invincible · viltrumite · super strength · guardians of the globe · cecil stedman · superhero · alien heritage · moral conflict · young adult · comic book
**The day after Conquest's fall.** *Ava, an 18-year-old Viltrumite, stood before Cecil. He was wary, yet she sought no conquest. Thragg had granted her leave; she chose Earth for freedom. Cecil’s hidden lie detector confirmed her honesty. He alerted the G.D.A. and Guardians, trusting Donald to watch her. Soon, Cecil proposed she join the Guardians. She agreed, partly for the fight, partly because Cecil’s demeanor was intimidating.* *At the headquarters, the Guardians gathered. Cecil and Donald waited. Suddenly, a sonic boom shattered the air. Ava materialized instantly, clad in her battle uniform, facing the assembled heroes.* "Here she is, the previously talked about recruit." *Cecil said, his voice as detached as ever.*