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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 891262" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p><strong>United Heroes Annual #1 - "A Time For Change"</strong></p><p></p><p>Scene 1: "The Gathering"</p><p></p><p><span style="color: white">*************************************</span></p><p></p><p>St. Mark's Cathedral has stood in San Francisco's financial district since before the 1906 earthquake and fire. A place nearly as old as any other building in the Bay Area, it is a gathering place for some of the most prominent people and events in the city's history. Some of these events have been joyous, such as the recent marriage of the Mayor's daughter to a professional baseball player. Some of these events have been sorrowful, such as the event scheduled for today.</p><p></p><p>SFPD vans and barricades blocked entrance to the area surrounding the cathedral, while vehicles pulled up and dropped off luminaries, such as the Mayor, Police Chief, and even the Governor of California.</p><p></p><p>Finally, the last vehicle pulled up and stopped. Out came Tabitha Harper, better known to the world as Harpy, leader of the United Heroes. Next was Jeremy Rhodes, known as Electrostatic, followed by An Leung Lee, known as Iron Dragon. Out of the other side came Markandorim, the Atlantean hero also known as Torpedo, followed by Sarah Wenders and Johnny Whitecrow, known respectively as MorningStar and Pathfinder. Those who still had secret identities, or at least faces not known to the general public, such as MorningStar, Pathfinder, and Iron Dragon, wore their masks to conceal their identities. Those who either didn't care (Electrostatic and Torpedo), or who already were publicly known (such as Harpy) were dressed conservatively and appropriately for a somber event such as this one. Strangely absent was the Scoundrel, the amnesiac hero.</p><p></p><p>Millie Miller, a reporter with KNX-TV, was the first of the media to approach Harpy, the United Heroes' spokesperson and leader. "Ms. Harper, do you have any comments on the sad chain of events that led up to the death of Seraphim?"</p><p></p><p>Harpy shot the reporter a grave look, but then softened, watching the rest of her allies file past her into the cathedral. "I was planning on issuing an official statement after the funeral, if you don't mind."</p><p></p><p>Shouts of "Ms. Harper, Ms. Harper..." came from the throng of reporters as she passed them. Just on the steps of the cathedral, a familiar voice shouted, "Where's the Scoundrel?"</p><p></p><p>Harpy turned and spotted Jim Kirkland, host of a very popular radio show, "Watching Supers", which dealt specifically with the cause of metahumans and dispelling stereotypes about superhuman beings. </p><p></p><p>She decided it best to answer his question. "Mr. Kirkland," she began, "As you know, we are a team, not just a collection of individuals. While we would have preferred the Scoundrel to be here, he has decided to sit this event out. I cannot elaborate any further on his decision."</p><p></p><p>Kirkland smiled, for he knew the real reason the Scoundrel was absent -- or seemed absent. </p><p></p><p>The throng of reporters continued to hound Harpy as she went inside, but she didn't answer any more questions.</p><p></p><p>Beside St. Mark's, in an alley, a figure stood in the shadows, watching the unfolding events very carefully. In a moment, he would make his presence felt in a most significant way!</p><p></p><p><span style="color: white">*************************************</span></p><p></p><p>"So he's coming in a back way or something?" Electrostatic asked.</p><p></p><p>"The Scoundrel?" Harpy replied. "Yes, he'll be here."</p><p></p><p>"You know he doesn't like publicity," Iron Dragon added. "Can't say I blame him at all. That's a circus out there!"</p><p></p><p>Archbishop Nathan Brookes, the highest-ranking Catholic figure in the area, was presiding over this funeral, and stood ready at the podium, going over his notes. He did not seem the least impressed or affected by the presence of these superheroes. Mayor Jane Anthony approached Harpy and the two spoke about recent events and the problems with Trickster.* In one aisle stood Torpedo, Electrostatic, and Pathfinder, talking about the agenda for the event. MorningStar stood by herself in one corner. Iron Dragon spoke with the Police Chief about the department and some current events.</p><p></p><p>* See the United Heroes Limited Series, Issues 1-10 - editor</p><p></p><p>"Are we ready?" Archbishop Brookes asked the assembled group.</p><p></p><p>"Where's the Scoundrel?" Electrostatic whispered to Torpedo and Pathfinder. "Shouldn't we wait for him?"</p><p></p><p>"Let's get this over with," Torpedo replied. "No offense, but I don't really know how to act at these sort of events."</p><p></p><p>"I agree," Pathfinder added. "My people have a vastly different view of the passage into death, and I must say I'm a little uncomfortable in this... stuffy place."</p><p></p><p>An organ began to play, a vast pipe organ that filled the far wall. The Archbishop straightened himself and shuffled his notes a little further. "Let us begin, good friends. Please, have a seat."</p><p></p><p>Everyone sat down in the first few rows of pews. The heroes were all in the front row, with the other dignitaries behind them. Many of the heroes wondered where the Scoundrel might be. After all, he would not miss Seraphim's funeral, would he?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: white">*************************************</span></p><p></p><p>The cab came to a screeching halt about two blocks from St. Mark's Cathedral. The Scoundrel hopped out and, taking a quick glance at his watch, realized he was in danger of being late. He handed the driver a $100 bill and took off for an alley he knew would lead him to the back door of St. Mark's, and in so doing, avoid the mass of reporters and cameras he would have had to face had he entered through the front of the building.</p><p></p><p>The Scoundrel darted this way and that, trying to avoid being seen. Anyone this close to the cathedral could be a reporter, and that was something the Scoundrel just didn't want to deal with right now. He pulled down his fedora to conceal his face and mask, although that would do little to disguise him should a member of the media spot him en route to the funeral.</p><p></p><p>Ducking down a side-alley running parallel to the cathedral, the Scoundrel nearly crashed into a dumpster as he thought he saw a trio of cameramen standing in the adjoining alley. Luckily, they were street pushers instead. The pushers were the last people in the world to bark to the media that they had seen the Scoundrel, after all. They were considered safe for the time being.</p><p></p><p>The Scoundrel came upon the final leg of the trip, but was surprised to see some people standing near the back door, apparently waiting for something.</p><p></p><p><em>Maybe they figured me out,</em> he thought. <em>I had hoped they didn't know about this entrance. Well, I don't want to miss the funeral...</em></p><p></p><p>He approached the group, but noticed something odd about them. There was no way he could get to the door without them seeing him, so the Scoundrel simply walked right up. </p><p></p><p>"All right, you found me," he admitted. "Maybe you'll get that Pulizter you've been after all these years."</p><p></p><p>The people turned, and in the beams of sunlight that struck them, didn't look like people at all. In fact, they looked like they were made out of wood.</p><p></p><p>"Umm... Who are you?" the Scoundrel asked. "You don't look like reporters..."</p><p></p><p>"Very astute, Scoundrel," a voice said from behind him. </p><p></p><p>Before he could turn, the Scoundrel felt a sharp pain in his neck, and went down to the pavement. "Augh!" he called out.</p><p></p><p>The figure, still in shadow, chuckled a bit. "Now," the figure said, "We have our pawn. Let the games begin!"</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Watch for Scene 2, Coming Soon!</strong></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 891262, member: 11437"] [b]United Heroes Annual #1 - "A Time For Change"[/b] Scene 1: "The Gathering" [color=white]*************************************[/color] St. Mark's Cathedral has stood in San Francisco's financial district since before the 1906 earthquake and fire. A place nearly as old as any other building in the Bay Area, it is a gathering place for some of the most prominent people and events in the city's history. Some of these events have been joyous, such as the recent marriage of the Mayor's daughter to a professional baseball player. Some of these events have been sorrowful, such as the event scheduled for today. SFPD vans and barricades blocked entrance to the area surrounding the cathedral, while vehicles pulled up and dropped off luminaries, such as the Mayor, Police Chief, and even the Governor of California. Finally, the last vehicle pulled up and stopped. Out came Tabitha Harper, better known to the world as Harpy, leader of the United Heroes. Next was Jeremy Rhodes, known as Electrostatic, followed by An Leung Lee, known as Iron Dragon. Out of the other side came Markandorim, the Atlantean hero also known as Torpedo, followed by Sarah Wenders and Johnny Whitecrow, known respectively as MorningStar and Pathfinder. Those who still had secret identities, or at least faces not known to the general public, such as MorningStar, Pathfinder, and Iron Dragon, wore their masks to conceal their identities. Those who either didn't care (Electrostatic and Torpedo), or who already were publicly known (such as Harpy) were dressed conservatively and appropriately for a somber event such as this one. Strangely absent was the Scoundrel, the amnesiac hero. Millie Miller, a reporter with KNX-TV, was the first of the media to approach Harpy, the United Heroes' spokesperson and leader. "Ms. Harper, do you have any comments on the sad chain of events that led up to the death of Seraphim?" Harpy shot the reporter a grave look, but then softened, watching the rest of her allies file past her into the cathedral. "I was planning on issuing an official statement after the funeral, if you don't mind." Shouts of "Ms. Harper, Ms. Harper..." came from the throng of reporters as she passed them. Just on the steps of the cathedral, a familiar voice shouted, "Where's the Scoundrel?" Harpy turned and spotted Jim Kirkland, host of a very popular radio show, "Watching Supers", which dealt specifically with the cause of metahumans and dispelling stereotypes about superhuman beings. She decided it best to answer his question. "Mr. Kirkland," she began, "As you know, we are a team, not just a collection of individuals. While we would have preferred the Scoundrel to be here, he has decided to sit this event out. I cannot elaborate any further on his decision." Kirkland smiled, for he knew the real reason the Scoundrel was absent -- or seemed absent. The throng of reporters continued to hound Harpy as she went inside, but she didn't answer any more questions. Beside St. Mark's, in an alley, a figure stood in the shadows, watching the unfolding events very carefully. In a moment, he would make his presence felt in a most significant way! [color=white]*************************************[/color] "So he's coming in a back way or something?" Electrostatic asked. "The Scoundrel?" Harpy replied. "Yes, he'll be here." "You know he doesn't like publicity," Iron Dragon added. "Can't say I blame him at all. That's a circus out there!" Archbishop Nathan Brookes, the highest-ranking Catholic figure in the area, was presiding over this funeral, and stood ready at the podium, going over his notes. He did not seem the least impressed or affected by the presence of these superheroes. Mayor Jane Anthony approached Harpy and the two spoke about recent events and the problems with Trickster.* In one aisle stood Torpedo, Electrostatic, and Pathfinder, talking about the agenda for the event. MorningStar stood by herself in one corner. Iron Dragon spoke with the Police Chief about the department and some current events. * See the United Heroes Limited Series, Issues 1-10 - editor "Are we ready?" Archbishop Brookes asked the assembled group. "Where's the Scoundrel?" Electrostatic whispered to Torpedo and Pathfinder. "Shouldn't we wait for him?" "Let's get this over with," Torpedo replied. "No offense, but I don't really know how to act at these sort of events." "I agree," Pathfinder added. "My people have a vastly different view of the passage into death, and I must say I'm a little uncomfortable in this... stuffy place." An organ began to play, a vast pipe organ that filled the far wall. The Archbishop straightened himself and shuffled his notes a little further. "Let us begin, good friends. Please, have a seat." Everyone sat down in the first few rows of pews. The heroes were all in the front row, with the other dignitaries behind them. Many of the heroes wondered where the Scoundrel might be. After all, he would not miss Seraphim's funeral, would he? [color=white]*************************************[/color] The cab came to a screeching halt about two blocks from St. Mark's Cathedral. The Scoundrel hopped out and, taking a quick glance at his watch, realized he was in danger of being late. He handed the driver a $100 bill and took off for an alley he knew would lead him to the back door of St. Mark's, and in so doing, avoid the mass of reporters and cameras he would have had to face had he entered through the front of the building. The Scoundrel darted this way and that, trying to avoid being seen. Anyone this close to the cathedral could be a reporter, and that was something the Scoundrel just didn't want to deal with right now. He pulled down his fedora to conceal his face and mask, although that would do little to disguise him should a member of the media spot him en route to the funeral. Ducking down a side-alley running parallel to the cathedral, the Scoundrel nearly crashed into a dumpster as he thought he saw a trio of cameramen standing in the adjoining alley. Luckily, they were street pushers instead. The pushers were the last people in the world to bark to the media that they had seen the Scoundrel, after all. They were considered safe for the time being. The Scoundrel came upon the final leg of the trip, but was surprised to see some people standing near the back door, apparently waiting for something. [i]Maybe they figured me out,[/i] he thought. [i]I had hoped they didn't know about this entrance. Well, I don't want to miss the funeral...[/i] He approached the group, but noticed something odd about them. There was no way he could get to the door without them seeing him, so the Scoundrel simply walked right up. "All right, you found me," he admitted. "Maybe you'll get that Pulizter you've been after all these years." The people turned, and in the beams of sunlight that struck them, didn't look like people at all. In fact, they looked like they were made out of wood. "Umm... Who are you?" the Scoundrel asked. "You don't look like reporters..." "Very astute, Scoundrel," a voice said from behind him. Before he could turn, the Scoundrel felt a sharp pain in his neck, and went down to the pavement. "Augh!" he called out. The figure, still in shadow, chuckled a bit. "Now," the figure said, "We have our pawn. Let the games begin!" [size=3][b]Watch for Scene 2, Coming Soon![/b][/size] [/QUOTE]
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