Opening File: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (US), America or simply the States, is a federal republic consisting of 49 states and a federal district located primarily on the central portion of the continent of America. The United States is a developed country and has the world's largest national economy which is fueled by an abundance of natural resources, including Dust and the world's highest worker productivity. It is also the world's foremost economic and military power, a prominent political and cultural force, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovation.
First attempts at colonization along the eastern coast suffered heavily when it was discovered that the Grimm had spread as far as the 'New World' and many early settlements were wiped out. Colonial society was nearly wiped out if not for the arrival of the natives who had learned to survive in a land populated by the Grimm. The natives had learned to commune with nature and even learned how to awaken the power of Aura through an exchange with early explorers and claiming to have mixed their powers with the spirits of nature, resulting in the birth of the Native American Faunus. Colonial colonization would have had the natives enslaved but due to the Grimm wiping out several settlements and being outnumbered by the many Faunus tribes that come together for survival combined with the colonies' distance from Britain had allowed and forced the development of self-government, forcing the reluctant British Royalty to comply due to the colonists demanding their rights as Englishmen to govern themselves and the pressure of the Grimm on the settlements that threatened future plans for trade and establishment. The colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776, proclaiming that humanity is created equal in their inalienable rights, and became known as the United States of America.
While still primarily established along the east coast, the America's eagerness to expand westward prompted a long series of conflicts with the Faunus tribes and further conflicts against not only the Grimm but also Spain as America claimed the rest of the continent with the aid of Dust power and railroads. With the Declaration of Independence and the prohibition of slavery, the country was united under one government and maintained a close relation with Britain. Hunters, both Human and Faunus soon discovered a third race known as the Mobians living in remote locations of America, anthropomorphic animals that seemed to be the opposite of the Faunus who quickly welcomed the Mobians as fellow members of the country while the majority of the Humans seemed to agree with a handful being reluctant. While most of America became colonized a few sections of land were left alone due to being heavily populated by Grimm.
These lands become known as the Wildlands and the Darklands with only a few scattered settlements, cut off from the rest of civilization. Hunters consisting of Humans, Faunus and Mobians traveled across the land, recognized as protectors became widely known and respected across the land which led to an attempt by a committee to launch a Registration Act which demanded that all Hunters be registered as part of the military but backfired when many refused and decided to retire. An amendment was later made to delineate government authority over Huntsmen activity in times of crises, allowing Hunters to act independent of government authority but stated they would be registered through a separate system created to train future Huntsmen and Huntresses in special academies separated from military control.
Now one of the most powerful nations in the world, the United States holds influence over a vast number of global issues and has openly engaged in conflicts involving "terrorism", specifically the Anti-Human radical group known as the Satyra.
Close File
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"The thing about history is that no matter how many times you hear it can always be subject to change. Lots of people like to make up their own versions of history, no matter how crazy it might sound to everyone else. But if you believe in the idea of a multi-verse, spanning millions, likely billions of alternate realities it is more than likely your version of history did happen. How crazy would it be to wake up in one world you knew and in another you fanaticized?" TOM asked, closing the file on the history of America in the GrimmFall verse. "Mind blown? Thinking you have gone insane? Hey, for all you know all stories, including fictional ones are true. So just sit back and imagine where you would fit in all of this and what kind of person you think you might be."
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GrimmFall
Beatles Home
"You went off and faced a monster you were not ready to face against, Wally." Lou said, staring at his nephew with crossed arms and a stern look in the backyard of the Beatles house. "I hadn't planned on putting through training this rigorous for a while but now I see in wake of what happened I have to up your training."
A few minutes later Wally had a single large rock tied to his arms and legs and with an even larger one tied to his back and he was running through the woods, panting greatly with sweat running down his face.
Each rock was heavy, even for poor Wally and he was not only jogging but also constantly training to strengthen his muscles. It was a special training that Uncle Lou had learned a long time ago that made him a very formidable Huntsman and now he was starting Wally on it. This training was part of Wally's punishment for the reckless stunt he pulled and because Lou was forced to push Wally even further to make sure he was ready for when he wouldn't have other Hunters or even his uncle to help him.
Lou stayed close, supervising Wally through the training. "In time you will grow used to the weights and then I will add more, increasing the weights as you grow. Your body will grow and your muscles will develop as you grow used to it."
Wally would be put through the ringer this time.
In the meantime Lou had looked over Wally's crude design for his weapon and with his own inputs managed to create a working blue print for Wally's future weapon. The schematics showed a pair of bracelets that transform into a pair of knuckle buster-like gauntlets with orange stripes, each connected to a golden metal bracelet respectively with a pair of metal hooked plates with spikes claws attached to the top of the gauntlets.
Wally was so proud he already a name for them: Gold Buster.
"Dark times are coming, Wally. I had hoped to wait a little bit longer but it seems I can no longer hold back." Lou said, watching as Wally jogged down a river. "Now I have to push you even harder to prepare you."
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New Uno Residence
Despite the fact that the Uno family as originally from England Monty had more than enough family money to get a new house that was close the Beatles home. It was a nice new home with plenty of room for them with a basement large enough to be converted into a weapon's room where the young Elementals training to Hunters could construct their future weapons. Nigel and Abby both looked at the future designs for their weapons.
Nigel's designs showed a rapier that would extend from the hilt and would morph into a rifle when the sword splits open from the middle that can be loaded with Dust or powered by Nigel's Semblance. Underneath the drawing of the sword was the name Nigel had chosen for his weapon: Equilibrium.
Abby's weapon was a sword as well with a few noticeable differences. It was a broadsword with a white and red colored middle that extends from the hilt with a candy cane as the handle in a metallic sheathe. It would be able to be loaded with Dust into the hilt, enhancing the blade and can transform into a pistol with the candy cane shaped hilt being the trigger. The hilt can also be launched and used as a grappler that would be meant to grab onto almost anything. Reflecting on Abby's status as the Candy Elemental and her love of sweet she named the weapon Sugar Rush.
"Well, we finally got the blue prints ready." Nigel remarked with a small smile. "The first step."
"But now things are going to be harder." Abby said, sitting down on the couch that had been brought down. "We still have a long way to go."
The basement also included a TV, table and video games for the kids to enjoy.
"You still worried about that monster coming back?" Nigel asked, sitting next to Abby who nodded.
"And his master." Abby scowled. "Sammael."
(Flashback)
"I'm not sure how much my sister knew about Sammael, only that he's the one who was looking for the Elementals and that he sent whoever killed my parents." Abby explained her story to both Nigel and Wally as they explored the caverns.
"Sammael, huh?" Wally asked, pumping a fist. "Glad to know the name of the guy I'm gonna punch one of these days for messing with my friends."
"This isn't a joke, Wally!" Abby snapped. "Sammael, he…He's dangerous. My sister was terrified for me when she found out I was the Candy Elemental and she explained that I should never show who I am because she knew that if I did Sammael would come and kill everyone I cared about."
Nigel put a hand on Abby's shoulder to calm her down. "We understand, Abby. We really do."
Abby finally calmed down. "I just…I just don't want to lose anyone else again. I can't go through what happened to my parents again."
"And you won't." Nigel and Wally both promised.
(End Flashback)
"And we meant it." Nigel smiled confidently.
Abby smiled back. "I know."
"So…Want to play some video games?" Nigel asked, changing the subject.
"You're on!" Abby picked up a controller.
From the top of the stairs Monty and Jennifer stared down fondly as their kids immersed themselves in their chosen video game, happy for them to have the chance to remain kids for at least a little longer.
"It's not going to be easy for them, is it?" Jennifer looked at her husband sadly.
Monty shook his head. "No...But I think as long as they have each other they will endure."
There was still much they would face in the road ahead, both as Hunters and Elementals.
The world was a harsh place and if they were not ready they couldn't hope to survive out there.
But they managed to survive two attacks against their lives and while they were afraid they would not back down.
Monty and Jennifer would believe in them and would help them without hesitation.
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Rex Salazar could not believe it.
He was looking all over the place for this universe's Ben Tennyson and now he's finally found him he finds that he was just ten years old.
"What do you plan to do?" His partner, Agent Six asked, watching as Rex looked at the Rustbucket.
"I don't know." Rex confessed. "I mean, he's not the same Ben Tennyson I knew even if he has that watch."
"He could still become the one you knew." Six pointed out.
"So I pop out of nowhere and tell him I knew his alternate dimension self and that my arch nemesis is somewhere out there in this universe plotting who knows what?" Rex sighed. "Things were a lot simpler when I let everyone else do the thinking."
Six raised an eyebrow. "Perhaps we do not require much thinking."
"What do you mean?"
Six glanced over his shoulder. "I mean I think I know who talk to."
Rex turned around and jumped when he saw Max Tennyson standing behind them. "GAH!"
"Max Tennyson." Six greeted.
"Well, this is one strange day, huh?" Max asked rhetorically.
Rex sighed, knowing this was not going to be easy.
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Underground
Location Unknown
Van Kleiss could only stare with silent glee at the many allies he could possibly now gain on behalf of his employer.
"So many dimensions and with them a chance to gain an army. I could easily return to my own dimension and set off another Nanite Event." Van Kleiss said, staring in the portal machine, ignoring the cries from Breach and held up his golden gauntlet. "Time to begin bringing in some help."
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Dimension C-003
Earth
Jump City
Titans Tower
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos. Azarath Metrion Zinthos. Azarath Metrion Zinthos." Raven of the Teen Titans was meditating in her room sensing something strange.
The Teen Titans had returned from Tokyo after having solved the mystery of Broshogun and it seemed like they would be on vacation for a while given the decrease in criminal activity. Still Raven felt something was off and began meditating on it.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos. Azarath Metrion Zinthos. Azarath Metrion Zinthos." Raven used her empath powers to reach out and see what was out there.
Her eyes shot open as a portal shot open in the room in front of her and a golden gauntlet shot out, grabbing her by the arm. She moved to tear it off with her powers but a needle sprouted from the index finger and injected a drug into her. Raven's vision blurred as she was pulled in, unable to call for help as she vanished into the portal.
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Dimension N-004
Earth Orbit
When the Diasateroid collided with him Vlad Master also known as Vlad Plasmius was sure he was a goner. It's not like he was going to put up a fight anyway. He could never home, due to the fact that he would be forever hunted now that he had revealed his secret and threatened the whole planet. Realising that now more than ever he needed former friend's help, Vlad begged him to let him aboard the Fenton Rocket, but now knowing of Vlad's true nature and realizing that the Vlad Masters he knew is gone, Jack Fenton shunned his former friend by abandoning Vlad in space, dooming him to eternally roam the universe alone. After the Earth is saved by Danny, Vlad is shown sitting alone on a small asteroid, finally coming to terms with his eternal solitude as a "free-roaming space nomad" before being struck by the Disasteroid.
Now he was left weakened and would not possibly stay in ghost form for long and when he changed back to a human he would either die or become a full-ghost. Perhaps he shouldn't bother since he would not be welcome in the Ghost Zone either and if he became a full ghost he could wander the universe forever, forever free from his pursuers. It was just as his vision went dark did a portal appear behind him and he flew straight into it.
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Dimension N-004
Earth
Over Antarctica
Danielle 'Dani' Phantom could hardly believe it.
Her 'cousin' saved the Earth with the help of the human race and the ghosts and best of all Vlad was gone for good. It comforted her greatly to know he would never hurt anyone again. Still she had to wonder what she would do now. She had the whole world to explore now that Vlad was gone and she wondered she would go.
She could go and see Danny but she didn't want to burden him with any more of her problems. She was now flying over an ocean, leaving Antarctica in the wake of everything that happened, leaving her 'cousin' to handle the glory he had long since deserved. Still she wished she could have stayed to at least say hi and give him a hug.
'Still, where do I go now?' Dani wondered to herself.
She was a three month year old child in the form of a twelve year old girl who was cloned from a teenage boy who was half ghost and just saved the world and was created by the man who just tried to take over the world.
Not exactly the type of thing you'd want possible adoptive families to know about.
'Family…' Danielle thought sadly.
The only thing she had for a family was Vlad and he never truly wanted her. Sure she was related biologically to Danny but she was a test-tube baby, born and grown in a tank.
What kind of family would want her?
Dani was suddenly a little sad, wishing she hadn't just 'flown off dramatically' but she didn't feel she belonged with Danny.
She didn't really belong anywhere.
She was so distracted she didn't see the portal forming in front of her until she flew right in it.
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Dimension N-004
Ghost Zone
Skulker had returned to his lair following the end of the Disasteroid incident, determined more than ever to defeat the Ghost Boy and hang his pelt on wall of trophies, even if the Ghost Boy had saved the Ghost Zone and all of them in the process.
He was still Skulker's most persistent enemy and he would not give up hunting him no matter what.
A flash of light appeared in front of him, blinding him for a second just before a golden hand shot out and grabbed him.
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Dimension Earth-16
Earth
Star Labs
"HOLD ON!"
Aqualad grunted as he plunged his water blades into the ground as the vortex threatened to swallow them whole. Vandal Savage had attempted to create a special vortex generator to trap the Justice League in another dimension and the Team had infiltrated the facility to sabotage it. It was a tough fight as Savage had tasked a special group led by Cheshire and Sportsmaster to guard the device. With Ms Martian hovering overhead and providing them telepathic and telekinetic assistance, the Team had managed to put up a fight against the hired super villains and assassins.
Artemis had personally taken on Cheshire and her father at once, managing to use a combination of kicks, jumps and the brief fired arrow that may or may not have a special function to hold her own against her villainous sibling and parent. With a little help from Robin she had almost beaten them both before they were swept up by the growing vortex when it activated on its own for no logical reason that anyone could find.
Zatanna had used a spell to conjure magical chains to catch the two, but had lost focus when a stray League Assassin who had been swept up in the whirlwind struck her and flung her into the abyss with her teammates close behind her.
"NO!" Miss Martian reached out with her telekinesis and managed to snatch up Zatanna and Robin in time, but Artemis had already vanished into the portal, crying out the name of Kid Flash as she vanished.
"Wally-"
"NO!" Several voices shouted at once: Kid Flash, Cheshire and Superboy-who was the closest to the portal besides Aqualad.
"I can get her!" Superboy insisted, having made his way towards Aqualad. The Half Kryptonian clone gripped the Atlantian and tossed him clear of the vortex's grip. "I'll get her and come back through!"
"Connor, no!" Miss Martian shouted telepathically, her eyes watering beneath her hood. "You don't know what's on the other side! You don't even know if you will be in the same place as her! You might never come back!"
Connor looked desperately between the portal and the retreating forms of the Team. "…Superman could do it," He replied, his eyes narrowing. "He'd find a way to save the day."
"Superboy, you don't have to try proving yourself." Aqualad insisted. "We cannot help Artemis this way, we need to regroup with the League and find another solution!"
"Then you do that," Superboy replied. "Where ever she is…I'm not letting her stay there alone." He then turned and dove head first into the darkness beyond the portal.
Just as he vanished the portal seemed to deactivate and vanished before their eyes.
"No…" Miss Martian landed on the floor and fell to her knees, staring at where the vortex had been with tears falling down her face. "Please…no."
Robin was in shock, Zatanna was shaking, Aqualad stared at the vortex with a dazed look in his eyes. Kid Flash ran to the consoles and started typing at it. "Come on…come on…turn back on you piece of junk!"
"Kid Flash." Aqualad spoke.
Kid Flash pulled a flash drive out. "It's okay. We get it to Batman and the others and they can help us get them back!"
They all looked at each other as Kid Flash ran out of the room and slowly followed after him. Aqualad stopped and looked over his shoulder to see Cheshire staring at the vortex where it had been before it vanished. She looked over at him and he could see her eyes staring at him with a look of…sadness. He must have imagined because then she resumed her normal emotionless look and vanished.
Aqualad quickly followed after his team to make his report.
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Dimension TH-2010
Cybertron
"In order to protect both the Allspark, and secure Unicron's defeat, it was necessary for me to empty the vessel's contents." Optimus explained as he stood before the Autobots with the sun rising behind him.
"Into where?" Bumblebee asked.
Optimus looked down at his chest. "The Matrix of Leadership, as such, my own spark can no longer be separated from the multitude of others within me."
"Are you telling us that you are now…one with the Allspark?" Ratchet asked in shock and disbelief.
"That's what you say when someone kicks the…" Smokescreen tried to joke, but then looked at his leader in disbelief.
"To not return the Allspark to the Well," Optimus continued. "Would be to prevent future generations of new life from existing on Cybertron. My quest must be completed."
"Optimus, I didn't return to save a life, only to lose the one I care most about." Ratchet said, his voice sounding broken.
"Ratchet's restored planets; he'll find a way to save you." Bulkhead reassured.
"We can turn to Vector Sigma, just like we did before." Arcee suggested, hoping that would be a solution.
"Because the Matrix must now be relinquished with the Allspark, it cannot be restored, or passed down to another. But while this very well marked the end of the Age of Primes, leadership can be earned, with or without the Matrix. And in my view you have each acted as a Prime." Optimus stated.
"Well I never really had the best role models." Knockout admitted sheepishly.
"As even Megatron has demonstrated on this day." Optimus continued. "Every sentient being possesses the capacity for change." Optimus activated the jet wings on his back. "I only ask of this of you fellow Autobots: keep fighting the noblest of fights."
"You can count on us to keep the peace." Bumblebee reassured solemnly.
Optimus smiled at his team for the last time as he took off into the air. The Autobots watched in sadness as their great leader flew down the Well of All Sparks towards the core of their planet: to Primus himself. As Optimus saw Primus awaiting him at the end of the long tunnel, he opened his chest, revealing the Matrix of Leadership.
As he was almost to the core, he closed his eyes and a small smile formed on his face as he let warm light consume him.
"Above all do not lament my absence. For in my spark I know this is not the end. But merely a new beginning…simply put….another transformation."
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Dimension GF-017
Earth
Gravity Falls
Location Unknown
A group of red robed figures stood in a circle, surrounding a triangle with an eye in the center. The robed figure in the center stepped forward. "Good evening friends and brothers. I have news. The Ice and Candy Elementals have awakened and one of our Lord and Master's enemies has already tried to exterminate them."
"Who, your lordship?" One of the other robed figures asked.
"Sammael, the misguided fallen heathen of the Grimm." The leader spoke, his voice thick with disdain. "One of our great God's enemies."
"He is nothing to us." A shorted robed person spat.
"Yes but he and the Elementals remain a danger until we can summon our God here." The leader replied wisely. "The assistants are on their way but there is no doubt the fallen heretic is already sending one of his blind followers to stop us."
"What do you suggest?"
"Under no circumstance do we allow anyone to interfere with the rise of our Lord and Master. If anyone interferes they will be smite without hesitation. We will bring the Elementals to our Master as offerings to celebrate his arrival. The Trickster will see to that." The leader said, spreading out his arms. "The glory of Cipher."
"The glory of Cipher." The group echoed.
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Mandy stared at the sign in front of her.
WELCOME TO GRAVITY FALLS
"Let the games begin." She said, her eyes flashing red.
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Name: Nigel Uno
Aura: Azure
Semblance: Frostfire
Description: Creates blue fire that freezes anything it touches. Can be used to cool himself in hot weather as well as enhancing his weapon. It can also shield him from thermal scans.
Weapon: Equilibrium
Description: A rapier that extends from the hilt and can morph into a rifle when the sword splits open from the middle that can be loaded with Dust or powered by Nigel's Semblance.
Name: Abigail Lincoln
Aura: Gold
Semblance: Void of Presence
Description: Able to cloak herself from complete sight, concealing the sound of her movements, her scent, heat signature, and even her aura.
Weapon: Sugar Rush
Description: A candy cane colored katana hidden in a double edge sword shaped sheath with the middle open to reveal the sheathed sword that extends from the hilt with a candy cane as the handle. The Sugar Rush can be loaded with Dust into the hilt, enhancing the blade and can transform into a pistol with the candy cane shaped hilt being the trigger. The hilt can also be launched and used as a grappler that can grab onto almost anything.
The single sword could also become a double-weapon with the sheathe being used as a secondary weapon.
Name: Wallabee Beatles
Aura: Orange
Semblance: Combat Boost
Description: Increases speed, strength, and reflexes beyond normal human levels for a short time, depending on Wallabee's endurance and Aura that appears as around him when his Semblance is activated, causing his hair to shoot up(like a Super Saiyan).
Weapon: Gold Buster
Description: A pair of bracelets that transform into a pair of knuckle buster-like gauntlets with orange stripes, each connected to a golden metal bracelet respectively with a pair of metal hooked plates with spikes claws attached to the top of the gauntlets.