Whenever I met tony, he always had this air about him. This mix of "I'm so rich I own a country" and "I'm humble enough for people to trust". Both cocky and human at the same time. As me and foggy were walking up the steps, I recognized the gallons of cheap perfume and hum of an engine any where. Tony just got done saying his peace to congress. Senator lee from New York seems to be the only one on our side so far. "Matt" he said in a very calm tone. "Mr. Stark. Hope you're fine this afternoon." "I will be when congress can see their errors." He sounded half hearted about it. Like he wanted the bill to be signed asap. I realized he wasn't fighting the bill, he was trying to suppress it. "That's what I aim to do, tony." The press soon followed him back to his limo after he set off. It was showtime, and I had a few aces up my sleeves.
"All rise" called the bailiff as the justices entered. We all took our seats as the justices looked down on us as if we were drifters of the streets. "Frankly, Mr. Murdock" said one of the justices "I only took this case of yours because of the recommendation of nick fury. He saved my life in the war. I want to repay his debt. This does not make me see your point". I went back to my desk as the prosecutors began their debate, stating the "safety" and "health of the populace" were very important, more so than any hero. It was honestly the most belligerent attack on superheroes I've ever seen. He called them disgraceful, ugly abominations of humanity. I could feel his blood flow and heart beat get higher. He didn't want to make the bill happen: he wanted to make an example out of this case for all heroes. Not on my watch. He finally sat down after much hate and debauchery. It was my turn to make my case. "Heroes, your honors, are needed. They protect our streets and cities from enemies both big and small. I've been on the front line of the war on crime. Half of all the murders and rapists and villains have been brought in not by swat teams or S.H.I.E.L.D, but by extraordinary men and women who defend us. Are we really about to turn our greatest weapons against each other? Think of the casualties, super and civilian, that would be lost from the ensuing war. If they did sign up with the government, all their personal data would be up for grabs. Children, family, friends, they'd all be in danger because of a government pay check. And while some may parade around in costumes and create villains of their own from their actions, they mean well. Captain America has been here since WWII, and has lost much over the course of his life. All because his name is on a document, and the wrong person got their hands on it. While some people like the fantastic 4 and iron man may be public, the consequences are still there. The law, like the mutant registration act, would put a target on anyone's back whose enemies want them dead. We need these people on our side. Otherwise, there'd be more harm than good." I was walking away when I heard a justice whisper to another about dismissing my case. I turned around and said "and nick fury? The guy who saved your life? He would say the same damn thing." Court would continue the next day, and I think I made my statement well enough. I suited up and went out on patrol: it was time to get back to work.
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Daredevil: Civil War
Ciencia FicciónAfter an act of heroism turned Matt Murdock into a blind man, life was different. No friends, no common ground with others. But with the loss of his sight he gained enhanced senses. He sought out to become a lawyer and did....until his father was mu...
