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Honor Valley Park...Months Ago

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"Hey, I'm glad you decided to meet with me." A slight nod of acknowledgement, because that's the most she could muster. There's an air of familiarity lingering between the two. A chance meeting some time ago.

"It's been nearly a year since...everything went down. Thank you, President Pierce." A slight grin before she breathes through pursed lips. It's still strange living in this woman's skin.

"You don't have to thank me, Brian. Right time, right place." Together they shared a common enemy. Ada Guillaume. For the last year, since arriving in the new universe, Clarice Michelle Pierce has been trying to make sense of Ada's purpose. She was a prophet of some sort. Her massacres were an operatic prayer for whatever god she praised, but finding the why behind it all was easier said then done.

"I've been using your Dominus International contacts and trying to make sense of the terrorist group that attacked Grimm. It's not easy. None of these people make sense to me." Liafador's behaved differently in the new universe. Where were the LeBeau's? Why wasn't France in space? Miss Pierce couldn't even find Loner's Nightclub.

"What do you mean? I've poured so much into finding that woman. Proving to STRIKE...to everyone that I'm not one of them. You've found nothing?" She winced as his short tempered ego flustered, but she wouldn't argue the issue. How could he know how much her lifestyle worsened when she took over her new universe identity? Clarice Michelle couldn't tap into this reality like her own. She was disconnected. He wouldn't understand. How could he?

"Maybe it's time you let her go, sweetheart. This city's gotten what it wants from you. Money and opportunity. You're just fishing for drama and attention." Her tongue's venom wasn't as sharp as of late, but her words burned just the same.

"No one wants to see you be the hero, Brian. All these people want...is someone to blame their mistakes onto. If I were you...I'd leave this city. Let them fend for themselves and let them remember who needs who." In a previous universe, Brian was her adoptive great grandfather. A great inventor that would set an example of leadership for the rest of the Zeraz legacy. She'd spend evenings in her adoptive family's estate, reading his journal's about his ideas of traveling through time and creating a peaceful society.

"You're so stressed. You're so wrapped in proving yourself to everyone else. When you should only be thinking about yourself." As she stared at the Brian Newcastle before her, Clarice Michelle could only see the pain that comes with doing good for others. The selfish nature that exudes from their pours and the ungratefulness that spills from their watery mouths.

Years and Years Ago...
Years and Years Ago...

"Once upon a time, I had the world and then someone ripped that away from me. Don't let that pain define who you are. Get up and prove to yourself....who Brian Newcastle is." Clarice Michelle couldn't stand keeping his company any longer. It hurt interacting with the Zeraz family of this universe. They were wolves convinced they were sheep and it was draining her soul. All the goddess wanted was her world to make sense once again. So, she walked away from Brian without a second thought. Her mind intent on achieving that prime sense of self-worth once again. It was the type of hunger her soul couldn't ignore anymore.

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God is a Woman - Humanity Now Institute

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"We deserve this. Matter of fact, we earned this." Clarice took a gulp of the bourbon apple cider cocktail and finished it before her assistant could even respond.

"Well, you have worked hard Miss Pierce. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this." In the old universe, Miss Pierce wasn't known for working a regular nine to five. Instead, her experience ranged from government mercenary to Olympian Queen, but reclaiming the CEO position of her new universe counterpart's company wasn't too bad.

The Humanity Now Institute was like Planned Parenthood for mutants. A series of clinics that educated young mutants about their powers, how to use contraceptives and offered cures for the more beastly looking ones. Either way, the diverse pool of super powered beings interested Miss Pierce immensely. Whereas her new counterpart turn as CEO pushed for mutant cure, Miss Pierce treated it as a last ditch option for mutants fearful of their own mental and physical health. In doing so, Clarice created a culture of solidarity the country had never seen before. A culture that was currently being ruined in some traffic jam in New York, but that was the PR department's problem.

"Please, Samantha. Dominus International has always been kind to the institute. Fam...I mean friends stick together." She'd almost forgotten, her counterpart was never adopted by the Zeraz clan. Regardless, they were friendly enough to briefly introduce Miss Pierce to Ashley Knightfall. The two had recently opened up a dialogue on using Humanity Now tech inside Valor City's Children's Hospital. Miss Pierce believed early education for parents for potential mutant children was absolutely necessary. It'd save this country the headache of dealing with an emotionally stunted mutant terrorist. That and it'd further corporate loyalty and worship. Both of which empowered the prime goddess in ways most couldn't begin to understand.

RING! RING! RING!

"I'm so sorry, sweetheart, but I've gotta take this. If Brian ever picks up his phone...do tell him I said thank you." Miss Pierce kissed her friend on both cheeks before fluttering her fingers as a wave goodbye. On her phone was her newest friend, Justine Love. The Spanish actress was left-field choice for her documentary depiction, but that wasn't something makeup and CGI couldn't fix. Regardless, the prime goddess related to the immortal actress far more than any Instagram famous model the HBO studio tried throwing her way.

"Oh my goddess, Justine. Why are you calling me so early? Please, don't tell me that party was as boring as I had imagined?" Although Justine hadn't aged past one hundred years, the two shared similar views about the world they lived in. So much so, Justine was well aware of Miss Pierce's plans to court the city's support. It's for that reason and that reason alone, Justine informed Miss Pierce about Mayor Boss' impending demise.

"Thanks for telling me, babe. Besitos." Her wickedly devilish smirk appeared on her face while her violet eyes widened at the thought of what his death meant. A vacuum of power would engulf the city. Brian Newcastle would be too preoccupied to confront it. That left her...as the only powerful name in Valor. With intentions beyond their mortal brains, Miss Pierce knew she had work to do.

"This'll be fun." As she walked to her desk to pour herself another glass, her phone slipped from her fingers, smacking the corner of the desk before dropping onto the floor and cracking.

"Oh shit, hahaha, maybe seven glasses was enough, Clarice." With a cracked screen, her son's frantic call would fall on deaf ears. Miss Pierce would instead take a seat, slumped on her chair, with her glass in hand. As she swiveled around, facing the wall of glass that overlooked the north side of Valor, the Mistress of Mayhem sipped from her glass this time. She wanted to savor these few moments to herself. As discord fell upon the city once more, she could feel herself...thriving.

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this website wants to drive away its bits of user base doesnt it

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#6  Edited By Clara Mass

Mother Science, one of three All-Seer Realm universal gods, invaded Mount Olympus years ago. In what felt looked like an act of impossibility, Mother Science dissolved the realm. Subsequently transferring the Olympian people into her unreachable realm.

For Clarice Michelle Zeraz, this was punishment for challenging the order of reality. Her insatiable need for power would no longer be mused. It would instead be used. Tasked with finding the Y behind the so-called new universe, Clara Mass instead found a world divided by genetics.

Bloodlines run rampant on this world. With roots dating back centuries, the powerful are known for their histories. For the Zeraz family, however, Clarice Michelle discovered her counterpart's bloodline differed from her prime self greatly.

The Bloodline

Clarice Michelle Pierce

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In this universe, Clarice Michelle was never adopted by the Zeraz family. She instead grew up distant from her adoptive siblings Jonathan and Marissa Zeraz. This allowed Mathias and Evelyn Pierce, founders of the Humanity Now Institute to experiment on their only daughter's genetic irregularity. The discovery of her strange genetic makeup resulted in their deaths. This Clarice's powers were faith based. A call back to the Greek ancestors of the prime universe. The more people that believed in her the more power she had over public perception and her own perceived reality. Coupled with an uncanny telepathic prowess and cunning persuasive use of pheromones, this Clarice Michelle once used her position of power to get inside the White House.

Prime Universe Children: Lionel Zeraz and Sean Zeraz. The new universe never took a liking to kids.

Jonathan Zeraz

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In the prime universe, Jonathan Zeraz was the young hero known as Thunderbolt. His unforeseen death brought the family together, but that isn't the case for this universe. The Jonathan of this Earth is the pillar of the Zeraz fortune. He's a former actor turned multimillionaire businessman. Who's particular investment in Dominus International has set the standard for what the country could become if it invested in the Grid. The Grid being the A.I. used in Valor City for security purposes.

Children: Alana Zeraz, Samantha Zeraz and Sabrina Zeraz

Marissa Sampson-Zeraz

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Marissa's Doughnut and Pastry Shop is wildly known as the place to chill and chew whenever in Valor City. Even though she's the half-sibling of Jonathan, her place in the family is never questioned. A product of an infidelity, the culinary art major grew up criticized and often ostracized by the general public. She tried separating herself from the family by joining the military during the height of the Iraq War. It took two separate tours in Kuwait and Syria before Marissa returned to her family. She speaks about her feelings through music. Often singing to customers during Saturday's karaoke night at the shop. Marissa's relationship with her family has strengthened recently. Largely due in part of L.A.W. (Law Abiding Warriors), the independent security contractor that Jonathan hired to protect Dominus International's greatest investment: Valor City. She believes it's made the city safer since the initial Grimm attack.

Alana, Samantha, Sabrina Zeraz

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Alana, Samantha and Sabrina Zeraz are a telepathic hive mind. Alana can erase memories, Samantha can create memories and Sabrina can heal a fractured psyche. As a hive mind, the Zeraz sisters can infiltrate any mind beyond individual telepathic suggestions. As the product of teen pregnancy, the girls acted as Jonathan's inspiration to leave Hollywood for the board room. They've acted as their father's guiding hand ever since. Their most challenging task was finding Brian Maddox Junior and creating the Newcastle heir. As the Zeraz family legacies, the triplets have acted as Brian's counsel. Their father's stock in Dominus International is dependent on Brian's ascent.

Annabelle Sera

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Annabelle Sera left Portugal for the Americas centuries ago. She arrived with her parents, devout Christians who brought the word of Christ into this new land. Annabelle was a widow when she arrived. Her husband died during the voyage. A bit distracted if not completely disassociated from reality, Annabelle once mispronounced her last name to Cassius Grimm and was called Zeraz from that day on. She would meet and fall in love with Thomas Newcastle some time after her family's arrival. He would then pluck her from that point in time and bring her into the modern world. The rest of her story is riddled with a psyche break that made her unfit for motherhood.

Children: Brian Maddox/Newcastle/Zeraz?

Brian Newcastle

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Brian is technically the direct ancestor of the entire modern Zeraz bloodline, but how that comes about is unknown. It's why Jonathan and his daughter's have done just about everything to prop the young man up. From organizing the fall of the Force to propelling him into the public eye as the symbol of Valor City. Brian's memories of his mom are few and far between. He's never investigated that part of his life, but the fact remains - he's family. And Valor City is his family's birthright.

Noah Addams

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This isn't the same mentally troubled nephew the prime Clarice Michelle helped raise. Noah has no interest in finding closure, because Jonathan hasn't died. Meaning his mother, Cassandra Addams, has never told him the truth. This concerns the prime universe Clarice Michelle immensely, because that means he's still involved with the Future Conquerors. They're a society of ritualistic gangsters bond by the blood of their covenant. Maybe this universe is different. Maybe this Noah is safe if he's been allowed to live unaware of his parent's diabolical histories.

The Zeraz Group's Investments

The Humanity Now Institute

The Patriarch
The Patriarch

Elias Zeraz started the Zeraz Group, a private intelligence agency devoted to collecting information on all types of people. During Reagan administration, the Zeraz Group invested in the Humanity Now Institute as a counterpoint to the president's ignorance to the HIV epidemic. The Humanity Now Institute would develop into a series of clinics across the country meant to assist those afflicted by the disease. Nowadays, it's become a the leading healthcare practitioner for American's afflicted by the mutant genome. The Humanity Now Institute, however, wasn't the first investment made by the Zeraz Group. Elias believed if he withheld the darkest secrets from those in power, he could manipulate them in helping him develop his idea of the perfect world.

In the late 1980's he started working with the Sampson family and their private military company known as L.A.W. Together they began apprehending mutant threats across the globe and returning them to the Humanity Now Institute. These criminals were dissected and studied with the intention of developing weapons that could combat these kind of threats in a more proficient manner. Many years after, Elias would pass before his dream could be realized. His last act before passing was buying stock in Animus Corporation and leaving Jonathan with a target to find. Brian Maddox Junior...the soon to be Newcastle heir.

The L.A.W.

After the fall of Grimm City, Brian Newcastle sold portions of his Animus Corporation stock to pay citizens a wage for helping reconstruct the city, but there wasn't enough money in the world to rebuild the newly anointed Valor City and restructure its police system in a matter of weeks.

That's why Brian in conjunction with the Mayor's office brokered a deal with the Samspon family. The private security company offered their services if they were allowed to remodel the few remaining Force stations in the city and establish "The L.A.W. (Law Abiding Warriors)" within Valor City as a sign of good faith in their efforts to protect and serve. The intention was to create the blueprint for what could become the premiere security force for the entire nation.

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After 40% of the population died after Ada Guillaume's sarin gas attack, there are under 12,000 residents currently living in Valor City and only 250 known metahumans. As a result, the Humanity Now Institute's first attempts at using their metahuman tailored weaponry have begun. These type of weapons include:

  • Peacemaker: Uses rounds smaller and lighter than the standard 5.56 mm firing solution used by a number of NATO countries. It grants increased ammunition storage per-magazine with no deficiencies on combat effectiveness. The firearm's rounds have much higher muzzle velocity and superior armor penetration compared to conventional ammunition. Instead of conventional rounds like bullets, this firearm uses fin-stabilized hyper sonic darts. With a short barrel, this firearm is best equipped for close-range fire and has a cyclic rate of 900 rounds per minute with a magazine size of 40 and a maximum ammunition of 160.
  • Heavyweight: A large shoulder-mounted weapon, the laser cannon is a directed-energy weapon designed to overcome meta humans of significant durability. It generates an initial targeting laser for aim assistance, and following a two second waiting period, the main high-powered laser is fired, hitting the target with a train of short light pulses that cause quick evaporation and expansion of the target surface to generate explosive shock-waves that cause severe damage.
  • Microwave: Emits microwave beams that quickly heat the bodily fluids and fat molecules beneath a target's skin. The microwave beam gun can be adjusted to achieve any number of effects ranging from using microwave beams to boil a target from the inside, light flammable objects on fire via continued exposure, and explode sealed objects that contain liquid by increasing the internal pressure by creating steam from the boiling liquids.
  • The Stake: Fully automatic, a magazine-fed weapon that uses magnetic fields to hyper-accelerate its' rounds to high velocities. It's ammunition consists of metal rounds that are superheated and elongated into metal spikes. Furthermore, two large tungsten carbide blades are mounted under the gun's barrel to be used for quick melee sequences should a target close the distance. The rounds are fed into the gun by a small drum magazine with a 40 round capacity. It has a maximum ammunition of 320 rounds, a rate of fire of 480 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 76.2 miles per second, and a maximum range of 40 meters.

First A.I.D. Labs

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First A.I.D. Labs are a series of sophisticated, state of the art facilities lead by the world's brightest minds. The construction was made possible by Dominus International's majority stock holder, Brian Newcastle, with the intention of creating a stronger, smarter and more adept world.

Each of the First A.I.D. Labs' facilities has a division dedicated to an area of expertise meant to further individual studies. These include mutant biology, the existence of magic, as well as alien technology.

First A.I.D Labs is situated by the Honor Valley River, across the street from Valor City's Children Hospital. As a beacon of intellectual evolution and prosperity, First A.I.D. Labs acts as a boost in morale and economic growth for the city after a heinous attack from criminal meta humans nearly crippled the community.

The Zeraz Timeline

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So, you're probably wondering what happens now? If you asked Clarice Michelle, she wouldn't know how to answer. The Universal Gods have shunted her since discovering Y-Intercept in the new universe, the impervious Impero hasn't spoken to her in some time and the Observer refuses to give her access to the power lavaliere. In other words, it's not easy being Clarice Michelle Pierce.

Thankfully, taking control of the new universe Clarice Michelle's life has given her quite the amount of information. With access to young mutants' data from across the country, going back decades, Clarice Michelle has developed an interest in assembling a new kind of Queen's court.

However, Clarice Michelle has never been one for singular ventures. After all it was her particular interest in her new universe family's history that helped her uncover Brian Newcastle's place in the family web. She knew she liked that boy.

With that in mind, what are her family's goals with the Institute, LAW and Dominus International's First AID Labs? If Brian Newcastle must establish the Zeraz legacy, what event will incur that necessity? Only time will tell. Either way, anyone who steps to her bloodline...Clarice Michelle Pierce will be there. Ready to protect her kin, because she has to see where the story leads of course.

Until then, Clarice Michelle is well aware of the universal gods and the kingdom they've taken away from her. Without her baby boys, the prime goddess is dead set on interacting with this world however she chooses. After all, she's got nothing to left to lose and if that means making a new kind of kingdom...then so be it. Consequences be damned.

*this is meant to be a personal reference for myself. I'll be adding to it....so I don't confuse myself about my own damn canon lol

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My laptop is back and working perfectly. So, guess what that means???

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#9  Edited By Clara Mass

The Unknown Queen, Part 1

It's different. This new universe. It's like an unwanted burden and she's a mother without a choice. So much so, it's become quite the living adjustment for Clarice Michelle.

It took about six or seven months to make sense of her new universe counterpart's life. From her political scandals to alleged criminal negligence, Miss Pierce faced waves of public scrutiny from the moment she took over this woman's identity. The amount of work it took to revitalize her counterpart's brand without the aid of her powers was beyond exhausting. It was downright tiring.

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Now here she was, the political patriarchy survivalist. A modernist fairy-tale of feminism's intersection with mutant rights activism. Her story of survival was plastered across Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ. How the world's first female president was ousted out of office for being a mutant.

From the coupe and her reemergence to her partnership with the Humanity Now Institute. Miss Pierce was praised for her strength and resilience despite the odds stacked against her. With so much ripe material, there were a pair of HBO producers booked to meet with Miss Pierce about a possible documentary. So, why wasn't she excited?

"Good morning, Miss Pierce. Your four o'clock will be here shortly." A cheerful voice rang inside the milky white office of Clarice Michelle. Inside the prime goddess stood as the centerpiece of her private world, only tethered to this personal reality by the things she surrounded herself with. From pictures of her sons, Lionel and Sean to the lone family portrait of her nephew Noah and herself. Everything else...everyone else didn't matter and anyone could feel that sense of disconnect whenever they stepped inside this familial memorial.

"I..I can tell them to come back later?" The assistant pressed his clipboard against and bowed his head like any decent servant would. He'd disturbed her privacy and for a moment her cold snakelike glare draped his body like a vice grip.

"It's okay, sweetheart. The essence of time sometimes gets lost on me. Y'know what I mean?" Her smile has always been a bit chilly. Maybe even colder than the snow swaying onto the outside concrete. Even so the assistant hoped if not prayed for her forgiveness and when she did his chest raised with such alleviation.

"Of course, of course, Miss Pierce! You're such an icon! Like I honestly LIVE for you. I'll be sure to let the producer's know who they're dealing with before they even step inside."

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