Avery Adams

Avery Adams (aka Leader Element) is a NYC-based superhero, as well as the leader and one of the five founders of L.I.G.H.T.

## Avery Adams

* Hero
* Civilian
* Young
* Future Arc

### Relatives

* unnamed mother (deceased)
* unnamed father (deceased)
* unnamed aunt

### Occupation

* Charity Worker (as Avery)
* Superhero (as Leader Element)

## History

### Early Life

Avery was born in Akwesasne, New York. Her father was stationed overseas shortly after she was born, and he died in a training accident less than a year later. Avery grew up in Akwesasne with her mother until she was 9, when her mother passed away from cancer. Avery then moved in with her aunt in New York City.

Avery soon started gymnastics, which served as an outlet for her throughout her teen years.

### Power Development

When Avery was 15, she noticed strange markings on her face. Shortly after, her magical powers manifested, causing her eyes and the markings to glow whenever she used her magic. As Avery trained her powers, she learned more about the magical community she was now a part of. Avery decided to use her powers to fight crime, specifically magical people who used their powers for evil.

Avery soon learned about a magical crime boss who was doing business in NYC- Athena. No one knew what Athena’s powers were, and Avery interpreted this as Athena’s powers were weak. Avery found Athena, and started to fight her, but Athena quickly bested her. Athena revealed that she could permanently take someone else’s magical powers if they gave verbal consent. She offered to take Avery’s powers “off her hands,” but Avery refused. Athena left Avery for dead in an alleyway, but Avery’s enhanced healing kept her alive.

Ever since then, Avery took her powers and her superhero work extremely seriously, quickly becoming one of New York City’s most powerful magic-users. Avery earned a partial scholarship to Long Island University for gymnastics, and started school on their Brooklyn campus, where she shared a dorm with her friend from high school, Dana Coleman. However, Avery often did the minimum in her life as Avery in order to continue being Leader Element.

### The Magic World’s Fair

The summer before Avery’s junior year of college was the Magic World’s Fair, a gathering of some of the magical world’s most well-known and powerful people, as well as others looking to meet them. One night while walking home, Avery met Seye Ojo when she beat up his attackers. After talking for a bit, Avery learned that Athena was rumored to be in New York for the fair. Seye was looking for her so that she could take his powers, but Avery warns against this, since Athena would not use Seye’s ability to temporarily replicate magical powers for good.

Avery starts to search for Athena, wanting a rematch so she can take her down for good, as well as to redeem her past self’s weakness. Getting word of this, Athena sends Trenidy Smith and Ming-Fe Zhao after Avery. Trenidy and Ming-Fe fight Avery, but when their fight reaches a standstill, Avery learns why her opponents are working for Athena; Trenidy’s magical abilities would be revealed to her brother, and Athena stole Ming-Fe’s brother’s powers, promising to give them back if Ming-Fe does her bidding. Avery convinces them to help her take down Athena instead, and they both agree, becoming spies.

While exploring the MWF, Avery meets Kamdyn Clarke, a High Council of Magic agent. She tells him about her plan to take down Athena, and Kamdyn assures Avery that he’ll be able to keep Athena locked away.

Athena soon catches wind of the plot against her. She announces her first appearance at the MWF, hoping to draw out her enemies. Avery takes the bait and shows up, catching Athena off-guard. Avery (who was only there to survey) leads Athena on a wild goose chase, allowing Trendy and Ming-Fe to disappear and rendezvous with Avery and Seye later.

When Avery returns to her apartment, Dana witnesses her magical abilities. Avery explains herself, and Dana supports her, making the fear of losing her irrational.

Seye, Trenidy, Ming-Fe and Kamdyn all arrive at Avery's apartment to prepare to attack the penthouse where Athena is currently staying.

Avery enters the penthouse, and Athena is waiting for her on the balcony. This time, Athena offers Avery a job as her right-hand woman, helping her build her empire. Avery quickly turns down this offer, and they fight. They make their way down to the street, where the rest of Avery's allies start tag-teaming Athena. Eventually, the five manage to knock out and subdue Athena.

Kamdyn takes Athena to a local HCM base to be tried and held for her crimes. Ming-Fe and Trenidy return to Beijing and Los Angeles respectively, both assuring Avery that they're just a call away. Seye decides to stay in NYC so he can better train his powers. Avery finds comfort knowing she can count on not only other people in the magic community, but normal people like Dana as well.