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World of Heroes

9:13 AM
04/05/3272

Yionus's moon, Zuter - IMC testing site Echo-918
Chamber 137

Music
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - Briefing Room & Ambience Theme

In response to a call made by the Shadow, City Hawk 723 arrived at the testing site on Yionus's moon of Zuter. He was standing right in front of the World Gate, holding a new Dimension Key, which sported an H within a circle.

"A new one? This should be interesting." Samus remarked.

"Let's do this. Death, open the rift" Michael ordered.

Dimension 7
UNKNOWN

Music
none

The portal brought them to an empty area, with a massive metropolis in the distance.

Michael turned to his team. "Set down a locator arch. We don't want to lose track of the portal's location." With that, a locator arch was transmatted in and lined up with the portal, allowing the Dimension Key to be safely removed.

"I think we should investigate that city." Hayden-10 suggested, seeing said city through the Marksman Sights of his Queenbreakers' Bow.

"Spyglass?"

"That is a reasonable course of action." They set off to the massive city, weapons at the ready.

Suddenly, a squad of what looked like mechanical soldiers was seen; they were running at the Fireteam!

"Incoming!" Tanner-21 called.

"Looks like a perimeter defense force." Jenny stated.

The mechanical group opened fire with energy-based weapons, and Tanner-21 formed the Ward of Dawn to block all attacks. They ceased fire on the spot.

"Identify yourselves!" Michael demanded

The one in white armor approached them. "I think you should identify yourselves first!"

"My name is Michael Johnson. This is my Fireteam; City Hawk 723."

"Well, Michael, I'm Preston Stormer. Just call me Stormer. This is the Alpha Team, consisting of Furno, Surge, Evo, Stringer, Bulk, Breez, and Rocka."

"What should we do, Stormer?" Furno asked.

"Well, we should investigate that strange energy signature we detected."

"OK, I know it this time. It's the portal this Dimension Key opened."

"Dimension Key? What's that?" Rocka wondered. The Pilot showed the Dimension Key to Rocka. "That definitely isn't what you'd call 'normal'."

"Well, neither is a bunch of sentient robots in strange armor."

"Jenny, don't be rude!" Samus scolded.

"OK, OK, why don't we just bring you back to the Hero Factory so we can talk about all this?" Surge offered.

"The what?" Mark-18 replied, confused.

9:57 AM
04/05/3272

Dimension 7
Unnamed planet - Hero Factory
Mission Control

Upon arriving at the massive complex known as Hero Factory, the groups exchanged information. "That's actually quite fascinating. So, your IMC is similar to our Hero Factory?"

"In a few ways, they are the same, Zib." Michael agreed.

"Can I design one?"

"JENNY!" Michael yelled.

"A design for a new Hero from an individual from another dimension. That should be quite the sight." Mr. Makuro said.

"Ugh..."

"Michael, what's wrong?" Zib asked.

"I just wish she wouldn't get too deep into things that are better left to professionals."

"I'll be fine, dad."

"Michael, she's fine. You can come along and watch if you'd like." Mr. Makuro offered.

10:02 AM
04/05/3272

Dimension 7
Unnamed planet - Hero Factory
Assembly Tower

Music
Metroid Prime - Puzzle Theme

"Let's see... A basic Hero frame with... a different set of boots. Then add... a rifle that fires electricity. That'll be a 'shocking' surprise." Laughter could be heard from the various workers in the chamber.

Jenny certainly takes after her father. "I guess I'm rubbing off on you, huh?"

"Now how about a sword that can release a gush of water?"

"I see. Basic science at its finest. If the Hero's target is wet, electricity will pack a stronger zap." Mr. Makuro commended.

"Is it possible to make a Hero that has techno-organic components?" Hayden-10 asked.

"That's... new. We can create synthetic organic components to make them."

Once Jenny finished her Hero design, it was given a small piece of a glowing rock for an internal power source. Quaza stone.

"Let's hope Shockslash is a successful Hero."

"'Shockslash'? Is that the Hero's name?" Mr. Makuro wondered.

"I would say so." Michael replied.

Hayden-10 was busy designing a techno-organic Hero. "Older model boots, double-jointed knees, techno-organic clawed left arm, and a high-precision rifle. That basically sums up Bioshot."

Tanner-21 got his turn to make a Hero design. "A tank arm, energy backpack, retractable shoulder cannon, and energy shield."

"Why does this Hero need an energy backpack?" Zib asked.

"To pump energy directly into his weapons and armor, supercharging them."

"That reminds me of the time I got corrupted by Phazon. I could access this super-powered state called Hypermode."

"It's just like that, but no corruption." Tanner-21 replied.

"And what is this Hero's name?" Mr. Makuro wondered.

Tanner-21 came up with a name. "Bouldo."

"Sounds like 'boulder'. Oh. Of course. I see. Rocka sounds like 'rock', and Bouldo sounds like 'boulder'. Very well."

"I'm guessing they'll be a new Hero team lead by Shockslash?" Michael wondered.

"Shockslash seems like the type of Hero who would make a fine leader. I'm sure about it." Mr. Makuro was in agreement.

10:27 AM
04/05/3272

Dimension 7
Unnamed planet - Hero Factory
Mission Control

Music
Destiny 2 - Home of the Brave

With the Hero team official, they were called to Mission Control to meet the ones who designed them.

"Shockslash...?"

"Heh. You're something special, you know that?" The Hero ruffled Jenny's hair, but she only snickered in response.

"Bioshot."

"We were designed by visitors from another dimension? That's interesting."

"Hey, Bouldo."

"Heh heh. Hey there."

Mr. Makuro marveled at the new Heroes. "These new Heroes are actually quite remarkable. They work together, and Shockslash is a leader of integrity, a very respectful Hero."

"Thank you, sir." Shockslash saluted.

"Know the strengths and weaknesses of yourself and your teammates. Let the strength cover any weakness, and you've pretty much fortified your team's power." Michael advised.

"Well, we know about this dimension now. I think we should head back to our own world. We can still visit."

"You're right, Mark. Let's head back." Michael turned to the founder, senior mission chief, and new Heroes. "Mr. Makuro, Zib, Heroes... good luck to you all. I hope you bring Von Nebula to justice."

In response, they all struck a soldier's salute, even Mr. Makuro, who was still holding onto his cane.

10:42 AM
04/05/3272

Yionus's moon, Zuter - IMC testing site Echo-918
Chamber 137

Music
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - Briefing Room & Ambience Theme

"So, how was it?" The Shadow asked.

"It was... actually one of the more interesting dimensions. They can take care of themselves just fine, and... we just helped out a bit." Michael replied.

Hero Factory! Whoa! Not even I expected that one, and I'm the one who wrote the chapter!

Shockslash, Bioblast, and Bouldo were these three Heroes that I made a few years ago. I found them in the garage at my grandmother's house, and decided to put them in my story.

See you next time, Heroes.