The long row of roll-up doors that stood on the outside of the large warehouse that resided at the outskirts of the city began to open revealing armies of Clockwork standing at attention within the abandoned building.
The sound of their metal feet clanking on the concrete as they began to file out was deafening. Hundreds of Clockwork poured out of the building and began their march on Paragon City.
Both of their communicators went off simultaneously, signaling a full alert.
“Heroes of Paragon City, you are needed now more than ever.” came the Mayor’s voice from the wrist units. “The Clockwork King has deployed an army of Clockwork into the city, and they are leaving a trail of death and destruction in their path, I implore you to confront them in large groups and bring them down quickly.” he said.
Hannah turned around and began to fly back toward the center of the city as fast as she could.
The streets of the city became a war zone as heroes battled the massing Clockwork. Energy blasts ripped into buildings and vehicles, Clockwork and heroes alike lay beaten on the ground as the war around them carried on.
As the heroes fought back the Clockwork minions, they seemed to be winning the battle, then the rumbling started.
The twenty foot tall behemoth came crashing down the street, mowing down hero and Clockwork alike as it chugged forward like a runaway freight train.
“All will kneel to the will of the Clockwork King!” the giant bellowed in a cold mechanical voice.
“What the hell is that thing?” Jesseca asked as she and Hannah watched the rampaging colossus tear down the street.
“That would be Babbage.” Hannah said. “He’s kind of like the Clockwork King’s bodyguard.” she told Jesseca.
“Is anything going to be able to stop it?” Jesseca asked, and turned away from a particularly brutal hero slaughtering, burying her face into Hannah’s body.
“Well, we have to try.” came a voice from behind them.
The pair turned to see Sue Radiance standing in a group of heroes on the rooftop they were standing on.
“It’s good to see you again Sue.” Jesseca said with a smile, recalling how nice the woman had been to her when she had first registered to become a hero.
“Likewise Dandy.” Sue said with a smile to match Jesseca’s.
“I don’t believe we’ve met yet.” Hannah said. “I’m Half-Life Hannah.” she said.
“Sue Radiance.” Sue greeted. “These are the members of my team,” she said and pointed each member out.
“This is Fire Water,” Sue said, pointing to a buxom red skinned cowgirl.”
“Final Flame.” she said, pointing to a female dressed in robotic looking armor adorned with air brushed flames on it.
“And finally Ryver.” she said and pointed to a teenage girl wearing a bodysuit that was covered with neon blue curcuitry. “We’re the ‘Heroes of Tomorrow’.” she said.
“Well, you guys certainly look formidable.” Jesseca said with a wide smile.
Sue nodded, “You ladies are welcome to join us and help out.” she said.
“I don’t kn-” Hannah started.
“We’re in!” Jesseca blurted out, interrupting Hannah.
“Then let’s do this!” Sue said, taking to the air with Final Flame trailing behind her. Ryver’s suit began to crackle with electricity and she ran to the edge of the building and leapt off toward the battle. Fire Water created a lasso out of fire she conjured from her hands and roped a gargoyle statue on a nearby building and swung off the rooftop.
“I hope you know what you’re doing.” Hannah said as she picked Jesseca up and flew them toward the fight.
“Me too.” Jesseca said quietly to herself as they began to close in on where Babbage was rampaging.
