THE CHAMPIONS #2
WORLD TOUR PART 2
By: Chris "TheMtVernonKid" Bennett
Last Time...
Hercules son of Zeus has enjoyed his time protecting Brooklyn ,but he misses his time being apart of a team. After helping members of the X-Men,Herc was reunited with two of his former Champions teammates ,Bobby Drake and Warren Worthington. Now the once demi-god embarks on a trip to reform the Champions his first stop X-Men.
On the side of a road Hercules travels North to the see the X-Men. However someone is following him as well.
Hercules: Father,why are you following me?
Zeus: Just want to see how my boy is. I can walk with you can't I?
Hercules: I don't mind.
Zeus: So heading to see your mutant friends .
Hercules: That I am.
Zeus: I can help get you there fast son.
Hercules: I am quite fine .
Zeus: My son let me help.
Hercules: (sighs) Father is something wrong?
Zeus: I just want to spend some time with my son.
Hercules knows his father is hiding something but he doesn't decline his offer.
Hercules: Very well father .
Zeus: Excellent.
Like a bolt of lightning the travel and arrives at the X-Men's doorstep.
Zeus: Here we are.
Hercules: Thank you. Incredible I see the X-Men have done a fine job rebuilding the school.
Hercules enters the school and is greeted by Rachel Grey.
Hercule: Hello, I like to see Robert Drake and Warren Worthington.
Rachel Grey: Quite an entrance Hercules but this is private property.
Hercules: I am sorry I must speak to them please.
While Hercules and Rachel continue to conversant. Bobby Drake and Warren Worthington walk in.
Iceman: Hercules? What are you doing?
Hercules: Hello Drake! It's good to see you again.
Angel: What brings you here anyway?
Hercules: The other night after I helped you I had ...
Angel: No...no..no...no! I know where this is going.
Hercules: You do?
Angel: Yes, and I want no part of it .
Warren storms off. Bobby chases after Warren.
Rachel Grey: Did I miss something .
Hercules: We have a past .
Iceman: Warren hold up! You didn't even let him explain .
Angel: Bobby ,how long have we known him ? He's here to ask to team-up or something.
Iceman: What if it is? All you got to do is listen man.
They return to listen to Hercules .
Angel: I'm sorry what brings you here Herc?
Hercules: I 'll get right to it my friends I want you two to be apart of the Champions again.
Warren turns and looks at Bobby as to say ," I told you".
Hercules: This version will be different I promise so what do think?
Iceman: The Champions rise again ,huh? However, Storm sented a message to Sam and I we are needed so I can't.
(Read Force Works to see Iceman and Cannonball's adventures)
Hercules: What say you ,Worthington?
Angel: Hercules the Champions didn't work then it won't work now. I can see you've had some changes in you life. So have we as mutants. So my answer is no as well.
Hercules: Very well .Thank you for you time my friend be well.
Hercules departs the X-Men.
Zeus: So my son how was your reunion ?
Hercules: Not well father . Care to give your son a lift back home.
Zeus: (laughing) Of course.
Meanwhile back at the X-Mansion
Rachel Grey: So that's it ?
Angel: Excuse me ,Rachel?
Rachel Grey: I thought you were his friend? Bobby I can understand but you Warren I don't .
Angel: My place is here .
Rachel Grey: Hercules is your friend you should help him. He's not so bad I didn't even mind the thoughts of me in his head about me. He came and asked for help and you threw it back at him. Some friend you are Warren.
Meanwhile back in Brooklyn:
Rhea: Wow your back early. How did it go with your friends.
Hercules: Not so good.
Rhea: (pointing) You have a guest.
Hercules: Hello Tom.
Tom Foster: Couldn't wait so thought I drop by.
Hercules: Well it didn't go so well my friend but this will not stop me. Are you still on board.
Tom Foster: I'm in all the way.
Hercules:Much thanks my friend
Elsewhere on Mount Olympus:
Zeus: What say you Fates, is it true?
The Fates: Yes, my Lord. Darkness will ascend upon the mortals unless the son of Zeus rises to lead a group of heroes to defend against it.
Zeus: I see. My son you must complete your task .
To Be Continued.
