Chapter 2: Road to War
Later, Iron-Man and Captain America watch the other Avengers and firefighters find survivors in the crater. Iron Man turns to Cap and says "I heard a lead on Nitro. Rumor has it they he escaped via a pickup truck. Cap turns to Iron Man upset and says "Does it even matter Tony?" said Cap, "All these children, Stark. The F.E.M.A officer said there could be eight or nine hundred deaths. All for some dumb reality show." "They should have called us in, Steve. Speedball knew the New Warriors were way out of their league," said Iron-Man, "The whole nation saw the part where they said they were only after the ratings." Somewhere in the crater, firefighters crowd over a pile of rubble and call out to the X-Men. "Hey, um, Marvel Girl. Cyclops. We some help over here!" said one of the firefighters, "Motion detectors are picking up body movement twenty feet down, but, we don't have out bulldozers yet." Marvel Girl walks up and uses her telekinesis to lift up the rubble, revealing an older man with four little children. On the other side of the crater, the Avengers are also clearing rubble. Goliath turns to Mrs. Marvel and said "Those Sentinels won't just watch over mutants after this incident, Carol. This moment is the straw that broke the camel's back. Just mark my words." "Ya think?" said Mrs. Marvel. "Are you kidding me? After Philadelphia getting bombed, Bruce Banner trashing Las Vegas…. Logan saying he was going to kill the president?" said Goliath, "This is the start of the witch hunts, Carol. They will be after us with pitchforks and torches." "Yeah, well. Maybe they're right this time, Bill," said Mrs. Marvel, "Who can justify this?" Overnight, they were many news reports and interviews, even an interview with She-Hulk, saying that all Super Heroes should register to the government because their powers are dangerous to the world. After a memorial service in Miami, As Tony Stark walks out of the church, a woman walked up to him and spits on his face.
"You're a filthy piece of shit, Tony Stark!" she said to him angrily. One of Stark's body guards walk up to the woman trying to make her leave. But, she's resisting their command. "Uh, Ma'am, I know you're upset, but, the New Warriors' incident had nothing to do with Me." said Stark as he cleans his face. "Oh really? And who finances the Avengers? Who's been telling kids with super powers to be outlaws over the years, so they can join his evil boy band?" said the woman, "You fund this hell, Stark. With your worthless money." she walks away all sad and angry. In the crowd, Jameson and Peter Parker were taking pictures and Jonah was smiling. The next day, at the Baxter Building, The Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and other superheroes talk about the Act. "So, what are you talking about, Reed," said , "That I'll be forced to become a federal agent or I'll be arrested?" "Actually, Stephen," said Reed Richards, "You were one of the few Post- Humans they wanted to seek a compromise with." "This looks like they are finally closing us down, guys." said Luke Cage. "Or making us more legitimate," said Iron-Man, "Why shouldn't we be better-trained and more public?" "Somebody once said we should go on strike if they mess with us like that," said Patriot, leader of the Young Avengers, "Does anyone think that's a good idea?" "I don't think anyone here wants to do a strike, Patriot." said Reed. "So, what's the consensus?" said Cyclops. "As far as I'm concerned, Miami was our wake-up call. What alcoholics refer to as moment of clarity," said Iron-Man, "Becoming more public makes perfect sense if it helps people sleep at night." Falcon walks up and says "I can't believe this. These masks are a tradition. We can't just become some super-cop."
"Really Sam? We're lucky people have been patient for as long as they have." said Hank Pym, or as people know as Yellow jacket, "Why should we hide behind these worthless things?" "Because it's not so pretty outside, bub." said Wolverine. Tell me about it, pal," said the Thing, "I heard Johnny got attacked by a mob last night and got sent to the hospital because they believe morons like you are a menace." "Who knows?" said Spider-Man hanging by a web, "If they're forcing everyone to work for America, I think a whole lot of people might just hang up the suits." "Secret Identities are not a big deal, Peter," said Invisible Woman, "The FF has been publicly known since before you became a hero, and it never was really important." "Yeah, well… not until I come home one day to see my girlfriend killed by an octopus arm and my aunt begging for mercy." said Spider-Man. "This is the end of the way we do business," said Daredevil, "You can smell it in the air."
Meanwhile, on the SHIELD Helicarrier, Captain America was meeting up with Director Maria Hill. "Cap, I'm told that twenty-three of your closest friends are meeting in the Baxter Building talking about the Superhuman Registration Act," said Hill, "You think they're going to go for it?" "I don't think that's for me to decide." said Cap. "Cut the Bullcrap, Rogers," said Maria, "We'll never be close like you and Nick was, but, I'm still the head of SHIELD." "I think this law will split us down the middle," said Cap, "I think you're going to have us a civil war with one another." "How many rebels do you think will disagree, Steve?" said Maria. "A lot," said Cap, "Especially people like Daredevil and Luke Cage." "This proposal goes to vote in three weeks and could be law in as little as a month. But, we can't go unprepared." said Hill, "We are already making a Anti-Superhuman Response Unit here, but, we need to make sure the Avengers are on the right side and that You're out there leading them." "Screw that idea." said Cap, "You're telling me to arrest people who risk their lives for this country every freaking day of the year." "No, I'm asking you to obey the will of the people Captain." said Hill. "Don't play dumb with me Hill. Us heroes needs to stay above that or the government starts telling us who the bad guys are." said Cap. Then, a group of soldiers in Iron-Man-like body armor surround them with guns loaded and ready. "Is this the Unit you were talking about?" asked Cap. "We don't want a war, Steve," said Hill, "People are just sick and tired of living in the Wild West." "Weapons down, men." said Cap to the soldiers around him. "Stand your ground, men!" said Hill, "He is not your commanding officer." "Damn you Hill…" said Cap. "Tranquilizers NOW!" yelled Hill as Cap hits some of the soldiers. As the tranquilizers were coming towards him, Cap pulls one of the men in front of him and blocking them. He runs towards a window and crashes through it. On the way down, Shield agents were shooting at him, but, he blocks the bullets with his shield. As a jet was about to go into the hangar, Cap jumps on the jet and makes a crack with his shield. "Just keep flying soldier." Cap said as it turns and flies off. The next day, at the White house, people were protesting near the gates. Inside, the President's cabinet was having a meeting. "Now, that Captain America went underground," said the President, "The people against the act have a role model now." "Then, we find a leader of our own." said Iron-Man, surrounded by Reed Richards and Hank Pym. "What do you think we should do, Stark?" said the President. "You push ahead with the registration, gentlemen," said Iron-man, "Leave Steve Rogers to us."
Author's note: And now, the war will begin. As I said before, this is my retelling of the original Civil War comic storyline, but, with my own twists, like Spidey won't have the Iron-Spider suit and stuff. I know there's bad language in this story because this story is rate Teen and up, so, don't show kids this story. As you may know on my Spidey stories, I got a message from one of my readers (Diligent Writer) that there was no overall character development and there was no stakes. That's what I'll try to do in this story, so read to find out.
Next: Divided we stand
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