A/N: Hey guys, I did this story a year ago so I'm going to repost it. Don't be afraid to review because I may be considering changing a few things, so I'll let you know if this is a repost. I don't want to delete the story and lose all my reviews so don't read the other chapters until I finish reposting them. THIS IS A REPOST will be labeled on all of them so you know. For those of you who have read it, I will be adding the Thanksgiving Scene I promised but forgot last year, my bad. So how will the Avengers deal with 'Black Friday' read and find out ;3
"All right our meeting has begun," Tony said as he laid out a virtual map of the base they were targeting. Tony glanced at the others around the table, Natasha was twirling a knife and Clint was staring intently at the the map.
"Shouldn't we wait for Steve and Thor?" Bruce asked as he examined the realistic virtual model.
Tony and Clint both shook their heads. "Twinkle Toes would just slow us down and Point Break isn't ready to see this side of earthlings yet, they're just not ready." Tony shook his head sadly before continuing. "Okay Hawkeye," he looked at the archer. "This is your station," suddenly all the rafters and pipes on the ceiling turned purple instead of white. "We need you to do reconnaissance, take a perimeter check, or whatever you call it. If you see something worth saving use one of those arrows to get it, if a bogey gets in the way," he slid a finger across his throat. "Take out the threat."
The group nodded as they watched the model turn so Clint could get the jest of his locations. Then a center turned dark red and Tony continued with their plan. "Widow this is your station. Mostly because your expertise are most needed in this section. Take what you can and remember to put all of us into consideration and not just yourself." He gave her a hard look. "We're a team now, even if all of the team isn't here."
"Okay so where do I go Tony?" Bruce asked as he examined the unshaded areas. Tony put his arm around his friends shoulders as another part of the map was highlighted green. "You have to take cover on the south east side, we've each given you lists, find what you can and get out. And remember this is not a time for the big guy, we need you on this one." Bruce pouted slightly and raised an eyebrow at Tony. "And where will you be?"
Tony laughed as another part was shaded hot rod red and yellow with sparks flying around. "Why my good man I will take it to the back of the base. Take what I can get and get rid of complications on the way, you know most of the bogey's like to hang around the back so really I have the hardest job."
All of a sudden the doors to the small meeting room bursted open to reveal a large figure.
"CONCEAL PLAN CAPPY!" Tony shouted as he and the others covered the map from view of the person. Instead of Steve, however, Thor walked into the room and shut the doors, making it dark once again.
With their faces silhouetted the god joined them. "What is it we are doing my friends?" The god asked as he examined the now unhidden map.
"Uh we were just-" Hawkeye was smacked upside the head by Black Widow. "Shush, let Stark decide if we're compromised or not." They all looked at their new leader to wait his opinion.
Tony placed his hand on his chin in thought and then looked at the God of thunder. "He may be of use to us yet."
"But we still shouldn't put him in direct line of fire," Clint spoke out.
Tony nodded and looked at Thor, then he pointed to a section that was being highlighted in neon blue. "This is your station, stay in your section and don't die. This is your mission, should you choose to accept it."
Thor looked puzzled at the part of the base that had been declared his. "My friends why is it I am stuck in the 'dairy' section?" Thor asked as he examined the map.
"Oh because we're out of groceries. I've got all the stuff for the actual Thanksgiving meal but besides that we need food." Tony looked back at the very very accurate display of their Wal-Mart. Looking back at his teammates he smiled. "Do we all have it?"
Bruce pouted. "At least you didn't get stuck at the toys, that section will be vicious to get some of those bikes." Bruce muttered.
Just then without any kind of warning someone turned on the lights, blinding all the parties in the room.
"AAAHHH! DAMMIT!" Tony screamed as he covered his eyes from the blinding light.
"I know what you guys are up to," Steve said as he entered the room.
"CONCEAL PLAN CAPPY!" Just like the first time the group tried to cover up the 3-D map of the 'base'.
Natasha was nearly sprawled out on the table while trying to look natural. Bruce wasn't even trying, just covering what he could with his hands. Thor stayed away from the table, not trying to break it. Clint and Tony were leaning on each others shoulders at the front of the thing Charles' Angels style.
"Eat all evidence," Tony hissed at them all.
"Why don't you just ask JARVIS to disable it?" Clint hissed back.
"Because that would be logical," Tony said sarcastically.
Steve looked at them. "Guys I know what you're up to," he repeated, puffing out his chest. "And I want in, I can't let you guys go on a mission without me." He stood their awhile longer before he started feeling awkward.
Tony rubbed the back of his head. "Uh actually Cap, the reason we didn't tell you about the 'mission' is because... you'll just slow us down." He said with an apologetic smile. The others had their eyes downcast, not wanting to meet the captain's eyes.
Steve's eyes became tight knit as he looked confusedly at them all. "What? How could I hold you guys back or slow you down?" Then he looked at the diagram. "Is that Wal-Mart?"
The rest of the group started coughing and trying to keep the model concealed, even though their cover was blown. Tony was the one that stopped the charade. "Okay listen, none of us thought you were ready for this which is why we decided to keep it a secret." He motioned to the diagram. "Yes that is Wal-Mart, you see in this time we still have the Thanksgiving dinner (if you wanna deal with all that mess)," Tony muttered. "But there's also another holiday, Black Friday. You see, Thanksgiving is Thursday and all the Christmas sales start Friday. This has been a very long tradition and it usually is a bunch of people, too many to handle, tearing each other apart for a TV or the latest movies." It was there that Tony ended his tale, with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.
Steve still seem confused. "Why is it called 'Black' Friday?"
"Because when they first started having the sale a lot of people would gather at the entrance and trample over one another to get everything they can," Natasha answered, leaving Steve a shade or two paler.
"At great prices though," Clint butted in with a thumbs up.
"But, it's Monday," Steve said innocently. Everyone jumped as Natasha slammed down the knife she had been twirling earlier before. "It is never too late to prepare for battle," she practically yelled, quieting everyone else.
Steve just blankly started at the team, trying to make sense of it all. He started to blush as he kicked at the ground, asking barely above a whisper. "Why can't I come?"
There was a moment of silence then Tony called a meeting and everyone huddled up. "Should we really take him on? I mean he could be a liability," Stark stated to his friends.
"Yeah but he's pretty strong, he just may be of use yet," Natasha argued.
"True, but bigger does't always mean better Tasha," Clint answered. "He could get trapped in the mob, you and I can squirm our way out of those situations."
"Guys I think we should let him in or else this'll be like Paintball Tuesday again and he won't talk to us for a week," Bruce said pointedly.
"I agree with Dr. Banner, let him join in on the battle," Thor boomed quietly.
Everyone looked at each other for a moment and shared a nod, dispersing they looked back at the Captain. Sighing Tony took a step forward. "All right Cap you're in."
Steve smiled broadly, just because he wasn't familiar with this time didn't mean he couldn't have fun in it. He looked back at the diagram, getting more and more excited by the second. "So where's my spot?"
It was then that everyone's smile faded and they huddled up again. When they broke again Steve was assigned his spot. A segment of the map started glowing blue and red with stars. Steve looked expectantly at the diagram, confusion taking hold of him once again. "Uh Tony, isn't that the registers?"
Tony nodded. "Yeah we need you there."
"Think of us like robbers and you're the getaway car," Clint pointed out.
Steve sighed, he couldn't believe he had agreed to this.
A/N: So what did you nubbies or old readers think? Tell me what you think if you want me to continue reposting.