It took a bit of effort on Franklin's part but finally he freed himself from the clutches of Lily's determinism. He loved being around her but sometimes he had to wonder if it was out of her being one of the few truly constant friends in his life. Regardless Franklin still had an opening to run and after having security let in Lucas Rand. Since after all he did make sure to send an invitation to the event to Lucas, even if the guy had other plans for the night which may or may not had included getting a nasty looking scar on his back.

It took a little bit more time though, Franklin started to look around and realize that the party seemed much more... full... than he remembered it being. It was weird since the event had been going on, and those late to the party types had shown up by now right? Franklin grimaced as he felt nerves rising up in his stomach. “Franklin! Franklin!” As Franklin turned he watched the crowd spread out to a small robot hovering right towards the young Richards. HERBIE waved its little flappy arms frantic and in its hurry bumped right into Franklin's leg making it bend back and HERBIE bounce off it. “HERBIE what's going on? Whats with the commotion?” Franklin asked kneeling down.

Truth was for Franklin that outside of Lily, and maybe a few other people, HERBIE was Franklin's best friend. Strange thing to say sure, having a robot as your best friend. On the flip side of course though Franklin's childhood was so whack jobbed and irregular that he never got to see people nearly as often as the little bot his dad made for him all those years ago. Heck, when his dad wanted to build a new design Franklin sternly turned it down. HERBIE had been such a part of his life Franklin couldn't bear the idea of even seeing him different.

“Franklin, the roof pod door was breached, there were a bunch of men coming in through the house! I think they're here in the party!” The bot panicked as its sensors were making its little head sway in all directions. Franklin eyes shot open as he quickly reached into his pocket and pulled out his iStark phone. Sure enough the security system for the house on it had the roof having been opened not long ago, although closed now. Franklin frantically flipped through the security protocols and checked on his car. The Audi was still there. Who was going through his place and not even stealing his stuff? He looked around again in growing concern. Were they here now? 

Suddenly the lights in the entire building all snapped shut, and movement was hasty around everyone. Suddenly Steve Rogers felt some kind of seriously strong handcuffs get thrown on him, Tony Stark's briefcase yanked from him as an EMP device was aimed at his glowing chest. All four of the Fantastic Four were subdued in their own ways, very quickly any of the heroes of old were subdued. 

It was then all of the monitors in the museum flickered on again. A very familiar gentleman in a green hooded robe came on all of them. “Evening to each and everyone.” The man started, his face hidden away behind a metal mask that made Franklin immediately start having a panic attack. “I don't feel a need to have to introduce myself, as I'm sure even the dimmest of you in attendance should know who I am. I am a man who once ruled with an iron fist I tuned to the very idea of perfection. Though my reign may have been hampered by... unsavory people no longer worthy of my mere mention. I intend to let those who believe in me speak louder than anything I should wish to say. The voice I rule with was silenced years ago, and while I'll deal with those who have taken what shall always be mine in due time. Those of you in attendance have the wonderful opportunity to see, more importantly [i]feel[/i] the resistance in action. Good night, and farewell.”

When the lights suddenly turned back on a sudden good chunk of those attending were now adorning the same hooded robe and mask. Chaos reigned as people were shoved down, being subdued with force of any kind. When Franklin looked around him, a small group of them were circled around him. Franklin's heart rushed as tears swelled in his eyes, slowly he cowered to the ground, clinching his fingers though his hair as he gritted his teeth. HERBIE trying to console him but Franklin's fear took complete control of him.