Hey there! I'm Dr. Michael Pating and I'm the Head of the Science and Research Department. And I'm an anthropomorphic shark, weird and cool, isn't it. Anyway, the Heroes Coalition feels like a paradise to me ever since joining, why? There's a story about for that.

Ehem.

I used to live in New Meridian. Back then, I was a promising young scientist, however my reputation took a massive nosedive following a massive failure of a scientific expedition, since then I've been struggling with my reputation and I suffered in extreme anxiety. What's worse than you're reputation getting ruined? Well... my wife left me for reasons unknown, that is why I'm nervous getting along with other women.

Years later, I was recruited by the Anti-Skullgirls Lab and was stationed in Lab 8 by Dr. Avian after seeing my potential. Lab 8 is also where my cousin Stanley works. Despite my anxiety, I kept working hard in Lab 8, never letting my past failures get into me. My life was heading into the right direction ever since coming to Lab 8.

Then tragedy struck.

When I was out getting lunch in place called Little Innsmouth, Lab 8 was attacked and destroyed by Valentine. Dr. Avian was killed and everyone including my cousin, Stanley are missing.

My life back then was nothing but bad luck. My once promising career was ruined, my wife left me, the place that gave hope in my life was destroyed and my friends are either killed or missing. I was about to fall in despair, until, the President of the Heroes Coalition arrived and gave me new hope. Mario offered me to work in the Coalition as the Head of the Science and Research Department, when I ask him why, his answer was simple... "Wasn't that you're dream all this time.".

And with that, I started a new life in the Heroes Coalition gaining new friends, reinvigorating my desires to work hard and lastly, I finally achieve my dream. However, just because I've reached my dreams, doesn't mean I can't have another. I am the Head of the Science and Research Department but I barely done anything yet, that's why I'm working hard to prove myself that I'm worthy as the Head and I'm going to prove to everyone that doubted me that I deserve my current position and I won't let anyone or anything including my past failures gets in my way.

Dr. Michael Pating took a sip of his mug while typing on his computer, he took a deep breath as he stood up from his desk before focusing his attention at the window next to his desk, outside he saw Squigly and Leviathan having a conversation with Wesley Bryans. Upon seeing the former two, it quickly reminds him of his old home, New Meridian. He took another deep breathe as he then shuts down his computer, drink his coffee before standing up and leaving the room. Though, he returned a minute later to grab his lab coat that he forgot.

Walking in the hallways with his hands in his pockets while whistling at the same time, when he arrived at an intersection, he comes across two men who just come out from the training area. The first man is fairly tall and lean but fit in build, and has long jet black hair that he keeps tied in a Japanese chonmage and has dark eyes. He wears a blue track jacket over a white muscle shirt, blue sweatpants and blue sneakers. This is Samurai Jack.

Samurai and Trainer

Samurai Jack

The second man is a large man with red hair that borders on being orange, has yellow eyes, a barrel chest, and disproportionately small legs, one of which was replaced with a submachine gun. He wears a white shirt with ripped sleeves, a red skilt and a black boot on his right leg. This is the Scotsman.

Highlands Warrior and Trainer

The Scotsman

"Ah, doctor!" Jack greeted with a smile, "The Scotsman and I are about to head to the Rabbit House for a coffee, would you like to join us?" he offered.

The anthropomorphic doctor shook his head, "I'll pass. I'll be heading towards some place today but I'm going to tell the President first." he replied.

"I see. Then maybe some other time." Jack said with a nod.

"Wee see ya later friend." the Scotsman said with a grin.

After that, the doctor went his to the kitchen. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by an unusual sight. A woman probably in her twenties is seen sleeping on the table, correction, she's sleeping on top of the table with her body rolled into a ball.

The doctor's glasses slowly slide down from his face revealing his golden eyes, "What the!?" he exclaimed in shock.

"Ah! Michael, what can I do for you?" Mario Martinez calls out while sitting on a smaller table to the counter while chopping radishes.

"Uhm... President, who is this woman that is sleeping like a baby on the top of the table?" the doctor asked as if he's life depends on it.

"Ah! This young lady is Ashley Plutia Iris Heart, she's a huntress from the world of Remnant and a recent addition to the Coalition." the President said with a smile.

Huntress and Vanguard Academy Student

Ashley Plutia Iris Heart

Ashley had a light purple/lilac hair and wore bear-shaped fuzzy slippers. Her clothes looks loose and comfortable and consisted of the colors blue and bright pink. If you look closely, her clothes look exactly like a pajama.

"I see. So... what's her abilities then?" the doctor asked in curiosity.

The President gave him a nervous chuckle, "I rather keep that information to myself for now, but let me assure you that her talents is a great addition to the Coalition." he replied as he went back in to chopping veggies.

The doctor raised an eyebrow, "I... see..." he replied.

"Anyway... didn't you came here for something?" Mario asked.

"Oh! Right! President... I'll be visiting the New Meridian if you don't mind." the doctor said rubbing the back of his head.

Mario then chuckled, "Well... if that's what you want to do for today, then who am I to stop you." he replied.

The doctor smiled, "Thank you President!" he said with a bow, "There's someplace I wanted to check for quite sometime now." he said.

Mario nodded, "Well then, then get going my son." he said with a smile.

The doctor nodded before leaving the room, Mario then continues chopping the radish when Ashley began to mutter in her sleep.

"Mmm... ice cream... mmm..." Ashley muttered rather cutely.

Mario chuckled as he took out his phone, "Penelope! Can you do me a favor? Have someone buy a box of ice cream, our new friend seems craving for one in her sleep." he said with a smile.

bzzzttt...

Walking out in the streets of New Meridian, the doctor would pass by a few people, one recognized him as a fellow citizen while some would recognized him as the failed scientist but he payed no mind. He would later visit Little Innsmouth to catch up with his good friend, Yu-wan, for a few minutes.

Later... he would stepped inside the decimated Lab 8. It was completely desolated, the signs that Valentine did to place is still visible to the eyes, he then enters the main control room and as expected, it was destroyed.

The doctor took a deep breath as he picks up a broken eye glasses probably belongs to one member of the lab, then looks at the mirror on the wall, looking directly at himself, his reflection slowly turns into his cousin Stanley, a blue anthropomorphic shark.

"Stanley... wherever you are, I hope that you're safe and alive along with everybody else." the doctor muttered.

The doctor then enters next room only for a familiar voice to stop him.

"Hey! Who goes there!?" a voice called.

The owner of the voice then came out from the shadow, it was girl holding a chainsaw however the girl lowered her weapon when she recognized him, "Wait a minute! Dr. Michael is that you!?" she asked in surprise.

"Peacock!?" exclaimed the doctor revealing the girl's name.

Anti-Skullgirl Weapon

Patricia "Peacock" Watson

Peacock is a little girl wearing a deep purple colored dress with a matching hat with two red screws at the front and red bow near her neck, she had a short boyish orange hair. Her eyes are only black spots and her teeth are sharp and made of metal, she had a slim, robotic arms with white gloves and black army boots.

The two ran to each other and shared a quick hug, "I'm so glad to see you again. We haven't seen each other since that day." the doctor stated in concern, "So, how have you been?" he asked.

Peacock scoffed, "Doing great! Ever since this place got destroyed, I've been hiding in this place ever since." she replied.

"I see. Well, I can't blame you." the doctor said looking around, "This place is practically your home to begin with." he said.

''Not just me but the entire gang as well!" Peacock claimed as several creatures approaches them.

"Ah! Avery, Andy Anvil, Tommy Ten-Tons, George Bomb and Lonesome Lenny! I'm glad to see you guys again!" the doctor exclaimed in delight.

Avery

Avery or the Avery Unit, is a small fanged blue bird Parasite that resides in Peacock's hat. He is dressed like Peacock and has eyes that masquerade as his tail feathers.

Andy Anvil

Andy is a living anvil with red eyes and sharp teeth, he has arms with red boxing gloves and legs with socks and red sneakers.

Tommy Ten-Tons

Tommy is a living blue ton with arms and short legs.

George Bomb

George is small living bomb with an eight ball design, short arms and legs.

Lonesome Lenny

Lenny is a big living bomb with an eight ball design, short arms and legs.

"The whole Peacock Gang is here!" Peacock claimed with a smile before frowning, "The only problem is that I'm bored to death ever since coming here." she said.

"Well... I know this place meant a lot for you, so does mine. But since you're bored, why don't you come with me and become a member of the Heroes Coalition." the doctor suggested.

Peacock got into thinking, "Okay I'll bite on this one. This place sounds interesting.'' she stated, "But in one condition, I get to watch cartoon marathons!" she demanded.

"We'll prepare a TV and a room for you and the rest of the Avery Unit if that's what you want." the doctor replied.

"Sweet! Then we have a deal!" Peacock declared as they shook hands.

"I'm glad that you're joining us Peacock, I'm at ease to know that you're at my side once again." the doctor stated with a smile.

"Pft! Don't get so dramatic, besides, we're family right?" Peacock said with a smirk.

"Yeah. You're right." Michael replied with a grin.

bzzzttt...

Later that day, the two returned at the Neo-City's Training Facility where Peacock was easily accepted as a new member of the Coalition in the Solo Hero ranking. Meanwhile, Peacock herself is meeting someone, she fought once before.

"Well if isn't this an amusing reunion." Peacock stated with a grin.

"Indeed. It's a been a while Peacock." Squigly replied with a smile.

"By the way, who's the handsome beefcake behind you?'' Peacock asked pointing a finger at Wesley whom is standing behind Squigly.

"Oh! This is my boyfriend, Wesley Bryans." Squigly introduced, "Wesley, this is Peacock, an acquaintance of mine.'' she said.

"Are you sure, she don't bite?'' Wesley asked nervously as Squigly rolls her eyes as Peacock let's out a laugh.

As the former New Meridian residents and Texas native have a conversation, we see Dr. Pating and Mario watching them from the kitchen window with the former holding a coffee mug.

"Thank you again for accepting her in the organization, President." the doctor said.

"It's no pleasure. You see her as family, then I welcome her to our family."Mario replied with a smile, "It's a good thing that she's getting used to this place already." he stated.

"Despite being raised in a lab, Peacock is still a kid, I want her to learn that life is not all about missions and revenge." the doctor said with a chuckle, suddenly he felt a gentle tap from his shoulders, he looks back to see Ashley staring at him with her magenta eyes.

"Wow! You are a shark! I've seen faunuses with shark traits but this is the first time I've seen a shark with two legs." Ashley said in excitement despite the lazy tone of her voice.

The doctor became nervous, "Well... I'm... an anthropomorphic shark after all..." he replied as the woman got close to him.

Mario chuckled as he watches the two interact before looking back out through the window.

Thank you BlackCrossover2108 for lending me you're awesome OC Ashley in my story, sorry if her role is kinda small in this chapter, but it's a start. Like I said, she will appear sporadically either as a cameo or that she's part of the plot. So look forward for it.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.