*bunker in Sokovian empire*

"So, you're telling me your symbiote just split itself and merged with some random guy trying to kill you?" Rob questioned for what must have been the sixth time in an hour. Eddie who had returned just a few hours ago along with Carnage and Bron. When they all entered the bunker, Bron was quickly escorted to his set of rooms to rest and recover from his trip while Eddie and Carnage were brought directly to Rob. Now Eddie and Carnage who had refused to return to his human form sat before a pacing Rob.

"That would be it, yeah." Eddie shrugged. He really didn't know what to say. One minute he was about to have his throat slit and the next his symbiote wanted to get another host. He really didn't know how to process everything so instead of dealing with it, he just went along with everything.

Rob sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. Eddie had been gone for almost three weeks. In that time every part of Europe aside from the United Kingdom joined the Sokovian Empire. Russia had been making moves at there border and Zemo had finally put together his small team of terrorists. Rob had Cortana design some new armor for them. He asked it to look like the ODST armor from the Halo series. A set o games he liked to play before Ultron kidnapped him. The team was currently training in their armor as he spoke to Eddie and Carnage.

There were also the numerous riots and protests around his new nation that were concerning him. He sighed as he remembered his initial shock that people weren't too happy with joining the new empire. Apparently killing a bunch of criminals and using the rest as slave labor wasn't a very popular idea.

He shook his head to clear his thoughts and turned back to his two guests. "Carnage, congratulations. Your Sokovia's new executioner." The red being smiled and chuckled clenching his fists. "Cortana, show him to some empty rooms." Rob stated loudly before the A.I responded through the sound system.

"Of course, boss. Carnage please exit the room and proceed down the hall to your right. I shall guide you to your set of rooms."

Once he was gone Rob flopped down into a nearby chair and leaned his head back. Eddie watched in concern as his brother seemed to deflate. He had kept relatively up to date thanks to Cortana but he never considered the impact recent events would have on Rob.

"You know the only real good news besides you and Carnage is that the Avengers have been ordered to focus on finding Zemo instead of stopping my empire." Rob huffed. Eddie raised an Eyebrow at the word my but kept silent on the matter.

"How has Lisa Arden been fitting in?" Eddie asked. Maybe a change of subject would be best for now.

Rob laughed. "She is doing wonderfully. A true Viper if I ever saw one." He smiled fondly as he sat back in his chair. Eddie then realized they weren't in a true office, more of a common room. He sat on a couch while Rob took on of the other chairs across from him. "I have her making poisons and other biological weapons for us. She was very happy when I showered her the lab Cortana designed. After seeing her play with those knives, she has, I think her codename should be viper." Rob glanced at Eddie who briefly rubbed his throat. "I assume you got a little too close to them?" He chuckled lightly when Eddie nodded.

"It's a fitting name. Was she pleased with it?" Eddie asked.

"I don't know. I haven't told her yet." Rob the sighed again and looked to Eddie. "I need your help with something. You're not going to like it." Eddie tensed up. "I need Venom to end a few riots and disperse some protesters. You can have all the peacekeepers you need but I need them taken care of." Rob leaned forward.

"What do you mean by taken care of?" Eddie asked nervously. "Wait, who the hell are peacekeepers?"

"Peacekeepers are the Robots who patrol the streets and serve in our Army. Kill the leaders, have the peacekeepers deal with anyone else. Do it violently too. Don't want anyone picking up the mantle." Rob snarled. "We have come to far to be stopped by some peace-loving assholes."

"You know once I show my face the outlaws will be all over our empire looking for us." Eddie pointed out. "Someone will be recording the event."

Rob was silent for a moment as he seemed to get lost on his own thoughts. When he regained focus his eyes blazed with something Eddie couldn't decipher. "I'm counting on it."

*3 months later*

Stars shined brightly in the night sky. The wind was a pleasant breeze with not a cricket to be heard. Truly, it was a perfect night. Wanda however had no time to take this all in. for the last two months she had been arguing with Steve and Natasha about going into Sokovia to look for Rob and Eddie. 3 months ago reports about a large black monster started popping up in the news, a month later pictures of a blurry venom appeared tearing a persons head off. Finally, just this past month videos popped up of venom viciously killing the leader of a riot in what used to be France.

Of course, ever since the last Ultron situation Eddies symbiote was easily recognizable and the U.N., or what was left of it, threatened to send in the Avengers if Sokovia didn't deport him. Sokovia soon proclaimed that they had no idea who Venom was and no idea where the rogues were. Wanda thought it was all political bull, but Steve insisted they couldn't just march into unknown territory. Especially since news broadcasts from the Empire seemed to be getting more controlled by the week. There was less and less violence and more humanitarian actions shown. Natasha said it was all classic propaganda to make the government look better. Honestly, Wanda wasn't too concerned with that right now. All she wanted was to find Rob an bring him home. So, after being told to stand down for what must have been the 10th time, she decided to pack her things, take the quinjet and leave in the night. She had almost made it to the Quinjet too, if it wasn't for a certain panther who stood in her way.

"You know Ms. Romanoff; it is rude to leave before saying goodbye." Prince T'Challa walked out of the shadows, his mask's Nano bytes receding.

Wanda's free hand started glowing an ominous red. "Are you going to try and stop me?" she asked, subtly glancing around expecting some kind of ambush.

He chuckled before stepping aside. "No. I merely want to wish you luck on your quest. My sources say the Sokovian Empire is a very, shall we say interesting, country." T'Challa seemed to ponder something for a moment. "Some things may not be as clear as they seem upon first glance. Be careful." With his peace said he bowed his head and left.

Wanda, not wanting to push her luck rushed onto the quinjet and was soon flying north, her first stop, home.

*Sokovia*

"Boss, Wanda has arrived in the city." Cortana announced in Rob's bedroom. The young man in question, who sat at his desk, turned towards the T.V. mounted to the wall. Cortana brought in live feed showing Wanda walking in the early morning sun, cap to obscure her head and face, glancing around nervously.

"So, she finally solved that stupid riddle I gave her." Rob smiled as he gazed at his love. God, he hoped she still loved him after he left her. Over his time here, he had come to regret not telling her about his nightmare and bringing her with him. Now, hopefully, this was his second chance.

"Shall I have our enforcers collect her?" Cortana asked.

Rob shook his head. "No, I will go myself. No point informing her we are in charge just yet." Rob's smile fell a bit. Fear crept into his heart as he realized she might not agree with everything he has done.

"Do you regret everything we have done?" Cortana asked as she scanned him. She noticed an increase heart rate and due to her constant observation of humans, she was able to deduce his fear.

After a moment thought, Rob shook his head again. "My only regret is her not being here with me." Rob shook his head before getting ready to go out and meet her. "Did you track where she came from?"

"I was unable to track the quinjet. But judging by the direction it was facing, I would say she came from somewhere south."

"Very well. Wish me luck Cortana." Rob called as he made his way towards the exit of the bunker. He chuckled lightly as he saw his reflection in a window. Sweatshirt and jeans. It was almost like he was back home, in America, about to go out with some friends. A wave of grief washed over him before he pushed it to the back of his mind. He had to focus on getting Wanda to come back with him.

*City*

Walking in her old city was different. All around her people smiled and went about their day like nothing was out of the ordinary. Every now and then she would see one of those robots walking around. She had overheard some people calling them enforcers. If she was being completely honest with herself, she would say the city had never looked better. When she first entered the city, she had first gone to her old neighborhood. What was once a rundown, gritty, gang infested area was now a thriving community. Little to no graffiti and she had yet to see any starving children or homeless people in general. A true Utopia, if you believed everything you saw.

Still, it was hard to keep her doubts about this budding empire with everything around her. Seeing a news stand on an upcoming corner she decided to see what kind of news the government was releasing. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The first page portrayed what appeared to be a public execution, the growing conflict with Russia and information regarding rebel groups within the Empire. She was so engrossed in the paper that she didn't hear a pair of footsteps stop behind her.

She was startled out of her reading by a loud cough behind her. Spinning in place she prepared to apologize for blocking the person, but instead of an apology she froze. There not four steps in front of her was the one man she had been searching for.

Rob who looked at her from under a hoodie gave her a small nervous smile. "Took you long enough o figure it out." He gave a weak chuckle.

Wanda snapped out of her daze and tentatively walked up to him. Thinking she was going to hug him Rob opened his arms, only to flinch and grasp his cheek when her hand flew across his face in a loud and very painful snap.

Looking up at her she only glared at him. "That was for leaving." She then grabbed his collar and pulled him into a kiss. Pulling back, she smiled. "That is for saving me the trouble of searching this empire for you."

Rob stood breathless for a moment, just taking her in. Around them a few people gawked while others blatantly ignored the young couple. "I missed you, my scarlet angel." Rob hugged her.

Wanda had a small smile as she hugged him back. "I missed you too." She took a deep breath as they pulled apart. "Now, you are going to tell me why you are here and what your place is in this Empire." Rob studied her for a moment and saw her determination to get an answer. He contemplated his options as he turned his gaze towards the city around them. He could tell her the truth, lay out all his cards and hope she agreed with him and joined him. If she didn't and started a fight, he was without his suit with little hope of defending himself. Plus, the empire hasn't claimed the rouges as allies and the people still probably think of them as criminals. Hence why Venom was sent out. To gauge the public reaction to a rouge running around. Result were still being determined.

He could also lie and just say they were providing assistance for a safe place to stay. That he had nothing to do with anything going on. But if she approved then it would be pointless to lie. If she didn't approve then she might try and get him to try and stop everything. Under no circumstance could he allow that. For he knew Thanos was coming, and nothing would be able to stop him unless everyone was united. He had been thinking about the titan in space. HE kept going back and forth in terms of helping him. One day he would see his growing empire and think he could beat Thanos. The next he knew he couldn't and continue to plan a way to get the mind stone.

Rob blew out a breath and ignored the voices in the back of his head telling him to force her into helping him. Taking a deep breath, he made his choice, for better or worse.

*America, Avengers compound*

Stark was sitting at the conference table, rubbing the bridge of his nose. Ross had come by and demanded a meeting with him and the other Avenger's. Since the Accords he had no choice but to comply. Now with everyone else seated around the table, Secretary Ross finally entered the room.

"Stark." Ross nodded his greeting to everyone else before taking a seat at the head of the table. "The U.N. has decided your talents are better suited for other things and you will all be reassigned form the Sokovian situation." Stark immediately started arguing while Rhody and Vision exchanged confused looks. "That also means," Ross cut Tony off, "You need to stop looking for those rouges. Do you understand?" Ross glared at Tony who had gone silent.

"Mr. Secretary, may I ask a question?" Rhody asked once it was clear Tony was at a loss of words.

"Go ahead, Colonel. "Ross gave permission.

"Why has the U.N. Taken us off the missions involving the Empire?" The avengers had been tasked with scouting out the budding empire and getting any information on the Rouges once Venom started popping up. To be suddenly taken off those mission seemed off to everyone.

Ross sighed as his head fell. "As you know most of Europe is now part of the Sokovian Empire." Everyone nodded. "Well many of the most powerful contributors of the U.N. were European nations." Understanding started flooding the Avengers. "Now those former countries have either left the U.N. entirely or are making a huge ruckus about you all trespassing on their soil." Ross looked each of them in the eye before continuing. "The world isn't ready for another world war. Nobody is willing to take that plunge while the Empire seems keen on sparking that war. The intelligence you have gathered so far points to their victory. Their military has been spruced up with enough tech to make us look like barbarians. Without any concrete information on their factory's locations, we can't halt production. They also have enough Nuclear War heads to rival the old Soviet Union." Ross shook his head. "We simply cannot compete, especially when foreign dignitaries opposed to the empire seem to drop like flies."

Everyone was silent after that confession. It was rare for Ross to admit another nation had an edge over the United States. But to hear that the Empire was already too powerful to stop in a straight up fight was kind of scary.

"If I may ask, what shall we be doing?" Vision asked.

Ross seemed to perk up a bit at the change of subject. "As you all know Baron Zemo has recently escaped prison. He has since stolen tech from the Empire and has formed his own merry band of terrorists. They are raising hell in the middle east. Harassing any and all military forces in the area. You will find him and stop him. Any means necessary."

Everyone seemed to begrudgingly accept that and Ross soon left to go about his business. Vision left soon after claiming he had some personal things to take care of. Rhody was sure he was either contacting Wanda or searching for her. Ever since the incident with Rob, Vision had tried endlessly to repair the bond he and Wanda shared. He had no idea how successful that front had been.

He also knows how pissed Tony had been at being unable to locate Rob. After Rob had attacked and brutalized Peter, then revealing him to the world, Tony had locked himself away in his lab. Work seemed to be his go too for dealing with his problems. He was sure that Tony blamed himself for everything. For bringing the kid into this life, for not saving him from Ultron, and for not saving his mother. Rhody was worried about him. Especially since That Venom kid started popping up and murdering people in the new Empire. He was so sure that Rob was in there somewhere. This was all without adding the fact they needed to know who leaked the Outlaws location. Rhody rubbed his head as he made his way to the kitchen, this was just too much for him to deal with right now.

*Out in space*

Sitting in his throne room, Thanos contemplated his plans. He had just finished retrieving his new gauntlet and was now heading for Xandar where the first infinity stone awaited him. He also knew where the reality and space stones resided. The only other stones he knew the general locations of were the time stone and mind stone, both of which were on earth. He had originally tasked that Asgardian Loki with getting the time stone and taking over earth and finding the time stone. That plan had cost him dearly when he not only lost the time stone but also the mind stone. Then he had tasked the piece of metal, Ultron to retrieve the gems. Of course, his own accomplice had to betray him and go rouge. Fortunately, Thanos had then tasked that same boy with retrieving the mind stone for him. Now all he had to do was ensure the boys cooperation. A feet that wouldn't be too difficult with his own daughter watching his every move.

Smirking Thanos pressed a button on his arm rest and waited for her arrival. He smiled as his daughter entered and knelt before him.

"Father I have come." She stated still kneeling.

Thanos stood and walked forward, caressing her blue hair between the two horns on her head. Walking around her he took note of her form and deemed it acceptable.

"I have a task for you my child. One of great importance." Thanos once again took a seat on his throne.

"Father?" She asked still not looking up.

"You are to head to earth. Meet with the boy I have conscripted and make sure he stays faithful." Thanos ordered and his tone left no doubt that failure wasn't an option. "Do you understand, Proxima?"

Proxima Midnight finally looked up, her red eyes gazing up at the mad Titan. "Of course, Father, I will not fail you." She bowed her head before picking up her energy spear and leaving.

Thanos smiled as he relaxed back into his Throne. She was no Gamora, but she had never failed a mission either and without Nebula's violent tendencies, she was the best equipped to deal with this. Now all he had to do was wait.

*Sokovian Empire (Previously France)*

All around the burnt-up field Enforcers were keeping civilians away while the local military quarantined and cleaned up the massive crater. Eventually one of the troopers walked over to an Enforcer and motioned them towards the crater.

Cortana who had been keeping an extra close eye on these proceedings took complete control over the body and proceeded to look into the crater. About 30 minutes ago a massive object had crashed through orbit and landed outside Paris. Looking over world records she noticed it had similarities to when Thor or another Asgardian came to earth.

Finally coming to the edge of the crater she peered down and was genuinely shocked by what she saw. Activating her comm, he contacted Rob. "Boss we might have a problem on our hands."

And that is all I am doing for this chapter. I know, I split the reunion up but I just couldn't resist. And I am still on the fence about whether or not I want them to fight it out just yet. Anyway, As for Tony and his group. They will no longer play any significant part in the story, as will Zemo. They will obviously be mentioned and such but most likely I will keep their mentions to a minimum since I don't want to overcrowd this story with Characters. If any of you want to make short snippets of fight between them be my quest, just let me know and credit me accordingly. Now, as you can see Thanos is on his way to get the Power stone and sent Proxima midnight to earth. It always bugged me that the black order wasn't used earlier. I don't know but anyway she was my favorite and in some weird alien way she is kinda hot. (I play the hell out of mass effect so aliens are a def go when it comes to attractiveness). I do plan on her being a pivotal part of the story moving forward so she will stick around. Now I do need recommendations for how her character should be written. I know I can do whatever I want but I want to hear what you have to say. Also, in the comics she is married to Corvis Glaive, she Is not in this story. I don't know how critical that is for some people but for my purposes she isn't married. Something just crashed down to earth in a similar manor to the Bifrost. Meaning it came from Asguard. Can you guess what he/she/it is?