Just to warn you, in this issue we will finally have Lynn's soccer game, and I apologize if something sounds wrong, but I do not understand almost anything about soccer(In fact, any sports in general).
DATE: APRIL 11 2015, LOUD TOWER, NEW YORK, 07H37M
The Loud family wakes up early, not by choice, but out of necessity. Running as fast as she can, Lynn makes a real hurricane inside the house, not stopping until everyone is awake.
On this Saturday morning, Rita prepared breakfast for her children. All the children gathered to eat, with the exception of Lori. She simply picked up an apple and headed for the elevator.
"Hey, where do you think you're going?" Lynn exclaimed, suddenly appearing in front of her sister.
"Sorry Lynn, but I will not be able to go to your game today." Lori placed her right hand on her sister's shoulder, looking at her sadly. "I'm going to see an apartment for rent, and if all goes well, I can move in a month."
"Are you still thinking of abandoning us?" The jock became irritated and looked at her sister in fury.
"Lynn, sweetie, do not you think you're exaggerating?" Rita exclaimed, worried about her daughter. "I know it's hard to accept, but your sister already has a promising career, and now she wants to go on her own."
"Do not worry, Lynn. I can even go live somewhere else, but I'll never stop being your sister." Lori smiled brightly at Lynn, who cheered up.
"Okay, but I want you to swear you'll be at my next game."
"I promise. Now go and win the other team for me."
"You bet, ma'am!" Lynn saluted, and let Lori out of the house.
The family turned their attention to breakfast, talking about how they would celebrate Lynn's team victory.
Everyone seemed to be excited about the game, with the exception of Luna. She just nudged the food with her fork, with a thoughtful look.
"What's the matter, sweetie?" Rita put a hand on Luna's shoulder. "Are you still upset about what happened to your band?"
"Not exactly. It's just that yesterday I ended up finding someone I did not really expect to meet at that party."
"Oh, and who would it be?" Lola asked, sniffing a gossip. "I bet it was interesting."
"Well ... I kind of ... met my secret admirer."
Luna closed her eyes and covered her ears. As soon as they heard what she said, her mother and sisters began to squeal. Even Lucy and Lisa were dazzled by the news.
"What's he like?"
"What did you do?"
" You will meet him again?"
"Is he handsome?"
"What's his name?"
"Do he have powers?"
"Girls! Calm down, please!" Lincoln screamed, making his sisters and mother calm down. "Give her some space, and wait for her to speak."
"Thank you, bro." Luna took advantage of the silence Lincoln had requested and stood up, ready to tell about her secret admirer. "His name is Kade, and he's a rather odd guy, although really nice."
"What do you mean, odd?" Rita looked at Luna seriously, already wondering what had happened.
"Well, from the gifts he sent me, I could see that he liked me, but yesterday I could see how much. He dresses in a similar way to my style, and even has a axe just like mine. He even admitted that he changed his look because of me, and that he goes to the same concerts I go."
"Wow. That sounds kinda creepy." Lola looked from side to side, like she was being watched. "Romantic, but creepy."
"So he's, like, a stalker?" Leni exclaimed, a little worried.
"That's what it looks like." Lucy was thoughtful, but then she smiled. "Sigh. Though, it's still romantic how much he seems to be obsessed with you."
"And what did you do to him?" Lynn looked at Luna with concern. "You did not agree to hang out with this weirdo, did you?"
"I... well... I gave my number to him." Luna blushed, and then looked at the floor. "And after that I kissed his cheek."
Again, several little squeals filled the tower, while Luna blushed even more. Everyone gathered in a group hug, almost choking Luna.
"We sure need to meet him!" Rita exclaimed excitedly.
"Well, I do not think we'll see him anytime soon." Luna tried to break the hug, without much success. "We have not decided anything yet, and it's not like he has a reason to be in the same place as us."
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MEANWHILE, IN NEW YORK'S JEAN JUAN'S FRENCH MEX BUFFET
Under the restaurant, a secret hideout is very well hidden. With the disguise of the restaurant, no one is suspicious of what is actually delivered on the premises, and at the moment this is not important either.
What really matters is what is happening in the huge command center.
In a large room, there were about forty people, all apparently wearing the same dark blue uniform. However, the uniforms had certain differences between them.
Although the uniform was dark blue, the boots, gloves, belts and holsters varied in color. Some of them wore green, others purple, but most of them red, although they all wore the same beige mask, which left only their eyes on display. Most were preparing heavy weapons or adjusting their masks, while a few seem to already be ready, just waiting for the time to act.
It is difficult to distinguish them dressed in the same way, but one of them stands out among the others. While they load their guns, he practices chords on his blue guitar, annoying some of the others.
"You should not do that now, Lawrence." One of them, wearing a uniform of green variation, looks at him severely. "We're waiting for the lieutenant to arrive, and even though you're a pawn, it's no excuse to hang around in the headquarters."
"Sorry sir." Kade lowered his head, and put his guitar away. "I was just trying to relax a little. This is my first time on the field."
"Do not worry about it, Kade." The man took a softer tone, and put a hand on his shoulder. "You're still a pawn, so you're probably going to stay out of the fire line. It's the elite soldiers like me who need to be careful." He winked, taking on a more playful tone. "Besides, it's a good chance to see your girlfriend."
Kade blushed beneath his mask, embarrassed. Before he could say anything, the door opened and another uniformed man entered the hall.
His uniform looked like the others, but instead of blue it was black, as well as having what looked like a golden bulletproof vest.
"Attention, soldiers!" He spoke in a serious, authoritative tone, making everyone stay at position immediately. "Normally, I would pass on the orders of the White Queen, but the matter is so important that she herself will speak to you."
They all gulped.
Receiving an order from the lieutenant was one thing, but receiving an order from the White Queen herself was terrifying. Because of her telepathy, she was attentive to every thought of the soldiers, who were terribly punished if they thought of something they should not. Among more recent cases, she took the previous lieutenant out of prison just to put him in a vegetative state after he failed to capture Lincoln Loud and his friend in the museum.
The lieutenant stepped out of the door, and then a red carpet appeared, unrolling alone to the middle of the hall. Then a young woman began to walk the red carpet, with all the elegance of a member of royalty. Many of the soldiers had never seen the White Queen, but they were shocked to see her.
She had long blond hair that came almost to her waist, and a white headband on her head. She did not wear a lot of makeup, just enough to highlight her beauty, as well as diamond earrings that gleamed like little spotlights in her ears. Her clothing did not leave much to imagination, consisting of a short white top with a tight cleavage, attached to long sleeved gloves and a white cape, as well as the underside of a white bikini and white boots that reached half of her thighs . In fact, she seemed to have no fear of showing off her body, and though she was dazzling, the soldiers knew very well how dangerous she was.
The tempting queen paused at the end of the carpet, and smiled smugly at her subordinates.
"Hello, my dear soldiers. I know you are dazzled by the honor of meeting me, but I ask you to focus on the mission. As you know, all we got to start our organization came from funds I got with Nathan Garrett, the infamous Black Knight and his Masters of Evil. He texted me on Thursday, saying he had lost contact with two other members of the group, who did not accept it when he said they could not take revenge on the Loud family."
Before continuing, she looked directly at one of the red soldiers, making him nervous.
"Speak aloud, my pawn. I'm the only one who reads minds around here."
"Excuse me, my queen, but I do not understand." The pawn tried not to look nervous, but was almost peeing in his pants. "I thought the Louds were your enemies."
"Well, that is indeed an understandable doubt, and I shall be glad to clarify it." She did not lose her posture, and kept up her gentle tone. "I have nothing against the Loud family. Yeah, I know some of our soldiers were caught when I told them to kidnap the Loud boy, but I never said to hurt him, and they did not actually, since the boy pretended not to have powers."
She looked at her subordinates, who clearly were still confused. Apparently, she was not clear enough, but she managed to stay calm.
"The point is: I have nothing against the family, especially the younger children. My problem is with the older one, and I'm mature enough to not involve others in it. Unfortunately, the other Masters of Evil do not seem to be as mature as I am, so I need you to keep an eye on the Loud family today as they will be unprotected. Ironically, this would be my chance to attack the only one I despise while its alone, but I have to protect the Loud family instead."
The soldiers were still confused by the attitude of their queen, but they tried not to think about it too much, afraid that she could hear.
She was about to dismiss them when she looked directly at Kade, and her smile faded.
"You are all dismissed. The lieutenant will give you orders, and then you will go on your mission." She turned and took a few steps toward the door, but then stopped. "Pawn Lawrence, I want to talk to you in private."
Everyone looked at Kade, already expecting the worst.
Swallowing his fears, he marched a few steps behind the White Queen, heading for the hallway that led to the elevator to the restaurant.
The White Queen stopped, then turned, arms folded. Although Kade expected her to punish him, she seemed to be smiling sincerely.
"You know, Mr. Lawrence, I have the same powers as Lori Loud, but there is a big difference between the two of us. Do you know what it is?"
"No, my queen. I-"
"Do not be so formal with me. You can call me Miss Frost. It's the new name that the Black Knight gave me, and I really like it."
"Well, I cannot imagine the difference between you two, Miss Frost."
"Lori Loud follows a... as I shall say... ethical code, which I do not follow. She does not read thoughts unless the person allows her, but I do not do that." Smiling maliciously, she approached the boy, and took off his mask. "I am your queen, and you belong to me, as well as your thoughts. There are no secrets for me, "K," and I'm deeply disappointed with you today."
Kade's blood froze, and his thoughts began to leak like a bursting dam. He did not expect the White Queen to find out that...
"Oh, do not worry, I have nothing against your passion for Luna Loud. In fact, I think it's cute how much you worship her." She came over and kissed his cheek, just where Luna had kissed him the night before. "But when you wear that uniform, you must only worship me."
She lowered his mask again. She patted the teen on the head and then headed for the elevator door.
She pressed the button and, as the door opened, she looked at him again.
"Good luck protecting your beloved, K. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to meet the Black Knight and give him a piece in my mind. Pun intended."
Kade stood motionless, still trying to understand what had happened.
Maybe the White Queen was not that bad.
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SIMON KIRBY-LIEBER SCHOOL, CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Hugh, wearing his Beetle armor, mixed some chemicals, while Chandler looked at him impatiently. The boy wore gray sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt, covering his face with the hood.
"It will take a long time? People are already coming to the game."
"Take it easy, mate." Hugh replied, smiling nonchalantly. "Even if the Louds are unprotected outside their tower, we still need to keep S.H.I.E.L.D. and the police to meddle. You can be sure that before the end of the first half, everything will be ready."
The boy did not like the answer much, but he knew it was wise to be careful.
Since leaving Castle Zemo, they have avoided any contact with the Black Knight, fearing that he would ruin their plans. Sneakily, the two villains invaded the school the night before, spreading various devices around the school. Although Hugh had not told Chandler what the devices did, the boy imagined they were explosives of some sort, though he was sure that his powers would be enough to defeat any enemy.
Suddenly, something in Chandler's pocket began to beep.
He reached into his pocket and took out a cell phone, which had a 5-bar warning, four of which were red.
"It's time to take your medicine." Hugh stopped what he was doing, and looked directly at the boy. "We do not want your radiation to be too high."
The boy just shrugged, and took the bottle of pills in his other pocket. He swallowed one of the green pills, and the bars of his cell phone began to change color until they were all green.
"Honestly, I think I'll never take one of these after today. After all, I do not have to hide my powers, since in one way or another I look like a human lizard."
"Well, I can not say you're not right, but I do not think it would be very wise." Hugh finished the chemicals and put on his helmet. "Besides, that look does not look so bad on you. As the Black Knight said, you are like a childish abomination."
"Hmm... Abomination." Chandler smirked. "I like the sound of it."
"Then let's go, Abomination. It's show time."
They left the lab, ready to attack.
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SCHOOL'S ENTRANCE
Parents and students enter the institution excitedly, heading directly to the bleachers of the soccer field. Among the various vehicles in the school parking lot, a van arrives, from which soon eleven members of the same family leave. Among them is a girl wearing a red and white soccer uniform with a large number 1.
"I still can not believe Dad did not come either." Lynn made kick-ups with a ball, trying to remain calm. "First Lori, and now him, too? I do not believe that a call from Mr. Santiago is more important than his own daughter."
"You're not being fair, Lynn." Lincoln approached, looking at her sternly. "S.H.I.E.L.D. needed him to check a possible worldwide threat."
"Your brother is right, Lynn. Now, go to your team, we'll be cheering for you." Rita tried to cheer Lynn up, even though she was upset herself."
They then parted as they prepared for another chance to see Lynn lead her team to victory. When they reached the bleachers, the family sat in a row, with Lincoln at the end.
Although the family was excited for the game, Lincoln could not help feeling that something was wrong. He was looking everywhere, trying to find some sign of danger, worried about his family. Since the Beetle attacked the Loud Tower, he decided to no longer ignore it when his precognition warned him of something, but with his family nearby he could not investigate what was happening. All he could do was wait, and try to enjoy the game in the meantime.
It was not long before the players of both teams entered the field, ready to start the game. Among the players, it was possible to see Lynn talking to Ronnie Anne, wearing the number 10 uniform. The Loud family was happy to see the girls supporting their team, although they had to play using power seals.
Shortly after the girls from both teams came on the field, everyone noticed that the referee had not yet entered the field, and they were worried. Soon, a man ran into the field, carrying the ball. At first glance, it just seemed that the referee had somehow been late, but for the Loud family and the two super girls of the home team was a shocking thing.
There, wearing the referee's uniform, was none other than Dr. Pym, the Ant-Man.
A little confused, Lynn approached him, as did the captain of the other team. The other girl did not understand why Lynn was looking at the referee in such a way, but she tried not to bother. After deciding with the coin, the teams were positioned and the referee rang the whistle.
Although the Avenger's presence on the field was confusing, Lynn and Ronnie tried not to let it disturb them and focused on the game. Although they and some other girls from both teams had to use power seals, the two were very fast, especially Ronnie Anne. Apparently, on fair terms she would be faster than Lynn, though the brunette would not have shown she was going as fast as she could.
Both teams seemed to play hard, but still none of the teams managed to score. Then, taking advantage of a breach, Lynn passed the ball to Ronnie Anne, who ran towards the goal. When she was almost there, she winked at the goalkeeper, and then kicked the ball back without even looking. The other team was slightly confused, but then they saw Lynn approaching the ball and delivering a powerful shot, taking the goalkeeper by surprise.
"And the home team scores!" The announcer spoke into the microphone as the crowd celebrated. "That was a really incredible kick from Lynn Loud."
Lynn and Ronnie approached and then smiled, sharing a high-five. Soon, the rest of the team approached, and they celebrated together.
"Come on, guys!" Lynn exclaimed with energy. "If we continue like this, we will win for sure."
The other girls nodded, then prepared to continue the game.
Although the Loud family was still celebrating, Lincoln felt he needed to get out of there immediately. He rose from his seat and prepared to leave when he was caught by his mother.
"Lincoln, where are you going?"
"I... I need to... go to the bathroom! Yes! Bathroom! I'll be back as soon as I can!"
Before Rita could say anything, the boy stepped inside the school, almost as fast as Lynn.
As soon as he entered school, Lincoln noticed that his head began to ache even more. He walked through the hallways of the school, and his head hurt more as he headed toward the chemistry laboratory.
Very carefully, he entered the laboratory, and was intrigued to see that it was empty. Still, he felt something strange, and approached one of the tables. He noticed that the equipment seemed to be warm, as if it had been used not a long ago.
"So, you also decided to snoop around?"
Lincoln turned, and saw someone he did not expect to see. A soldier from the Hellfire Club, holding a gun that looked like it was from a sci-fi movie.
Although it was the first time he had seen Lincoln closely, Kade recognized him immediately. He knew Lincoln had powers, but the boy did not know that. This was his chance to gain the boy's trust.
"I know this sounds strange, but I'm not your enemy."
He slowly lowered his weapon, and put his hands over his head, walking cautiously to Lincoln.
"Then why are you here? The last time we met, you guys tried to kidnap me."
"Well, I know it's not much help, but I was not on that mission. In fact, this is my first mission, and I'm here to protect your family."
Lincoln looked at him in disbelief. Although he was feeling danger in the room, he did not seem to come from the soldier in front of him.
"And why should I believe you?"
"Well, I can not give you any proof without getting in trouble with the White Queen. All I can say is that there is an internal issue among the Masters of Evil, and the White Queen told us to keep an eye on your family. Especially you, Marvel Boy."
Lincoln was paralyzed.
"How... how you..."
"That does not matter now, what really matters is that your family is in danger. We can talk here or we can help each other."
Lincoln still was not sure he could trust this guy, but if his family was in danger, he had to take a chance.
"And what do you want me to do?"
"Just keep in mind that I and the others are here to help you."
Kade held out a hand to Lincoln, but before he could accept the shake, Lincoln pushed him to the floor, and the next instant the windows broke with an explosion.
"Thanks, dude." Kade thanked Lincoln, and put his gun back in his holster. "Looks like the party started."
A FEW MOMENTS AGO, ON THE SOCCER FIELD
The game was near the end of the first half, and the score remained unchanged.
Although Lynn's team tried their hardest, the other team was also. Even so, Lynn was not letting herself down, for she was actually loving it. Since a long time she did not have a challenge during a game, and now she seemed to be facing skilled opponents.
Still, the other team again created a breach that Lynn's team exploited. All the players were advancing towards the goal, most focused on Lynn and Ronnie Anne. The captain was about to kick the ball when a loud noise caught everyone's attention.
Across the school grounds a huge cloud of smoke rose. Before anyone could do anything, the referee whistled, drawing the attention of both teams to the other side of the field.
Someone dressed in gray sweatshirt had come into the field, his face covered by the hood. The referee soon approached the invader, a serious expression on his face.
"I'll have to ask you to remove yourself from the field." Pym spoke with authority, though he did not have a good feeling. "We're in the middle of the game, and you can not stay here."
The invader raised his hand, revealing his scaly skin. He then struck a heavy punch at the referee, knocking him out.
Some of the players went to the referee to try to help him, while Lynn and Ronnie approached the invader.
"I do not know who you think you are, but I will not let you do what you please." Lynn exclaimed furiously as she removed her power seal.
At that moment, the invader removed the hood, leaving everyone shocked.
Though he was a little different, Lynn immediately recognized Chandler. His skin was green and scaly, and his ears looked like fish fins. His eyes were now yellow and reptilian, and his hair was lighter. Still, he smiled smugly as usual, which now gave shivers.
"Did you missed me, Loud?"
"C-Chandler... What happened to you?" Lynn was in shock, trying to understand what had happened to the boy.
"Oh, it's nothing, just an unexpected side effect. Even so, it has its advantages."
Chandler took a red pill from his pocket and swallowed it.
His eyes began to glow, and then his skin too. As the glow increased, his cloths began to catch fire, leaving him only in his black shorts.
All the present superhumans tried to approach the field, but it was late. Chandler exploded in a great flash that knocked down all the people who tried to get close.
Still stunned, Lynn looked up and immediately regretted doing so.
Standing in front of her was a large green monster, more than ten feet tall, grinning wickedly. His hair had fallen, and his teeth were sharp like the ones of a crocodile.
Lynn tried to run, but she couldn't.
She couldn't use her powers, no matter how hard she tried.
"I've waited too long for that, Lynn. Any last words?"
"If she has nothing to say, I have."
Lynn and Chandler looked back, and saw a man dressed in red and black, wearing a silver helmet.
"Avengers, Assemble!"
TO BE CONTINUED...
I was going to post this chapter Sunday, but I watched a Doctor Who special and I just forgot. Still, the next chapter should be ready Friday or Saturday, with the Avengers' first fight with the Masters of Evil.
I've posted two more drawings in deviantart, this time with Abomination and the soldiers of the Hellfire Club.
For those who know Marvel's Hellfire Club, in this world they work in a different way, following this hierarchy:
Blue with Red - Pawns: They are the lowest, and usually receive the least important tasks.
Blue with Purple - Soldiers: They are more experienced than pawns, and receive superior weaponry.
Blue with Green - Elite Soldiers: Of the troops, they are the most experienced. They use heavy weapons, as well as bombs and other equipment. Elite Soldiers can recruit new pawns for the Hellfire Club.
Black with Gold - Lieutenants: These receive direct orders from the White Queen, and pass them on to others. Each hideout has a lieutenant, responsible for taking care of the troops under his command and seeing when a pawn or soldier is ready to be promoted.
Chess pieces: Although not many, the Hellfire Club has superhumans in its organization, each of them being able to choose the codename of a chess piece, with the exception of King and Queen, since the White Queen is the only one in the command.
White Queen: She's not exactly a villain, but she's no angel. She has full control over the organization, which was given to her by the Black Knight to assist the Masters of Evil.
