Testing Powers, Billy You Don't Deserve To Be A God!

Billy stood in the backyard of the Vasquez home, his foster brother Freddy Freeman by his side. Freddy, the self-proclaimed superhero expert, was practically vibrating with excitement.

"Okay, let's run through the checklist," Freddy said, flipping through his worn notebook. "You've already tested super strength, super speed, flight, and lightning. What's next? Oh, yeah—can you talk to fish like Aquaman?"

Billy rolled his eyes. "I'm not Aquaman, Freddy."

"Hey, you never know until you try!" Freddy shot back. "Now, transform and let's get to it!"

With a smirk, Billy stepped back and yelled, "Shazam!"

A lightning bolt struck from the clear sky, engulfing him in golden energy. When the light faded, Billy stood in his full Shazam form, towering over Freddy with his crimson suit glowing faintly.

Freddy beamed. "Never gets old. Alright, try this." He handed Billy a cinder block. "Crush it with your bare hands."

Billy raised an eyebrow. "That's it? Easy."

Gripping the block, he applied just enough pressure to reduce it to dust. Freddy nodded approvingly. "Nice. Now throw this baseball as hard as you can."

Billy complied, the ball disappearing into the horizon with a sonic boom.

Freddy's jaw dropped. "That's... gone. Forever. Okay, new test: see if you can lift the family van."

Billy was about to argue when he heard Rosa Vasquez call from the house, "No lifting the van!"

Freddy groaned. "Fine, buzzkill. Let's test your lightning again."

Billy raised his hands, summoning a bolt of lightning that illuminated the entire yard. Freddy stared, awe-struck. "Dude, you're like a walking thunderstorm."

But despite Freddy's excitement, Billy felt the weight of his newfound power. How long before I have to use this for something serious?

While Billy and Freddy tested the limits of Shazam's powers, a far darker event was unfolding deep within the Rock of Eternity.

Doctor Thaddeus Sivana, driven by his obsession with power, had finally completed his life's work—a device capable of breaching magical dimensions. Using a stolen artifact, he bypassed the wizard's defenses and entered the Rock.

Sivana stood before the Seven Deadly Sins, imprisoned in their stone statues. Their voices hissed in his mind, promising power, vengeance, and dominion over all.

"You seek power?" Envy's voice echoed. "Free us, and we shall make you invincible."

Sivana's eyes glowed with anticipation. He raised his device, shattering the magical seals. The statues cracked and crumbled, and the sins emerged in their monstrous forms. They circled Sivana, their shadowy tendrils intertwining with his body.

The wizard, weak and drained, appeared from the shadows. "You cannot control them, Sivana. They will destroy you."

Sivana smirked, the sins merging with him one by one. "No, old man. I will destroy everything."

The sins granted Sivana immense power, turning him into a formidable being of magic and destruction. He left the Rock of Eternity in ruins, his sights set on spreading chaos in the mortal world.

Three days later, Ethan sat in his workshop, fine-tuning his Scarab armor. The news played in the background, the anchor's voice cutting through the hum of his tools.

"This just in—Philadelphia is under siege! A massive battle is unfolding downtown between the mysterious red-suited hero dubbed 'Shazam' and an unidentified attacker. The damage is catastrophic…"

Ethan froze, his mind racing. Shazam? Billy's in trouble.

Activating his suit, Ethan transformed, his upgraded Scarab armor gleaming with its promethium alloy. He took off into the sky, streaking toward Philadelphia.

When Ethan arrived, the scene was chaos. Shazam—Billy—was locked in a brutal fight with Sivana, who wielded the power of the Seven Deadly Sins. Buildings were crumbling, and the streets were littered with debris.

Ethan watched as Sivana hurled a blast of dark energy, sending Billy crashing into a car. The young hero struggled to stand, his suit sparking and torn.

Ethan dove into the fray, firing a concentrated energy beam at Sivana, forcing him back. "You picked the wrong kid to mess with," Ethan growled.

Sivana sneered, launching a barrage of attacks. Ethan dodged and countered, his armor absorbing most of the damage. Together, he and Billy managed to push Sivana back, but the villain's power was overwhelming.

"Billy, we need to retreat!" Ethan shouted.

Reluctantly, Billy nodded. Ethan grabbed him and flew them both out of the battle, heading toward the Vasquez home.

When they landed in the backyard, Billy reverted to his normal form, collapsing onto the grass. His foster parents, Victor and Rosa, rushed outside, followed by Freddy and the rest of the kids.

"Billy!" Rosa exclaimed, kneeling beside him. "What's going on? What happened to you?"

Billy hesitated, glancing at Ethan. "They need to know," Ethan said gently.

Taking a deep breath, Billy said, "Okay, uh... there's something I haven't told you guys. I'm… Shazam. That big red guy flying around? That's me."

The family stared, stunned. Freddy was the first to react, grinning ear to ear. "I KNEW IT!"

Victor blinked, his voice incredulous. "Billy… how?"

"It's a long story," Billy said, rubbing the back of his neck. "But right now, there's this really bad guy out there, and I need your help to stop him."

Freddy clapped his hands. "This is the coolest thing ever!"

Rosa and Victor exchanged a look before Rosa said, "We'll do whatever we can to help. But promise us you'll be careful."

Billy nodded. "I promise."

Ethan stepped forward, his voice firm. "We'll need a plan. Sivana isn't going to stop, and he's stronger than anything Billy's faced before. But together, we can take him down."

As the family rallied around Billy, he felt a surge of determination.

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The Vasquez household was unusually crowded, with Ethan sitting at the dining table surrounded by Billy's foster family. Maps, notes, and tools were spread across the surface, with Ethan drawing diagrams to explain the nature of Billy's powers.

"You're not just some random kid with powers, Billy," Ethan explained. "You're a chosen champion, a conduit of divine energy from gods and heroes. Solomon's wisdom, Hercules' strength, Atlas' stamina—each of these grants you abilities far beyond mortal limits. But the key to using them effectively lies in understanding them."

Freddy leaned in eagerly. "So, he's basically a demigod?"

"More like a supercharged avatar," Ethan clarified.

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from above, and the ceiling exploded as Doctor Sivana smashed into the house, sending debris flying. The family scattered as Sivana, glowing with the power of the Seven Deadly Sins, hovered menacingly.

"You can't run from me, boy," Sivana snarled, his eyes glowing with malevolent energy.

Ethan was the first to act, activating his Scarab armor and launching a barrage of energy blasts. "Billy, get everyone out of here!"

Billy transformed into Shazam with a thunderous "SHAZAM!", grabbing Freddy and the rest of the family. Using his newfound authority over magic, Billy summoned a glowing portal, a doorway into the Rock of Eternity.

"Hurry!" Billy yelled.

Ethan continued to hold Sivana back, absorbing and deflecting the villain's attacks. Just as Sivana lunged forward, Ethan activated a repulsion field, buying enough time to leap through the portal. The shimmering doorway closed just as Sivana's fist smashed into where it had been moments earlier.

Inside the Rock of Eternity, the group found themselves surrounded by an infinite expanse of glowing crystals, ancient statues, and mysterious artifacts.

Ethan caught his breath, his armor sparking slightly from the earlier fight. "Billy, you need to lock this place down. If Sivana gets in here again, he'll use it to unleash more chaos."

Billy nodded, focusing his energy. The Rock responded to his command, and golden runes began to form on the walls and doorways, sealing the dimensions. A faint hum of power resonated through the chamber.

"That should keep him out—for now," Ethan said, nodding in approval.

With the immediate danger passed, the group decided to explore the ancient lair, searching for anything that could help them defeat Sivana and the Seven Deadly Sins. They came across rooms filled with glowing orbs, magical relics, and ancient scrolls.

Freddy, ever curious, wandered into a side chamber and found a quill and inkpot floating above a pedestal. The quill glowed faintly, its tip tracing patterns in the air.

"Guys! Check this out!" Freddy yelled. "A magic pen! This is so cool."

Ethan examined the artifact. "This is no ordinary pen. It's enchanted—likely a repository of knowledge. Try asking it something."

Billy stepped forward, holding the quill. "What are you?"

The pen moved on its own, writing in mid-air:

"I am Everyone, the pen of answers. Ask your question, and I shall reveal the truth."

Billy exchanged a glance with Ethan before asking, "What am I?"

The pen began to write, its movements rapid yet precise:

"You are the Champion of Magic, chosen by the Wizard Shazam to wield the combined powers of the gods and heroes. You are the protector of balance, the guardian of the Rock of Eternity, and the vessel for divine energy."

Freddy's eyes widened. "Dude, that's epic!"

Billy hesitated before asking his next question. "What about the Seven Deadly Sins? Who are they, and how do we stop them?"

The pen moved again, writing in glowing letters:

"The Seven Deadly Sins are manifestations of humanity's darkest impulses—Pride, Envy, Greed, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth. Once imprisoned by the Wizard, they were freed by Sivana and now dwell within him, granting him their power. Their weaknesses lie in virtues—the antithesis of their natures. They can be subdued by acts of selflessness, humility, and courage."

Ethan nodded, deep in thought. "So, Sivana's power source is tied to their existence. If we can isolate and suppress the sins within him, we might have a chance to weaken him."

Freddy grinned. "So, we just have to out-good the bad guys? Sounds easy enough."

Ethan smirked. "Not quite. But it gives us a starting point."

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A Plan Begins to Form

With new knowledge and a deeper understanding of Billy's powers, Ethan began outlining a plan. "First, we need to create a weapon or artifact that can channel those virtues. Something that can counteract the sins' influence."

Billy looked at Everyone. "Can the pen help us with that?"

The pen wrote again:

"The Rock of Eternity holds the tools you need. Search, and you shall find them."

Billy clenched his fists, determination in his eyes. "Then let's find them. Sivana's not going to stop until he destroys everything, and I'm not going to let that happen."

Ethan placed a hand on Billy's shoulder. "You're not alone in this, Billy. We'll face him together."

As the group delved deeper into the Rock of Eternity, the path ahead was uncertain, but one thing was clear: the battle against Sivana and the Seven Deadly Sins was far from over.