NEW AVENGERS:TASK FORCE #1

REGROUP AND REVIVE PART 1

By:Chris"TheMtVernonKid"Bennett

(*Note*) Following takes place two weeks after the events of Shattered Alliance.

Hidden A.I.M. Base:

Luke Cage:Let's tak'em down,guys!
:We're all behind you,Luke.

The man known as Luke Cage and his Avengers prepare to do battle with an armored battlion of A.I.M. soldiers.

A.I.. :You Avengers are a major pain, you think can completely destroy A.I.M.?
Iron Fist:Well,we done pretty good taking down four of your base. By today this will be number five.
A.I. :Ha! With you three?
:(smiling) Actually,we're not just three look up.

The powered-suited commander looks up, all to see a huge surprise.
Thing:It's Clobbering Time!

The Thing smashes into the commander's armored suit like a wrecking ball.

Thing:Thanks for assist Doc.
: My pleasure Benjamin.
Thing:Had enough,punk!
A.I. :Kill them !
Wolverine:I'd rethink that command, bub.

The commander stares at three nine inch claws in his face.

A.I. :Okay..okay..okay we surrender!
:Wow! That was easy.
Luke Cage:Sweet how'd the others make out.
:Quite well
Iron Fist:So that makes six A.I.M. bases taking down.
Luke Cage:Not bad.

The team waits for S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives as well as their ride.

:Luke just got an urgent message from Cap I have to go.
Luke Cage:Do what you got to do.

flies off to Avengers Towers.
(See what happens to in Lady Liberators #1)

Thing:Yo,Luke where's Carol going?
Luke Cage:Off to see Cap,rides here guys.

Later at Avengers Mansion,dining room:

Luke Cage:Good Job,guys with everything going on lately,but I'm sensing a negative vibe in the room.
Spider-Man:Luke, I went over this with Steve as well but..
Luke Cage:You gotta leave the team right,man?
Spider-Man:Sorry Luke.
Luke Cage:No worries brother it's been a helluva ride.

The two shake hands and Spider-Man leaves the mansion.

Iron Fist:Wow,Spidey's gone.
Wolverine: He ain't the only what went down with Summers I'm need at the school more than ever.
Luke Cage:Damn another one, is it me?
Mockingbird: No,Luke we all can't be active Avengers right now. I've been assigned to work with my ex-husband.
Thing:And I'm needed back with the family.
Luke Cage: I forget sometimes most of us have other going on besides the Avengers.

Wolverine,Thing and Mockingbird depart the dining room and the mansion.

Iron Fist:Well Luke just me,Daredevil and Doc Strange.
Daredevil:Well Danny I've enjoyed my time with the team but..
Iron Fist:You too Matt?
Daredevil:(smiling) Yeah being with the team has helped me a it's time to see what I can do with my new experience.
:I agree with Daredevil I also will take my new experience.
Luke Cage:Well no matter what remember once an Avenger always an Avenger.
:Indeed Luke,take care.

waves good-bye an disappears.

Luke Cage:Before you leave Matt just wanted you to know once again thank you for keeping my little girl's life.
Daredevil:Anytime,Luke.

The two shake hands and both Luke and Danny watch the man without fear leave.

Luke Cage:Are you next to leave Danny?
Iron Fist:I'm with you to the end,Luke.
Luke Cage: Thanks,brother.
Jessica Jones-Cage:Luke .. I guess everyone left ,huh?
Luke Cage: Yeah,baby they did.
Jessica Jones-Cage:Well Cap wants to speak to you at Avengers Tower.
Luke Cage:Me...why?
Jessica Jones-Cage:He said it's important.
Luke Cage:Well then I'm off see ya later.

Meanwhile,in the Pine Barrens,New Jersey:

Hydra Agent #1:Keep firing men!
Hydra Agent #2:Yes,sir!

For the past 48 hours the agents of the super terrorist group known as Hydra. Have been pursing the cybernetic hero known as Deathlok.

Hydra Agent #1: You can't hide from us cyborg we will find you.

Deathlok flanks from behind the group of Hydra agents. And shots each one except for the leader.

Deathlok:(smiling) Now what were you talking about finding me?
Hydra Agent#1: Please don't kill me!
Deathlok:What does Hydra want with me? Talk!

Suddenly,from the trees four men in black with Hydra emblems on them appear and begin to attack Deathlok.

Deathlok:You men are different I detect enhancements.

The Four continue to hold their own against the cyborg. Until a fifth member delivers a surprise attack. Leaving Deathlok immovable.

Hydra Agent #1:The Alpha squadron thank you if you didn't come along...
Alpha Squadron Member: You'd be dead.

The Men pick up Deathlok and move through the woods.

Back at Avengers Tower:

Luke Cage: Carol?
:Luke?
Luke Cage:I thought Cap had to talk to you?
:He did,he and the President.
Luke Cage:Wow, the big O talk to you?
:(laugh)The big O?
Luke Cage: Yeah you know Obam...
:I know...look Luke I..
Luke Cage:Oh man, you're leaving the team.
:I have to if I want to take part in this offer.
Luke Cage: I understand sweetie we'll miss you.

Luke hugs ..

:This isn't goodbye Luke just see you later.
Luke Cage:Fair is that She-Hulk?
:Oh yeah she's apart of this as well. Well I better get going.
Luke Cage:Yeah be safe Ms.M.
:You too .

flies away with She-Hulk leaping behind enters Avengers Tower.

Luke Cage: Jarvis! How you doing?
Jarvis: I'm quite well .
Luke Cage:That's good.
Jarvis: Master Rogers is waiting.
Luke Cage:Thanks.

Luke enters the conference room.

Captain America:Luke how you holding up?
Luke Cage:Not bad considering.
Captain America:I know about the...team.
Luke Cage:You do?
Captain America:Jessica told me,that's why I called you in. Beside what we've been through.
Luke Cage:Any sign of Summers?
Captain America:We haven't found is searching for him.
Luke Cage: Still can't believe what Summers did. I thought Professor X taught him better.
Captain America: I know but he still needs to pay for his crimes.

Luke Cage:True,but you called Cap I'm here.
Captain America: Two words,Luke regroup and revive.
Luke Cage: Huh?
Captain America:It's time to revive the New Avengers anew.
Luke Cage: A whole new team like you did,somewhat?
Captain America:Exactly,look what's Team Alpha without Team Bravo.
Luke Cage:Cap when you start talking military...
Captain America:Sorry,let me just show you.
Luke Cage:Show me?

Cap points for Luke to look behind him. When Luke looks he sees a familiar figure standing in the doorway.

Luke Cage:Sweet Christmas.
Captain America: Luke you remember Lady Sif don't you?
Lady Sif:Hello Lucas Cage.
Luke Cage:Hi...and it just Luke only my mama calls me Lucas.
Lady Sif: Fair enough.
Luke Cage: How are you once I'm sorry about Thor.
Lady Sif: I am you for your my beloved was a great warrior he knew if he did not stop his uncle the Serpent the world would be lost.
Luke Cage:He was a good man.
Lady Sif:That he was,Luke Cage.
Luke Cage: Cap,I got a feeling Sif isn't here just to say hello.
Captain America:No,she wants to help more importantly here's your first new recruit.
Luke Cage: Are serious,why?
Lady Sif: (while looking at Thor's picture) I understand Thor was a member of this group of heroes for many years.I believed being apart the Avengers made him a better warrior even more a better man. I feel it can do the same for me. Besides if I hear Volstagg boast about how he taught Thor everything I may have to cut out his lying tongue.

Luke Cage:I hear what you're saying.
Captain America:So Luke what do you think? Do you accept Sif's offer?
Luke Cage:(smiling) I don't know if I could say no.
Lady Sif: Thank you Luke Cage I will not disappoint you.

The two shake hands with Cap smiling in satisfaction.

Luke Cage:Welcome to the Avengers,Sif.
Lady Sif: (smiling) I look forward to following your lead.
Captain America:If you need more help Luke...
Luke Cage:Actually Cap with all due respect I got this..
Captain America: Just remember we're in this together.

Luke and Sif exit conference room and head back to the mansion.

Luke Cage:So Sif are you prepared for all this?
Lady Sif: My friend I welcome it.

To Be Continued.

Who else will Luke choose to be apart of his team? And what has Hydra done with Deathlok? Stay Tuned...