House Hunting
1/1/1949, Fort Erskine, Teton Wilderness
The members of The Squadron Supreme had been warned that there was an alert, something was coming in and it made the group all at the ready before they saw that there was something else, the group had seen that it was two bright lights, two of the Squadron Supreme who had been missing, Doctor Spectrum and Solar Flare, both of them smiling towards the sight, tears in their eyes.
“Joseph! Harry!” Sk’ym’x had said, the members of The Squadron going to embrace the pair of them, as they did so, there was a moment of darkness and with that moment, the two men had started to light up, Joseph and Harrison starting to glow, almost as if they were trying to defend themselves against whatever was going on out of fear, like they needed to chase the darkness away from them.
“What did they do to you two?” Zarda asked, worried for them both, hearing that, the duo looked towards each other before Joseph spoke, “Let’s just say… they needed us for more than you can think they did.” Harrison said towards the group, “We’ll give our report… at least the bare bones… we– neither one of us want to talk about that.” The man explained towards the group.
Hearing that, the members of The Squadron were confused, wondering what had happened to cause them to be so… so traumatized for the lights being out even for a moment, but as Burr had entered, giving a look towards them both before the pair had started to walk towards the office so that they could figure out what exactly was going on, but there was also the question of how they got back here in the first place.
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1/1/1949, The Royal Palace, Attilan
Maximus and Auran had walked and as they did so, The Inhuman gave a look towards him, Mesili and Gorgon wanted to make sure that there was at least one Royal Guardsman at the side of a royal, Auran had been selected for Maximus since she was apparently the only one that could tolerate him, but Auran didn’t care, instead she had followed him since it gave her an excuse to help him with whatever he needed.
And this time, he was needed due to a breach of their territory, apparently something had entered their island past the barrier that had been made, curious about it, the man looked towards the bag that he and Auran had selected, making sure that there was everything they were going to need before the two of them headed off to the breach that had been made.
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1/1/1949, The Breach, Attilan
Maximus and Auran had approached the Breach and noticed that there was… there was something there that didn’t belong, it was some strange being there, they had looked to be a knight of some sort, but the armor, it looked… it looked like it was a part of the being there, the pair of them had drawn the rods that they held as they noticed that there was a weapon on hand, “Are you the natives of this little island getaway?”
That made Maximus and Auran both look towards the being there as his arm had seemed almost like a land, aimed towards them, “I am known as The Knight Ungallant, and I would like to talk to you about your resources.” he said towards the man and hearing that, the pair of them gave a look, “How did you know about this place?” Maximus asked, trying to enter his mind.
But The Knight Ungallant had just chuckled towards that, “You’ll have to try a lot harder than that.” The man explained, making the two of them confused by that, “How did you find us?” Auran asked, ready to attack him but he seemed unconcerned, “You should know, legends attract attention.” he said, making the two of them open fire towards the man, but he was prepared it seemed.
The… whatever he was, generated a shield of pure energy around his lance, blocking their attack, “I will give you twenty four hours, consider what we could do, and who I can tell about an island of monsters.” The Knight Ungallant told them before he turned to leave, a tap of his lance creating a horse of metal and lightning that he hopped on, but as it went to ride up into the sky, they knew Attilan needed to deal with it.
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1/1/1949, The Throne Room, The Royal Palace
Maximus had explained everything to them and it made Blackagar angry in that way no one but those that were family could tell, “We need to relocate our people.” Gorgon said, whatever this Knight Ungallant was, it was a danger and there was no way that they could allow for him and his kind to threaten their people in such a way, “We must send scouts–” Karnak started before Blackagar raised his hand.
He gave a subtle look towards them all, making them realize what he was ordering of them, “You will go out on your own?” Medusalith questioned towards him, “The danger alone–” Crystal started before he gave a look. Black Bolt was many things, but the idea that he was weak in some sort of way made them all almost laugh as Black Bolt looked to his Loyal Companion.
Seeing that, Lockjaw rose up and approached him, sniffing his oldest friend, Black Bolt looked to Medusalith and nodded his head, making the woman take a breath before she nodded, “Of course, we will manage without you.” The woman said towards him, making Black Bolt nod towards that as he went and started to walk away and as he stroked the head of Lockjaw, the canine had teleported with him.
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1/1/1949, The Savage Lands, Antarctica
Black Bolt had looked towards the jungle and as he looked around, he saw that there was a lot of vicious predators that were there as well as a few tribes of people and it made Black Bolt look around towards the sight before the King noticed that there was a few tribes here, tribes that could prove to be dangerous and it made the man go to stroke Lockjaw and they vanished once more.
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1/1/1949, Greenland, Denmark
Black Bolt had appeared on top of one of the unstable mountains of Greenland, the place was somewhat remote but there was also the fact that they were filled with too many dangers and the fact that there was also something else, there were people here and if there were people here, that meant that they were going to have to find another place that would support their people.
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1/1/1949, Ducie Island, Pitcairn Islands
Black Bolt had arrived on Ducie Island and looking around, the man saw that there were Four Islands there, together they would be useful is separated properly for Attilan, it was something that he possibly could think of them going and settling here with a few modifications, but to make sure that there was something that they could protect better or more secure for the people of Attilan.
Taking a breath, he went and pulled out the mark of House Boltagon, and as he left the marker, Black Bolt looked once more, thinking on how their people would be able to adapt here before looking towards Lockjaw who was enjoying himself, he snapped his fingers towards Lockjaw who turned, barking happily towards Black Bolt before they went and started to head towards the next possible location.
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1/1/1949, Kerguelen Islands, Sub–Antarctic Region
Black Bolt had looked towards the sight of The Islands and seeing everything, the man took a breath, thinking on what he was going to have to do to make this place… safe for them, before he realized that The Island was useful, but the Inhuman had known that there was something that was more isolated, more protected at least as he looked towards Lockjaw who leapt towards Black Bolt to start it again.
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1/1/1949, North Pole, Arctic Circle
The two of them had arrived and as they did so, looking around, the man raised up and flew around, looking everywhere when all of a sudden, there was an attack, some strange whoosh that had almost crashed past him, breaking the sound barrier as it veered all of a sudden and instead of being in the direction, the man saw that he was in a headlock, but Black Bolt wouldn’t be caught.
He curled up, his muscles at the ready before The King had thrust and broke himself free from the Marauders grip, knocking the marauder away and revealing what a blonde human was the one who attacked him, “By Valkin, but you’re a scrapper, my friend!” the strange man said, “I don’t believe we’ve ever met, stranger. Let’s see what else you can do!” he told Black Bolt with a smile.
The Inhuman had been dealing a elbow to break free before backhanding the stranger enough to knock the figure backwards like a stone into the snow of a mountaintop, seeing him down, Black Bolt approached, “What manner of Eternal can this be to manhandle Ikaris so easily?” the Blonde asked, now dubbed Ikaris had said towards the King, seeing that and how he acted, Black Bolt took a chance.
He had raised his arms, forming the symbol of peace, hoping that this Ikaris would understand before the Blonde spoke, “Forgive my unaccustomed playfulness, but so massive a response was unnecessary. Eternals are all brothers beneath the skin… unless…” The Ikaris being said towards him, now seeming angry as he spoke, “You are slime–crawling Deviant of some sort.” the man snapped.
“If so, you’ll find Ikaris ready to resume the fight in earnest!” he warned towards him, but at the sight of Black Bolt’s expression, “No, you look as if you’ve never heard of Eternals, Deviants, or– hmmm, this is a puzzle, indeed!” Ikaris said, but Black Bolt was more curious on where these beings lived in the first place, “I had best take you to someone who can figure this out!” The Eternal had told them.
Hearing that, Black Bolt started to think on that, if those people would be able to hide so that neither The Inhumans or The Utopians would be someone that may be able to help them, the duo went and started to fly towards the location that was known as Greece, making Lockjaw give a bark towards them as the canine teleported after them as they moved to the new location.
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1/1/1949, Olympia, Greece
It had only seemed minutes, making them confused as they arrived at a mountain that was awe inspiring, this had appeared… there was so much architecture and incredible machinery, it made Attilan look like a Stone Age village of huts, “Come, Silent One, Dog.” Ikaris said as the three of them walked down the street, “I will take you to the Leader of Olympia, Great Zuras.” he explained to the pair.
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1/1/1949, Throne Room, Olympia
The Three of them had arrived they had seen there were three beings that made The Two curious, one was a red haired being that radiated lightning and power, a blonde woman that wore white armor which almost liquid in appearance while the last was a hairless man in a robe, sitting on a floating chair, “Ikaris, what brings you all the way from the polar mountains to our fair capital?” The Redhead asked.
“A Guest, sire.” Ikaris said towards the man, “I present to you an Enigma with powers to rival the mightiest among us.” The Blonde said towards him which made The Redhead appear like he recognized Black Bolt, “Well! Black Bolt and Lockjaw of The Inhumans! This IS a great day for Olympia!” the man explained and hearing that, Black Bolt got curious about what he knew.
“I have long observed The Inhumans, and I admire your capacity for Leadership among them!” The man explained towards Black Bolt which made him wonder what they have been doing, “Inhumans?” The blond asked, “They’re the genetically–controlled humans The Star Spawned Kree race created, aren’t they?” she asked before bringing her hand to his crown, making it start to react.
“Look! He even has some limited power to manipulate atoms the way we do!” She said which made Zura give a look towards the blonde, “Some decorum, Thena, please!” The leader of the group snapped towards them, “Welcome to Olympia. Black Bolt.” The Leader said, cordially, “I am Zuras, leader of The Eternals, a genetically–accelerated sub–species of Humanity much like you Inhumans.”
Lockjaw had barked at that, making Black Bolt rub his companions head which made the canine smile as Zuras spoke, “You must be in these mountains on some mission, Black Bolt. I offer your our aid.” The man told him, a kindness that was not expected by appreciated by Black Bolt, “But your silence.” he said, looking towards him with a bit of confusion.
“I have often wondered, is it that you cannot speak… or choose not to?” He asked, seeing that there was no telepathy that he could offer, The Inhuman had put a finger to his lips, giving the best answer that he would be able to offer, “That, of course, could be a problem. But I know the solution.” he said before looking to the bald man, “Domo! Come hither!” he said, making the chair holding the man approach.
“Yes, Great Zuras?” The man, sounding almost robotic, “We have need of your communications expertise.” the supposed leader said towards them, “One moment, please.” The man said, a antenna or wire of some sort attaching to his tuning fork, “Just relax, Black Bolt. And let the device do its work.” Domo said towards them as all of a sudden there was a holographic image that appeared in front of his mind.
“Ah. The Isle of Attilan. I have oft monitored its progress over the millennia.” The leader said, having noticed the island and what was going on as the memory had changed into imagination now, “So this is what you fear? Discovery of the masses of Humanity. And you are here looking for a hiding place?” Zuras said towards him, all of them growing somber by the sight,
“Well do I know the catastrophe that can be wrought by superstitious humanity on those it fears.” Zuras explained, having seen something like that happening before, “That is why we Eternals have taken care to guard the secret of our existence over the eons.” the man said towards them as if he had lived through the whole of their people life, “Do not fear, Black Bolt.” Zuras said as he went to leave.
“The Eternals shall help you find your place of refuge.” The man explained towards him, “Thus swears Zuras.” The leader told him before going to a balcony which confused by him before THe leader spoke, “Eternals all! Gather to me! We have a mission of mercy, and of friendship to perform!” The Eternal explained, making the king all the more curious on what they would do.
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1/1/1949, The Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau
The Eternals, Black Bolt and Lockjaw had both appeared at The Himalayan Valley that was there, looking around before realizing that they were walking towards one of the most isolated areas that was there, walking and as they did so, Domo had seen that there was something in his mind, “The Knight Ungallant had visited Attilan?” The Telepath had asked of the man.
He nodded his head towards that, making Domo glare towards that, “The Knight Ungallant is a member of The Tricks, and if they had seen your City, than the Knight will have told the others, and that is something none of us would want.” The Eternal had warned towards the man when they stopped towards one spot in particular where Zuras spoke towards the King.
“Up until now, my friend, you have doubtless thought of us as a species more or less akin to you Inhumans.” the redhead said towards Black Bolt, “Now you will see how we differ.” The Eternal leader said and as he spoke, the Eternal had started to raise his arms, the others had followed suit, the very air around them seeming to vibrate as a seismic disturbance came and started to change the very landscape.
The sight making Black Bolt amazed as the King saw from their actions that there was a great excavation pit formed, something that was large enough for the whole of Attilan and seeing that, he saw that there was a place for them, making Lockjaw bark happily towards that as Zuras pat him on the shoulder, “Of course, we lease the building of the city to you.” Zuras explained towards the duo.
“You have the seed of greatness in you, young man, the same seed our makers instilled in us. Go, lead you people to their Safe Haven.” the Eternal said and hearing that, the King had lifted off, heading over the skies, Lockjaw was close behind him now before he teleported, the two of them going to return to the island and as they did so, the both thought on how they would prepare it.
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1/1/1949, The Royal Palace, Attilan
The members of The Royal Family had watched Black Bolt approaching, going to land with Lockjaw following easily, “It’s Black Bolt! Your mission has succeeded, I take it?” Medusalith had asked of him as Black Bolt landed, the man thinking on what he would reveal and what would remain hidden from them as he motioned for the group to follow him which made the group all the more curious.
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1/2/1949, Chamber of Technology, Attilan
Black Bolt had brought up the map, showing The Himalayan Mountains and the pit that had been formed by the Eternals, he showed them what was left by them and what was going to be done, how they were going to have to transfer everything from their home towards the new site, “We’ll need to create multiple Arks to hold everything that is a part of our civilization.” Furgar said as Maximus got to work.
“We will have to work on not only transport but everything that was a part of our culture, including The Alphans and the ancient ruins of their city, “I will be more than happy to get to work separating the subterranean from the–” Black Bolt gave a look as Astog had started to speak, “I will assist you, Maximus.” The Inhuman said, making the other curious about that as they started to get everything planned.
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1/2/1949, Tomb of The Captroids, Attilan
The Prince was with Astog, both of them looking towards the bedrock, making sure that everything was fine and as they checked on everything to see that all of the materials that made a part of Attilan were safe, The Prince had noticed that Alveus had been in the area, the part of him that was there had looked towards him with a smirk before it went and started to leave.
“What are those?” Astog asked, curious, “That’s not what you want to know.” Maximus said, “What you want to know is how you are going to help me take over all of Attilan and tear apart Blackagar’s legacy.” The man said, making Inhuman look towards him before smirking, “Fair enough, what do I need to do to join the party?” he asked, making the man smile.
“Well, Auran and I just need you to allow me to listen to your thoughts once, that is all.” Maximus said, making the man realize that there was a few other things that he had been hiding and it made the man want to show what he had in his mind so Astog did so, the Inhuman had felt the Royal enter his mind and saw everything that he saw, making the Prince smiled.
“Okay then! You and Mordis are in!” Maximus said with a laugh and smile that reminded the man of the madness that they once saw there, looking, the Inhuman started to get a bit worried that he had made a bargain with a Devil when he started to see that there was something else approaching, The Alphans had been coming and looking towards The Prince.
“Great, you’re all here!” The Prince said with a clap of his hands as Auran went and approached as well, “Maelstrom is at the worksite, disguised with Alveus, what else are we going to need to do?” Auran asked, making Maximus grin, “Not to worry, Astog, our newest member, will be more than able to help us with our journey.” The Prince said as they began to get to their work now.