Avengers Unlimited
#1
Induction
Avengers HQ - Upstate New York
The Avengers had fought many battles, emerging victorious in every one thus far. They challenged the likes of Loki, Ultron, Helmut Zemo, Luchino Nefaria and more during their existence as a team. But in spite of their efforts, crime and evil remained in the world. It became apparent to Iron Man and Captain America that their current team, themselves included, along with Thor, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Wasp, Black Widow and Hawkeye, was not enough to protect the world.
It had finally been decided to expand the Avengers team with new heroes. Tony had personally sent out a call for more Avenger recruits, while also researching their respective backgrounds to ensure they were morally qualified for induction. He had also relocated the team to a new HQ.
"So, what do you think, Steve?" Tony inquired, referring to the expanded team.
"The world's changing, Tony."
"Hence the new recruits. I thought it was about time we expanded the brand. New HQ and everything." Tony replied.
"But are they up to snuff?"
"Well, that's for you to figure out, Steve. Mold 'em into shape."
Steve walked forward on the new headquarter's podium, so everyone below could see him.
"Everyone, lend me your ears." Steve said to the new Avengers.
The recruits all turned their attention upward at Steve.
"The Avengers have always acted upon the interests of not only America, but the entire world. This team was founded on the belief that no single man or woman could handle the world's problems individually. Take my word. Even in the war, I wasn't fighting by myself. I had a team backing me up. And it's no different now. The Earth's people are depending on us to fight on their behalf. We can't betray their trust, their faith in our abilities. So live up to their expectations and mine. Be heroes. Be Avengers."
This earned him from a clap from the assorted force of heroes.
"Heck of a speech, Cap." Tony remarked.
"Off the top of my head." Steve admitted.
Author's Note: And there's the first "chapter". I think I'm going to write this story in short "drabbles of sorts", since it's less taxing to do so. This series is inspired by Justice League Unlimited, in terms of having an expanded team of heroes.