Chapter 597: Clone

Chapter 597: Clone

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In the aftermath of the Sentinel's raid on Vought-owned properties worldwide, a meticulously executed plan unfolded. Across the globe, the metallic army descended upon Vought installations, systematically dismantling the company's reign. The Sentinels, under Peter's control, became an unstoppable force, ensuring that justice was served.

At each location, a portion of Vought Supes attempted desperate escapes or futile resistances, but in the end, the Sentinel army proved too strong for them. The Sentinels, with their numerical advantage, overwhelming strength, and precision, swiftly neutralized those who posed a threat to others.

The casualties among Vought's superpowered individuals was a grim sight for the executives watching. After all, each one of them was worth millions or even billions of dollars. Though they didn't have much time to think, as these executives soon found themselves in hand cuffs.

Among the notable properties that the Sentinels visited was The Sage Grove Center, a psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania, exposed as a sinister Vought subsidiary, which experimented on the civilian patients.

The Sentinels, accompanied by Peter, who did nothing but sit back and watch his army at work, faced a group of Supes who refused to surrender. And why would they? These people were involved in torturing and experimenting on civilians, so why give up when you know a heavy punishment is on the horizon?

Lamplighter, a former member of The Seven, attempted to use his flames to cover his escape by burning down the hospital, but sadly for him, the Sentinel's Compound V detection system picked up his fluctuating powers before busting in, ending his life with a hail of large caliber bullets.

As the Sentinels continued their operation, uncovering corruption and illegal practices committed by Vought, the number of captured heroes reached 146 out of the 237 employed by the company. The rest met their demise during the operation, a harsh consequence of their unwillingness to give themselves up peacefully.

Throughout the operation, the world witnessed a noticeable dip in the number of superheroes. Vought's influence, once pervasive, crumbled under the weight of a robot army and the exposed truth behind their facade.

The Sentinels, acting as a symbol of justice, had reshaped the landscape of the superhero community. With Vought in a downward spiral, which would most likely end in the companies demise, and the Sentinels to punish those who step out of line, the world would never be the same again, nor would its heroes.

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As Peter traversed through the last Vought Facility on the list, his Sentinels doing all of the work as he strolls around, he suddenly stopped and looked at a blank wall. Hearing the sound of air flowing on the other side, he wasted no time in punching open a concealed metal door, discovering a dark staircase leading downward.

Ordering his Sentinel army to complete their tasks above, Peter descended alone. In the dimly lit depths, he stumbled upon a reinforced prison-like door. 'This isn't a good sign...' he thought as he ripped it off its hinges.

Tossing the door aside, Peter entered a gloomy chamber where a child, no older than 3 or 4, sat in the corner, staring up at him with piercing blue eyes.

"Okay... picky kid, I guess..." Peter muttered as he stood up and picked the kid up with him. "How about Axel Blaze? That one's pretty cool..."

At first, the kids eyes widen as he froze, unused to being carried like this. He wonders whether he should struggle out of Peter's hold, but before he could, Peter started walking out of the room and up the stairs. "What about Kane Hendrix..."

As Peter carried the child out of the Vought facility, he continued suggesting names, trying to lighten the somber atmosphere that clung to the kid. Stepping into the sunlight, Axel's eyes adjusted, tears welling up as he stared at the world beyond his prison cell. Peter gently stopped him from looking directly at the sun as he cried, finally free.

Frowning at the kids silent anguish, Peter realized he needed to uncover the child's story. 'I also need to check if he's a psycho, like Homelander...' Unable to communicate verbally, Peter decided to use his telepathy to delve into the child's mind without his awareness.

Images flashed before him as Peter witnessed the kids entire life unfold. Surprisingly, he was born to a mother in a normal hospital, and even lived in an apartment with her afterward, but Vought intervened after a year, killing his mother and taking him away.

Scientists casually discussed this around the unaware toddler, revealing that his mother was merely an incubator paid to birth a Homelander clone. But she had grown attached and tried to escape with him. Of course, Vought eventually found them and reclaimed their asset, ending her life in the process.

Since then, the kid lived alone and neglected in the lab, clinging to fading memories of the days spent with his loving mother. Exiting the child's mind, a few tears rolled down Peter's cheeks. Although he was happy that the kid wasn't a psychopath like Homelander, he felt a profound sadness for the life the child could have had if he hadn't been separated from his mother.

As they walked away from the facility, Peter spoke gently, "kid, I know it's tough, but you're free now. We'll find a better life for you." The child, still teary-eyed, looked up at Peter, a small glimmer of trust in his eyes.

Suddenly, Peter smirked as he thought of another name. "How about Alexander Storm?" he proposed, but the kid shook his head. "Alright... you're way too picky, you know that?"

"..." The silent kid just shrugged his shoulder as if to say, 'It's not my fault your names suck...'

Rolling his eyes, Peter yells some orders to his Sentinels, which the kid in his arms seemed to finally notice, before waving his hand and opening a shimmering golden portal. "Fine, let's just ask MJ. Hopefully, she'll have a name that you'll like..."

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As Peter left, the Sentinels continued their word. And before the day was over, every Vought property was raided, and every employee, including superheroes were in custody.

With Vought's systematic takedown complete, the extent of their illicit activities came to light. The investigations revealed a web of deception, from manipulating public opinion to conducting unethical experiments. The company, once a formidable force, now faced insurmountable challenges in rebuilding its tarnished reputation.

No, it was better to say that they would never be able to come back from this. It wasn't just insurmountable, it was impossible for Vought to rebuild. If Peter's leaked evidence was the coffin, then these raids were the nails in that coffin.

Vought was officially dead, and there was no coming back.

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