Opening File: Van Kleiss Log
While my attempts to continue gaining technology from Dimension O-000 I may have reached a breakthrough in my plans to gain ultimate knowledge and power. In the many universes I have observed I have seen a few that were in fact parallel universes of a rather…unique universe featuring powerful beings and one unique being intrigues me.
A powerful android codenamed A.M.A.Z.O.
It physiology contains special nanite based technology known as absorption cells that could imitate the genetic traits of others, including natural abilities and equipment. In its enhanced state, it had flight, super strength, invulnerability, vast energy manipulation, psionic powers like telepathy and telekinesis, super-hearing, can teleport itself across unknown distances, shrink into a subatomic universe, shunt entire planets to other dimensions and just as easily bring them back unharmed with a blink of an eye.
And this was all from scanning everything in its sight at the atomic level.
Now if only I was able to adapt such technology into my body, using my knowledge and control of nanites and with it I could replicate the abilities of anyone in my sight. It took a great deal of time and patience, carefully observing the timeline of the universe this technology existed, waiting for the right time but I have managed to procure the blue prints of this A.M.A.Z.O. and now plan to work on integrating it all into the nanites inside me. With it I could evolve myself and my techno-virus to the point to no being no matter how powerful would be able to resist, making my plans that much closer to success. I do not believe even Sammael and the Fallen would be enough to stop me.
Of course once I have created this nanite technology I will need to properly test it.
That is why I am making plans for a second batch of subjects but not to convert them into EVOs. If my plan works I will have no need for EVOs except in small numbers and I doubt Sammael will let me create a new Pack.
So instead I will have the powers of a new Pack and more.
And no one will stop me.
Not Rex.
Not Sammael.
No one.
End Log
Xxx
"They say power alone corrupts all who touch it and they are right. However power tempered by knowledge, wisdom, even emotions can become a powerful weapon. Feelings and emotions give us strength, driven by our desires and knowledge is what allows us to properly use that power." A pair of red eyes stared at the camera, the speaker stepping forward to reveal none other than Sammael himself, grinning in satisfaction. "And in the end, isn't that what makes us all…Human."
Xxx
"THIS CAN'T BE! YOU CAN'T BEAT ME! I'VE LIVED FOR CENTURIES FEEDING OFF THESE COCKROACHES!" Michael screamed out as his power began to fade.
His golden form began to change back to his human form but it did not stop.
His hair became patchy and his eyes turned sunken, black and beady. His lips pulled back to show his teeth, and his skin turned grey.
Finally he fell to the ground on his knees while Heatblast stopped, allowing everyone to see what Michael Morningstar really looked like.
"My Gob." Gwen covered her mouth, seeing what had once been her idol.
Michael looked down at his hands, seeing what he had become and let out a despairing howl. "NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"Dude…" Heatblast mumbled as he changed back into Ben. "No wonder he was sucking out energy. He's…Uuuuuuuuugly."
Michael looked up, glaring at Ben with rage. "YOU! YOU DID THIS TO ME!"
Ben crossed his arms and glared down at the shriveled figure. "Not just ugly on the outside either." He said. "So what do we do with him?"
"We'll alert the police and call in some Huntsmen." The Director promised as she walked up next to Ben. "But in the meantime…" With a flourish if one hand she produced a card held between two fingers and held it out to Ben. "Give my secretary a call if you ever want into show business."
Ben looked over the card with a grin. "Cool!"
Gwen slapped herself in the face and shook her head. "Of course he'd get a foot in the door." She muttered.
"Sorry that your celebrity turned out to be a megalomaniac, Gwen." Julie apologized.
"Eh," Gwen shrugged, still looking disappointed nonetheless. "The books were better anyways."
"Relatively." A passing crew member muttered.
As Michael Morningstar was arrested, a pair of eyes watched in horror that turned to anger as they looked at Ben, Julie and Gwen. "You will pay for this."
Xxx
"Little progress has been made, I see."
The black cloaked woman stood up, facing Sammael who was standing at the door to her room. "I promise you, I am far from finished."
She stepped out of the room, facing Sammael in the hallway. "You know Scotty Blake is in Andromeda with his two teammates and the half-demon."
Sammael nodded. "And the Fire Elemental has awakened as well. She even made a spectacle of herself by defeating Michael Morningstar."
"That little parasitic coward?" The woman smirked. "I wondered if he was still alive."
Sammael mirrored her amused expression. "I've organized a mission for General Skarr. It appears that Hector Con Carne is moving with his plan to assassinate the world's greatest hero, exactly as we hoped. I've decided Skarr will be our…representative in Hector's attempt to recreate FEAR in his own image."
"I imagine the good general will be pleased to act like a soldier again." The woman noted.
"In the meantime, I don't like the idea of Scotty Blake running around Andromeda with Extor probably learning something he shouldn't, like the hidden location of Mondo-Bot that you have yet to find out yourself." Sammael's smirk faded and the woman knew he was not pleased. "Its drones are still repairing it and we can't have it discovered by someone else."
"I will go there myself and eliminate Extor." The woman proclaimed. "And even take back the half-demon."
"I am sure you will have fun." Sammael turned around, hands folded behind his back. "Don't underestimate them, Black Velvet."
The Fallen known as Black Velvet nodded. "I will not."
Xxx
"Thank you both for coming on such short notice. I believe you will notice why I called you here."
Major Glory and Miss Spell were both seated in the office of Phil Ken Sebben, the circle of the Elementals on his desk for them both to see. Standing near Sebben was Tina Matthews, staring at the circle with a calculate gaze.
"By Washington's Wig." Major Glory looked at the circle. "The powers of the Fire Elemental have fully awakened."
Sebben nodded. "Indeed. It happened just over half an hour ago. I called Mrs. Matthews here to see if we could establish the identity. Tina?"
Tina nodded. "Before I came here I investigated the rumors of a child having a fire based Semblance. Naturaly it was possible this Semblance was actually the powers of the Fire Elemental manifesting so I immediately tried to discover who the child was. During my investigation I discovered a Seer in Denver, meaning that Sammael and likely the other Fallen had heard of the rumors and were searching for the child. I destroyed the Seer but I was too late. I thought the mayor of Denver had been planning to capture or kill the child, only to discover he had been making plans to send the child here to GrimmFall."
"I confirmed this later with Mrs. Matthews." Sebben quickly spoke.
"The child fled Denver, using money and some supplies the mayor had given her for her transport to GrimmFall but…I spooked her when I accused the mayor of planning to kill her. She was actually hiding in the city hall when I accused him and took off before anyone knew she was gone. By the time we realized what had happened she was gone." Tina finished, looking ashamed of herself now.
Sebben opened a folder and showed the heroes pictures of a young girl, appearing to be twelve years old. "Her name is Julie Yamamoto. Her mother was born in Denver while the father was born in Kyoto Japan and is an engineer who helped with the Denver Bullet Project. They kept their daughter's abilities a secret, believing in the myth of the Elementals and they have no idea where she could have gone."
"Surely by now you know her location." Major Glory pointed out.
"We know she was present at a filming site that led to a confrontation." Sebben held out a hand to the wall screen, showing a recording of her battling Morningstar alongside Ben Tennyson. "She assisted in bringing down child actor and apparent energy vampire Michael Morningstar."
"I knew there was something about that boy's movies I didn't like." Miss Spell could not help but comment.
"She's now traveling with the Tennyson family who were last sighted heading for Dakota." Sebben turned the screen off.
"Well, we should immediately meet with her before something happens." Major Glory suggested. "We cannot let Sammael go after her. If we know about this surely he does as well."
"I am not sure Sammael is planning on going after the Elementals, at least not yet. I have reason to believe there's another threat he wants to deal with before anything else." Sebben replied, confusing everyone in the room. "Miss Spell, you are the Justice Friends' top expert in dealing with magic and other worldly matters."
"Yes." Miss Spell nodded.
"Have you heard of a being called Bill Cipher?"
Miss Spell's eyes widened and she stood up from her chair. "BILL CIPHER?!"
Her reaction alarmed the rest of the room, Major Glory quickly standing up next to her. "What is wrong?"
"Bill Cipher is a deceiver and destroyer of worlds! A complete Lord of Chaos without conscience or mercy." Spell frantically explained.
"You've encountered him?" Sebben asked.
"No but I learned about him. Cipher is a top tier dimensional threat and an ancient evil that existed long before our world." Miss Spell took a deep breath and sat back down. "The threat he would represent would eclipse the threat of the Grimm or the Fallen."
"Such a threat exists?" Major Glory gaped.
Spell nodded. "Cipher exists in a dimension where there is no form of law and it is where he must stay. If he were to enter our reality he would burn it into nothing but pure chaos and destruction."
"Then we now know why Sammael has probably been keeping a low profile." Sebben nodded, leaning back in his chair. "The Fallen have hidden since the Time of Awakening but they were active in the Forgotten Age and they helped cause the Cataclysm that nearly destroyed the world. Since then Sammael, despite how powerful he is seemed to be waiting while working to ensure all threats to him were eliminated."
"You think this Cipher is what has been making Sammael wait?" Tina questioned.
"Among other threats like the Eternal Night that happened in Arcadia Oaks several months ago. If there are other threats Sammael likely wants them removed before they get in his way." Sebben explained.
"And Cipher would be the largest threat of them all." Spell agreed. "He is a creature of infinite life spans."
"Exactly the type of monster we don't want to deal with." Sebben sighed. "We need to figure out what this Cipher's plans are and fast."
"What do we do?" Major Glory asked.
"I have to consult with my sources, see if they know anything about what plans Cipher might have." Miss Spell stood up. "This is my area of expertise and I will report anything I discover."
"Very well." Sebben nodded. "I leave this matter in your hands, Miss Spell. If this is a threat even Sammael is wary of we cannot be too careful in this matter."
"I offer my assistance in this matter." Major Glory immediately stated. "I would never leave such a threat to my comrade alone."
"No. You have your own plans to deal with." Miss Spell shook her head. "You continue your audition and choose your successor."
"I cannot continue that when knowing of this." Major Glory protested.
"You can and will. I appreciate the offer of help but Valhallen is better suited to help me on this if I cannot convince you that I can handle this on my own."
"It's not a matter of trust. I wouldn't forgive myself if a comrade had been killed on my watch when it could be prevented." Glory said stoically.
"I know…Very well, I will take Valhallen and Phan-Tone with me as I investigate this matter but you must continue your plans, Major." Spell stated. "This cannot be put off."
The Major nodded. "Thank you, Miss Spell."
"Don't thank me yet. I have a feeling this is only the beginning."
Xxx
"Isn't this place great?"
Buttercup managed a smile as she watched Mitch playing Pool, both of them hanging out in a giant bar resembling an eight-ball. "It is something."
"Just the perfect spot to get away from those bratty sisters and your dad who don't like you just hanging loose." Mitch laughed, knocking a ball down a hole.
Buttercup frowned. "Yeah…"
"Actually I heard they have an audition for kids who want to try out being Huntsmen here." Mitch said, sensing a need to change the topic. "You should totally go."
"Audition?" Buttercup wondered.
"Yeah. It's like a talent show, only you get to show off your cool super powers." Mitch explained with a smile. "You'd win hands down."
Buttercup considered it. "Well, if it does help me get a Hunter's license…I'm in. I'll win and get that much closer."
"Sweet."
Xxx
Opening File: Fusilli
An alligator Mobian that speaks with an Italian accent and owned a magical traveling theater before settling on Pleasure Island that he used to search for potential stars to induct into his troupe, luring them in with the prospects of fame and fortune before supposedly cursing them. A hypnotic spotlight and an invisible audience draw the victims into the act, and once they're spellbound, magical strings fall from the mouths of the theater masks above the stage, latching onto the victims and turning them into wooden marionettes. The victims retain sentience and autonomy for only moments after their transformation.
It is unknown how this is possible but it is believed that Fusilli is a practitioner of the fabled dark arts, making deals with dark spirits in exchange for the victims he captures and uses to enhance his magic and wealth.
It is highly recommended that if he is seen by anyone they must alert the authorities immediately.
Close File
Xxx
"My friends, we have a new arrival that I think you will love. It is a super hero, one of the Powerpuff Girls." The Mobian known as Fusilli said, bowing to the large theater masks hanging above the stage. "I am sure you will feel the power once she has been added to the collection."
The masks above seemed to react, their eyes glowing with the happy one's eye flashing green and the sad one's flashing red.
"Yes, I knew you would be pleased." Fusilli grinned.
Xxx
"Why would we want to do this, Ace?" A snake sounding voice asked.
"Yeah, we don't need some stupid talent show." A Spanish voice agreed.
"Billy like shows!" A dimwitted voice laughed.
The sound of someone sticking their tongue in reply to the others was heard as the group watched the small audience around the stage where the talent show would be taking place.
"Shut up, you idiots. Listen, when we show off just how strong we really are we'll be running the place." The final voice with a nasally Italian New Yorker accent replied.
The Gangreen-Gang was composed of the nastiest delinquents in Townsville, known for committing petty vandalism, robbery and other small time crimes.
And now they were on Pleasure Island at the invitation of their host.
"We took on the Powerpuff Girls and lived to tell about it. We even faced down one of the Justice Friends." Ace started.
"And lost." Snake muttered, earning a punch from Ace. "OW!"
"We use this talent show to knock gator face off his perch and we'll be running the island. No girls, heroes or Huntsmen would ever bother us again." Ace simply continued.
"Really?" Snake asked.
"Yes, really." Ace grinned. "Think about it. We're on an island in the middle of the ocean, far from any law enforcement or Grimm that can give us trouble. We can charge the kids who come here for whatever they got to have fun here."
"What if the kids tell?" Arturo asked.
"They won't. We'll just say if they tell they won't be able to come back and that's what they are most afraid. On this island they can do anything they want and no parents to tell them not to or get in trouble." Ace explained, barring his teeth as he smiled. "They came here because there are no rules and there won't be…Aside from just one."
"Pay with green-" Snake started.
"Or you'll get the green." Ace finished with a laugh. "Exactly."
Xxx
"Come and gather, children. Watch our show and allow yourselves to be dazzled." Fusilli proclaimed, watching as the audience quickly filled up. "No need to be shy. Come up and show us what you love to do. Take the first step being a star."
Buttercup had to admit, this Fusilli guy was able to work a crowd so well they were eating out of the palm of his paw-she meant hand. He stood on the stage with such confidence, spoke with sincerity and generosity and made them all just feel at ease. The entire audience settled down, watching in excitement as the lights settled on the stage.
"And now without further ado-" Fusilli began but was sent flying off the stage by a kick from behind.
"We're taking over!"
The Gangreen Gang walked triumphantly onto the stage, enjoying the fearful attention as the kids suddenly cried out from seeing the gang of delinquents.
"That's right, everyone. We're running this island now, Gangreen Gang style." Ace announced, his skin turning from green to icy blue as he activated his Semblance. "Any objections?"
"Yeah, from me!" Buttercup shouted as she flew up, hovering in front of the stage. "I knew you couldn't be trusted."
"Don't take it personally, kid." Ace said as his goons prepared to attack one Powerpuff. "I'm really good at what I do."
Down below, Fusilli grinned as he snapped his fingers and a spotlight turned on, bathing the stage in a bright blinding light.
That was when everything seemed to stop.
"Ace…I feel kind of…funny." Snake said, looking like he was in a trance now.
"Me too…" Big Billy chuckled as he stumbled.
Grubber nodded, sticking his tongue out.
Buttercup looked confused now. She had been ready to fight, ready as for the losers to attack her but they looked so strange now. They were acting completely calm, standing as if they were now in a trance.
Fusilli let out a laugh. "Not the opening act I wanted but it will do."
Buttercup looked down at the Mobian performer. "What do you mean?"
"Watch." Fusilli pointed up above the stage.
Buttercup looked up at the two large masks, watching as strings came out of the mouths and fell onto the Gangreen Gang.
What happened next horrified her and the entire audience.
The instant the strings came in contact with the green delinquents, attaching themselves like puppet stringes to every joint they started to change, making terrifying wood sounds as they did.
Green organic skin became green colored wood they spread until they were made completely of wood.
Bolts placed in joints, allowing for movement.
Eyes resembling marbles, looking straight ahead with an empty gaze.
The Gangreen Gang had been turned into wooden marionettes.
"What…Is…Happening?" Ace asked, struggling to pronounce each word.
The children in the audience screamed and tried to run but the doors suddenly closed and locked themselves, trapping them in the theater.
Fusilli laughed as he walked onto the stage. "Silly little boy. Did you think I was inviting you here for mere fun when I knew the kind of fool you are?"
He flicked Ace on the wooden forehead. "Fool. All you did was make things easier for me."
"What did you do to them?!" Buttercup shouted, stepping back.
"Why, I made them better. No chance of hurting themselves or anyone else ever again." Fusili laughed as he looked over the puppets. "Don't worry, they're still alive. Of course they won't be able to speak or even think in just a few minutes. Their souls remain intact but they can't control their bodies anymore. All for the best really, it's not like anyone will miss them…Or you."
He held out his hand and from his fingers shot out glowing strings that attached to the new puppets. "Behold my Semblance: Call of the Theatre. It allows me to control the movements of anyone my strings touch."
With a mere flicker of his hand the puppet bodies of the Gangreen Gang were in the air, surrounding Buttercup.
"And…" Fusilli let out a small laugh. "I can compel them to fight."
"Big deal." Buttercup scoffed. "They're just puppets now. Do now how easy it is for me to break wood?"
"Oh yes. But just because they are puppets now…Does it mean they lost their powers?"
Arturo made the first move, shooting forward with his Super-Speed Semblance, hitting Buttercup from all sides before she could even react.
Grubber was next, unleashing a Sonic Belch that slammed her into the wall.
Snake stretched his arms out and grabbed Buttercup, throwing her back onto the stage.
Big Billy fell on Buttercup next, balling up and changing into his rock form as he did, nearly flattening the Powerpuff.
Ace was last, unleashing a blast of cold air that froze Buttercup up to her neck.
It was over in just under a minute.
Fusilli laughed, watching as the children in the theater screamed and cried for help but ignored them as he snapped his fingers.
The spotlight shined down on Buttercup as she opened her eyes again. She was already aching from the puppets ganging up on her and as soon as she looked up the spotlight she heard an audience clapping and felt…
Peaceful.
The will to fight, completely drained from her.
"To think I would be able to get my hands on a bunch of children with their Aura and Semblances unlocked but also a so-called hero." Fusilli laughed. "A rare addition to my collection."
Buttercup groaned as the strings from before emerged from the large theater masks hanging above the stage.
"I will be sure to put those super powers of yours to good use."
The strings fell down towards her, intent on changing her into a marionette like they with the Gangreen Gang.
And there was no one there to save her.
No sisters.
No Professor.
No one.
"BUTTERCUP!"
Xxx
Name: Fusilli
Race: Mobian
Aura: Dark Green
Semblance: Call of the Theatre
Description: Through the use of energy strings that emerge from his fingers Fusilli can control the movements of anyone or anything the strings touch, even compel them to use their Semblances.
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Name: Ace
Race: Mutant Human
Aura: Icy Blue
Semblance: Ice Wind
Description: Ace can unleash blasts of freezing air that instantly freezes anything they touch into ice.
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Name: Snake
Race: Mutant Human
Aura: Pale Yellow
Semblance: Slither
Description: Due to his mutant snake biology Snake is able to stretch long distances and strangle people like a real snake.
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Name: Grubber
Race: Mutant Human
Aura: Sick Pink
Semblance: Sonic Belch
Description: His Semblance allows him to unleash loud and supersonic belches that can deafen anyone who is hit by them with the force of a train.
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Name: Big Billy
Race: Mutant Human
Aura: Dull Grey
Semblance: Rock
Description: Big Billy is able to change into a rock, unconsciously absorbing the Earth around him to become invulnerable but also remains completely still in his rock form.
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Name: Lil' Arturo
Race: Mutant Human
Aura: Coffee Brown
Semblance: High-Speed
Description: His Semblance is super speed, fitting his energetic personality.