Chapter 51: Injustice..?
After the announcement to the general public of Sokovia Hydra soldiers flooded the streets and turned the capital city into a fortress he called Zolania!
Zola Ultron as he was now calling himself was sitting on a throne made of floating rubble and corpses of Sokovian officials and guests from other countries one of which just happened to be the former king of Wakanda as a silver haired man and a red-haired woman waited below for orders!
"Wanda? have you been able to perceive any potential threats on earth?" he turned his glowing blue eyes to the woman below the room quaking under his voice!
Wanda the red headed beauty looks up at Zola from her position, "I've seen one but it's strange, it's like he is in another dimension I can see but I can't interact!" she took a moment before continuing, "He seems strong!" a faint blush appeared on her face however no one was paying attention, "There is also the Hulk who is still holed up in S.H.I.E.L.D HQ I'm sure I can cause a scene with him!"
[Back in the United States]
"Hydra's Comeback: Zola's Army Overthrows Sokovia While Avengers Do Nothing"
By J. Jonah Jameson
Folks, just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, they do. Sokovia, that poor, battered nation, has fallen again—this time into the hands of Arnim Zola. You heard me right. The same Hydra mastermind we all thought was history has reemerged, not as a ghost or a myth, but as a bona fide tyrant with an army of Hydra loyalists to do his bidding.
Reports confirm that his forces stormed the capital, systematically eliminating government officials and anyone who dared stand in their way. Diplomats, military leaders, even civilians caught in the crossfire, it didn't matter. Zola's Hydra army carved through them like a buzz saw.
And what did the so-called "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" do about it? Not a damn thing!
Zola, in his infinite arrogance, made sure the world knew what was happening. His chilling message was broadcast across Sokovia and beyond: "The age of flawed human governance is over. Under my leadership, Sokovia will be reborn in strength, discipline, and order."
Translation? Zola is turning Sokovia into Hydra's new headquarters. It's not just a coup, it's a declaration of war on the free world.
Now let's talk about Hydra for a moment. These aren't faceless goons in green jumpsuits anymore. Zola's army is well-organized, heavily armed, and ruthless. They've seized Sokovian infrastructure, commandeered military installations, and planted Hydra's flag in the heart of the nation.
Here's a thought: maybe the Avengers should stop calling themselves heroes and start calling themselves enablers. Because that's what they've done, enabled disaster after disaster while the rest of us deal with the fallout.
And don't tell me this isn't their problem. Zola is Hydra, and Hydra's return is directly tied to the Avengers' inability to finish the job. Every time they fight Hydra, they leave loose ends, and now one of those loose ends has turned into a full-blown crisis.
But let's not forget, folks—this isn't just about Sokovia. Zola and his Hydra cronies aren't going to stop there. This is Hydra's resurgence, plain and simple, and if the Avengers don't act fast (for once), it's only a matter of time before Zola sets his sights on the rest of the world.
And what do we get from the Avengers? Silence. No press conferences. No battle plans. Nothing. The people of Sokovia are dying, and Hydra is growing stronger by the minute, but the so-called defenders of Earth are nowhere to be found.
So, here's my question to you, readers: how long are we going to put up with this? How many more Sokovias have to fall before we hold the Avengers accountable? Because let me tell you something, heroes who don't show up when it counts aren't heroes at all.
Mark my words: this isn't the end of Hydra. It's just the beginning. And unless the Avengers step up, and fast, the rest of us are going to be stuck cleaning up the mess. Again.
As this story goes to press, more reports are coming in about Zola consolidating his grip on Sokovia. His Hydra loyalists have established checkpoints, imposed curfews, and are already implementing the kind of "discipline" that only a madman like Zola could dream up.
Meanwhile, the global powers—that's right, the same ones that turned a blind eye to Sokovia the first time, are twiddling their thumbs. The United Nations has issued a "strong condemnation," and NATO has promised to "monitor the situation." Translation? Absolutely nothing will be done.
And the Avengers? Still nowhere to be found.
It's time to stop waiting for the so-called heroes to save the day. It's time for real leadership, whether it comes from governments, grassroots movements, or the everyday people who are tired of being collateral damage in battles they didn't ask for.
Remember, folks, the Avengers don't answer to us. They answer to themselves, and history has shown that they're more interested in patting themselves on the back than doing the hard work of protecting the world.
So, I'll say it again: hold them accountable. Demand action. Because if Zola's Hydra army isn't stopped in Sokovia, it's only a matter of time before they show up on our doorstep. And when that happens, we'll have no one to blame but the ones who stood by and let it happen.
Mark my words: this is just the beginning.
[Inside S.H.I.E.L.D HQ]
The news broadcast ends playing a satellite image the HQ where a woman with green hair can be seen occasionally torturing locals to satiate her newfound and powerful urges and effectively killing them before dumping their bodies in a nearby ravine!
Director Fury paused the image on the green haired woman as the temperature in the room simultaneously increased and decreased, the glares of two powerful and emotional women were practically burning holes through the image.
"As you two can see the situation is dire, we are out of options, and we need people who aren't directly related to earthbound country and therefore not bound to its laws and restrictions!" Fury explained as calmly as he could, but he couldn't help but feel cold sweat forming on his back!
Anissa looks Fury in his good eye with a determined and righteous gaze, "When do we leave, are there others?" she asked Fury who began handing them files containing information on certain people!
"We have partnered with the X-men and the mutant resistance by offering to both lobby in favor of mutant rights and a clean slate for a few innocents among the mutant resistance!" he looked at them as they read the files, "Selene - a dark mutant sorceress who can use the life force of others to empower herself as well as strong and versatile telekinetic powers!"
Anissa snickered as she read out loud, "She likes to call herself the queen in black hehehe!" she chuckled at the thought.
The second and last file from the mutant resistance is a blonde woman with a cold demeanor, "This lovely young lady is Emma frost a powerful psychic who can also turn into diamond form allowing her a near perfect defense!"
Lady Sif observed the file and scoffed, "Does this woman wear clothes or does she just like having her chest and ass out?"
Fury ignored the comment and provided the two files from the X-men, "The first file a mutant named rogue who is capable of stealing the life and powers of those she touches if you do touch her keep it very brief and wear gloves!" the next file contains a beautiful redhead that made the two women in the room subconsciously compare themselves, "This one is Jean Grey Telepath as well as a telekinetic, I'll leave it at that!" he said noticing the slightly catty look in their eyes
Fury took a moment before he asked, "You can take one of each these are merely those available to form a temporary team!"
The girls looked at the files and at each other before instantly deciding while understanding that they should put their jealousy aside, "We will take Jean and Selene the combined telekinetic force could become useful!"
Fury nodded before stowing the files not selected and sending a message to the parties involved!
[A few hours later a Quinjet leaves the HQ for Sokovia]
William was lying in a crater after a particularly deadly training session with a few dark and ki coated daggers piercing his body that were slowly dissipating, "HAAH... HAAAAH..."
He let out labored breath as he looked at the nearby tree that had Phage pressed into the trunk his glowing green veins pulsing weekly as he struggled to rise from his position but couldn't seem to muster the energy and collapsed weakly to the ground before reforming into a puddle and rushing to William's body and reforming into the suit that clinged to his every muscle.
[System Message - Superior Zenkai boost Achieved 7x boost to strength]
[System Message - Base power level went from 533,750 to 3,736,250.]
[System Message - mastery of Super Saiyan form has reached 50%, mastery of Ikari form has reached 25%]
[System Message - these two forms will fuse upon complete mastery]
William pushed away the list of notifications and took out a senzu bean to refuel his body and spirit, "BADUMP!" his heartbeat was loud as the beans magic took effect and a wave of emerald energy spread from his body and dissipated into the surroundings and a super saiyan like aura took over his normal aura before flickering to normal.
He rose to his feet full of vigor and stretched his joints with a satisfying crack before waving his hand once more gathering a dozen extra senzu beans before opening another temporary portal to another dimension and steps in just as an army of crustaceans and other sea creatures was invading the land at the behest of a blonde man holding a trident!
The land dwellers fought valiantly but their conventional weapons barely dented the tough flesh of the sea creatures and suddenly an army of sea people began pouring onto land behind the creatures, "FOR ATLANTIS!" the blonde man roared on his kraken and pointed his trident forward signaling the attack on land to continue.
Large waves of water had begun sweeping the land as did the army of the sea!
With a swift motion, he raised the trident high. The Kraken roared, its massive tentacles crashing down into Metropolis. Buildings crumbled as the sea creature wreaked havoc, crushing everything in its path. The ground trembled as the waves surged over the city, drowning entire blocks.
Superman was already there.
In the blink of an eye, the Man of Steel appeared, hovering high above the devastation. His eyes glowed with a fierce determination, his cape fluttering violently in the wind. But for all his power, even he could feel the weight of what was about to happen.
"Arthur, stop!" Superman shouted, his voice filled with authority. "This isn't the way. There's another way to resolve this."
Aqua man's gaze was cold, unyielding. His heart, once a protector of peace, had been hardened by the surface world's refusal to recognize Atlantis as an equal. He had offered diplomacy, and they had rejected it. Now, there was no turning back.
"You've had your chance, Kal," Arthur responded, his voice low and filled with wrath. "You let them mock us. You let them threaten us. No more. The surface world has taken everything from us. Now it's time for them to pay."
Superman clenched his fists. He could hear the pain in Arthur's words, but he refused to let the world fall into chaos. He couldn't allow this, couldn't let the seas claim the Earth in the name of vengeance.
"You don't have to do this," Superman said, his eyes narrowing as he prepared to act. "I'll stop you if I must."
Arthur's lip curled into a smirk. "You think you can stop me, Kal? You're welcome to try."
Without warning, the Kraken roared again, its massive tentacles slamming toward Superman with the force of a tidal wave. Superman dodged, his speed and strength allowing him to avoid the strikes, but the sheer scale of the beast made it nearly impossible to find a moment of respite.
Arthur leaped from the Kraken's back, landing with the precision of a warrior. His trident gleamed in the dim light as he advanced toward Superman, fury in his eyes.
Superman saw this coming and dodged skillfully while hitting Arthur with his elbow sending the monarch of the sea tumbling behind him and he was about to turn around to go subdue Arthur when a shadow fell onto him, "BOOM!" a massive tentacle of the kraken smashed onto Superman causing the ground to splinter around the impact.
silence fell over the battlefield for a moment before the ground begun to shake and the tentacle was being lifted of the ground, "RIP!" Superman steps on the tentacle and rips off the end before tossing the piece away and throwing a punch the Kraken's head, "BANG!" the fist collided and sent ripples along the flesh of the Kraken, "ROAAAAR!" the kraken was sent flying back into the sea after colliding with several skyscrapers and Superman turned around only to be stuck across the face by the blunt end of a trident, "BOOM!" Superman collided with the ground with blood leaking from his nose, "THUD!" Arthur landed in front of him and attempted to throw a punch!
"THUD!" Superman caught the fist which caught Arthur off guard, "CRACK!" Superman squeezed his hand and broke several of Arthur's bones within his hand, "AAAAHHH, You bastard!" Arther roared as he struggled.
"SO A BAD GUY KILLS YOUR WIFE AND UNBORN KID AND YOU GO FULL NAZI HUH HAHAHAHA!" Arthur said in his anger which stunned superman.
A red light began forming in Superman's eyes and began shooting optical lasers into Arthur's eyes blinding him when the sound of air braking is heard, "BANG!" a large fist coated in green energy collided with Superman's face and sent him careening into the distance as Arthur fell to the sea below!
"Who the hell is this clown?" A woman dressing in like a warrior was killing a few Atlanteans when she noticed what happened to Superman!
She flew up toward the mysterious man with her sword raised, "WHOOSH!" the sword passed through an afterimage, "BOOM!" a full powered punch slammed into her gut and caused the armor behind her to form a fist dent as the shockwave passed through her body!
A series of yellow chains began wrapping around Williams body before tightening, "This guy is glowing green is he a ring bearer? check his hands!"
The woman approached and looked closely at his closed fists poking through the chains, "IM NOT SEEING A RING!" she yelled out before, "Crack!" the chains cracked and suddenly the hand she was examining grabbed her by the neck and began to squeeze hard, "AAAAKKKK!" she began choking under the strength of his hand!
"boom!" the distant sound of someone exceeding the speed of sound is heard and Superman is seen flying toward William who is still gripping the woman warrior by her neck, "DIANA!" he roared and looked at William, his eyes glowing a red that screamed danger! "LET HER GO AND SURRENDER, maybe you will live to see the end of the day!"
William squeezed tighter causing Diana to spit out blood, "AAAAHHH!" she screamed, "I'm sorry want to run that by me again little boy?" William stared confidently at the increasingly intense glowing red eyes of Superman before the light suddenly vanished, "What do you want?" Superman says his frustration clearly evident in his voice!
Superman's fist is squeezing tightly highlighting his frustrated disposition.
William was about to start talking when Diana started thrashing around, "D.. Dont give him a think Superman!" he squeezed her neck before slamming her face first into the ground, "BOOOM!" the ground below her face collapsed before she seemed to lose consciousness.
Superman and Hal Jordan rushed William with Superman throwing an overhead punch and Hal forming a pair of spiked boxing gloves and charging at him as well!
William ducked under Superman's punch before he was struck by the yellow light construct of spiked gloves, "Crack!" William slid a few feet before stabilizing and sending a green blast of energy toward Hal who was momentarily mesmerized by the color before he put up a yellow light shield!
"WENG.. CRACK!" the shield warped under the attack before it began cracking, "HAAAAAAH!" Hal roared as he summoned more hard light shields!
The green blast of energy was sputtering to exist but before William could grant it more ki Superman's flying kick came flying and struck William in his stomach!
"BOOOM.. WHOOSH!" the attack sent him flying into the city below causing him to become submerged in the water!
William floated under the sea surrounded by hostile sea life and sighed before rolling his eyes, "KAIO - KEN x3" he yelled the water mildly warping his voice before the water around him exploded outward as his massive red aura towered over the ocean.
"WENG!" a red streak passed by Hal Jordan and suddenly he felt his yellow energy leaving him and discovered his ring was missing, "How'd you?"
He asked before plummeting to the ocean below and being captured by Arthurs underwater legion!
"AAAAHHH!" a roar was heard, and a powerful and hot beam of energy cam blasting towards William and struck him in the back resulting in him smashing into a rooftop facing upward to see a large red beam once again descending onto William.
William thought fast as his eyes began to glow, "RADIANT GAZE!" a green light streamed towards Superman's laser and seemed meet in the middle sending shockwaves coursing through the city!
The two beams struggled, and the surroundings began to feel hot as the attacks collided and attempted to overpower the other.
An explosion occurred at the center sending both fighters in different directions!