//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 // Story: Equestria Girls: Rebirth of Heroes // by Time Agent pony //------------------------------// Captain America, the girls and the teen heroes arrived at the Tower of Justice. "This place looks beautiful," Rarity said, looking at the tower's architecture. "I can't believe it," Rainbow Dash squealed, "We're standing in the Tower of Justice!" "No time to dwell on the that now," Captain America said, interrupting Rainbow Dash's fan-girling. He walked up to a dusty-looking computer, "Computer you online?" he asked. "Online, Captain Rogers," the computer replied. Captain America smiled, pleased to see the systems in the tower still worked. "Computer, put out the call," he ordered, "Code White." Images of every Justice Force member appeared on the screen. Across the world, heroes were answering the call. Ronnie Raymond and Professor Martin Stein, fusing into Firestorm, the Nuclear Man. Dane Whitman a.k.a. Black Knight, putting on his helmet, picking up his Ebony Blade and mounting Strider, his winged steed. John Henry Irons a.k.a. Steel, putting on his armour, picking up his hammer and blasting off. Scott Lang a.k.a. Ant man, putting on his suit and shrinking down. Jefferson Michael Pierce a.k.a. Black Lighting, putting on his suit and heading for the tower. Brian Braddock a.k.a. Captain Britain, putting on his suit and flying off. James Jacob Harper a.k.a. Guardian, suiting up and grabbing his shield. Christopher Powell a.k.a. Darkhawk, activating his armour and taking flight. Michael Holt a.k.a. Mr. Terrific, activating his T-spheres and putting on his costume. Jane Foster a.k.a. Thor, taking up her hammer, Mjolnir, and heading for Midgard. Some time later. Every hero from across the world had gathered in the Tower of Justice, along with some members of the JSA and other teams. "Everyone," Captain America said, "thank you for answering my call." "What's the big emergency here, Steve?" Carol Danvers a.k.a. Captain Marvel asked, "What's the reason you called all of us here?" Some of the other heroes shared her sentiment. "For too long, we have followed the government's rules thinking it was the right thing to do." Captain America carried on, "but now, we must remind the world and make them realise that they need us now more than ever." "Why should we help the government?!" Jessica Jones asked, "after they turned their backs on us?" Everyone nodded in agreement. "They called us criminals!" Simon Williams a.k.a. Wonder Man shouted. "They said we were responsible for creating the supervillains we fight!" Raymond C. Terrill a.k.a. The Ray added. By now, everyone was shouting and arguing with each other. "This is getting really bad," Applejack said, "we should do something." Then suddenly, "Alright, everybody, STOP!" Twilight Sparkle's voice cried out. All eyes turned to see Twilight. "I know you hate the world after what it did to you," she continued, "and I know you don't want anything to do with it anymore," she sighed. "I'm not asking as a hero, but as a person, I'm asking you all to put your hatred of the world and government behind you, I'm asking you to forget how badly you've been treated in the past, to think instead of the present and the future. What state are we in? A state of chaos and anarchy. Can we afford to standby and do nothing as the world falls into ruin? Can we put away our grudges, our differences, our injustices we have suffered at the hands of the government? Can we pull together to save the world again? Each and every one of you meant something to the people, you were all they had, you were all that gave them hope, let's show them that there is still hope left in the world." The room was deathly quiet as everyone considered what Twilight had said. Finally Thor stepped forward, "Your words move me, child," she said, "I would be honoured to fight this battle by your side." She held up her hammer, "You have my hammer," she finished. "And you have my sword," Sir Justin a.k.a. Shining Knight said, joining Thor and drawing his sword. "And you have my strength," Jennifer Walters a.k.a. She-Hulk said, stepping forward, joining Thor and Shining Kinght. "And you have my flames," Beatriz Bonilla da Costa a.k.a. Fire, finished, as she joined the three heroes alongside the girls, the teen heroes and Captain America. "Anyone else who doesn't want to help can leave," Sunset stated, "we won't stop you." There was muttering among the heroes that had not stepped forward. "We admire your courage," Alexei Shostakov a.k.a. Red Guardian said, as he and his team, The Winter Guard, consisting of himself, Darkstar, Ursa Major and Crimson Dynamo, stepped forward, "you have the aid of the Winter Guard." By now, other heroes like: Atom, Tigra, Dr. Light and Hellcat had stepped forward. "If She-Hulk trusts you," Danny Rand a.k.a. Iron Fist smiled, "I trust you." "That go's double for me," added Luke Cage, "if Fist is in, I'm in too." More and more heroes started to step forward, inspired by Twilight's words. Washington DC, The White House. "You know what you've got to do," The President said, as Hyperion walked into the Oval office. "Yes," Marcus Milton a.k.a. Hyperion replied, "stop Parallax before he gets to any major cities." "I cannot emphasise how important it is," The President continued, "that you do not let Parallax reach any populated areas." "Understood, Hyperion nodded, "I'll do what I can." With that Hyperion turned and started to leave. "May I remind you," The President added, "The Sentry almost died trying to bring Parallax down, so don't hold back, even for a second." "That won't be a problem," Hyperion responded, "I never hold back." Hyperion left the room. "What if Hyperion fails to defeat Parallax, Mr. President?" one of the presidential advisors asked. "Then I fear for all humanity," The President replied.