League of Heroes
Author Notes:
Chapter 06: Moving Forward
May 05, 2012
New York City, NY – Stark Tower
Loki was currently being held in a secure cell that Tony Stark and Batman put together to ensure he couldn't escape like he did on the helicarrier. Loki was far too cooperative, and that made them nervous wonder what he had planned.
The Tesseract was inside the briefcase sitting on the table in front of the Avengers, twenty-seven heroes from different Earth who had gathered to defend the Earth from an alien invasion. The party was hosted by Stark and more importantly – to see where they stand after the Battle of New York.
Stark had gotten everything he could get his hands on to host the party. Three other people were beside Stark.
"I'm glad everyone made it," said Stark happily.
"Everyone made it?" said Harry as he walks out the elevator and on the floor.
"Yeah," said Stark. "even Mr. Grinch."
Stark was referring to Batman, who standing by the bar with his cloak concealing his body. Only Batman in costume as everyone else was in their civilian's clothes.
Harry was wearing a typical rock star clothing. Black, with a skull picture and a regular sweater jacket.
Morgan was wearing a blouse that was still green to match her eyes.
"So what do we do now?" asks Clint who was eating Chinese food with chopsticks.
"Where did you get Chinese?" asks Flash.
"Jersey," Clint stated obviously.
"What is Nick Fury doing?" asks Superman.
"Nothing," said Jessica Drew. "He's released a statement that the Avengers was a team he had put together as a First Response Unit to counter threats bigger than S.H.I.E.L.D. could handle. He's already laid claim over the Avengers so no government agency will even attempt to use us for their own personal use. I'm sure he's already under pressure from the U.S. Government to hand us over to them."
"Meaning he's taking the heat and off of us," said Batman.
"Indeed sir," said a man in a nice suit as he walks forward and places a tray of refreshments down on the table.
"You are?" asks Captain America.
"Alfred," said Alfred. "Alfred Pennyworth. I have been Master Wayne family butler for over fifty years, sir."
"Wayne?" Flash said in confusion before his eyes went wide in alarm. "Bruce Wayne?!"
Batman glares at Alfred who wasn't even affected by Bruce Wayne's glare. Batman removes his helmet and holds it in his hands.
"I am Bruce Wayne, the owner of Wayne Enterprise of Gotham City," said Batman.
"Wayne Enterprise – massive multibillion-dollar industry," said Stark.
"Stark Enterprise," said Bruce. "a multibillion-dollar industry that once the largest weapons manufactory on the planet. You got out the weapons business and have instead focused on advancing technology. You lost billions in the stock market but are doing well in the advancement of technology. Your Iron Man suit is very effective, and I can see you've made impressive upgrades from your previous suit."
"You going to state a bio on everyone?" said Black Widow.
Bruce Wayne said nothing as he stood there.
Harry could see, even though everyone was getting along well – there was tension in the room. Harry remembers the tension at the first D.A. meeting in his fifth year and could see the same situation.
"My name is Harry James Potter," Harry said as he began to start things off. Simple introductions would be best to break the ice and form bonds of trust. "I was born on July 31st, 1980. I am a wizard."
"A wizard?" said Stark. "Like Gandalf the Grey? Sparrowhawk? Merlin?"
"Sorta," said Harry. "Before the Convergence – I was in the middle of a battle against my deadliest enemy. Someone who called himself 'Lord Voldemort.' A wizard who went as bad as bad could get. A Dark Lord hell-bent on world destruction. I had defeated him, but I was exhausted from battle, and all I could remember was a bright flash of light, and I found myself in New York City by the docks.
"Where were you originally?" asks Batman.
"Highlands, Scotland," said Harry.
"Talk about fast," said Flash.
Everyone stood there silent as they took this in.
Kitana sighs as she starts to speak.
"I am Princess Ki'ana of Edenia. In your native tongue, my name means 'Kitana.' For many years I believed my self to be the daughter of the Emperor of Outworld Shao Kahn. It was only recently I learned I was his 'daughter' by conquest after he conquered my world and enslaved my people. He then killed my real father, and now I'm an in exiled along with my people," said Kitana.
"I am Ja'e, or Jade, I am Princess Kitana's friend and her bodyguard. My story is very similar to Kitana's. I was raised all my life to be Shao Kahn's personal assassin," said Jade.
"Princess Kitana," said Sonya. "what happen to your mother? You said Shao Kahn killed your father – but what of your mother?"
"She took her life many years ago," said Kitana.
"After Shao Kahn conquered Edenia – he killed almost every adult to ensure no further rebellion. There was an Edenian Resistance that has existed under the shadow of Shao Kahn. I have been helping the Resistance in hopes of overthrowing Shao Kahn. When Shao Kahn broke the rules of Mortal Kombat – I took the Edenian Resistance to Earth. The moment we arrived, the Convergence happened," said Raiden.
"Mortal Kombat?" said Batman.
"For Shao Kahn to conqueror other realms and their worlds – he must defeat them in Mortal Kombat. To win – his forces must win ten straight victories. He's won nine – but lost the tenth when Kung Lao defeated his champion Shang Tsung. Shao Kahn was most displeased. He was going to send his armies to kill our champions, but we escaped. I am confident he'll try to find his way here – but so far his forces haven't set foot on Earthrealm yet," said Raiden.
"I bet you anything that backstabbing Kano is getting intelligence for Shao Kahn," said Sonya.
"Most likely," said Jax.
"Or something is happening on Outworld," said Morgan.
"Possibly a civil war," said Cassie.
"Are you saying?" said Jacqui.
"In our time – Outworld's Emperor is Kotal Kahn. An Osh-Tek General who once served Shao Kahn," said Cassie.
"Kahn?" said Batman. "Kahn is translated in our tongue as 'Khan' and is referred to the Emperor who Conquerors; such as Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire."
"That is a fitting description for Shao Kahn. He's known to be as ruthless as he is vicious," said Raiden.
"What about you?" said Superman.
"I am Lord Raiden – I am an Elder God and a being who exists out the normal laws of time," said Raiden. "I am also Earthrealm's protector. For Shao Kahn to conqueror Earthrealm without me unleashing my wrath upon him –"
"He must win ten straight Mortal Kombats," said Cyborg.
"What about you two super ninja's?" asks Stark.
Scorpion and Sub-Zero weren't next to each other but stood there in silence.
"My name is Kuai Liang," said Sub-Zero removes his lower ninja faceguard. "I know I look human, but my people moved to Earth many years ago to escape Shao Kahn. I'm what you call a Jotun. A human who has cyromancer abilities. I am the current leader of the Lin Kuei. My clan has just regained our freedom and independence from our former mad leader who had a sick desire to turn us into cybernetic assassins."
"Like a Terminator?" said Stark.
"No idea what 'Terminator' is, so I cannot say," said Sub-Zero.
"I am Hanzo Hashashi – leader of the Shirai Ryu," said Scorpion. "I seek vengeance on the Lin Kuei for the massacre of my clan."
That was very blunt as Scorpion glares at Sub-Zero.
"I'm surprised you're not trying to kill Kuai Liang," said Superman.
"I have forbidden them from conflict," said Raiden.
"Tell me about your clan's massacre," asks Jessica Drew.
Scorpion does so, telling her in great detail about the massacre and how the Lin Kuei attacked and killed his clansmen along with himself and left almost no survivors. Scorpion was later revived by Quan Chi so he could have his vengeance.
"Sounds there more to the Shirai Ryu massacre than you're being led to believe," said Jessica Drew.
"Harry Potter said the exact same thing," said Scorpion. "Why do you say that?"
"Who has the most gain for having you as a Revenant and return to seek vengeance against the Lin Kuai?" said Batman.
"Shao Kahn," said Jessica Drew. "If he was trying to conqueror Earth – then he saw the Lin Kuei and the Shirai Ryu a threat for his conquests. He bribes the former leader of the Lin Kuei to kill the Shirai Ryu in return for keeping their lives when he conquers Earth."
"I do not wish to believe my clan would dishonor themselves with such treachery," said Sub-Zero. "the former Grandmaster Sektor is capable of such deception. I wouldn't be surprised if he did make a deal with Shao Kahn to fight and serve him when Earth fell."
"Is there a way to find the truth?" asks Jessica.
"The Cyber-Lin share a neural network," said Sub-Zero. "I have my own friend Cyrax, who was turned against his will. If there is proof, it would be stored within his memory banks."
"Bring it here, and I'll find out what's inside his mind," said Cyborg.
"You know," said Stark. "A part of me wants to crack you open and see your operating system. I'm still having trouble – adjusting to the fact you are a cybernetic human."
"I understand," said Cyborg. "I wasn't always like this, I was – human. A high school football star. I was a wide receiver being compared to Jerry Rice and Terry Owens. I had just earned a college scholarship to Mep-State when I was in an accident. Should have died – but my brain and heart were still functioning. My dad thought he could repair me and restore me with a few cybernetic parts. Instead, he became Doctor Frankenstein, and I'm his monster."
"You have a troubled history with your dad?" asks Stark.
"He never paid any attention to me. He spent most of his time at work and not once did he ever come to any of my games to see me play. On my last high school game where I won the game, I tried to get ahold of him, but he neglected me. On my way to him, I got hit by another car. My body was broken, and I black out. The next thing I woke up like this," said Cyborg looking at his metallic hands.
"I doubt that," said Stark. Cyborg looks at him. "Look, my dad was the same way for much of my life. I can't tell you how many times when he was lecturing me he would always go on and on about how great his friend Captain America was and I hated it – sorry if I came off wrong." Cap puts his hands up knowing it wasn't personal. "but it wouldn't be years later after my dad had died – that he did love me and cared. He knew I was going to be great; he just gave me some tough love and tried to teach me responsibility. I neglected him and ignored him. I got caught up in my own moment and didn't learn what he was trying to teach me until a couple of years ago. I know your dad cares for you – because he saved your life. No father ever wants to see their son die and your father does care – he just doesn't know how to show he loves you."
Cyborg looks at Stark and nods his head, his only human eye has a tear dropping down his check.
"Thanks," said Cyborg. "I – I needed that."
"How did your father save your life?" asks Batman.
"He used an energy matrix," said Cyborg. "my father calls it a change engine. It was found by the British in World War I when they stumble upon it – but it's so old and foreign they couldn't even date the object."
Cyborg cybernetic eye shows an image of a strange box in mid-air.
"A Motherbox," said Wonder Woman.
"A what?" said Captain America.
"Yeah," said Flash. "I'm also confused."
"Motherboxes aren't from Earth," said Wonder Woman. "I only know the story, but they are energy matrixes that have near limitless power. They are an alien computer."
"That would explain why Victor Stone is a Cyborg," said Stark.
"What's the story?" asks Bruce Wayne.
"It happened long before my own birth," said Wonder Woman. "the invasion of New York, was not the first invasion the Earth has had by a hostile alien army. During the Bronze Age, before the Three Hundred Spartans, we were invaded by an alien general who calls himself Steppenwolf. Who conquerors worlds for his master. The Motherbox is an alien computer – but it also is a portal to enter another world quickly."
"A gateway," said Morgan.
"That is problematic," said Bruce Wayne.
"Where is this, Motherbox?" asks Captain America.
"In Star Labs," said Cyborg. "My dad is studying it, but I don't think."
"Who else knows about the Motherboxes, it's true nature?" asks Harry stopping everyone before they started jumping the gun.
"The Amazons," said Wonder Woman. "Atlanteans. The Gods of Olympus – I don't think men know."
"Atlanteans?" Cap repeated with a raised eyebrow.
"Like mermaids?" said Barton.
"Or sea-people?" said Romanoff.
"Atlantis is very much real – though they haven't had a king in over a thousand years. They are divided by seven kingdoms. The Tritons, The Yacurna, Silkies, Jengu, Brine, Naga, and the Trench. The Yacurna are now extinct and no longer are among the living. The Trench is now just monsters. The two most powerful kingdoms are Triton and Jengu. The Naga are also very powerful, but I understand no one goes near them," said Wonder Woman.
"Where is Atlantis?" asks Batman.
"Don't know," said Wonder Woman. "All records of Atlantis were lost when the city sunk into the ocean. Their patron, God Poseidon, blessed them with the ability to live in the water. Granting them aquatic abilities to thrive in the oceans. The King of Atlantis is one who has been blessed by Poseidon, but no King has emerged in over a thousand years since it's fall. The closest the Atlanteans have to a King is a title they give to the next best King – Ocean Master. There hasn't been an ocean master in centuries. I'm afraid for each rise of an Ocean Master leads to civil war and bloodshed."
"Look into the Motherbox later," said Harry.
"What about you, Captain?" said Stark.
"Me?" said Captain America. "I'm Steve Rogers, born July 7th, 1918 and Captain of the United States Army – 76th Ranger Division – the Howling Commandos. I was in poor health, but I tried to enlist to stop Hydra. Doctor Abraham Erskine volunteer me to Join the S.S.R. and to be a test subject of the Super Soldier Serum. As you all can see – the test was a success. I stop Hydra and the Red Skull from destroying the world in Cyro for seventy years since '45."
"That basically sums it up," said Sharon Rogers. "I'm his daughter, I was born October 30th, 1945. My mother raised me by herself while she was also founded S.H.I.E.L.D."
"How do you look so young?" asks Cassie.
"My father is a Super Soldier," said Sharon. "the super soldier serum was passed to me. The first sixteen years of my life, I aged normally – it wouldn't be until after my sixteenth birthday where I started slowing down aging. I've been apart of S.H.I.E.L.D. every since."
"What are your abilities?" asks Batman.
"My dad and I are the same, we're enhanced to the peak of human physical perfection. Enhance eyesight, hearing, a strong healing factor where we can recover from wounds faster than an average human. High resistance to toxins and poisons. Increase density in our skin, so our skin is like armor. We can withstand a standard shot from a pistol but rifles and heavy rapid fire not so much," said Sharon Carter.
"That's impressive," said Batman.
"Okay, I'm up," said Green Lantern. "I'm Green Lantern, I patrol the Earth, and it's vector."
"What about your ring?" said Stark.
"Oh, this ring – huh?" Green Lantern said only to realize he was no longer wearing his Green Power Ring, and his outfit reveals the clothes he was wearing before.
"Interesting," Harry said as he examines the ring. "no buttons, no pressure areas – meaning this ring works off concentration. It has power and seems to react to the user's desires."
"How did you do that?" asks Hal Jordan.
"You weren't concentrating," Harry said simply as he looks at the ring.
Hal Jordan raises his hands up, and the ring flies back to his, revealing his green outfit.
"You won't be doing that again," said Green Jordan.
"Unless I want to," said Harry.
"That's it ugly," said Green Lantern getting pissed. "you and I are about to rumble, so let's get it on."
"Don't even think about it," said Bruce Wayne. "Hal."
Green Lantern looks at him in shock.
"How did you know my name?"
"It's written on your flight suit," said Stark.
"Harold 'Hal' Jordan," said Bruce Wayne. "twenty-four years of age, and one of the United States best Air Force Test pilot. A cocky pilot with a large ego who believes he's better than everyone else."
"What who you call cocky," said Hal Jordan.
"Yeah – I'm defiantly going to be taking a new leaf," said Stark. "I do not want to be like you."
"What's wrong with me?" asks Hal Jordan.
"For one, you are repulsive," said Kassandra.
"Change Green Lantern to the Repulsor cause he makes everyone woman from going near him," said Jacqui.
"Not funny," said Hal Jordan.
"You're a rookie who is in way over your head," said Steve Rogers.
"Rookie?" Hal said in anger. "I'll kick your ass and show you whose a rookie!"
Hal charges forward, but he never saw Steve Rogers move and a simple kick to the top of his head caused fall on the ground.
"You have heart," said Steve. "but you are undisciplined and lack focus."
Hal Jordan gets up and looks at Cap.
"You know what, fine," said Hal. "I don't need to put up with this crap. I'm outta here."
Hal glows green and flies off.
"Don't you guys think you were a bit hard on him?" said Flash.
"Perhaps," said Bruce. "but Captain America is right. He's still a rookie with a big head. He'll only get himself and others killed unless he shapes up and takes his responsibility seriously."
"Still – a bit harsh," said Flash. "not with me, are you?"
"No," said Harry. "unlike Hal Jordan – you are far more level headed than he is. It wasn't that long ago when I was a bit like Green Lantern. I lost someone very dear to me due to my arrogance."
"I am Morgan le Fay," said Morgan. "I was born on an island what is now between France and England. During my time – the Roman's ruled that island. I was born in the year 386 AC. It wasn't the best times until I went to England and after the Roman's had left and became a student under Merlin."
"You actually learned under Merlin?!" Captain America said in shock.
Cap's expressions were the same as everyone else.
"I was, I hated him as much as I admire him," said Morgan.
"I'm Tony Stark," Tony said, breaking the silence. "I got a cluster of shrapnel trying every second to crawl their way into my heart. This little light on me, the miniature arc reactor – stops its. It's also the source of power for my suits. So if this arc reactor is destroyed – I die as well. The person who saved my life and gave me a second chance is Yinsen. Someone I couldn't save, but I do what I can to protect others, so I don't fail again."
Bruce Wayne sighs as he steps forward.
"My name is Bruce Wayne," said Bruce. "when I was ten years old, I saw my parents murder in front of me. The incident shaped me into becoming Batman. I have been Batman for five years now, and I still consider to be an urban legend in Gotham."
"Why don't you make yourself known?" asks Superman.
"Not knowing can be a powerful weapon against your enemies," said Harry.
Harry was thinking about the times how he and Voldemort played 'tag' with each other. Not knowing where the other was driving each of them paranoid. Voldemort grew more paranoid as he started killing his followers for failing to location Harry.
"I see you understand a bit of the consent 'Mind of Shadows'," said Batman.
"That area is my area of expertise," said Kassandra. "I am Kassandra, and I was born in the year 453 BCE in the Ancient Greek City-State of Sparta. I am the granddaughter of Sparta King Leonidas who died at the Battle of Thermopylae."
"How are you still alive?" asks Stark.
"I'll say," said Black Widow. "I thought Morgan and Kitana were young, but you – you look like your still in your twenties."
"My mother is Leonidas youngest daughter – my father is Zeus – making me a demigod. I am blessed or cursed depends on how you look at it with longevity. I am nearly an immortal. I can heal from any wound and toxins, and poisons have no effect on me. I have walked this earth for many years and joined the Assassins Brotherhood. I quickly rose up the ranks thanks to my experience fighting as a misthios during the Peloponnesian War," said Kassandra.
"The Peloponnesian War was centuries ago," said Wonder Woman. "before my own birth."
"When were you born?" asks Kassandra.
"I am Diana of Themyscira," said Wonder Woman. "I was born in the year 387 BCE. After my mother and the Amazon's suffered a defeat by the Athenians in the Corinthian War."
"Your people fought for Sparta?" said Cassie.
"Amazon's are the feminine counterpart to the Spartan's," said Wonder Woman. "it was not uncommon for our people to find common ground. After the Peloponnesian War, the Amazon's were betrayed by Sparta who took all the riches and glory for themselves and left the Amazon's with nothing. The Amazon's won a major victory during the Corinthian War, but we suffered many losses and withdrew our alliance with Sparta to recover our strength. The Goddess Hera blessed us with an island that would be hidden from the world. We have been there ever since."
"Now comes an important question," said Kassandra. "what happens next?"
"I'm sure the world will return to normal now that the crisis is over," said Superman.
Everyone turns to look at Superman, who suddenly realized he said something.
"I'm sure it will," said Superman.
"Unlikely," said Bruce Wayne.
"Whatever brought us together did so for a reason," said Morgan. "This isn't the end of our journey – it's' only the beginning."
"Meaning that there is something else out there that is threatening our world," said Natasha.
"The Chitauri weren't the threat?" said Flash.
"No," said Batman. "Even though we did respond and take them out efficiently – they weren't a real threat. A standard U.S. Division could have repelled the Chitauri with maybe some casualties. They still would have won. There is something else out there and something that is a threat for someone to unite us as one force. The question is – who and what is coming."
"I don't know," said Raiden. "I must converge with the rest of the Elder Gods to learn of recent events and to know what our next course of action will be."
"The Elder Gods don't have this power?" asks Sonya Blade.
"No," said Raiden. "generally speaking, tempering with time is forbidden as it could lead to unforetold consequences. The most we could do is send our memories back into the past to stop certain events – but nothing on this scaled."
"I'll have to consult with my father, Odin and my mother, Frigga about these events. Even they are baffled," said Thor.
"I don't know what is going to happen," said Sonya. "But I'm going to join S.H.I.E.L.D. It is very similar to the Special Forces of the United Nations Tactical Response Forces. Not to mention everything about S.H.I.E.L.D. is very similar to how I can run operations."
"Funny," said Cassie. "I was going to say the same thing."
"I'll go with you," said Jax. "I'm very familiar with military operations and these new guns (Jax flexes his bionic arms) could take some time to get used to."
"So what's up?" asks Johnny Cage who walks up to the group with a beer in one hand and food in the other.
"Why is he here?" asks Spider-Woman.
"He did help protect the Earth," said Raiden.
"He's not a hero," said Morgan.
"He only fights for himself – he's not the kind of person to make a sacrifice play for others," said Cap.
"Hey, don't hate on me because I'm better than you," said Johnny Cage. "I'm the best fighter on the planet, so you need to start recognizing."
"You're a complete and total ass," said Sonya.
"People are jealous of greatness," said Johnny. "and I am greatness."
"Please tell me he's not going to be a member of the Avengers," Jessica Drew said in annoyance.
"He won't," said Harry. "He's not ready."
"Look small fry," said Johnny Cage. "I'm a much better fighter than you are. I seriously doubt you can even put a scratch on my face."
"You're right, you are a much better fighter than I am," said Harry. "but you lack discipline and understand of what it means to be responsible. That is why you're not going to be a member of the Avengers."
"how about I kick your ass instead," said Johnny Cage.
Bruce Wayne suddenly landed in front of Johnn Cage and had that cold look in his eyes.
Johnny Cage throws a punch and Bruce Wayne quickly counters. In that split second, Johnny Cage found himself on the floor with Bruce standing above him.
Johnn Cage gets up and dust himself off and walks away.
"You got lucky," said Johnny Cage.
"He can't handle defeat," said Rhodes.
"He's arrogance matches his skills," said Sonya. "he can't accept the fact there are people out there that are better than he is and it constantly shows."
"You know you all are welcome to stay in Stark Tower," said Tony. "I mean this building is going to be very empty and it would be nice to have company. Plus I thought this building would be nice to serve as our headquarters."
"No," said Harry.
"It was just a thought," said Tony.
"That's not what I mean," said Harry. "Yes, we do need a place for headquarters. I just don't think having our headquarters in the dead center of New York City is a good idea."
"It doesn't seem so bad," said Superman. "plus it would give people a reason to feel safe if they knew we are here."
"That is exactly why we mustn't have a place in the middle of the city," said Harry.
"I understand," said Bruce Wayne. Everyone turns to look at one of the most silent people in the room. "he is referring to the fact that the Chitauri Invasion was only made possible because of the Arc Reactor inside this tower which is inside the city. We need to set a place up that's not in a civilian population."
"Then where?" asks Stark.
"There is an island," said Harry. "about thirty miles off the ports of New York. Baxter Island – uninhabited and is a no-mans land. We could set up headquarters there."
"That actually would be better," said Bruce Wayne.
"Wayne and Stark could enter a partnership in helping the Avengers," said Tony.
"My identity must remain secret," said Bruce Wayne. "I have many dangerous enemies out there, and they would stoop to nothing to harm the ones I care about to get to me."
"How about this," said Harry. "for those of us whose identity is already known to the public, that can remain. For those that don't wish to be identified – will remain unknown until they chose to step forward and unmask themselves. No one can pressure you into unmasking your identity to the public."
"The public will be pressuring us for information and statements," said Bruce Wayne. "That means we will need a spokesman to handle public relations and potential in dealing with the U.S. Government and the United Nations."
"What you got against the U.S. Government?" Rhodey said defensively.
"Nothing," said Bruce Wayne. "Not everyone in the United Nations and in the U.S. Government is honorable and could be considered war criminals. I have some pull with the U.S. Government and many countries, but we must tread carefully."
"He's right," said Sonya Blade.
"The fact is the worlds are now aligned, and we don't know who we can trust," said Cassie Cage.
"Not to mention the fact that I'm sure our enemies are going to used whatever means they can control us once they can't defeat us," said Jessica Drew. "I know enough about every government that they want my silence. We need to ensure that our freedom is secure."
"You can't just make assumptions and decisions on your own," said Rhodey. "You should at least talk with the U.S. Government about some form of corporation."
"I actually agree with the fact we shouldn't be tied to the government," said Banner.
"I'm not surprised by that," said Rhodes. "You're a wanted criminal by the United States Army."
"Do you know why?" said Banner looking at Rhodes. Rhodes was silent as he looks at Banner.
"That's way above my security clearance," said Rhodes.
"The only person who knows is the person who made me a criminal," said Banner. "the person who has been chasing me for over a decade because he wants what I have."
"General Ross," said Batman.
"Yes," said Banner. "He was initially in charge of recreating the Super Soldier Serum. After I graduated Harvard, I got a job Culver University studying Gama Radiation. The United States Army, General Ross, wanted me to form a cure for radiation sickness. That's what I was being led to believe when I started perfecting the use of Gamma Radiation. When I learned the truth – I tried to destroy my research before Ross could actually use it to create Super Soldiers. Before I could – he used my own experiments on me and created the other guy. I've been on the run ever since."
"Why is he chasing you?" asks Romanoff.
"Because he wants to replicate the experiment," said Banner. "he wants to create an army of Hulks to fight for him as his own personal squad."
"That's a bad idea," said Bruce Wayne. "I saw what you did to New York against the Chituari. If he was able to create even a squad of Hulks – then they could pose a threat to the world."
"He already replicated one Hulk – an – Abomination," said Banner.
"He went rogue didn't he," said Batman.
"He did," said Banner. "Ross has never taken any heat because he keeps a very tight lip surrounding the Hulk. I do know that he's been chasing me all over the globe to capture and force me to create more."
"That's not going to happen," said Captain America. "The reason I was chosen was that I remain true to myself. There was another candidate for the Serum – Private Gilmore Hodge – Colonel Philips favorite during the first phase for the Super Soldier. Doctor Abraham Erskine chose me because I promised to stay true to who I was and not become like another who abused power."
"What did he say?" asks Batman.
"Doctor Erskine said – a man who has known power all his life would eventually abuse that power – but a weak person who values power – can also understand compassion. The world didn't need a perfect soldier; just a good person who can make the tough decisions others can't."
"That's actually a very valued point," said Harry.
"Indeed," said Bruce Wayne. "history has taught us that those who don't understand in the responsibility of power ended up abusing their power. Not everyone can handle the power they are given and ended up abusing that power. Give a person a gun – and the first thing they will do is take out the very person who has torment them. Self-discipline and learning to stand aside for the sakes of others is a trait not many people have."
"Which is why if we keep the Avengers in check," said Tony. "we keep each other in check."
"I know we're going to need a leader and someone to represent us – the question is who should lead us?" said Superman.
"Harry Potter, should lead us," said Tony.
"What?!" Harry shouted in alarm.
"You are a leader," said Morgan. "You lead – others will follow."
"You put a ceasefire between Scorpion and Sub-Zero and are getting to get along. That was once unthought for us as they hate each other," said Kitana.
"You are also selfless," said Batman. "during the battle of the Helicarrier, you were more concern with others safety than your own."
"You also led us into battle and sent us to key positions that eventually led to Loki's defeat," said Thor.
"What we need is a person who can lead us and keep us away from the darkness," said Cap. "I can see that you know the darkness very well, and have stayed within our goals."
"Goals are indeed admirable," said Harry. "even though I'm seventeen – I know goals cans change as time progresses. Our goal now can be to keep the world safe from hostile alien forces to rogue nations to even a dangerous person who threaten others. As times progress goals can change too."
"Which is why we need someone pure to lead us," said Raiden. "as a God I get the feeling if I start a squad to fight under me I will be met with hostilities by the world leaders."
"I sense a new arms race is about to begin," said Harry.
"You can sense?" said Rhodey.
"It's a figure of speech," said Harry.
"What type of arms race?" asks Stark.
"Super Soldiers," said Bruce Wayne. "now that it's shown there are enhance individuals out there, governments and corporations are going to be chasing to create enhance individuals – metahumans you could call them to create an army. I suspect they will do this outside the public eye and there are going to be threats around the globe – both seen and unseen."
"We did well during the Battle of New York," said Superman.
"We did," said Bruce Wayne. "as a pug group, we did very well."
Everyone looks at him in silence.
"Robin plays video games all the time," said Bruce Wayne. "I pick up a few things."
"What is 'pug'?" asks Captain America.
"Pug is a reference to online players who team up for the first time without any history of teamwork," said Tony. "used to play a lot myself."
"Online?" Captain America repeated in confusion.
"You have so much to catch up on Cap," said Stark. "I usually would insult you for your lack of knowledge, but I tend to forget you did time in the ice. I'm not sure if I'm the best person to catch you up on recent events, but there is a lot you must learn."
"Maybe mom can tell you," said Sharon Rogers.
Cap looks at his daughter. "Peggy's alive?!"
"Yeah, she's bed rest," said Sharon Rogers. "I see her – when I can and not doing missions for S.H.I.E.L.D. She's doing well for now – but age is catching up to her."
"I'll stop by," said Steve.
"Can we think of the name?" said Superman. "why not the Justice League? We bring those wrong others to justice."
"I think the Avengers could be a good thing," said Stark. "Justice League is a big name – but it can be taken the wrong way. For instance, if we carry out justice the who carries out the punishment? Avengers could mean more. We will avenge the Earth and anyone else who has been wrong. A warning – that if you are a threat to others – we will come for you."
Superman didn't look happy.
"The idea of acquiring the island would also be a good thing for us," said Bruce Wayne. "it moves us outside any government jurisdictions so we wouldn't be breaking any laws and they would need a serious reason to arrest us on Avengers Island."
"Avengers Island?" said Cap.
"Name an island after ourselves," said Bruce. "not uncommon, and it would benefit us in more ways."
"What is S.H.I.E.L.D. going to do?" Harry asks the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
"Fury has assigned me to be the S.H.I.E.L.D. liaison to the Avengers," said Jessica Drew. "As you can see, I'm very qualified. More importantly, it will create a sense corporation between the Heroes and the Governments."
"What are you going to call me? I can't call myself Harry Potter to the public now can I? I mean Stark has Iron Man, and Captain Rogers is Captain America. Even Superman and Batman have code names," said Harry.
"True, you do need an alias," said Bruce Wayne. "something that will inspire others and make your enemies fear you as well."
"Merlin," Stark burst out loudly. Everyone turns to look at him as if he insane. "I was thinking Mage to Magus. Even the 'Wizard' though I'm sure that name is going to Captain Thunder. Then I realized that Merlin who is hailed wizard of all time would be perfect. Though not with an 'in' a 'yn' would work. That's it – Merlyn. To the public Harry Potter, you will be known as Merlyn."
Harry already hated the name, knowing it would bring even more attention to than before. Harry always hated the attention he got for being the Boy-Who-Lived and had trouble for many years, knowing who precisely who his friends were. Harry sense trouble in his words.
"Some of our identities cannot be revealed," said Kassandra. "Our names, yes, but not our identities. I have many enemies out there, and once they learn who I am – they will hunt to the ends of the Earth."
"What do you say?" Tony asks Harry.
Harry sighs as he thinks about the decision. "I don't want my name tied to my face. There are dangers involved in people who know who you are. See to it that 'Avengers Island is ours at once. While I want to avoid the governments, I do not want to cause trouble. We'll need a representative to speak on our behalf to the United Nations."
"I can do it," said Bruce Wayne.
"Why you?" asks Stark. "I can represent the Avengers."
"Yes, you can," said Bruce Wayne. "As someone who has dealt with the D.O.D. and the President I'm sure you can handle yourself well. The problem is you're a known member of the Avengers. Batman is a member of the Avengers –Bruce Wayne is not. This will allow me to be presented as a neutral party to represent the interest of the Avengers and the United Nations."
"In truth, you're going to ensure a deal that benefits the Avengers and the United Nations," said Captain America.
"As well as to make sure they don't take advantage of the Avengers for their own personal agenda's," said Bruce Wayne. "I trust that won't be an issue."
Bruce Wayne directs this at Rhodey.
Rhodey sighs as he senses the pressure on him as everyone glares at him.
"I've been in the Air Force for nearly twenty years now. I know my superiors aren't going to be happy about the Avengers being vigilantes, but I can respect your wishes to not get involved in the political conflicts," said Rhodes.
"It's more than that, Rhodey," said Harry. "Our very presence can alter the power of balance. If a country were to gain control of the Avengers, then I have no doubt that the initially peaceful notions will turn dark real quick. That is why I want to place three simple rules: one, we will not intervene in the conflicts of other nations. Will not allow another country to attack another and not allow anyone to attack another country."
"That actually makes sense," said Bruce.
"Stark and Wayne Enterprise will start construction on Avengers Island and building the Avengers Compound. Not to mention there are things I want to put into action and the Avengers would be the perfect fit," said Stark.
"I also want to look for any other places we could use as a base," said Harry. "Avengers Island will be for the public – but I want other places we could use that is off the grid where no one else knows about and a place we can lay low from the public and rest without getting harassed."
"I'll look into it," said Bruce. "I know a couple of places we could eventually use as a hidden base."
"As do I," said Captain America.
"Then we are in agreement to move forward," said Raiden.
Everyone got up to leave as Stark shakes Bruce Wayne's hands to talk about a potential corporate meeting between Stark and Wayne Enterprise.
Harry approaches Raiden, who was speaking to Kitana, and Jade.
"What's wrong?" asks Harry.
"Nothing," said Raiden. "I was telling Princess Kitana of several chain islands I have found in the Caribbean. They appear to be uninhabited at the moment but have a strong presence of magic and life energy. I believe it would be suitable for Princess Kitana and her people to settle. I trust you will be going with them."
"That might be best," said Harry. "I will need to see if my world is apart of this world. I will join the islands, any idea what you're going to call the islands?"
"Isles of Edenia," said Kitana.
Harry turns to her with a raised eyebrow.
"It's named after our homeworld and our people, to honor those who fell," said Jade.
Harry nods his head in response.
"When we do leave?" asks Harry.
"Scorpion and Sub-Zero both have already and they are in agreement of a ceasefire between their clans. I have already sent the rest of the Edenians to the Edenian Isles. Now I'm going to take Kitana and Jade to the Isles," said Raiden.
"You can travel long distance?" Harry says in surprise. Harry knew the ability to apparate was useful, but there was a limit on the witch or wizard on the distance they can travel.
"I can," said Raiden.
Raiden summons a dome lightning energy around them, and it surges with power before they vanished from Stark Tower.
Author Notes: I hope everyone enjoys, the Avengers plan for the future is revealed, and Tony Stark is taking a back seat from his MCU future self.
Verse: DC
Alias: Superman
Real Name: Kal El/Clark Kent
Born: 1977 on Krypton (Arrives on Earth in the year 1978)
Sex: Male
Trait: Bio
Class: Combat
Role: Bruiser
Side: Hero
Identity: Secret
Height: 6'4" (Six Foot Four Inches)
Hair: Black
Eye: Sapphire
Skin: Light Skin (Caucasian Male)
Marital Status: Currently Single
Occupation: Daily Planet Investigative Reporter
Powers: Kryptonian Physiology - Effects under Yellow Sun: Super Strength, Super Speed, Enhanced Hearing, Enhance Eyesight, (X-Ray, Infrared, Telescope, Microscopic) Near Invulnerability.
Weakness: Kryptonite, High-Density Energy Attacks, Magic, Chi, Cannot see pass lead, Psionics. Loses Powers if the Yellow Sun isn't in the sky. Can regain some powers under the effects of the Full Moon. This weakness can be obsolete if wearing a solar suit to enrich the storage of solar energy.
Equipment: None
Uniform: Justice League War
Colors: Dark Blue with Red Color Belt and a Red Cape
Knowledge (IQ Level) 4.5 / 5
Intellect (Strategy) 4 / 5
Willpower (Resolve) 5.5 / 5
Perception (Awareness) 6.5 / 5
Endurance 7.5 / 5
Recovery (Healing Factor) 7.5 / 5
Durability 7.5 / 5
Stamina 7.5 / 5
Strength 7.5 / 5
Speed (Movement Speed) 7 / 5
Agility (Combat Reflexes) 6.5 / 5
Energy/Magic Skills 0 / 5
Spirit (Energy/Magic Damage) 2.5 / 5
Rejuvenate (Energy/Magic Recovery - 0 / 5
Resistance (Energy/Magic Resistance) 0 / 5
Combat (Hand-to-Hand Skills) 7 / 5
Range (Range Fighting) - 3 / 5
Offense (Offensive Power) 7 / 5
Defense (Defensive Power) 6.5 / 5
Skills (Overall Fighting Skills) 6.5 / 5
Total: 104 / 100
Superman is the embodiment of highest physical perfection. I checked with DC to check his strength and weakness, and that's DC official weakness. The rules on the Yellow Sun - that's mine. If Superman's strength is based on the yellow Sun, then his powers would only work under the Yellow Sun. Cloudy days, rainy days, even night work against Superman who can't use the yellow sun to give him his power. So at night, he's a basic human male. This would, at times, make him capable of interacting with humans without hurting them. It also makes things interesting for Superman who as powerful as he can be very vulnerable, and it will be a challenge for me to work with as it limits Superman's usage. Kryptonians are weak against energy based attacks. So high-density energy blast can hurt Superman because they are energy not physical like a bullet.
I did Superman first because I wanted to explain the rules surrounding Superman. I will still be making Superman stronger than most Marvel characters and the others. Basically, people like Thor and Raiden are stronger than Superman, not by physical standards but because of their magical powers over lightning that can hurt Superman. Thor and Raiden are like Shazam (in this story he might be called Captain Thunder or The Wizard - could use suggestions on other potential names. Captain Marvel is taken as it's held by Marvels' Carol Danvers.
I will do Harry's next and yes - his alias or hero name is going to be Merlyn. Makes sense given how he was treated in the magical world when he was the hero they needed him to be. They treated him like the second coming of Merlin. Unlike the HP Books, Harry is going to be a prodigy as a magical leader. He won't be a master detective like Batman or an inventor like Tony Stark. He's going to be a leader - giving light to the Avengers and the World in their dark times. Even in the books, you've noticed how Harry is a leader where others turn to him for guidance and leadership. In this story, Harry isn't going to shrink away from that as he did in the fifth and seventh book. He's going to gradually grow into the role as a leader of the Avengers.
I know some of you are going to ask if the Justice League is going to form - the answer is no. As I stated in the chapter, Justice League can be taken the wrong way, and many countries with their own justice department will not like a league declaring themselves Justice League and acting like they are the laws of Justice - it would create conflicts.
Young Avengers is going to happen - but the names Young Avengers, and Young Justice is actually going to be Titans. The idea behind the Titans is they rule and defend their universe with absolute power. Made up of protegees and young heroes but they will also be working on the sidelines of the Avengers.
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