Homelander: New Legacy

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By the lakeside in the backyard of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Jean was sitting in her usual spot.

But unlike before, she wasn't holding a book. Instead, she had a... tablet brought back from another world.

Not just the tablet, but also a smartphone from the parallel world accompanied her everywhere.

Even though the internet hadn't been invented in this world yet, the pre-installed games and software on the tablet and phone were enough to keep Jean entertained for a while.

However, the tablet and phone had limited storage. Most of the movies and books she downloaded were already finished, and the games had been played through multiple times. Jean was starting to grow tired of them.

Moreover, Jean wasn't particularly fond of playing games. Unlike Thor, who had become a full-fledged couch potato, she preferred chatting with people through her phone.

Online, she didn't have her telepathic abilities and couldn't see others' thoughts. It was the uncertainty and spontaneity of online conversations that made her fall in love with virtual socializing.

"Roger still isn't back yet..."

Jean sighed as she flipped through an e-book she'd already read and stared out over the lake.

Charles thought her anticipation for Roger's return was because she liked him. And indeed, Jean did have some feelings for Roger.

After all, after spending so much time together and going through so many experiences, even two unattractive people might develop feelings for each other. Jean and Roger were far from unattractive.

Roger's personality and demeanor were also very appealing to Jean. She did like him to some extent.

But now, more than the anticipation born of affection, Jean was eager for Roger's return so he could take her to explore other worlds and experience new things.

That was the real reason she missed Roger so much.

"Jean, I didn't know you missed me this much."

Hearing Jean's self-talk, Roger stepped out from behind the tree she was leaning against and smiled at her.

When Jean saw Roger emerge, she froze momentarily. Then, her face turned visibly red, and she quickly stood up, asking, "Roger? When did you get back?"

"Just now. Came by to ask the Professor for a favor and thought I'd stop by to see you."

Roger grinned as he spoke.

Jean's face remained flushed as she nervously adjusted her hair and said, "I see. So, you've finished your business in the other world?"

"More or less." Roger offered a casual explanation, then glanced at the tablet and phone in her hands. "Looks like you've been keeping yourself busy. Finished all the movies I downloaded for you?"

Roger was acutely aware of how difficult it was for someone used to modern technology to adjust to the comparatively primitive 1980s.

So, he figured Jean's eagerness for his return was likely because she'd run out of content on her phone and tablet and wanted to restock from other worlds.

That Jean had turned into such a tech-savvy girl was something Roger hadn't anticipated. But since she didn't seem to be developing any unhealthy habits, he wasn't too concerned.

After all, who didn't use their phone these days?

As long as it didn't interfere with her growth, it was fine.

Holding onto her devices, Jean saw the amused look in Roger's eyes and gave a subtle nod.

It was true she had wanted him back for that reason, but now that he'd brought it up, she felt a mix of emotions.

"This time, I'll take you with me. But you'll need to prepare for a potential battle."

Roger told Jean, giving her a brief rundown of the situation in the DC world.

Jean frowned. "Another fight? Is it that dangerous there?"

"Well, it's a world derived from comics. Lots of villains are to be expected. That's why we need to help them."

Roger explained.

Although he wanted to point out that, as a member of the X-Men, Jean wasn't really in a position to call the DC world dangerous, he held back.

In the timeline of the new X-Men movies, the only major events Jean experienced were the Apocalypse crisis and the Dark Phoenix saga.

Now that Roger had nipped the Dark Phoenix saga in the bud, Jean didn't have to deal with it. To her, the Apocalypse incident was the sole major crisis.

In contrast, the DC world had alien invasions, Batman vs. Superman, and all sorts of chaos.

Thinking about it that way, Roger couldn't argue much. In both Marvel and DC, trouble seemed to be never-ending.

"Did you finish assembling your team?"

Jean asked, knowing Roger had long been planning to form one.

"Pretty much," Roger replied. "Including you and Nebula, we've got four members so far."

"Only one more since last time?"

"Cough, well… good teammates aren't easy to find. But if all goes well, Bucky should be joining us too. That'll make five."

"Bucky?"

"Another friend of mine. I'll introduce you."

The two chatted as they returned to the mansion. Charles had just finished restoring Starlight's memories and allowed her to rest.

When Roger and Jean walked in together, Charles said, "This child's memories are mostly recovered. Are you planning to leave with her now, or will you stay a bit longer?"

"I'm not in a rush. Jean might be away for a long time this time, so I'll let her say her goodbyes. Also, Professor, I have a favor to ask."

"Oh? What is it?"

Roger looked at the sleeping Starlight on the couch and said, "You've seen her memories, so you probably know about the... let's say 'troublesome' company in my world, Vought International."

"Yes, the ones who brainwashed Annie, right?"

"Exactly. While most of the company's upper management are ordinary people, they're widely dispersed and have ties to government officials. It's hard for us to root them all out, so…"

"So, you want me to come to your world and use my abilities to locate them all?"

Charles easily understood Roger's intention and smiled. "No problem, if it's that simple."

Relieved, Roger grinned and said, "That's all I need. Don't worry—I won't ask for help with anything else."

"I'd help even with more significant problems, as long as you're not asking me to help you rule the world. Small favors are no issue."

Charles joked, lightening the mood.

Meanwhile, Jean said her goodbyes to her acquaintances at the mansion. Having done it once before, she navigated the process smoothly.

Some people were reluctant to see her go, while others expressed interest in joining her in exploring other worlds.

But since Roger was the one making the decisions, and he wasn't keen on taking more mutants along, most of them stayed behind despite their convenient abilities.

Charles also made arrangements for his absence, even though he wouldn't be gone long.

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"Are you all ready?"

After tidying up his desk, Charles nodded. "Almost. Shall we go?"

"Yeah, let's."

With Jean also packed, Roger prepared to take her and Charles back to The Boys universe.

But to Roger's surprise, Jean showed up with a young girl in tow—Clarice, aka Blink.

"Jean, who's this—?"

Roger frowned, questioning the situation.

Jean sighed and said, "Clarice insisted on coming with us."

"This is ridiculous."

Roger looked at the barely teenage Clarice and felt annoyed.

It wasn't that her abilities were useless—far from it. Being able to create portals was incredibly practical.

But Clarice was just too young, no more than twelve.

Even if she looked a bit older, like a teenager, her actual age was undeniable. Roger couldn't justify dragging a child along on his adventures.

"I… I'll protect myself! Please take me to see other worlds!"

Seeing Roger's irritation, Clarice ran over and pleaded with him.

She was closest to Jean and Roger in the mansion, as Roger had rescued her from Stryker's men.

When Roger left without her last time, she had been heartbroken. Now that he was back, she refused to miss the chance to join him.

"No!"

But Roger's stance was firm.

He had no intention of enlisting child soldiers.

Clarice's face crumpled, on the verge of tears, when Charles stepped in.

"If it's not too much trouble, taking her to your world for a look might be a good idea."

"Charles, are you crazy?" Roger stared at him as if he'd lost his mind. "She's just a kid."

Charles replied calmly, "That's why I'm saying to let her visit your world first. I don't think she should join your team either, but sometimes, we have to respect children's choices."

Roger hesitated, looking at Clarice's hopeful eyes and recalling her unique abilities.

Finally, he let out a long sigh and said, "Fine. If it's just to my world, you can come. But whether you join my team depends on your performance."

"Yay!"

Clarice jumped up with joy.

After some final discussions, Roger opened the portal to The Boys universe.

Thanks to the enhancements to the Space Stone, the spatial compression during travel was negligible, ensuring a smooth journey for ordinary people like Charles and Clarice.

When they arrived, Charles asked, "Are we there?"

Roger nodded.

"We're here. Let's get started immediately. I'll take you to the device."

Eager to proceed, Roger led Charles to the top floor of Vought Tower, ready to put their plans into action.

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