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"This had better be important Rollins. I was getting ready to go bowling with Harry and Meghan." "I wouldn't have summoned you if it wasn't Sparks. I trust you received my memo a few weeks ago regarding an impending threat by a dangerous organization known as Cooley & The Gang." "Maybe. Don't really remember. I'm not that big on reading memos unless they're about me. What did it say?" "Sigh. You have to stay on top of these things Sparks." "Refresh my memory please." "Okay but you gotta take this job more seriously Sparks" Rollins warned.

"A few months ago while completing a military exercise in the Arctic Ocean, Captain Samuel Cooley and his crew mysteriously disappeared. Their submarine was eventually pulled from the ocean but when the Navy opened it up, Cooley and his crew were missing. They suspected that the men were subjected to a radiation leak. That and the exposure to such intense cold drastically altered their DNA. They underwent an amazing physical metamorphosis which allowed for them to withstand subzero temperatures. However, they aren't able to survive once they leave the icy ocean floor. Cooley has vowed to start a new Ice Age as he wants revenge for what he's turned into: half-man/half-ice.

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"Yawn. You know what Rollins, I'm starting to get tired of having to save the world every other day. I'm a billionaire, I'm charming, and very good-looking. I should be jet-setting across the globe with beautiful women, attending red carpet galas in Hollywood, and keeping up with the Kardashians. But instead I have to fly across the globe in high-tech body armor that I designed by the way. And yet I have to keep my identity a secret. I've had enough of the covert missions, fighting supervillains, and this Goody Two-shoes organization." "But we need you Sparks!" "You just need my armor which I'm about to toss out of this private jet." "Sparks! Don't be a fool!" Rollins shouted.

"Goodbye Scarlet Falcon! It's been a slice!"

San Diego, California

"Hey Héctor, can I play too?" Paloma asked her big brother. "We're playing superheroes and the answer is no. You're too small, you'll probably get hurt, and the last time I checked, The Scarlet Falcon was a boy." "I know everything about him. He wears a special suit of armor and keeps the world safe from bad guys. Pleeeeeeeeease!" "What happens if you get knocked down during one of our elaborate fight scenes? You'll start to cry and Mom will yell at me. Why don't you go for a walk and look for butterflies?" With tears welling up in her eyes, Paloma walked away.

"Stupid older brother" Palioma muttered to herself. "I bet I know more about The Scarlet Falcon than his friends do. It's not fair. I'd be an awesome superhero." As Paloma continued to stew, a large briefcase came crashing down nearly landing on top of her." "Yikes! That briefcase nearly hit me. It must've fallen out of plane. I better call Héctor and his friends over and....why bother? They won't let me play superheroes so I won't let them see what's in this briefcase." Before she could get a closer look, the briefcase began to shake wildly. It made a few crazy sounds and then suddenly, it stopped.. "Weird" Paloma mused.

The briefcase began to unlock as Paloma inched closer. Without warning a suit of armor exploded out of the open briefcase. "OMG! This is The Scarlet Falcon's costume! But how did it end up here and why am I wearing it?" Paloma looked around but she was all alone. "This is so cool! I'd love to show this costume off to my brother and his friends. They would be so jealous. Uh Oh! What's happening now?" Paloma slowly started to levitate before bolting through the sky like a flash of light. "Whoa! Where are the directions for this thing?" Paloma shouted as everything around her turned into one big blur.

"Holy Mackeral! I can fly! This armor is awesome and so am I! But where is the real Scarlet Falcon? Maybe I better land somewhere and take this suit off. It's not mine and I bet The Scarlet Falcon would be very upset to see a little girl wearing his high-powered super-suit. But I love how this suit makes me feel. I can only imagine what incredible things this armor must be able to do. I'd love to be The Scarlet Falcon, even if for one day." "Well, today is your lucky day kid!" "Who are you?" "You can call me Mr. Rollins and I think I've just found the new Scarlet Falcon." "Huh?" "Follow me!"

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The pair flew up to Rollins' private jet which was hovering overhead. "My name is Mr. Rollins. I'm a wealthy industrialist. I decided to use my enormous fortune to keep the world safe. I formed a secret organization known as 'The Overwatch' with an old friend of mine Hubert Sparks. It was our plan to build an army of superheroes that would protect the planet from the forces of evil. Unfortunately Hubert passed away a few years ago." "Oh no! What happened next?" "Hubert's son Teddy was a hotshot inventor who designed a super-powered suit of armor." "So he's The Scarlet Falcon?" Paloma asked. "Was. It's your job now if you want it."

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"Um, I don't know. I'm only 9 years old." "9? I thought you were just a really short teenager!" Rollins gasped. "I know a lot about superheroes. I've been reading comics for years and have seen all the big blockbusters at the theater. Plus my jerk-face older brother never lets me play superheroes with him and....." "Good enough for me. You're hired. I retrieved the briefcase that holds the body armor. It has been programmed to fit the body type of whoever wears it. The suit will also respond to your commands so if you want to shoot lasers or fly, all you have to do is ask." ALERT! ALERT! "Looks like we have an emergency!" "What should I do?" Paloma panicked. "Oh, I don't know....maybe save the world!"

Los Angeles, California

Paloma dove out of the Rollins' jet to intercept a passenger plane that was having mechanical problems. Using her super-powered suit, the young hero was able to guide the plane to the ground for a safe landing. After receiving a standing ovation from the passengers and crew, Paloma waved before disappearing into the clouds. She wasn't trying to be humble. She was afraid she was going to miss her curfew. Her bedtime was usually around 9 o'clock and it was starting to get dark outside. Upon further inspection, the mechanics at the airport noticed that the wings of the plane had been frozen solid. Sure ice forms on the wings sometimes but not that much. What really happened up there?

Tired from her incredible adventure the previous day, Paloma slept until noon. She worked on her homework and did her chores. After dinner she was going to go to the movies with her brother and his friends. While her parents were washing the dishes, Paloma switched on the TV but the picture was all fuzzy. She kept pushing buttons on the remote control until a creepy character appeared on the screen. "May I have your attention. I am Captain Samuel Cooley. I was responsible for that plane almost crashing yesterday. I have developed a high-powered ice cannon that I fired off from my lair deep in the Arctic Ocean. One day I will rule your world Here's a little preview of what's to come in 3, 2, 1.........."

San Diego, California

"Holy Macaroni! It's snowing outside!"Héctor excitedly shouted. Having lived their entire lives in San Diego, the Reyes children had never seen snow. They put on what little winter clothing they had and began to play outside. "Let's build a snowman!" Paloma shrieked. While the pair began to assemble their very first snowman they could hear something growling in the distance. "What was that Héctor?" "Must be the Secada's dog." RAWR! "Oh no! It's the Abdominal Snowman!" Paloma yelled. "Doesn't really look like he works out much. I think you mean Abominable. Paloma? Aw geez, where did she go? Paloma!"

The Arctic Ocean