Several Weeks later

After hundred of tests and physical examinations the SHIELD scientists had fully managed to gauge all of the abilities of Super Soldier. At present there was no progress on how to recreate the process which gave him his powers.

However rather than focus on that, the President had decided to calm the publics nerves regarding the outbreak in increased metamutant crime activity by showing them the return of their greatest champion, resurrected from the grave to answer their prayers.

"Are we really paying these guys 500 dollars ahead just to wave a flag?" asked General Wilson as he walked up the large stair way to the venue of tonights festivities dressed in his finest tuxedo. His question was directed to the young professor at his side, Professor Ross who for this evening had forgone the lab coat an glasses for night. To night she was dressed in a perfect light blue dress which hugged her every curve, the loose skirt blew in the wind showing her impressive legs as she confidently walked up the treacherous stairs in no less that 8 inch heels.

"Its a small price to pay for looking on television Bruce. This party is being broadcast in 43 different languages an I think the last thing people want is a bunch of overweight pimple faced fatties cheering on their long lost hero" responded Professor Ross meaning every word of it

"Well you are not the one who has to justify the expenditure of half a million dollars on male models at the next budget review Betty" responded General Wilson as he walked by faking a pleasant smile to the cameras for all the newspapers in attendance

"To be honest Bruce, I don't think that is going to be a problem since the requests didn't come from your office or SHIELD. They came from the president himself, so he is the one who has to justify all of this" retorted Betty

"Well tonight feels more like Hollywood than the launch of Americas new defence initiative but lets see how this whole thing goes shall we? By the way did you manage to convince David to exit his lab for this evening?"

"Are you kidding me? He has been wrecking his brain for the past 2 weeks trying to find away to duplicate the Superman formula with no success. At this point I just hope that he gets some sleep"

Moments later

General Bruce Wilson was standing along side the President of the United States as they revealed the return of Super Soldier complete with an updated look.

"Is he as strong as we expected General?"

"Stronger sir, we have yet to find an upper limit" answered the General

"An what about speed? Is he fast?"

"We have clocked him at being faster than a speeding bullet. The results of the tests an all of his abilities will be on your desk by tomorrow morning mister president"

"Fantastic, with 5 more like him an I don't think anyone will be acting up for a while do you?"

"No sir, I do not"

Both men then walked over to the man of the hour. Both shaking his hand before the paparazzi as the lights flashed. Reports present were screaming for a quote, the answer to a few questions most however were asking if not demanding an exclusive.

"Well what is your verdict on the 21st century Super Soldier? Cool or Uncool?" asked the President

"Cool Mr President, very cool" answered Super Soldier as he raised his hand in salute. He stood in the hall on large SHIELD emblem dressed in his new uniform which was composed on unstable molecules.

The scientists has tried other materials such as kevlar however none provided the resistance required to withstand the demands of Super Soldiers abilities. This unstable molecule suit however took on the invulnerability of Super Soldiers own skin to withstand the high demands of the running or flying at super speed.

His new uniform was based off his previous clothing, his face was now covered in a blue mask which covered everything apart from his eyes and mouth. This then connected to the main body which became red covering over his shoulders and down to his chest which had his trade mark stylised S symbol. From here the rest of his arms were blue finished off with red gloves. Along his abdomen there were the traditional white and red stripes of the american flag along with a yellow belt. His pants were also blue like his arms with red boots.

Towards the back of the numerous fans, reports and guests stood a very interested Logan Wayne, to most it might seem that he was busy chatting up the pretty red haired waitress but he could hear everything that was being said, including the creation of 5 more people like Super Soldier and that a report detailing all of his abilities had been compiled by SHIELD personnel.

How very interesting thought Logan as his great intellect went about making a decision on how to handle this new addition to the metahuman community.

2 Hours Later The Barrow

Dark Claw was sitting in his chair infront of his work station terminal, on one screen were the reports compiled by Oracle in his absence due to the unveiling of Super Soldier. He skimmed over the reports which were based on the observations of Sparrow and Frost.

On another screen was the lay out of the SHIELD Triskellion, it was a large military facility which housed several barracks, labs, offices and storage units for military equipment. The facility itself was based on a synthetic island which was surrounded by water at all points. The only way to get there was by air. As a top secret military facility he knew the airspace would be restricted, however If they have anything that can pick up the Clawcopter then I deserve to be caught.

"Pardon the intrusion master Logan, but it is later even for you sir. Do you not think it would be wise to return to be for the evening?"

"Alfred, please just call me Logan, an I will be fine, I just have one tiny errand to run"

"An what pray tell would that be?"

"Just the usual, break into a fortified military base, hack its files and get back out with anyone knowing about it"

"Is this in regards to this Super Soldier that the press has been harping on about?" Alfred knew it was rhetorical question an didn't expect a response. "To what ends does this errand serve?"

"I need to know what I am up against Alfred, from what I heard this man can move faster than a speeding bullet and has yet to find an upper limit to his strength. It was also hinted that he possesses other abilities."

"Perhaps you are over reacting sir, do you not think?"

"No, you see Alfred the current President wants to create another 5 more people like this Super Soldier. If he succeeds then the government would have a super powered strike team under their command. All it would take is for a racist or dictator to reach the office through elections, praying on the fear of the people and these supermen go on the march for war. You may think I am over reacting, but to me. I am just being prepared in case he goes rogue." with that Dark Claw closed down all of his systems before rising from his chair. "Don't wait up Alfred"

With that Logan had made his way to the upper most part of the barrow which housed his Clawcopter. A helicopter of advanced steath design, complete with on-board ordnance, auto-pilot and several other accessories. It also had a high speed function which would rival most military jet planes.

Moments Later

By using the access on roof of the ventaliation system Dark Claw had managed to make his way to the main lab, specifically the one that was used to run the test on super soldiers abilities. By connecting a flash memory drive with an advanced search algorithm designed by Oracle. He had managed to by pass all of the password functions.

Just a few more seconds he thought before hearing the unmistakable hiss of a pneumatic door open from behind him. There stood a guard with his gun raised, his eye looking down the sight of the assault rifle. "What are you doing here?" the guard asked.

I don't have time for this thought Dark Claw as he blitzed the guard, covering 20 meters while simultaneously unsheathing the adamantium claws in his left hand. Once he had reached the appropriate distance he sliced through the barrel of the rifle like a knife through hot butter followed by a quick strike to the head with enough force to knock the guard unconscious thanks to the additional weight to his blows.

Above him the alarm had begun to sound through out the entire facility, looks like the race is on thought Dark Claw as he began to run down to the hallway. He pressed a compartment on his utility belt to signal the Clawcopter to approach his location. As he made his way down the hall he saw his means of escape in the form of a window.

As he approached closer he was caught unaware a blue blur speeded past him an now stood in his way. There was no mistaking who it was even with his face covered the blue mask which covered everything apart from his eyes and mouth. Not exactly how I wanted to meet the hero of America

"I don't know you are, but you made a big mistake breaking into a SHIELD facility." came Super Soldier as he addressed the man in black

"Out of way boy scout, I wont ask again" came Dark Claw his voice deep an stoic so as not to give away any kind of psychological advantage to his opponent.

"Look, you obviously have no idea who you are dealing with. There is no way you can beat me, so my advice would be to just surrender now."

"Not my style" with that Dark Claw made a full steam charge at the costumed sentinel of the american people, as he leapt into the air to attempt to flip over his brightly costumed opponent he was met with a strong punch to his rib cage which sent him flying back several feet.

"That pain your feeling is the impact of your internal organs compressing against your ribcage, you have at least three broken rips, some internal injuries an maybe even a punctured lung. Told you should have gave up" came the calm, some what cocky voice of Super Soldier voice as he listed his opponents injuries

However even with his enhanced vision he could not believe his eyes as he saw his opponent perform an athletic kip up regaining his footing as he moved his head from side to side. "Is that the best you got bub?" asked Dark Claw as he began to unsheathe his claws.

"What are you?" asked Super Soldier as he was still in disbelief that someone could not only survive a punch from him but also not have any signs of injury or impairment.

"I don't have time to trade stories, now get out of my way" responded Dark Claw as he ran over to a wall pressing his foot against to gain more height as he leapt at Super Soldier with right claw in the air ready to strike.

Super Soldier raised his arm in defense as he swatted back the attack, this sent Dark Claw into the air where he almost collided with ceiling, however his agility allowed him to right him self as he pressed his left palm into the ceiling before leaping down again to collide with Super Soldier who with out hesitation delivered another blow to his opponents chest.

"Look, I can do this all day. An a SHIELD strike team is already on it way. You will be outnumbered eventually"

"I know, I can smell them coming. As fun as this little spar has been I have one piece of advice for you"

"An what would that be?"

"Learn to mind your surrounding" with that Dark Claw pressed a the remote which he had held in his right hand which set of 2 explosions one directly above Super Soldier were he had sent Dark Claw after his intail leap, sending several tonnes of brick, mortar and steel on top of him. Futhermore another explosion from the wall to were Dark Claw had originally leapt from added to the rubble.

Strong but not too smart thought Dark Claw has he leapt out of the freshly made hole into the waiting Clawcopter. He quickly closed the hatch an activated all of the necessary stealth systems as commanded the aircraft into 'whisper' mode. Next time I will be ready boy scout