Date: May 5, 2015
Global News Network – Live Broadcast
The newsroom lights gleamed off the polished desk as the anchor's voice carried across millions of screens. "Tonight, the world is still reeling from the catastrophic events in Johannesburg, South Africa and the revelation of the artificial intelligence known as Ultron—an AI said to have been created by none other than Tony Stark of the Avengers."
Images flickered across the broadcast: crumbling skyscrapers in Johannesburg, citizens running as drones tore through the streets, and—most damning of all—the green blur of the Hulk smashing through vehicles and storefronts in an uncontrollable rage.
"Though details remain unclear," the anchor continued, his expression grave, "sources confirm that the Avengers' attempt at creating a 'peacekeeping program' backfired—resulting in Ultron's global assault. Many are now asking: who watches Earth's mightiest heroes?"
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"...the rampage in Johannesburg left entire city blocks devastated. Witnesses report the Hulk was only stopped after Stark deployed a massive 'Hulkbuster' armor, leveling additional infrastructure in the battle. Civilian casualties are still being counted."
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Footage rolled of Senator Boynton, his face red with fury, slamming his fist at a podium. "Stark unleashed a monster on the world—two monsters! The people deserve accountability. The Avengers cannot act outside of oversight any longer. They are vigilantes with weapons of mass destruction."
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A middle-aged woman in Johannesburg, her voice trembling, stood amidst the rubble of what was once her shop. "My store is gone. Everything... gone. The Avengers said they protect us, but who protects us from them?"
A younger man, angry, shoved past the microphone. His eyes were wide with a mix of fear and rage. "Stark plays god, and we pay the price."
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The anchor shuffled papers, his posture stiff. "Meanwhile, the Avengers' current whereabouts are unknown. Sources suggest they have gone underground, retreating after the Ultron incident. The world is left asking—without oversight, without answers—can the Avengers still be trusted?"
The camera lingered on the shattered streets of Johannesburg one last time before the feed cut to a commercial.