My Cyclonia Academia (MHA AU)

Chapter Twelve - A New Era

After the defeat of the Colonel, all those who served him pledged their loyalty to the Cyclonian Syndicate. With the Colonel's dead and the acquisition of his forces, the Cyclonian Syndicate had effectively saved itself from destruction. For Master Cyclonis, this was an opportunity. Now the whole world knew of the existence of the Cyclonian Syndicate. Not only that, but the Cyclonian Syndicate was established as a credible threat. After the gang war, Master Cyclonis had moved the Cyclonian Syndicate into a new compound. Once the Syndicate settled into the new compound, Master Cyclonis assembled her chief lieutenants along with Doctor Skaal and Proteus as well as Swordkil. 

Master Cyclonis: Count Ulric, have the Raptors received their pay? 

Count Ulric: Yes, Master Cyclonis. I personally delivered the payment to Repton. He was most satisfied. 

Master Cyclonis: Very good, my Count. Doctor Skaal. It seems Proteus proved to be quite invaluable in our war against the Colonel. 

Skaal: I am proud to say that Proteus exceeded all expectations. 

Master Cyclonis took note of Skaal's words. She gestured Proteus to approach her. As Proteus approaches her, Master Cyclonis speaks.

Master Cyclonis: Who do you serve? 

Proteus: I have been programmed to serve the Cyclonian Syndicate without question. 

Master Cyclonis: Very good. I have no doubt that you will serve the Cyclonian Syndicate well. 

Master Cyclonis soon turned her attention to Dark Ace as well as Ravess, Snipe and Swordkil.

Master Cyclonis: The same praise goes to the rest of you. You have all served the Cyclonian Syndicate greatly this day. 

Dark Ace: We are yours to command, Master Cyclonis. 

Master Cyclonis: Today is the start of a new era for the Cyclonian Syndicate. For decades, the Cyclonian Syndicate has worked from the shadows. But now the whole world knows of our existence. But in this, I see an opportunity. With All Might's retirement, this....Hero Society is vulnerable. In these uncertain times, there is opportunity. Opportunity that we will seize by the throat. 

As Master Cyclonis spoke with authority, Count Ulric could the late Master Anarchis within Cyclonis. A sense of pride fell on the old man as he watched Master Cyclonis grow into a more powerful and capable leader. She had emerged from this challenge a stronger and wiser leader. 

Count Ulric: You have proven to the whole world that you truly are worthy to lead the Cyclonian Syndicate. 

Master Cyclonis: This is only the beginning, my Count. Today marks a new era for the Cyclonian Syndicate. We have shown the world what we are capable of. And with the retirement of All Might, the Heroes are without a champion. No longer do they have a Symbol of Peace to carry the banner. 

Ravess: What about those brats?

As Ravess asked this, Master Cyclonis paused for a moment. She thought of her failed attempt to recruit Piper as an ally as well as her battle with Aerrow. Despite all that transpired on that day, Master Cyclonis still saw Piper as a potential ally. However, there was something about Aerrow that piqued her interest. For whatever reason she doesn't know, Aerrow seemed familiar to her. 

Master Cyclonis: These Storm Hawks will be dealt with in due time. But for now, we must move forward with our operations. Time is a factor we cannot waste. Though the Cyclonian Syndicate has become stronger, we must move quickly to maintain our standing in the criminal underworld. This gang war took a toll on both our resources and our operations. 

Count Ulric: A wise choice, Master Cyclonis. This gang war has done considerable damage to the Syndicate. 

Swordkil: But we have a hell of a lot more muscle now than we did before. 

Count Ulric: But we were forced to focus all of our efforts into fighting the Colonel. That puts us in a less than desirable position. 

Master Cyclonis could tell that the current position of the Cyclonian Syndicate could potentially bring complications. 

Master Cyclonis: Then we know what must be done. Doctor Skaal, continue your experiments.

Skaal: As you wish, Master Cyclonis. Proteus is yours to command. 

Master Cyclonis: Ravess, you and Snipe will seek out whatever remains of the Colonel's forces. If they refuse to join, kill them. Swordkil, you will accompany them. 

With that, Ravess and Snipe along with Swordkil left the room to begin their mission to purge what remains of the Colonel's gang. When Master Cyclonis was left alone with Dark Ace and Count Ulric, Cyclonis spoke to her most trusted lieutenants. 

Master Cyclonis: This war was a test to see if the Cyclonian Syndicate could survive under my rule. Suffice to say that it has and it shall. But I cannot take all the credit. Your loyalty allowed us to stand tall against the Colonel. 

Dark Ace: I am yours to command, Master Cyclonis. I shall strike down your enemies wherever they may be. I will be your guardian for as long as I live.

Count Ulric: My loyalty to you and the Cyclonian Syndicate remains absolute.

Master Cyclonis: Good. You are dismissed. 

With that, Dark Ace and Count Ulric left the room, leaving Master Cyclonis alone with her thoughts. With all that has happened, Master Cyclonis couldn't help but smile.

Master Cyclonis: It shall be mine. It shall all be mine. 

In that moment, the Cyclonian Syndicate had emerged from it's turmoil stronger and more powerful than ever. Master Cyclonis would use the newfound power of the Cyclonian Syndicate to advance the goals of the Syndicate as well as expand her own power. A new era of the Cyclonian Syndicate had begun.