Uncanny West Coast Avengers

Chapter 29: Time Out For Tigra- Part 2

By

The Uncanny R-Man

Disclaimer- 'Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.'- Optimus Prime


Deep underneath Malibu-

The feline Avenger known as Tigra sighed heavily as the gigantic reptilian creature carried her through a series of mazelike subterranean tunnels. It wouldn't have made any difference if the werecat tried to free herself, her captor's grip was just too strong.

'Well, this is another fine mess you've gotten yourself into, Greer.' The feline Avenger sighed as the creature carried her into a huge cavern. She instantly recognised the squat yellow-skinned creatures gathered in there.

'I should have known that the Mole Man was behind this.' Tigra realised. 'He's been too quiet recently.'

'It is always nice to have one's work recognised.' The Mole Man smiled as the monster lowered its captive to the ground.

'Yeah, I guess.' Tigra shrugged as she looked around. There wouldn't have been any use in her trying to escape as she was heavily outnumbered. She might as well wait and see what the Mole Man wanted.. It wasn't like she had any choice.

'It's a pleasure to be here, Moley.' Tigra rolled her eyes. 'You've done wonders with the place. I'm loving all the moss and damp. Got to love the dank.'

'You may be as sarcastic as you want, but you shall soon grow to love it here.' The Mole Man responded. 'For you shall soon be my bride!'

Tigra groaned into her hands at the news.

'Oh, hell. As if my luck couldn't get any worse.'

'Prepare the wedding chamber!' The Mole Man commanded the Moloids. 'And bring the bride her wedding dress!' The dumpy subterranean ruler ordered as he sneered at his captive's attire. 'No bride of mine will be wed wearing… that.'

Tigra looked down at her skimpy black bikini.

'Oh, that was just mean.' Tigra tutted. 'I don't make fun of the fact that you dress in rags. Not to mention that you smell like you haven't had a bath since 1992.'

'Silence!' The Mole Man snapped. 'We are running out of time. We must begin the ceremony immediately!'

'Wow, hold your horses, Moley.' Tigra grimaced. 'Don't I get dinner first?'


Avenger's Complex-

The synthezoid hero known as the Vision was sitting in the monitor room of Avengers Complex. It was his turn to keep an eye on what ever trouble the bad guys were up to.

BLEE-BLEE-BLEE!!

The sound of the emergency alarm caught the Vision's attention. The emergency alarm was used whenever an Avenger was in trouble and called for back-up by activating their comm-card.

'The signal is coming from downtown.' The Vision stated. 'That was where Tigra was heading earlier.'

The green-and-yellow-clad scion of Ultron turned to see a news broadcast on one of the monitors screens. It showed the aftermath of an attack by a giant scaly monster. The Vision recognised it as one of the Mole Man's creatures. The synthezoid hero watched as some amateur footage that a bystander had made with his cell phone. It showed the monster snatching Tigra and taking her back underground.

'I shall have to gather the rest of the Avengers.' The Vision thought out loud. 'Unfortunately, USAgent has taken several of the Avengers away on a mission with him. I just hope that we have enough members present to combat the Mole Man and his forces.'


Back underground-

Tigra stood on top of a pedestal as several Moloids bustled about getting her ready for he upcoming wedding.

'I have to admit, this dress isn't all that bad.' The orange-furred woman said to herself as she looked at the beautiful white wedding dress that she had been given to wear. 'Not that I would have necessarily chosen white to wear. It isn't really my colour.'

One of the Moloids took Tigra by the hand and led her outside. The yellow-skinned was dressed in a ragged tuxedo. Tigra assumed that he was taking the part of the father of the bride.

'Come on, guys…' Tigra whispered to herself as she look up to the tunnel that the Mole Man's monster had brought her through. 'Any time that you'd like to rescue me would be nice. All this damp is making my fur all frizzy.'

The feline Avenger grimaced when one of the Moloids began to play the wedding march on a battered old church organ that had obviously seen better days. She also noticed that her husband-to-be had kidnapped a priest to conduct the wedding ceremony. He was obviously there against his will as a Moloid was holding a spear at his back.

'Ah, there you are, my dear.' The Mole Man grinned, flashing a mouthful of rotten teeth, as he saw his bride-to-be approach the podium. 'Are you ready for your big day?'

'Oh, yes.' Tigra responded through gritted teeth. 'I can't wait.'

'Then you may begin.' The Mole Man beckoned to the priest.

The priest cleared his throat and began the ceremony. The sooner he got it over with, the sooner he would be free, or so he hoped.

'Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union between Harvey Rupert Elder and Greer Grant-Nelson. Do you Harvey take Greer to be your lawful wedded wife?'

'I do.' The Mole Man nodded in confirmation.

'Do you Greer take Harvey to be your lawful wedded husband?' The priest asked the feline heroine.

Tigra looked about her surroundings nervously. Her teammates were certainly cutting it close if they were going to rescue her.

There was a gust of wind as a blue blur swept the captured priest away. Tigra grinned in realisation. It was Quicksilver! The Avengers were finally there to rescue her!

'Avengers: Assemble!' Hawkeye yelled as he led his teammates into the cavern.

'Destroy the interlopers!' The Mole Man commanded the Moloids. 'Nothing shall stop this ceremony even if I have to do it myself!'

'I say thee nay, varlet!' Beta Ray Bill retorted as he sent a bolt of lightning Mole Man's way. 'Leave the fair maiden be!'

'Aww, that's so sweet.' Tigra smiled. 'Nobody's ever called me a fair maiden before.'

Unfortunately, the Mole Man was ready with his staff, and blasted Beta Ray Bill with a energy beam that sent the orange-skinned alien tumbling to the ground.

'Nobody will disrupt the ceremony!' The Mole Man yelled as he readied himself for a killing blow. 'You shall all be destroyed for this!'

'Uh, honey…?' Tigra piped up sweetly as she tapped the Mole Man on the shoulder.

'What?' The Mole Man frowned as he turned around.

'I want a divorce!' Tigra snapped as she slugged her would-be husband in the face, knocking him out.

'Tigra, are you okay?' Crystal asked as she used a fireball to do with some of the Moloids.

'Oh, I've never been better.' The feline Avenger nodded as she helped Beta Ray Bill up to his feet. 'Being kidnapped by the Mole Man was tonnes of fun. I'll have to do it more often.'

'I detect an unusual amount of sarcasm in Tigra's voice.' The Vision stated as he phased his arm through the chest of one of the Moloids.

'Vizh, we really have to give you a talk about getting a sense of humour.' Hawkeye rolled his eyes as he let his arrows fly.


Avengers Complex, a little later-

Once the Mole Man had been defeated, it was easy for the Avengers to deal with the Moloids. The creatures fell into disarray without somebody to lead them.

Tigra was presently talking to Hawkeye on the balcony.

'I've already called Alpha Flight.' Tigra told her teammate. 'I tried to get hold of Vince, but he wasn't there. Something about a mission in the middle of the Yukon. But they're going to pass on my message.'

'But are you really okay?' Hawkeye asked concernedly.

'I still miss him.' Tigra answered. 'But it's getting easier without him. I won't ever be totally over him. What I had with Vince was really special. I didn't think that it would ever end.'

'Yeah, fate usually has a way of kicking you in the butt when you least expect it.' Hawkeye nodded in understanding. 'Anyway, there are plenty more fish in the sea.'

'Don't talk to me about fish.' Tigra grimaced. 'You'll make me hungry.'

TBC…


Next: Avengers Barbeque Party

The West Coast throw a barbeque party. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Inhumans.