CHAPTER 1 EVIL STIRS Deep beneath the streets of London the Servants of Evil marched through an underground crypt They wore long black cloaks with hoods and stark white masks to hide their faces As minions of an unknown master the Servants usually committed small crimes But their meager missions were about to be upgraded The head of the organization the Herald had called them all to the main chamber for an important announcement The Servants anxiously filed into the fearsome chamber The crypt was dark and the air was damp Flickering torches lined the walls Iron chandeliers hung from the ceiling BAM A large wooden door flung open startling the assembled group He comes one of the Servants of Evil cried out At last the Herald came out of his private quarters He was dressed in a blood-red cloak that hid his face The crowd stirred with excitement but one among them didn’t share their feelings
Hidden among the Servants of Evil stood a hero in disguise Wonder Woman The Amazon warrior had gotten wind of the group’s activities After suspecting it might be up to something evil she had secretly invaded its ranks Donning the Servants trademark black cloak and mask Wonder Woman had slipped into their underground headquarters unnoticed Now surrounded by enemies she waited for the right time to strike The Herald gazed out at his followers bowing before him Greetings Servants of Evil he exclaimed his voice echoing through the chamber I bring good news to all of you Our master is very pleased All hail the master the group shouted together The Herald snapped his fingers A faithful Servant brought forth a metal case He opened it to reveal what looked like a gold sword handle with a ruby crystal on one end We have recovered the item our master desires said the Herald He took it into his hands and held it high for all to see Simple though this may look the Herald continued many among us have paid a high price to find this precious relic Let us give thanks to them as we remake the planet But only after we destroy it another Servant cried out Wonder Woman had heard enough She whipped off her
cloak revealing her true identity to the crowd You won’t be destroying anything today the hero barked Whatever you’re planning is officially over How did you get in here the Herald asked Nothing escapes my notice Serving your dark master has blinded you Herald the Amazon Princess replied I urge you to surrender peacefully HA HA HA The Herald cackled This imposter among us demands our surrender Teach her a lesson Servants of Evil Attack The Servants surrounded Wonder Woman on all sides You had your chance she said bracing herself for battle Two Servants lunged in Wonder Woman’s direction grabbing both of her arms She used her super-strength to flip them into the air and against the wall behind her
