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Chapter 2
:Argus Lab, Beijing, China:
Yesterday started as a normal day till I got a sudden surprisefrom my good friend Clark. Today my morning receives another surprise from another visit from my good friend Clark. But instead of taking me to the top of the Daily Planet building, I'm in China. Not just anywhere in China mind you. I'm at a secret lab that belongs to A.R.G.U.S. in Beijing, China.
So now that my life is receiving a crash course of being leader of a secret justice league for Superman. I kind of wish I wasn't chosen for this important job, but also I'm excited to see what kind of humanoids Dr. Magnus created.
As we walk through the hallways if the secret lab Clark and I reach our destination. By the lab door there was sign that read:
Dr. Magnus
Professor of Elementics
A.R.G.U.S. Labs
Beijing Facility
As we walked into the lab room I saw a man in a white lab coat. As I was looking I could only assume that he was Dr. Magnus.
"Aaah hello," said Magnus as he turned to face us.
"Dr. Magnus good to see you again. How are things?" Clark asked.
"Never better Superman but as I said last time we met the pleasure is always mine. Is this the young man that you told me about in your last visit?" Magnus asked as he looked at Victor.
"Yup Dr. Magnus meet Victor Stone," Clark said.
Magnus put his hand out for a hand shake. As Magnus did so Victor chimed, "Nice to meet you. I'm very excited to work with you."
"Good follow me and I'm going to show you what we are working with," Magnus said.
Dr. Magnus led us farther into the lab till we reached a point to where we saw seven metallic orbs. They weren't any regular orbs they were made from metallic materials and had glowing light protruding blue light. The blue light was resonating as if they were alive.
"Here they are boys my creations. These are what I call Responsometers, microcomputers capable of animating constructs, bringing them to life. These constructs are the basis of my A.I. Or as you may know as artificial intelligence. Each Responsometer has the capability to make a free-thinking humanoid when combined with any earth-made or man-man metal. Once the Responsometer combines with the metal it becomes a sentient that could be used for any purpose given to it," Magnus explained with excitement.
"But obviously in our case they will be used for good by helping protect civilians from danger. And that's where you come in Victor. You will train these humanoids to be your future team of heroes," Superman responded.
Victor thought for a moment as he took it all in. "I just have one question. Have you tested the Responsometers with any metals as of yet Dr. Magnus?" Victor asked with some hope that it yes.
"No Victor I haven't because according to Superman we were waiting on someone to assist me. That someone is you," Magnus said with some encouragement.
Victor thought in his head oh geese what did I get myself into. Victor scratched his head for a moment because he didn't know anything about humanoids. All he could do was hope for the best outcome in Clark's secret league idea.
"Well I am going to let you two get right to it. I have other matters to attend to," Superman said with confidence that Victor and Magnus will succeed.
As Superman left Magnus spoke up and said, "Thank you Superman, we won't let you down."
Superman smiled and responded back, "I know everything is in good hands now that Victor is here with you. Good luck to the both of you."
Both Magnus and Victor waved bye to Superman. Then Victor looked at Magnus and asked the obvious question again, "When do we start?"
:Earth 4/Veidt Enterprises, New York City, New York:
A young looking man was sitting at his desk looking out the window while he was waiting. A knock on the door and a blue figure walked in.
"Aaah Jonathan. Thank you for showing up on such short notice. Im just a little confused on why you didn't just teleport here," said the man.
Manhattan glance at the man and responded, "Well I wanted to take the scenic route today Adrian. If that's ok with you."
Adrian Veidt and Dr. Manhattan were always the best of friends no matter the differences. But before Adrian knew Manhattan as the blue figure today. They both grew up together and started the company from the ground up. Adrian still remembers what his human form looked like. For Dr. Manhattan's name will always be in Adrian's mind as Jonathan Osterman. And also the mistake Adrian made that led to Jonathan's god-like transformation.
"So Adrian what is it that you wanted?"