The Five Wonders (Name mostly a placeholder)

A team with all the members originating from Cardinal City. They go wherever help is needed, whether that's in Asia, Australia, or anywhere else, really. The team still has a lot to learn, but they are dedicated to helping out where they are needed. They are mostly seen in towns without local heroes, as they need help more than the major cities with heroes. They are a public team, that is trending quite often on all social media platforms.

 

 

Alias: Ophidian

Real Name: Lysander Maddox Thain

Gender: Male

Allegiance: Hero

Powers: powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Snake_Physiology

Backstory: Having the name Lysander makes it really easy to get picked on. So even though he started to call himself Zander, the bullying was prevalent throughout elementary and middle school. This is when his interest in reptiles began, more specifically snakes. He would research everything there is to know about snakes. In high school, he would get a part time job at the Cardinal City Zoo. It was also during this time when he volunteered to a Genetech experiment. Genetech infused him with the DNA of a rough green snake. The experimental procedure worked, and he now had various abilities/traits of a snake. He's able to break even the strongest metals with his bite. He can create a scale like armor, as a sort of defense mechanism, increasing the damage he can withstand. That's not even considering the enhanced strength, smell, flexibility, agility, and lung capacity. Since snakes as a species are only seen as pure evil, Lysander decided to try and change that stigma, by becoming the hero Ophidian.

 

Alias: Redshift (Currently), Blur (Formerly)

Real Name: Brooke Benson

Gender: Female

Allegiance: Hero

Backstory: Brooke would always be running around, being active in various sports. Despite looking quite happy, there was a deep seeded sadness within her, which she couldn't shake. Her powers didn't make things any easier. A constant need to be moving around, with her whole body vibrating constantly. It freaked her parents out various times, and would visit several specialists, but there wasn't a solution given to this problem. This problem would lead to her pushing away any guys that were interested in her romantically, as she didn't want to hurt them. It was at this time in which she would become a hero, as running seemed to stop the vibrating, at least for a short while. She would call herself Blur, as that's all she is when she's running. Since she was just a freshman in high-school at the time, she mostly avoided fights with villains, and focused on rescue operations. This eventually attracted the attention of the first Burnout, Garrett Reddick. He saw her potential, and wanted to teach her how to better use her gifts. At least that's what she thought. In reality, he wanted to find someone who he could truly mold, as his attempts with his son didn't work. He would find a way to lessen the rate at which she vibrates, and in return, she became his sidekick. This was during the time when his son Marcus was in a coma. Now being able to somewhat control her vibrations, she would have various flings with different guys, even going so far as to sleep with some of them, as she didn't see her own worth. While she was considered his sidekick, Brooke had her own ideas of what being a hero entailed, as the examples were all around them. This would lead to them fighting, even during battles with supervillains. Brooke would stop being his sidekick altogether upon graduating high school. three years later, when she couldn't take it anymore. Adopting a new name, Redshift, along with a new costume, she would become a hero in her own right. The sadness was still there though, as all of her high-school friends moved on, while she started working a minimum wage job. There were times when she considered ending it all, but being a hero pushed her through it all. A solution would come years later, though not necessarily the one she may have expected, in the form of Euphoria. It was the new drug of choice for the seedy underbelly of Cardinal City. People who wanted a way out of their sadness. Of course Brooke would take this opportunity to get some for herself. Obviously this was a conflict of interest, but she couldn't stand being sad anymore. A new hero calling himself Burnout would be seen in public for the first time, but Brooke recognized that it wasn't Garrett. After taking Euphoria, she would feel indestructible, like she could do anything. She had no fear, which led to her charging headfirst into a supervillain prison breakout by herself. This new Burnout would save her from getting herself killed, even though she tried so hard to do things by herself. He delayed her until Archon arrived, who would round up most of the escapees. After the effects of the drug wore off, Brooke thanked this new Burnout, by kissing him and running away straight after. She recalls that this Burnout is nothing like the monster Burnout she was the sidekick of. Hopefully, in time, she can find a way past her inner sadness, along with the vibrations, but for now, she's Redshift, a hero whose always on the move to save whoever she can.

 

Alias: Ice Wall

Real Name: Eric Beaumont

Allegiance: Hero

Powers: Minimal Cryokinesis.

Background: When Eric was younger and in school, his class went on a field trip to Sunrise City. During the trip, Eric got separated from the group, and wandered on his own. Eventually, he came across what he thought was a shield. In reality, it was a coolant system for an alien device, used in the invasion on Sunrise City years ago. Once he touched it, he started to feel different. It was as though the coolant had fused into his body. He would soon learn of his abilities. He could shoot off blasts of ice, and was able to instantaneously freeze whatever he wanted with just a thought. He developed his combat skills through years of training in different forms of martial arts. He didn't really want to fully rely on his powers when he was crime fighting, so he decided to learn how to use a shield. He decided to go back to Sunrise when the Glorbax attacked, and helped out as best he could, trying to save as many as he could. Saved the person who would later become the Sunrise hero known as Tricksta. After the invasion, he returned to Cardinal. He primarily focuses on street level crime, on gangs like the West End Warriors. Since he's grown attached to using a shield, he doesn't use his powers all too much now, mostly just for transportation sake, and in emergencies. Eric decided on his costume for the sake of easy mobility, and to have some protection when he's fighting. Also helps that everyone loves ninjas, right?! Eric doesn't like to be in the limelight as much as other heroes do, as he doesn't do it for the fame.

 

Alias: Bonzer

Real Name: Cameron Cross

Gender: Male

Allegiance: Hero

Backstory: Cameron Cross grew up singing around the house. At the age of 19, he was signed to a record label after they saw a video of him singing online. He then produced his first and only single, titled "No Chances". A one hit wonder. After that, he was all but forgotten. Years pass, and he realizes that he can be in the spotlight once more. After seeing all these various heroes, he decides to become a hero, as they get quite the publicity. As he fights crime, he has his song playing in the background. The suit he was able to get after years of saving money.

 

Alias: Rave

Real Name: Neo

Gender: Female

Allegiance: Hero

Powers: Neon (Just search up infamous second son Neon powers and that's the basic gist of it)

Backstory: Neo growing up always loved being the centre of attention. She learned early on that she had a beautiful singing voice, which she would use to gain fame. "Rave" became her online persona when she would sing covers, as well as original songs. Her videos would garner the attraction of millions, launching her into stardom. This led to her landing a record deal at one of the only record companies located in Cardinal City. Towards her fans, she is very appreciative, and kind to them, even if they are quite eccentric at times. It was because of them that she even made it this far though. She performed all around Cardinal City, using her powers to enhance the experience for everyone watching. This would go on for several years before one of the worst years of her life happened. A crazed fan would end up stalking her for a year, trying to get with her, and just tried to be around her in every minute of every day. It got creepier and creepier as time went on, before eventually she filed a restraining order against him. It was during this time, where she felt everyone kept putting her up on this pedestal, instead of being treated like a normal human being. She would hear of this new hero calling himself Bonzer, that would fight crime, while Cameron Cross' music would play in the background. Eventually she learned of Cameron Cross actually being Bonzer. They knew each other through the music industry, so she asked him for advice about the hero gig. Though with him only caring about the fame, he didn't really give all that much helpful advice. Deciding to become a hero, Neo donned the "Rave" name once more, to fight crime, while also trying to live a normal life as Neo. To this day no one knows of her true identity.

 

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