour with blue limbs. He had one glowing eye that changed colours based on his current emotions. He has the ability to open portals.
"I'm...Jornova." Toby said to himself.
"You guys don't have the power or experience as my old team use to have," Illusionist explained, "but as someone might say in the future: Every world needs a new age of heroes!"
"Well said Illusionist," Jacob said, "but what do we do now?"
"I take you to my secret base and we begin training." Illusionist answered.