Trial of the MuTeens: Chapter 1
Trial of the MuTeens:
Chapter 1:
MuTeens NYC HQ:
Nick arrived with Sarah to the Underground Common Area where everyone was getting ready for Dinner.
"Oh. You must be the new one." Said Aurora coldly as she put two additional plates. "I'm Aurora... nice to meet you."
"I'm Sarah O'Malley... my pleasure. Oh hey, Carlotta!" Sarah went to greet Carlotta.
"Uh, everyone... I want you to offocially meet Officer Sarah O'Malley, she's our local precinct's official Superhero Liaisons Officer. Also, my other girlfriend." Said Nick. "Sarah, I want you to meet my Old Man, Nicholas Cade."
"Wait... O'Malley as in Francis O'Malley?" Said Mr. Cade. "It's me, Nicolas Barril. One of your Dad's old Bowling buddies? I'm sorry about your sister's passing. Nick Jr. Told me."
"You know Sarah's Dad!? Fuckdammit! Can I at least meet someone that isn't connected to you somehow?" Replied Nick. "OK, I'll be brief with the intros, because my superspy stepmom is about to kill me again, unless my superspy dad stops her... that's your cue old man!
This beautiful redhead here is Barbara, aka Mary Sue, she's the brains behind my 'family'. This Petite Badass is My Alicia, Carlotta's Twin Sister and you must fear her. She's my little gremlin. This beautiful shinobi is my half sister Natsumi aka Kage. This is ma belle peche, Chloe aka Mass Mistress. Carlotta you already know. This beautiful very pregnant Space Princess is my wife Tribble. Unfortunately my childhood best friend's sister and ace pilot Celi isn't here with us. This is Dr. Joaquina, our doctor. That's it for the girls and now my buddies in arms HellRayzor aka Syrus and Private Payne aka Bertram. Now let's eat!"
"HEY DINGUS! YOU FORGOT YOUR DEAR TWON SISTER!" Exclaimed Ashley.
"And my pain in the ass twin sister that is almost as cute as I am, Ashley." Said Nick as Ashley sat between Alicia and Sarah.
"No, Licia, we can't beat up a policewoman." Said Ashley jokingly.
Halfway during dinner the perimeter alarm was activated as Silver Sentry and Michelangelo entered the hideout.
"We already told you, we're not interested in leaving the MuTeens" said Barbara.
"It's OK, Mary Sue." Said Silver Sentry. "This is about a wager a member of your team made with a member of mine."
"What did you do, Nick?" Said the MuTeens in unison.
"You guys know how the JF was subtly trying to disband us? It's because apparently I foiled Ananda's plan of making Sarah her permanent scissoring partner and she retaliated by trying to steal Babs away. So I proposed that all MuTeens would take the JF tryout exam, guaranteeing a spot for them in the JF should they choose to. The only condition was that we all get examined fairly." Said Nick. "In order to make the wager more enticing for Ananda, if I were to fail, I'd have to abandon Earth and all of you forever. If I pass Ananda would become my sex slave."
"About that..." said Silver Sentry. "We have a counter offer. The exam is tomorrow and if you pass, Chrysalis offered herself as a substitute."
"No deal." Said Nick. "Ananda ran her mouth and accepted the original deal. She must take accountability for her actions. If we take the test tomorrow and I pass, then BOTH Chrysalis and Ananda will my sex slaves... I'm dying to cover her dome in my cum..." said Nick.
"Told ya." Said Michelangelo.
"I see, well then, I'll see you tomorrow. Are you coming Turtle Titan?" Said Silver Sentry.
"Sorry dudes, gotta go." Said Mikey.
Once the JF members left everyone except stared daggers at Nick. "What the Hell, Nick!?" Exclaimed Alicia, Sarah, and Carlotta.
"Ah I know that maneuver." Exclaimed Ashley. Chloe huffed and left.
"I'm going to bed." Said Chloe. "Thanks to El Pinga Mágica we now have a test tomorrow."
Tribble waddled towards Nick. Once Nick lowered himself to kiss her, she slapped the back of his head. "You idiot... You better fix things with Chloe and Sarah." Barbara and Alicia helped Tribble out.
Sarah went towards Nick and slapped him.
"Really? You're doing this just to fuck with the Justice Force!? Ananda was right about you."
"Sarah, wait." Said Nick. "It's not what it looks like. I'm using the Spider-Man strategy. Ananda is stubborn and is pissed because 'I stole you' so she'll try anything to humiliate me. I'm putting myself at risk to ensure the well-being of the rest of the MuTeens." Nick grinned. "The MuTeens WILL get a fair shot. I on the other hand will have a ridiculously hard test, because Ananda doesn't want to lose and she WILL cheat."
Sarah rubbed her chin. "Then you can argue she cheated, the bet ends null and void and the MuTeens get reserve status with the JF and you don't have to leave Earth if you lose! Nick you asshole!"
"There's a madness to my method. Let me take you to a guest room, since I'm on couch duty tonight." Said Nick as he took Sarah to one of the guest rooms at the hideout. "It's a bit spartan, since this used to be an EPF safehouse. I'll see you in the morning. Please trust me, Sarah." Said Nick as he kissed her forehead before leaving to the couch.
***
Justice Tower: Entrance:
The MuTeens gawked at the Mobile Fortress known as the Justice Tower. A man-made Island that can move across the Earth. Created by Nano and Ananda, the Justice Tower made the EPF Floating stations seem lame in comparison. Wearing the new Outfits Natsumi made gave the MuTeens a sense of confidence. Chloe was in love with her new Mexican Masked Wrestler attire. Barbara was excited with her Matrix meets Rogue outfit. Ashley was enjoying the Goth JoJo Siwa outfit. Nick was enjoying his Terry Bogard meets Marty McFly outfit when the Justice Force greeted the MuTeens.
"Oh look! It's The MuTeens." Said Stainless Steel Steve.
"They even brought the Original members!" Squealed Nick. "It's an honor to be here, sir. I hope that rumors of my dubious character won't tip the scales of fairness in this examination against my comrades." Said Nick in a serious manner with a cadence somewhat similar to Adam West's.
"Since Turtle Titan and Ananda had to recuse themselves from this tryout exam, we requested Original Justice Force Members Stainless Steel Steve, Doctor Dome, and ZippyLad to be part of the examinating team." Said Silver Sentry. "First you will have to pass an assessment test after you give ZippyLad a quick explanation of your abilities. Now let's begin." Said Silver Sentry as a wind gale passed through the MuTeens and revealed the wheelchair bound ZippyLad.
"Alright Young'ins let's hear it. Let's begin with Nacha Libre" said Zippy derisively.
"I-I I'm Mass Mistress and I can change my Mass and density. It allows me to access super strength, flight, and theoretically, the ability to phase through solid matter." Replied Chloe a bit flustered.
"Generic and potential for 'help me step bro I'm stuck' situations." Replied Zippy. "Meh. Better impress us in the practical exam. What about you? Yeah you, Soldier Boy?"
"I'm Private Payne!" Said Bertram.
"Lame name! Shall I call you PP for short? You sound black, so you may not have a short PP... what do you do?" Said Zippy.
"I possess Super Strength, Healing Factor, the ability to physically transmute matter and partial shape-shifting abilities." Replied Bertram.
"So, a flesh Nano. Now we're getting somewhere. Like I told Mass Mistress. You got to impress us in the practical exam, young man." Said Zippy. "What about you, Emo Toucan?"
"I am HellRayzor!" Exclaimed Syrus as he dramatically had his coat flare up and various edged tentacles popped out and released a mild version of his Hell Toxin directed at Zippy who started screaming for a few seconds before he returned to normal.
"Fear based powers and transmutation... a bit too villainous for my taste, but He definitely has potential." Replied Zippy. "You, in the shadows, what do you do?" Natsumi let out a little "eep" as she hid in the shadows. Zippy was looking for her until she popped up behind him. The elderly speedster was surprised. "If you do as well as you did now in the next exams, you might have a chance to join, kiddo!"
"Oh! Gomennasai I'm Kage, a Ninja." Said Natsumi.
"Ah, Mary Sue. You don't need an introduxtion since, the JF has a keen interest in you, due to your powers being somewhere between Chrysalis and Green Mantle." Said Zippy as Nick growled. "Now what about you, overgrown 5-year old?"
"I'm AI... I have the power of the internet and LOVE memes." Exclaimed Ashley with a Nick-styled grin.
"So you're basically my cellphone." Said Zippy derisively.
Ashley dove into Zippy's cellphone and came out in less than a second. "Whoa there, old timer! That's a lot of porn you have on your phone. I killed 76 viruses on your phone, you're welcome." Said Ashley before diving into the passing Metal Head...
"This isn't the first Metalhead I've been inside of... sorry for the inconvenience! Oh look it's Nano!" Ashley dove into Nano and took over. "Sorry, sorry, sorry, this is for demonstration purposes only." Said Ashley as Nano took a more Ashely-esque form before she jumped out. "Once agin, sorry..."
Zippy laughed. "You guys will be idiots, if you don't seriously consider her. With a little discipline, she could be a great asset for the team." ZippyLad stared at Nick. "Now, Burger King Kid's Club, what makes you think you're Justice Force Material? Is it your Nintendo Power?" Said Zippy derisively.
"How about a race?" Said Nick. "First one to reach the Silver Sentry Statue wins." Said Nick. Zippy laughed.
"You're challenging a speedster. Your loss, boy!" Replied Zippy. "On your mark, get set, go!"
Zippy tried to roll, but his wheelchair was stuck to the tile via some green goo. Once he freed the wheelchair from the goo, he zipped past Nick but began going back in slow motion all the way to the start and got stuck on the goop. Once he re-released himself he barely lost to Nick.
"Thanks for the idea, ZippyLad! If it's done in a videogame, I can do it in real life. It would be stupid not to consider the versatility of my power..." said Nick.
"Duly noted." Replied Zippy. "While this was an unofficial exam, it may give you an idea on what we will be evaluating.
Mass Mistress, Private Payne, you missed an opportunity to show us what you can do instead of telling. You two need to work hard to impress the examiners. Kage, HellRayzor, Your presentations were rather good, though Miss Kage, you need to be a bit more assertive! Mary Sue is the golden standard as her good reputation precedes her." Said Zippy. "Miss AI was the most surprising one, since she's beaten all expectations of someone with her abilities." Zippy rolled towards Nick. "You have the power, but your morality seems very ambiguous."
Silver Sentry flew towards the MuTeens.
"Alright, you have 90 minutes to rest. Now follow us inside for a good and balanced breakfast before the written exam. You will also meet the rest of the team."
Once at the Mess Hall, the MuTeens were greeted with a buffet style breakfast. Nobody was dronking a protein shake via a straw slipped in under his hood. Nick Noticed Ananda and Chrysalis and got an idea. He went to the fruit section of the buffet and grabbed a lot of pineapple. Immediatwly, he went to the table Chrysalis and Ananda were sitting.
"Oh, Hello, Miss Chrysalis. I am GameDude. I was told of your actions yesterday of volunteering as a substitute for Ananda." Said Nick before eating some Pineapple. "Please, do not take this the wrong way. You're a very attractive woman and by your actions, even more beautiful as a person, but I cannot accept your offer. If you and I were to engage in sexual congress, I would prefer that it was done under mutual desire and not because Ananda ran her mouth and doesn't want to be held accountable for her actions." Said Nick. "Look Ananda, I'm eating Pineapple just for you. You could ask around how much I LOATHE pineapple, but since I want you to feel good after my victory; I'm taking one for the team." Nick finished the Pineapple. "I hope you can keep your promise and not try to sabotage my exams." Said Nick as he stood and kissed Chrysalis' right hand. "It was a pleasure meeting you in person, Miss Chrysalis. Hopefully, gazing upon your beauty shall be the muse that allows me to surpass my challenges." Said Nick before addressing Ananda. "Don't try to cheat your way out of this or I'll know. See you later."
Ananda growled and left. Nick went back to the table where Barbara amd Ashley were sitting.
"What's the score?" Said Nick.
"You're quite infamous, Nick." Said Ashley. "Raptarr and Tsunami were asking everyone about you. Green Mantle asked about MuTeens in general. Nobody asked anyone about me though." Ashley laughed. "I mean no one..."
"Ananda is currently asking her Dad about making your test harder. He's angry at you and her for the stupid wager." Said Barbara telepathically. "Ananda hates your guts. Chrysalis doesn't think you're as bad as Ananda says. Still thinks you're a bit of a douchebag, but she's warming up to you. Silver Sentry is impressed on how you beat ZippyLad, but he doesn't trust you due to the wager. Zippy has conceded that you beat him fair and square and he's almost on your side. Tsunami and Raptarr are on Ananda's side, but were surprised by you beating Zippy at his game. Nobody knows your Dad and is trying to figure out if you're his son. The Cade Bullshit no jutsu is apparently legendary. Speaking of people who think you're full of bullshit, Stainless Steel Steve." Barbara had a bite of her scrambled eggs. "He has a hunch that you're being insincere about something. Green Mantle is keeping to himself but wants you to win just to knock down Ananda a few pegs. Turtle Titan is on team Nick but he can't vote. He's hoping that your penis can kill whatever crawled up Ananda's ass."
"Son, I need to speak with you for a minute." Said Stainless Steel Steve. "Forgive me ladoes, but as i said, I need to speak with this young man here."
Nick stood up and followed Steve to a section of the hall away from prying eyes and ears.
"Son, I've been in the hero business for a while, but in my civilian life, I've dealt with many liars, bullshitters, and people with overactive imaginations." Said Steve "You are fuller of shit than an overflowing septic tank. What is your endgame, Son."
"My endgame? As in the tryouts or life in general?" Replied Nick. "Whatever I say will be dubious, due to how I've behaved all my life. I can lie as easily as I can tell the truth. If my life was a story, I'd be an unreliable narrator. As a child, I was called a trickster, I made my whole personality based on the Norse character Loki. At the same time, I have a warped but strong sense of honor. I guess my endgame would be protect the ones I love and ensure they remain protected when I eventually die?" Said Nick as tears began forming on his eyes. "Oh! Now that I'm here, please tell Silver Sentry and the JF that there's a possibility of Lord Dregg returning. My source is not exactly trustworthy, that's why I said Possibility. Now, this isn't some sympathy ploy or anything. It's no fun beating Anada if we're enslaved by that space cockroach."
"You better not be pulling my leg, Son." Said Steve.
"Sir, that's why I want the JF to verify the information. If accurate, then Earth can prepare better to repeal him." Said Nick. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to prepare for the second phase of the tryouts." Said Nick as he took off his vest and lied down on a corner to nap.
"Nick wake up!" Said Chloe before lightly kicking Nick on the leg. Doctor Dome and Ananda were walking towards the MuTeens and Ananda was smiling.
"Ah, so you're the ones trying out for the Justice Force." Said Doctor Dome. "Not everything can be solved by punching stuff really hard, so this test is a written exam. Please hand over all electronic devices to Ananda."
"Not gonna happen, Doc." Said Nick. "There's no guarantee that a technomancer won't violate our privacy. Especially, when said technomancer has a grudge against us..." said Nick. "How about we put the phones in a faraday bag, then we put them in multiple boxes like a russian nesting doll, the last box being metal and welded by yourself, then I keep it in hammerspace for the duration of the exam. We have no access, your daughter has no access. We're supposed to ne playong fair for these exams, right?"
Doctor Dome called some domeouds to bring the faraday bag and various boxes. "There. It's sealed." Said Doc Dome when Nick deposited it in inventory. Ananda was fuming and got angrier when Nick got next to her and whispered
"Don't worry, you won't need dick pics, becajse soon you'll get the real thing." Nick laughed as Ananda tried to punch Nick on the back of his head, but he had bent over to tie his shoe.
"The test is made to last at least 60 minutes. This is test involves some tough Superhero problems. None of the past candidates have finished this test, much less Ace it. Keep your expectations low don't dream of 90s. Just remember anything over 60% is a passing grade. You may begin now!"
The MuTeens began the test. It was a very difficult test involving what actions to take during difficult situations. Many of then involving ethics. Fifteen minutes later Nick stood up and handed over the test to Doctor Dome. "All done! You overhyped and underdelivered, Doc." Said Nick.
"Are you sure? Don't you want to give it a once over? I'm aware of the wager and disagree with its terms, but the chance of Planetary Exile is not to be taken lightly." Said Doc Dome.
"Oh, I know my test was made specifically harder, Doc D." Said Nick. "Wanna grade it?"
Ananda was looking over her father's shoulder as he began to grade the test. Nick had answered all the multiple choice questions correctly so far. Once Doc dome was reaching the last page, Ananda was grinning. The question was an impossible problem.
"Don't smile too much Nandi, I Kirked your Kobayashi Maru." Said Nick with an even bigger grin.
"He actually did it." Said Doc Dome. "He aced it."
Ananda ounched a wall. HellRayzor and Mary Sue both handed their tests. Private Payne and AI followed next with Kage and Mass Mistress being the last two to finish with 7 minutes remaining. Doc Dome was satisfied that the rest of the MuTeens fared within the expected parameters.
Once the tests were graded, Doc Dome posted the results:
GameDude: 100%
HellRayzor: 96%
Mary Sue: 96%
Private Payne: 94%
AI:74%
Kage: 86%
Mass Mistress: 70%
"Daddy, how the hell did this pervert beat the trolley problem without killing anyone?" Asked Ananda visibly irritated."He cheated."
"Actually he didn't." Said Doc Dome. "The problem says:
'Imagine you are standing beside some tram tracks. In the distance, you spot a runaway trolley hurtling down the tracks towards five workers who cannot hear it coming. Even if they do spot it, they won’t be able to move out of the way in time.
As this disaster looms, you glance down and see a lever connected to the tracks. You realise that if you pull the lever, the tram will be diverted down a second set of tracks away from the five unsuspecting workers.
However, down this side track is one lone worker, just as oblivious as his colleagues.
So, would you pull the lever, leading to one death but saving five?' So he answered correctly."
Ananda looked confused. "How could he answer correctly if no matter the options someone has to die?" She exclaimed.
"The question states 'What would HE do in such situation': He's a Superhero, he'll use his powers to try and save everyone. He even explained five different ways to use his powers to save everyone." Said Doc Dome. "You're dismissed." The MuTeens left to the courtyard when Ananda intercepted Nick.
"I don't know how you're doing this, but you will NEVER be a member of the Justice Force!" Exclaimed Ananda.
"Nandi, this is all your own doing. I was raised by comic books videogames and old superhero shows. The test was a cakewalk. I didn't think you were so desperate to swallow my cum. Must've been the Pineapple." Said Nick cockily while Ananda was holding back her urge to punch his head off.
"Deep breaths Ananda. Deep breaths" thought Ananda. "I will enjoy seeing you fail your next exam..." she left laughing.
Bertram walked up to Nick and patted his back.
"I can almost hear you going french skunk... By the way, thanks. Whatever you said to Bianca, made her give me a chance."
"Dude, don't. YOU are Amazing! YOU WON that chance. I simply supported my bro." Said Nick. "Let's see what they've prepared for us..."