<strong>Marvel Teen Avengers - Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=127069.0)<br/>Marvel Teen Avengers - Out of Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=112945.0)<br/>Marvel Teen Avengers - Interest Check Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=129850.0)<br/>Marvel Teen Avengers - Game Threads (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=113311.0)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Note: This is an old post and a few changes have been made; The Head of Shield is not Kelly, but Director Colonel Nick Fury</strong><br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">avengers theme song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymggv5LKpOE#)</div></div><br/>An eerie silence fell over the darkened office as the show's intro ended, leaving the laptop's screen to flicker ominously as it switched to display a SHIELD logo in the background. <br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/12a891c3.jpg)</div></div><br/>The faint light emanating from the laptop only partially illuminated the silhouetted figure sitting opposite it, with the slender form soon leaning back and calmly folding her arms. A curious pout crossed the figure's briefly lit lips as she considered what she'd just seen.<br/><br/>The Avengers cartoon was part of an ongoing campaign of propaganda, one meant to inspire and unite the young superheroes into a willing fighting force. They were to be SHIELD's unwitting sword, sharpened and ready to strike out at the enemies of the organization while simultaneously sparing the time and lives of regular agents. The only stepping stone to SHIELD's agenda was the young philanthropist and playgirl, turned armoured vigilante, Tanya Stark. Even after all the peacekeeping group had done to help her corral and protect the budding "heroes", Iron Woman remained vehemently opposed to having the Avenger program placed under their command. What Tanya didn't realize is that SHIELD didn't need, or care for, her permission. Having the Avengers work for them directly would have simply been a pleasant formality but they were perfectly capable of indirect control. They had manipulated far worse than a bunch of suped-up children...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/c7f45449.jpg)</div></div><br/>"Director Kelly, we've reached our destination," the intercom suddenly reported, breaking the silence. The Helicarrier, a veritable flying fortress, had currently manoeuvred itself above the clouds, out of sight of the college below. With the message delivered, the lights of Kelly's office flickered to life. The director was a stoic woman with long black hair framing a tan, expressionless, face and a pair of sandy-brown eyes. She was currently outfitted in her standard, form-fitting, armour -- its dark colour matching her hair -- with her only weapon a single pistol holstered over her hip. She closed the laptop and stood from her chair at the sound of the intercom before making her way, at a determined march, to the bridge. "Prepare the camera feed, I want to know everything that happens down there," she ordered into a small headset.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/fb4588e1.jpg)</div></div><br/>Meanwhile on the ground...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/e9249753.jpg)</div></div><br/>The students of class two-thousand-and-eleven were all currently packed into the school's hall, waiting anxiously for the first assembly of the year to begin. They were expecting the school principal to make his appearance any second and to deliver the usual humdrum speech, which is why the hall fell into shocked silence when they were instead greeted by the strum of a guitar...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Welcome to the jungle By Guns N' Roses with lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr8-E8may2Y#)</div></div><br/>"Welcome to the Jungle," the vocalist screamed as Iron Woman burst through the roof and slammed into the stage, landing crouched on one knee with her steel fist pressed against the floor. The platform was suddenly awash in multicoloured lights and fireworks as the steel-clad billionaire launched off the stage and flew over the gasping, wide-eyed, students, all while twirling and winding in tune with the Guns'N'Roses song; showing off her flying skills as well as her new design of the original Iron Woman armour. Unlike her usual outfit, the plunging suit she wore showed a lot more skin, enough to warrant a bit of parental hate-mail no doubt. "So worth it," she thought as she gave the students a quick wink before ending the ostentatious display with one last flip and another heavy landing on the stage amid a final explosion of fireworks and lights. <br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/fc737f65.jpg)</div></div><br/>As the song died, Tanya sauntered toward the front of the platform, admiring the semi-casual whites and blues of the teens' assigned uniforms.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/88adaf47.jpg)</div></div><br/>Placing both hands firmly on the podium, the twenty-one-year old began, "I think that's enough fun for one assembly, so allow me to simply welcome you all to Stormvalley High! I'm sure you're all going to love it here." She smiled, confident in her words. "Now, before I begin, I'd like to address a rumour I've heard floating about the halls, regarding the Avengers... All I can say is that Stark Industries is unaware of any metahuman presence within the school." She gave a moment's pause, to allow the message to sink in, before continuing, "The close proximity of the Avengers tower is merely a coincidence and the same could be said for any potential superhumans attending Stormvalley." Tanya watched the reactions of the student-body, trying to gauge whether they believed her or not, before gazing out a nearby window to the tower which stood just across the street.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/TrashyMe/1d1d126f.jpg)</div></div><br/>The Avengers Tower was similar to an apartment building, with each room individually crafted to suit the desires and personality of each Avenger. As a skyscraper the Avenger tower was by far taller than any other in the city, with the glassy panelling which covered its sleek exterior topped by an ancient monument of Asgard. It stood as a picture of simplicity and style, leaving many unaware of the extensive array of weapons and sensors which hid under its plain, glistening, surface. On the inside the tower was managed by an artificial intelligence system known as Jarvis, who attended to the needs of its occupants while ensuring a secure, functional, environment. Besides supplying the Avengers with refreshments as well as guest, entertainment and relaxation rooms, the tower also maintained several training centres, gyms, mission prep areas and modes of transport. The decor also changes from one room to the next, where one might be stylized in polished marble, another could have a more wooden, rustic, appeal. This was done in the hopes of giving the more redundant areas a little more character. Tanya Stark had spared no expense and while she pretended that Stormvalley was simply another eccentric venture for the public, the truth was that it too was created for the benefit of the Avengers.<br/><br/>Returning her attention to the assembly before her, Stark continued, "And now I will leave you to your principal, Doctor Xander Rice, to explain the more boring details of life at Stormvalley High." With that Tanya turned to the good doctor to make an exaggerated sweep of her hand, implying that the stage was all his. Xander, a tall, lean-muscled, man with dirty blonde hair, looked less than amused by Stark's antics. His russet-coloured eyes glared at her as he stood from his chair, adjusted his white lab coat, and approached the podium. The doctor then proceeded to highlight the rules and expectations of the school in a swift, no-nonsense, tone. He seemed to want to get the assembly out of the way as much as everyone else.<br/><br/>As he neared the end of his speech he noted, "Finally, we will be testing a new study program where we assign certain students into groups of three, or perhaps more. You'll receive more details once the groups have been formed." What Xander had failed to elaborate on was that each group was in actuality going to be treated as an Avenger squad, to teach them the importance of team work and coordination. Once the principal was finished Tanya quickly announced the band's closing song "Highway to Hell" (an apparent joke) before flying right back out the hole she'd made on her entrance.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">ACDC - Highway To Hell Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrwldGJG3dQ#)</div></div><br/>Many of the students started to shuffle their way out from the hall and into the courtyard, standing beneath the shade of the clouds which hid the morning sun. They chattered on excitedly about what the new year might bring, from general teen gossip to more politically orientated topics (such as the possible resurgence of Hydra). Or they simply kept to themselves, watching and waiting. A frozen yoghurt stand stood opposite the street, at the base of the Avengers building, while fields for various sport surrounded the students in the school grounds. The day was meant mostly for exploring and adjusting so nobody had to worry about class, or at least not yet.</div>