Paragon, you have failed this city. The words echo in her mind like a disease that won't let her go, but clings stubbornly in her mind until it robs her of sleep. She knows the destruction of Suicide Slum is not her fault, but she feels like it is on some level. Paragon should have taken care of Nemesis long ago and if she had, then none of this would have happened and her father might still be alive.

MaxCo Worldwide Media has never ceased tearing down Paragon, and Superion as well, as the company blames the heroes for not lifting a finger to save the lives lost in what was once Suicide Slum. While some citizens of Metro City listen, others don't. Still, Paragon and Superion's reputation as stalwart defenders has been tarnished by this tragedy, unavoidable or not. As harsh as some of the media is painting them out to be, some of it is not unjustified.

Paragon has always tried to uphold her name, to be a Paragon of Virtue and live up to her name in every possible way. After stumbling in her first attempt at being a hero, she finally seemed to have gotten the hang of it and the entire city loved and adored Paragon and her brother Superion as the city's greatest heroes. People to look up to and aspire to be like. But now that Suicide Slum is gone, there is now some doubt in everyone's mind that the heroes can protect him. If such destruction can happen to Suicide Slum, might it happen to an entire city?

Paragon cannot sleep, so she lifts the covers and changes into her suit. That night, she and her brother silently rebuild Suicide Slum. They even work well into the night when dawn finally breaks and by the time they are both done, every brick, every house, every store, every street corner, every street sign, everything is rebuilt.

The city officials debated on what to do. Should they rebuild or should they just let be since no one liked the place anyway? The debate was deadlocked and, as a result, nothing was being done. So, Paragon and Superion both decided to do something about it. But instead of calling it by it's most infamous name, Suicide Slum, the heroes decided to post signs that clearly say Welcome to Hobs Bay.

The media goes crazy over the new Hobs Bay, with some praising Paragon and Superion for taking the initiative and rebuilding a once notorious part of town. Others deride the heroes, asking if they had a right, or even permits, to rebuild such a large section of town. Legal issues aside, no one dared raise a finger to try and take these heroes to court as the Mayor of the city would not allow it, for the Mayor himself praised the heroes for a job well done. The Mayor of Metro City even takes the opportunity to give a speech to the crowd of onlookers. Renaming the area Hobs Bay signifies a change and a better future. As a result of the Mayor's backing and praise, people flock to move into the newly dubbed Hobs Bay and life slowly returns to some semblance of normalcy.

But for the heroes responsible for the reconstruction efforts of Hobs Bay, life is anything but normal. For it is here Paragon and Superion lost a father. The owner of the Ace of Clubs. And just a week ago, they both lost a mother as well. Both parents lost within months of each other and the pain was almost too great to bear. Both determine to do better this time and make sure nothing like this happens again. Paragon herself is even keeping a sharp eye on Nemesis to make sure the Cuyborg responsible for all this does not escape her imprisonment in Stryker's Island.

Eventually Paragon and Superion make a public announcement, stating that they both will remain vigilant and will not allow something like this to happen again in this city. Never again. They know some people will doubt their words and they are okay with that. Action is needed and only through action will their intent be made real. And every day, Paragon and Superion's actions as they work tirelessly to save Metro City, they will speak volumes on their vigilance. It is then that the people will be able to look up in the sky and once again believe in their heroes. To look for inspiration and aspire to be like them. Paragon and her brother have a lot of work to do to get to that point again, but they are already working every day for that goal.

It's time to believe in heroes again.